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The synthesis and characterisation of a series of novel borane, boryl and borylene complexes of electron rich group 8 and 9 metal centres are described in this thesis. Chapter 3 reports on the properties of a highly nucleophile tolerant borylene system, [CpFe(dmpe)(BNMe₂)]⁺, together with its surprising formation via an unprecedented spontaneous halide ejection process. The incorporation of strongly electron releasing ancillary phosphine ligands is reflected by an Fe-B distance (ca. 1.80 Å) which is more akin to alkyl/aryl substituted borylene complexes, and perhaps more strikingly, by the very low exothermicity associated with the binding of pyridine to the two-coordinate boron centre (∆H = -7.4 kcal mol⁻¹ cf. -40.7 kcal mol⁻¹ for BCl₃). Despite the strong π electron release from the metal fragment implied by this suppressed reactivity and short Fe-B bond, the barrier to rotation about the Fe=B bond in the asymmetric variant [CpFe(dmpe){BN(C₆H₄OMe-4)Me}]⁺ is very small (ca. 2.9 kcal mol⁻¹). This apparent contradiction is rationalised by the orthogonal orientations of the HOMO and HOMO-2 orbitals of the [CpML2]⁺ fragment, which mean that the M-B π interaction does not fall to zero even in the highest energy conformation. The reactivities of the aminoboryl complexes, CpFe(CO)₂B(NR₂)Cl (R = Me, Cy), towards electrophiles (H⁺, Me⁺) are discussed in Chapter 4, with a view to probing potential modification of the boryl ligand substituents. The reaction of CpFe(CO)₂B(NCy₂)Cl with [Me₃O][BF₄] leads to the formation of CpFe(CO)₂B(NCy₂)F. Subsequent reactivity with Brookhart’s acid results in the formation of the known difluoroboryl system CpFe(CO)₂BF₂. Reaction of the dimethylaminoboryl complex CpFe(CO)₂B(NMe₂)Cl with [Me₃O][BF₄] generates CpFe(CO)₂BF₂ directly; however, reaction of CpFe(dmpe)B(NMe₂)Cl with [Me₃O][BF₄] is limited to the formation of CpFe(dmpe)B(NMe₂)F, presumably on steric grounds. Additionally, given the enhanced stability of the bis(phosphine) ligated systems, [CpM(PR₃)₂(BNR2)]⁺ compared to related dicarbonyl ligated complexes, it has also proved possible to synthesise other borylene complexes e.g. [CpFe(dmpe)(BOMes)]⁺ which are otherwise unstable under ambient conditions. Chapter 5 reports the coordination and B-H bond activation of aminoboranes at ruthenium and iridium metal centres. Reaction of aminoboranes, H₂BNR₂, with 14-electron fragments of the type [Cp*RuL]⁺, leads to κ² coordination. The interaction with 16- electron fragments, [CpRu(PR₃)₂]⁺, has also been probed. In contrast to side on-binding of isoelectronic alkene donors, an alternative κ¹-(σ-BH) mode of aminoborane ligation has been established, albeit with binding energies only ~ 8 kcal mol⁻¹ greater than for those for analogous dinitrogen complexes. Variations in ground-state structure and exchange dynamics as a function of the phosphine ancillary ligand set are consistent with chemically significant back-bonding into an orbital of B-H σ* character. By contrast, simple borane coordination compounds prove difficult to isolate on addition of aminoboranes, H₂BNR₂, to <m>in situ</m> generated sources of [(p-cymene)Ru(PR₃)Cl]⁺; spontaneous loss of HCl to generate a rare class of primary hydridoboryl complexes is witnessed instead. Attempts to synthesise boryl complexes via simple oxidative addition of monomeric aminoboranes have also proved successful, through the use of electron rich iridium precursors containing the [Ir(PMe₃)₃] fragment. This step results in the synthesis of novel amino(hydrido)boryl complexes, Ln(H)M{B(H)NR₂}; subsequent conversion (on loss of an ancillary ligand) to a borylene dihydride system proceeds via a novel B-to-M α hydride migration. The latter step is unprecedented for group 13 ligand systems and is remarkable in offering α-substituent migration from a Lewis acidic centre as a route to a two-coordinate ligand system.

