From borane to metal-bound boraindene: a cascade of bond breaking and making at rhodium

Chemical Communications 2026 Open access

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Authors: Emily Addison, Joseph A. Zurakowski, Paul D. Boyle, David J. Nelson, Marcus W. Drover
DOI: 10.1039/d6cc00158k
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Abstract

Here, we report the synthesis of two 1-boraindenes from a simple rhodium( i )-norbornadiene complex and Piers' borane, HB(C 6 F 5 ) 2 .

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organoboron and organosilicon chemistry Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Volume
62
Issue
21
Pages
5871–5874
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN