Synfacts 2008(5): 0526-0526  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1072527
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Oxygen- and Base-Free Oxidative Coupling of Arylboronic Acids with Olefins

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Tobias Thaler
J. Ruan, X. Li, O. Saidi, J. Xiao*
University of Liverpool, UK
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Publication History

Publication Date:
23 April 2008 (online)

Significance

A novel method for the oxidative coupling of arylboronic acids with both electron-rich and electron-deficient olefins is reported. This protocol requires neither base nor oxygen and proceeds with good to excellent yields tolerating sensitive functional groups.