Quantum-mechanical study of 10-R-9-borabicyclo[3.3.2]decane alkene hydroboration

J Org Chem. 2009 Nov 20;74(22):8626-37. doi: 10.1021/jo901737d.

Abstract

Density functional theory and correlated ab initio quantum mechanical methods were used to locate and analyze alkene hydroboration transition structures for 10-R-9-borabicyclo[3.3.2]decane reagents. Transition-state ensembles quantitatively modeled enantioselectivity for hydroboration of cis-, trans-, and gem-disubstituted alkenes in excellent agreement with experiment. The 10-R group and borabicyclo[3.3.2]decane ring conformation effects were analyzed to understand the origin of asymmetric selectivity.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / chemistry*
  • Computer Simulation*
  • Models, Chemical*
  • Quantum Theory*

Substances

  • 10-R-9-borabicyclo(3.3.2)decane
  • Alkenes
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds