Rh-Catalyzed Ortho-Selective C-H Borylatiob of N-Functionalized Arenes with Silica-Supported Bridgehead Monophosphine Ligands

Supported phosphine-Rh systems, prepared in situ from silica-supported bridgehead monophosphines and [Rh(OH)(cod)]2, have enabled ortho-selective C-H borylation for a range of arenes containing nitrogen-based directing groups. The regioselectivity was excellent with various N-directing groups, including saturated and unsaturated N-heterocycles, tert-aminoalkyl groups, and iminetype C-N double bonds. The reaction showed significant tolerance toward steric repulsion around the reacting C-H bond. This Rh catalysis complements the Jr-catalyzed orthoborylation, which is effective for arenes with oxygen-based directing groups.