title: Borenium cations derived from BODIPY dyes.
abstract: Fluoride abstraction from a BODIPY dye gives a well defined borenium ion which can be converted to a borenium hydride via treatment with DIBAL-H.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaT2N 4M5.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bonnier
authors.forename: Warren E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Piers
authors.forename: Masood
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Parvez
authors.forename: Ted S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Sorensen