Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
57(15), P. 4048 - 4052
Published: March 7, 2018
Abstract
The
asymmetric
synthesis
of
alkynyl
and
monofluoroalkenyl
isoindolinones
from
N‐methoxy
benzamides
α,α‐difluoromethylene
alkynes
is
enabled
by
C−H
activation
with
a
chiral
CpRh
III
catalyst.
Remarkably,
product
formation
solvent‐dependent;
are
afforded
in
MeOH
(up
to
86
%
yield,
99.6
ee
)
whereas
generated
i
PrCN
98:2
Z
/
E
,
93
).
Mechanistic
studies
revealed
allene
‐configured
alkenyl
rhodium
species
as
reaction
intermediates.
latter
transformed
into
the
corresponding
monofluoroalkene
upon
protonation
system
an
alkyne
unusual
anti
β‐F
elimination
system.
Notably,
kinetic
resolution
processes
occur
this
reaction.
Despite
moderate
enantiocontrol
for
allene,
‐monofluoroalkenyl
were
obtained
good
enantiopurities
one
or
two
sequential
processes.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
137(15), P. 4880 - 4883
Published: April 8, 2015
A
Rh-catalyzed
enantioselective
dearomatization
of
1-aryl-2-naphthols
with
internal
alkynes
via
C-H
functionalization
reaction
was
achieved.
In
the
presence
a
chiral
Cp/Rh
catalyst
and
combined
oxidants
Cu(OAc)2
air
(oxygen),
various
highly
enantioenriched
spirocyclic
enones
bearing
an
all-carbon
quaternary
stereogenic
center
could
be
synthesized
in
33-98%
yields
up
to
97:3
er.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
56(9), P. 2429 - 2434
Published: Jan. 26, 2017
Abstract
Cyclopentadienyl
(Cp)
ligands
enable
efficient
steering
of
various
transition‐metal‐catalyzed
transformations,
in
particular
enantioselective
C−H
activation.
Currently
only
few
chiral
Cp
are
available.
Therefore,
a
conceptually
general
approach
to
ligand
discovery
would
be
invaluable
as
it
the
applicable
and
efficiently
rapidly
vary
tune
their
structures.
Herein,
we
describe
three‐step
gram‐scale
synthesis
structurally
diverse
widely
collection
(JasCp
ligands)
with
highly
variable
adjustable
Their
modular
nature
amenability
rapid
structure
variation
enabled
for
three
Rh
III
‐catalyzed
activation
reactions,
including
one
unprecedented
transformation.
This
novel
should
further
transformations.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
58(4), P. 1153 - 1157
Published: Nov. 27, 2018
Abstract
Recent
advances
in
Cp
x
M
III
catalysis
(M=Co,
Rh,
Ir)
have
enabled
a
variety
of
enantioselective
C(sp
2
)−H
functionalization
reactions,
but
3
is
still
largely
unexplored.
We
describe
an
asymmetric
amidation
thioamides
using
achiral
Co
/chiral
carboxylic
acid
hybrid
catalytic
system,
which
provides
easy
and
straightforward
access
to
chiral
β‐amino
thiocarbonyl
carbonyl
building
blocks
with
quaternary
carbon
stereocenter.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
56(42), P. 13117 - 13121
Published: Aug. 29, 2017
Abstract
The
functionalization
of
carbon–hydrogen
bonds
in
non‐nucleophilic
substrates
using
α‐carbonyl
sulfoxonium
ylides
has
not
been
so
far
investigated,
despite
the
potential
safety
advantages
that
such
reagents
would
provide
over
either
diazo
compounds
or
their
situ
precursors.
Described
herein
are
cross‐coupling
reactions
with
C(sp
2
)−H
arenes
and
heteroarenes
presence
a
rhodium
catalyst.
reaction
proceeds
by
succession
C−H
activation,
migratory
insertion
ylide
into
carbon–metal
bond,
protodemetalation,
last
step
being
turnover‐limiting.
method
is
applied
to
synthesis
benz[c]acridines
when
allied
an
iridium‐catalyzed
dehydrative
cyclization.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
56(1), P. 364 - 367
Published: Aug. 30, 2016
Abstract
Compounds
with
stereogenic
phosphorus
atoms
are
frequently
used
as
ligands
for
transition‐metal
well
organocatalysts.
