Enantioselective hydroboration of olefins catalysed by cationic rhodium complexes of 2-phenylquinazolin-4-yl-2-(diphenylphosphino)naphthalene

Cationic rhodium complexes of 2-phenylquinazolin-4-yl-2-(diphenylphosphino)naphthalene catalyse the hydroboration of indene, tetrahydronaphthalene and a range of styrenes in high yields, regioselectivities and with enantiomer excesses of up to 97%.