Tethered α-boryl radical cyclizations of haloalkyl boronates

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(99)01970-X

Boroalkyl radicals readily cyclize onto alkenyl and alkynyl traps tethered via a C-B-O linkage. Oxidative cleavage of the C-B bond of the temporary connection following cyclization affords 1,3-diols in good yields.