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The aim is to isolate a highly reactive C═B═N═C heterocumulene and explore its reactivity in synthesizing dioxaborirane.

Isolation of a Highly Reactive CBNC Heterocumulene via Azidoborylene Photolysis: Facile Access to a Crystalline Dioxaborirane

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Randomized trial demonstrates unprecedented reactivity of heterocumulene in a boron complex, suggesting new pathways for boron chemistry.

The aim is to isolate a highly reactive C═B═N═C heterocumulene and explore its reactivity in synthesizing dioxaborirane.
Oxidation of Me CAAC 2 B with tetrabutylammonium azide to form azidoborylene.
UV-C irradiation triggers the formation of the heterocumulene.
DFT calculations elucidate mechanisms for the dioxaborirane formation.
Formation of C═B═N═C heterocumulene with strong multiple bonding characteristics.
Heterocumulene exhibits ambiphilic behavior at the boron center, facilitating diverse reactions.
Dioxaborirane forms through a triplet Criegee intermediate that rapidly cyclizes.

King et al. (2026) studied this question.

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