Dr Rebecca Melen from Cardiff University will be visiting the School of Physical Sciences on Wednesday 29th Jan as part of our colloquium series.
Her talk is entitled Small Molecule Activation and Catalysis using Lewis Acidic Boranes and will take place in Ingram Lecture Theatre at 2 pm on Wednesday 29th Jan. All are welcome to attend.
Abstract:
As main group chemistry, in particular boron chemistry, has expanded and developed over the past 20 years, one reagent has risen to prominence as well. Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane, B(C6F5)3, (commonly known as BCF) has demonstrated extensive applications in a wide variety of chemistry, including borylations, hydrogenations, hydrosilylations, frustrated Lewis pair chemistry, Lewis acid catalysis and more. The high Lewis acidity of B(C6F5)3 is achieved from the electronic effects of its three C6F5 rings, rendering it a versatile reagent for a great number of reactions. The talk will show our recent uses of Lewis acidic boranes in small molecule activation and catalysis.
You can find out more about Rebecca’s research at her group website.