Borane/Gold(I)-Catalyzed C-H Functionalization Reactions and Cycloaddition Reactions of Amines and α-Alkynylenones

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2022 Aug 26;61(35):e202208427. doi: 10.1002/anie.202208427. Epub 2022 Jul 20.

Abstract

We designed a borane/gold(I) co-catalytic system and used it for C-H functionalization reactions and cycloaddition reactions between tertiary amines and α-alkynylenones. Both reactions effectively incorporated a furan ring into the amine.

Keywords: Boron; Cycloadditions; C−H Functionalization; Gold; Homogeneous Catalysis.