Issue 9, 2024

Boryls, their compounds and reactivity: a structure and bonding perspective

Abstract

Boryls and their compounds are important due to their diverse range of applications in the fields of materials science and catalysis. They are an integral part of boron chemistry, which has attracted tremendous research interest over the past few decades. In this perspective, we provide an in-depth analysis of the reaction chemistry of boryl compounds from a structure and bonding perspective. We discuss the reactivity of boryls in various transition metal complexes and diborane(4) compounds towards different substrate molecules, with a focus on their nucleophilic and electrophilic properties in various reaction processes. Additionally, we briefly discuss the reactivity of boryl radicals. Our analysis sheds new light on the unique properties of boryls and their potential for catalytic applications.

Graphical abstract: Boryls, their compounds and reactivity: a structure and bonding perspective

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
21 Dec. 2023
Accepted
01 Febr. 2024
First published
01 Febr. 2024
This article is Open Access

All publication charges for this article have been paid for by the Royal Society of Chemistry
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Chem. Sci., 2024,15, 3060-3070

Boryls, their compounds and reactivity: a structure and bonding perspective

X. Guo and Z. Lin, Chem. Sci., 2024, 15, 3060 DOI: 10.1039/D3SC06864A

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