In this dissertation, catalytic C-F bond activation mediated by alumenium and silylium species, improved methods for the synthesis of highly chlorinated carboranes and dodecaborates, new type of P2Si= pincer silylene Pt complexes and PBP pincer Rh complexes are presented. In Chapter II, the design and synthesis of P2Si= and PBP ligand precursors is described. BrC6H4PR2 is shown to be a useful building block for PXP type of ligands with o-arylene backbone. RLi reagents displayed high chemoselectivity towards electrophiles, such as Si(OEt)4 and BX3 (X = Hal). In Chapter III, new chlorination methods to synthesize [HCB11Cl11]- and [B12Cl12]2- are presented. [HCB11Cl11]- was obtained via reactions of Cs[HCB11H11] with SbCl5 or via reactions of Cs[HCB11H11] with Cl2 in acetic acid and triflic acid. Heating Cs2[B12H12] in mixtures of SO2Cl2 and MeCN led to the isolation of Cs2[B12Cl12] in high yield. In Chapter IV, Et2Al[HCB11H5Br6] or Ph3C[HCB11H5Br6] were shown to be robust catalysts for sp3 C-F bond activation with trialkylaluminum as the stoichiometric reagent. Trialkylaluminum compounds were also shown to be able to be used as “clean-up” reagent for the C-F bond activation reactions, which led to ultra high TON for the catalytic reactions. In Chapter V, a series of (TPB)M complexes (M = Ni, Pd, Pt) were synthesized and characterized by multinuclear NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. The resulting metal complexes displayed strong dative M→B interaction and unusual tetrahedral geometry for four-coordinate 16ē species, due to the cage structure of the ligand. In Chapter VI, (PSiHP)PtCl was synthesized via the reaction of the ligand precursor and Pt(COD)Cl2, which was used to obtain a series of (PSiHP)PtX complexes(X= I, OTf, Me, Ph, Mes). After hydride abstraction by Ph3C[HCB11Cl11], the X ligand (X= I, OTf, Me, Ph) migrated from the Pt center to silicon center to give a cationic pincer silyl species. The migration was not observed when mesityl was used as the X ligand, which resulted in the first known pincer complex with central silylene donor. Our approaches towards PNP pincer boryl Rh complexes were summarized in Chapter VII. (PBPhP)Rh pivalate complex underwent C-Ph bond activation to yield the pivalate-bridging Rh borane complex.

Thesis advisor: Amir H. Hoveyda / Catalytic enantioselective reactions are of great importance in synthetic organic chemistry. Thus, development of efficient, selective and easily accessible catalyst for various bond formations is the main task in our laboratories. First, we have developed the first broadly applicable enantioselective boryl conjugate addition reactions to a variety of α,β-unsaturated carbonyls, promoted by a chiral Lewis basic N-heterocyclic carbene. The valuable β-boryl carbonyls were further used in complex molecule syntheses. The mechanism of these C–B bond formations was studied in details. We have also developed a practical method for enantioselective addition of an allene unit to aryl-, heteroaryl- and alkyl-substituted Boc-aldimines. These efficient C–C bond formations, catalyzed by an aminophenol-derived boron-based catalyst, were further utilized in succinct syntheses of anisomycin and epi-cytoxazone. Finally, chiral NHC–Cu complexes were employed for site-, diastereo- and enantioselective silyl conjugate additions to acyclic and cyclic dienones and dienoates. The precious enantiomerically enriched allylsilane obtained can be converted into a ketone-aldol type product, which is difficult to access through alternative methods. / Thesis (PhD) — Boston College, 2015. / Submitted to: Boston College. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. / Discipline: Chemistry.

