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Formation and Reactivity of Electron-Precise B-B Single and Multiple Bonds
Merle Arrowsmith1, Holger Braunschweig1, Tom E Stennett1
1Julius Maximilians Universität Würzburg, Department of Chemistry, Am Hubland, Würzburg, 97074, Germany.
Angewandte Chemie (International Ed. in English)
|November 19, 2016
Summary
This review covers new methods for synthesizing small molecules with boron-boron bonds. It explores the diverse reactivity of these electron-precise compounds, highlighting recent advancements in boron chemistry.
Area of Science:
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organoboron Chemistry
Background:
- Focuses on the burgeoning field of small molecules featuring electron-precise boron-boron (B-B) bonds.
- Highlights the increasing importance and synthetic accessibility of compounds with B-B linkages.
Approach:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of recent synthetic methodologies for B-B single and multiple bonds.
- Catalogs and discusses the expanding scope of reactivity associated with B-B multiple bonds.
Key Points:
- Details controlled synthesis strategies for various B-B bond types.
- Showcases the unique chemical transformations enabled by B-B multiple bonds.
- Emphasizes the versatility and potential applications of these boron compounds.
Conclusions:
- Summarizes the state-of-the-art in B-B bond synthesis and reactivity.
- Underscores the rapid progress and future directions in electron-precise boron chemistry.
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