Synlett 2004(5): 0892-0894  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-817758
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Synthesis of Sulfonyl Chlorides of Phenylboronic Acids

Per Vedsø*, Preben H. Olesen, Thomas Hoeg-Jensen*
Novo Nordisk, Novo Alle 6B2.54, 2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark
Fax: +45(44)444256; e-Mail: tshj@novonordisk.com;
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Received 26 November 2003
Publication Date:
10 February 2004 (online)

Abstract

Sulfonyl chlorides of phenylboronic esters have been made available by selective lithiation of bromo N-methyl-di­ethanolamine phenylboronates to give lithium sulfinyl phenylboronates as intermediates. Oxidations with N-chlorosuccinimide give the target sulfonyl chlorides, which may be isolated or used in situ for further reactions. The novel reagents are useful in preparation of among other sulfonamides of phenylboronic acids for use in Pd(0) catalysed cross-couplings. They also hold potential as carbohydrate binders with physiological pKa.