Facile Deprotection of F-BODIPYs using Methylboronic Acid
Date
2020
Authors
Smith, Craig D.
Thompson, Alison
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Abstract
4,4-Difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacenes (F-BODIPYs) are deprotected through removal of
the –BF2 moiety upon treatment with methylboronic acid. The tolerance of various substitution
patterns about the dipyrrinato core is demonstrated via the deprotection of thirteen F-BODIPYs
and an F-aza-BODIPY. Work-up with aq. HBr affords the desired dipyrrin HBr salt in quantitative
yield without need for purification.