Catalytic regioselective 3,4-difunctionalization of 3-iodo-o-carborane via Pd migration†
Abstract
A Pd-catalyzed one-pot regioselective difunctionalization of 3-iodo-o-carborane has been achieved for the synthesis of a wide variety of 3-alkyl-4-Nu-o-carboranes (Nu = aryl, alkyl, amino, or thio groups) in moderate to excellent yields. This protocol combines the sequential activation of cage B(3)–I and B(4)–H bonds via Pd 1,4-migration.