Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 22, 2025
A
detailed
study
for
the
generation
of
nitric
oxide
(NO)
upon
reaction
a
binuclear
Ni(II)-bis(ONO)
complex
with
carboxylic
acids
(RCOOH,
R
=
Me,
Ph),
thiols
(RSH,
Ph,
p-F-C6H4),
benzeneselenol
(PhSeH),
thiocarboxylates
(RC(O)S-,
thiocarboxylic
(RC(O)SH,
and
acid
chlorides
(RC(O)Cl,
Ph)
has
been
presented.
The
reactions
thiols/selenols
give
access
to
unusual
dinickel(II)-nitrito-thiolato/selenolato
complexes,
while
RC(O)S-,
RC(O)SH,
RC(O)Cl
offer
new
mechanistic
insights
into
perthionitrite
(SSNO-)
O-nitrosyl
carboxylates
(RC(O)ONO),
well-known
NO-carrying
species
in
biology.
Interestingly,
RC(O)S-
involved
nucleophilic
attack
latter
coordinated
NO2-
generate
SSNO-,
proceeds
via
hitherto
unknown
carbonyl
carbon
RC(O)ONO,
which,
turn,
produces
NO.
present
comparative
thus
demonstrates
metal-coordinated
investigations
supported
by
molecular
structure
determinations
spectroscopic
studies
establishes
nitrite
be
highly
efficient
method
NO
excellent
yield.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 25, 2024
The
selective
construction
of
bridged
bicyclic
scaffolds
has
garnered
increasing
attention
because
their
extensive
use
as
saturated
bioisosteres
arene
in
pharmaceutical
industry.
However,
sharp
contrast
to
racemic
counterparts,
assembling
chiral
structures
an
enantioselective
and
regioselective
manner
remains
challenging.
Herein,
we
describe
our
protocol
for
constructing
2-oxa-3-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptanes
(BCHeps)
by
[4π
+
2σ]
cycloadditions
bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
(BCBs)
nitrones
taking
advantage
a
copper(II)
complex
Lewis
acid
catalyst.
This
method
features
mild
conditions,
good
functional
group
tolerance,
high
yield
(up
99%),
excellent
enantioselectivity
99%
ee).
Density
theory
(DFT)
calculation
elucidates
the
origin
reaction's
mechanism
BCB
activation
Cu(II)
complex.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(49), P. 26774 - 26782
Published: Nov. 29, 2023
Direct
decarboxylative
alkenylation
of
widely
available
aliphatic
carboxylic
acids
with
vinyl
halides
for
the
synthesis
alkenes
all
substitution
patterns
has
been
accomplished
by
means
Ce/Ni
dual
transition
metal
electrocatalysis.
The
reactions
employ
alkyl
as
limiting
reagents
and
exhibit
a
broad
scope
respect
to
both
coupling
partners.
Notably,
simple
primary
could
be
readily
engaged
carbon-centered
radical
precursors
in
reaction.
This
new
protocol
successfully
demonstrated
direct
modification
naturally
occurring
complex
is
amenable
enantioselective
arylacetic
acid.
Mechanistic
studies,
including
series
controlled
experiments
cyclic
voltammetry
data,
allow
us
probe
key
intermediates
pathway
Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
385(6715), P. 1331 - 1337
Published: Sept. 19, 2024
The
myriad
nickel-catalyzed
cross-coupling
reactions
rely
on
the
formation
of
an
organonickel
intermediate,
but
limitations
in
forming
monoalkylnickel
species
have
limited
options
for
C(sp
3
)
cross-coupling.
monoalkylnickel(II)
from
abundant
carboxylic
acid
esters
would
be
valuable,
derivatives
are
primarily
decarboxylated
to
form
alkyl
radicals
that
lack
correct
reactivity.
In
this
work,
we
disclose
a
facile
oxidative
addition
and
decarbonylation
sequence
forms
intermediates
through
nonradical
process.
key
ligand,
bis(4-methylpyrazole)pyridine,
accelerates
decarbonylation,
stabilizes
alkylnickel(II)
destabilizes
off-cycle
nickel(0)
carbonyl
species.
utility
new
reactivity
)-C(sp
bond
is
demonstrated
reaction
challenging
by
purely
radical
methods—the
selective
primary
with
iodides.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(15), P. 3174 - 3178
Published: April 8, 2024
A
concept
for
the
dual
use
of
acridine
and
tetrabutylammonium
decatungstate
photocatalysts
in
reactions
carboxylic
acids
is
proposed.
