ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 1662 - 1668
Published: Jan. 12, 2023
Iodide-bound
ruthenium–JOSIPHOS
complexes
catalyze
the
redox-neutral
C–C
coupling
of
primary
alcohols
2a–2r
with
gaseous
allene
(propadiene)
1a
to
form
enantiomerically
enriched
homoallylic
3a–3r
complete
atom
efficiency.
Using
formic
acid
as
reductant,
aldehydes
dehydro-2a
and
dehydro-2c
participate
in
reductive
deliver
adducts
3a
3c
comparable
levels
asymmetric
induction.
Deuterium
labeling
studies
corroborate
a
mechanism
which
alcohol
dehydrogenation
triggers
hydroruthenation
transient
allylruthenium–aldehyde
pairs
that
carbonyl
addition.
Notably,
due
kinetic
preference
for
dehydrogenation,
chemoselective
1°,2°-1,3-diols
occurs
absence
protecting
groups.
As
illustrated
by
synthesis
C7–C15
spirastrellolide
B
F
(7
vs
17
steps),
C3–C10
cryptocarya
diacetate
(three
seven
or
nine
steps)
fragment
common
C8′–C14′
mycolactone
(one
four
C22–C28
marinomycin
A
this
capability
streamlines
type
I
polyketide
construction.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
50(2), P. 1391 - 1406
Published: Dec. 10, 2020
One-pot
reactions
based
on
catalytic
isomerization
of
alkenes
not
only
offer
the
inherent
advantages
atom-,
step-
and
redox-economy
but
also
enable
preparation
value-added
products
that
would
be
difficult
to
access
by
conventional
methods.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
59(48), P. 21436 - 21441
Published: Aug. 12, 2020
Abstract
Metal‐catalyzed
chain‐walking
reactions
have
recently
emerged
as
a
powerful
strategy
to
functionalize
remote
positions
in
organic
molecules.
However,
protocol
for
nonconjugated
dienes
remains
scarcely
reported,
and
developments
are
currently
ongoing.
In
this
Communication,
nickel‐catalyzed
asymmetric
hydrocyanation
of
involving
process
is
demonstrated.
The
reaction
exhibits
excellent
regio‐
chemoselectivity,
wide
range
substrates
were
tolerated,
delivering
the
products
high
yields
enantioselectivities.
Deuterium‐labeling
experiments
support
process,
which
involves
an
iterative
β‐H
elimination
reinsertion
processes.
Gram‐scale
synthesis,
regioconvergent
experiments,
downstream
transformations
gave
further
insights
into
potential
transformation.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Sept. 27, 2021
Abstract
Remote
functionalization
of
alkenes
via
chain
walking
has
generally
been
limited
to
C(sp
3
)–H
bonds
α
and
β
polar-functional
units,
while
γ
-C(sp
through
controlled
alkene
transposition
is
a
longstanding
challenge.
Herein,
we
describe
NiH-catalyzed
migratory
formal
hydroamination
alkenyl
amides
achieved
chelation-assisted
control,
whereby
various
amino
groups
are
installed
at
the
-position
aliphatic
chains.
By
tuning
olefin
isomerization
ligand
directing
group
optimization,
-selective
amination
can
be
stabilization
6-membered
nickellacycle
by
an
8-aminoquinoline
subsequent
interception
aminating
reagent.
A
range
amines
bond
unactivated
with
varying
alkyl
lengths,
enabling
late-stage
access
value-added
-aminated
products.
Moreover,
employing
picolinamide-coupled
substrates,
this
approach
further
extended
δ
amination.
The
chain-walking
mechanism
pathway
selectivity
investigated
experimental
computational
methods.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
144(1), P. 137 - 144
Published: Dec. 30, 2021
A
light-driven
method
for
the
contra-thermodynamic
positional
isomerization
of
olefins
is
described.
In
this
work,
stepwise
PCET
activation
a
more
substituted
and
thermodynamically
stable
olefin
substrate
mediated
by
an
excited-state
oxidant
Brønsted
base
to
afford
allylic
radical
that
captured
Cr(II)
cocatalyst
furnish
allylchromium(III)
intermediate.
situ
protodemetalation
allylchromium
complex
methanol
highly
regioselective
affords
isomerized
less
alkene
product.
The
higher
oxidation
potential
isomer
renders
it
inert
further
oxidant,
enabling
accumulate
in
solution
over
course
reaction.
broad
range
isopropylidene
substrates
are
accommodated,
including
enol
ethers,
enamides,
styrenes,
1,3-dienes,
tetrasubstituted
alkyl
olefins.
Mechanistic
investigations
step
also
presented.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
144(1), P. 145 - 152
Published: Dec. 30, 2021
The
positional
isomerization
of
C═C
double
bonds
is
a
powerful
strategy
for
the
interconversion
alkene
regioisomers.
However,
existing
methods
provide
access
to
thermodynamically
more
stable
isomers
from
less
starting
materials.
