Fluorine-controlled C–H borylation of arenes catalyzed by a PSiN-pincer platinum complex

Abstract

An efficient, regioselective synthesis of fluorine-substituted arylboronic esters was achieved through fluorine-controlled C–H borylation of arenes with diboron catalyzed by a PSiN–platinum complex. The promising utility of the PSiN–platinum catalyst and its unique regioselectivity were demonstrated for the first time, which would complement the well-developed Ir-catalyzed C–H borylation.