European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26(36)
Published: July 27, 2023
Abstract
A
new
route
to
the
macrolactone
antibiotic
berkeleylactone
was
developed.
As
a
key
step,
ring‐closing
alkyne
metathesis
(RCAM)
of
an
ester
substrate
featuring
1‐propynyl
termini
used.
The
carboxylic
part
easily
assembled
using
chemistry,
like
carboxylation
diyne
followed
by
isomerization
ynoate
section
dienoate
and
dihydroxylation
4,5‐double
bond.
synthesis
alcohol
started
with
opening
(
R
)‐propylene
oxide
acetylide
two
triple
bond
migrations.
After
successful
RCAM
which
formed
C8−C9
bond,
selectively
hydrogenated
corresponding
alkene
before
4,5‐diol
oxidized
5‐hydroxy‐4‐oxo
derivative.
At
this
stage,
thioether
8,9‐double
reduced.
We
also
prepared
8,9‐didehydro
analog
A.
However,
it
turned
out
that
its
antimicrobial
activity
slightly
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(9), P. 5297 - 5346
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
The
combination
of
metal-,
photo-,
enzyme-,
and/or
organocatalysis
provides
multiple
synthetic
solutions,
especially
when
the
creation
chiral
centers
is
involved.
Historically,
enzymes
and
transition
metal
species
have
been
exploited
simultaneously
through
dynamic
kinetic
resolutions
racemates.
However,
more
recently,
linear
cascades
appeared
as
elegant
solutions
for
preparation
valuable
organic
molecules
combining
bioprocesses
metal-catalyzed
transformations.
Many
advantages
are
derived
from
this
symbiosis,
although
there
still
bottlenecks
to
be
addressed
including
successful
coexistence
both
catalyst
types,
need
compatible
reaction
media
mild
conditions,
or
minimization
cross-reactivities.
Therefore,
here
also
provided
by
means
coimmobilization,
compartmentalization
strategies,
flow
chemistry,
etc.
A
comprehensive
review
presented
focusing
on
period
2015
early
2022,
which
has
divided
into
two
main
sections
that
comprise
first
use
metals
independent
catalysts
but
working
in
an
orchestral
sequential
manner,
later
their
application
bionanohybrid
materials
coimmobilization
adequate
supports.
Each
part
classified
different
subheadings,
based
catalyzed
catalyst,
while
development
nonasymmetric
stereoselective
processes
was
considered
section.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(8), P. 4934 - 4971
Published: March 14, 2023
Taxol
(paclitaxel),
the
most
well-known
taxane
diterpenoid,
is
best-selling
natural-source
anticancer
drug
ever
produced
and
one
of
common
prescriptions
in
treatment
breast,
lung,
ovarian
cancers,
saving
countless
lives
around
world.
Structurally,
possesses
a
highly
oxygenated
[6–8–6–4]
core
bearing
11
stereocenters,
seven
which
are
contiguous
chiral
centers.
Moreover,
extremely
strained
bicyclo[5.3.1]
undecane
ring
system
with
bridgehead
double
bond
unique
structural
feature.
All
these
features
make
challenging
synthetic
target.
Tremendous
efforts
from
more
than
60
research
groups
world
have
already
culminated
ten
total
syntheses
three
formal
syntheses,
as
well
model
studies
Taxol.
This
review
intended
to
provide
long-overdue
appraisal
great
achievements
reported
last
few
decades.
In
doing
so,
we
summarize
development
synthesis
toward
1994
2022,
including
evolution
strategy
for
accessing
this
complex
molecular
scaffold
key
lessons
learned
such
endeavors.
Finally,
briefly
discuss
future
area.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(33), P. 12961 - 12967
Published: Aug. 12, 2021
Catalytic
asymmetric
dicarbofunctionalization
of
tethered
alkenes
has
emerged
as
a
promising
tool
for
producing
chiral
cyclic
molecules;
however,
it
typically
relies
on
aryl-tethered
to
form
benzene-fused
compounds.
Herein,
we
report
an
enantioselective
cross-electrophile
divinylation
reaction
nonaromatic
substrates,
2-bromo-1,6-dienes.
The
approach
thus
offers
route
new
architectures,
which
are
key
structural
motifs
found
in
various
biologically
active
proceeds
under
mild
conditions,
and
the
use
t-Bu-pmrox
3,5-difluoro-pyrox
ligands
resulted
formation
divinylated
products
with
high
chemo-,
regio-,
enantioselectivity.
method
is
applicable
incorporation
hetero-
carbocycles
into
complex
molecules.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(49), P. 25640 - 25666
Published: May 4, 2021
Classical
amination
methods
involve
the
reaction
of
a
nitrogen
nucleophile
with
an
electrophilic
carbon
center;
however,
in
recent
years,
umpoled
strategies
have
gained
traction
where
source
acts
as
electrophile.
A
wide
range
aminating
agents
are
now
available,
and
these
underpin
powerful
C-N
bond-forming
processes.
