Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
The
transition
metal-catalyzed
enantioselective
C-H
functionalization
strategy
has
revolutionized
the
logic
of
natural
product
synthesis.
However,
previous
applications
have
heavily
relied
on
use
noble
metal
catalysts
such
as
rhodium
and
palladium.
Herein,
we
report
efficient
synthesis
C1-chiral
1,2-dihydroisoquinolines
(DHIQs)
via
C-H/N-H
annulation
picolinamides
with
alkynes
catalyzed
by
a
more
sustainable
cheaper
3d
catalyst,
cobalt(II)
acetate
tetrahydrate.
A
wide
range
enantiomerically
enriched
DHIQs
were
obtained
in
good
yields
excellent
enantioselectivities
(up
to
98%
yield
>99%
ee).
robustness
synthetic
potential
this
method
demonstrated
modular
asymmetric
syntheses
several
tetrahydroisoquinoline
alkaloids,
including
(S)-norlaudanosine,
(S)-laudanosine,
(S)-xylopinine,
(S)-sebiferine,
(S)-cryptostyline
II,
key
intermediates
(+)-solifenacin,
FR115427,
(+)-NPS
R-568.
Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
379(6636), P. 1036 - 1042
Published: March 10, 2023
Enantioselective
redox
transformations
typically
rely
on
costly
transition
metals
as
catalysts
and
often
stoichiometric
amounts
of
chemical
agents
well.
Electrocatalysis
represents
a
more
sustainable
alternative,
in
particular
through
the
use
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
place
oxidant.
In
this
work,
we
describe
strategies
for
HER-coupled
enantioselective
aryl
carbon-hydrogen
bond
(C-H)
activation
reactions
using
cobalt
precious
metal
catalyst
asymmetric
oxidation.
Thus,
highly
nitrogen-hydrogen
(C-H
N-H)
annulations
carboxylic
amides
were
achieved,
which
gave
access
to
point
axially
chiral
compounds.
Furthermore,
cobalt-mediated
electrocatalysis
enabled
preparation
various
phosphorus
(P)-stereogenic
compounds
by
selective
desymmetrization
dehydrogenative
C-H
reactions.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(11)
Published: Jan. 20, 2023
In
recent
years,
the
merging
of
electrosynthesis
with
3d
metal
catalyzed
C-H
activation
has
emerged
as
a
sustainable
and
powerful
technique
in
organic
synthesis.
Despite
impressive
advantages,
development
an
enantioselective
version
remains
elusive
poses
daunting
challenge.
Herein,
we
report
first
electrooxidative
cobalt-catalyzed
enantio-
regioselective
C-H/N-H
annulation
olefins
using
undivided
cell
at
room
temperature
(up
to
99
%
ee).
t
Bu-Salox,
rationally
designed
Salox
ligand
bearing
bulky
tert-butyl
group
ortho-position
phenol,
was
found
be
crucial
for
this
asymmetric
reaction.
A
strong
cooperative
effect
between
Bu-Salox
3,4,5-trichloropyridine
enabled
highly
more
challenging
α-olefins
without
secondary
bond
interactions
96
ee
97
:
3
rr).
Cyclovoltametric
studies,
preparation,
characterization,
transformation
cobaltacycle
intermediates
shed
light
on
mechanism
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(21)
Published: March 20, 2023
Metalla-electrocatalyzed
C-H
oxygenation
represents
one
of
the
most
straightforward
and
sustainable
approaches
to
access
valuable
oxygenated
molecules.
Despite
significant
advances,
development
enantioselective
electrochemical
reaction
is
very
challenging
remains
elusive.
Herein,
we
described
first
CoII
-catalyzed
alkoxylation.
A
broad
range
enantioenriched
alkoxylated
phosphinamides
were
obtained
in
good
yields
with
excellent
enantioselectivities
(up
98
%
yield
>99
ee).
An
unusual
cobalt(III)
alcohol
complex
was
prepared
fully
characterized,
which
proven
be
a
key
intermediate
this
alkoxylation
reaction.
