Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(35)
Published: May 27, 2024
A
cationic
copper-stabilized
coppoborylene
was
prepared
and
structurally
characterized
via
infrared
photodissociation
spectroscopy
density
functional
theory
calculations.
This
structure
exemplifies
a
new
class
of
borylenes
stabilized
by
three-center-two-electron
metal-boron-metal
covalent
bonding
interaction,
displaying
exceptional
σ-acidity
unparalleled
π-donor
capability
for
CO
activation
that
outperforms
all
the
known
transition
metal
cations
is
comparable
or
even
superior
to
documented
base-trapped
borylenes.
Its
neutral
form
represents
monovalent
boron
compound
with
strongly
reactive
amphoteric
center
built
on
transition-metal-boron
bonds,
which
inspires
design
synthesis
members
borylene
family.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(47), P. 13661 - 13695
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Frustrated
Lewis
pair
systems
have
been
explored
efficiently
in
homogeneous
and
heterogeneous
conditions
for
the
activation
reduction
of
CO
2
to
various
useful
products
stoichiometric
as
well
catalytic
reactions.
National Science Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(6)
Published: May 2, 2024
Direct
synthesis
of
organophosphorus
compounds
from
white
phosphorus
represents
a
significant
but
challenging
subject,
especially
in
the
context
ongoing
efforts
to
comprehensively
improve
phosphorus-derived
chemical
industry
driven
by
sustainability
and
safety
concerns.
China
is
world's
largest
producer
phosphorus,
creating
demand
for
green
transformation
this
crucial
feedstock.
This
review
provides
an
overview
advancements
activation
Chinese
research
teams,
focusing
on
direct
construction
P‒C/N/O/S/M
bonds
phosphorus.
Additionally,
we
offer
some
insights
into
prospective
directions
future.
paper
aims
attract
more
researchers
engage
area,
stimulating
follow-up
exploration
fostering
enduring
advances.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Herein,
we
report
the
isolation
of
pyridine
moiety-functionalized
SiNSi
pincer-based
bis-silylene
ligand
(1)
and
its
reactivity
toward
various
halide
precursors
(X
=
Br
I)
group
13
elements
(M
Al,
Ga,
In).
This
gave
us
straightforward
access
to
pincer-coordinated
cations
(2–7).
These
complexes
are
duly
characterized
by
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction
studies,
multinuclear
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy
(1H,
13C,
29Si),
high-resolution
mass
spectrometry
techniques.
Their
electronic
properties
were
further
analyzed
with
help
quantum
chemical
calculations.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 9, 2024
Derivatives
of
free
monocoordinated
borylenes
have
attracted
considerable
interest
due
to
their
ability
exhibit
transition-metal-like
reactivity,
in
particular
small
molecules
capture.
However,
such
complexes
are
rare
as
the
formation
is
either
endergonic,
or
resulting
adduct
a
transient
intermediate
that
prone
reaction.
Here,
we
present
synthesis
two
bis(N-heterocyclic
carbene)-borylene
capable
capturing
and
functionalizing
carbon
dioxide.
The
capture
subsequent
functionalization
CO2
by
bis(NHC)-disilylamidoborylene
1
demonstrated
bis(NHC)-isocyanatoborylene-carbon
dioxide
complex
3.
Reversible
observed
using
bis(NHC)-mesitylborylene
2,
persistent
bis(NHC)-mesitylborylene-carbon
4
can
be
stabilized
hydrogen
bonding
with
boric
acid.
reactions
ammonia-borane
aniline
demonstrate
captured
further
functionalized.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(49)
Published: Sept. 28, 2023
Organobismuth-catalyzed
transfer
hydrogenation
has
recently
been
disclosed
as
an
example
of
low-valent
Bi
redox
catalysis.
However,
its
mechanistic
details
have
remained
speculative.
Herein,
we
report
experimental
and
computational
studies
that
provide
insights
into
a
Bi-catalyzed
azoarenes
using
p-trifluoromethylphenol
(4)
pinacolborane
(5)
hydrogen
sources.
A
kinetic
analysis
elucidated
the
rate
orders
in
all
components
catalytic
reaction
determined
1
(2,6-bis[N-(tert-butyl)iminomethyl]phenylbismuth)
is
resting
state.
In
azobenzene
4,
equilibrium
between
⋅
[OAr]2
(Ar=p-CF3
-C6
H4
)
observed,
thermodynamic
parameters
are
established
through
variable-temperature
NMR
studies.
Additionally,
pKa
-gated
reactivity
validating
proton-coupled
nature
transformation.
The
ensuing
crystallographically
characterized,
shown
to
be
rapidly
reduced
presence
5.
DFT
calculations
indicate
rate-limiting
transition
state
which
initial
N-H
bond
formed
via
concerted
proton
upon
nucleophilic
addition
hydrogen-bonded
adduct
4.
These
guided
discovery
second-generation
catalyst,
lower
energy,
leading
at
catalyst
loadings
cryogenic
temperature.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(36)
Published: July 3, 2023
Abstract
This
report
unveils
an
advancement
in
the
formation
of
a
Lewis
superacid
(LSA)
and
organic
superbase
by
geometrical
deformation
organoboron
species
towards
T‐shaped
geometry.
The
boron
dication
[
2
]
2+
supported
amido
diphosphine
pincer
ligand
features
both
large
fluoride
ion
affinity
(FIA>SbF
5
)
hydride
(HIA>B(C
6
F
3
),
which
qualifies
it
as
hard
soft
LSA.
unusual
acidic
properties
are
further
showcased
its
ability
to
abstract
from
Et
SiH
AgSbF
respectively,
effectively
catalyze
hydrodefluorination,
defluorination/arylation,
well
reduction
carbonyl
compounds.
One
two‐electron
affords
stable
radical
cation
]⋅
+
borylene
,
respectively.
former
has
extremely
high
spin
density
0.798
e
at
atom,
whereas
latter
compound
been
demonstrated
be
strong
base
(calcd.
p
K
BH
(MeCN)=47.4)
theoretical
experimental
assessment.
Overall,
these
results
demonstrate
geometric
constraining
empower
central
atom.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
An
N
-phosphinoamidinato
potassium
borasilenide
containing
an
anionic
SiB
double
bond
is
a
versatile
building
block
for
transferring
BSi
or
B/Si
atoms
into
inorganic
and
organic
substrates.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 18, 2025
Chemical
utilization
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
has
emerged
as
a
sustainable
access
for
synthesizing
high-value
chemicals.
Continuously
designing
the
more
practical
reaction
systems
is
large
importance.
Herein,
an
unprecedented
and
powerful
copper-PMHS
reductive
system
o-aminobenzamides
with
CO2
disclosed.
Synthetically,
diverse
range
quinazolinones
(>70
examples)
are
rapidly
assembled
excellent
functional
group
tolerance
in
good
yields.
Moreover,
building
other
types
heterocycles
such
benzothiazoles
benzimidazoles
also
allowable.
Mechanistically,
differing
from
reported
carbonylation
cases,
this
finding
represents
scarce
example
single-carbon
atom
synthon
PMHS
system.