Pd-catalysed cross-coupling of allenylic carbonates with gem -diborylalkanes: efficient synthesis of isoprenylboronates.

A simple and novel Pd-catalysed cross-coupling reaction of allenylic carbonates with different gem -diborylalkanes was developed. Under mild reaction conditions, synthetically useful and versatile isoprenylboronates could be obtained selectively in moderate to high yields. Furthermore, the utility of the novel isoprenylboronate is demonstrated through isoprenylboration and homologation.