Organic Papers
2011

New Boron Compound from Salicylaldehyde and Benzylamine

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Geng Yanxia, Wu Wangsuo

Primary Institution: Lanzhou University

Conclusion

The study successfully synthesized a new boron compound with specific bond lengths and crystal structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was obtained unintentionally during attempts to synthesize metal complexes.
  • Bond lengths and angles in the compound are comparable to those in related compounds.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound by mixing some ingredients, and they found out how its atoms are arranged.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using salicylaldehyde, benzylamine, and sodium borohydride, followed by X-ray diffraction analysis.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811016990

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