Synthesis of Neutral and Charged Trinitromethyl Borohydrides and Their Complexes*
We propose several simple and effective methods for the synthesis of previously unknown trinitromethyl borohydrides and their complexes with simple cyclic ethers and aromatic nitrogen- containing heterocycles, whereas acyclic ethers did not form such complexes. The data from physicochemical investigations showed that these unique compounds contain directly linked oxidizing and reducing fragments. Some transformations of trinitromethylborane complexes were demonstrated, which can occur by cleavage of all types of bonds formed by boron atom in the starting compounds.