A Versatile Alkene-Functionalized closo-Decaborate Cluster as a New Synthon
摘要
The development of novel functionalized boron clusters is crucial for advancing their applications in materials science and medicine. In this work, a series of alkene-substituted derivatives of the closo-decaborate anion with the general formula [B10H9NHC(R)NH–CH2–CH=CH2]– (where R = Me, Et) was synthesized as tetrabutylammonium salts. The functionalization was achieved via a simple and efficient reaction with the corresponding nitrilium derivatives at room temperature under an argon atmosphere, giving the target products in high yields after a short reaction time. All compounds were fully characterized by multinuclear NMR spectroscopy (11B, 1H, 13C) and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. The molecular structure of the representative compound, Bu4N[B10H9NHC(CH3)NH–CH2–CH=CH2], was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The analysis revealed the expected cluster geometry with the –CH2–CH=CH2 fragment at the boron cage, making it available for further chemical transformations.