Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 18, 2025
A
cobalt-catalyzed
desulfonylative
cross-coupling
of
glycosyl
sulfones
with
organozinc
reagents
toward
the
stereoselective
synthesis
C-glycosides
is
reported.
The
new
C-glycoside
proceeds
under
mild
reaction
conditions
and
exhibits
tolerance
to
a
range
functional
groups.
Diverse
alkynylated,
arylated,
alkenylated
products
are
formed
high
efficiency
excellent
diastereoselectivity.
Mechanistic
studies
indicate
radical
pathway.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(24), P. 16753 - 16763
Published: June 11, 2024
In
the
realm
of
organic
synthesis,
catalytic
and
stereoselective
formation
C-glycosidic
bonds
is
a
pivotal
process,
bridging
carbohydrates
with
aglycones.
However,
inherent
chirality
saccharide
scaffold
often
has
substantial
impact
on
stereoinduction
imposed
by
chiral
ligand.
this
study,
we
have
established
an
unprecedented
zirconaaziridine-mediated
asymmetric
nickel
catalysis,
enabling
diastereoselective
coupling
bench-stable
glycosyl
phosphates
range
(hetero)aromatic
glycal
iodides
as
feasible
electrophiles.
Our
developed
method
showcases
broad
scope
high
tolerance
for
various
functional
groups.
More
importantly,
precise
stereocontrol
toward
both
anomeric
configurations
forming
C(sp2)-glycosides
can
be
realized
simply
utilizing
popular
bioxazoline
(biOx)
ligands
in
reductive
Ni
catalysis.
Regarding
operating
mechanism,
experimental
computational
studies
support
occurrence
redox
transmetalation
leading
to
transient,
bimetallic
Ni–Zr
species
that
acts
potent
efficient
single-electron
reductant
process.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(36), P. 6741 - 6745
Published: Aug. 30, 2023
The
synthesis
of
neopetrosins
A
and
C,
two
2-indolyl
C-α-d-mannopyranosides,
their
congeners
has
been
realized
via
a
direct
Ni/photoredox-catalyzed
reductive
coupling
3-methoxycarbonyl-2-iodo-1H-indoles
with
pyranosyl
bromides.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(33), P. 6099 - 6104
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
A
visible-light-induced
glycoarylation
of
activated
olefins
has
been
accomplished.
Glycosyl
radicals
are
generated
via
radical
transfer
strategies
between
(TMS)3SiOH
and
glycosyl
bromides.
Subsequent
translocation
rapid
1,4-aryl
migration
form
β-sugar
amide
derivatives,
eight
types
sugars
compatible
with
this
reaction.
Further,
the
cascade
reaction
produced
a
quaternary
carbon
center
good
functional
group
adaptability
high
regioselectivity
in
mild
conditions.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(15), P. 11532 - 11544
Published: July 19, 2024
Glycosyl
donor
activation
emerged
as
an
enabling
technology
for
anomeric
functionalization,
but
aimed
primarily
at
O-glycosylation.
In
contrast,
we
herein
disclose
mechanistically
distinct
electrochemical
glycosyl
bromide
activations
via
halogen-atom
transfer
and
C-glycosylation.
The
radical
addition
to
alkenes
led
C-alkyl
glycoside
synthesis
under
precious
metal-free
reaction
conditions
from
readily
available
bromides.
robustness
of
our
e-XAT
strategy
was
further
mirrored
by
C-aryl
C-acyl
glycosides
assembly
through
nickela-electrocatalysis.
Our
approach
provides
orthogonal
with
expedient
scope,
hence
representing
a
general
method
direct
C-glycosides
assembly.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(12)
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Among
C-glycosides,
C-alkyl
glycosides
are
significant
building
blocks
for
natural
products
and
glycopeptides.
However,
research
on
efficient
construction
methods
remains
relatively
limited.
Compared
with
Michael
acceptors,
non-activated
olefins
more
challenging
substrates
have
rarely
been
employed
in
the
of
C-glycosides.
Here,
a
highly
convenient
approach
synthesis
through
nickel-catalyzed
C(sp
Precision Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(11), P. 587 - 599
Published: July 21, 2024
Nonclassical
C-glycosides,
distinguished
by
their
unique
glycosidic
bond
connection
mode,
represent
a
promising
avenue
for
the
development
of
carbohydrate-based
drugs.
However,
accessibility
nonclassical
C-glycosides
hinders
broader
investigations
into
structural
features
and
modes
action.
Herein,
we
present
first
example
Pd-catalyzed
stereospecific
glycosylation
anomeric
stannanes
with
aryl
or
vinyl
halides.
This
method
furnishes
desired
in
good
to
excellent
yields,
while
allowing
exclusive
control
configuration.
Of
significant
note
is
demonstration
generality
practicality
this
C-glycosylation
approach
across
more
than
50
examples,
encompassing
various
protected
unprotected
saccharides,
deoxy
sugars,
oligopeptides,
complex
molecules.
