karboraani

Karboraani is a type of chemical compound that contains carbon, boron, and hydrogen atoms. These compounds are often referred to as carboranes and are a subclass of metallaboranes. Their structures are characterized by a cage-like arrangement of boron and carbon atoms, with hydrogen atoms attached to the boron atoms. The exact arrangement of these atoms within the cage can vary, leading to different structural isomers.

Carboranes were first synthesized in the early 1960s and have since attracted significant attention due to their unique chemical properties and potential applications. They exhibit remarkable thermal stability and can withstand high temperatures. Their electronic structures are also of interest, often described using Wade's rules.

The properties of carboranes can be tuned by altering the number of carbon and boron atoms in the cage or by introducing substituents onto the cage framework. This versatility has led to research into their use in various fields. Potential applications include materials science, such as in the development of high-performance polymers and lubricants. They have also been explored in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the context of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for cancer treatment, where their ability to carry boron atoms that can absorb neutrons is exploited. Further research continues to uncover new possibilities for these intriguing boron-carbon clusters.