Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to 1,2-azaborines and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Provided are methods for fabricating a graphene nanoribbon (GNR). The methods comprise performing, n times, a protecting-group-aided iterative synthesis (PAIS) step; performing, m times, an iterative binomial synthesis (IBS) step; or both; cross-coupling a final deprotected polyarene intermediate with an endcapper to form a GNR precursor; and subjecting the GNR precursor to conditions to induce cyclodehydrogenation to form a GNR.

Abstract: A diastereoselective method of preparing benzofuran-based 4,5-spirocycles via metal catalyzed alkenylation is described. The method can be used to provide compounds containing the benzofuranone-4,5-spirocyclic motif of the phainanoids, a class a natural products having immunosuppressive activity. Synthetic analogs of phainanoids, e.g., compounds that mimic the structure of the “western” part of the structure of the phainanoids and that contain the benzofuranone-4,5-spirocycle are described, as well as their synthetic intermediates, and their methods of synthesis.

Abstract: A diastereoselective method of preparing benzofuran-based 4,5-spirocycles via metal catalyzed alkenylation is described. The method can be used to provide compounds containing the benzofuranone-4,5-spirocyclic motif of the phainanoids, a class a natural products having immunosuppressive activity. Synthetic analogs of phainanoids, e.g., compounds that mimic the structure of the “western” part of the structure of the phainanoids and that contain the benzofuranone-4,5-spirocycle are described, as well as their synthetic intermediates, and their methods of synthesis.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a dual-catalysis system for direct conversion of olefins to alcohols. The cooperative catalytic system contains one oxidizing catalyst and one transfer-hydrogenation catalyst. A wide variety of olefins, including aromatic and aliphatic olefins, can be used as the reactant. The transformation proceeds with anti-Markovnikov selectivity, and in some aspects provides primary alcohols as major products. The disclosure further provides a system for oxidation of olefins with anti-Markovnikov selectivity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the ?-C—H H functionalization of carbonyl compounds that is both selective and broadly applicable. The methods provide direct ?-arylation of carbonyl compound with a diverse array of aryl or heteroaryl halides, aryl or heteroryl tosylate, aryl or heteroaryl triflates, or diaryliodonium salts, by palladium catalysis in the presence of a ligand and promoter.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a dual-catalysis system for direct conversion of olefins to alcohols. The cooperative catalytic system contains one oxidizing catalyst and one transfer-hydrogenation catalyst. A wide variety of olefins, including aromatic and aliphatic olefins, can be used as the reactant. The transformation proceeds with anti-Markovnikov selectivity, and in some aspects provides primary alcohols as major products. The disclosure further provides a system for oxidation of olefins with anti-Markovnikov selectivity.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a dual-catalysis system for direct conversion of olefins to alcohols. The cooperative catalytic system contains one oxidizing catalyst and one transfer-hydrogenation catalyst. A wide variety of olefins, including aromatic and aliphatic olefins, can be used as the reactant. The transformation proceeds with anti-Markovnikov selectivity, and in some aspects provides primary alcohols as major products. The disclosure further provides a system for oxidation of olefins with anti-Markovnikov selectivity.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a dual-catalysis system for direct conversion of olefins to alcohols. The cooperative catalytic system contains one oxidizing catalyst and one transfer-hydrogenation catalyst. A wide variety of olefins, including aromatic and aliphatic olefins, can be used as the reactant. The transformation proceeds with anti-Markovnikov selectivity, and in some aspects provides primary alcohols as major products. The disclosure further provides a system for oxidation of olefins with anti-Markovnikov selectivity.