Synfacts 2010(9): 1049-1049  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1257892
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Silver(I)-Mediated Regioselective Halogenation of Arylboronic Acids

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Tobias Thaler
R. M. Al-Zoubi, D. G. Hall*
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Publication History

Publication Date:
23 August 2010 (online)

Significance

An expedient method for the regio­selective iodination and bromination of electron-rich arylboronic acids was developed. This reaction proceeds under mild conditions with tolerance of esters.