Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
19(34), P. 7264 - 7275
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
In
this
review,
we
highlight
the
developments
in
chiral
Cp
x
M(
iii
)
complexes
or
achiral
complexes/chiral
carboxylic
acid-catalyzed
enantioselective
C–H
functionalization
reactions
through
migratory
insertion
of
metal–carbenes/nitrenes.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(35), P. 14025 - 14040
Published: Aug. 25, 2021
Transition-metal-catalyzed
enantioselective
C-H
functionalization
has
become
a
powerful
strategy
for
the
formation
of
C-C
or
C-X
bonds,
enabling
highly
asymmetric
synthesis
wide
range
enantioenriched
compounds.
Atropisomers
are
widely
found
in
natural
products
and
pharmaceutically
relevant
molecules,
have
also
applications
as
privileged
frameworks
chiral
ligands
catalysts.
Thus,
research
into
routes
atropisomers
garnered
great
interest
recent
years.
In
this
regard,
transition-metal-catalyzed
emerged
an
atom-economic
efficient
toward
their
synthesis.
Perspective,
approaches
by
reactions
summarized.
The
main
focus
here
is
on
catalysis
via
Pd,
Rh,
Ir
complexes,
which
been
most
frequently
utilized
catalysts
among
reported
reactions.
Finally,
we
discuss
limitations
available
protocols
give
outlook
possible
future
avenues
research.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(16), P. 10079 - 10134
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
This
review
summarizes
the
advancements
in
rhodium-catalyzed
asymmetric
C–H
functionalization
reactions
during
last
two
decades.
Parallel
to
rapidly
developed
palladium
catalysis,
rhodium
catalysis
has
attracted
extensive
attention
because
of
its
unique
reactivity
and
selectivity
reactions.
In
recent
years,
Rh-catalyzed
have
been
significantly
many
respects,
including
catalyst
design,
reaction
development,
mechanistic
investigation,
application
synthesis
complex
functional
molecules.
presents
an
explicit
outline
catalysts
ligands,
mechanism,
scope
coupling
reagents,
applications.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(28), P. 15510 - 15516
Published: April 16, 2021
Abstract
Chiral
cyclopentadienyl
rhodium
(CpRh)
complex‐catalyzed
asymmetric
C−H
functionalization
reactions
have
witnessed
a
significant
progress
in
organic
synthesis.
In
sharp
contrast,
the
reported
chiral
Cp
ligands
are
limited
to
C‐linked
and
often
synthetically
challenging.
To
address
these
issues,
we
developed
novel
class
of
tunable
bearing
oxygen
linkers,
which
were
efficient
catalysts
for
arylation
benzo[
h
]quinolines
with
1‐diazonaphthoquinones,
affording
axially
heterobiaryls
excellent
yields
enantioselectivity
(up
99
%
yield,
98.5:1.5
er).
Mechanistic
studies
suggest
that
reaction
is
likely
proceed
by
electrophilic
activation,
followed
coupling
cyclometalated
rhodium(III)
complex
1‐diazonaphthoquinones.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(28)
Published: May 2, 2022
Abstract
Among
sulfoximine
derivatives
containing
a
chiral
sulfur
center,
benzothiadiazine‐1‐oxides
are
important
for
applications
in
medicinal
chemistry.
Here,
we
report
that
the
combination
of
an
achiral
cobalt(III)
catalyst
and
pseudo‐
C
2
‐symmetric
H
8
‐binaphthyl
carboxylic
acid
enables
asymmetric
synthesis
from
sulfoximines
dioxazolones
via
enantioselective
C−H
bond
cleavage.
With
optimized
protocol,
with
several
functional
groups
can
be
accessed
high
enantioselectivity.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 4250 - 4260
Published: March 13, 2023
Herein,
we
disclose
an
efficient
cobalt-catalyzed
enantioselective
C–H
activation
and
annulation
of
benzamides
with
alkenes.
This
transformation
is
facilitated
via
the
commercially
available
cobalt(II)
catalyst
in
presence
easily
prepared
chiral
salicyl-oxazoline
(Salox)
ligand,
which
provides
facile
access
to
(R)
or
(S)
enantiomers
dihydroisoquinolone
derivatives.
It
noticeable
that
reaction
proceeded
efficiently
within
extremely
short
time
from
10
30
min
under
mild
conditions.
A
broad
range
alkenes
bear
various
functional
substituents
have
been
shown
good
compatibility
deliver
targeted
products
high
yields
enantioselectivities
(51
examples,
up
98%
yield
99%
ee).
The
gram
scale
experiment
removal
directing
group
further
demonstrate
practicability
this
protocol
potential
industrial
applications.
Density
theory
calculations
elucidate
mechanism,
spin-state
change
olefin
insertion
step
accelerates
subsequent
C–N
reductive
elimination,
identified
as
stereo-determining
step.
