Chemo-, regio-, and stereoselective cobalt-mediated [2+2+2] cycloaddition of alkynyl boronates to alkenes: 1,3- and 1,4-Diboryl-1,3-cyclohexadienes

Abstract

Diborylated compounds are obtained by means of CpCo-mediated cocyclization of alkynyl(pinacol)boronic esters to alkenes followed by oxidative demetalation (see scheme). This strategy for the rapid and efficient construction of highly functionalized 1,3-cyclohexadienes and arenes is compatible with various substrates.