The work in this thesis describes the development of new heteroarylation methodology based on transition metal-catalysed C-H functionalisation and the properties of organomain group compounds. The underlying reaction mechanisms and reactivity patterns of the (hetero)arene substrates are also investigated. The selective C2-H arylation indoles, which are key pharmaceutically-relevant units, was achieved using N-pyrimidyl directing groups, RuII catalysis and arylboronic acids as the coupling reagents (paper I). The use of this set of conditions enabled a remarkable functional group tolerance, highlighted by the preservation of halide substituents on both coupling partners. Mechanistic experiments suggest that cleavage of the C2-H bond occurs through an electrophilic aromatic substitution type pathway. The dehydrogenative C2-H silylation of unprotected gramine and tryptamine alkaloids and other related heteroarenes using hydrosilanes under Ru0 catalysis is described in paper II. The protocol does not require protecting groups and undirected C2-H silylation of heteroarenes is possible at higher temperatures. Significantly, H/D-exchange studies revealed deuterium incorporation at the C4 and C7 positions of the indole unit, apart from C2-H silylation. This study represents the first account of C4-H activation using an electron-rich metal catalyst. Paper III describes an unexpected and profound influence of boronate substituents on the regioselectivity of aryne trapping reactions. The boronates may be introduced easily to the backbone of established fluoride-activated precursors via Ir-catalysed C-H functionalisation. Optimisation and mechanistic studies on the unprecedented level of regioselectivity control these substituents permit using external additives is presented.

Da Boryl-Komplexe als Schlüsselintermediate in Borylierungsreaktionen betrachtet werden, gilt Ihnen ein großes experimentelles und theoretisches Interesse. Das Ziel der vorliegenden Dissertation ist daher die Darstellung hoch reaktiver 16 VE-Rhodium(I)-Boryl-Komplexe. Der Fokus der Arbeit liegt auf der Untersuchung ihres Reaktionsverhaltens sowie ihrer katalytischen Aktivität in Reaktionen, die die Bildung neuer Bor-Element-Bindungen zur Folge haben und somit z. B. die Darstellung von Boronsäureestern als wertvolle Synthesebausteine ermöglichen. In dieser Arbeit wird neben der erfolgreichen Darstellung mehrerer Rhodium(I)-Boryl-Komplexe exemplarisch das Reaktionsverhalten des Pinacolatoboryl-Komplexes gegenüber substituierten (Hetero-)Aromaten, Aminen sowie ungesättigten Verbindungen beschrieben. Die Untersuchungen zeigen, dass der Boryl-Komplex mit Aromaten wie Phenyltrifluormethylsulfid oder fluorierten Benzolderivaten chemo- und regioselektiv unter Aktivierung von C-H-Bindungen reagiert und dass mit Aminen wie Anilin hingegen gezielt die N-H-Bindung aktiviert wird. Darüber hinaus erwies sich der Boryl-Komplex als effizienter Katalysator für C-H- und N-H-Borylierungsreaktionen und ist somit zur katalytischen Darstellung borylierter Verbindungen geeignet. Weitere Studien mit Verbindungen, die eine C=X-Bindung (X = O, N, C, S) besitzen, wie Ketone und Imine sowie Stilben und Thioharnstoff zeigen die ausgeprägte Neigung des Rhodium(I)-Boryl-Komplexes, initial unter Insertion der ungesättigten Verbindung in die Rhodium-Bor-Bindung zu reagieren. Diese Beobachtungen können wichtige Informationen über die Teilschritte eines Katalyseprozesses geben. Besonders bemerkenswert ist die Reaktivität des Boryl-Komplexes gegenüber Kohlenstoffdioxid und Schwefelkohlenstoff, die in der Spaltung der stabilen C=X-Bindung (X = O, S) resultiert. Insgesamt verdeutlicht das hier beschriebene breite Reaktivitätsspektrum der Rhodium(I)-Boryl-Komplexe die Relevanz dieses Forschungsgebiets. / Since boryl complexes are regarded as key intermediates in borylation reactions, there is a high experimental and theoretical interest. Therefore, the aim of this dissertation is the synthesis of highly reactive 16 VE rhodium(I) boryl complexes. Moreover, the thesis focuses on their reactivity as well as their catalytic activity in reactions, which afford new boron-element bonds and, thus, enable for example the synthesis of boronic esters as useful building blocks. Herein, in addition to the successful synthesis and characterization of several rhodium(I) boryl complexes, the reactivity of the pinacolato boryl complex towards substituted (hetero)arenes, amines and unsaturated substrates is described. The studies reveal that the treatment of the boryl complex with aromatics like phenyltrifluoromethyl sulfid or fluorinated benzene derivatives