Light-Driven Four-Component Reaction with Boronic Acid Derivatives as Alkylating Agents: An Amine/Imine-Mediated Activation Approach

Org Lett. 2023 Jun 9;25(22):4010-4015. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c01020. Epub 2023 May 30.

Abstract

Herein, we describe a one-pot aminoalkylation of styrene derivatives with boronic acids (BAs) and boronic acid pinacol esters as radical precursors for the synthesis of complex secondary amines in moderate to high yields through a mild and easily accessible organophotoredox-catalytic four-component reaction. Additionally, we report for the first time in a photoredox process the activation of alkyl boronic acid derivatives by imines, which play a dual role in the reaction as both substrate and Lewis base activator. The protocol applicability was greatly enhanced by its successful adaptation to photoflow reactors.

MeSH terms

  • Alkylating Agents
  • Amines*
  • Boronic Acids*
  • Imines

Substances

  • Amines
  • Boronic Acids
  • Alkylating Agents
  • Imines