Synthesis of C₃B Four-membered Rings

Dedication

Published as part of the Special Topic Dedicated to Thieme Chemistry Journal Awardees.

Abstract

Four-membered boracycles have long been overlooked due to their synthetic challenge. In this Short Review paper, we summarized the traditional synthetic methods and our recent endeavors in accessing boron-containing four-membered rings.

Keywords

Boron - Organoboron compounds - Organic synthesis - Strained ring

Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 11. November 2025

Angenommen nach Revision: 09. Februar 2026

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
19. Februar 2026

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