Pyridyl-Directed Cp*Rh(III)-Catalyzed B(3)-H Acyloxylation of o-Carborane

Org Lett. 2017 Oct 6;19(19):5178-5181. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.7b02450. Epub 2017 Sep 20.

Abstract

An efficient pyridyl-directed Rh(III)-catalyzed o-carborane B(3)-H acyloxylation is reported. The B(3)-H bond is the most electron-deficient vertex on o-carborane whose functionalization is challenging. The combination of Cu(OH)2 and diverse carboxylic acids provides low cost and abundant acyloxyl sources which could lead to moderate to excellent yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't