Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
366(8), P. 1670 - 1706
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Abstract
The
Friedel‐Crafts
reaction
stands
as
a
powerful
synthetic
tool
for
C−H
functionalization
of
aromatic
feedstocks,
which
is
conventionally
realized
through
electrophilic
alkylation
and
acylation.
burgeoning
interests
in
axially
chiral
compounds
across
diverse
fields
have
spurred
extensive
exploration
this
classic
transformation
catalytic
atroposelective
synthesis.
Consequently,
the
past
decade
has
witnessed
rapid
expansion
various
non‐canonical
reactions,
including
arylation,
alkenylation,
halogenation,
sulfenylation,
amination
aryl
bonds,
thereby
delving
into
new
chemical
spaces.
A
range
methods
been
devised
these
significant
arene
functionalization.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
cutting‐edge
synthesis
atropoisomers
categorized
three
parts
based
on
type
bond
formation
aromatics:
C(
sp
2
)−C(
3
)
formations,
formations
)−heteroatom
formations.
richness
electrophiles
modulation
atroposelectivity
by
organocatalysts,
particularly
Brønsted
acids,
are
elucidated.
We
anticipate
that
repertoire
asymmetric
will
continue
to
flourish
be
demonstrated
not
only
scientific
researches
but
also
industrial
organic
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(8), P. 5493 - 5501
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Larock
indole
synthesis
is
one
of
the
most
straightforward
and
efficient
methods
for
indoles;
however,
there
has
been
no
asymmetric
version
yet
construction
indole-based
axially
chiral
N-arylindoles
since
its
initial
report
in
1991.
Herein
we
first
example
an
by
employing
a
sulfinamide
phosphine
(SadPhos)
ligand
(Ming-Phos)
with
palladium.
It
allows
rapid
wide
range
N-arylindole
compounds
good
yields
up
to
98:2
er.
The
application
this
unique
scaffold
as
organocatalyst
promising.
Furthermore,
kinetic
study
revealed
that
alkyne
migratory
insertion
rate-determining
step,
which
proven
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations.
Additionally,
DFT
studies
also
suggest
N–C
dihedral
difference
caused
steric
hindrance
contributes
enantioselectivity
control.
Precision Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(5), P. 208 - 220
Published: April 23, 2024
The
catalytic
asymmetric
diastereodivergent
synthesis
of
axially
chiral
2-alkenylindoles
was
established
via
phosphoric
acid-catalyzed
addition
reactions
C3-unsubstituted
with
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
53(2), P. 883 - 971
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
This
review
aims
to
collect
advancements
in
enantioselective
palladium-catalyzed
cyclization
reactions
over
the
past
eleven
years,
and
it
is
organized
into
thirteen
sections
depending
on
different
types
of
transformations
involved.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(8)
Published: Dec. 29, 2023
Abstract
In
the
chemistry
community,
catalytic
asymmetric
synthesis
of
furan‐based
compounds
bearing
both
axial
and
central
chirality
has
proven
to
be
a
significant
but
challenging
issue
owing
importance
difficulty
in
constructing
such
frameworks.
this
work,
we
have
realized
first
five‐five‐membered
via
organocatalytic
(2+4)
annulation
achiral
furan‐indoles
with
2,3‐indolyldimethanols
uncommon
regioselectivity.
By
strategy,
furan‐indole
were
synthesized
high
yields
excellent
regio‐,
diastereo‐,
enantioselectivities.
Moreover,
theoretical
calculations
conducted
provide
an
in‐depth
understanding
reaction
pathway,
activation
mode,
origin
selectivity.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 23, 2024
Abstract
Catalytic
enantioselective
preparation
of
alkene
atropisomers
with
multiple
stereogenic
elements
and
discovery
their
applications
have
become
significant
but
challenging
issues
in
the
scientific
community
due
to
unique
structures
this
class
atropisomers.
We
herein
report
first
catalytic
atroposelective
cyclopentenyl[
b
]indoles,
a
new
kind
atropisomers,
point
axial
chirality
via
an
unusual
rearrangement
reaction
3‐indolylmethanols
under
asymmetric
organocatalysis.
Notably,
novel
type
promising
developing
chiral
ligands
or
organocatalysts,
discovering
antitumor
drug
candidates
fluorescence
imaging
materials.
Moreover,
theoretical
calculations
elucidated
possible
mechanism
non‐covalent
interactions
control
enantioselectivity.
