Issue 1, 2017

Synthesis and full characterization of an iridium B–H activation intermediate of the monocarba-closo-dodecaborate anion

Abstract

The preparation and full characterization of an iridium complex of the monocarba-closo-dodecaborate anion is reported. It was prepared by B–H bond activation using a tosyl amide directing group. Analysis by spectroscopic methods and X-ray crystallography revealed the presence a direct B–Ir interaction. The carborane acts as a B,N chelating ligand towards the Ir(Cp*)(solvent) fragment, resulting in a monomeric complex that is inert in solution and the solid state. Treatment with N-chlorosuccinimide resulted in selective monochlorination of the B–Ir position. In addition, its structure, spectroscopic features and reactivity were investigated by DFT calculations.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and full characterization of an iridium B–H activation intermediate of the monocarba-closo-dodecaborate anion

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
11 Oct 2016
Accepted
29 Nov 2016
First published
29 Nov 2016

Chem. Commun., 2017,53, 176-179

Synthesis and full characterization of an iridium B–H activation intermediate of the monocarba-closo-dodecaborate anion

Y. Shen, Y. Pan, J. Liu, T. Sattasathuchana, K. K. Baldridge and S. Duttwyler, Chem. Commun., 2017, 53, 176 DOI: 10.1039/C6CC08121E

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