cis-Dihydroxylation of Unsaturated Potassium Alkyl- and Aryltrifluoroborates

Gary A. Molander* and Ruth Figueroa
Roy and Diana Vagelos Laboratories, Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6323
Org. Lett., 2006, 8 (1), pp 75–78
DOI: 10.1021/ol052549e
Publication Date (Web): December 3, 2005
Copyright © 2006 American Chemical Society
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Abstract

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The cis-dihydroxylation of olefin-containing potassium alkyl- and aryltrifluoroborates proceeds readily in moderate to excellent yields. The resulting diols are efficient coupling partners in Suzuki−Miyaura-type reactions with both alkenyl and aryl bromides.

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  • Published In Issue January 05, 2006
  • Received October 20, 2005

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