Synthesis and applications of perfunctionalized boron clusters
JC Axtell, LMA Saleh, EA Qian, AI Wixtrom… - Inorganic …, 2018 - ACS Publications
This Viewpoint describes major advances pertaining to perfunctionalized boron clusters in
synthesis and their respective applications. The first portion of this work highlights key …
synthesis and their respective applications. The first portion of this work highlights key …
The power of the proton: from superacidic media to superelectrophile catalysis
HFT Klare, M Oestreich - Journal of the American Chemical …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Superacidic media became famous in connection with carbocations. Yet not all reactive
intermediates can be generated, characterized, and eventually isolated from these Brønsted …
intermediates can be generated, characterized, and eventually isolated from these Brønsted …
Gas-phase ion chemistry of [B12X12] 2−(X= F, Cl, Br, I, CN). A brief review of twelve years of researching twelve− vertexed dianions and their fragments
J Warneke - International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 2024 - Elsevier
The closo-dodecaborate dianions [B 12 X 12] 2−(X= halogen, CN) have been recognized in
recent years for their outstanding physical and chemical properties. Gas-phase ion …
recent years for their outstanding physical and chemical properties. Gas-phase ion …
Superacids based on pentafluoroorthotellurate derivatives of aluminum
A Wiesner, TW Gries, S Steinhauer… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The new Lewis acid Al (OTeF5) 3 and its acetonitrile adduct CH3CN→ Al (OTeF5) 3
were obtained by a simple one‐step synthesis in batches of up to 15 g. Al (OTeF5) 3 and the …
were obtained by a simple one‐step synthesis in batches of up to 15 g. Al (OTeF5) 3 and the …
Design and performance of a dual-polarity instrument for ion soft landing
A new apparatus for ion soft landing research was developed and is reported in this
contribution. The instrument includes a dual polarity high-flux electrospray ionization (ESI) …
contribution. The instrument includes a dual polarity high-flux electrospray ionization (ESI) …
Generation and reactivity of the fragment ion [B 12 I 8 S (CN)]− in the gas phase and on surfaces
Gaseous fragment ions generated in mass spectrometers may be employed as “building
blocks” for the synthesis of novel molecules on surfaces using ion soft-landing. A …
blocks” for the synthesis of novel molecules on surfaces using ion soft-landing. A …
Direct functionalization of C− H bonds by electrophilic anions
Alkanes and [B12X12] 2−(X= Cl, Br) are both stable compounds which are difficult to
functionalize. Here we demonstrate the formation of a boron− carbon bond between these …
functionalize. Here we demonstrate the formation of a boron− carbon bond between these …
Evidence for an intrinsic binding force between dodecaborate dianions and receptors with hydrophobic binding pockets
A gas phase binding study revealed strong intrinsic intermolecular interactions between
dianionic halogenated closo-dodecaborates [B12X12] 2− and several neutral organic …
dianionic halogenated closo-dodecaborates [B12X12] 2− and several neutral organic …
Binding of saturated and unsaturated C 6-hydrocarbons to the electrophilic anion [B 12 Br 11]−: a systematic mechanistic study
The highly reactive gaseous ion [B12Br11]− is a metal-free closed-shell anion which
spontaneously forms covalent bonds with hydrocarbon molecules, including alkanes …
spontaneously forms covalent bonds with hydrocarbon molecules, including alkanes …
Comparison of the Coordination of B12F122–, B12Cl122–, and B12H122– to Na+ in the Solid State: Crystal Structures and Thermal Behavior of Na2(B12F12), Na2(H2O)4(B12F12), Na2(B12Cl12), and …
The synthesis of high-purity Na2B12F12 and the crystal structures of Na2 (B12F12)(5 K
neutron powder diffraction (NPD)), Na2 (H2O) 4 (B12F12)(120 K single-crystal X-ray …
neutron powder diffraction (NPD)), Na2 (H2O) 4 (B12F12)(120 K single-crystal X-ray …