The first example of a mixed alkoxide hydride of boron: sodium boron isopropoxide trihydride.
The title compound, poly[[mu-trihydro(isopropoxy)borato]sodium(I)], [Na(C(3)H(10)BO)](n), forms unique polymeric layers normal to the c axis via Na(+)...O [2.3405 (15) A] and Na(+)...H(borane) [2.22 (3) and 2.28 (3) A] interactions. This arrangement builds on distorted tetrahedral Na(+), oxygen and boron environments, with one of the borane hydride units uncoordinated, and highlights potential H(3)B-O-based chemistry.
Gainsford
Graeme J
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Kemmitt
Tim
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Jameson
Geoffrey B
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Telfer
Shane G
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