Copper-catalyzed 1,6-conjugate addition of para-quinone methides with diborylmethane

Presented herein is the first 1,6-conjugate addition of diborylmethane, which is promoted by a simple and inexpensive copper catalytic system. This method features high yields, good selectivities and broad functional group compatibilities.

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The article presents the first 1,6-conjugate addition of diborylmethane using a simple and inexpensive copper catalytic system. This method demonstrates high yields, good selectivities, and compatibility with a wide range of functional groups.