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Organoboranes are chemical compounds that contain a carbon-boron bond. They are a versatile class of reagents in organic synthesis, finding use in a variety of transformations. The boron atom in an organoborane typically has an electron deficiency, making it a Lewis acid. This property influences their reactivity and the types of reactions they readily undergo.

Organoboranes can be synthesized through several methods. Hydroboration, the addition of a borane reagent across a carbon-carbon double or triple bond, is a common and important route. Other methods include the reaction of organometallic reagents with boron halides or esters, and transmetalation reactions. The stability and reactivity of organoboranes vary depending on the substituents attached to the boron atom. Alkylboranes, for instance, are generally more reactive than arylboranes.

One of the most significant applications of organoboranes is in the Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction. This palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction allows for the formation of new carbon-carbon bonds between an organoborane and an organic halide or pseudohalide. This reaction is widely used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and materials. Organoboranes also play a role in other important reactions such as hydroboration-oxidation, which leads to the anti-Markovnikov addition of water to alkenes, and in various rearrangement reactions. Their tunable reactivity and ability to participate in selective transformations make them indispensable tools in modern organic chemistry.