Imines
generated
situ
from
aldehydes
p-methoxyaniline,
as
well
other
azomethines,
were
used
radical
acceptors.
The
role
believed
to
facilitate
turnover
photocatalyst
by
means
hydrogen
atom
transfer.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14)
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Abstract
In
the
past
century,
significant
advancements
in
synthetic
chemistry
undeniably
contributed
to
wellness
of
mankind,
from
development
new
drugs
design
materials
for
energy
production
and
storage.
However,
this
technological
progress
has
also
brought
forth
challenges,
emphasizing
urgent
need
rethink
more
environmentally
friendly
approaches.
Review
a
critical
comprehensive
analysis
sustainability
preparation
commonly
used
photocatalysts
is
performed,
by
employing
mass‐based
metrics.
Additionally,
comparative
evaluation
made
between
some
selected
photocatalytic
protocols
traditional
reactions
not
relying
on
light.
The
objective
quantitatively
evaluate
claims
greenness
associated
with
photocatalysis,
exploring
real
impact
procedures
waste
generation.
This
quantitative
approach
provides
insights
into
broader
concept
sustainable
processes,
challenging
assumptions
encouraging
rigorous
green
catalysis.
Furthermore,
toxicity
involved
species
availability
required
chemical
elements
commented
provide
global
perspective
analyzed
transformations.
results
shed
light
true
environmental
footprint
photocatalysis
reveal
that
notion
can
sometimes
be
overstated.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(32)
Published: May 13, 2024
Abstract
We
report
an
iron‐catalyzed
decarboxylative
C(sp
3
)−O
bond‐forming
reaction
under
mild,
base‐free
conditions
with
visible
light
irradiation.
The
transformation
uses
readily
available
and
structurally
diverse
carboxylic
acids,
iron
photocatalyst,
2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidine
1‐oxyl
(TEMPO)
derivatives
as
oxygenation
reagents.
process
exhibits
a
broad
scope
in
acids
possessing
wide
range
of
stereoelectronic
properties
functional
groups.
developed
was
applied
to
late‐stage
series
bio‐active
molecules.
leverages
the
ability
complexes
generate
carbon‐centered
radicals
directly
from
by
photoinduced
carboxylate‐to‐iron
charge
transfer.
Kinetic,
electrochemical,
EPR,
UV/Vis,
HRMS,
DFT
studies
revealed
that
TEMPO
has
triple
role
reaction:
reagent,
oxidant
turn
over
Fe‐catalyst,
internal
base
for
acid
deprotonation.
obtained
adducts
represent
versatile
synthetic
intermediates
were
further
engaged
C−C
C‐heteroatom
reactions
using
commercial
organo‐photocatalysts
nucleophilic
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(32)
Published: May 24, 2024
Controlling
the
cross-coupling
reaction
between
two
different
radicals
is
a
long-standing
challenge
due
to
process
occurring
statistically,
which
would
lead
three
products,
including
homocoupling
products
and
one
product.
Generally,
selectivity
achieved
by
persistent
radical
effect
(PRE)
that
requires
presence
of
transient
radical,
thus
resulting
in
limited
precursors.
In
this
paper,
highly
selective
alkyl
with
acyl
construct
C(sp
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(36), P. 9806 - 9813
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
A
direct
intermolecular
decarboxylative
Giese
amidation
reaction
from
bench
stable,
non-toxic
and
environmentally
benign
oxamic
acids
has
been
developed,
which
allows
for
easy
access
to
1,4-difunctionalised
compounds
are
not
otherwise
readily
accessible.
Crucially,
a
more
general
acceptor
substrate
scope
is
now
possible,
renders
the
applicable
complex
substrates
such
as
natural
products
chiral
building
blocks.
Two
different
photocatalytic
methods
(one
via
oxidative
other
reductive
quenching
cycles)
one
metal-
light-free
method
were
developed
flexibility
provided
by
conditions
proved
be
crucial
enabling
scope.
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(33), P. 6650 - 6664
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Titanium,
as
an
important
transition
metal,
has
garnered
extensive
attention
in
both
industry
and
academia
due
to
its
excellent
mechanical
properties,
corrosion
resistance,
unique
reactivity
organic
synthesis.
In
the
field
of
photocatalysis,
titanium-based
compounds
such
titanium
dioxide
(TiO