Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(20), P. 13733 - 13740
Published: May 9, 2024
A
highly
enantioselective
formal
hydroformylation
of
vinyl
arenes
enabled
by
copper
hydride
(CuH)
catalysis
is
reported.
Key
to
the
success
method
was
use
mild
Lewis
acid
zinc
triflate
promote
formation
oxocarbenium
electrophiles
through
activation
diethoxymethyl
acetate.
Using
newly
developed
protocol,
a
broad
range
arene
substrates
underwent
efficient
hydroacetalization
reactions
provide
access
enantioenriched
α-aryl
acetal
products
in
good
yields
with
exclusively
branched
regioselectivity.
The
could
be
converted
corresponding
aldehydes,
alcohols,
and
amines
full
preservation
enantiomeric
purity.
Density
functional
theory
studies
support
that
key
C-C
bond-forming
event
between
alkyl
intermediate
electrophile
takes
place
inversion
configuration
Cu-C
bond
backside
S
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(22), P. 11165 - 11206
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
explores
the
fascinating
world
of
molecules
featuring
multiple
stereogenic
elements,
unraveling
different
strategies
designed
over
years
for
their
enantioselective
synthesis.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(13), P. 9375 - 9384
Published: March 21, 2024
Catalytic
formation
of
a
regio-
and
enantioselective
C–F
bond
chiral
center
from
readily
available
alkenes
is
crucial
goal,
yet
it
continues
to
pose
significant
challenges
in
organic
synthesis.
Here,
we
report
the
regioselective
bonds
facilitated
by
NiH
catalysis
coordination
directing
strategy
that
enables
precise
hydrofluorination
both
terminal
internal
alkenes.
Notably,
have
optimized
this
methodology
achieve
high
enantioselectivity
creating
aliphatic
stereogenic
centers
especially
with
β,γ-alkenyl
substrates,
using
tailored
Bn-BOx
ligand.
Another
pivotal
finding
our
research
identification
(+)-nonlinear
effect
under
conditions,
allowing
for
even
moderately
enantiomerically
enriched
ligands.
Given
role
fluorine
pharmaceuticals
synthetic
materials,
offers
essential
insights
into
centers,
paving
way
efficient
production
valuable
fluorinated
compounds.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(40), P. 22122 - 22134
Published: Sept. 25, 2023
A
nickel
hydride-catalyzed
regio-
and
enantioselective
hydroalkylation
reaction
was
developed
to
give
access
a
library
of
chiral
β-
or
γ-branched
aromatic
N-heterocycles.
This
intriguing
asymmetric
transformation
features
excellent
selectivities,
step-
atom-economies,
generating
two
kinds
products
through
one
synthetic
strategy.
Furthermore,
the
possible
mechanism
extensively
investigated
using
numerous
control
experiments
density
functional
theory
calculations.
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.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(23)
Published: April 3, 2024
Abstract
Catalytic
methods
allowing
for
the
reliable
prediction
and
control
of
diverse
regioselectivity
along
with
enantioselectivity
to
access
different
regio‐
enantiomers
by
switching
least
reaction
parameters
are
one
most
attractive
ways
in
organic
synthesis,
which
provide
enantioenriched
architectures
from
identical
starting
materials.
Herein,
a
Co‐catalyzed
regiodivergent
enantioselective
reductive
hydroalkylation
1,3‐dienes
aldehydes
has
been
achieved,
furnishing
homoallylic
alcohol
good
levels
enantioselectivity.
The
features
switch
tuned
selection
proton
source.
use
an
acid
as
source
provided
asymmetric
1,2‐hydroalkylation
products
under
conditions,
yet
4,3‐hydroalkylation
were
obtained
silane
hydride
This
catalytic
protocol
allows
alcohols
two
continuous
saturated
carbon
centers
regio‐,
diastereo‐,
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(24)
Published: April 20, 2023
Abstract
Kinetic
resolution
is
a
powerful
strategy
for
the
isolation
of
enantioenriched
compounds
from
racemic
mixtures,
and
development
selective
catalytic
processes
an
active
area
research.
