Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
23(11), P. 4094 - 4098
Published: May 13, 2021
We
report
here
a
multicomponent
protocol
to
assemble
several
polycyclic
dihydropyran-fused
tetrahydroquinoline
structures
with
excellent
diastereoselectivity.
This
procedure
employs
simple
feedstocks
accomplish
series
of
diverse
structures,
which
is
difficult
attain
by
traditional
sequences.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
56(17), P. 2586 - 2589
Published: Jan. 1, 2020
An
efficient
enantioselective
dearomatization
of
2-nitrobenzofurans
was
realized
via
an
organocatalyzed
one-step
Michael
addition
process.
This
method
provides
a
facile
strategy
to
access
range
structurally
diverse
3,3'-disubstituted
oxindoles,
which
feature
intriguing
combination
two
privileged
motifs
including
3-pyrrolyl-substituted-oxindoles
and
2,3-dihydrobenzofurans
substructures,
in
excellent
results.
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
17(21), P. 5294 - 5304
Published: Jan. 1, 2019
An
efficient
Ph2PMe-catalyzed
dearomative
(3
+
2)
annulation
of
2-nitrobenzofurans,
2-nitrobenzothiophenes,
and
3-nitrobenzothiophenes
with
allenoates
is
reported.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
22(8), P. 3114 - 3118
Published: April 7, 2020
A
sequential
[4
+
2]/[2
1]
annulation
of
α-aryl
vinylsulfoniums
with
2-aminochalcones
and
2-(2-aminobenzylidene)-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione
is
reported
that
affords
a
series
cyclopropane-fused
tetrahydroquinolines.
The
salient
features
this
novel
practical
transformation
include
high
efficiency,
transition-metal-free
nature,
operational
simplicity,
outstanding
functional
group
tolerance.
Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
17, P. 2585 - 2610
Published: Oct. 18, 2021
Nitrogen-containing
scaffolds
are
ubiquitous
in
nature
and
constitute
an
important
class
of
building
blocks
organic
synthesis.
The
asymmetric
aza-Michael
reaction
(aza-MR)
alone
or
tandem
with
other
reaction(s)
is
synthetic
tool
to
form
new
C–N
bond(s)
leading
developing
libraries
diverse
types
bioactive
nitrogen
compounds.
synthesis
application
a
variety
organocatalysts
for
accomplishing
highly
useful
syntheses
without
causing
environmental
pollution
compliance
‘Green
Chemistry”
has
been
landmark
development
the
recent
past.
Application
many
these
extended
aza-MR
during
last
two
decades.
present
article
overviews
literature
published
10
years
concerning
amines
amides
catalysed
by
organocatalysts.
Both
organocatalysts,
i.e.,
those
acting
through
non-covalent
interactions
working
covalent
bond
formation
have
applied
aza-MR.
Thus,
review
includes
examples
wherein
cinchona
alkaloids,
squaramides,
chiral
amines,
phase-transfer
catalysts
bifunctional
thioureas
used,
which
activate
substrates
hydrogen
formation.
Most
reactions
accompanied
high
yields
enantiomeric
excesses.
On
hand,
N-heterocyclic
carbenes
pyrrolidine
derivatives
such
as
iminium
ions
also
included.
Wherever
possible,
comparison
made
between
efficacies
various
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(5), P. 1163 - 1163
Published: March 5, 2024
An
efficient
dearomative
(3
+
2)
cycloaddition
of
para-quinamines
and
2-nitrobenzofurans
has
been
developed.
This
reaction
proceeds
smoothly
under
mild
conditions
affords
a
series
benzofuro[3,2-b]indol-3-one
derivatives
in
good
to
excellent
yields
(up
98%)
with
perfect
diastereoselectivities
(all
cases
>
20:1
dr).
The
scale-up
synthesis
versatile
derivatizations
demonstrate
the
potential
synthetic
application
protocol.
A
plausible
mechanism
is
also
proposed
account
for
observed
process.
work
represents
first
instance
N-triggered
2-nitrobenzofurans.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(13), P. 2623 - 2628
Published: March 24, 2024
An
efficient
dearomative
cyclization
of
2-nitrobenzofurans
via
a
thiol-triggered
tandem
Michael
addition/intramolecular
Henry
reaction
has
been
developed.
