Synthesis of 1,1-Diboryl Alkenes Using the Boryl-Heck Reaction
Olamide O. Idowu, Jacob C. Hayes, William B. Reid, Donald A. Watson
Abstract
The synthesis of 1,1-diboryl alkenes from terminal alkenes is reported. 1,1-Regioselective addition is observed for both conjugated and unconjugated alkenes, allowing for a single method to prepare a wide range of 1,1-diboryl alkenes.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryRegioselectivityConjugated systemHeck reactionAlkeneOrganic chemistryCombinatorial chemistryCatalysisPalladiumPolymerOrganoboron and organosilicon chemistryCatalytic Cross-Coupling ReactionsRadical Photochemical Reactions