Silver-Catalyzed anti-Markovnikov Hydroboration of C-C Multiple Bonds

Org Lett. 2019 Jun 7;21(11):4035-4038. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b01217. Epub 2019 May 22.

Abstract

A simple silver salt (AgOAc)-catalyzed anti-Markovnikov-selective hydroboration of alkenes, 1,3-dienes, and alkynes with pinacolborane (HBpin) has been described. This strategy provides an efficient and practical method to access various alkyl-, allyl-, and ( E)-alkenylboronate esters in good to excellent yields with regio- and stereoselectivity under ligand- and base-free conditions.