The synthesis of tri- and tetra-aryl alkenes is limited by poor regio- and stereoselectivity. Here MIDA boronate-substituted aryl alkynes are used to achieve regioselective three-component diarylation of the alkyne and to provide a cross-coupling handle for subsequent elaboration to tri- or tetra-substituted products.
- E. Emily Lin
- Jia-Qiang Wu
- Honggen Wang