leads chemo- and regioselectively to C-H bond activation reactions and that in contrast, with amines like aniline the N-H bond is exclusively activated. Furthermore, the boryl complex turned out to be an efficient catalyst for C-H and N-H borylation reactions and yields borylated compounds in a catalytic way. Further investigations with reagents containing a C=X bond (X = O, N, C, S) like ketones and imines as well as stilbene and thiourea show the pronounced tendency of the rhodium(I) boryl complex to react initially via insertion of the unsaturated unit into the rhodium-boron bond. These results might give a deeper insight into the mechanism of catalytic processes. The remarkable reactivity of the boryl complex towards carbon dioxide and carbon disulfide is reported, too, which result in the cleavage of the thermodynamic stable C=X double bonds (X = O, S). Overall, the here shown wide range of reactivity of rhodium(I) boryl complexes demonstrates the relevance of this research topic.

The synthesis, characterisation and anion binding properties of a series of mono- and bifunctional Lewis acidic borylferrocene compounds are described within this thesis. The original parent compound FcBMes₂ (3.1), revealed a versatile route for the synthesis of such borylferrocenes and subsequently the analogous compound Fc*BMes₂ (3.2) was synthesised. The anion binding properties of (3.1) and (3.2) were investigated and both were shown to bind one equivalent of cyanide. The binding event was signalled by an electrochemical shift (ca. -560 mV) and a quenching of bands at 510 or 542 nm respectively in the UV/Vis spectrum, while the mode of anion binding in the solid state was established by X-ray crystallography for [ⁿBu₄N]⁺[(3.1)·CN]⁻. Incorporation of a suitable redox active dye (i.e. tetrazolium violet for 3.2) allowed conversion of the electrochemical response to a colorimetric change on cyanide binding. However, a competing response for fluoride is also seen for (3.1) and (3.2). Thus a two component system is reported involving (3.2) and the boronic ester FcB(OR)₂ (3.4), [where (OR)₂ = OCH(Ph)CH(Ph)O], which from previous research is known to selectively bind fluoride, and allows for selective colorimetric cyanide sensing by simple Boolean AND/NOT logic. 1,4-C₆H₄(BMes₂)[B(OR)₂] (3.5), 4,4-C₁₂H₈(BMes₂)[B(OR)₂] (3.6) and 1,1′-fc(BMes2)(B(OR)2) (3.7) were synthesised as possible single molecules for discrimination between cyanide and fluoride. (3.5) and (3.6) proved only capable of binding one equivalent of either anion, (3.7) showed some ability to bind two equivalents of fluoride however based on ESI-MS studies although only in the presence of a large excess of anion. Systematic variation of the para-boryl substituent was investigated by synthesis of compounds FcB(Xyl^F)₂ (4.1), FcB(Xyl)₂ (4.2) and FcB(Xyl^OMe)₂ (4.3). Anion binding studies reveal a linear increase in fluoride binding affinity consistent with that expected based on the para,/em>-Hammett parameters, however with only minor differences, while no pattern is observed with respect to their cyanide binding capabilities. The addition of neutral and cationic peripheral substituents has been investigated through synthesis of [1,2-fc(CH₂NMe₂)BMes₂] (4.6) and [1,2-fc(CH₂NMe₃)BMes₂]⁺ (4.7). Subsequent binding studies revealed (4.6) to be moisture sensitive, however reaction of (4.7) with fluoride and cyanide led to formation of the adducts [(4.7)·F]⁻ and [(4.7)·CN]⁻. The anion affinity of (4.7) exhibits a substantial increase when compared to the parent compound (3.1). Even when compared to the isomeric 1,1′ system an increase of approximately three orders of magnitude is seen attributed to the closer nature of the cationic charge and in the fluoride adduct the presence of a cooperative intramolecular hydrogen bond. The 1,1′-bifunctional analogues of the mono-substituted systems were synthesised [e.g. 1,2-fc(BMes₂)₂ (5.1)] and shown to complex two equivalents of fluoride or cyanide in acetonitrile. The 1:1 cyanide adduct of (5.1) was isolated in chloroform however, no evidence for chelation was observed. The analogous systems 1,2-fc(BMes₂)₂ (5.5), 1,2-fc(BXyl₂)2 (5.7), and 1,2-fc(BMes₂)(BXyl₂) (5.8) were also investigated. Reaction of (5.5) with fluoride and cyanide revealed it to bind only one equivalent of either anion, neither however was bound in a chelating fashion although X-ray crystallography revealed cyanide binds exo whilst fluoride binds endo to the B···B cavity. Finally the kinetics of fluoride binding were studied by UV/Vis spectroscopy and showed a systematic increase in rate constant upon reduction of steric bulk.

