Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
365(18), P. 3138 - 3148
Published: July 28, 2023
Abstract
Herein,
we
report
the
reaction
system
based
on
Pd(II)
catalyst
and
Tl(OCOCF
3
)
for
electrophilic
C3−H
alkenylation
of
2,6‐dialkokypyridines
with
alkenes.
Synergistic
action
Pd/thioether
ligand
catalytic
Tl(III)
results
in
efficient
C−H
various
nitrogen
heteroaromatics
complete
regioselectivity.
Remarkably,
use
a
sterically
hindered
thioether
Pd(II)/Tl(III)
enables
mono‐selective
C3(5)−H
2,6‐dialkoxypyridines,
subsequent
introduction
second,
different
alkene
affords
unsymmetrical,
multi‐substituted
pyridine
derivatives.
Mechanistic
studies
indicate
that
proceeds
via
thallation
heteroarenes
followed
by
Pd‐catalyzed
Heck‐type
reaction.
The
utility
this
method
is
showcased
its
application
to
late‐stage
functionalization
structurally
complex
bioactive
molecules
having
2,6‐dialkoxypyridine
as
core
structure.
Nature Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 741 - 748
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Abstract
Skeletal
editing
is
a
straightforward
synthetic
strategy
for
precise
substitution
or
rearrangement
of
atoms
in
core
ring
structures
complex
molecules;
it
enables
quick
diversification
compounds
that
not
possible
by
applying
peripheral
strategies.
Previously
reported
skeletal
common
arenes
mainly
relies
on
carbene-
nitrene-type
insertion
reactions
rearrangements.
Although
powerful,
efficient
and
applicable
to
late-stage
heteroarene
structure
modification,
these
strategies
cannot
be
used
pyridines.
Here
we
report
the
direct
pyridines
through
atom-pair
swap
from
CN
CC
generate
benzenes
naphthalenes
modular
fashion.
Specifically,
use
sequential
dearomatization,
cycloaddition
rearomatizing
retrocycloaddition
one-pot
sequence
transform
parent
into
bearing
diversified
substituents
at
specific
sites,
as
defined
reaction
components.
Applications
pyridine
cores
several
drugs
are
demonstrated.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(42)
Published: April 4, 2023
The
pyridine
moiety
is
an
important
core
structure
for
a
variety
of
drugs,
agrochemicals,
catalysts,
and
functional
materials.
Direct
functionalization
C-H
bonds
in
pyridines
straightforward
approach
to
access
valuable
substituted
pyridines.
Compared
the
direct
ortho-
para-functionalization,
meta-selective
far
more
challenging
due
inherent
electronic
properties
entity.
This
review
summarizes
currently
available
methods
meta-C-H
using
directing
group,
non-directed
metalation,
temporary
dearomatization
strategies.
Recent
advances
ligand
control
are
highlighted.
We
analyze
advantages
as
well
limitations
current
techniques
hope
inspire
further
developments
this
area.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 17, 2023
Asymmetric
intermolecular
C–H
functionalization
of
pyridines
at
C3
is
unprecedented.
Herein,
we
report
the
first
examples
such
transformations:
specifically,
C3-allylation
via
tandem
borane
and
iridium
catalysis.
First,
borane-catalyzed
pyridine
hydroboration
generates
nucleophilic
dihydropyridines;
then,
dihydropyridine
undergoes
enantioselective
iridium-catalyzed
allylation;
finally,
oxidative
aromatization
with
air
as
oxidant
gives
C3-allylated
pyridine.
This
protocol
provides
direct
access
to
excellent
enantioselectivity
(up
>99%
ee)
suitable
for
late-stage
pyridine-containing
drugs.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(34)
Published: July 3, 2023
Abstract
Herein,
we
report
a
one‐pot
method
for
enantioselective
C−H
allylation
of
pyridines
at
C3
via
tandem
borane
and
palladium
catalysis.
