Mixed diboration of alkenes in a metal-free context

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Jan 31;51(9):1693-6. doi: 10.1039/c4cc08743g.

Abstract

Experimental and theoretical rationalization on regioselective mixed diboration of alkenes, with the unsymmetrical diboron reagent Bpin-Bdan, providing the protecting Bdan moiety in the internal position.