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Synlett 1998; 1998(3): 253-254
DOI: 10.1055/s-1998-1644
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Generation of α-Boryl Radicals by Reduction of α-Haloalkylboronic Esters with CrCl2

Kazuhiko Takai* , Norio Shinomiya, Masako Ohta
  • *Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Okayama University, Tsushima, Okayama 700-8530, Japan; Fax [int] +86-2 51-80 21; E-mail: ktakai@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
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31 December 2000 (online)

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Treatment of α-chloroalkylboronic esters with CrCl2 in the presence of LiI and TMEDA generates α-boryl radicals, which add toα,β-unsaturated esters in a 1,4-fashion under mild conditions in excellent yields.

α-boryl radical - chromium(II) - 1,4-addition

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