This
involves
borane‐catalyzed
pyridine
hydroboration
to
generate
dihydropyridines,
then
palladium‐catalyzed
the
dihydropyridines
with
allylic
esters,
finally
air
oxidation
allylated
afford
products.
enables
introduction
an
group
excellent
regio‐
enantioselectivities.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 15, 2024
Abstract
Difluoromethyl
pyridines
have
gained
significant
attention
in
medicinal
and
agricultural
chemistry.
The
direct
C−H-difluoromethylation
of
represents
a
highly
efficient
economic
way
to
access
these
azines.
However,
the
meta-difluoromethylation
has
remained
elusive
methods
for
site-switchable
regioselective
meta-
para-difluoromethylation
are
unknown.
Here,
we
demonstrate
meta-C−H-difluoromethylation
through
radical
process
by
using
oxazino
pyridine
intermediates,
which
easily
accessed
from
pyridines.
selectivity
can
be
readily
switched
para
situ
transformation
pyridinium
salts
upon
acid
treatment.
preparation
various
para-difluoromethylated
this
approach
is
presented.
mild
conditions
used
also
allow
late-stage
or
containing
drugs.
Sequential
double
functionalization
presented,
further
underlines
value
work.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(18), P. 3977 - 3981
Published: April 29, 2024
A
denitrative
cyanation
of
nitroarenes
using
organocyanides
and
a
palladium
catalyst
was
developed.
The
key
for
this
reaction
the
utilization
an
aminoacetonitrile
as
cyano
source
to
avoid
generation
stoichiometric
metal-
halogen-containing
chemical
waste.
wide
range
nitroarenes,
including
heteroarenes
pharmaceutical
molecules,
can
be
converted
into
aryl
nitriles.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Considering
the
indispensable
significance
and
utilities
of
meta-substituted
pyridines
in
medicinal,
chemical
as
well
materials
science,
a
direct
meta-selective
C-H
functionalization
is
paramount
importance,
but
such
reactions
remain
limited
highly
challenging.
In
general,
established
methods
for
meta
rely
on
utilization
tailored
electrophilic
reagents
to
realize
intrinsic
polarity
match.
Herein,
we
report
complementary
electrochemical
methodology;
diverse
nucleophilic
sulfinates
allow
meta-sulfonylation
through
redox-neutral
dearomatization-rearomatization
strategy
by
tandem
dearomative
cycloaddition/hydrogen-evolution
electrooxidative
sulfonation
resulting
oxazino-pyridines/acid-promoted
rearomatization
sequence.
Besides,
several
salient
features,
including
exclusive
regiocontrol,
remarkable
substrate/functional
group
compatibility,
scale-up
potential,
facile
late-stage
modification,
have
been
demonstrated,
which
further
contributes
practicality
adaptability
this
approach.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(18)
Published: Feb. 25, 2023
The
pyridine
core
is
among
the
most
common
motifs
found
in
pharmaceuticals
and
agrochemicals.
Consequently,
C-H
functionalization
of
a
prized
reaction,
as
it
can
help
access
broad
spectrum
valuable
chemicals.
However,
intrinsic
electronic
properties
pyridines
hinder
their
meta-C-H
functionalization,
requiring
drastic
conditions
affecting
functional
group
compatibility.
A
synthetic
manoeuvre
to
overcome
this
challenge
involves
temporary
conversion
into
electron-rich
intermediates
subsequent
regioselective
electrophilic
functionalization.
This
was
recently
accomplished
by
ring-opening
ring-closing
sequence
via
Zincke
imine
McNally
co-workers,
dearomatization-rearomatization
oxazino-pyridine
Studer
group.
mildness
simplicity
these
protocols
enable
them
work
with
complex
molecular
setups
for
synthesizing
natural
products
bioactive
molecules.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(31), P. 12442 - 12450
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
practical
and
general
C-4
functionalization
strategy
of
unbiased
pyridines
is
developed
by
identifying
a
readily
synthesized
substituted
urea
as
the
pyridine
activation
reagent.