In
this
Review,
we
highlight
strategic
use
total
synthesis.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(44), P. 24126 - 24135
Published: Oct. 23, 2023
Single-atom
catalysts
(SACs)
have
generated
excitement
for
their
potential
to
downsize
metal
particles
the
atomic
limit
with
engineerable
local
environments
and
improved
catalytic
reactivities
selectivities.
However,
successes
been
limited
small-molecule
transformations
little
progress
toward
targeting
complex-building
reactions,
such
as
metal-catalyzed
cross-coupling.
Using
a
supercritical
carbon-dioxide-assisted
protocol,
we
report
heterogeneous
single-atom
Pt-catalyzed
Heck
reaction,
which
provides
first
C–C
bond-forming
migratory
insertion
on
SACs.
Our
quantum
mechanical
computations
establish
reaction
mechanism
involve
novel
C-rich
coordination
site
(i.e.,
PtC4)
that
demonstrates
an
unexpected
base
effect.
Notably,
was
found
transiently
modulate
environment
allow
into
M–C
species,
process
high
steric
impediment
no
previous
example
The
studies
showcase
how
SACs
can
introduce
structures
remained
underexplored
in
catalyst
design.
These
findings
offer
immense
transferring
vast
highly
versatile
manifold
of
migratory-insertion-based
protocols
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
483, P. 149271 - 149271
Published: Feb. 3, 2024
The
development
of
efficient
and
cost-effective
catalysts
from
renewable
sources
is
crucial
for
sustainable
chemistry.
Herein,
we
developed
a
bio-heterogeneous
Pd-nanocatalyst
(PdNc@PA)
by
incorporating
palladium
nanoparticles
into
biodegradable
kenaf-cellulose
modified
with
poly(amidoxime)
ligands.
catalyst
has
demonstrated
remarkable
stability
exceptional
catalytic
performance
in
range
cross-coupling
including
Mizoroki-Heck,
Suzuki-Miyaura,
Tamejiro-Hiyama
reactions
inactivated
aryl
chlorides
resulting
high
yields
the
desired
coupling
products.
Additionally,
PdNc@PA
was
also
found
to
be
effective
Michael
addition
producing
N,
S,
O-alkylated
products
yields.
Furthermore,
robustness
recoverability
allowing
it
reused
across
successive
cycles
without
significant
loss
activity.
incorporation
resources
offers
an
environmentally
conscious
alternative
traditional
synthetic
approaches.
This
research
highlights
potential
utilizing
materials
as
supports,
which
could
significantly
diminish
environmental
impact
waste
production.
Moreover,
this
study
demonstrates
versatility
proficient
reusable
diverse
array
organic
reactions.
These
discoveries
provide
encouraging
pathway
towards
economically
viable
suitable
industrial
applications.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
DFT
calculations
revealed
a
series
of
non-covalent
π
interactions
that
are
responsible
for
the
high
enantioselectivity
palladium-catalyzed
redox-relay
Heck
arylation
1,1-disubstituted
homoallylic
alcohols.
Acta Chimica Sinica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
82(1), P. 1 - 1
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Transition-metal-catalyzed
asymmetric
dearomatization
reaction
represents
a
straightforward
method
to
access
chiral
cyclic
compounds.In
recent
years,
enantioselective
dearomative
Heck
reactions
of
indoles,
benzofurans,
pyrroles,
furans,
and
naphthalenes
have
been
successfully
developed.Nevertheless,
current
reports
are
mainly
limited
the
intramolecular
reaction,
intermolecular
still
underdeveloped.In
consideration
relatively
mild
conditions
in
oxidative
we
envisioned
that
its
induction
might
be
possible
due
commonly-proposed
cationic
rather
than
neutral
mechanism
for
reaction.In
present
work,
an
palladium-catalyzed
indoles
with
arylboronic
acids
has
developed.By
employing
Pd(OAc)2
as
catalyst
precursor,
pyridineoxazoline
ligand,
oxygen
oxidant,
benzoquinone
(BQ)
co-oxidant,
series
indolines
bearing
C2-substituted
quaternary
stereocenter
were
afforded
moderate
good
yields
ee
values.A
general
procedure
this
is
described
following:
To
dried
Schlenk
tube
charged
(4.5
mg,
10
mol%)
ligand
L9
(15.1
20
under
O2
atmosphere.
2
mL
N-methylpyrrolidone
(NMP)
solvent
was
then
introduced
via
syringe
sealed
using
Teflon
cap.The
mixture
stirred
at
60
℃
30
min
order
form
complex.After
cooling
room
temperature,
indole
substrates
1
(0.2
mmol),
aryl
boronic
(0.6
co-oxidant
BQ
(4.3
added
system
atmosphere.The
resulting
80
12
h.When
completed
[monitored
by
thin-layer
chromatography
(TLC)],
water
extracted
ethyl
acetate.The
combined
organic
phases
over
anhydrous
Na2SO4
concentrated
reduced
pressure.The
residue
purified
flash
column
on
silica
gel
[V(ethyl
acetate)∶V(petroleum
ether)=1∶
15]
afford
products
2.