In situ tracking and characterisation of scorpionate ligands via 11B-NMR spectroscopy.
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SUBMITTER: Thomas JR
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9030394 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr
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<i>In situ</i> tracking and characterisation of scorpionate ligands <i>via</i> <sup>11</sup>B-NMR spectroscopy.
Thomas Jarrod R JR Sulway Scott A SA
RSC advances 20210430 27
Herein, we exemplify the use of <sup>11</sup>B-NMR spectroscopy as a new means of tracking the synthesis of scorpionate ligands <i>in situ</i> and ascertaining their purity upon isolation. We have demonstrated the use of the characterisation technique on five well known scorpionate ligands as their potassium salts. ...[more]
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