A
range
thiochromeno[3,2-b]benzofuran-11-ols
and
tetrahydrothieno[3,2-b]benzofuran-3-ols
could
be
obtained
in
up
to
99%
yield
>20:1
dr.
The
valuable
thiochromone
fused
benzofurans
prepared
with
the
2-mercaptobenzaldehyde
reaction/rearomatization/oxidative
dehydrogenation
process
one-pot
two-step
operation.
mechanism
for
was
tentatively
proposed.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
22(18), P. 7088 - 7093
Published: Aug. 28, 2020
The
first
catalytic
enantioselective
dearomatization/rearomatization
of
2-nitroindoles
triggered
by
the
Michael
addition
3-monosubstituted
oxindoles
was
established.
A
wide
range
3-indolyl-3'-alkyloxindoles
(up
to
99%
yield,
97%
ee)
and
3-indolyl-3'-aryloxindoles
95%
were
obtained
using
an
organocatalyst.
This
method
provides
unprecedented
strategy
access
structurally
diverse
3,3'-disubstituted
bearing
a
sterically
congested
triaryl-containing
all-carbon
quaternary
stereocenter.
utility
this
approach
verified
formal
synthesis
cyclotryptamine
alkaloids.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
28(2)
Published: Oct. 29, 2021
The
application
of
dinuclear
zinc
catalysts
in
a
dearomatization
reaction
has
been
developed.
Catalytic
asymmetric
[3+2]
annulations
2-nitrobenzofurans
or
2-nitrobenzothiophenes
with
CF3
-containing
N-unprotected
isatin-derived
azomethine
ylides
catalyzed
by
are
realized
excellent
diastereomer
ratios
(dr)
>20
:
1
and
enantiomeric
excess
(ee)
up
to
99
%.
This
protocol
provides
practical,
straightforward
access
structurally
diverse
pyrrolidinyl
spirooxindoles
containing
2,3-fused-dihydrobenzofuran
(or
dihydrobenzothiphene)
moiety,
four
contiguous
stereocenters.
Reactions
can
be
performed
on
gram
scale.
absolute
configuration
products
is
confirmed
X-ray
single
crystal
structure
analysis,
possible
mechanism
proposed.
Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 1345 - 1376
Published: April 19, 2021
Abstract
Chiral
analogues
of
squaramides
have
been
fruitful
in
organocatalyzed
asymmetric
reactions
over
last
decade.
Alongside
other
H‐bonding
catalysts
like
ureas,
thioureas:
proved
to
be
efficient
for
the
formation
acyclic
and
cyclic
chiral
molecules.
A
wide
range
molecules
bearing
multiple
functionalities
stereocenters
synthesized
by
using
several
bifunctional
as
catalysts.
These
perform
base
utilizing
basic
N
atom
their
extension
help
stereoinduction
forming
H‐bonds
with
suitable
H‐bond
acceptors.
The
present
review
focuses
on
assembling
recent
progresses
synthesis
five
six
membered
rings
promoted
squaramides.
handful
articles
published
research
groups
documenting
construction
five‐
six‐membered
part
interesting
complex
molecular
architectures.
Different
methodologies
conventional
formal
cycloadditions
or
cascade
engineered
through
assistance
fabricate
carbo‐
heterocycles.
This
also
includes
dual
cooperative
catalytic
system
which
squaramide
is
one
European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2022(18)
Published: April 5, 2022
Abstract
Dearomatization
reactions
employing
simple
aromatic
compounds
have
showcased
remarkable
progress
in
the
recent
decade
and
emerged
as
one
of
most
straightforward
powerful
tools
for
creation
highly
functionalized,
three‐dimensional
molecular
frameworks
commonly
encountered
medicinal
chemistry
life
sciences.
Among
use,
nitro(hetero)arenes,
which
feature
a
less
pronounced
character
due
to
presence
electron‐withdrawing
nitro
group,
been
extensively
used
different
types
dearomatization
reactions.
The
dearomative
annulation
reaction
serves
versatile
method
construction
complex
polycyclic
systems.
This
overview
presents
brief
summary
impressive
advances
nitro(hetero)arenes
provides
some
inspirations
future
research.