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CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
Volume 25, Issue 39, Pages 9123-9132Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/chem.201900174
Keywords
B-H activation; carborane anion; cross-coupling reaction; functional molecules; multivalent anions
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- JSPS KAKENHI [17H05430, 17H06173] Funding Source: Medline
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This Concept article focuses on the rapid growth in studies of the chemistry of the monocarba-closo-dodecaborate(-) anion (C1 carborane anion). As one of the most stable anions known, the C1 carborane anion has been useful for exploring the chemistry of highly reactive cations. On the other hand, development of novel functional molecules utilizing the unique properties of C1 carborane anion (e.g., sigma-aromaticity, rigid spherical skeleton) has progressed more slowly. The main reason for this is the relatively undeveloped state of synthetic chemistry in this area. Recent advances in the synthetic chemistry of C1 carborane anion are highlighted in this Concept article, focusing on cross-coupling reactions at the carbon vertex, direct conversion of B-H bonds, and the synthesis of multivalent weakly coordinating anions. These progressions move this species beyond its well-established role of highly stable counter monocharged anion.
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