European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Abstract
Chalcogen
bond
catalysis
is
a
promising
catalytic
strategy,
characterized
by
its
environmental
friendliness,
relatively
inexpensive
cost,
and
similar
reactivity
to
transition
metal
catalysis.
Experimental
results
suggest
that
the
S⋅⋅⋅π
Se⋅⋅⋅π
bonds
can
efficiently
drive
vinyl‐indole‐based
Diels‐Alder
reaction
(
Angew.
Chem.
Int.
Ed
.
2021,
60,
9395–9400).
In
this
work,
chalcogen
in
between
2‐vinylindoles
investigated
based
on
density
functional
theory.
For
reaction,
Te⋅⋅⋅π
as
an
alternative
strategy.
The
catalyzed
stepwise
involves
two
steps:
carbon–carbon
formation
process
cyclization
process.
rate‐determining
step.
From
perspective
of
energy
decomposition
analysis,
electrostatic
interaction
main
factor
cause
catalysis,
polarization
Additionally,
endo
pathway
exo
pathway.
Gibbs
free
barrier
values
are
lower
than
those
pathway,
which
facilitates
product.
This
study
will
provide
valuable
application
activation
alkenes.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(5), P. 608 - 621
Published: Feb. 20, 2023
ConspectusThe
exploration
of
new
catalysis
concepts
and
strategies
to
drive
chemical
reactions
is
vital
importance
for
the
sustainable
development
organic
synthesis.
Recently,
chalcogen
bonding
has
emerged
as
a
concept
synthesis
been
demonstrated
be
an
important
synthetic
tool
capable
addressing
elusive
reactivity
selectivity
issues.
This
Account
describes
our
progress
in
research
field
catalysis,
including
(1)
discovery
phosphonium
chalcogenide
(PCH)
highly
efficient
catalyst;
(2)
"chalcogen-chalcogen
catalysis"
"chalcogen···π
modes;
(3)
demonstration
that
with
PCH
can
activate
hydrocarbons
achieve
cyclization
coupling
alkenes;
(4)
unusual
results
solve
issues
are
inaccessible
by
classic
approaches;
(5)
elucidation
mechanisms.With
catalysts,
we
systematically
studied
their
properties,
relationship
between
structure
application
facilitating
diverse
array
reactions.
Enabled
chalcogen-chalcogen
assembly
reaction
three
molecules
β-ketoaldehyde
one
indole
derivative
single
operation
was
realized,
delivering
heterocycles
newly
constructed
seven-membered
ring.
In
addition,
Se···O
approach
achieved
calix[4]pyrroles.
We
developed
"dual
strategy
Rauhut-Currier-type
related
cascade
cyclizations,
thus
shifting
conventionally
covalent
Lewis
base
cooperative
approach.
enables
cyanosilylation
ketones
take
place
presence
ppm-level
amount
catalyst
loading.
Furthermore,
established
chalcogen···π
catalytic
transformation
alkenes.
supramolecular
activation
such
alkenes
weak
interactions
interesting
unresolved
topic.
showed
Se···π
could
efficiently
both
Chalcogen···π
catalysts
particularly
highlighted
capability
strong
Lewis-acid
transformations,
controlled
cross
triple
Overall,
this
presents
panoramic
view
on
catalysts.
The
works
described
provide
significant
platform
problems.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(31)
Published: May 11, 2024
The
use
of
noncovalent
interactions
based
on
electrophilic
halogen,
chalcogen,
pnictogen,
or
tetrel
centers
in
organocatalysis
has
gained
noticeable
attention.
Herein,
we
provide
an
overview
the
most
important
developments
last
years
with
a
clear
focus
experimental
studies
and
catalysts
which
act
via
such
non-transient
interactions.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(26)
Published: Feb. 23, 2023
The
regio-,
site-,
stereo-
or
chemoselective
homogeneous
catalytic
transformations
are
extremely
important
for
the
growth/success
of
current
chemical
industry.
Based
on
empirical,
theoretical
intuitive
knowledge,
several
synthetic
strategies,
such
as
ligand
design,
transient
directing
group,
metal
node
alternation,
metal-ligand
cooperation,
pore
decoration,
biomimetic,
have
already
been
developed
selective
functionalization
organic
substrates.
In
comparison
to
other
tactics,
use
noncovalent
interactions
control
selectivity
in
compounds
may
avoid
multi-steps,
reduce
time
procedure,
decrease
cost
operation,
and
increase
reactivity
catalyst.
fact,
enzymes
achieve
a
high
through
biochemical
processes
Nature.
