Themed collection Frustrated Lewis Pairs

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Editorial

Nothing frustrating about “Frustrated Lewis pairs

In the six short years following our initial report, the areas impacted by the chemistry of “frustrated Lewis pairs” (FLPs) continue to grow most dramatically. The collection of papers presented in this issue of Dalton Transactions reflect the broadening impact and excitement of the new field of FLP chemistry.

Graphical abstract: Nothing frustrating about “Frustrated Lewis pairs”
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Communication

Hydrogen activation by 2-boryl-N,N-dialkylanilines: a revision of Piers’ ansa-aminoborane

Two 2-[bis(pentafluorophenyl)boryl]-N,N-dialkylanilines, exemplifying a new class of intramolecular frustrated B/N Lewis pairs, can activate hydrogen at near ambient conditions; besides, one of them can hydrogenate imines and enamines in a catalytic fashion.

Graphical abstract: Hydrogen activation by 2-boryl-N,N-dialkylanilines: a revision of Piers’ ansa-aminoborane
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Asymmetric hydrogenation of imines with a recyclable chiral frustrated Lewis pair catalyst

A camphor based chiral phosphonium hydrido borate zwitterion was synthesised and successfully applied in the enantioselective hydrogenation of imines with selectivities up to 76% ee. The high stability of the novel chiral FLP-system enables effective recycling of the metal-free catalyst.

Graphical abstract: Asymmetric hydrogenation of imines with a recyclable chiral frustrated Lewis pair catalyst
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Novel H2 activation by a tris[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borane frustrated Lewis pair

Tris[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borane (BArF18) forms a Frustrated Lewis pair with 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine, which cleaves H2 to provide the novel bridging borohydride [μ-H(BArF18)2].

Graphical abstract: Novel H2 activation by a tris[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borane frustrated Lewis pair
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Association of frustrated phosphine–borane pairs in toluene: molecular dynamics simulations

Explicit solvent molecular dynamics simulations of the (tBu)3P/B(C6F5)3 pair in toluene allowed the estimation of the degree of intermolecular association and the population of encounter complex states in solution phase.

Graphical abstract: Association of frustrated phosphine–borane pairs in toluene: molecular dynamics simulations
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Communication

Exchange chemistry of tBu3P(CO2)B(C6F5)2Cl

Exchange reactions of tBu3P(CO2)B(C6F5)2Cl afford tBu3P(CO2)B(C6F5)2(OSO2CF3), tBu3P(CO2)Al(C6F5)3 and [tBu3P(CO2)TiCp2Cl][B(C6F5)4].

Graphical abstract: Exchange chemistry of tBu3P(CO2)B(C6F5)2Cl
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Lewis pair polymerization by classical and frustrated Lewis pairs: acid, base and monomer scope and polymerization mechanism

Al(C6F5)3-based classical and frustrated Lewis pairs exhibit exceptional activity in Lewis pair polymerization of conjugated polar alkenes and renewable methylene butyrolactones.

Graphical abstract: Lewis pair polymerization by classical and frustrated Lewis pairs: acid, base and monomer scope and polymerization mechanism
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Intramolecular Lewis acid–base pairs based on 4-ethynyl-2,6-lutidine

The reaction of 4-ethynyl-2,6-lutidine, (2,6-Me2)(4-HC[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)C5H2N, with the Lewis acid B(C6F5)3 leads to the zwitterion [(2,6-Me2)(4-(C6F5)3BC[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)-C5H2NH], whereas its reactions with MR3 (M = Al, Ga, In; R = Me, Et) lead exclusively to metallation of the ethynyl group and the products [(2,6-Me2)(R2MC[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)C5H2N].

Graphical abstract: Intramolecular Lewis acid–base pairs based on 4-ethynyl-2,6-lutidine
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Heterolytic addition of E–H bonds across Pt–P bonds in Pt N-heterocyclic phosphenium/phosphido complexes

The reactivity of E–H bonds (E = S, O, Cl) with Pt(II) complexes ligated by an N-heterocyclic phosphido-containing diphosphine ligand have been investigated.

