Synfacts 2011(2): 0206-0206  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1259232
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Rhodium-Catalyzed 1,4-Addition of Arylboronic Acids to Allyl Sulfones

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Tobias Thaler
G. C. Tsui, M. Lautens*
University of Toronto, Canada
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Publikationsverlauf

Publikationsdatum:
19. Januar 2011 (online)

Significance

A highly linear-selective rhodium(I)-catalyzed addition of arylboronic acids to allyl ­sulfones is reported. The substrate scope is broad and both various functionalized arylboronic acids and sulfones can be efficiently used.