Borylated oximes: versatile building blocks for organic synthesis

Chem Commun (Camb). 2017 Oct 18;53(81):11237-11240. doi: 10.1039/c7cc06579e. Epub 2017 Sep 29.

Abstract

Herein, we demonstrate the synthesis and functionalization of α-boryl aldoximes from α-boryl aldehydes, with no sign of C-to-N boryl migration. Selective modification of the oxime functionality enables access to a wide range of borylated compounds, such as borylated heterocycles and N-acetoxyamides. By reducing the α-boryl aldoximes, MIDA deprotection yields the corresponding β-boryl hydroxylamines. As part of this study, we also demonstrate the utility of the boryl aldoxime motif in peptide conjugation.