Electrochemical radical borylation of N-heterocycles with NHC-boranes: efficient access to the B–N bond

Green Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Hong Chang, Shiyi Zhuang, Jie Wang, Mengmeng Dong, Chen‐Jiang Liu, Weiwei Jin
DOI: 10.1039/d5gc06005b
Cited by: 2
References: 59

Abstract

First electrochemical generation of NHC-boryl radicals for B–N bond formation. This sustainable method uses electrons as clean reagents, requires no radical initiators or photocatalysts, and enables scalable continuous-flow electrosynthesis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organoboron and organosilicon chemistry Radical Photochemical Reactions Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Green Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
8
Pages
3541–3548
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN