Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
23(4), P. 1434 - 1439
Published: Jan. 30, 2021
We
report
a
simple
and
effective
nickel-based
catalytic
system,
NiCl2·6H2O/tBuOK,
for
the
electrophilically
activated
hydrosilylation
of
terminal
alkenes
with
primary
silanes.
This
protocol
provides
excellent
performance
under
mild
reaction
conditions:
exclusive
anti-Markovnikov
selectivity,
broad
functional
group
tolerance
(36
examples),
good
scalability
(TON
=
5500).
However,
secondary
tertiary
silanes
are
not
suitable.
Mechanistic
studies
revealed
that
this
homogeneous
includes
an
Si–H
bond
process
without
generation
nickel
hydrides.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Despite
a
well-established
and
growing
body
of
work
on
nickel(0)
precatalysts,
the
potential
complexes
as
bifunctional
precatalysts
remains
underexplored.
In
this
study,
we
synthesized,
characterized,
evaluated
catalytic
activity
(Ni(0)(DQ)dtbbpy),
bifunctional,
red-light-sensitive,
air-stable
complex.
Owing
to
its
unique
photophysical
properties,
it
effectively
catalyzed
etherification
amination
aryl
bromides
under
620–630
nm
light
irradiation,
functioning
both
photocatalyst
an
active
metal
catalyst.
Mechanistic
studies
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
further
confirmed
exceptional
absorption
properties
Ni(0)(DQ)dtbbpy
in
red-light
region,
well
electron
transfer
process
triggered
by
irradiation.
Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
39(18), P. 3295 - 3300
Published: Sept. 10, 2020
Sixteen-electron
Ni(0)
complexes
bearing
trans-stilbene
derivative
ligands
have
been
shown
to
display
a
high
degree
of
stability
toward
oxidation
in
the
solid
state.
A
structural
analysis
unique
family
tris
stilbene
revealed
remarkable
effect
steric
hindrance
substituents
at
para
position
unit
temperature,
oxidation,
and
degradation
solution.
From
these
analyses,
Ni(4-tBustb)3
arose
as
long-term
air-,
bench-.
temperature-stable
complex.
Importantly,
presents
faster
kinetic
profiles
broader
scope
source,
thus
outperforming
previously
described
Ni(4-CF3stb)3
variety
relevant
Ni-catalyzed
transformations.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
59(51), P. 23306 - 23312
Published: Sept. 8, 2020
Abstract
A
nickel‐catalyzed
regiodivergent
hydroarylation
and
hydroalkenylation
of
unactivated
alkenyl
carboxylic
acids
is
reported,
whereby
the
ligand
environment
around
metal
center
dictates
regiochemical
outcome.
Markovnikov
hydrofunctionalization
products
are
obtained
under
mild
ligand‐free
conditions,
with
up
to
99
%
yield
>20:1
selectivity.
Alternatively,
anti‐Markovnikov
can
be
accessed
a
novel
4,4‐disubstituted
Pyrox
in
excellent
Both
electronic
steric
effects
on
contribute
high
Mechanistic
studies
suggest
change
turnover‐limiting
selectivity‐determining
step
induced
by
optimal
ligand.
DFT
calculations
reveal
that
pathway,
repulsion
between
alkyl
group
minimized
(by
virtue
it
being
1°
versus
2°)
rate‐
regioselectivity‐determining
transmetalation
transition
state.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(20), P. 12785 - 12793
Published: Oct. 6, 2021
We
report
a
nickel-catalyzed
cross-electrophile
coupling
reaction
of
aryl
chlorides
and
heteroaryl
enabled
by
synergistic
combination
consisting
halide
effects
the
addition
magnesium
salt.
The
relies
on
electronic
difference
between
aromatic
heteroaromatic
partners
to
afford
cross-coupled
biaryl
products
using
single
catalyst.
A
variety
heterocycles
were
amenable
reaction,
as
well
wide
range
chlorides,
with
electron-deficient
performing
best
in
reaction.
