ACS Central Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 46 - 56
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Herein,
we
report
a
visible-light-induced
charge-transfer-complex-enabled
dicarboxylation
and
deuterocarboxylation
of
C═C
bonds
with
oxalate
as
masked
CO2
source
under
catalyst-free
conditions.
In
this
reaction,
disclosed
the
first
example
that
tetrabutylammonium
could
be
able
to
aggregate
aryl
substrates
via
π–cation
interactions
form
charge
transfer
complexes,
which
subsequently
triggers
single
electron
from
oxalic
dianion
ammonium
countercation
irradiation
450
nm
bule
LEDs,
releasing
radical
anions.
Diverse
alkenes,
dienes,
trienes,
indoles,
including
challenging
trisubstituted
olefins,
underwent
anti-Markovnikov
high
selectivity
access
valuable
1,2-
1,4-dicarboxylic
acids
well
indoline-derived
diacids
β-deuterocarboxylic
mild
The
in
situ
generated
CO2•–
molecules
anions
both
add
bond
without
assistance
any
photocatalyst
or
additives,
made
reaction
sustainable,
clean,
efficient.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(18), P. 9749 - 9756
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
novel
cobalt-catalyzed
radical
1,3-diphosphination
of
alkenes
was
developed,
which
enables
straightforward
access
to
1,3-diphosphine
skeleton
compounds
under
mild
conditions.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 7, 2024
Direct
carboxylation
of
C–H
bonds
with
CO2
represents
an
attractive
strategy
to
synthesize
valuable
carboxylic
acids
high
atom,
step,
and
redox
economy.
Although
great
progress
has
been
achieved
in
this
field,
catalytic
tertiary
C(sp3)–H
still
remains
challenging
due
their
inherent
inertness
significant
steric
hindrance.
Herein,
we
report
a
direct
benzylic
via
visible-light
photoredox
catalysis.
Various
all-carbon
quaternary
acids,
which
are
importance
medicinal
chemistry,
successfully
obtained
yields.
This
is
characterized
by
good
functional
group
tolerance,
broad
substrate
scope,
mild
operational
conditions.
Furthermore,
our
methodology
enables
the
efficient
rapid
synthesis
key
drug
or
bioactive
molecules,
such
as
carbetapentane,
caramiphen,
PRE-084
(σ1
receptor
agonist),
facilitates
various
functionalizations
C(sp2)–H
using
directing
ability
target
thus
highlighting
its
practical
applications.
Mechanistic
studies
indicate
that
carbanion,
serves
intermediate
react
CO2,
catalytically
generated
single
electron
reduction
radical
through
consecutive
photoinduced
transfer
process.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(16), P. 11967 - 11973
Published: July 26, 2024
Herein,
a
photoredox-neutral
strategy
for
carboxylation
of
acylated
alcohols
via
C(sp3)–O
bond
activation
and
cleavage
with
tetrabutylammonium
oxalate
(TBAO)
as
the
carbonyl
source
reductant
well
promoter
is
described.
Neither
pre-established
CO2
atmosphere
nor
external
electron
donors
are
required
TBAO
crucial
transformation.
Various
primary,
secondary,
tertiary
could
be
smoothly
converted
to
corresponding
aryl
acetic
acids,
which
core
structures
diverse
pharmaceutical
drugs.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
A
transition-metal-free
protocol
for
the
unsymmetrical
radical
1,3-difunctionalization
of
alkenes
has
been
established
first
time
in
form
1,3-difluoroalkylcarboxylation
by
a
photocatalytic
three-component
reaction
allyl
formates,
trifluoroacetanilides,
and
cesium
formate.
This
employs
formate
as
carboxylating
reagent
trifluoroacetanilide
difluoroalkylating
via
C-F
bond
activation.
As
result,
series
previously
inaccessible
difluorinated
adipic
acid
derivatives
can
be
easily
efficient
prepared.
Mechanism
studies
reveal
that
triple
kinetic-controlled
self-ordering
is
key
to
this
unique
reaction.
sorting
involves
fast
initiation
CO2
anion
its
chemoselective
addition
reduction,
followed
slow
generation
fluoroalkyl
chemo-/regioselective
addition.
Notably,
strategy
also
suitable
cyclic
through
diastereoselectively
constructing
two
or
three
consecutive
stereocenters.
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
Comprehensive
Summary
The
use
of
CO
2
as
a
renewable
C1
source
for
the
synthesis
value‐added
chemicals
can
contribute
to
more
sustainable
chemistry.
In
this
work,
nickel‐catalyzed
amide‐directed
carboxylation
aryl
C−F
bonds
with
has
been
developed.
reaction
is
switchable
controlled
by
LiCl
react
one
or
two
molecules
afford
valuable
phthalimides
α‐hydroxycarboxylic
acid
derivatives.
Further
study
shows
that
step‐by‐step
process.
first
step
and
tandem
cyclization
phthalimides.
second
C−N
bond
,
intramolecular
nucleophilic
addition
amide
anion
carbonyl.
also
developed
based
on
reaction.
work
features
inert
functionalization,
activation,
multiple
incorporation.
Mechanistic
studies
indicate
azanickelacycle
intermediates
play
an
important
role,
facilitates
reduction
Ni(II)
Ni(I)
promotes
molecule
.
This
protocol
provides
efficient
route
functionalization
under
mild
conditions
via
chemical
fixation
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 31, 2025
Electro-organic
reduction
reactions
are
canonically
carried
out
at
a
cathode
which
significant
negative
potential
is
applied.
Specifically,
carbon
electrodes,
aryl
bromides
and
chlorides
undergo
heterogeneous
in
organic
solvents
potentials
more
than
−2
V
vs
E0′
for
the
Fc/Fc+
couple
(Fc
=
ferrocene).
To
decrease
overpotential
reactions,
homogeneous
or
electrocatalysis
strategies
often
employed.
Here,
we
present
an
electrochemical
method
to
reduce
that
initiated
by
oxidation
reaction
very
mild
(∼0
Fc/Fc+).
of
outer-sphere
redox
mediator,
1,1-dimethylferrocene,
dry
N,N-dimethylformamide
(DMF)
containing
oxalate
(C2O42–),
results
one-electron
C2O42–.
The
resulting
C2O4•–
decomposes
∼1
μs
release
dioxide
radical
anion
(CO2•–),
potent
reductant
oxidized
CO2
–2.68
Fc/Fc+.
In
this
way,
low
electrode
enables
chlorides,
otherwise
directly
reduced
potentials.
Using
method,
selective
hydrodehalogenations
electron-deficient
reticulated
vitreous
anode
with
up
quantitative
conversion
yields.
Cyclic
voltammetry
finite
difference
simulations
used
characterize
hydrodehalogenation
4-bromobenzonitrile
via
C2O42–
oxidation.
Additionally,
show
efficiency
tuned
deliberate
additions
water
DMF
solutions,
leading
substantial
improvement
overall
yields
without
interference
from
proton
reduction.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(44), P. 30615 - 30625
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
The
direct
utilization
of
carbon
dioxide
as
an
ideal
one-carbon
source
in
value-added
chemical
synthesis
has
garnered
significant
attention
from
the
standpoint
global
sustainability.
In
this
regard,
photo/electrochemical
reduction
CO