Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(44)
Published: July 30, 2024
Abstract
Excited
states
of
radical
anions
derived
from
the
photoreduction
stable
organic
molecules
are
suggested
to
serve
as
potent
reductants.
However,
excited
these
species
too
short‐lived
allow
bimolecular
quenching
processes.
Recently,
singlet
state
Meisenheimer
complexes,
which
possess
a
long‐lived
state,
was
identified
competent
for
reduction
challenging
substrates
(−2.63
V
vs.
SCE,
saturated
calomel
electrode).
To
produce
reasonably
and
simply
accessible
different
addition
n
BuLi
readily
available
aromatic
heterocycles
investigated,
photoreactivity
generated
studied.
In
this
paper,
we
present
straightforward
preparation
family
powerful
photoreductants
(*E
ox
<
−3
SCE
in
their
states,
determined
by
DFT
time‐dependent
TD‐DFT
calculations;
DFT,
density
functional
theory)
that
can
induce
dehalogenation
electron‐rich
aryl
chlorides
form
C−C
bond
through
cyclization.
Photophysical
analyses
computational
studies
combination
with
experimental
mechanistic
investigations
demonstrate
ability
adduct
act
strong
electron
donor
under
visible
light
irradiation.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(11), P. 6270 - 6279
Published: March 7, 2023
An
electrochemically
driven
nickel-catalyzed
enantioselective
reductive
cross-coupling
of
aryl
aziridines
with
alkenyl
bromides
has
been
developed,
affording
enantioenriched
β-aryl
homoallylic
amines
excellent
E-selectivity.
This
electroreductive
strategy
proceeds
in
the
absence
heterogeneous
metal
reductants
and
sacrificial
anodes
by
employing
constant
current
electrolysis
an
undivided
cell
triethylamine
as
a
terminal
reductant.
The
reaction
features
mild
conditions,
remarkable
stereocontrol,
broad
substrate
scope,
functional
group
compatibility,
which
was
illustrated
late-stage
functionalization
bioactive
molecules.
Mechanistic
studies
indicate
that
this
transformation
conforms
stereoconvergent
mechanism
aziridine
is
activated
through
nucleophilic
halide
ring-opening
process.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(17), P. 10641 - 10727
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
Enantiomers,
where
chirality
arises
from
restricted
rotation
around
a
single
bond,
are
atropisomers.
Due
to
the
unique
nature
of
origins
their
chirality,
synthetic
strategies
access
these
compounds
in
an
enantioselective
manner
differ
those
used
prepare
enantioenriched
containing
point
arising
unsymmetrically
substituted
carbon
center.
In
particular
stereodynamic
transformations,
such
as
dynamic
kinetic
resolutions,
thermodynamic
and
deracemizations,
which
rely
on
ability
racemize
or
interconvert
enantiomers,
promising
set
transformations
optically
pure
late
stage
sequence.
Translation
approaches
with
atropisomers
requires
expanded
toolbox
for
epimerization/racemization
provides
opportunity
develop
new
conceptual
framework
synthesis
compounds.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(20), P. 12617 - 12626
Published: Oct. 3, 2022
Nickel-catalyzed
reductive
cross-electrophile
coupling
reactions
are
becoming
increasingly
important
in
organic
synthesis,
but
application
at
scale
is
limited
by
three
interconnected
challenges:
a
reliance
on
amide
solvents
(complicated
workup,
regulated),
the
generation
of
stoichiometric
Zn
salts
isolation,
waste
disposal
issue),
and
mixing/activation
challenges
zinc
powder.
We
show
here
an
electrochemical
approach
that
addresses
these
issues:
reaction
works
acetonitrile
with
diisopropylethylamine
as
terminal
reductant
simple
undivided
cell
(graphite(+)/nickel
foam(-)).
The
utilizes
combination
two
ligands,
4,4'-di-
Organic Process Research & Development,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27(7), P. 1160 - 1184
Published: March 20, 2023
Earth-abundant
metal
(EAM)
catalysis
can
have
profound
impact
in
the
pharmaceutical
industry
terms
of
sustainability
and
cost
improvements
from
replacing
precious
metals
like
palladium
as
well
harnessing
differential
reactivity
first-row
that
allows
for
novel
transformations
to
enable
more
efficient
routes
clinical
candidates.
