Levikanalid
Levikanalid is a synthetic organometallic compound described in speculative chemistry literature. It is defined as a multinuclear vanadium–lithium complex coordinated by polydentate nitrogen- and carbon-based ligands. The structure is typically depicted as a cluster of vanadium centers bridged by lithium ions, with surrounding ligands that provide stability and enable reversible ligand exchange. Levikanalid is noted for redox activity across multiple vanadium oxidation states and for a flexible geometry that accommodates different coordination environments.
In proposed models, levikanalid forms discrete clusters stabilized by Li+ bridges and encapsulated by bulky chelating
Discovery and naming: Levikanalid was introduced in speculative chemistry contexts, attributed to a research program at
Synthesis: Imagined routes emphasize assembling a vanadium–lithium cluster from vanadium halide precursors, lithium salts, and multidentate
Applications and research: Theoretical studies propose levikanalid as a catalyst for olefin functionalization, a potential electrode
Safety: As with many multinuclear metal complexes, handling is described as requiring standard inert-atmosphere precautions; toxicity