Synthesis of chiral boranes <i>via</i> asymmetric insertion of carbenes into B–H bonds catalyzed by the rhodium( <scp>i</scp> ) diene complex
Nikita M. Ankudinov, Alina A. Komarova, Evgeniya Podyacheva, Denis Chusov, Anastasia A. Danshina, Dmitry S. Perekalin
Abstract
Catalytic insertion of diazo compounds into B–H bonds produces unique compounds with tetrahedral chiral boron atoms.
Topics & Concepts
BoranesRhodiumDieneBoronCatalysisChemistryMoleculeCombinatorial chemistryMigratory insertionStereochemistryEnantioselective synthesisMedicinal chemistryOrganic chemistryNatural rubberCyclopropane Reaction MechanismsCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsCatalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions