Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(33), P. 12961 - 12967
Published: Aug. 12, 2021
Catalytic
asymmetric
dicarbofunctionalization
of
tethered
alkenes
has
emerged
as
a
promising
tool
for
producing
chiral
cyclic
molecules;
however,
it
typically
relies
on
aryl-tethered
to
form
benzene-fused
compounds.
Herein,
we
report
an
enantioselective
cross-electrophile
divinylation
reaction
nonaromatic
substrates,
2-bromo-1,6-dienes.
The
approach
thus
offers
route
new
architectures,
which
are
key
structural
motifs
found
in
various
biologically
active
proceeds
under
mild
conditions,
and
the
use
t-Bu-pmrox
3,5-difluoro-pyrox
ligands
resulted
formation
divinylated
products
with
high
chemo-,
regio-,
enantioselectivity.
method
is
applicable
incorporation
hetero-
carbocycles
into
complex
molecules.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(15), P. 8237 - 8246
Published: June 24, 2020
Nickel-catalyzed
reductive
cross-coupling
reactions
have
emerged
as
powerful
methods
to
join
two
electrophiles.
These
proven
particularly
useful
for
the
coupling
of
sec-alkyl
electrophiles
form
stereogenic
centers;
however,
development
enantioselective
variants
remains
challenging.
In
this
Perspective,
we
summarize
progress
that
has
been
made
toward
Ni-catalyzed
reactions.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(15), P. 8542 - 8556
Published: July 2, 2020
1,2-Dicarbofunctionalization
of
alkenes
has
emerged
as
an
efficient
synthetic
strategy
for
preparing
substituted
molecules
by
coupling
readily
available
with
electrophiles
and/or
nucleophiles.
Nickel
complexes
serve
effective
catalysts
owing
to
their
tendency
undergo
facile
oxidative
addition
and
slow
β-hydride
elimination,
capability
access
both
two-electron
radical
pathways.
Two-component
alkene
functionalization
reactions
have
achieved
high
chemo-,
regio-,
stereoselectivities
tethering
one
the
partners
substrate.
Three-component
reactions,
however,
often
incorporate
directing
groups
control
selectivity.
Only
a
few
examples
directing-group-free
difunctionalizations
unactivated
been
reported.
Therefore,
great
opportunities
exist
development
three-component
difunctionalization
broad
substrate
scopes
tunable
stereoselectivities.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
53(4), P. 906 - 919
Published: April 2, 2020
ConspectusNickel
complexes
exhibit
distinct
properties
from
other
group
10
metals,
including
a
small
nuclear
radius,
high
paring
energy,
low
electronegativity,
and
redox
potentials.
These
enable
Ni
catalysts
to
accommodate
stabilize
paramagnetic
intermediates,
access
radical
pathways,
undergo
slow
β-H
elimination.
Our
research
program
investigates
how
each
of
these
fundamental
attributes
impact
the
catalytic
Ni,
in
particular
context
alkene
functionalization.Alkenes
are
versatile
functional
groups,
but
stereoselective
carbofunctionalization
reactions
alkenes
have
been
underdeveloped.
This
challenge
may
derive
difficulty
controlling
selectivity
via
traditional
two-electron
migratory
insertion
pathways.
could
lead
different
stereodetermining
steps
mechanisms,
allowing
molecular
scaffolds
that
otherwise
difficult
prepare.
For
example,
an
asymmetric
diarylation
reaction
developed
by
our
relies
upon
Ni(III)
intermediates
control
enantioselectivity
give
library
chiral
α,α,β-triarylethane
molecules
with
biological
activity.Mechanistic
studies
on
two-component
reductive
1,2-difunctionalization
shed
light
origin
cross-electrophile
selectivity,
as
C
sp2
sp3
electrophiles
independently
activated
at
Ni(I)
respectively.
Catalyst
reduction
has
identified
be
turnover-limiting
step
this
system.
A
closer
investigation
formation
using
(Xantphos)Ni(I)Ar
model
complex
reveals
initiates
concerted
halogen-abstraction
pathway.The
potentials
allowed
us
develop
reductive,
trans-selective
diene
cyclization,
wherein
classic
mechanism
operates
Ni(I)/Ni(III)
platform,
accounting
for
chemo-
stereoselectivity.
found
applications
efficient
synthesis
pharmaceutically
relevant
molecules,
such
3,4-dimethylgababutin.The
tendency
one-electron
processes
prompted
explore
dinuclear
Ni-mediated
bond
formations.
provide
insight
into
Ni–Ni
bonding
two
metal
centers
react
cooperatively
promote
C–C,
C–X,
N–N
forming
elimination.Finally,
isolation
β-agostic
Pd
X-ray
neutron
diffraction
characterization
highly
reactive
molecules.
The
parameters
serve
unambiguous
evidence
interactions
help
rationalize
slower
elimination
relative
Pd.
Overall,
elucidated
several
contexts.
Greater
mechanistic
understanding
facilitates
catalyst
design
helps
reactivity
Ni-catalyzed
functionalization
reactions.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
142(21), P. 9604 - 9611
Published: May 11, 2020
A
nickel-catalyzed,
enantioselective,
three-component
fluoroalkylarylation
of
unactivated
alkenes
with
aryl
halides
and
perfluoroalkyl
iodides
has
been
described.
This
cross-electrophile
coupling
protocol
utilizes
a
chiral
nickel/BiOx
system
as
well
pendant
chelating
group
to
facilitate
the
challenging
three-component,
asymmetric
difunctionalization
alkenes,
providing
direct
access
valuable
β-fluoroalkyl
arylalkanes
high
efficiency
excellent
enantioselectivity.
