The conversion of alkylboranes to the corresponding alkanes is classically per-formed via protonolysis of alkylboranes. This simple reaction requires the use of severe reaction conditions, that is, treatment with a carboxylic acid at high temperature (> 150° C). We report here a mild radical procedure for the transformation of organoboranes to alkanes. 4-tert- Butylcatechol, a well-established radical inhibitor and antioxidant, is acting as a source of ...