Avec le développement des concepts de la chimie verte, il est devenu nécessaire de remplacer les métaux toxiques par des composés plus respectueux de l’environnement. Donneurs d’hydrogène pour des réactions radicalaires, les hydrures de trialkylétain sont encore très utilisés. Les NHC-boranes se sont révélés de bons remplaçants pour les réactions de désoxygénation. Cependant, les réactions de déshalogénation effectuées avec des NHC-boranes sont moins efficaces et il a fallu avoir recours au concept de catalyse à polarité inversée. Ces travaux ont été le point de départ de cette thèse où la synthèse de nouveaux NHC-boranes possédant une liaison B-S ou B-N est développée. L’étude des propriétés de ces nouveaux complexes a été effectuée et des applications en chimie organique et en science des polymères ont été trouvées. Par ailleurs, en vue d’étudier les effets polaires sur la formation et la réactivité des radicaux boryles, une nouvelle famille de carbène-boranes a été synthétisée. / Along with the development of green chemistry, it became necessary to avoid toxic metallic complexes in organic reactions and replace them by more sustainable compounds. An hydrogen donors for radical reactions, trialkylstannanes are still widely used. NHC-boranes seem to be good substitutes for deoxygenation reactions. However, dehalogenation reactions are less effective and polar reversal catalysis was used. This work was the starting point of this Ph.D thesis where the synthesis of new NHC-boranes bearing a B-S or B-N bound is developed. The study of the properties of these new complexes was performed and applications in organic chemistry as well as in polymer science were found. Besides, to study polar effects on the formation and on the reactivity of boryl radicals, a new family of carbene-boranes was synthesized.

Les besoins énergétiques mondiaux sont principalement satisfaits par l’utilisation de ressources fossiles telles que le pétrole, le charbon ou le gaz. L’utilisation de ces ressources fossiles dans le domaine de l’énergie ou de l’industrie chimique entraine une forte accumulation de CO2 dans l’atmosphère et provoque des dérèglements climatiques. En plus de poser un problème écologique majeur, ces ressources fossiles ne sont pas renouvelables et poseront un problème de disponibilités à terme. Pour parer à ces difficultés, une solution envisageable est de limiter, voire de stopper l’utilisation des ressources fossiles au profit de sources carbonées renouvelables telles que le CO2 ou la biomasse. Ces ressources pourrait être utilisées comme source de produits chimiques et / ou pour le stockage des énergies intermittentes. Ces utilisations requièrent la transformation de composés oxygénés comportant des liaisons C=O (comme CO2) et C−O (comme la biomasse) et demandent un apport d’énergie dans des réactions de réduction. Peu de réducteurs sont compatibles avec cette utilisation qui nécessite l’emploi de composés à la fois renouvelables et ayant un potentiel rédox adapté à la réduction de liaisons C–O. Ce sont essentiellement le dihydrogène et l’acide formique. Dans ce contexte, le présent travail doctoral se propose de définir et de répondre au cahier des charges d’un réducteur renouvelable. En premier lieu, l’utilisation des formiates de silicium est explorée, à travers des réactions mimant le comportement d’hydrosilanes. Cette stratégie est mise à profit dans des réactions de couplages déshydrogénant et pour la réduction de cétones par hydrosilylation par transfert. Enfin, ce concept est transposé à l’hydroboration par transfert avec l’utilisation de composés mono formiates de bore et d’un catalyseur mettant en jeu un ligand participatif. Les formiates de bore et de silicium apparaissent ainsi comme des réducteurs renouvelables attrayants, qui combinent une source d’hydrure renouvelable (l’acide formique) avec un élément oxophile du groupe principal dont les propriétés stéréo-électroniques sont facilement