We are investigating the coordination and insertion chemistry of CO2 with main group elements.  Sterically encumbered boranes and phosphines have been combined to generate frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs) that form adducts with CO2.  The chemistry of these complexes has been explored to determine the essential functionalities needed for reaction with CO2.

Reactivity of (C6F5)3BOC=OP(tBu)3 and insertion of CO2 into B–H bonds

244th National Meeting (2012)

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.