ABSTRACT
Catalysis
stands
as
a
cornerstone
for
the
global
economy
and
human
society,
with
metals
metal
oxides
assuming
significant
roles
in
catalytic
research.
The
emergence
of
two‐dimensional
(2D)
carbon
materials,
such
graphene
(GR),
graphyne
(GY),
graphdiyne
(GDY),
boasting
unique
structural
tunable
electronic
properties,
opens
up
new
avenues
exploration
heterogeneous
catalysts.
In
this
review,
we
initially
analyze
limitations
inherent
metal‐
oxide‐based
Subsequently,
present
an
overview
latest
advancements
catalysts
pertaining
to
2D
carbon‐metal
composites.
We
categorize
these
composites
into
two
groups:
support‐induced
disordered
lattices
metal‐carbon
crystals.
realm
predominantly
encompasses
GR‐,
GY‐,
GDY‐supported
single‐atom
(SACs),
dual‐atom
(DACs),
single‐cluster
(SCCs).
Meanwhile,
domain
crystals
primarily
includes
organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
transition
carbides
(MXenes),
graphite
(g‐MCs).
This
review
encapsulates
comprehensive
understanding
structure,
stability,
application
all
from
theoretical
standpoint,
placing
particular
emphasis
on
coordination
structure
–performance
relationship.
To
conclude,
brief
summary
outlook
are
provided,
offering
insights
future
study
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(21)
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Chiral
trisubstituted
vicinal
diols
are
a
type
of
important
organic
compounds,
serving
as
both
common
structure
units
in
bioactive
natural
products
and
chiral
auxiliaries
asymmetric
synthesis.
Herein,
by
using
siloxypropadienes
the
precursors
allyl
copper(I)
species,
copper(I)-catalyzed
diastereoselective
enantioselective
reductive
allylation
ketones
was
achieved,
providing
syn-diols
anti-diols
good
to
excellent
enantioselectivity.
DFT
calculations
show
that
cis-γ-siloxy-allyl
copper
species
generated
favorably
with
either
1-TBSO-propadiene
or
1-TIPSO-propadiene.
Moreover,
steric
difference
TBS
group
TIPS
distinguishes
face
selectivity
acetophenone,
leading
syn-selectivity
for
anti-selectivity
Easy
transformations
were
performed,
demonstrating
synthetic
utility
present
method.
one
diol
prepared
above
used
suitable
organocatalyst
catalytic
self-coupling
aldimines
situ
B
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(31)
Published: May 7, 2024
Oxetane
synthase
(TmCYP1),
a
novel
cytochrome
P450
enzyme
from
Taxus×media
cell
cultures,
has
been
functionally
characterized
to
efficiently
catalyse
the
formation
of
oxetane
ring
in
tetracyclic
taxoids.
Transient
expression
TmCYP1
Nicotiana
benthamiana
using
2α,5α,7β,9α,10β,13α-hexaacetoxytaxa-4(20),11(12)-diene
(1)
as
substrate
led
production
major
derivative,
1β-dehydroxybaccatin
IV
(1
a),
and
minor
4β,20-epoxide
baccatin
I
b).
However,
feeding
decinnamoyltaxinine
J
(2),
5-deacetylated
derivative
1,
yielded
only
5α-deacetylbaccatin
(2
b),
4β,20-epoxide.
A
possible
reaction
mechanism
was
proposed
on
basis
substrate-feeding,
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(21), P. 14422 - 14426
Published: May 6, 2024
Here
we
report
a
concise
and
divergent
synthesis
of
scabrolide
A
havellockate,
representative
members
polycyclic
marine
natural
product
furano(nor)cembranoids.
The
features
highly
efficient
exo-exo-endo
radical
cascade.
Through
the
generation
two
rings,
three
C–C
bonds,
contiguous
stereocenters
in
one
step,
this
remarkable
transformation
not
only
assembles
bowl-shaped,
common
6–5–5
fused
ring
system
from
simple
building
blocks
but
also
precisely
installs
functionalities
at
desired
positions
sets
stage
for
further
preparation
both
target
molecules.
Further
studies
reveal
that
robust
unusual
6-endo
addition
cascade
is
likely
facilitated
by
rigidity
substrate.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(47), P. 25894 - 25902
Published: Nov. 16, 2023
Taxol
(1)
is
a
clinically
used
antineoplastic
diterpenoid.
The
tetracyclic
ring
system
comprises
6/8/6-membered
carbocycle
(ABC-ring)
and
fused
oxetane
(D-ring)
embedded
with
bridgehead
double
bond
decorated
multiple
oxygen
functionalities.
Here,
we
report
convergent
total
synthesis
of
this
exceedingly
complex
natural
product.
C-ring
fragment
was
designed
to
possess
bromocyclohexenone
an
extra
tetrahydrofuran
control
the
reactivity
selectivity,
as
well
minimize
functional
group
manipulations
en
route
1.
α-alkoxyacyl
telluride
A-ring
served
radical
precursor,
intermolecular
coupling
realized
installation
C2-
C3-stereocenters
reductive
removal
bromide.
After
C8-quaternary
stereocenter
constructed
by
exploiting
three-dimensional
shape
intermediate,
C11-vinyl
triflate
C8-methyl
ketone
were
utilized
for
Pd(0)-catalyzed
cyclization
central
eight-membered
B-ring
olefin.
Adjustment
oxidation
level
attachment
D-ring
completed
1
(28
steps,
longest
linear
sequence).
design
principle
implementation
powerful
reaction
described
in
present
provide
valuable
information
planning
executing
syntheses
diverse
densely
oxygenated
terpenoids.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(36), P. 4834 - 4837
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
convenient
method
for
oxidant-promoted
radical
cascade
acylation
or
decarbonylative
alkylation
of
1,7-dienes
with
aldehydes
the
construction
tetracyclic
N-containing
skeletons
has
been
established.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 1878 - 1878
Published: May 15, 2024
Cancer
is
considered
one
of
the
leading
causes
death
in
21st
century.
The
intensive
search
for
new
anticancer
drugs
has
been
actively
pursued
by
chemists
and
pharmacologists
decades,
focusing
either
on
isolation
compounds
with
cytotoxic
properties
from
plants
or
screening
thousands
synthetic
molecules.
Compounds
that
could
potentially
become
candidates
must
have
ability
to
inhibit
proliferation
and/or
induce
apoptosis
cancer
cells
without
causing
too
much
damage
normal
cells.
Some
were
discovered
accident,
others
as
a
result
long-term
research.
In
this
review,
we
presented
brief
history
development
most
important
groups
drugs,
pointing
fact
they
all
many
side
effects.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(28)
Published: April 22, 2024
Transition-metal-catalyzed
[4+4]
cycloaddition
leading
to
cyclooctanoids
has
centered
on
dimerization
between
1,3-diene-type
substrates.
Herein,
we
describe
a
[4σ+4π-1]
and
[4σ+4π]
strategy
access
7/8-membered
fused
carbocycles
through
rhodium-catalyzed
coupling
the
4σ-donor
(benzocyclobutenones)
pendant
diene
(4π)
motifs.
The
two
pathways
can
be
controlled
by
adjusting
solvated
CO
concentration.
A
broad
range
(>40
examples)
of
5-6-7
5-6-8
polyfused
was
obtained
in
good
yields
(up
90
%).
DFT
calculations,
kinetic
monitoring
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Comprehensive
Summary
Natural
products
with
high
oxidation
states
and
complex
chemical
skeletons
exhibit
diverse
bioactivities
due
to
their
unique
interactions
biological
targets.
The
state
is
characterized
by
the
presence
of
multiple
oxygen‐containing
functional
groups
such
as
hydroxyl
groups,
carbonyl
epoxides
that
are
usually
tough
construct
selectively.
In
recent
years,
thanks
development
efficient
strategies
sophisticated
methodologies,
significant
advancements
have
been
made
in
total
syntheses
highly
oxidized
natural
(HONPs).
this
review,
we
highlight
examples
HONPs
focusing
on
tetrodotoxin
(TTX)
its
derivatives,
steroidal
alkaloids,
sesquiterpenes,
diterpenoids
since
2019.
Key
Scientists
2005,
Yang
group
applied
thioureas
ligands
Pauson−Khand
reaction
for
synthesis
triterpene
products.
methodological
advances
achieved
a
series
topologically
structural
features
following
years.
2009,
Baran
established
pioneering
“two‐phase”
approach
terpenes,
an
innovative
strategy
has
inspired
numerous
field.
2011,
Xu
Theodorakis
(−)‐jiadifenolide,
sesquiterpene
from
Illicium
.
2012,
Li
6π
electrocyclization
containing
aromatic
rings.
2014,
Inoue
introduced
α‐alkoxy
bridgehead
radical,
facilitating
unified
ryanodane
diterpenoids.
subsequent
radical‐based
convergent
were
employed
assembling
HONPs.
developed
type
ΙΙ
[5+2]
reaction,
which
can
be
efficiently
featuring
bridged
ring
systems.
Reisman
presented
pattern
analysis
guided
synthetic
designs
complex,
isoryanodane
diterpenes.
2017,
Gao
reported
photoenolization/Diels‐Alder
(PEDA)
constructing
related
polycyclic
rings
elevated
states.
2018,
Ding
unprecedented
oxidative
dearomatization‐induced
(ODI)
cycloaddition/pinacol‐
1,2‐acyl
migration
cascade
assemble
oxygenated
bicyclo[3.2.1]octane
system,
was
subsequently
grayanane
same
year,
Gui
explored
“bioinspired”
strategic
transformations
enabled
rapid
construction
core
framework
steroid
terpenoid
2020,
Luo
successfully
synthesized
several
HONPs,
including
(−)‐batrachotoxinin,
(−)‐zygadenine,
diterpenoids,
employing
elegant
strategies.
2021,
Zhang
site‐specific
photochemical
desaturation
late‐stage
skeletal
reorganization
strategies,
enabling
divergent
sesquiterpenes.
2022,
Jia
first
(−)‐principinol
C,
accomplished
six
More
recently,
Trauner
concise
tetrodotoxin,
particularly
strategy.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 10, 2025
Lauicyclone
A
(1),
a
new
skeletal
diterpenoid
characterized
by
an
unprecedented
carbon
skeleton,
represents
the
first
reported
natural
product
featuring
complex
tricyclo[4.3.1]decane
framework.
Along
with
Lauicyclones
B-E
(2-5),
all
five
compounds
were
isolated
from
Croton
laui.
Comprehensive
spectroscopic
analyses,
quantum-chemical
calculations,
and
X-ray
diffractions
used
to
identify
their
structures.
The
antitumor
mechanism
of
compound
1
was
investigated
using
1H
NMR-based
metabolomics.