Iron-Catalyzed, Directed Benzylic Borylation

Org Lett. 2023 Jan 13;25(1):1-4. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c02864. Epub 2022 Dec 22.

Abstract

Herein, we describe an iron-catalyzed benzylic C-H borylation reaction. The reaction targets primary and secondary C(sp3)-H bonds to deliver high-value boronic esters under mild conditions with short (7-8 min) reaction times. Functional groups are well tolerated, and complete site selectivity is observed in the presence of multiple benzylic C-H bonds.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Boron / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Esters* / chemistry
  • Iron* / chemistry

Substances

  • Iron
  • Esters
  • Boron