Cu-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions of epoxides with organoboron compounds

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Feb 11;51(12):2388-91. doi: 10.1039/c4cc09321f.

Abstract

A copper-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of epoxides with arylboronates is described. This reaction is not limited to aromatic epoxides, because aliphatic epoxides are also suitable substrates. In addition, N-sulfonyl aziridines can be successfully converted into the products. This reaction provides convenient access to β-phenethyl alcohols, which are valuable synthetic intermediates.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Boronic Acids / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Epoxy Compounds / chemistry*
  • Phenylethyl Alcohol / chemistry

Substances

  • Boronic Acids
  • Epoxy Compounds
  • Copper
  • Phenylethyl Alcohol