Synthesis of 1,1-diboronate esters by cobalt-catalyzed sequential hydroboration of terminal alkynes†
Ziqing Zuo,Zheng Huang
Organic Chemistry Frontiers Pub Date : 01/26/2016 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C5QO00426H
Abstract

A cobalt complex of iminopyridine-oxazoline catalyzes sequential hydroboration of alkyl and aryl alkynes with pinacolborane to form 1,1-diboronate esters. The reactions proceed under mild conditions with high yields, high regioselectivity, and wide functional group tolerance. The synthetic utility of 1,1-di(boronates) is demonstrated by chemoselective monoarylation and stepwise diarylation through palladium-catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reactions.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of 1,1-diboronate esters by cobalt-catalyzed sequential hydroboration of terminal alkynes