Radical Hydroboration and Hydrosilylation of <i>gem</i>-Difluoroalkenes: Synthesis of α-Difluorinated Alkylborons and Alkylsilanes

Abstract

A first example of radical hydroboration and hydrosilylation of gem-difluoroalkenes using ABIN as the radical initiator is described. This protocol features good functional group tolerance, operational simplicity, high atom economy, and easy scale-up, enabling efficient assembly of a wide range of α-difluorinated alkylborons and alkylsilanes in moderate to excellent yields. The synthetic utility of these products is demonstrated by further transformation of the C–B bond and C–Si bond into valuable CF2-containing molecules.