The electroreduction of allylic halide derivatives in the presence of pinacolborane afforded allylboronic pinacol esters with moderate to good yields (up to 86%) and high regioselectivities. The electrosynthesis was carried out in a single-compartment cell with an Al anode, in THF at room temperature and it constitutes an alternative route for the preparation of allylboronic esters under mild conditions. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.