A homobimetallic complex of chromium(0) with a σ-borane component.

Synthesis of a ruthenium bis(diisopropylamino(isocyano)borane) complex from the activation of an amino(cyano)borane.

The reactivity of the amino(cyano)borane (i)Pr(2)NBH(CN) (2) towards [RuH(2)(η(2)-H(2))(2)(PCy(3))(2)] (3) was investigated. Our study reveals that the formation of the bis(isocyanoborane) ruthenium complex [RuH(CN)(CN-BHN(i)Pr(2))(2)(PCy(3))(2)] (6) occurs via the intermediacy of the bis(σ-B-H) ruthenium complex [RuH(CN)(H(2)BN(i)Pr(2))(PCy(3))(2)] (5). This transformation involves BCN linkage...

Bis(σ-B-H) complexes of copper(i): precursors to a heterogeneous amine-borane dehydrogenation catalyst.

A series of bis(σ-B-H) complexes of copper(i) have been prepared by displacement of arene solvent from a β-diketiminate copper(i) complex by four-coordinate boranes, H3B-L (L = NMe3, lutidine). In the presence of the same copper arene complex, the secondary amine-borane H3B-NMe2H undergoes dehydrogenation. We provide evidence for formation of a heterogengous catalyst from decomposition of the s...

Chalcogens act as inner and outer heteroatoms in borane cages with possible consequences for σ-hole interactions

Electrochemical Determination of Mesalazine by Modified Graphite Paste Electrode with Poly (Benzoquinone) Chromium(III) Complex

In this work, for the first time poly (benzoquinone) chromium (III) complex (PBQC) was synthesized with a one pot, one step, simple and fast method. This novel polymer was used for modification of graphite paste electrode for electrochemical determination of Mesalazine. Moreover, this novel modifier was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Field emission scanning electron m...

Catalytic asymmetric 1,4-additions of beta-keto esters to nitroalkenes promoted by a bifunctional homobimetallic Co2-Schiff base complex.

Catalytic asymmetric 1,4-addition of beta-keto esters to nitroalkenes is described. 2.5 mol % of a homobimetallic Lewis acid/Brønsted base bifunctional Co2-Schiff base complex smoothly promoted the reaction in excellent yield (up to 99%), diastereoselectivity, and enantioselectivity (up to >30:1 dr and 98% ee). Catalyst loading was successfully reduced to 0.1 mol %. Mechanistic studies suggeste...