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DMAP-accelerated rhodium (I) chloride catalyzed hydroboration of vinylarenes

K Endo, M Hirokami, K Takeuchi, T Shibata

Index: Endo, Kohei; Hirokami, Munenao; Takeuchi, Kazunari; Shibata, Takanori Synlett, 2008 , # 20 p. 3231 - 3233

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Abstract

Abstract Regioselective hydroboration of vinylarenes catalyzed by a Rh (I)-DPPB complex proceeded rapidly when DMAP was used as an additive. The catalyst loading could be reduced to 0.4 mol% Rh (I) to furnish the desired products in good to excellent yield with high regioselectivity.