METHOD OF PREPARING CLUSTERBORON

摘要

The invention provides new methods for synthesis of ClusterBoron® (B18H22). Preferred methods of the invention include generation of the conjugate acid of B20H182- and degradation of the acid in solution to produce B18H22 in high yields and high purity. The invention further provides isotopically enriched boranes, particularly isotopically enriched 10B18H22 and 11B18H22.