The C1-building block CO2 can add via CC coupling to the Fe0 complex 1, LMe3. The carboxylate complex 2 that is formed thereby is very stable and exhibits dynamic behavior in solution. 2 reacts with FeCl3 to give the linear, doubly saturated α,ω-dicarboxylic acid 3.
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