Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
62(9)
Published: Dec. 21, 2022
β-Arylethylamines
are
prevalent
structural
motifs
in
molecules
exhibiting
biological
activity.
Here
we
report
a
sequential
one-pot
protocol
for
the
1,2-aminoarylation
of
alkenes
with
hydroxylammonium
triflate
salts
and
(hetero)arenes.
Unlike
existing
methods,
this
reaction
provides
direct
entry
to
unprotected
β-arylethylamines
remarkable
functional
group
tolerance,
allowing
key
drug-oriented
groups
be
installed
two-step
process.
The
use
hexafluoroisopropanol
as
solvent
combination
an
iron(II)
catalyst
proved
essential
reaching
high-value
nitrogen-containing
molecules.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(25), P. 13542 - 13548
Published: June 12, 2023
The
arylethylamine
pharmacophore
is
conserved
across
a
range
of
biologically
active
natural
products
and
pharmaceuticals,
particularly
in
molecules
that
act
on
the
central
nervous
system.
Herein,
we
present
photoinduced
copper-catalyzed
azidoarylation
alkenes
at
late
stage
with
arylthianthrenium
salts,
allowing
access
to
highly
functionalized
acyclic
(hetero)arylethylamine
scaffolds
are
otherwise
difficult
access.
A
mechanistic
study
consistent
rac-BINAP-CuI-azide
(2)
as
photoactive
catalytic
species.
We
show
utility
new
method
by
expedient
synthesis
racemic
melphalan
four
steps
through
C-H
functionalization.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(23), P. 12532 - 12540
Published: May 30, 2023
An
asymmetric
three-component
carbosulfonylation
of
alkenes
is
presented
here.
The
reaction,
involving
the
simultaneous
formation
a
C-C
and
C-S
bond
across
π-system,
uses
dual
nickel/photoredox
catalytic
system
to
produce
both
β-aryl
β-alkenyl
sulfones
in
high
yields
with
excellent
levels
stereocontrol
(up
99:1
er).
This
protocol
exhibits
broad
substrate
scope
functional
group
tolerance
its
synthetic
potential
has
been
demonstrated
by
successful
applications
toward
pharmacologically
relevant
molecules.
A
array
control
experiments
supports
involvement
secondary
alkyl
radical
intermediate
generated
through
addition
sulfonyl
double
bond.
Moreover,
stoichiometric
cross-over
further
suggest
an
underlying
Ni(0)/Ni(I)/Ni(III)
pathway
operative
these
transformations.
Nature Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 607 - 614
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Abstract
Two-
or
one-electron-mediated
difunctionalizations
of
internal
alkenes
represent
straightforward
approaches
to
assemble
molecular
complexity
by
the
simultaneous
formation
two
contiguous
C
sp
3
stereocentres.
Although
racemic
versions
have
been
extensively
explored,
asymmetric
variants,
especially
those
involving
open-shell
C-centred
radical
species,
are
much
more
limited
both
in
number
and
scope.
Here
we
describe
enantioenriched
arylsulfinylamides
as
all-in-one
reagents
for
efficient
asymmetric,
intermolecular
aminoarylation
alkenes.
Under
mild
photoredox
conditions,
nitrogen
addition
arylsulfinylamide
onto
double
bond,
followed
1,4-translocation
aromatic
ring,
produce,
a
single
operation,
corresponding
adducts
enantiomerically
enriched
form.
The
sulfinyl
group
acts
here
traceless
chiral
auxiliary,
it
is
eliminated
situ
under
reaction
conditions.
Optically
pure
β,β-diarylethylamines,
aryl-α,β-ethylenediamines
α-aryl-β-aminoalcohols,
prominent
motifs
pharmaceuticals,
bioactive
natural
products
ligands
transition
metals,
thereby
accessible
with
excellent
levels
regio-,
relative
absolute
stereocontrol.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
The
direct
synthesis
of
C(sp3)-rich
architectures
is
a
driving
force
for
innovation
in
synthetic
organic
chemistry.
Such
scaffolds
impart
beneficial
properties
onto
drug
molecules
that
correlate
with
greater
clinical
success.
Consequently,
there
strong
impetus
to
develop
new
methods
by
which
access
sp3-rich
from
commercial
feedstocks,
such
as
alkenes.
