title: Unexpected thermal decomposition of the "Alder carbene" (iPr2N)2C.
abstract: The "Alder carbene" (iPr(2)N)(2)C undergoes a β-fragmentation in solution already at room temperature, affording propene and N,N,N'-triisopropylformamidine. This stands in sharp contrast to the indefinite stability previously claimed for this iconic compound.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Chemistry, University of Kassel, Heinrich-Plett-Str. 40, D-34132 Kassel, Germany.
authors.forename: Tim
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authors.lastname: Schulz
authors.forename: Michael
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authors.lastname: Leibold
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Färber
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Maurer
authors.forename: Timo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Porsch
authors.forename: Max C
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authors.lastname: Holthausen
authors.forename: Ulrich
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authors.lastname: Siemeling