An Improved Synthesis of Biscarborane and Its Precursor Ethynylcarborane.

Abstract

Biscarborane has now been prepared in 55-60% yield from B10H12:2S(CH2CH3)2 and diacetylene (previously 21%). An improved synthesis (70%) of ethynylcarborane has also been developed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 29, 1972
Accession Number
AD0748601

Entities

People

  • Kenneth P. Callahan
  • M. Frederick Hawthorne
  • Timm E. Paxson

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acyclic Hydrocarbons
  • Alkynes
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Precursors

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry