Issue 4, 2024

Borataalkenes, boraalkenes, and the η2-B,C coordination mode in coordination chemistry and catalysis

Abstract

Borataalkenes and boraalkenes are the boron-containing isoelectronic analogues of alkenes and vinyl cations respectively. Compared with alkenes, the borataalkene and boraalkene ligand motifs in transition metal coordination chemistry are relatively underexplored. In this review, the synthesis of borataalkene and boraalkene complexes and other transition metal complexes featuring the η2-B,C coordination mode is described. The diversity of coordination modes and geometry in these complexes, and the spectroscopic and structural evidence supporting their assignments is disclosed as well as computational analysis of bonding. The applications of the borataalkene ligand motif in synthetic organic homogeneous catalysis, especially those involving geminal bis(pinacolatoboronates) and 1,4-azaborines, are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Borataalkenes, boraalkenes, and the η2-B,C coordination mode in coordination chemistry and catalysis

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
01 set 2023
First published
08 jan 2024

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024,53, 1915-1935

Borataalkenes, boraalkenes, and the η2-B,C coordination mode in coordination chemistry and catalysis

M. Eaton, Y. Zhang and S. Liu, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53, 1915 DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00730H

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