Copper-Catalyzed Cyclization of N-Propargyl Ynamides with Borane Adducts through B-H Bond Insertion

Org Lett. 2021 Oct 15;23(20):8067-8071. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c03092. Epub 2021 Oct 5.

Abstract

An efficient copper-catalyzed cyclization of N-propargyl ynamides with borane adducts through B-H bond insertion has been developed. A series of valuable organoboron compounds are constructed in generally good yields with a wide substrate scope and good functional group tolerance under mild reaction conditions. Importantly, this protocol via vinyl cation intermediates constitutes a novel way of B-H bond insertion.