I have tried to synthesize samarium diiodide with samarium metal and iodine in THF, but I don´t get the dark blue solution, and my reduction reaction does not work. Does anyone have experience with this reagent?
Wellcome to the club! I did this prep 18 years ago ....! The main problem is: you need to be 110% super dry. Fresh distilled THF, under argon then all additions under Argon. It can take up to 48h to get the dark blue solution
I suggest the preparation of SmI2 solutions following our procedure. Is ok its synthesis by using diiodomethane instead of iodoform. You can find the experimental procedure is in this article. If you need any further information do not hesitate in contact me at [email protected]