Transition Metal-Free trans-Selective Alkynylboration of Alkynes

J Am Chem Soc. 2017 Sep 13;139(36):12358-12361. doi: 10.1021/jacs.7b06212. Epub 2017 Aug 22.

Abstract

We report the first transition metal-free and trans-selective alkynylboration reaction of alkynes. This unprecedented carboboration reaction is enabled by pseudo-intramolecular activation of alkynylboronates using propargylic alcohols. The carboboration affords 4-alkynyl-1,2-oxaborol-2(5H)-ols, which are not only versatile building blocks but also exhibit strong violet-blue fluorescence emission.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't