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A Ni-catalyzed method for arylboration is disclosed. The method allows for highly stereoselective arylboration of unactivated alkenes. The reactions utilize a simple Ni-catalyst and work with a broad range of alkenes and aryl bromides. The products represent useful intermediates for chemical synthesis due to the versatility of the C -- B bond. Preliminary mechanistic details of the method are also disclosed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A method for the catalytic enantioselective arylboration of alkenylarenes is disclosed. The reaction leads to the formation of 1,1-diarylalkanes that also incorporate an additional pinacol boronic ester which can be easily transformed to a variety of groups. The products are formed with excellent diastereoselectivities and enantioselectivities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A method for the diastereoselective carboboration of 1,2-disubstituted styrenes with aryl/vinyl bromides and (Bpin)2 is reported. High diastereoselectivities and yields are observed for the formation of either diastereomer of the product from a single alkene isomer. These reactions provide access to a diverse range of structures from simple starting materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A synergistic Pd/Cu system for the coupling of alkenes, (Bpin)2 (pin = pinacolate), and aryl/vinyl bromides is disclosed. This method allows for the catalytic generation of secondary Csp(3)-Cu nucleophiles in situ and subsequent Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling., (© 2014 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.)