Jan Heller, Christoph D. Buch, Alexander V. Virovets, Eugenia Peresypkina, Hans-Wolfram Lerner, Felipe Fantuzzi and Matthias Wagner
Chem. Sci., 2025,16, 20329-20343
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Abstract
Perhalogenated silylboranes X2B–SiX3 (X = Cl, I) were prepared in three steps on gram scale. They enable catalyst-free olefin silaboration, including unique 1,1-addition to cyclohexene, with broad functionalization potential.
Zhihua Cai, Qing-Qing Bu, Xi-Yu Wang, Shengchao Yang, Jian Zhou and Jin-Sheng Yu
Chem. Sci., 2025,16, 2154-2169
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Abstract
This review summarizes the recent advances in synthetic applications of silylboronates as silyl radical precursors, discusses the advantages and limitations of each method, and illustrates the synthetic chances still open for further exploration.
Jannik Gilmer, Timo Trageser, Luis Čaić, Alexander Virovets, Michael Bolte, Hans-Wolfram Lerner, Felipe Fantuzzi and Matthias Wagner
Chem. Sci., 2023,14, 4589-4596
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Abstract
9-Borafluorene-based diboranes and silylboranes spontaneously add to C![[double bond, length as m-dash]](https://www.rsc.org/images/entities/char_e001.gif)
C or C![[triple bond, length as m-dash]](https://www.rsc.org/images/entities/char_e002.gif)
C bonds. Despite their different charge and bond polarization, key orbital interactions of substrate activation are identical for both valence isoelectronic derivatives.
Priya Ghosh and Anil K. Saikia
Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024,22, 8991-9020
Abstract
The advancements in heterocycle synthesis through BF3·OEt2 catalyzed/mediated cyclization of alkynes have been highlighted.
Peng Zhang, Yinan Wang, Zixin Deng and Jiangtao Gao
Org. Biomol. Chem., 2025,23, 546-578
Abstract
The review thoroughly examines recent progress in C–P bond formation reactions and considers the future directions in this area of research.