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The Lewis Base Stabilized Parent Arsanylborane H2AsBH2⋅NMe3.
Christian Marquardt1, Ariane Adolf, Andreas Stauber
1Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Universität Regensburg, 93040 Regensburg (Germany), Fax: (+49) 941-9434439.
Chemistry (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|August 3, 2013
Summary
Researchers synthesized a novel, stable arsanylborane (H2AsBH2⋅NMe3) using a one-pot reaction. This groundbreaking Lewis base stabilized compound exhibits a wide reactivity pattern, opening new avenues in inorganic chemistry.
Area of Science:
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organometallic Chemistry
Background:
- Arsanylboranes are compounds containing arsenic and boron atoms.
- Monomeric, hydrogen-substituted arsanylboranes are challenging to synthesize and stabilize.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize the unprecedented monomeric parent arsanylborane, H2AsBH2⋅NMe3.
- To investigate the reactivity of this novel compound.
Main Methods:
- One-pot synthesis reaction.
- Characterization of the synthesized compound.
- Performing various reactions to demonstrate reactivity.
Main Results:
- Successful synthesis of H2AsBH2⋅NMe3 in high yield and purity.
- Synthesis of an analogous phosphanylborane.
- Demonstration of a broad reactivity pattern for H2AsBH2⋅NMe3.
Conclusions:
- The Lewis base stabilization of monomeric arsanylboranes is feasible.
- H2AsBH2⋅NMe3 is a versatile building block for further chemical transformations.
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