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Pentaborane(9) as a source for higher boron hydride systems. a new synthesis of nido-5,6-(CH3)2-5,6-C2B8H 10
Lawrence, Steven H.,Wermer, Joseph R.,Boocock, Simon K.,Banks, Michael A.,Keller, Phillip C.,Shore, Sheldon G.
, p. 367 - 372 (2008/10/08)
Pentaborane(9), B5H9, is shown to be a useful source for the production of higher boron hydride systems. Investigation of the reaction of B5H9 with sodium hydride or potassium hydride in THF or glyme to produce the tetradecahydrononaborate(1-) anion, [B9H14]-, is reported in detail, and evidence is given for reaction pathways. This anion is also obtained from the reaction of NaI with B5H9. When generated in situ from B5H9, [B9H14]- is an intermediate in the syntheses of a number of other higher boron hydride systems: B9H13·L ligand adducts, n-B18H22, B10H14, nido-5,6-C2B8H12, and nido-5,6-(CH3)2-5,6-C2B8H 10. The synthesis of B10H14 reported here is an improved procedure over the earlier reported preparation from B5H9, and the preparations of nido-5,6-(CH3)2-5,6-C2B8H 10 and nido-5,6-C2B8H12 are new syntheses.
