Stereoselective Tandem Bis-Electrophile Couplings of Diborylmethane

J Am Chem Soc. 2017 Oct 11;139(40):14061-14064. doi: 10.1021/jacs.7b09309. Epub 2017 Sep 27.

Abstract

A copper-catalyzed three-component linchpin coupling method for the stereoselective union of readily available epoxides and allyl electrophiles is disclosed. Transformations employ [B(pin)]2-methane as a conjunctive reagent, resulting in the formation of two C-C bonds at a single carbon center bearing a C(sp3) organoboron functional group. Products are obtained in 42-99% yield, and up to >20:1 dr. The utility of the approach is highlighted by stereospecific transformations entailing allylation, tandem cross coupling, and application to the synthesis 1,3-polyol motifs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemical synthesis
  • Alkenes / chemistry
  • Allyl Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Allyl Compounds / chemistry*
  • Amination
  • Boronic Acids / chemical synthesis
  • Boronic Acids / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Copper / chemistry
  • Epoxy Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Epoxy Compounds / chemistry*
  • Methane / chemical synthesis
  • Methane / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Allyl Compounds
  • Boronic Acids
  • Epoxy Compounds
  • Copper
  • Methane