Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol.132, No.4, 1202-1202, 2010
Copper-Promoted Coupling of Vinyl Boronates and Alcohols: A Mild Synthesis of Allyl Vinyl Ethers
A copper-promoted coupling of vinyl pinacol boronate esters and alcohols for the synthesis of enol ethers is reported. The reaction occurs In 50-99% yield and is compatible with a variety of functional groups. Cupric acetate is the copper Source, and triethylamine buffer is used to prevent protodeboration; the reaction occurs at room temperature. In addition to excellent chemoselectivity, the reaction is stereospecific.