Organotrifluoroborate

Organotrifluoroborates are organoboron compounds that contain an anion with the general formula [RBF3]−. They can be thought of as protected boronic acids, or as adducts of carbanions and boron trifluoride. Organotrifluoroborates are tolerant of air and moisture[1] and are easy to handle and purify.[2] They are often used in organic synthesis as alternatives to boronic acids (RB(OH)2), boronate esters (RB(OR′)2), and organoboranes (R3B), particularly for Suzuki-Miyaura coupling.[3][4]

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Structure

thermal ellipsoid model of [PhBF3]−, as found
in the crystal structure of K[PhBF3][5]
space-filling packing diagram of
the crystal structure of K[PhBF3][5]

Synthesis

See also: Organoboron chemistry#Borates

Boronic acids RB(OH)2 react with potassium bifluoride K[HF2] to form trifluoroborate salts K[RBF3].

Mechanism

The mechanism of organotrifluoroborate-based Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reactions has recently been investigated in detail. The organotrifluoroborate hydrolyses to the corresponding boronic acid in situ, so a boronic acid can be used in place of an organotrifluoroborate, as long as it is added slowly and carefully.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ "Alfa Aesar – Product Flyers & Technical Reviews – Organotrifluoroborates". http://www.alfa.com/en/docs/Organotrifluoroborates.pdf. 
  2. ^ "Sigma-Aldrich – Chemical Synthesis – Technology Spotlights – Organotrifluoroborates". http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/chemistry/chemical-synthesis/technology-spotlights/organotrifluoroborates.html. 
  3. ^ Darses, Sylvain; Genet, Jean-Pierre (2008). "Potassium Organotrifluoroborates: New Perspectives in Organic Synthesis". Chem. Rev. 108 (1): 288–325. doi:10.1021/cr0509758. PMID 18095714. 
  4. ^ Molander, Gary A.; Ellis, Noel (2007). "Organotrifluoroborates: Protected Boronic Acids That Expand the Versatility of the Suzuki Coupling Reaction". Acc. Chem. Res. 40 (4): 275–286. doi:10.1021/ar050199q. PMID 17256882. 
  5. ^ a b Conole, G.; Clough, A.; Whiting, A. (1995). "Potassium Trifluorophenylborate". Acta Cryst. C 51 (6): 1056–1059. doi:10.1107/S0108270194014198. 
  6. ^ Butters, M.; Harvey, J. N.; Jover, J.; Lennox, A. J. J.; Lloyd-Jones, G. C.; Murray, P. M. (2010). "Aryl Trifluoroborates in Suzuki-Miyaura Coupling: The Roles of Endogenous Aryl Boronic Acid and Fluoride". Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 49 (30): 5156–60. doi:10.1002/anie.201001522. PMID 20544767. 
  7. ^ "Mechanism Of Suzuki-Miyaura Coupling Revealed". Chemical & Engineering News. http://pubs.acs.org/isubscribe/journals/cen/88/i26/html/8826scic6.html. Retrieved 2010-06-27. 

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