AIM
analysis
indicates
π
interactions
are
vital
for
controlling
switching
stereoselectivity.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(15)
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Abstract
The
combination
of
achiral
Cp*Rh(III)
with
chiral
carboxylic
acids
(CCAs)
represents
an
efficient
catalytic
system
in
transition
metal‐catalyzed
enantioselective
C−H
activation.
However,
this
hybrid
catalysis
is
limited
to
redox‐neutral
activation
reactions
and
the
adopt
oxidative
remains
elusive
pose
a
significant
challenge.
Herein,
we
describe
development
electrochemical
Cp*Rh(III)‐catalyzed
annulation
sulfoximines
alkynes
enabled
by
acid
(CCA)
operationally
friendly
undivided
cell
at
room
temperature.
A
broad
range
enantioenriched
1,2‐benzothiazines
are
obtained
high
yields
excellent
enantioselectivities
(up
99
%
yield
98
:
2
er).
practicality
method
demonstrated
scale‐up
reaction
batch
reactor
external
circulation.
crucial
intermediate
isolated,
characterized,
transformed,
providing
rational
support
for
Rh(III)/Rh(I)
electrocatalytic
cycle.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
ConspectusIn
contrast
to
precious
transition
metals,
such
as
palladium
and
rhodium,
the
development
of
novel
chiral
ligands
for
enantioselective
C-H
functionalizations
catalyzed
by
earth-abundant,
cost-effective,
environmentally
friendly
3d
metals
poses
substantial
challenges,
primarily
due
variable
oxidation
states,
intricate
coordination
patterns,
limited
mechanistic
insights.
In
this
Account,
we
summarize
our
research
endeavors
in
three
types
Co(III)
catalysis:
pseudotetrahedral
achiral
Cp*Co(III)/chiral
carbonyl
acid
(CCA)
catalysis,
situ-generated
octahedral
cobalt(III)
via
cobalt/salicyloxazoline
(Salox)
Co(II)/chiral
phosphoric
(CPA)
cooperative
achieved
through
strategic
ligand
design.
Our
initial
objective
was
achieve
functionalization
Cp*Co(III)
catalysts
with
external
ligands,
aiming
circumvent
laborious
preparation
CpxCo(III)
complexes.
To
end,
developed
several
CCA
incorporating
non-covalent
interactions
(NCIs)
a
crucial
design
element.
Next,
address
limitations
associated
lengthy
synthesis
Cp-ligated
complexes
difficulties
modification,
explored
concept
situ
generation
catalysis
using
commercially
available
cobalt(II)
salts
tailor-made
ligands.
This
exploration
led
two
innovative
catalytic
systems,
namely,
Co(II)/Salox
Co(II)/CCA
sequential
catalysis.
The
emerged
versatile
strategy,
demonstrating
excellent
enantioselectivities
across
range
asymmetric
reactions
construct
various
molecules
central,
axial,
planar,
inherent
chirality.
facile
single
step,
along
ease
further
enhances
versatility
applicability
approach.
Moreover,
successfully
applied
cobalt/Salox
electro-
photochemical-catalyzed
functionalization,
electrons
or
oxygen
traceless
oxidant,
thereby
eliminating
need
stoichiometric
chemical
oxidants.
Through
studies
reaction
developments,
elucidated
detailed
structure-enantioselectivity
relationships
which
are
expected
inform
future
endeavors.
Finally,
Co(II)/CPA
enabled
spiro-γ-lactams
olefination/asymmetric
[4
+
1]
spirocyclization.
Mechanistically,
establishment
stereochemistry
occurs
during
cyclization
where
CPA
serves
both
neutral
Brønsted
acid,
stereoinduction
independent
cleavage
step.
We
anticipate
that
insights
advancements
Account
will
inspire
innovations
drive
progress
metal-catalyzed
reactions.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(43), P. 23187 - 23192
Published: Aug. 26, 2021
Abstract
An
unprecedented
enantioselective
synthesis
of
spiro‐γ‐lactams
via
a
sequential
C−H
olefination/asymmetric
[4+1]
spirocyclization
under
simple
Co
II
/chiral
spiro
phosphoric
acid
(SPA)
binary
system
is
reported.
A
range
biologically
important
are
obtained
with
high
levels
enantioselectivity
(up
to
98
%
ee
).
The
concise,
asymmetric
an
aldose
reductase
inhibitor
was
successfully
achieved.
Notably,
contrast
previous
reports
that
relied
on
the
use
cyclopentadienyl
or
its
derivatives
(achiral
Cp*,
Cp
tBu
,
chiral
x
)
ligated
III
complexes
requiring
tedious
steps
prepare,
cheap
and
commercially
available
cobalt(II)
acetate
tetrahydrate
used
as
efficient
precatalyst.