Abstract
We report a regio- and stereoselective diboration of the terminal C═C bond of allenes by B2(dan)2 (dan = naphthalene-1,8-diaminato) in the presence of a Pt catalyst. This reaction is applicable to a broad range of substrates, including 1-arylallenes and 1,1-disubstituted allenes. The two boryl groups in the product exhibit distinct reactivities, enabling chemoselective transformations.