We have described a versatile protecting group (TBDMS) for 1 ,2-C2BloHI2 that allows the efficient synthesis of monosubstituted and linked carboranes. The generality of the method coupled with the high yields obtained offers a valuable new tool for organic transformations on carborane cages. As shown previously, the silyl substituent on carborane cages provides unique reactivity, crystal growth and cage stability.* Work that extends to other areas of carborane ...
[Fleming, Ian; Goldhill, Jon; Perry, David A. Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1: Organic and Bio-Organic Chemistry (1972-1999), 1982 , # 7 p. 1563 - 1570]