Fraternal twins: B 2 O 2 - or B 2 N 2 -doped polycyclic π systems and their formation mechanism via regiodivergent Au-versus amine catalyzed cycloadditions

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the synthesis and properties of B-doped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Introduced a synthetic route for BE-doped polycyclic structures.
• Utilized Au and amine catalysis for cycloadditions.
• Investigated regiodivergence in reactions.
• The doping significantly enhanced optoelectronic properties compared to traditional carbon structures.
• The method showed improved efficiency and convenience for synthesizing related compounds.