Copper-catalyzed 1,4-protosilylation and 1,4-protoborylation of enynic orthoesters for synthesis of functionalized 2,3-allenoates

Herein, copper-catalyzed 1,4-protosilylation and 1,4-protoborylation of enynic orthoesters have been developed. The enynic orthoesters as precursors of unstable enynic esters were applied to produce the functionalized 2,3-allenoate products. Meanwhile, the asymmetric 1,4-protosilylation of enynic orthoesters with PhMe2Si-Bpin was also studied. The chiral monopyridine imidazoline ligand was efficient to provide the asymmetric 1,4-protosilylation products with high enantioselectivity.