A Ni-catalyzed borylation via C–F activation is described. This protocol is distinguished by a wide scope, including unactivated fluoroarenes, without compromising its efficiency and scalability, thus representing a significant step-forward toward the implementation of C–F activation protocols.
Ni-Catalyzed Borylation of Aryl Fluorides via C-F Cleavage
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2015, 137, 12470-12473.
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