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This research aims to develop a direct and efficient synthesis method for fluorinated organoborons.

Controllable Chemodivergent Synthesis of α‐Trifluoromethyl Boronates and gem ‐Difluoroalkenyl Boronates via Photoredox 1,2‐Boron Migratory Carbonylation

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Randomized trial demonstrates chemodivergent synthesis of boronates in fluorinated compounds, suggesting practical applications in drug discovery.

This research aims to develop a direct and efficient synthesis method for fluorinated organoborons.
Employed visible-light-driven, transition-metal-free borocarbonylation of α-trifluoromethyl styrenes.
Utilized EDA complexes and photoredox systems for radical generation and transformations.
Managed kinetic challenges through controlled radical trapping and hydrogen atom transfer.
Successfully synthesized α-trifluoromethyl boronates with controlled radical pathways.
Achieved gem-difluoroalkenyl boronates through single-electron transfer and β-fluoride elimination.
Demonstrated practical and programmable platform for constructing fluorinated organoborons.

Cui et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial demonstrates chemodivergent synthesis of boronates in fluorinated compounds, suggesting practical applications in drug discovery.