The
mild
conditions
allow
for
broad
substrate
scope
good
functional
toleration.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
142(31), P. 13515 - 13522
Published: June 29, 2020
Alkene
dicarbofunctionalizations
enable
the
streamlined
construction
of
aliphatic
structures
and
have
thus
been
subject
intense
research
efforts.
Despite
significant
progress,
catalytic
asymmetric
variants
remain
scarce.
Inspired
by
advantages
reductive
cross-coupling
approaches,
we
present
here
a
highly
efficient
intermolecular
Ni-catalyzed
dicarbofunctionalization
alkenes.
Two
distinct
readily
available
electrophiles,
namely,
Csp2-
Csp3-halides,
are
added
simultaneously
across
variety
olefins
(vinyl
amides,
vinyl
boranes,
phosphonates)
at
room
temperature
in
regio-
enantioselective
manner.
The
reaction,
devoid
sensitive
organometallic
reagents,
takes
advantage
an
situ
generated
chiral
alkyl
Ni(III)-intermediate
to
ensure
stereodefined
outcome
Csp3–Csp2
bond-forming
reaction.
An
(l)-(+)-isoleucine
bisoxazoline
ligand
presence
coordinating
sites
on
alkene
key
for
successful
these
"asymmetric
radical
relayed
couplings"
(ARRRCs).
Further,
multiple
transformations
amides
obtained
this
process
showcase
potential
new
methodology
straightforward
assembly
building
blocks
such
as
primary
secondary
amines
oxazolines,
highlighting
its
synthetic
utility.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
142(5), P. 2180 - 2186
Published: Jan. 23, 2020
An
unprecedented
asymmetric
acyl-carbamoylation
of
pendant
alkenes
tethered
on
aryl
carbamic
chlorides
with
both
aliphatic
and
aromatic
aldehydes
has
been
developed
via
the
cooperative
catalysis
a
chiral
nickel-PHOX
complex
tetrabutylammonium
decatungstate.
This
reaction
represents
first
example
merging
hydrogen-atom-transfer
photochemistry
transition
metal
in
difunctionalization
alkenes.
Using
this
protocol,
variety
oxindoles
bearing
challenging
quaternary
stereogenic
center
are
furnished
under
mild
conditions
highly
enantioselective
manner.
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
38(11), P. 1371 - 1394
Published: June 16, 2020
As
a
straightforward
strategy
for
rapidly
increasing
molecular
complexity,
dicarbofunctionalization
of
alkenes
has
attracted
substantial
interests
organic
synthesis,
medicine
chemistry,
and
materials
science.
Nickel‐catalyzed
cascade
dicarbofunctionalizations
have
been
flourished
in
this
area
recently,
nickel‐mediated
radical
pathways
particularly
offer
new
opportunities
conjunctive
cross‐couplings
with
alkyl
coupling
partners.
Herein,
we
give
comprehensive
review
nickel‐catalyzed
through
historical
perspective,
including
intermolecular
three‐component
reactions
intramolecular
reactions.
Among
the
discussed
review,
carbometallation/cross‐coupling
process
addition/cross‐coupling
are
two
major
alkenes.
The
oxidative
cyclization
1,2‐metallate
shift
processes
also
selectively
discussed.
These
methods
overcome
limitations
associated
using
noble
metals
field,
providing
an
efficient
access
to
structurally
diversified
molecules.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(19), P. 10871 - 10885
Published: Aug. 28, 2020
Carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
is
an
important
C1
source
for
the
generation
of
carboxylic
acids
and
derivatives.
Stoichiometric
catalytic
carboxylation
nucleophiles,
including
organometallic
reagents,
with
CO2
has
been
widely
investigated.
Since
many
kinds
reagents
are
prepared
from
electrophiles,
transition-metal-catalyzed
direct
diverse
electrophiles
attracted
much
attention
high
step
economy
user-friendly
protocols.
Although
significant
progress
achieved,
use
stoichiometric
metallic
or
pyrophoric
reductants
common.
The
renaissance
photochemistry
seen
numerous
efforts
devoted
to
light-driven
CO2,
which
become
one
most
active
directions
in
this
field.
In
Perspective,
we
summarize
recent
advances
visible-light-driven
reductive
substrates,
such
as
unsaturated
hydrocarbons,
organic
(pseudo)halides,
imines,
presence
mild
electron
donors,
amines,
Hantzsch
esters,
formates.
We
highlight
mechanisms
reactions,
can
proceed
absence
a
photoredox
catalyst
dual
visible
light
photoredox/transition
metal
system.
also
discuss
future
field
offer
some
insight
into
challenges
that
remain.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
58(41), P. 14653 - 14659
Published: Aug. 17, 2019
Abstract
A
highly
enantioselective
dicarbofunctionalization
of
unactivated
alkenes
was
implemented
by
a
Pd‐catalyzed
asymmetric
tandem
Heck/Suzuki
coupling
reaction.
This
reaction
represents
the
first
example
intramolecular
cyclization/cross‐coupling
olefin‐tethered
aryl
halides
with
alkyl‐,
alkenyl‐
or
arylboronic
acids,
and
provides
rapid
access
to
number
chiral
compounds,
such
as
dihydrobenzofurans,
indolines,
chromanes,
indanes
bearing
quaternary
stereocenter,
in
good
yields
excellent
enantioselectivities.
The
practicality
this
validated
modification
biologically
complex
molecules
peptides,
piperitol,
CB2
receptor
agonists,
etc.
Moreover,
synthesis
two
enantiomers
can
be
easily
realized
simple
change
order
steps
sequence.