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(CAAC)CuX-catalyzed hydroboration of terminal alkynes with pinacolborane directed by the X-ligand

Journal Article · · Journal of Organometallic Chemistry
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  1. University of California, San Diego, CA (United States); DOE/OSTI
  2. University of California, San Diego, CA (United States)

We report when X is a basic ligand (CAAC)CuX complexes [CAAC = cyclic (alkyl) (amino)carbene] selectively promote the (E)-β-hydroboration of terminal alkynes with pinacolborane instead of the dehydrogenative borylation observed with weakly nucleophilic X ligand. This methodology is applicable to a variety of terminal alkynes. Deuterium labeling experiments coupled with stoichiometric reactions give evidence towards a plausible mechanism involving a σ-mono (copper)acetylide complex.

Research Organization:
University of California, San Diego, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0009376
OSTI ID:
1534026
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1397758
Journal Information:
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Organometallic Chemistry Journal Issue: C Vol. 829; ISSN 0022-328X
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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