Synthesis 2002(16): 2379-2382
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-35229
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Synthesis of para-Substituted 3-Formyl Arylboronic Esters

Richard Holland*, John Spencer, John J. Deadman
Trigen Ltd, Emmanuel Kaye Building, Manresa Road, London, SW3 6LR, UK
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Publication History

Received 7 August 2002
Publication Date:
04 November 2002 (online)

Abstract

The synthesis of novel para-substituted amino- and phenoxy-3-formylarylboronic acids is described. These compounds are formed by the hitherto unreported nucleophilic aromatic substitution of fluorine with a range of phenols and amines in the presence of a boronic acid moiety. These reactions proceed in moderate to good yields (37-92%) and provide a useful regioselective synthetic route to trisubstituted arylboronates. These compounds are important both as intermediates in organic synthesis and as end products in their own right.

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