Non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) constitute a promising alternative for more classical polyurethanes (PUs) as they may display mechanical properties that can match those of PUs and their synthesis does not involve the use of toxic isocyanates.

The stereospecific cross-coupling of enantioenriched non-benzylic secondary alkyl boron compounds has been achieved. The high selectivity toward product formation over an undesired β-H elimination pathway is achieved via an intramolecular coordination of an ancillary carbonyl to the metal center in the diorganopalladium intermediate.