Copper-Catalyzed Regioselective Borocarbonylative Coupling of Unactivated Alkenes with Alkyl Halides: Synthesis of β-Boryl Ketones

Abstract

The borocarbonylative coupling of unactivated alkenes with alkyl halides remains a challenge. In this communication, a Cu-catalyzed borocarbonylative coupling of unactivated alkenes with alkyl halides for the synthesis of β-boryl ketones has been developed. A broad range of β-boryl ketone derivatives was prepared in moderate to excellent yields with complete regioselectivity.

Keywords: alkene; borocarbonylation; borofunctionalization; carbonylative coupling; copper catalyst.