Here,
we
present
nickel‐catalyzed
kinetic
α‐substituted
unconjugated
carbonyl
alkenes
via
enantio‐,
diastereo‐,
regioselective
hydroamination.
This
protocol
affords
both
chiral
butenamides
syn
‐β
2,3
‐amino
acid
derivatives
with
high
enantiomeric
purity
(up
to
99
%
ee)
selectivity
factor
up
>684.
The
key
excellent
efficiency
distinctive
architecture
nickel
complex,
which
enables
successful
enantioselective
C−N
bond
construction.
Mechanistic
investigations
reveal
that
unique
structure
ligand
facilitates
rapid
migratory
insertion
step
one
enantiomer.
provides
practical
versatile
approach
prepare
wide
range
compounds.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 442 - 457
Published: Dec. 6, 2023
The
formation
of
C-N
bonds
is
a
fundamental
aspect
organic
synthesis,
and
hydroamination
has
emerged
as
pivotal
strategy
for
the
synthesis
essential
amine
derivatives.
In
recent
years,
there
been
surge
interest
in
metal
hydride-catalyzed
reactions
common
alkenes
alkynes.
This
method
avoids
need
stoichiometric
organometallic
reagents
overcomes
problems
associated
with
specific
compounds
that
may
impact
functional
group
compatibility.
Notably,
developments
have
brought
to
forefront
olefinic
hydroamidation
facilitated
by
nickel
hydride
(NiH)
catalysis.
inclusion
suitable
chiral
ligands
paved
way
realization
asymmetric
realm
olefins.
review
aims
provide
an
in-depth
exploration
latest
achievements
bond
through
intermolecular
catalyzed
hydrides.
Leveraging
this
innovative
approach,
diverse
range
alkene
alkyne
substrates
can
be
efficiently
transformed
into
value-added
enriched
bonds.
intricacies
are
succinctly
elucidated,
offering
concise
overview
underlying
reaction
mechanisms.
It
our
aspiration
comprehensive
will
stimulate
further
progress
NiH-catalytic
techniques,
fine-tune
systems,
drive
innovation
catalyst
design,
foster
deeper
understanding
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
Abstract
Sp3‐hybridized
carbons‐rich
molecules
play
a
crucial
role
in
drug
discovery.
Cobalt‐catalyzed
hydroalkylation
of
alkenes
and
alkynes
is
an
efficient
method
to
synthesize
these
compounds.
These
reactions
exhibit
wide
range
applicability
high
tolerance
for
functional
groups,
utilizing
readily
available
instead
hyperactive
metallic
reagents.
Herein,
we
summarize
the
advancements
cobalt‐catalyzed
alkynes,
according
different
reaction
mechanisms.
We
present
detailed
discussion
scope
limitations,
plausible
mechanisms
opportunities
further
development.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(9)
Published: Dec. 13, 2023
Abstract
Transition
metal‐catalyzed
direct
decarboxylative
transformations
of
aromatic
carboxylic
acids
usually
require
high
temperatures,
which
limit
the
substrate's
scope,
especially
for
late‐stage
applications.
The
development
selective
decarbonylative
acid
derivatives,
most
fundamental
aroyl
chlorides,
with
stable
and
cheap
electrophiles
under
mild
conditions
is
highly
desirable
meaningful,
but
remains
challenging.
Herein,
a
strategy
nickel‐catalyzed
alkylation
chlorides
via
phosphine/nitrogen
ligand
relay
reported.
simple
phosphine
found
essential
decarbonylation
step,
while
nitrogen
promotes
cross‐electrophile
coupling.
Such
system
can
effectively
orderly
carry
out
catalytic
process
at
room
temperature,
utilizing
easily
available
as
an
aryl
electrophile
reductive
alkylation.
This
discovery
provides
new
coupling,
features
operationally
simple,
conditions,
excellent
functional
group
tolerance.
approach
applied
to
methylation
various
pharmaceuticals.
Extensive
experiments
are
carried
provide
insights
into
reaction
pathway
support
process.