Mechanistic
studies
revealed
that
oxidation
CoIII
CoIV
facilitated
by
base
whole
process
proceeded
through
cobalt(III/IV/II)
catalytic
cycle.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 29, 2023
The
N-N
atropisomer,
as
an
important
and
intriguing
chiral
system,
was
widely
present
in
natural
products,
pharmaceutical
lead
compounds,
advanced
material
skeletons.
anisotropic
structural
characteristics
caused
by
its
special
axial
rotation
have
always
been
one
of
the
challenges
that
chemists
strive
to
overcome.
Herein,
we
report
efficient
method
for
enantioselective
synthesis
axially
frameworks
via
a
cobalt-catalyzed
atroposelective
C-H
activation/annulation
process.
reaction
proceeds
under
mild
conditions
using
Co(OAc)2·4H2O
catalyst
with
salicyl-oxazoline
(Salox)
ligand
O2
oxidant,
affording
variety
products
high
yields
enantioselectivities.
This
protocol
provides
approach
facile
construction
atropisomers
further
expands
range
derivatives.
Additionally,
electrocatalysis,
desired
were
also
successfully
achieved
good
excellent
efficiencies
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 4250 - 4260
Published: March 13, 2023
Herein,
we
disclose
an
efficient
cobalt-catalyzed
enantioselective
C–H
activation
and
annulation
of
benzamides
with
alkenes.
This
transformation
is
facilitated
via
the
commercially
available
cobalt(II)
catalyst
in
presence
easily
prepared
chiral
salicyl-oxazoline
(Salox)
ligand,
which
provides
facile
access
to
(R)
or
(S)
enantiomers
dihydroisoquinolone
derivatives.
It
noticeable
that
reaction
proceeded
efficiently
within
extremely
short
time
from
10
30
min
under
mild
conditions.
A
broad
range
alkenes
bear
various
functional
substituents
have
been
shown
good
compatibility
deliver
targeted
products
high
yields
enantioselectivities
(51
examples,
up
98%
yield
99%
ee).
The
gram
scale
experiment
removal
directing
group
further
demonstrate
practicability
this
protocol
potential
industrial
applications.
Density
theory
calculations
elucidate
mechanism,
spin-state
change
olefin
insertion
step
accelerates
subsequent
C–N
reductive
elimination,
identified
as
stereo-determining
step.
AIM
analysis
indicates
π
interactions
are
vital
for
controlling
switching
stereoselectivity.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(15)
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Abstract
The
combination
of
achiral
Cp*Rh(III)
with
chiral
carboxylic
acids
(CCAs)
represents
an
efficient
catalytic
system
in
transition
metal‐catalyzed
enantioselective
C−H
activation.
However,
this
hybrid
catalysis
is
limited
to
redox‐neutral
activation
reactions
and
the
adopt
oxidative
remains
elusive
pose
a
significant
challenge.
Herein,
we
describe
development
electrochemical
Cp*Rh(III)‐catalyzed
annulation
sulfoximines
alkynes
enabled
by
acid
(CCA)
operationally
friendly
undivided
cell
at
room
temperature.
A
broad
range
enantioenriched
1,2‐benzothiazines
are
obtained
high
yields
excellent
enantioselectivities
(up
99
%
yield
98
:
2
er).
practicality
method
demonstrated
scale‐up
reaction
batch
reactor
external
circulation.
crucial
intermediate
isolated,
characterized,
transformed,
providing
rational
support
for
Rh(III)/Rh(I)
electrocatalytic
cycle.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(10)
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Transition
metal-catalyzed
enantioselective
C-H
carbonylation
with
carbon
monoxide,
an
essential
and
easily
available
C1
feedstock,
remains
challenging.
Here,
we
disclosed
unprecedented
catalyzed
by
inexpensive
readily
cobalt(II)
salt.
The
reactions
proceed
efficiently
through
desymmetrization,
kinetic
resolution,
parallel
affording
a
broad
range
of
chiral
isoindolinones
in
good
yields
excellent
enantioselectivities
(up
to
92
%
yield
99
ee).
synthetic
potential
this
method
was
demonstrated
asymmetric
synthesis
biological
active
compounds,
such
as
(S)-PD172938
(S)-Pazinaclone.
resulting
also
serve
ligands
cobalt-catalyzed
annulation
alkynes
construct
phosphorus
stereocenter.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
ConspectusIn
contrast
to
precious
transition
metals,
such
as
palladium
and
rhodium,
the
development
of
novel
chiral
ligands
for
enantioselective
C-H
functionalizations
catalyzed
by
earth-abundant,
cost-effective,
environmentally
friendly
3d
metals
poses
substantial
challenges,
primarily
due
variable
oxidation
states,
intricate
coordination
patterns,
limited
mechanistic
insights.
