Pd-Catalysed synthesis of carborane sulfides from carborane thiols

Chem Commun (Camb). 2024 Nov 14;60(92):13594-13597. doi: 10.1039/d4cc03934c.

Abstract

Carboranes are an interesting class of aromatic molecules with icosahedral geometry, high stability, and unique electronic effects. We herein report a Pd-catalysed coupling reaction of carborane thiols with aryl halides. This protocol was applicable to the controlled synthesis of di(carboranyl) sulfides, and their catalytic performance for aromatic halogenation was examined.