Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
142(20), P. 9510 - 9517
Published: April 25, 2020
An
asymmetric
hydroarylative
cyclization
of
enynes
involving
a
C–H
bond
cleavage
is
reported.
The
cobalt-catalyzed
cascade
generates
three
new
bonds
in
an
atom-economical
fashion.
products
were
obtained
excellent
yields
and
enantioselectivities
as
single
diastereo-
regioisomers.
Preliminary
mechanistic
studies
indicate
that
the
reaction
shows
no
intermolecular
crossover.
This
work
highlights
potential
cobalt
catalysis
functionalization
enantioselective
domino
reactivity.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(10)
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Transition
metal-catalyzed
enantioselective
C-H
carbonylation
with
carbon
monoxide,
an
essential
and
easily
available
C1
feedstock,
remains
challenging.
Here,
we
disclosed
unprecedented
catalyzed
by
inexpensive
readily
cobalt(II)
salt.
The
reactions
proceed
efficiently
through
desymmetrization,
kinetic
resolution,
parallel
affording
a
broad
range
of
chiral
isoindolinones
in
good
yields
excellent
enantioselectivities
(up
to
92
%
yield
99
ee).
synthetic
potential
this
method
was
demonstrated
asymmetric
synthesis
biological
active
compounds,
such
as
(S)-PD172938
(S)-Pazinaclone.
resulting
also
serve
ligands
cobalt-catalyzed
annulation
alkynes
construct
phosphorus
stereocenter.
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.
European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
2020(8), P. 909 - 916
Published: Dec. 18, 2019
C–H
bonds
are
ubiquitous
and
abundant
in
organic
molecules.
If
could
be
directly
converted
to
desired
functional
groups
a
chemo‐,
site‐,
stereoselective
manner,
functionalization
would
strong
useful
tool
for
synthesis.
Recent
developments
catalytic
enzymatic
chemistry
have
achieved
highly
sustainable
selective
nitrene
insertion.
Initially,
amination
was
inspired
by
model
studies
on
oxidation
used
iminoiodinanes,
nitrogen
analogs
of
iodosobenzene,
as
precursors.
Transition‐metal/iminoiodinane
systems
well
studied
established.
These
can
introduce
sulfonamide
with
excellent
stereoselectivity,
albeit
co‐production
iodobenzene
waste
material.
Fortunately,
the
atom
economics
this
methodology
were
improved
introducing
sources
such
azide
compounds
1,2,4‐dioxazol‐5‐one
derivatives.
In
review,
we
present
details
these
respect
their
catalysts
sources.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
142(20), P. 9510 - 9517
Published: April 25, 2020
An
asymmetric
hydroarylative
cyclization
of
enynes
involving
a
C–H
bond
cleavage
is
reported.
The
cobalt-catalyzed
cascade
generates
three
new
bonds
in
an
atom-economical
fashion.
products
were
obtained
excellent
yields
and
enantioselectivities
as
single
diastereo-
regioisomers.
Preliminary
mechanistic
studies
indicate
that
the
reaction
shows
no
intermolecular
crossover.
This
work
highlights
potential
cobalt
catalysis
functionalization
enantioselective
domino
reactivity.