Copper-catalyzed borylamidation of vinyl arenes with isocyanates
Zhenni Su, Yunqiu Feng, Rong Zou, Xianfan Qiu, Jian Wang, Chuanzhou Tao
Abstract
A copper-catalyzed borylative amidation of vinyl arenes with isocyanates and bis(pinacolato)diboron has been developed. This new protocol, which can be performed on a gram-scale, utilizes isocyanates as simple precursors to provide access to a range of boryl alkyl amides. The products contain valuable amide and boronate, which are amenable for further elaboration, and have versatile synthetic utilities.
Topics & Concepts
CopperCatalysisChemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryCombinatorial chemistryCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsOrganoboron and organosilicon chemistryCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis