Synthesis of LMe,Me2CrCl2 THF

Me2 + BuLi LiLMe Me2 + BuH LiLMe,Me2 + CrCl3 (THF)3 - LMe Me2CrCl2 (THF) + LiCl + 2 THF 

Me2CrCl2(THF)2 is soluble in THF and partially soluble in toluene, benzene, and ether. The solution is red-brown in THF, toluene, and benzene, but changes to a yellow color in ether. 

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