Grignard-type addition reaction of 1-alkenylboronic acids or
their esters to aldehydes or ketones were carried out in aqueous
MeOH or DME in the presence of KOH (1 equivalent) and an RhCl(dppf)
or Rh(OH)(dppf) catalyst (3 mol%). The utility of the protocol
was demonstrated in the corresponding intramolecular reaction giving
cyclic homoallylic alcohols.
alkenylboron - rhodium catalyst - addition