Preliminary
mechanistic
evidence
demonstrates
MgCl2
is
essential
accelerating
reduction
Ni(II),
that
small
quantities
iodide
lead
improved
yields.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(16), P. 7189 - 7197
Published: April 18, 2022
A
multi-component
approach
to
structurally
complex
organosulfur
products
is
described
via
the
nickel-catalyzed
1,2-carbosulfenylation
of
unactivated
alkenes
with
organoboron
nucleophiles
and
tailored
electrophiles.
The
key
development
this
transformation
identification
a
modular
N-alkyl-N-(arylsulfenyl)arenesulfonamide
family
sulfur
Tuning
electronic
steric
properties
leaving
group
in
these
reagents
controls
pathway
selectivity,
favoring
three-component
coupling
suppressing
side
reactions,
as
examined
computational
studies.
unique
syn-stereoselectivity
differs
from
traditional
electrophilic
sulfenyl
transfer
processes
involving
thiiranium
ion
intermediate
arises
directed
arylnickel(I)
migratory
insertion
mechanism,
elucidated
through
reaction
kinetics
control
experiments.
Reactivity
regioselectivity
are
facilitated
by
collection
monodentate,
weakly
coordinating
native
directing
groups,
including
sulfonamides,
alcohols,
amines,
amides,
azaheterocycles.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
62(9)
Published: Dec. 16, 2022
A
flurry
of
recent
research
has
centered
on
harnessing
the
power
nickel
catalysis
in
organic
synthesis.
These
efforts
have
been
bolstered
by
contemporaneous
development
well-defined
(pre)catalysts
with
diverse
structure
and
reactivity.
In
this
report,
we
present
ten
different
bench-stable,
18-electron,
formally
zero-valent
nickel-olefin
complexes
that
are
competent
pre-catalysts
various
reactions.
Our
investigation
includes
preparations
novel,
bench-stable
Ni(COD)(L)
(COD=1,5-cyclooctadiene),
which
L=quinone,
cyclopentadienone,
thiophene-S-oxide,
fulvene.
Characterization
NMR,
IR,
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction,
cyclic
voltammetry,
thermogravimetric
analysis,
natural
bond
orbital
analysis
sheds
light
structure,
bonding,
properties
these
complexes.
Applications
an
assortment
nickel-catalyzed
reactions
underscore
complementary
nature
within
toolkit.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(3), P. 312 - 326
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
ConspectusDue
to
the
rarity
of
precious
metals
like
palladium,
nickel
catalysis
is
becoming
an
increasingly
important
player
in
organic
synthesis,
especially
for
formation
bonds
with
sp3-hybridized
carbon
centers.
Traditionally,
catalytic
processes
involving
active
Ni(0)
species
have
relied
on
Ni(COD)2
or
situ
reduction
Ni(II)
salts.
However,
air-
and
temperature-sensitive
material
that
requires
use
inert-atmosphere
glovebox,
protocols
salts
using
metallic
organometallic
reductants
add
additional
complications
reaction
development.This
Account
chronicles
development
air-stable
precursors
as
replacements
reduction.
Based
Schrauzer's
seminal
discovery
Ni(COD)(DQ)
zerovalent
organonickel
complex,
our
research
laboratories
at
Scripps
Research
Bristol
Myers
Squibb
developed
a
class
precatalysts
based
Ni(COD)(EDD)
(EDD
=
electron-deficient
diene)
framework,
relying
steric
electronic
properties
supporting
diene
render
metal
center
stable
air,
moisture,
even
silica
gel
but
reactive
ligand
substitution
redox
changes.The
complexes
can
be
accessed
through
exchange
Ni(COD)2,
Ni(acac)2
DIBAL-H,
electrochemically
via
cathodic
followed
by
addition
EDD
one
pot.