This
approach
offers
synthetic
strategy
for
elements,
represents
3‐indolylmethanols,
which
will
advance
chemistry
indole
chemistry.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
C–N
axially
chiral
compounds
represent
an
important
class
of
atropisomers
that
are
prevalent
in
bioactive
and
material
molecules.
Despite
recent
advances
synthetic
methodologies,
the
asymmetric
construction
featuring
multiple
axes
has
been
rarely
explored,
significantly
limiting
their
further
applications.
Herein,
we
report
a
novel
atroposelective
synthesis
diaxially
pyridoindolones
both
six–five
six–six
through
cobalt-catalyzed
C–H
annulation.
This
approach
demonstrates
exceptional
efficiency,
yielding
diverse
array
with
excellent
yields
atroposelectivities
(60
examples,
up
to
>99%
yield,
ee,
>20:1
dr).
Mechanistic
studies
revealed
stereochemistry
were
generated
fixed
simultaneously
during
cyclometalation
step,
along
unexpected
amplification
effect.
The
practicality
this
protocol
is
underscored
by
successful
gram-scale
syntheses
various
transformations,
including
formation
phosphine
ligand.
Notably,
photoluminescence
quantum
(ΦF
0.99)
positive
solvatochromism
observed,
coupled
significant
chiroptical
properties,
underscoring
potential
applications
these
organic
fluorescent
materials.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30(2)
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
Atropisomers
have
emerged
as
important
structural
scaffolds
in
natural
products,
drug
design,
and
asymmetric
synthesis.
Recently,
N-N
biaryl
atropisomers
drawn
increasing
interest
due
to
their
unique
structure
relatively
stable
axes.
However,
its
synthesis
remains
scarce
compared
well-developed
C-C
analogs.
In
this
concept,
we
summarize
the
of
including
pyrrole-pyrrole,
pyrrole-indole,
indole-indole,
indole-carbazole,
during
which
a
series
synthetic
strategies
are
highlighted.
Also,
evolution
is
briefly
reviewed
an
outlook
offered.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(19)
Published: May 10, 2024
Atropisomeric
indoles
defined
by
a
N─N
axis
are
an
important
class
of
heterocycles
in
synthetic
and
medicinal
chemistry
material
sciences.
However,
they
remain
heavily
underexplored
due
to
limited
methods
challenging
stereocontrol
over
the
short
bonds.
Here,
we
report
highly
atroposelective
access
axially
chiral
via
asymmetric
Larock
reaction.
This
protocol
leveraged
powerful
role
phosphoramidite
ligand
attenuate
common
dissociation
original
reaction,
forming
with
excellent
functional
group
tolerance
high
enantioselectivity
palladium-catalyzed
intermolecular
annulation
between
readily
available
o
-iodoaniline
alkynes.
The
multifunctionality
prepared
allowed
diverse
post-coupling
transformations,
affording
broad
array
functionalized
indoles.
Experimental
computational
studies
have
been
conducted
explore
reaction
mechanism,
elucidating
enantio-determining
rate-limiting
steps.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(24), P. 16567 - 16580
Published: June 7, 2024
Axially
chiral
biaryls
featuring
a
C–N
axis
are
important
functional
molecules
in
diverse
fields.
The
asymmetric
Buchwald–Hartwig
reaction
represents
powerful
strategy
for
these
targets.
Previous
studies,
however,
have
been
predominantly
restricted
to
intramolecular
atroposelective
coupling,
likely
due
the
steric
and
entropic
effects
reductive
elimination
of
Pd(II)
species
with
sterically
congested
aryl
nitrogen
groups.
We
now
report
two
intermolecular
coupling
systems
bulky
NH
lactams
halohydrocarbons
enabled
by
rerouting
mechanism
one
that
accommodates
challenging
substrates.
Both
exhibited
group
tolerance,
excellent
enantioselectivity,
high
Z
selectivity
(if
applicable),
affording
atropisomeric
biaryl
olefins
through
de
novo
construction
axis.
Experimental
computational
studies
were
performed
elucidate
mechanism,
switch
pathways
is
traced
effect
(ortho
substituent)
halide
substrate.
A
2,6-disubstituted
reorients
proximal
lactamide
ligand
its
unusual
O-ligation
mode.
With
amide
oxygen
participation,
this
intermediate
undergoes
an
accessible
barrier
five-membered
ring
transition
state,
pathway
as
well
induction
mode
has
much
underexplored
catalysis.