Graphical abstract: Heterolytic addition of E–H bonds across Pt–P bonds in Pt N-heterocyclic phosphenium/phosphido complexes
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Theoretical analysis of cooperative effects of small molecule activation by frustrated Lewis pairs

The cooperative nature of small molecule activation with FLPs is analysed in terms of many-body contributions to energy and deformation density.

Graphical abstract: Theoretical analysis of cooperative effects of small molecule activation by frustrated Lewis pairs
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Synthesis and reactivity of electron poor allenes: formation of completely organic frustrated Lewis pairs

The synthesis of several electron poor allenes is described and their application as Lewis acids for the formation of organic frustrated Lewis pairs evaluated.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and reactivity of electron poor allenes: formation of completely organic frustrated Lewis pairs
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Frustrated Lewis pair addition to conjugated diynes: Formation of zwitterionic 1,2,3-butatriene derivatives

The frustrated Lewis pair B(C6F5)3/PtBu3 reacts with 2,4-hexadiyne to give mixture of the 1,2- and 1,4-addition products.

Graphical abstract: Frustrated Lewis pair addition to conjugated diynes: Formation of zwitterionic 1,2,3-butatriene derivatives
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Catalytic metal-free intramolecular hydroaminations of non-activated aminoalkenes: A computational exploration

Computations show the promise of using the previously designed catalysts to promote intramolecular hydroaminations of non-activated aminoalkenes affording nitrogen heterocycles.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic metal-free intramolecular hydroaminations of non-activated aminoalkenes: A computational exploration
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Fixation of carbon dioxide and related small molecules by a bifunctional frustrated pyrazolylborane Lewis pair

The fixation of carbon dioxide and related small molecules is efficiently accomplished by a bifunctional frustrated pyrazolylborane Lewis pair; CO2 fixation presumably proceeds via a van der Waals complex with a low energy barrier of approximately 7.2 kcal mol−1.

Graphical abstract: Fixation of carbon dioxide and related small molecules by a bifunctional frustrated pyrazolylborane Lewis pair
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Computational studies of complexation of nitrous oxide by borane–phosphine frustrated Lewis pairs

Several interesting facets of FLP–N2O complexes were investigated computationally, including the preference for the BONNP core and the transtrans structure, borane exchange reactions, and possibilities for N2O derivatization.

Graphical abstract: Computational studies of complexation of nitrous oxide by borane–phosphine frustrated Lewis pairs
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Heterolytic activation of hydrogen using frustrated Lewis pairs containing tris(2,2′,2′′-perfluorobiphenyl)borane

The bulky borane tris(2,2,2-perfluorobiphenyl)borane is crystallographically characterised, and is used with nitrogen based Lewis bases to synthesize novel ‘frustrated Lewis pairs’ that activate dihydrogen.

Graphical abstract: Heterolytic activation of hydrogen using frustrated Lewis pairs containing tris(2,2′,2′′-perfluorobiphenyl)borane
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[2.2]Paracyclophane derived bisphosphines for the activation of hydrogen by FLPs: application in domino hydrosilylation/hydrogenation of enones

The heterolytic splitting of hydrogen by two types of [2.2]paracyclophane derived bisphosphines (1, 2a and 2b) in combination with tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane (3) at room temperature is described.

Graphical abstract: [2.2]Paracyclophane derived bisphosphines for the activation of hydrogen by FLPs: application in domino hydrosilylation/hydrogenation of enones
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Cationic Ti(IV) and neutral Ti(III) titanocene–phosphinoaryloxide frustrated Lewis pairs: hydrogen activation and catalytic amine-borane dehydrogenation

Titanium–phosphorus frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs) based on titanocene–phosphinoaryloxide complexes have been studied..

Graphical abstract: Cationic Ti(iv) and neutral Ti(iii) titanocene–phosphinoaryloxide frustrated Lewis pairs: hydrogen activation and catalytic amine-borane dehydrogenation
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Dimeric aluminum–phosphorus compounds as masked frustrated Lewis pairs for small molecule activation

Al–P-based dimers with coordinatively saturated Al and P atoms act as masked frustrated Lewis pairs by dipolar activation of CO2 and phenyl isocyanate.

Graphical abstract: Dimeric aluminum–phosphorus compounds as masked frustrated Lewis pairs for small molecule activation
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This themed issue reflects the broadening impact and excitement of the new field of FLP chemistry.

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