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Formally, the reaction is an example of a group transfer reaction. However, an analysis of the orbitals involved reveals that the reaction is 'pseudopericyclic' and not subject to the Woodward–Hoffmann rules for pericyclic reactivity. Hydroboration of a terminal alkene to a trialkylborane, showing idealized image of the cyclic transition state.
Hydroboration–oxidation is an anti-Markovnikov reaction, with the hydroxyl group attaching to the less-substituted carbon. The reaction thus provides a more stereospecific and complementary regiochemical alternative to other hydration reactions such as acid-catalyzed addition and the oxymercuration–reduction process.
The rhodium-catalyzed hydroboration reaction is thought to be initiated with the dissociation of a triphenylphosphine from the Rh(I) centre. Oxidative addition of the B-H bond of the borane reagent to this 14 e − species is then followed by coordination of the alkene to the 16e − Rh(III) hydride complex.
9-Borabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane or 9-BBN is an organoborane compound. This colourless solid is used in organic chemistry as a hydroboration reagent.The compound exists as a hydride-bridged dimer, which easily cleaves in the presence of reducible substrates.
These solutions, which are colorless, are used for reductions and hydroboration, reactions that are useful in synthesis of organic compounds. A common alternative to BHF•THF is borane–dimethylsulfide , which has a longer shelf life and effects similar transformations.
In the hydroboration reaction, diborane also reacts readily with alkenes to form trialkylboranes. This reaction pattern is rather general and the resulting alkyl borates can be readily derivatized, e.g. to alcohols. Although early work on hydroboration relied on diborane, it has been replaced by borane dimethylsulfide, which is more safely handled.
In hydroboration-oxidation, the OH group adds to the less-substituted carbon in the double bond. While researching these reducing agents, Brown's coworker, Dr. B. C. Subba Rao, discovered an unusual reaction between sodium borohydride and ethyl oleate. The borohydride added hydrogen and boron to the carbon-carbon double bond in the ethyl oleate.
Disiamylborane is prepared by hydroboration of trimethylethylene with diborane. [1] The reaction stops at the secondary borane due to steric hindrance. Disiamylborane is relatively selective for terminal alkynes and alkenes vs internal alkynes and alkenes. Like most hydroboration, the addition proceeds in an anti-Markovnikov manner. [1]