Synthesis of Boranils via Iodide-Mediated Demethylative Borylation and Their Properties
Abstract
Boranils, difluoroboron complexes with imine and phenoxy moieties, were synthesized by iodide-promoted demethylative borylation. The use of appropriate amounts of BF3•OEt2, Bu4NI, and Et3N enabled the highly efficient synthesis of boranils. Boranils containing heteroaromatics and highly π-extended boranils were also readily obtained by this method. Their physical properties were studied and the properties were consistent with those calculated by DFT calculations.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Organoboron and organosilicon chemistry
Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds
Fluorine in Organic Chemistry
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ChemRxiv
- Publication date
- 4 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint