Compounds based on polyhedral boron clusters, such as [B12H12]2–, have a wide array of potential applications ranging from new drugs to advanced electronics. Computational and experimental studies suggest that heavily-cyanated boron cluster derivatives are amongst the most electronically stable anions known and could function as excellent weakly coordinating anions or as superior electrolytes in metal-ion batteries. Current methods for the derivatization of these boron clusters are limited, and the synthesis and isolation of any heavily-cyanated boron clusters has not previously been reported. The percyanated dodecaborate anion, [B12(CN)12]2–, has been prepared by microwave-promoted palladium-catalyzed cyanation reactions and isolated for the first time. The synthesis and characterization of [B12(CN)12]2–, and the investigation of related boron clusters will be presented.

Synthesis and characterization of novel heavily-cyanated boron clusters

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