Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(3), P. 560 - 565
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
Utilizing
a
robotic
visible-light
photocatalytic
system,
we
realized
metal-free
and
100%
atom-economical
method
for
the
difunctionalization
of
alkynes
with
high
stereoselectivity
regioselectivity.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(16)
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Abstract
Radical
difunctionalization
of
aliphatic
alkynes
provides
direct
access
to
valuable
multi‐substituted
alkenes,
but
achieving
a
high
level
chemo‐
and
stereo‐control
remains
formidable
challenge.
Herein
novel
photoredox
neutral
alkyne
di‐functionalization
is
reported
through
functional
group
migration
followed
by
radical‐polar
crossover
energy
transfer‐enabled
stereoconvergent
isomerization
alkenes.
In
this
sequence,
hydroxyalkyl
an
aryl
are
incorporated
concomitantly
into
alkyne,
leading
diversely
functionalized
E‐allyl
alcohols.
The
scope
noteworthy,
the
reaction
tolerates
containing
hydrogen
donating
C─H
bonds
that
prone
intramolecular
atom
transfer.
protocol
features
broad
compatibility,
product
diversity,
exclusive
stereoselectivity,
thus
providing
practical
strategy
for
elusive
radical
unactivated
alkynes.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(29), P. 6230 - 6235
Published: July 16, 2024
In
this
study,
we
developed
a
light-induced
difunctionalization
of
[1.1.1]propellane
with
heteroaryl
sulfones
acting
as
difunctional
reagents,
allowing
the
introduction
alkyl
and
units
across
bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane
frameworks.
It
features
broad
substrate
scope
can
be
used
to
functionalize
structurally
complex
natural
products.
Mechanistic
investigations
indicate
Cs
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 16, 2024
Current
methodologies
for
the
functionalization
of
[1.1.1]propellane
primarily
focus
on
achieving
1,
3-difunctionalized
bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane
or
ring-opened
cyclobutane
moiety.
Herein,
we
report
an
innovative
approach
3-difunctionalization
[1.1.1]propellane,
enabling
access
to
a
diverse
range
highly
functionalized
cyclobutanes
via
nucleophilic
attack
followed
by
ring
opening
and
iron-hydride
hydrogen
atom
transfer.
To
enable
this
method,
developed
efficient
iron-catalyzed
hydropyridylation
various
alkenes
C
-
H
alkylation
pyridines
at
C4
position,
eliminating
need
stoichiometric
quantities
oxidants
reductants.
Mechanistic
investigations
reveal
that
resulting
N-centered
radical
serves
as
effective
oxidizing
agent,
facilitating
single-electron
transfer
oxidation
reduced
iron
catalyst.
This
process
efficiently
sustains
catalytic
cycle,
offering
significant
advantages
substrates
with
oxidatively
sensitive
functionalities
are
generally
incompatible
alternative
approaches.
The
strategy
presented
herein
is
not
only
mechanistically
compelling
but
also
demonstrates
broad
versatility,
highlighting
its
potential
late-stage
functionalization.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
In
this
study,
we
present
a
novel
catalyst-free
energy
transfer
mediated
radical
rearrangement
strategy
for
the
aryl-heterofunctionalization
of
unactivated
alkynes,
leading
to
synthesis
polyfunctional
olefins
with
exceptional
stereoselectivity.
This
innovative
approach,
driven
by
visible
light,
exemplifies
green
chemistry
principles
eliminating
reliance
on
transition
metals,
external
oxidants,
and
photocatalysts.
The
broad
applicability
our
method
is
demonstrated
through
successful
diverse
array
compounds,
including
vinyl
sulfones,
selenides,
sulfides.
Preliminary
mechanistic
insights
suggest
an
mechanism,
highlighting
efficiency
selectivity
strategy.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 2, 2025
1,2-Difunctionalization
of
alkynes
is
an
attractive
synthetic
protocol,
because
it
can
achieve
a
high
step
economy
and
provide
various
complex
organic
molecules.
This
study
demonstrates
the
visible-light-induced
carbamoylarylation
terminal
using
N-aryl
oxamic
acids
as
bifunctional
reagents.
The
transformation
involves
addition
carbamoyl
radicals
to
alkenes,
resulting
in
1,4-aryl
migration
via
C(aryl)-N
bond
cleavage
afford
corresponding
arylacrylamides
moderate
good
yields.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 14, 2025
Transition-metal-free
transformations
are
recognized
as
green
and
sustainable
methods
for
constructing
carbon-carbon
bonds
in
organic
synthesis.
This
review
describes
the
application
of
six
peroxides,
including
tert-butyl
hydroperoxide
(TBHP),
di-tert-butyl
peroxide
(DTBP),
peroxybenzoate
(TBPB),
benzoyl
(BPO),
dialauroyl
(DLP),
diguyl
(DCP),
C-C
bond
construction,
highlighting
selected
examples
mechanisms
challenging
transformations.
Each
section
concludes
with
a
detailed
overview
suitable
reagents
various
coupling
reactions
strengths
weaknesses
reported
works.
work
aims
to
inspire
further
innovations
transition-metal-free
oxidative
transformations,
promoting
eco-friendly
chemical
processes
paving
way
new
peroxide-based
synthesis
methods.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Spirocyclic
vinyl
sulfones,
which
incorporate
the
three-dimensional
structure
inherent
to
spiro
compounds
and
Michael
acceptor
reactivity
associated
with
hold
promise
for
novel
biological
activities.
The
lack
of
efficient
synthetic
methods,
however,
hinders
their
extensive
investigations
in
drug
discovery
development.
In
this
work,
we
describe
a
practical
versatile
approach
synthesis
multi-functionalized
spirocyclic
sulfones
from
easily
available
materials.
reaction
proceeds
efficiently
through
cascade
radical
cyclization
followed
by
(hetero)aryl
migration.
protocol
features
mild
photocatalytic
conditions
provides
access
diverse
range
products,
enabling
construction
complex
scaffolds,
including
medium-sized
ring-fused
sulfones.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(37), P. 4894 - 4897
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Described
herein
is
a
Cu-catalyzed
diarylation
of
aromatic
alkynes
via
radical
docking-migration
pathways,
leading
to
broad
range
valuable
triarylethenes.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Nitrogen
central
radicals
(NCRs)
are
versatile
synthetic
intermediates
for
creating
functional
nitrogen-containing
molecules.
Herein,
a
photosensitized
β-sulfonylamination
of
terminal
alkynes
as
well
acetylene
has
been
established
by
employing
N-sulfonyl
heteroaromatics
bifunctional
reagents
(BFRs)
to
efficiently
deliver
(E)-β-sulfonylvinylamines
with
excellent
regio-
and
stereoselectivities.
Mechanistic
studies
suggest
base-accelerated
energy
transfer
(EnT)
photocatalysis
involving
aromatic
NCR
formation,
radical
addition
alkynes,
sulfonylation
processes.