Abstract / Description of output
B(sp2)–B(sp3) diborane species based on bis(catecholato)diboron and N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) underwent catechol/bromide exchange selectively at the sp3-hybridized boron atom. The reduction of the resulting 1,1-dibromodiborane adducts led to reductive coupling and isolation of doubly NHC-stabilized 1,2-diboryldiborenes. These compounds are the first examples of molecules exhibiting π-electron delocalization over an all-boron chain.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10091-10095 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 32 |
Early online date | 15 Jul 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 6 Aug 2018 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- boron chains
- diboranes
- diborenes
- N-heterocyclic carbenes
- π-conjugation
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Michael Ingleson
- School of Chemistry - Personal Chair of Inorganic Chemistry
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