In
this
Account,
we
summarize
our
research
endeavors
in
three
types
Co(III)
catalysis:
pseudotetrahedral
achiral
Cp*Co(III)/chiral
carbonyl
acid
(CCA)
catalysis,
situ-generated
octahedral
cobalt(III)
via
cobalt/salicyloxazoline
(Salox)
Co(II)/chiral
phosphoric
(CPA)
cooperative
achieved
through
strategic
ligand
design.
Our
initial
objective
was
achieve
functionalization
Cp*Co(III)
catalysts
with
external
ligands,
aiming
circumvent
laborious
preparation
CpxCo(III)
complexes.
To
end,
developed
several
CCA
incorporating
non-covalent
interactions
(NCIs)
a
crucial
design
element.
Next,
address
limitations
associated
lengthy
synthesis
Cp-ligated
complexes
difficulties
modification,
explored
concept
situ
generation
catalysis
using
commercially
available
cobalt(II)
salts
tailor-made
ligands.
This
exploration
led
two
innovative
catalytic
systems,
namely,
Co(II)/Salox
Co(II)/CCA
sequential
catalysis.
The
emerged
versatile
strategy,
demonstrating
excellent
enantioselectivities
across
range
asymmetric
reactions
construct
various
molecules
central,
axial,
planar,
inherent
chirality.
facile
single
step,
along
ease
further
enhances
versatility
applicability
approach.
Moreover,
successfully
applied
cobalt/Salox
electro-
photochemical-catalyzed
functionalization,
electrons
or
oxygen
traceless
oxidant,
thereby
eliminating
need
stoichiometric
chemical
oxidants.
Through
studies
reaction
developments,
elucidated
detailed
structure-enantioselectivity
relationships
which
are
expected
inform
future
endeavors.
Finally,
Co(II)/CPA
enabled
spiro-γ-lactams
olefination/asymmetric
[4
+
1]
spirocyclization.
Mechanistically,
establishment
stereochemistry
occurs
during
cyclization
where
CPA
serves
both
neutral
Brønsted
acid,
stereoinduction
independent
cleavage
step.
We
anticipate
that
insights
advancements
Account
will
inspire
innovations
drive
progress
metal-catalyzed
reactions.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(15), P. 9806 - 9811
Published: July 27, 2022
Sulfoximines
bearing
stereogenic
sulfur
atoms
are
ubiquitous
motifs
in
pharmaceuticals,
agricultural
chemicals,
and
bioactive
compounds.
Herein,
we
report
the
synthesis
of
sulfur-stereogenic
sulfoximines
via
Co(III)/chiral
carboxylic
acid-catalyzed
enantioselective
C–H
amidation.
A
broad
range
cyclic
acyclic
were
isolated
good
yields
enantioselectivities
(up
to
an
86%
yield
1.5:98.5
er).
The
amidation
products
can
be
reduced
potential
N,S-chiral
sulfoxide
ligands,
which
could
further
transformed
into
recyclable
chiral
auxiliaries
Pd-catalyzed
diastereoselective
C(sp3)–H
activation
aliphatic
acids.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(47)
Published: Sept. 15, 2022
Enantioselective
C-H
activation
has
surfaced
as
a
transformative
toolbox
for
the
efficient
assembly
of
chiral
molecules.
However,
despite
major
advances
in
rhodium
and
palladium
catalysis,
ruthenium(II)-catalyzed
enantioselective
thus
far
largely
proven
elusive.
In
contrast,
we
herein
report
on
highly
regio-,
diastereo-
alkylation.
The
key
to
success
was
represented
by
identification
novel
C2-symmetric
imidazolidine
carboxylic
acids
(CICAs),
which
are
easily
accessible
one-pot
fashion,
effective
ligands.
This
ruthenium/CICA
system
enabled
installation
central
axial
chirality,
featured
excellent
branched
linear
ratios
with
generally
>20
:
1
dr
up
98
2
er.
Mechanistic
studies
experiment
computation
were
carried
out
understand
catalyst
mode
action.