Bis(1-Methyl-ortho-Carboranyl)Borane |
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| Authors: | Dr Manjur O Akram John R Tidwell Dr Jason L Dutton Dr Caleb D Martin |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97348, Waco, TX, 76798 USA;2. Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria 3086 Australia |
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| Abstract: | The Lewis superacid, bis(1-methyl-ortho-carboranyl)borane, is rapidly accessed in two steps. It is a very effective hydroboration reagent capable of B?H addition to alkenes, alkynes, and cyclopropanes. To date, this is the first identified Lewis superacidic secondary borane and most reactive neutral hydroboration reagent. |
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| Keywords: | Borane Carborane Cyclopropane Hydroboration Lewis Acid |
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