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Synfacts 2008(6): 0638-0638  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1072773
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Synthesis and Reactions of Aminoboranes

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Andrei Gavryushin
L. Pasumansky, D. Haddenham, J. W. Clary, G. B. Fischer, C. T. Goralsky, B. Singaram*
University of California, Santa Cruz and CTG Consulting, Midland, USA
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21 May 2008 (online)

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Significance

Aminoboranes are relatively new and interesting reducing agents, possessing a high activity and useful selectivity. They are also easy to prepare and can be handled safely. Their use avoids the hazard associated with strong reducing agents like LiAlH4. Herein, the study of the reactive scope of diisopropylamine-borane as a reducing agent is described. Besides, several new reactions, previously not developed for amino­boranes, such as Pd-catalyzed boronation of aryl bromides and hydroboration are reported.