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  • Organic Chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Synthetic Methodology

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  • Organoboron compounds are versatile synthetic intermediates.
  • Iridium-catalyzed C-H borylation offers high selectivity.
  • Para C-H bond borylation is synthetically challenging due to steric hindrance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of iridium-catalyzed para-selective C-H borylation strategies.
  • To highlight the role of weak noncovalent interactions in activating para C-H bonds.
  • To discuss current progress, challenges, and future prospects in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on iridium-catalyzed C-H borylation.
  • Categorization of strategies based on the type of noncovalent interactions employed.
  • Analysis of reaction mechanisms and selectivity control.

Main Results:

  • Development of diverse strategies utilizing noncovalent interactions for para C-H borylation.
  • Demonstration of successful activation of sterically hindered para C-H bonds.
  • Advancement in achieving high selectivity in borylation reactions.

Conclusions:

  • Weak noncovalent interactions are key to overcoming challenges in para C-H borylation.
  • Significant progress has been made in iridium-catalyzed para-selective C-H borylation.
  • Further research is needed to explore novel interactions and expand substrate scope.