Synthesis of Zn-Li Bimetallic Compound and Its Catalytic Application in Hydroboration of Isocyanate

Abstract
There are very few reports on the isocyanate hydroboration. So far, the Zn-catalyzed hydroboration of isocyanate has not been reported. The synthesis of a novel asymmetric beta-diketiminate Zn-Li bimetallic compound and its application as a highly efficient catalyst in the hydroboration of various isocyanates with HBpin in high yields are reported. The preliminary mechanism of hydroboration reaction has been explored.