Stereoselective Synthesis of Vinylboronates by Rh-Catalyzed Borylation of Stereoisomeric Mixtures

main observation and conclusion The stereoselective preparation of vinylboronates via rhodium-catalyzed borylation of E/Z mixtures of vinyl actetates is described, and this method was also extended to synthesis of vinyldiboronates. These transformations feature high functional group compatibility and mild reaction conditions. Control experiments support a mechanism that involved a Rh-catalyzed borylation-isomerization sequence. The isomerization of (Z)-vinylboronates to (E)-isomers was also demonstrated.