Ligand design is dominated by ubiquitous alkyl and aryl groups. Here we will discuss our efforts in constructing sophisticated ligand frameworks, containing one and two carba-closo-dodecaborate anions as R-groups. When complexed to transion metals and maingroup elements the tethered, but weakly coordinating, carborane anion substituents bring stability to element centers. Furthermore, thanks to the inherent charge of the ligands these complexes carry unusual charges (anionic, dianionic, zwitterionic, dizwitterionic) and are highly reactive. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of carbene ligands.

Carborane anions as ligand substituents

247th National Meeting (2014)

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