A Modular Approach to the Synthesis of gem-Disubstituted Cyclopropanes

Org Lett. 2018 May 18;20(10):2867-2871. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b00899. Epub 2018 Apr 30.

Abstract

A diastereoselective, Pd-catalyzed Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction of geminal bis(boryl)cyclopropanes has been developed. The reaction offers a highly modular approach to the synthesis of tertiary cyclopropylboronic esters. The resulting boronic esters may be further functionalized to afford a range of gem-disubstituted cyclopropanes, which represent an important structural motif in the pharmaceutical industry. Sequential Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions of gem-bis(boryl)cyclopropanes are also reported. The coupling protocols are compatible with a broad range of functionalized aryl and heteroaryl bromides.