| Literature DB >> 35370453 |
Richard W Russell1, Timothy J Barker1.
Abstract
A transition metal free coupling reaction of benzylboronic esters and alkyl halides has been developed. Both alkyl bromides and alkyl iodides were found to be competent substrates with the nucleophilic boronate intermediate generated from the combination of benzylboronic ester and an alkyllithium. Good chemoselectivity was observed in substrates with a second electrophile. Both secondary and tertiary benzylboronic esters were effective nucleophiles in the reaction with primary alkyl halides. Mechanistic observations are consistent with a radical mechanism.Entities:
Year: 2021 PMID: 35370453 PMCID: PMC8966628 DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202100361
Source DB: PubMed Journal: European J Org Chem ISSN: 1099-0690