Regioselective hydroboration of basic styrenes at the a-position was first reported in 2009 by Jaesook Yun, using a Cu(I) catalyst system. Our research has focused on further methods of activating various styrene derivatives, including a hydroboration/rearrangement of 2-bromostyrenes using a similar Cu(I) catalyst system, and a-hydroboration of styrenes using Ni(II) based systems. Current goals of research include development of regioselective hydroboration or hydroboration/rearrangement of more densely substituted (bromo)styrenes, including tri- and tetra- substituted styrenes and cumulene analogs of styrenes.

Functionalization of styrene derivatives by Ni(II) and Cu(I) systems

245th National Meeting (2013)

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