Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(37), P. 20344 - 20354
Published: July 25, 2023
Organic
molecules
that
can
be
connected
to
multiple
substrates
by
sequential
C-C
bond
formations
utilized
as
linchpins
in
multicomponent
processes.
While
they
are
useful
for
rapidly
increasing
molecular
complexity,
most
of
the
reported
linchpin
coupling
methods
rely
on
use
organometallic
species
strong
carbon
nucleophiles
form
bonds,
which
narrows
functional
group
compatibility.
Here,
we
describe
a
metal-free,
radical-mediated
approach
using
formyl-stabilized
phosphonium
ylide
multifunctional
under
visible-light
photoredox
conditions.
The
present
method
uses
ambiphilic
character
ylide,
serves
both
nucleophilic
and
an
electrophilic
carbon-centered
radical
source.
stepwise
controllable
generation
these
intermediates
allows
photocatalysis
involving
two
mechanistically
distinct
additions,
initiated
same
photocatalyst
one
pot
with
high
tolerance.
methodology
enables
bidirectional
assembly
electronically
differentiated
alkene
fragments
thus
offers
rapid
modular
access
1,4-dicarbonyl
compounds
versatile
synthetic
intermediates.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(30)
Published: May 18, 2023
The
rapid
preparation
of
complex
three-dimensional
(3D)
heterocyclic
scaffolds
is
a
key
challenge
in
modern
medicinal
chemistry.
Despite
the
increased
probability
clinical
success
for
small
molecule
therapeutic
candidates
with
3D
complexity,
new
drug
targets
remain
dominated
by
flat
molecules
due
to
abundance
coupling
reactions
available
their
construction.
In
principle,
heteroarene
hydrofunctionalization
offer
an
opportunity
transform
readily
accessible
planar
into
more
three-dimensionally
analogs
through
introduction
single
molecular
vector.
Unfortunately,
dearomative
limited.
Herein,
we
report
strategy
enable
hydrocarboxylation
indoles
and
related
heterocycles.
This
reaction
represents
rare
example
that
meets
numerous
requirements
broad
implementation
discovery.
transformation
highly
chemoselective,
scope,
operationally
simple,
amenable
high-throughput
experimentation
(HTE).
Accordingly,
this
process
will
allow
existing
libraries
heteroaromatic
compounds
be
translated
diverse
exploration
classes
medicinally
relevant
molecules.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(8), P. 2013 - 2017
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
A
synthetic
route
to
oxindole-3-acetic
acid
derivatives
is
disclosed
through
a
transition-metal
free
carbo-carboxylation
reaction
with
CO
2
˙
−
as
the
C1
source
in
situ
generated
from
formate
under
photo-induced
conditions.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(30), P. 16760 - 16770
Published: July 24, 2023
The
need
for
carbon-labeled
radiotracers
is
increasingly
higher
in
drug
discovery
and
development
(carbon-14,
β-,
t1/2
=
5730
years)
as
well
positron
emission
tomography
(PET)
vivo
molecular
imaging
applications
(carbon-11,
β+,
20.4
min).
However,
the
structural
diversity
of
still
systematically
driven
by
narrow
available
labeled
sources
methodologies.
In
this
context,
emergence
carbon
dioxide
radical
anion
chemistry
might
set
forth
potential
unexplored
opportunities.
Based
on
a
dynamic
isotopic
equilibration
between
formate
salts
[13C,
14C,
11C]CO2,
C-labeled
CO2•-
could
be
accessed
under
extremely
mild
conditions
within
seconds.
This
methodology
was
successfully
applied
to
hydrocarboxylation
dicarboxylation
reactions
late-stage
isotope
labeling
pharmaceutically
relevant
compounds.
relevance
method
radiochemistry
showcased
whole-body
PET
biodistribution
profile
[11C]oxaprozin
mice.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(4)
Published: Oct. 9, 2023
The
advancement
of
sustainable
photoredox
catalysis
in
synthetic
organic
chemistry
has
evolved
immensely
because
the
development
versatile
and
cost-effective
reagents.
