Triethylindium
Triethylindium is an organometallic compound. Its chemical formula is.
Synthesis
This compound can be obtained by reacting indium(III) bromide with a diethyl ether solution of ethylmagnesium bromide:Other routes are also known.
Properties
Indium triethyl is a colorless, toxic, oxidation and hydrolysis-sensitive liquid. It is a monomer in the gaseous and dissolved state. The compound reacts with halomethanes to form diethyl indium halides.Triethylindium reacts violently with water: