Bis(pinacolato)diborane is an organoboron reagent. It functions as a source of the [Bpin] moiety, which exhibits a pronounced nucleophilic character. This makes it valuable in the synthesis of various organoboranes, including organoboron compounds and arylboronates. Additionally, Bis(pinacolato)diborane is known to react with p-benzyne, leading to the production of tetraborylated products through a series of steps involving addition and 1,2-migration of the boryl group.
- Organoboron reagent
- Source of nucleophilic [Bpin] moiety
- Used in the synthesis of various organoboranes, including organoboron compounds and arylboronates
- Reacts with p-benzyne to produce tetraborylated products