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Synfacts 2009(9): 0981-0981  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1217675
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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A Breakdown in Communication

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager, Jason R. Cox
Z. M. Hudson, S.-B. Zhao, R.-Y. Wang, S. Wang*
Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
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21 August 2009 (online)

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The authors report the synthesis and photophysical properties of novel triarylboron-platinum(II) complexes. The synthesis features a ”roll-over" C-H activation step which switches the chelation mode of the platinum(II) center. The dual emission is a result of charge transfer from the mesityl groups to the boron center. The platinum(II) complex delivers the phosphorescence.