Synthesis of Boranils by Iodide-Mediated Demethylative Borylation and Their Properties

Key Points

• This research aims to synthesize boranils through iodide-promoted demethylative borylation and evaluate their physical properties.
• Synthesis involved iodide-promoted demethylative borylation using BF3•OEt2, Bu4NI, and Et3N.
• Targeted synthesis of boranils included heteroaromatics and π-extended variations.
• Physical properties were assessed and compared with DFT calculations.
• Boranils were synthesized efficiently with specific reagents showing high yields.
• Physical properties were consistent with theoretical predictions from DFT calculations.
• Demethylative borylation enabled diverse boranils with unique structural features.