The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
88(7), P. 4452 - 4457
Published: March 28, 2023
We
have
developed
a
method
for
highly
regioselective
S–H
bond
insertion
reactions
of
various
diazo
compounds
and
cyclic
thioamide
derivatives
at
room
temperature.
These
provide
straightforward
access
to
alkylated
benzimidazoles,
benzothiazoles,
benzoxazoles.
This
mild
uses
readily
available
TfOH
as
catalyst
features
broad
substrate
scope,
good
functional
group
tolerance,
excellent
yields,
high
regioselectivities.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Computational
(DFT
and
DLPNO-CCSD(T))
calculations
along
with
experimental
tools
(deuterium
labelling,
kinetic
studies
using
VTNA,
ESI-HRMS
UV)
are
used
to
probe
the
mechanism
of
a
Pd(ii)-catalyzed
enantioselective
carbene
insertion
into
C(sp2)-H
indole.
Using
deuterium
labelling
studies,
we
demonstrate
intermediacy
metal-hydride
species,
which
contrasts
mechanistic
routes
for
other
transition
metals
(Rh,
Fe,
Au,
Cu,
etc.).
Our
VTNA
study
reveals
order
be
one
in
both
diazo
indole,
microkinetic
modelling
aligns
well
computationally
predicted
mechanism.
The
is
further
supported
by
detection
most
stable
intermediate
catalytic
cycle
ESI-HRMS.
An
investigation
origin
stereoselectivity
DLPNO-CCSD(T)
presents
new
paradigm,
wherein
stereocontrol
arises
during
formation
Pd
itself
as
opposed
proton
transfer
steps
found
all
metal
catalysts.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 29, 2025
Abstract
Carbazoles
are
an
important
class
of
nitrogen‐containing
heterocycles
found
in
diverse
natural
products,
bioactive
molecules,
and
functional
materials.
Their
broader
applications
have
driven
extensive
research
into
their
synthesis
functionalization.
Among
various
approaches,
transition
metal‐catalyzed
C−H
activation
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
direct
functionalization,
offering
regioselectivity,
efficiency,
sustainability.
This
review
comprehensively
summarizes
advancements
functionalization
carbazoles.
Various
catalytic
systems
employing
palladium,
ruthenium,
rhodium,
nickel,
cobalt,
copper,
iron
enabled
alkylation,
alkenylation,
acylation,
arylation,
alkynylation,
heteroatom
incorporation
These
methodologies
late‐stage
diversification
opened
avenues
accessing
structurally
complex
carbazole
derivatives
with
tailored
properties.
The
aims
to
provide
comprehensive
guide
researchers
exploring
via
activation,
highlighting
key
mechanistic
insights,
scope,
emerging
trends
this
field.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
88(7), P. 4452 - 4457
Published: March 28, 2023
We
have
developed
a
method
for
highly
regioselective
S–H
bond
insertion
reactions
of
various
diazo
compounds
and
cyclic
thioamide
derivatives
at
room
temperature.
These
provide
straightforward
access
to
alkylated
benzimidazoles,
benzothiazoles,
benzoxazoles.
This
mild
uses
readily
available
TfOH
as
catalyst
features
broad
substrate
scope,
good
functional
group
tolerance,
excellent
yields,
high
regioselectivities.