As
toolkit,
demonstrate
reactivity
equivalent
enhanced
compared
catalyzing
C–C
C–N
cross-couplings,
Miyaura
borylations,
C–H
activations,
other
transformations.
Since
initial
report
Ni(COD)(DQ),
its
C(sp2)–CN
activation,
metallophotoredox,
electric
field-induced
cross-coupling
also
been
demonstrated.By
incorporating
precatalyst
toolkit
into
campaigns,
able
perform
C(sp3)–S(alkyl)
couplings
metallonitrenoid
carboamination,
both
which
represent
challenging
transformations
were
inaccessible
traditional
phosphine,
nitrogen,
olefin
ligands.
Computational
experimental
studies
how
quinone
ligands
are
hemilabile,
adopting
η1(O)-bound
geometries
relieve
strain
stabilize
transition
states
intermediates;
redox-active,
transiently
oxidize
center;
electron-withdrawing
-donating,
depending
oxidation
state
coordination
geometry.
These
show
enable
key
steps
beyond
imparting
air-stability.Since
documenting
activity
many
observed
unique
this
precatalyst.
was
found
offer
superior
cross
coupling
form
N,N-diaryl
sulfonamides
preparation
biaryls
from
aryl
halides
benzene
Ni-mediated,
base-assisted
homolytic
aromatic
substitution.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 925 - 931
Published: Jan. 5, 2021
A
scalable
nickel-catalyzed
carboiodination
reaction
generating
6-membered
carbocycles
is
reported.
NiI2
and
P(OEt)3,
as
the
ligand
reducing
agent,
provided
decorated
iodo-tetrahydronaphthalenes
in
up
to
94%
yield.
The
impact
of
varying
electronic
steric
parameters
on
are
reported
a
non-linear
Hammett
plot
was
obtained,
supporting
change
rate-determining
step
from
oxidative
addition
reductive
elimination.
Experimental
DFT
studies
suggest
that
malonate
group
may
stabilize
nickel
oxidative-addition
complex.
variety
heteroatom-containing
nucleophiles
medicinally
relevant
heterocycles
were
easily
incorporated
into
products
via
simple
SN2
chemistry.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(24), P. 13476 - 13483
Published: April 1, 2021
Abstract
The
direct
conversion
of
alkyl
esters
to
ketones
has
been
hindered
by
the
sluggish
reactivity
starting
materials
and
susceptibility
product
towards
subsequent
nucleophilic
attack.
We
have
now
achieved
a
cross‐coupling
approach
this
transformation
using
nickel,
bulky
N‐heterocyclic
carbene
ligand,
organoboron
coupling
partners.
65
bearing
diverse
functional
groups
heterocyclic
scaffolds
synthesized
with
method.
Catalyst‐controlled
chemoselectivity
is
observed
for
C(acyl)−O
bond
activation
multi‐functional
substrates
other
bonds
prone
cleavage
Ni,
including
aryl
ether,
fluoride,
N‐Ph
amide
groups.
Density
theory
calculations
provide
mechanistic
support
Ni
0
/Ni
II
catalytic
cycle
demonstrate
how
stabilizing
non‐covalent
interactions
between
catalyst
substrate
are
critical
reaction's
success.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(26), P. 7914 - 7919
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
We
report
a
diversification
strategy
that
enables
the
direct
substituent
exchange
of
tertiary
phosphines.
Alkylated
phosphonium
salts,
prepared
by
standard
alkylation
phosphines,
are
selectively
dearylated
in
nickel-catalysed
process
to
access
alkylphosphine
products
via
formal
substitution
at
phosphorus
center.
The
reaction
can
be
used
introduce
wide
range
alkyl
substituents
into
both
mono-
and
bisphosphines.
also
show
dearylation
steps
conducted
one-pot
sequence,
enabling
accelerated
derivatives
parent
ligand.
phosphine
converted
situ
air-stable
borane
adducts
for
isolation,
versatile
derivatisation
reactions
these
demonstrated.