Indium(III) compounds with the 2-[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenyl ligand

The syntheses of the arylindium compounds L2InX (X = Cl, I), L2InR (R = CH3, C6H5), L3In and L2InSnPh3 (L = 2-[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenyl) are reported. The pathway of the redistribution reactions involving InCl3 and L3In are discussed. Mass and 1H nmr spectra are reported.