Stepwise BN bond cleavage by isocyanides: access to the 3-azaborole structural motif

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Libo Xiang, Ka Ho Kwan, Yi Jing, Junyi Wang, Alexander Matler, Xuenian Chen, Zhenyang Lin, Qing Ye
DOI: 10.1039/d6sc01836j
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Abstract

The BN bond undergoes a [2+1+1] cycloaddition with two equiv of isocyanide, followed by reductive insertion of a third isocyanide into the BN bond, affording a 3-azaborolediide with pronounced charge delocalization onto the o -carborane framework.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organoboron and organosilicon chemistry Boron Compounds in Chemistry Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
20
Pages
10053–10060
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN