γ-Selective directed catalytic asymmetric hydroboration of 1,1-disubstituted alkenes†
Sean M. Smith,Gia L. Hoang,Rhitankar Pal,Mohammad O. Bani Khaled,Liberty S. W. Pelter,Xiao Cheng Zeng,James M. Takacs
Chemical Communications Pub Date : 11/01/2012 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C2CC36199J
Abstract

Directed catalytic asymmetric hydroborations of 1,1-disubstituted alkenes afford γ-dioxaborato amides and esters in high enantiomeric purity (90–95% ee).

Graphical abstract: γ-Selective directed catalytic asymmetric hydroboration of 1,1-disubstituted alkenes