Guided
by
impressive
performance
biosynthesis
biodegradation
reactions,
various
types
complex
organocatalysts
developed,
which
catalyst-substrate
pivotal
impact
distinctive
stabilization
transition
states
intermediates,
improving
efficiency
reactions.
Herein,
we
highlight
recent
relevant
examples
directing/driving
function
transformation
substrate(s)
catalyzed
both
catalysts.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(15), P. 10608 - 10620
Published: April 2, 2024
The
use
of
noncovalent
interactions
(NCIs)
has
received
significant
attention
as
a
pivotal
synthetic
handle.
Recently,
the
exploitation
unconventional
NCIs
gained
considerable
traction
in
challenging
reaction
manifolds
such
glycosylation
due
to
their
capacity
facilitate
entry
into
difficult-to-access
sugars
and
glycomimetics.
While
investigations
involving
oxacyclic
pyrano-
or
furanoside
scaffolds
are
relatively
common,
methods
that
allow
selective
synthesis
biologically
important
iminosugars
comparatively
rare.
Here,
we
report
phosphonochalcogenide
(PCH)
catalyze
stereoselective
α-iminoglycosylation
iminoglycals
with
wide
array
glycosyl
acceptors
remarkable
protecting
group
tolerance.
Mechanistic
studies
have
illuminated
counterintuitive
role
catalyst
serially
activating
both
donor
acceptor
up/downstream
stages
through
chalcogen
bonding
(ChB).
dynamic
interaction
chalcogens
substrates
opens
up
new
mechanistic
opportunities
based
on
iterative
ChB
engagement
disengagement
multiple
elementary
steps.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Herein,
we
describe
a
hexavalent
tellurium-based
chalcogen
bonding
catalysis
platform
capable
of
addressing
reactivity
and
selectivity
issues.
This
research
demonstrates
that
tellurium
salts
can
serve
as
class
highly
active
catalysts
for
the
first
time.
The
centers
in
these
have
only
one
exposed
interaction
site,
thus
providing
favorable
condition
controlling
reaction
selectivity.
advantages
were
demonstrated
by
their
remarkable
catalytic
activity
cyanidation
difluorocyclopropenes
through
C-F
bond
activation,
which
otherwise
low
reactive
under
strong
Lewis
acids
or
inaccessible
representative
divalent/tetravalent
donors.
catalyst
was
further
highlighted
its
capability
to
address
previously
unresolved
problem
associated
with
acid
approach,
upon
using
some
less
silyl
enol
ethers
nucleophiles
functionalization
difluorocyclopropenes.
generality
this
versatile
application
different
systems.
differentiate
two
similar
free
OH
groups
glycosyl
acceptors
achieve
excellent
regio-
stereoselectivity
synthesis
disaccharides,
tetravalent
gave
Mechanistic
investigation
suggests
catalyst-glycosyl
donor-acceptor
ternary
supramolecular
complex
is
operative.
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
Comprehensive
Summary
Cross‐coupling
reactions
between
aryl
halides
and
thiolates
or
selenolates
typically
require
transition
metals,
photocatalysts,
strong
bases,
or/and
malodorous
thiols/selenols,
with
various
mechanisms
proposed.
This
study
aims
to
leverage
a
new
application
of
neutral
ChB
address
these
challenges
enable
very
simple
photoinduced
cross‐electrophile
C—S/Se
coupling
using
readily
available
chalcogen
electrophiles.
Mechanistic
investigations
have
revealed
the
important
role
in
facilitating
single
electron
transfer
processes,
thereby
enabling
generation
thiolates/selenolates
from
stable
electrophiles
α
‐aminoalkyl
radicals,
which
possess
capability
abstract
halogen
atoms
iodides.
Moreover,
provided
support
for
radical
nucleophilic
substitution
mechanism.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(49), P. 26611 - 26622
Published: Nov. 30, 2023
The
exploitation
of
noncovalent
interactions
(NCIs)
is
emerging
as
a
vital
handle
in
tackling
broad
stereoselectivity
challenges
synthesis.
In
particular,
there
has
been
significant
recent
interest
the
harnessing
unconventional
NCIs
to
surmount
difficult
selectivity
glycosylations.
Herein,
we
disclose
an
bifurcated
chalcogen
bonding
and
hydrogen
(HB)
network,
which
paves
way
for
robust
catalytic
strategy
into
biologically
useful
seven-membered
ring
sugars.