Furthermore,
biological
evaluation
indicates
that
modifications
drug
molecules
can
positively
impact
activity.
Additionally,
extensive
computational
studies
are
conducted
elucidate
rationale
behind
differences
reaction
reactivity,
unveiling
transmetalation
transition
state
containing
silver
(Ag)
within
six-membered
ring.
Given
its
remarkable
controllability,
predictability,
consistently
high
chemical
selectivity
stereospecificity
regarding
carbon
Z/E
configuration,
outlined
study
offers
solution
longstanding
challenge
accessing
stereocontrol.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(32), P. 22413 - 22423
Published: Aug. 3, 2024
Stereochemically
pure
saccharides
have
indispensable
roles
in
fields
ranging
from
medicinal
chemistry
to
materials
science
and
organic
synthesis.
However,
the
development
of
a
simple,
stereoselective,
efficient
glycosylation
protocol
access
α-
β-C-glycosides
(particularly
2-deoxy
entities)
remains
persistent
challenge.
Existing
studies
primarily
focused
on
C1
modification
carbohydrates
transformation
glycosyl
radical
precursors.
Here,
we
innovate
by
harnessing
situ
generated
glycosyl-Ni
species
achieve
one-pot
borylation
cascade
manner,
which
is
enabled
an
earth-abundant
nickel-catalyzed
carboboration
readily
accessible
glycals
without
any
ligand.
This
work
reveals
potential
for
modular
multifunctional
platform
facilitate
simultaneous
introduction
C-C
C-B
bonds
at
stereogenic
center
saccharides,
largely
unexploited
research
area.
Preliminary
experimental
computational
indicate
that
endocyclic
O
C3
group
play
important
stereoseclectively
forging
glycosidic
bonds.
As
result,
diverse
range
C-R
(R
=
alkyl,
aryl,
alkenyl)
2-deoxygenated
glycosides
bearing
modifiable
boron
groups
could
be
rapidly
made
with
excellent
stereocontrol
exhibit
remarkable
functional
tolerance.
The
synthetic
underscored
late-stage
natural
products
commercial
drugs
as
well
facile
preparation
various
rare
sugars,
bioactive
conjugates,
key
intermediates
prorocentin,
phomonol,
aspergillide
A.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Carbohydrates
are
synthetically
challenging
molecules
with
essential
biological
functions
in
all
living
systems.
The
selective
synthesis
and
modification
of
carbohydrates
crucial
for
investigating
their
functions.
Controlling
chemo-,
regio-,
stereoselectivity
is
a
central
theme
carbohydrate
synthesis.
Achieving
the
full
set
stereoisomers
derivatives
would
significantly
enhance
efficiency
building
compound
libraries
studies
drug
discovery.
However,
functionalization
seemingly
identical
hydroxyl
groups
remains
long-standing
challenge
organic
chemistry.
In
synthesis,
achieving
precise
control
both
relative
configurations
catalyst-controlled
reactions
that
create
new
stereocenter
presents
significant
synthetic
challenge.
Herein,
we
developed
an
efficient
method
stereodivergent
O-alkylation
via
Rh(II)/chiral
phosphoric
acid-cocatalyzed
insertion
metal
carbenoids.
This
system
mild
robust,
offering
excellent
selectivity
across
broad
range
substrates
high
regio-
stereoselectivity.
Furthermore,
this
strategy
opens
up
vast
opportunities
ChemistryOpen,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
A
single
step
method
for
the
production
of
unprotected
glycosyl
pyridinium
salts
has
been
developed
involving
treatment
sugar
with
a
pyridine,
triethylamine,
and
either
2‐chloro‐1,3‐dimethylimidazolinium
chloride
(DMC)
or
2‐chloro‐1,3‐dimethyl‐1
H‐benzimidazol‐3‐ium
(CDMBI)
as
an
activator,
in
aqueous
solution.
Reaction
efficiency
is
sensitive
to
steric
effects,
particular,
ortho
‐substitution
pyridine
ring
significantly
decreased
conversion
product;
para
well
tolerated.
Cyclic
voltammetry
reveals
that
possess
reduction
potentials
range
−0.9
−1.4
V
versus
standard
calomel
electrode,
which
are
modulated
by
electron
effects
substituents.
However,
pyridiniums
not
found
be
useful
precursors
radicals
under
photoredox
conditions.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
135(38)
Published: June 7, 2023
Abstract
Glycosyl
radical
functionalization
is
one
of
the
central
topics
in
synthetic
carbohydrate
chemistry.
Recent
advances
metal‐catalyzed
cross‐coupling
chemistry
and
metallaphotoredox
catalysis
provided
powerful
platforms
for
glycosyl
diversification.
In
particular,
discovery
new
precursors
conjunction
with
these
advanced
reaction
technologies
have
significantly
expanded
space
compound
synthesis.
this
Review,
we
highlight
most
recent
progress
area
starting
from
2021,
reports
included
will
be
categorized
based
on
different
types
better
clarity.