Xiaofan Shi, Ling Zhu, Lin Zhang, Zuoyin Yang, Min Pu, Ming Lei
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Abstract
Density functional theory (DFT) studies reveal the origin of the regioselectivity and stereoselectivity in Co-IPO-catalyzed hydroboration of aryl alkenes. Four insertion pathways dictate selectivity, with anti-Markovnikov S-product formation (Path A) being energetically favored. The alkene insertion step and σ-bond metathesis step jointly determine the selectivity of the reaction. In addition, the steric hindrance from the −NPhiPr2 moiety of the IPO ligand critically controls selectivity. Interestingly, substituting −NPhiPr2 with −NCH3 shifts selectivity toward Markovnikov products.
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