Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
142(16), P. 7379 - 7385
Published: April 7, 2020
A
series
of
rhodium
complexes
bearing
sterically
and
electronically
tunable
cyclopentadienyl
ligands,
prepared
by
utilizing
Co2(CO)8-mediated
[2+2+1]
cyclization
as
a
key
step,
were
synthesized.
In
the
presence
2.5
mol%
CpmRh4,
unprecedented
enantioselective
[4+1]
annulation
reaction
benzamides
alkenes
was
achieved
with
broad
substrate
scope
under
mild
conditions,
providing
variety
isoindolinones
excellent
regio-
enantioselectivity
(up
to
94%
yield,
97:3
er).
Preliminary
mechanistic
studies
suggest
that
involves
an
oxidative
Heck
intramolecular
alkene
hydroamination
reaction.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
121(8), P. 4805 - 4902
Published: March 27, 2021
Atropisomerism
is
a
stereochemical
behavior
portrayed
by
three-dimensional
molecules
that
bear
rotationally
restricted
σ
bond.
Akin
to
the
well-represented
point-chiral
molecules,
atropisomerically
chiral
compounds
are
finding
increasing
utilities
in
many
disciplines
where
molecular
asymmetry
influential.
This
provides
steady
demand
on
atroposelective
synthesis,
numerous
synthetic
pursuits
have
been
rewarded
with
conceptually
novel
and
streamlined
methods
while
expanding
structural
diversity
of
atropisomers.
review
summarizes
key
achievements
stereoselective
preparation
biaryl,
heterobiaryl,
nonbiaryl
atropisomers
documented
between
2015
2020.
Emphasis
placed
strategies
for
each
class,
examples
cited
illustrate
potential
applications
accessed
atropochiral
targets.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
51(1), P. 170 - 180
Published: Dec. 22, 2017
ConspectusThe
history
of
transition
metal
catalysis
is
heavily
steeped
in
ligand
design,
clearly
demonstrating
the
importance
this
approach.
The
intimate
relationship
between
and
can
profoundly
affect
outcome
a
reaction,
often
impacting
selectivity,
physical
properties,
lifetime
catalyst.
Importantly,
metal–ligand
provide
near
limitless
opportunities
for
reaction
discovery.
Over
past
several
years,
transition-metal-catalyzed
C–H
bond
functionalization
reactions
have
been
established
as
critical
foundation
organic
chemistry
that
provides
new
forming
strategies.
Among
d-block
elements,
palladium
arguably
one
most
popular
metals
to
accomplish
such
transformations.
One
possible
explanation
achievement
could
be
broad
set
phosphine
amine
based
ligands
available
chemist's
toolbox
compatible
with
palladium.
In
parallel,
other
investigated
functionalization.
them,
pentamethylcyclopentadienyl
(Cp*)
Rh(III)
complexes
emerged
powerful
mode
transformations
providing
spectrum
reactivity.
This
approach
possesses
advantage
very
low
catalyst
loading,
are
typically
performed
under
mild
conditions
allowing
functional
group
tolerance.
Cp*Rh(III)
considered
privileged
plethora
involving
cleavage
event
developed.
search
alternative
cyclopentadienyl
has
eclipsed
by
tremendous
effort
devoted
exploring
considerable
scope
catalyzed
complexes,
despite
potential
strategy
enabling
Thus,
modification
efforts
an
exception
research
directed
toward
rhodium
catalysts
sparse.
Recently,
chiral
appeared
enantioselective
Rh(III)-catalyzed
performed.
Alongside
ligands,
equally
important
collection
achiral
cyclopentadienyl-derived
also
emerged.
design
already
translated
significant
success
solving
inherent
problems
reactivity
selectivity
encountered
throughout
development
Account
describes
evolution
skeletons
Rh(III)-catalysis
since
introduction
present.
Specific
emphasis
placed
on
synthetic
applications
achieved
mono-,
di-,
or
pentasubstituted
exhibiting
stunning
effect
selectivity.
Furthermore,
underlying
question
when
dealing
strategies
explain
reason
outperforms
another.
Conjecture
speculation
abound,
but
extensive
characterization
their
steric
electronic
properties
carried
out
information
about
all
contribute
our
understanding
give
crucial
pieces
solve
puzzle.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
57(39), P. 12901 - 12905
Published: July 25, 2018
An
enantioselective
C-H
arylation
of
phosphine
oxides
with
o-quinone
diazides
catalyzed
by
an
iridium(III)
complex
bearing
atropchiral
cyclopentadienyl
(Cpx
)
ligand
and
phthaloyl
tert-leucine
as
co-catalyst
is
reported.
The
method
allows
access
to
a)
P-chiral
biaryl
oxides,
b)
atropo-enantioselective
construction
sterically
demanding
backbones,
also
c)
selective
assembly
axial
compounds
in
excellent
yields
diastereo-
enantioselectivities.
Enantiospecific
reductions
provide
monodentate
chiral
phosphorus(III)
having
structures
backbones
proven
importance
ligands
asymmetric
catalysis.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(35), P. 14025 - 14040
Published: Aug. 25, 2021
Transition-metal-catalyzed
enantioselective
C-H
functionalization
has
become
a
powerful
strategy
for
the
formation
of
C-C
or
C-X
bonds,
enabling
highly
asymmetric
synthesis
wide
range
enantioenriched
compounds.
Atropisomers
are
widely
found
in
natural
products
and
pharmaceutically
relevant
molecules,
have
also
applications
as
privileged
frameworks
chiral
ligands
catalysts.
Thus,
research
into
routes
atropisomers
garnered
great
interest
recent
years.
In
this
regard,
transition-metal-catalyzed
emerged
an
atom-economic
efficient
toward
their
synthesis.
Perspective,
approaches
by
reactions
summarized.
The
main
focus
here
is
on
catalysis
via
Pd,
Rh,
Ir
complexes,
which
been
most
frequently
utilized
catalysts
among
reported
reactions.
Finally,
we
discuss
limitations
available
protocols
give
outlook
possible
future
avenues
research.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
141(24), P. 9527 - 9532
Published: June 4, 2019
Enantiomeric
access
to
pentatomic
biaryls
is
challenging
due
their
relatively
low
rotational
barrier.
Reported
herein
the
mild
and
highly
enantioselective
synthesis
of
2,3′-biindolyls
via
underexplored
integration
C–H
activation
alkyne
cyclization
using
a
unified
chiral
Rh(III)
catalyst.
The
reaction
proceeded
initial
followed
by
cyclization.
A
rhodacyclic
intermediate
has
been
isolated
from
stoichiometric
activation,
which
offers
direct
mechanistic
insight.
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.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
120(24), P. 13545 - 13598
Published: Dec. 10, 2020
Following
a
strong
regain
of
interest
over
the
past
20
years
in
chemistry
allenes,
this
"forgotten"
family
unsaturated
molecules
is
undergoing
renaissance.
In
context,
metal-catalyzed
hydrofunctionalization
allenes
nowadays
one
most
studied
transformations.
The
latter
great
because
it
opens
way
to
produce
selectively
functionalized
allylic
structures.
These
motifs
are
important
synthesis,
particularly
for
formation
asymmetric
centers.
Hydrofunctionalization
also
totally
atom
economical
strategy,
avoiding
generation
any
waste,
Compared
main
pathway
obtain
(aka
Tsuji-Trost
substitution),
does
not
require
prefunctionalization
starting
material
with
leaving
group.
This
review
presents
state
art
exploration
all
existing
transition
methods
allowing
selective
intermolecular
N–H,
C–H,
and
O–H
nucleophiles
or
electrophiles.
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:
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.