In
recent
years,
a
substantial
effort
been
dedicated
to
exploring
utility
formic
acid
salts
various
photochemical
reactions.
this
context,
formates
have
demonstrated
diverse
capabilities,
functioning
as
reductants,
sources
carbonyl
groups,
reagents
for
hydrogen
atom
transfer.
Notably,
CO
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(16), P. 6178 - 6183
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Low-cost
formate
salt
was
used
as
the
reductant
and
part
of
carboxyl
source
in
a
visible-light-driven
dicarboxylation
diverse
alkenes,
including
simple
styrenes.
The
highly
competing
hydrocarboxylation
side
reaction
successfully
overridden.
Good
yields
products
were
obtained
under
mild
conditions
at
ambient
temperature
pressure
CO
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
An
efficient
and
sustainable
approach
for
the
synthesis
of
2,4-diarylquinolines
has
been
developed
via
a
visible-light-promoted
metal-free
three-component
decarboxylative
annulation
pathway.
This
one-pot
protocol
combines
readily
available
feed-stock
α,β-unsaturated
acids,
aromatic
amines,
α-keto
acids
in
cascade
manner
to
access
substituted
quinolines
under
eco-benign
conditions.
Moreover,
mechanistic
insights
suggest
initial
C-C
cross
coupling
followed
by
6π
electrocyclic
afford
desired
products.
The
broad
substrates
scope
excellent
functional
group
tolerance
make
this
more
attractive
synthetically
applicable
toward
construction
complex
N-heterocycles.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(25), P. 11189 - 11202
Published: June 15, 2022
Photoredox
catalysts
are
primarily
selected
based
on
ground
and
excited
state
properties,
but
their
activity
is
also
intrinsically
tied
to
the
nature
of
reduced
(or
oxidized)
intermediates.
Catalyst
reactivity
often
necessitates
an
inherent
instability,
thus
these
intermediates
represent
a
mechanistic
turning
point
that
affords
either
product
formation
or
side-reactions.
In
this
work,
we
explore
scope
previously
demonstrated
side-reaction
partially
saturates
one
pyridine
ring
ancillary
ligand
in
heteroleptic
iridium(III)
complexes.
Using
high-throughput
synthesis
screening
under
photochemical
conditions,
identified
different
chemical
pathways,
ultimately
governed
by
composition.
The
was
key
factor
determined
stability.
Following
photoinitiated
electron
transfer
from
sacrificial
tertiary
amine,
intermediate
complexes
containing
1,10-phenanthroline
derivatives
exhibited
long-term
contrast,
2,2′-bipyridines
were
highly
susceptible
hydrogen
atom
modification.
Detailed
characterization
before
after
transformation
showed
differing
effects
reduction
potentials
dependent
cyclometalating
ligands
states.
implications
catalyst
stability
model
photoredox
reaction.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
24(16), P. 6100 - 6107
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
An
unprecedented
visible-light-driven
regioselective
carbocarboxylation
of
1,3-dienes
with
CO
2
using
aryl
and
alkyl
halides
under
mild
conditions
is
reported
herein.
Precision Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 88 - 95
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
γ-Butyrolactone
structures
are
commonly
found
in
various
natural
products
and
serve
as
crucial
building
blocks
organic
synthesis.
Consequently,
the
development
of
methods
for
synthesizing
γ-butyrolactones
has
garnered
significant
interest
within
synthesis
community.
In
this
study,
we
present
a
direct
highly
efficient
approach
from
allylic
alcohols.
Notably,
study
represents
first
instance
γ-butyrolactone
initiated
by
radical
hydrocarboxylation
using
CO2•–,
generated
metal
formates,
followed
cyclization.
This
two-step
process
is
achieved
through
synergistic
interaction
photoredox
hydrogen
atom
transfer
(HAT)
catalysis,
resulting
production
with
exceptional
efficiency.
Additionally,
when
employing
α,α-diaryl
alcohol
derivatives
substrates,
reaction
involves
1,2-aryl
migration,
which
occurs
concomitantly
CO2•–
addition,
leading
to
formation
4,5-substituted
lactones
good
yield.
The
artificial
force
induced
(AFIR)
method
identified
preferred
migration
pathway
along
potential
byproduct
pathways,
targeted
1,2-migration
was
be
most
plausible
pathway.