Transition
metal-catalyzed
C-H
activation
and
functionalization
with
various
coupling
partners
is
a
well-explored
area
of
research.
Among
the
used,
alkynes
occupy
prominent
position
on
account
their
varied
reactivity.
Due
to
low
steric
demand
high
degree
unsaturation
they
effectively
overlap
metal
d-orbitals
form
multiple
bond-forming
events
giving
rise
complex
skeletons
that
are
otherwise
challenging
synthesize.
This
makes
alkyne
one
most
successful
in
terms
number
useful
transformations.
Remarkably,
by
changing
reaction
conditions
transition-metals
from
5d
3d,
behaviors
also
change.
Despite
enormous
explorations
alkynes,
there
still
lot
more
possible
ways
which
can
be
made
react
M-C
bonds
generated
through
activation.
Especially
development
new
valent
first-row
catalysts,
plenty
scope
for
this
chemistry
evolve
as
explored
areas
research
coming
years.
Therefore,
review
topic
both
timely
synthetic
chemists
who
working
area.
In
review,
we
have
highlighted
diverse
reactivity
transition
metals
applications
along
some
our
thoughts
future
prospects.
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
366(6), P. 1341 - 1347
Published: Jan. 13, 2024
Abstract
Herein
a
regioselective
indole
C4‐alkynylation
has
been
uncovered
utilizing
an
earth‐abundant
cobalt(III)‐catalyst.
For
this
process,
(bromoethynyl)benzene
was
used
as
alkynylating
agent.
Also,
after
screening
various
amide‐protected
chelating
groups
we
found
dimethyl‐amide
is
optimal
for
the
in‐situ
generation
of
cobaltacycle
intermediate.
The
six‐membered
intermediate
detected
through
high‐resolution
mass
spectrometry
HRMS,
which
key
conversion.
Further,
mechanistic
studies
were
performed
such
KIE
experiments,
and
reactions
with
radical
scavengers,
based
on
results
plausible
mechanism
proposed.
Moreover,
to
show
application
methodology,
product
oxidized
diketone,
monoketone,
alkene,
alkane
further
derivatized
tricycle
derivative,
core
structure
many
natural
products.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
58(74), P. 10262 - 10289
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
The
metal–carbon
bond
generated
through
C–H
activation
is
a
key
organometallic
intermediate,
which
could
be
further
functionalized
with
various
reacting
partners.
Among
the
coupling
partners
used
in
metal-catalysed
activation,
alkynes
occupy
prominent
position
on
account
of
their
varied
reactivity.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
87(18), P. 12424 - 12433
Published: Sept. 1, 2022
An
efficient
copper–iodine
cocatalyzed
intermolecular
C–H
aminocyanation
of
indoles
with
a
broad
substrate
scope
has
been
developed
for
the
first
time.
This
method
enables
highly
step-economic
access
to
2-amino-3-cyanoindoles
in
moderate
good
yields
and
provides
complementary
strategy
regioselective
difunctionalization
carbon═carbon
double
bonds
interest
organic
synthesis
related
areas.
Mechanistic
studies
suggest
that
these
transformations
are
initiated
by
iodine-mediated
C2–H
amination
azoles,
followed
copper-catalyzed
C3–H
cyanation
ethyl
cyanoformate.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(10), P. 2091 - 2096
Published: March 5, 2024
Herein,
we
report
the
facile
synthesis
of
indole
C(4)-acrylophenone
using
a
C–H
bond
activation
strategy.
For
this
conversion,
an
unsymmetrical
alkyne
(phenylethynyl
ether)
in
presence
cobalt(III)-catalyst
works
efficiently.
In
process,
gets
oxidized
situ
generated
water,
which
is
key
step
for
method,
trifluoroethanol
water
source.
The
pivaloyl
directing
group
chelates
effectively
to
generate
cobaltacycle
intermediate,
was
detected
through
high-resolution
mass
spectrometry
(HRMS).
Also,
formation
bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)
ether
has
been
confirmed
and
quantified
19F
NMR.
addition,
applicability
obtained
product
demonstrated
by
performing
Nazarov
cyclization
conjugate
addition
α,β-unsaturated
ketone
moiety.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(3)
Published: Dec. 21, 2021
Abstract
Direct
functionalization
of
heterocycles
using
C−H
activation
widely
relies
on
the
precious
metal
complexes.
In
past
decade,
use
earth
abundant
and
inexpensive
transition
to
functionalize
has
become
an
attractive
alternate
strategy.
This
concept
is
also
interesting
due
unique
reactivity
pattern
these
metals.
this
context
we
other
research
groups
have
utilized
high‐valent
cobalt
complexes
as
readily
available
catalyst
for
heterocycles.
review,
intend
brief
recent
progress
made
in
area
catalyzed
N
‐containing
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
88(3), P. 1299 - 1318
Published: May 24, 2022
Pd(II)-catalyzed
C-H
arylations
of
free
(NH)
indoles
including
different
carbonyl
directing
groups
on
C3-position
with
aryl
iodides
are
demonstrated.
Importantly,
the
reactions
carried
out
using
same
catalyst
system
without
any
additional
transient
group
(TDG).
In
this
study,
formyl
as
a
gave
C4-arylated
versus
C2-arylation.
Using
system,
functionalization
3-acetylindoles
provided
domino
C4-arylation/3,2-carbonyl
migration
products.
This
transformation
involves
unusual
acetyl
to
C2-position
following
C4-arylation
in
one
pot.
Meanwhile,
could
be
simply
controlled
and
N-protected
afforded
products
group.
Functionalization
indole-3-carboxylic
acid
(or
methyl
ester)
present
Pd(II)-catalyst
resulted
decarboxylation
followed
by
formation
C2-arylated
indoles.
Based
control
experiments
literature,
plausible
mechanisms
proposed.
The
synthetic
utilities
these
acetylindole
derivatives
have
also
been
Remarkably,
acetylindoles
allowed
construction
functionalized
pityiacitrin
(a
natural
product).
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
24(15), P. 2783 - 2787
Published: April 8, 2022
A
palladium
catalyzed
directing
group
assisted
cross-coupling
of
aliphatic
aziridines
with
indole,
indoline,
tetrahydroquinoline,
and
aniline
has
been
developed
to
furnish
the
corresponding
β-arylethylamine
derivatives.
The
substrate
scope
was
very
general,
protocol
also
tolerated
in
presence
various
external
additives.
Control
experiments
suggested
that
C–H
cleavage
step
is
rate-determining
step.
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
365(12), P. 1977 - 1982
Published: June 2, 2023
Abstract
Herein,
we
report
the
reactivity
of
cobalt(III)‐catalyst
towards
hydroarylative
functionalization
1,6‐diyne,
which
has
never
been
explored
before.
The
N
‐aryl
lactam
is
prime
substrate
that
undergoes
sp
2
C−H
bond
activation.
C−Co(III)
formation
occurs
through
weakly
coordinating
group.
reaction
mechanism
reveals
in‐situ
a
six‐membered
cobaltacycle
further
with
1,6‐diyne.
Also,
radical
quenching
experiments
suggest
involvement
ionic
pathway
for
this
conversion.
In
addition,
hydrogen
scrambling
and
kinetic
isotope
support
proposed
mechanism.
A
wide
range
electronically
biased
substrates
reacting
partners
work
well
method
in
highly
atom‐economical
fashion.