modulables. / Global energy needs are mostly covered by the use of fossil fuels such as oil, coal or gas. The use of these fossil resources in the field of energy or the chemical industry causes a high accumulation of CO2 in the atmosphere and causes climatic disturbances. In addition to posing a major ecological problem, these fossil resources are not renewable and will pose a problem of availability in the long term. To overcome these difficulties, one possible solution is to limit or even stop the use of fossil resources in favor of renewable carbon sources such as CO2 or biomass. These resources could be used as a source of chemicals and / or storage of intermittent energies. These uses require the conversion of oxygenates with C=O (such as CO2) and C–O (such as biomass) and require energy input into reduction reactions. Few reducers are compatible with this use which requires the use of compounds both renewable and having a redox potential adapted to the reduction of C–O bonds. These are essentially dihydrogen and formic acid. In this context, this doctoral work aims to define and meet the specifications of a renewable reducer. In the first place, the use of silyl formates is explored, through reactions mimicking the behavior of hydrosilanes. This strategy is used in dehydrogenating coupling reactions and for the reduction of ketones by transfer hydrosilylation. Finally, this concept is transposed to transfer hydroboration with the use of boryl mono formate compounds and a catalyst involving a participative ligand. The boryl and silyl formates thus appear as attractive renewable reducers, which combine a source of renewable hydride (formic acid) with an oxophilic element of the main group whose stereo-electronic properties are easily adjustable.

Thesis advisor: James P. Morken / This dissertation details the discovery, development, and mechanistic exploration of several enantioselective processes involving organoboronic esters. The first chapter will discuss electrophile-induced metallate rearrangement reactions, the fundamental reactivity that underlies much of the subsequently discussed work. The second chapter details the discovery and mechanistic study of the metal-induced metallate rearrangement reaction and the multi-component conjunctive coupling reaction manifold and related reactions it enables. The factors that govern the competition between metal-induced metallate rearrangement versus transmetallation will be explored. The third chapter will discuss efforts to understand and overcome the initial limitations of the conjunctive coupling reaction including halide inhibition of palladium catalysis and the inability to engage other organometallic reagents such as organomagnesium nucleophiles, and how this allowed the development of a more general reaction. The fourth chapter discusses the development of an enantioselective triamine–nickel-catalyzed conjunctive coupling reaction of alkyl electrophiles as well as a related nickel-promoted radical-polar crossover reaction and the mechanistic features leading to one reaction manifold or the other. A related enantioselective diamine–nickel-catalyzed tandem radical addition cross coupling reaction of alkyl iodides, alkenylboron reagents, and alkyl- or arylzinc reagents will also be discussed. The fifth chapter will cover the discovery of a diamine–nickel-catalyzed enantioselective carbozincation reaction of alkenylboron compounds which produces enantioenriched α-boryl alkylzinc reagents. The mechanistic investigations undertaken and application of these species in a variety of stereospecific transformation will be discussed along with the preliminary discovery and optimization of a diphosphine-Pd-catalyzed stereoconvergent Negishi cross-coupling reaction of racemic α-boryl alkylzinc reagents. / Thesis (PhD) — Boston College, 2019. / Submitted to: Boston College. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. / Discipline: Chemistry.