Direct, high-yielding, one-step synthesis of vic-diols from aryl alkynes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2018.01.041

An unprecedented, high yielding, direct, one-step synthesis of vic-diols from alkynes has been developed via metal-free, open-to-air dihydroboration with ammonia borane. The electronics of the alkyne and the reaction stoichiometry are critical for obtaining optimal yields of the 1,2-diol.