Rapid Synthesis of Redox-Active Dodecaborane B₁₂(OR)₁₂ Clusters Under Ambient Conditions.

ABSTRACT: We have developed a fast and efficient route to obtain perfunctionalized ether-linked alkyl and benzyl derivatives of the closo-[B₁₂(OH)₁₂]^2- icosahedral dodecaborate cluster via microwave-assisted synthesis. These icosahedral boron clusters exhibit three-dimensional delocalization of the cage-bonding electrons, tunable photophysical properties, and a high degree of stability in air in both solid and solution states. A series of closo-[B₁₂(OR)₁₂]^2-, hypocloso-[B₁₂(OR)₁₂]^1- and hypercloso-[B₁₂(OR)₁₂]⁰ clusters have been prepared with reaction times ranging from hours to several minutes. This method is superior to previously reported

SUBMITTER: Wixtrom AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5117651 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature