Fluoride ion chelation via pnictogen bonding using a distibora1.1ferrocenophane | Synapse
February 2, 2026
Fluoride ion chelation via pnictogen bonding using a distibora1.1ferrocenophane
Key Points
The aim is to explore anion binding capabilities using a distibora[1.1]ferrocenophane as a platform.
Synthesis of a neutral distibora[1.1]ferrocenophane
Characterization of structure to confirm properties
Assessment of bidentate Lewis acid behavior
Demonstrated effective chelation of fluoride ions
Confirmed bidentate interaction with anions
Showed potential applications in anion binding systems
Abstract
As part of our interest in anion binding platforms, we now report the synthesis and structure of a neutral distibora1.1ferrocenophane, which behaves as a bidentate Lewis acid as demonstrated by...