Ir-catalyzed arylation, alkylation of quinones with boronic acids through C-C coupling

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.jorganchem.2014.12.036

Ir-catalyzed arylation, alkylation of quinones with boronic acids was developed under room temperature. Both aryl and alkyl boronic acids are suitable for this transformation. This expands the application scope of the iridium catalyst. This is also an excellent proof that iridium catalysts can be used in the C-C coupling of quinones and naphthoquinones with alkyl boronic acids.