Formation of Carbon-Carbon Bonds by Using Organoboranes

All articles of this category The use of organoboranes for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds is reviewed. Reaction principles and mechanisms, various types of organoboranes reacted and applications to alkylation, vinylation, alkynylation, hydroxyalkylation, and acylation are described. 1. Introduction 2. General Remarks 2.1. Reaction Principles 2.2. Boranes Used 3. Applications 3.1. Alkylation by Substitution of Unactivated Halides 3.2. 1,4-Addition Reactions 3.3. Insertion Reactions of Carbenoid Species 3.4. Hydroxyalkylation and Vinylation Reactions Using Vinylboranes and Borates 3.5. Vinylation, Alkynylation, and Acylation Reactions Using Alkynylboranes and Borates 3.6. Acylation Reactions using Cyanoborates 3.7. Miscellaneous Reactions 4. Conclusions