Catalytic dehydrogenative borylation of alkenes provides an efficient and straightforward method for the preparation of synthetically useful vinylboronate esters. Here, we present a summary of developments and recent advances in this area, classified according to the various reactants and catalyst systems.

1 Introduction

2 Catalytic Dehydrogenative Borylation of Alkenes by Using Boranes

3 Catalytic Dehydrogenative Borylation of Alkenes by Using Diboranes

4 Zirconium-Catalyzed H _² –Acceptorless Dehydrogenative Borylation of Alkenes with Boranes

5 Conclusion and Outlook