A radical procedure for the anti-Markovnikov hydroazidation of alkenes

J Am Chem Soc. 2011 Sep 7;133(35):13890-3. doi: 10.1021/ja2054989. Epub 2011 Aug 12.

Abstract

A one-pot procedure for the efficient hydroazidation of alkenes involving hydroboration with catecholborane followed by reaction with benzenesulfonyl azide in the presence of a radical initiator is described. The regioselectivity is controlled by the hydroboration step and corresponds in most cases to an anti-Markovnikov regioselectivity. This procedure is applicable to a wide range of alkenes and gives excellent results with 1,2-disubstituted and trisubstituted alkenes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Azides / chemistry*
  • Boranes / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Azides
  • Boranes