Stabilization of zwitterionic aryltrifluoroborates against hydrolysis.

Stabilization of zwitterionic aryltrifluoroborates against hydrolysis.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2010-08-07)

Casey R Wade, Haiyan Zhao, François P Gabbaï

PMID20689883

ABSTRACT

The presence of a proximal cationic group in zwitterionic aryltrifluoroborates such as o-(Ph(2)MeP)C(6)H(4)(BF(3)) stabilizes these compounds against hydrolysis.

MATERIALS

Product Number

Brand

Product Description

463086

Sigma-Aldrich

Boron trifluoride, electronic grade, ≥99.99%

83253

Supelco

Boron trifluoride - 1-butanol solution, ~10% in 1-butanol (∼1.3 M), for GC derivatization, LiChropur^™