ACS Central Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 2036 - 2043
Published: Sept. 28, 2023
As
an
important
class
of
platform
molecules,
planar
chiral
ferrocene
carbonyl
compounds
could
be
transformed
into
various
functional
groups
offering
facile
synthesis
ligands
and
catalysts.
However,
developing
efficient
straightforward
methods
for
accessing
enantiopure
compounds,
especially
ferroceneformaldehydes,
remains
highly
challenging.
Herein,
we
report
a
rhodium(I)/phosphoramidite-catalyzed
enantioselective
C–H
bond
arylation
ferroceneformaldehydes.
Readily
available
aryl
halides
such
as
iodides,
bromides,
even
chlorides
are
suitable
coupling
partners
in
this
transformation,
leading
to
series
ferroceneformaldehydes
good
yields
excellent
enantioselectivity
(up
83%
yield
>99%
ee).
The
aldehyde
group
diverse
smoothly,
Ugi's
amine
PPFA
analogues
synthesized
efficiently.
latter
was
found
ligand
Pd-catalyzed
asymmetric
allylic
alkylation
reactions.
Mechanistic
experiments
supported
the
formation
imine
intermediates
key
step
during
reaction.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(2), P. 1224 - 1243
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Efficient
and
streamlined
synthetic
methods
that
facilitate
the
rapid
build-up
of
structurally
diverse
π-conjugated
systems
are
paramount
importance
in
quest
for
organic
optoelectronic
materials.
Among
these
methods,
transition-metal-catalyzed
oxidative
Ar–H/Ar–H
coupling
reactions
between
two
(hetero)arenes
have
emerged
as
a
concise
effective
approach
generating
wide
array
bi(hetero)aryl
fused
heteroaryl
structures.
This
innovative
bypasses
challenges
associated
with
substrate
pre-activation
processes,
thereby
allowing
creation
frameworks
were
previously
beyond
reach
using
conventional
Ar–X/Ar–M
reactions.
These
inherent
advantages
ushered
new
design
patterns
molecules
deviate
from
traditional
methods.
ground-breaking
enables
transcendence
limitations
repetitive
material
structures,
ultimately
leading
to
discovery
novel
high-performance
In
this
Perspective,
we
provide
an
overview
recent
advances
development
materials
through
utilization
We
introduce
several
notable
strategies
domain,
covering
both
directed
non-directed
strategies,
dual
chelation-assisted
strategy
ortho-C–H
arylation/cyclization
strategy.
Additionally,
shed
light
on
role
advancement
Finally,
discuss
current
existing
protocols
offer
insights
into
future
prospects
field.
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(12), P. 2324 - 2338
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
summarizes
the
most
recent
progress
made
in
C–H
bond
activation-initiated
spiroannulation
reactions
and
their
applications
construction
of
structurally
diverse
biologically
valuable
spirocyclic
scaffolds.
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.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(39), P. 7214 - 7219
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
A
novel
Rh(III)-catalyzed
cascade
alkenyl
C-H
activation/[3
+
2]
annulation/pinacol
rearrangement
reaction
of
enaminones
with
iodonium
ylides
has
been
developed.
This
methodology
provides
a
new
and
straightforward
synthetic
strategy
to
afford
highly
functionalized
2-spirocyclo-pyrrol-3-ones
in
satisfactory
yield
from
readily
available
starting
materials
under
mild
conditions.
Moreover,
gram-scale
reactions
further
derivatization
experiments
are
implemented
demonstrate
the
potential
utility
this
developed
approach.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 4030 - 4039
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Copper-catalyzed
enantioselective
C–H
activation
proceeding
through
an
inner-sphere
mechanism
remains
a
huge
challenge.
Herein,
copper-catalyzed
alkynylation
with
terminal
alkynes
assisted
by
8-aminoquinoline
using
readily
available
(S)-BINOL
as
the
chiral
ligand
was
disclosed.
The
reaction
proceeded
under
mild
conditions
catalytic
amount
of
copper
salt,
providing
range
ferrocenes
in
good
yields
and
enantioselectivities
(0
°C,
up
to
77%
yield
94%
ee).
alteration
stoichiometric
chemical
oxidant
renewable
electricity
is
also
feasible
at
ambient
temperature,
demonstrating
robustness
this
copper/BINOL
catalysis.
Notably,
first
cupraelectrocatalyzed
reaction.
Gram-scale
synthesis,
versatile
transformations,
application
resulting
oxazoline–olefin
asymmetric
synthesis
highlight
utility
protocols.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 4638 - 4647
Published: March 12, 2024
Axially
chiral
diaryl
ethers
make
up
a
unique
class
of
atropisomers
bearing
restricted
rotation
about
the
C–O
bond.
Methods
for
expedient
synthesis
axially
ether-based
structures
have
been
largely
underdeveloped.
Herein,
we
developed
an
efficient
metal-catalyzed
desymmetrization
strategy
to
unveil
formation
and
centrally
dual
in
high
diastereo-
enantioselectivity.
The
protocol
leverages
cobalt-catalyzed
photoreductive
enantioselective
couplings
dialdehyde
alkyne
deliver
stereogenicity,
ether
scaffold
is
equipped
with
useful
synthetic
handles
including
formyl,
hydroxyl,
allyl
groups,
as
has
demonstrated
carboxylic
acid
potential
ligand
asymmetric
catalysis.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(7), P. 3457 - 3484
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Chiral
carbon-carbon
(C-C)
and
carbon-heteroatom
(C-X)
bonds
are
pervasive
very
essential
in
natural
products,
bioactive
molecules,
functional
materials,
their
catalytic
construction
has
emerged
as
one
of
the
hottest
research
fields
synthetic
organic
chemistry.
The
last
decade
witnessed
vigorous
progress
Rh(I)-catalyzed
asymmetric
C-H
functionalization
a
complement
to
Rh(II)
Rh(III)
catalysis.
This
review
aims
provide
most
comprehensive
up-to-date
summary
covering
recent
advances
activation
for
functionalization.
In
addition
development
diverse
reactions,
chiral
ligand
design
mechanistic
investigation
(inner-sphere
mechanism,
outer-sphere
1,4-Rh
migration)
will
also
be
highlighted.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 6009 - 6015
Published: April 5, 2024
Rhodium(III)-catalyzed
atroposelective
C–H
selenylation
of
1-aryl
isoquinolines
has
been
achieved.
The
direct
reaction
between
and
2-(phenylselanyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione
in
the
presence
chiral
SCpRh(III)
complex
afforded
a
series
axially
isoquinoline
selenides
up
to
95%
yield
96%
ee.
features
mild
conditions
broad
substrate
scope.
DFT
calculations
revealed
that
C–Se
bond
formation
step
proceeds
through
formal
SN2
pathway.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(8)
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
Atropisomeric
phosphines
hold
considerable
significance
in
asymmetric
catalysis,
yet
their
synthesis
presents
a
formidable
challenge
owing
to
intricate
multistep
procedures.
In
this
context,
groundbreaking
methodology
has
been
presented
for
preparation.
This
innovative
approach
entails
an
atroposelective
rhodium-catalyzed
C-H
activation
employing
aryl
and
heteroaryl
halides,
chelated
by
P(III)
center.
The
essence
of
strategy
lies
its
ability
directly
construct
chiral
phosphine
ligands
single
step,
thereby
exhibiting
exceptional
efficiency
terms
atom
redox
economy.
Illustrative
examples
serve
demonstrate
the
immense
potential
situ-formed
catalysis.
Mechanistic
experiments
have
further
provided
invaluable
insights
into
transformation.