Recent Advances in the Radical Chemistry of Alkylboronic Acids and Derivatives

Due to their versatility and stability, alkylboronic acids and their derivatives have emerged as valuable reagents in organic synthesis, particularly in radical chemistry for constructing diverse carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. Recent advancements have expanded their applications, enabling the generation of alkyl radicals under milder conditions, safely and cost-effectively. This mini-review focuses on recent advances in the methods by which radicals are generated from alkylboronic acids and derivatives, with a special focus on the reaction mechanism and applications of the methodology to different classes of reactions. We hope this review will enrich the knowledge and help further design and development in radical-based organic transformations using alkyl boronic acid and derivatives.