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High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide The development of main-group compounds for the activation of inert bonds is crucial for transition-metal-free catalysis. Herein, we report the synthesis and characterization of a carboranyl silylene–borane ( 1 ). The cooperative interaction between silylene and borane moieties enables 1 to activate pyridine, 4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine and 4-dimethylaminopyridine, leading to the formation of azasilepins. These results illustrate a novel main-group cooperative platform for bond activation, underscoring its potential to advance molecular transformations.
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