Inorganic Chemistry, Vol.49, No.11, 4726-4728, 2010
High Yield C-Derivatization of Weakly Coordinating Carborane Anions
Unlike the "parent" carborane anion CHB11H11-, halogenated carborane anions such as CHB11H5Br6- can be readily C-functionalized in high yield and purity, enhancing their utility as weakly coordinating anions.