Herein,
we
report
three-component
aminoalkylation
reaction
utilizes
the
principles
triple
radical
sorting
regioselectively
add
N-centered
and
C-centered
radicals
across
This
process
relies
upon
photoredox
catalysis
transform
alkyl
bromides
reductively
activated
precursors
into
high-energy
species
redox-neutral
fashion.
A
broad
scope
coupling
partners
demonstrated,
multiple
applications,
including
facile
syntheses
pharmacophoric
substituted
N-heterocycles.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(40), P. 13564 - 13571
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Catalytic
difunctionalization
of
1,3-enynes
represents
an
efficient
and
versatile
approach
to
rapidly
assemble
multifunctional
propargylic
compounds,
allenes
1,3-dienes.
Controlling
selectivity
in
such
addition
reactions
has
been
a
long-standing
challenging
task
due
multiple
reactive
centers
resulting
from
the
conjugated
structure
1,3-enynes.
Herein,
we
present
straightforward
method
for
regiodivergent
sulfonylarylation
via
dual
nickel
photoredox
catalysis.
Hinging
on
nature
1,3-enynes,
diverse
reaction
pathways
are
feasible:
synthesis
α-allenyl
sulfones
1,4-sulfonylarylation,
or
preparation
(E)-1,3-dienyl
with
high
chemo-,
regio-
stereoselectivity
through
3,4-sulfonylarylation.
Notably,
this
is
first
example
that
catalysis
merged
achieve
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(26), P. 14399 - 14404
Published: April 19, 2021
A
three-component
1,2-aminoarylation
of
vinyl
ethers,
enamides,
ene-carbamates
and
thioethers
by
synergistic
photoredox
nickel
catalysis
is
reported.
2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy
carbonyl
protected
α-amino-oxy
acids
are
used
as
amidyl
radical
precursors.
anti-Markovnikov
addition
the
to
alkene
Ni-mediated
radical/transition
metal
cross
over
lead
corresponding
product.
The
cascade,
which
can
be
conducted
under
practical
mild
conditions,
features
high
functional
group
tolerance
broad
substrate
scope.
Stereoselective
achieved
using
a
L-(+)-lactic
acid
derived
ether
substrate,
offering
novel
route
for
preparation
enantiopure
α-arylated
β-amino
alcohols.
In
addition,
1,2-aminoacylation
ethers
an
acyl
succinimide
electrophile
coupling.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(24), P. 7256 - 7263
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Various
commercially
available
acyl
chlorides,
aldehydes,
and
alkanes
were
exploited
for
versatile
three-component
1,2-carboacylations
of
alkenes
to
forge
two
vicinal
C-C
bonds
through
the
cooperative
action
nickel
sodium
decatungstate
catalysis.
A
wealth
ketones
with
high
levels
structural
complexity
was
rapidly
obtained
via
direct
functionalization
C(sp2)/C(sp3)-H
in
a
modular
manner.
Furthermore,
regioselective
late-stage
modification
natural
products
showcased
practical
utility
strategy,
generally
featuring
resource
economy
ample
substrate
scope.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(16), P. 10207 - 10221
Published: Aug. 5, 2022
Catalytic
1,4-dicarbofunctionalization
of
1,3-enynes
is
a
powerful
strategy
for
the
synthesis
polysubstituted
allenes.
Despite
impressive
progress,
such
still
restricted
to
use
alkyl-metallic
reagents
or
pre-activated
radical
precursors,
thus
limiting
its
functional
group
compatibility
and
atom
economy.
Herein,
we
report
that
through
combination
decatungstate
photo-hydrogen
transfer
nickel
catalysis,
three-component
2-trifluoromethyl-1,3-enynes
achieved.
This
allows
modular
tetrasubstituted
CF3-allenes
under
exceptionally
mild
conditions.
A
variety
electrophiles
as
aryl
bromides,
alkenyl
acyl
chlorides,
alkynyl
bromides
were
successfully
employed
traps
lead
desired
products.
Another
significant
advantage
most
abundant
hydrocarbons
are
used
feedstocks,
wide
range
synthetically
versatile
groups
complex
drug-like
structures
can
be
easily
incorporated.
Based
on
experimental
density
theories,
possible
catalytic
cycle
involving
1,3-nickel
rearrangement
proposed.