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.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Indole-fused
polycycles
are
common
in
natural
products
and
bioactive
molecules,
yet
their
concise
efficient
synthesis
remains
challenging,
especially
for
compounds
with
multiple
stereocenters.
Herein,
we
report
the
application
of
a
chiral
CpxRhIII
catalyst
enantioselective
C–H
activation/[4+2]
annulation
indoles
bicyclic
alkenes.
This
catalytic
system
exhibits
high
enantioselectivity
broad
functional
group
tolerance
operates
under
benign
conditions.
The
scope
this
methodology
encompasses
variety
substrates,
delivering
novel
polycyclic
four
consecutive
stereocenters
bridged
ring
good
to
excellent
yields
remarkable
enantioselectivities
(≤1:99
er).
approach
facilitates
structurally
diverse
molecules
that
retain
integrity
while
introducing
chirality.
More
importantly,
3ab
significantly
inhibited
proliferation
CESS
Kasumin-1
cells
IC50
values
0.76
0.28
μM,
respectively.
In
addition,
has
been
demonstrated
as
an
effective
agent
promoting
apoptosis
cells.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
review
summarizes
recent
advances
in
asymmetric
alkenyl
C–H
bond
functionalization
reactions,
as
well
provides
an
outlook
on
future
opportunities
and
challenges.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(42), P. 29214 - 29223
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Macrocycles
incorporating
conformationally
defined
indoles
are
widely
found
in
bioactive
natural
products.
However,
the
catalytic
enantioselective
synthesis
of
planar-chiral
via
indolization
involving
macrocyclization
remains
elusive.
Herein,
we
present
first
rhodium(III)-catalyzed
atroposelective
macrocyclization,
which
involves
C-H
activation
aniline,
and
a
subsequent
oxidation
[3
+
2]
annulation
reaction
with
an
intramolecular
alkyne.
This
protocol
achieves
construction
indoles,
planar
chirality
control
single
step.
Importantly,
this
strategy
produces
macrocyclic
atropisomers
bearing
full-carbon
ansa
chains,
represent
challenging
targets
organic
synthesis.
Thermodynamic
experiments
revealed
that
rotational
barrier
chain-linked
atropisomer
was
lower
than
oxa-ansa
chain.
The
mechanism
elucidated
by
computational
studies,
alkyne
insertion
steps
collectively
determined
enantioselectivity.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(10), P. 6068 - 6077
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
CsPbBr
3
quantum
dots
embedded
in
KIT-6
to
form
silica-shell-protected
heterogeneous
photocatalysts,
which
were
further
combined
with
chiral
organocatalysts
forming
dual-catalysts
explore
the
activity
and
stereoselectivity
asymmetric
catalysis.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 8160 - 8167
Published: May 10, 2024
Rhodium(III)-catalyzed
enantioselective
C–H
activation
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
assembling
enabling
chiral
molecules.
However,
this
approach
is
significantly
hampered
by
the
cumbersome
synthetic
routes
preparing
rhodium
catalysts.
In
sharp
contrast,
we
herein
report
on
an
electrochemical
domino
catalysis
system
that
exploits
achiral
Cp*-rhodium
catalyst
along
with
easily
accessible
Brønsted
base
activation/annulation
reaction
of
alkenes
benzoic
acids.
Our
strategy
offers
environmentally
benign
and
most
user-friendly
synthetically
useful
phthalides
in
good
enantioselectivity,
employing
electricity
sustainable
oxidant.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 10, 2024
The
construction
of
atropisomers
with
1,2-diaxes,
while
maintaining
high
enantiocontrol,
presents
a
significant
challenge
due
to
the
dynamic
nature
steric
hindrance
at
ortho-aryl
substituents.
Although
various
catalytic
asymmetric
methods
have
been
developed
for
accessing
axially
chiral
arylpyrroles,
synthesis
arylpyrroles
1,2-diaxes
in
manner
has
remained
rare.
Herein,
authors
report
diverse
and
C-C
C-N
axes
through
copper-catalysed
asymmetirc
[4
+
1]
annulation
yne-allylic
esters
arylamines
via
remote
stereocontrol
strategy.
This
approach
provides
facile
access
broad
range
heterobiaryl
(67
examples)
excellent
enantioselectivities,
each
bearing
one
or
two
C-C/C-N
axes,
demonstrating
its
versatility
efficiency.
utility
this
methodology
is
further
highlighted
by
transformation
product
into
phosphine
ligand,
thioureas
use
catalysis.
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
366(8), P. 1744 - 1750
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Abstract
The
transmetalation
triggered
rhodium‐catalyzed
C−H
bond
activation
and
tandem
annulation
of
2‐biphenylboronic
acids
with
sulfoxonium
ylides
or
iodonium
has
been
developed.
Various
products
phenanthrenes
were
constructed
under
redox‐neutral
conditions
in
34–86%
yields.
Several
mechanism
exploration
experiments
derivatization
reactions
conducted
sequence
to
gain
a
deeper
understanding
the
process
potential
this
transformation.
It
offers
an
alternative
approach
for
synthesis
phenanthrene
derivatives.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(47)
Published: Oct. 16, 2023
Abstract
The
direct
C−H
functionalization
of
1,2‐benzazaborines,
especially
asymmetric
version,
remains
a
great
challenge.
Here
we
report
palladium‐catalyzed
enantioselective
olefination
and
allylation
reactions
1,2‐benzazaborines.
This
approach
is
kinetic
resolution
(KR),
providing
various
C−B
axially
chiral
2‐aryl‐1,2‐benzazaborines
3‐substituted
in
generally
high
yields
with
excellent
enantioselectivities
(selectivity
(S)
factor
up
to
354).
synthetic
potential
this
reaction
showcased
by
late‐stage
modification
complex
molecules,
scale‐up
reaction,
applications.