Synlett 2012; 23(10): 1411-1415
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291147
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A Perspective on Direct Electrophilic Arene Borylation

Michael J. Ingleson*
Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK, Fax: +44(161)2754598   Email: michael.ingleson@manchester.ac.uk
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Publication History

Received: 14 February 2012

Accepted after revision: 10 April 2012

Publication Date:
29 May 2012 (online)


Abstract

Direct electrophilic arene borylation is introduced as a new synthetic approach to aryl boronate esters. This perspective covers both the key historic breakthroughs and the more recent developments in this area.