Juggling Optoelectronics and Catalysis: The Dual Talents of Bench Stable 1,4‐Azaborinines

van Beek, Chloe M; Swarbrook, Amelia M; Creissen, Charles E; Hawes, Chris S; Gazis, Theodore A; Matthews, Peter David

Abstract

Boron‐ and nitrogen‐doped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (B‐PAHs) have established a strong foothold in the realm of organic electronics. However, their catalytic potential remains largely untapped. In this study, we synthesise and characterise two bench stable B,N‐doped PAH derivatives based on a 1,4‐azaborinine motif. Most importantly, the anthracene derived structure is an efficient catalyst in the reduction of various carbonyls and imines. These results underscore the potential of B,N‐PAHs in catalytic transformations, setting the stage for deeper exploration in this chemical space.

Citation

van Beek, C. M., Swarbrook, A. M., Creissen, C. E., Hawes, C. S., Gazis, T. A., & Matthews, P. D. (2023). Juggling Optoelectronics and Catalysis: The Dual Talents of Bench Stable 1,4‐Azaborinines. Chemistry - A European Journal, 30(8), Article e202301944. https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202301944

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 5, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Dec 22, 2023
• Publication Date: Dec 5, 2023
• Deposit Date: Jan 5, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 5, 2024
• Journal: Chemistry – A European Journal
• Print ISSN: 0947-6539
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 30
• Issue: 8
• Article Number: e202301944
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202301944
• Keywords: catalysis, boron heterocycles, optoelectronic properties, hydroboration, azaborinine, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons