Table 3. Yield and Regioselectivity of Sodium Tetrakis(pyrazolyl)Borates (4a–fNa)a.
Pyrazole | R3 | R4 | R5 | TkpxNa (4Na) Yield (%)b |
---|---|---|---|---|
1a | tBu | H | H | 73 |
1b | tBu | Br | H | 64 |
1c | tBu | NO2 | H | 91 |
1f | Ms | Br | H | 93 |
Reaction conditions: 1a–f (4.1 mmol), NaH (4.1 mmol), toluene (15 mL) 30 min at 0 °C, BCl3·SMe2 (1 mmol) 24 h at rt.
Isolated yield.