@article { , title = {Amine catalysis for the organocatalytic diboration of challenging alkenes}, abstract = {© 2016 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH \& Co. KGaA, Weinheim The generation of in situ sp 2 –sp 3 diboron adducts has revolutionised the synthesis of organoboranes. Organocatalytic diboration reactions have represented a milestone in terms of unpredictable reactivity of these adducts. However, current methodologies have limitations in terms of substrate scope, selectivity and functional group tolerance. Here a new methodology based on the use of simple amines as catalyst is reported. This methodology provides a completely selective transformation overcoming current substrate scope and functional/protecting group limitations. Mechanistic studies have been included in this report.}, doi = {10.1002/chem.201603979}, eissn = {1521-3765}, issn = {0947-6539}, issue = {49}, journal = {Chemistry: a European journal}, pages = {17552-17556}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {Wiley}, url = {https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/443716}, volume = {22}, keyword = {G.W. Gray Centre for Advanced Materials, E.A. Milne Centre for Astrophysics, High Performance Computing (Hull Viper), Lasers and Light Matter Interactions, Specialist Research - Other, Organoboron, Organocatalysis, Lewis base, Amines, Density functional calculations}, year = {2016}, author = {Farre, Albert and Soares, Kaline and Briggs, Rachel A. and Balanta, Angelica and Benoit, David M. and Bonet, Amadeu} }