A photoredox-catalyzed protocol for performing radical difunctionalization of alkenes
using N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) boranes and alkynyl bromines is described. The alkynylborylation
difunctionalization reaction involves photoredox generation of boryl radical, with
subsequent radical addition to the double bond followed by the capture of alkynyl
bromide to form a C–C bond. This method features mild reaction conditions, remarkable
chemoselectivity, broad substrate scope and good to excellent yields (up to 89%).
The modification of coumarin derivatives indicates that this approach can provide
a useful route for the synthesis of complex alkynylborylated products.
Key words
photoredox catalysis -
N-heterocyclic carbene boranes - alkynyl bromides - radical reaction - difunctionalization