A
direct
catalytic
enantioselective
method
the
synthesis
of
P
‐chiral
compounds
from
easily
accessible
diaryl
phosphinamides
is
presented.
The
use
rhodium(III)
complexes
equipped
a
suitable
atropochiral
cyclopentadienyl
ligand
shown
to
enable
an
enantiodetermining
C−H
activation
step.
Upon
trapping
alkynes,
broad
variety
cyclic
phosphorus(V)
atom
formed
in
high
yields
and
enantioselectivities.
Moreover,
these
can
be
reduced
enantiospecifically
phosphorus(III)
compounds.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
60(24), P. 13198 - 13224
Published: July 16, 2020
The
creation
of
new
chiral
ligands
capable
providing
high
stereocontrol
in
metal-catalyzed
reactions
is
crucial
modern
organic
synthesis.
production
bioactive
molecules
as
single
enantiomers
increasingly
required,
and
asymmetric
catalysis
with
metal
complexes
constitutes
one
the
most
efficient
synthetic
strategies
to
access
optically
active
compounds.
Herein
we
offer
a
historical
overview
on
development
derivatives
ubiquitous
cyclopentadienyl
ligand
(CpX
),
detail
their
successful
application
broad
range
transformations.
Those
include
functionalization
challenging
C-H
bonds
beyond,
giving
an
extensive
catalogue
valuable
molecules.
A
critical
comparison
existing
families,
design,
synthesis,
complexation
different
metals
also
provided.
In
addition,
future
research
directions
are
discussed
further
enhance
performance
CpX
enantioselective
catalysis.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(23), P. 13748 - 13793
Published: Nov. 12, 2020
Direct
catalytic
transformation
of
C–H
bonds
to
new
functionalities
has
provided
a
powerful
strategy
synthesize
complex
molecular
scaffolds
in
straightforward
way.
Unstinting
efforts
the
synthetic
community
have
helped
overcome
long-standing
major
challenge
regioselectivity
by
introducing
directing
group
concept.
However,
full
potential
cannot
be
realized
unless
activated
are
stereochemically
controlled.
The
enantioselective
bond
functionalization
could
provide
an
imperative
tool
for
sustainable
way
synthesizing
chiral
scaffolds.
Despite
intrinsic
challenges
achieving
stereocontrol,
developed
different
tools
order
achieve
stereoselective
functionalization.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
remarkable
recent
advances
emerging
area
C(sp2)–H
highlight
and
opportunities,
emphasizing
techniques
so
far.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2014,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 4598 - 4601
Published: Aug. 20, 2014
The
Rh(III)-catalyzed
C-8
selective
direct
alkylation
and
alkynylation
of
quinoline
N-oxides
has
been
developed.
reactions
proceeded
highly
efficiently
at
room
temperature
over
a
broad
range
substrates
with
excellent
regioselectivity
functional
group
tolerance.
This
development
demonstrates
the
synthetic
utility
N-oxide
directing
as
stepping
stone
for
remote
C–H
functionalization
quinolines.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
138(12), P. 3935 - 3941
Published: Feb. 10, 2016
Application
of
chiral
derivatives
the
versatile
and
ubiquitous
cyclopentadienyl
ligand
has
long
remained
an
underdeveloped
area
in
asymmetric
catalysis.
In
this
Perspective
we
highlight
recent
exciting
results
that
demonstrate
their
enormous
potential.
particular,
provide
a
comparative
analysis
available
families,
overview
complexation
chemistry,
examination
application
catalytic
enantioselective
reactions.
We
also
discuss
current
limitations
speculate
on
developments
are
necessary
to
advance
field
further.