Here,
we
report
discovery
dual
catalyst
system
that
promotes
contra-thermodynamic
under
photochemical
irradiation,
providing
terminal
directly
conjugated,
internal
utility
method
demonstrated
in
deconjugation
diverse
electron-rich/electron-poor
alkenes
and
through
strategic
application
natural
product
synthesis.
Mechanistic
studies
are
consistent
with
regiospecific
bimolecular
homolytic
substitution
(SH2′)
mechanism
proceeding
an
allyl-cobaloxime
intermediate.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(20), P. 9091 - 9100
Published: May 11, 2022
The
asymmetric
addition
of
an
N–H
bond
to
various
alkenes
via
a
direct
catalytic
method
is
powerful
way
synthesizing
value-added
chiral
amines.
Therefore,
the
enantio-
and
regioselective
hydroamination
unactivated
remains
appealing
goal.
Here,
we
report
highly
Ni-catalyzed
readily
available
bearing
weakly
coordinating
native
amides
or
esters.
This
succeeds
for
both
terminal
internal
has
broad
amine
coupling
partner
scope.
mild
reaction
process
well
suited
late-stage
functionalization
complex
molecules
potential
gain
modular
access
enantioenriched
β-
γ-amino
acid
derivatives
1,2-
1,3-diamines.
Mechanistic
studies
reveal
that
bisoxazoline-bound
Ni
specie
effectively
leverages
carbonyl
coordination
achieve
NiH
insertion
into
alkenes.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
Abstract
While
significant
progress
has
been
made
in
developing
selective
C-H
bond
cross-couplings
the
field
of
radical
chemistry,
site
and
stereoselectivity
remain
a
long-standing
challenge.
Here,
we
present
successful
development
stereodivergent
allylic
C(sp
3
)-H
arylations
through
systematic
investigation
direction
degree
cross-coupling
process.
In
contrast
to
signature
photosensitized
geometrical
isomerization
alkenes,
catalytic
reaction
demonstrates
feasibility
switching
C-C
double
by
means
ligand
control
as
well
steric
electronic
effects.
Computational
studies
explain
stereochemical
outcome
indicate
that
excitation
Ni-allyl
complex
from
singlet
triplet
state
results
spontaneous
change
allyl
group
coordination
subsequent
can
be
directed
choice
achieve
E
/
Z
selectivity.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(4), P. 1323 - 1463
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
This
review
surveys
the
synthesis
and
reactivity
of
low-oxidation
state
metalate
anions
d-block
elements,
with
an
emphasis
on
contributions
reported
between
2006
2022.
Although
field
has
a
long
rich
history,
chemistry
transition
been
greatly
enhanced
in
last
15
years
by
application
advanced
concepts
complex
ligand
design.
In
recent
years,
potential
highly
reactive
complexes
fields
small
molecule
activation
homogeneous
catalysis
become
increasingly
evident.
Consequently,
exciting
applications
have
developed,
including
catalytic
transformations.
article
intends
to
guide
reader
through
fascinating
world
low-valent
metalates.
The
first
part
describes
metalates
stabilized
assortment
frameworks,
carbonyls,
isocyanides,
alkenes
polyarenes,
phosphines
phosphorus
heterocycles,
amides,
redox-active
nitrogen-based
ligands.
Thereby,
will
be
familiarized
impact
different
types
physical
chemical
properties
addition,
ion-pairing
interactions
metal–metal
bonding
may
dramatic
influence
structures
reactivities.
ramifications
these
effects
are
examined
separate
section.
second
is
devoted
toward
inorganic
molecules
such
as
H2,
N2,
CO,
CO2,
P4
related
species.
It
shown
that
use
electron-rich
translates
into
impressive
hydrogenation
organic
reduction
CO2.
results
discussed
this
illustrate
being
tapped
for
challenging
processes
relevance
energy
conversion.
Therefore,
it
hoped
serve
useful
resource
inspire
further
developments
dynamic
research
field.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(21)
Published: March 18, 2024
Abstract
Because
internal
alkenes
are
more
challenging
synthetic
targets
than
terminal
alkenes,
metal‐catalyzed
olefin
mono‐transposition
(i.e.,
positional
isomerization)
approaches
have
emerged
to
afford
valuable
E
‐
or
Z‐
from
their
complementary
alkene
feedstocks.
However,
the
applicability
of
these
methods
has
been
hampered
by
lack
generality,
commercial
availability
precatalysts,
and
scalability.
Here,
we
report
a
nickel‐catalyzed
platform
for
stereodivergent
/
Z
‐selective
synthesis
at
room
temperature.
Commercial
reagents
enable
this
one‐carbon
transposition
‐internal
via
Ni−H‐mediated
insertion/elimination
mechanism.
Though
mechanistic
regime
is
same
in
both
systems,
underlying
pathways
that
lead
each
active
catalysts
distinct,
with
catalyst
forming
comproportionation
an
oxidative
addition
complex
followed
substrate
protonation
metal
trialkylphosphonium
salt
additive.
In
case,
ligand
sterics
denticity
control
stereochemistry
prevent
over‐isomerization.