We have investigated the possibility of synthesizing substituted vinyl boronates from gem-borylsilylmethane derivatives using the Peterson olefination. Our results show a total chemoselectivity for the Peterson olefination over the boron-Wittig reaction, and a low Z selectivity, regardless of the nature of the carbonyl partner. A mechanistic study helps explain observed reactivity, chemoselectivity and stereoselectivity.
Janssens, J., Berionni, G., & Robiette, R. (2025). Synthesis of Vinyl Boronates from Aldehydes and Ketones by Peterson Olefination: Investigation of the Peterson/Boron‐Wittig Chemoselectivity. European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 28, e202500033. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejoc.202500033 (Original work published 2025)