Issue 12, 2022

Metal-catalysed C–H bond activation and borylation

Abstract

Transition metal-catalysed direct borylation of hydrocarbons via C–H bond activation has received a remarkable level of attention as a popular reaction in the synthesis of organoboron compounds owing to their synthetic versatility. While controlling the site-selectivity was one of the most challenging issues in these C–H borylation reactions, enormous efforts of several research groups proved instrumental in dealing with selectivity issues that presently reached an impressive level for both proximal and distal C–H bond borylation reactions. For example, in the case of ortho C–H bond borylation reactions, innovative methodologies have been developed either by the modification of the directing groups attached with the substrates or by creating new catalytic systems via the design of new ligand frameworks. Whereas meta and para selective C–H borylations remained a formidable challenge, numerous innovative concepts have been developed within a very short period of time by the development of new catalytic systems with the employment of various noncovalent interactions. Moreover, significant advancements have occurred for aliphatic C(sp3)–H borylations as well as enantioselective borylations. In this review article, we aim to discuss and summarize the different approaches and findings related to the development of directed proximal ortho, distal meta/para, aliphatic (racemic and enantioselective) borylation reactions since 2014. Additionally, considering the C–H borylation reaction as one of the most important mainstream reactions, various applications of this C–H borylation reaction toward the synthesis of natural products, therapeutics, and applications in materials chemistry will be summarized in the last part of this review article.

Graphical abstract: Metal-catalysed C–H bond activation and borylation

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
25 Oct 2021
First published
30 May 2022

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2022,51, 5042-5100

Metal-catalysed C–H bond activation and borylation

R. Bisht, C. Haldar, M. M. M. Hassan, M. E. Hoque, J. Chaturvedi and B. Chattopadhyay, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2022, 51, 5042 DOI: 10.1039/D1CS01012C

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