Through
13C
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(NMR)
situ
monitoring,
NMR
titration
experiments,
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
modeling,
propose
remarkable
contemporaneous
activation
multiple
groups
consisting
mechanism
working
hand-in-hand
with
HB
activation.
Significantly,
ester
moiety
installed
on
glycosyl
donor
critical
establishment
postulated
ternary
complex
stereocontrol.
kinetic
isotopic
effect
studies,
our
data
corroborated
that
dissociative
SNi-type
forms
stereocontrolling
basis
excellent
α-selectivity.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(7)
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
Harnessing
unconventional
noncovalent
interactions
(NCIs)
is
emerging
as
a
formidable
synthetic
approach
in
difficult-to-access
glycosidic
chemical
space.
C-Glycosylation,
particular,
has
gained
flurry
of
recent
attention.
However,
most
reported
methods
are
restricted
to
the
relatively
facile
access
α-C-glycosides.
Herein,
we
disclose
β-stereoselective
glycosylation
indoles
by
employing
phosphonoselenide
catalyst.
The
robustness
this
protocol
exemplified
its
amenability
for
reaction
at
both
indolyl
C-
and
N-
reactivity
sites.
In
contrast
previous
reports,
which
chalcogens
were
solely
involved
Lewis
acidic
activation,
our
mechanistic
investigation
unraveled
that
often
neglected
flanking
aromatic
substituents
phosphonoselenides
can
substantially
contribute
catalysis
engaging
π-interactions.
Computations
NMR
spectroscopy
indicated
chalcogenic
components
catalyst
be
collectively
exploited
foster
conformational
distortion
glycal
away
from
usual
half-chair
boat
conformation,
liberates
convex
β-face
nucleophilic
attack.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(29)
Published: April 30, 2024
Abstract
The
utility
of
unconventional
noncovalent
interactions
(NCIs)
such
as
chalcogen
bonding
has
lately
emerged
a
robust
platform
to
access
synthetically
difficult
glycosides
stereoselectively.
Herein,
we
disclose
the
versatility
phosphonochalcogenide
(PCH)
catalyst
facilitate
into
challenging,
but
biologically
interesting
7‐membered
ring
α,α’‐
C
‐disubstituted
oxepane
core
through
an
α‐selective
strain‐release
‐glycosylation.
Methodically,
this
strategy
represents
switch
from
more
common
entropically
less
desired
macrocyclizations
thermodynamically
favored
ring‐expansion
approach.
In
light
general
lack
stereoselective
methods
‐septanosides,
remarkable
palette
silyl‐based
nucleophiles
can
be
reliably
employed
in
our
method.
This
include
broad
variety
useful
synthons,
easily
available
silyl‐allyl,
silyl‐enol
ether,
silyl‐ketene
acetal,
vinylogous
silyl‐alkyne
and
silylazide
reagents.
Mechanistic
investigations
suggest
that
mechanistic
shift
towards
intramolecular
aglycone
transposition
involving
pentacoordinate
silicon
intermediate
is
likely
responsible
steering
stereoselectivity.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(19), P. 13296 - 13305
Published: May 2, 2024
The
activation
of
esters
by
strong
Lewis
acids
via
the
formation
covalent
adducts
is
a
classic
strategy
to
give
reactivity;
however,
this
approach
frequently
incurs
limited
turnover
due
low
efficiency
in
dissociation
catalyst
from
stable
catalyst-product
complex.
While
use
some
weak
interaction
catalysts
that
can
easily
dissociate
any
bonding
complexes
reaction
system
would
solve
problem,
poor
catalytic
activity
ester
be
provided
these
noncovalent
forces
turn
sets
up
formidable
challenge.
Herein,
we
describe
and
transformation
interactions,
which
provides
promising
platform
reconcile
problems.
Several
tailored
chalcogen-bonding
were
developed
for
esters,
enabling
achieving
several
inherently
reactive
Diels–Alder
reactions
as
well
ring-opening
polymerization
lactones
through
chalcogen
interactions.
This
supramolecular
catalysis
particularly
highlighted
its
capability
promote
uncommon
involving
using
dienes
bearing
electron-withdrawing
groups
coupled
α,β-unsaturated
dienophiles
substrate
incorporating
competitive
basic
sites,
typical
showed
efficiency,
while
representative
hydrogen
halogen
inactive.