Anti-Markovnikov hydroallylation reaction of alkenes via scandium-catalyzed allylic C‒H activation

Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

Compared with rare-earth (RE)…heteroatom interaction, RE…π frequently used in facilitating regio- and stereoselectivity of olefin polymerizations, is seldomly to trigger catalytic C - H functionalization. Here, we describe a direct anti-Markovnikov hydroallylation reaction styrene derivatives 1-aryl-2-alkyl alkenes α-alkenes by use interaction. This protocol provides straightforward atom-efficient route for the synthesis valuable chain elongated internal (65 examples, up 99% yield, > 19:1 E/Z ratio). The proceeds via an allylic Csp3‒H activation pathway initiated site-selective deprotonation assistance cationic imidazolin-2-iminato scandium alkyl species followed alkene insertion into resulting scandium-allyl bond. A amount Lewis base additives, such as amine tetrahydrofuran (THF) show significant effects on reactivity selectivity. mechanism elucidated experimental studies theoretical calculations.

Language: Английский

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Theoretical Insights into Rare-Earth-Catalyst-Controlled Diastereo- and Enantioselective [3 + 2] Annulation of Aromatic Aldimines with Styrenes

Inorganic Chemistry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

Rare-earth-catalyzed annulation reactions using alkenes via C–H activation offer an atom-efficient approach to constructing cyclic compounds. However, the mechanisms underlying these remain poorly understood, limiting rational design of related catalytic systems. Recently, Hou and Cong reported unprecedented example rare-earth-catalyst-controlled diastereodivergent asymmetric [3 + 2] aromatic aldimines with alkenes. To elucidate origins diastereo- enantioselectivity, density functional theory calculations were performed. The results revealed that styrene insertion step determines stereoselectivity. Styrene follows a similar metal–styrene interaction pattern across different catalysts. Specifically, during cis-insertion, interacts strongly metal center, exhibiting significant Sc···Ph interactions, whereas such interactions are absent trans-insertion. Thus, when catalyst is employed small ligand, stereoselectivity primarily governed by electronic factors, favoring cis-insertion mode. In contrast, for more sterically hindered catalyst, in insufficient overcome steric effects, leading preference trans-insertion mode, which minimizes hindrance. These findings deeper insights into catalyst-controlled enantioselectivity will also contribute stereospecific rare-earth catalysis.

Language: Английский

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Mechanisms and Origins of Regioselectivity in Rare-Earth-Catalyzed C–H Functionalization of Anisoles and Thioanisoles

Inorganic Chemistry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 12, 2025

The direct catalytic C–H functionalization of aromatic compounds such as anisoles and thioanisoles is great interest significance. However, achieving precise regioselectivity remains a major challenge. In this study, we conducted comprehensive density functional theory calculations to explore the mechanisms rare-earth-catalyzed regioselective alkylation, borylation, silylation anisole thioanisole. results reveal that in cationic alkylation systems, alkene insertion step follows substrate-assisted mechanism, which an additional substrate molecule acts ligand facilitate transformation. neutral borylation although mononuclear hydride species readily dimerize into binuclear due thermodynamic stability, process predominantly proceeds via pathway. Furthermore, origins were thoroughly elucidated. A detailed analysis electronic steric effects related transition states reveals that, for anisole, primarily governed by ring strain. Since α-C(sp3)–H activation involves formation highly strained three-membered ring, reaction preferentially occurs at ortho-C(sp2)–H site, forming less four-membered ring. contrast, thioanisole, play decisive role, driving more negatively charged α-C(sp3) site stronger metal–carbon interactions.

Language: Английский

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Enantioselective ortho-C–H Addition of Aromatic Amines to Alkenes by Bulky Chiral Anilido-Oxazoline Scandium Complexes

Journal of the American Chemical Society, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 8, 2025

The enantioselective C-H addition of anilines to alkenes represents an ideal protocol for the synthesis chiral aromatic amines in terms step- and atom-economy. However, this field remains predominantly unexplored. Herein, a series newly designed bulky anilido-oxazoline ligand precursors were synthesized, corresponding rare-earth metal alkyl complexes obtained successfully. resultant scandium exhibit high regioselectivity ortho-C-H tertiary unactivated alkenes, providing wide range alkylated yields (up 98% yield) with excellent enantioselectivity ee). Moreover, products can be easily converted into biorelevant derivatives pharmacophore-containing skeletons.

Language: Английский

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Overlooked Ligand Role of Pyridine Substrate in Site Selectivity of Rare-Earth-Catalyzed C–H Alkylation with Alkenes

Inorganic Chemistry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 11, 2025

The rare-earth-catalyzed C-H alkylation of heteroatom-containing substrates with alkenes has been extensively studied over the past decade. Traditionally, those have regarded primarily as reactants in these reactions. In this study, mechanism 2-ethylpyridine styrene was investigated by DFT calculations, revealing often-overlooked ligand effect pyridine substrates. Our findings demonstrate that substrates, acting ligands, play a pivotal role modulating site selectivity during activation. These results enhance our understanding rare-earth catalysis and provide valuable insights into its versatile reactivity, offering novel perspective on dual roles (both reactant ligand) which are widely used functionalization

Language: Английский

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