Pure Appl. Chem., 2006, Vol. 78, No. 7, pp. 1341-1347
http://dx.doi.org/10.1351/pac200678071341
Syntheses and chemistry of bis- and tris-mercaptoborates
Abstract:
The preparation and chemistry of bis- and tris-mercaptoborates based on closo-B12 and closo-B10 structures is described. These species undergo a number of reactions such as halogenation and alkylation without changing the closo-borane core. Addition of the third dimethylsulfide substituent to the closo-boranes is thought to proceed via an unusual cationic intermediate.