In the presence of catalytic Ni(cod)(2) and P(f-Bu)(3), ketones, dienes, and B-2(pin)(2) undergo a stereoselective multicomponent coupling reaction. Upon oxidation, the reaction furnishes 1,3-diols as the major reaction product.
In the presence of catalytic Ni(cod)(2) and P(f-Bu)(3), ketones, dienes, and B-2(pin)(2) undergo a stereoselective multicomponent coupling reaction. Upon oxidation, the reaction furnishes 1,3-diols as the major reaction product.