Abstract
Initially popularized by the Suzuki–Miyaura reaction, boronic acids, boronate esters, and trifluoroborates constitute nowadays essential reagents in C–C bond-forming processes. The classic transformations mediated by these reagents require the use of transition metals as catalysts. However, in recent times new reactions in which aryl, alkenyl, and alkynyl derivatives behave as nucleophiles in the absence of transition-metal catalysis have begun to emerge. The purpose of this review is to highlight the most relevant recent advances in C–C bond making reactions by conjugate addition of these types of boronic acids under transition-metal-free conditions.
1 Introduction
2 Nucleophilicity of Boronic Acid Derivatives
3 Direct Conjugate Addition Reactions
4 Activation with BF3, Cyanuric Fluoride, or TFAA
5 Activation with BINOL Derivatives
6 Activation with Tartaric Acid and Tartaric Acid Derivatives
7 Conclusions
Key words
boron - catalysis - conjugate addition - nucleophilic addition - transition-metal-free
