A novel route has been described for C−H borylation and hydroxylation of benzenethiols directed by adamantane-1carbonyl using BBr 3 . The protocol generates corresponding arylboronic esters and phenols in moderate to excellent yields under metal-free conditions. In addition, the borylated product can be transformed and the directing group can be removed in good yields, which will facilitate the synthesis of structurally diverse benzenethiols.