The
strategy
building
these
capabilities
within
process
group
at
Bristol
Myers
Squibb
is
described
herein,
with
general
plan
a
reaction
screening
platform,
demonstrating
scalability,
increasing
mechanistic
understanding
catalyst
activation.
development
catalytic
utilizing
nickel,
cobalt,
iron
while
highlighting
importance
collaboration
internal
external
groups
advance
EAM
our
portfolio.
challenges
benefits
working
transition
metals,
including
metrics
implementation
catalysis,
such
cost,
mass
intensity,
commercial
availability
catalysts
ligands,
are
discussed.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 6897 - 6914
Published: April 19, 2024
A
family
of
4,4′-tBu2-2,2′-bipyridine
(tBubpy)
ligands
with
substituents
in
either
the
6-position,
4,4′-tBu2-6-Me-bpy
(tBubpyMe),
or
6
and
6′-positions,
4,4′-tBu2-6,6′-R2-bpy
(tBubpyR2;
R
=
Me,
iPr,
sBu,
Ph,
Mes),
was
synthesized.
These
were
used
to
prepare
Ni
complexes
0,
I,
II
oxidation
states.
We
observed
that
6′-positions
tBubpy
ligand
impact
properties
complexes.
For
example,
bulkier
6,6′-positions
better
stabilized
(tBubpyR2)NiICl
species
resulted
a
cleaner
reduction
from
(tBubpyR2)NiIICl2.
However,
hindered
prevented
coordination
tBubpyR2
Ni0(cod)2.
In
addition,
by
using
type
(tBubpyMe)NiCl2
(tBubpyR2)NiCl2
as
precatalysts
for
different
XEC
reactions,
we
demonstrated
6,6′-substituents
lead
major
differences
catalytic
performance.
Specifically,
while
(tBubpyMe)NiIICl2
is
one
most
active
catalysts
reported
date
can
facilitate
reactions
at
room
temperature,
lower
turnover
frequencies
containing
ligands.
detailed
study
on
intermediates
(tBubpy)Ni(Ar)I
(tBubpyMe2)Ni(Ar)I
revealed
several
factors
likely
contributed
activity.
whereas
are
low
spin
relatively
stable,
high-spin
less
stable.
Furthermore,
captures
primary
benzylic
alkyl
radicals
more
slowly
than
(tBubpy)Ni(Ar)I,
consistent
activity
former
catalysis.
Our
findings
will
assist
design
tailor-made
Ni-catalyzed
transformations.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 5039 - 5046
Published: March 20, 2024
The
site
selectivity
has
been
investigated
for
the
C–N
bond
cleavage
of
arylbenzylammonium
salts
in
reductive
cross-coupling
reactions
with
carbon
electrophiles.
A
wide
variety
triflates
participated
nickel-catalyzed
zinc-mediated
benzyl–aryl
cross-electrophile
coupling
aryl
bromides
to
afford
diarylmethanes
extremely
high
selectivity.
same
reaction
conditions
were
successfully
extended
intramolecular
benzyl(bromoaryl)ammonium
triflates.
Moreover,
underwent
manganese-mediated
benzyl–acyl
aromatic
carboxylic
acids
presence
di-tert-butyl
pyrocarbonate.
These
employ
readily
available
feedstocks
and
reagents,
exhibit
benzylic
bonds
rather
than
bonds,
tolerate
a
functional
groups.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(34), P. 24009 - 24015
Published: July 25, 2024
A
radical
mechanism
enables
simple
and
robust
access
to
nonstabilized,
alkyl
iron
carbenes
for
novel
(2
+
1)
cycloadditions.
This
Fe-catalyzed
strategy
employs
simple,
aliphatic
aldehydes
as
carbene
precursors
in
a
practical,
efficient,
stereoselective
cyclopropanation.
air-
water-tolerant
method
permits
convenient
generation
of
coupling
an
exceptionally
wide
range
sterically
electronically
diverse
alkenes
(nucleophilic,
electrophilic,
neutral).
transient
ketyl
intermediate
is
key
accessing
harnessing
this
rare,
reactivity.
Mechanistic
experiments
confirm
the
(a)
intermediacy
radicals,
(b)
formation
by
capture,
(c)
nonconcerted
nature
cycloaddition.