Synthesis 2008(14): 2293-2297  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1067144
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Direct Synthesis of Functionalized Allylic Boronic Esters from Allylic Alcohols and Inexpensive Reagents and Catalysts

Guillaume Dutheuila, Nicklas Selanderb, Kálmán J. Szabó*b, Varinder K. Aggarwal*a
a School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol, BS8 1TS, UK
Fax: +44(117)9298611; e-Mail: v.aggarwal@bristol.ac.uk;
b Department of Organic Chemistry, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
e-Mail: kalman@organ.su.se;
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Received 8 May 2008
Publication Date:
18 June 2008 (online)

Abstract

A remarkably simple and effective system for the direct conversion of allylic alcohols into high value allylic boronic esters using commercially available reagents and catalysts is described.