Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(8)
Published: March 5, 2023
The
development
of
the
merger
a
Ni(II)
catalyst
with
an
appropriate
photocatalyst
under
visible-light
irradiation
provides
new
strategy
for
realizing
direct
functionalization
C(sp3
)-H
bonds.
Mechanistically,
whether
reduction
Ni
to
form
Ni(0)
species
is
necessary
in
dual
catalysis
still
remains
debate.
Herein,
DFT
calculations
were
carried
out
gain
mechanistic
insight
into
enantioselective
acylation
α-amino
bonds
furnish
ketones
via
photoredox
and
catalysis.
A
feasible
pathway
Ni(I)-Ni(III)-Ni(II)-Ni(III)-Ni(I)
cycle
suggested
sequential
elementary
steps
oxidative
addition,
single
electron
reduction,
radical
reductive
elimination
leading
final
product,
whereas
nickel
catalytic
cycle,
Ni(I)-Ni(0)-Ni(II)-Ni(III)-Ni(I),
might
not
be
dual-catalyzed
origin
stereoselectivity
this
reaction
also
discussed,
which
could
attributed
minimization
steric
hindrance
between
alkyl
moiety
part
phenyl
group
chiral
ligand.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 16, 2025
Heteroaromatic
alkylations
are
indispensable
reactions
for
synthesizing
biologically
active
molecules.
The
anti-Markovnikov
hydroarylation
of
olefins
using
heteroaryl
halides
furnishes
the
product
as
a
single
regioisomer;
however,
catalytic
variants
ineffective
at
controlling
stereochemical
outcome
these
reactions.
Here,
we
report
synergistic
photoenzymatic
flavin-dependent
"ene"-reductases
with
ruthenium
photoredox
catalysts.
Enzyme
homologues
were
identified,
which
provide
access
to
both
enantiomers
in
greater
than
80%
yield
up
99:1
er.
This
method
is
effective
styrenyl-
and
unactivated
alkenes,
highlighting
generality
this
approach.
highest
yielding
system
involves
carboxylated
photocatalyst
increased
affinity
enzyme.
work
expands
types
radical
intermediates
that
enzymes
can
use
stereoselective
intermolecular
coupling
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(21), P. 6184 - 6193
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
An
efficient
metal-free
approach
for
the
synthesis
of
isoindolinones
and
isoquinolinones
from
1,2,3-benzotriazin-4(3
H
)-ones
via
electron
donor–acceptor
(EDA)
complex
formation
under
visible
light
is
described.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(43), P. 6588 - 6591
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Direct
oxidation
of
organosilanes
is
one
the
most
straightforward
ways
to
access
silanols.
Herein,
we
describe
a
novel
photo-induced
strategy
for
silanols,
promoted
by
photoactive
charge-transfer
complex
(CTC)
between
sodium
benzenesulfinate
and
molecular
O2.
A
streamlined
sequence
transformation
silyl
ethers
was
also
readily
achieved.
This
developed
protocol
represents
first
example
CTC-based
organosilanes,
offering
facile
approach
series
silanol
ether
products.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(23), P. 15633 - 15640
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
Methods
for
the
synthesis
of
chiral
organic
compounds
bearing
pyridyl-substituted
stereogenic
centers
are
great
interest
to
agrochemical,
pharmaceutical,
and
synthetic
laboratories
in
their
search
unique
entities.
Here,
a
concise
modular
method
enantioconvergent
hydroalkylation
widely
available
alkenes
introduce
C(sp3)
has
been
established
via
nickel/Box
catalyst
with
α-pyridyl
alkyl
bromide.
The
mild
reaction
conditions
enable
remarkably
broad
substrate
scope
good
functional-group
tolerance,
leading
formation
variety
enantioenriched
alkylated
pyridine
derivatives
yields
high
enantioselectivities.
Further
application
is
demonstrated
by
an
asymmetric
Si–H
bond
insertion,
leveraging
productive
utility
this
strategy.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(20)
Published: June 26, 2024
Abstract
Heterocyclic
fluoroalkylation
is
initiated
through
a
photochemical
reaction
involving
an
electron
donor–acceptor
complex.
The
proceeds
smoothly
without
requiring
photocatalyst,
transition
metal
catalyst
or
additional
oxidant.
Through
extensive
experiments,
we
optimised
the
heterocyclic
method
and
confirmed
its
versatility
effectiveness
on
various
substrates.
process
synthesises
fluoroalkylated
quinoxalinones
indolones
with
high
efficiency
was
successfully
extended
to
gram‐scale
applications,
highlighting
practical
utility.
Detailed
mechanistic
analyses,
supported
by
density
functional
theory
calculations
elucidated
role
of
complexes
deciphered
distinct
radical
chain
mechanism
inherent
in
halogen‐atom
transfer
pathway.
Given
importance
fluoroalkyl
groups
pharmaceuticals,
this
simple
efficient
promises
substantial
applications
medicinal
chemistry
materials
science.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(15), P. 10805 - 10815
Published: July 15, 2024
Perfluoroalkyl
iodides
generally
formed
electron
donor-acceptor
(EDA)
complexes
by
halogen
bonding
with
a
nitrogen
atom
containing
Lewis
bases.
Since
the
electronegativity
of
oxygen
is
stronger
than
that
atom,
resulting
Rf-I···O-type
EDA
complex
less
inclined
to
undergo
transfer.
Here,
we
reported
rare
ternary
among
perfluoroalkyl
iodide,
and
base.
Mechanism
experiments
density
functional
theory
theoretical
(DFT)
calculations
indicated
base-promoted
proton-coupled
transfer
(PCET)
process
was
involved
in
this
photochemical
reaction.
The
intracomplex
event
generated
two
radical
species,
TEMPO
radical,
enabling
subsequent
oxy-perfluoroalkylation
olefins.
Cell Reports Physical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(10), P. 102230 - 102230
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Highlights•Ternary
EDA
exciplex
induced
alkyl
aryl
ether
synthesis•Aerobic
photocatalytic
system•Good
functional
group
compatibility
and
late-stage
functionalization•Scalable
synthesis
of
fine
chemicalsSummaryThe
direct
use
molecular
oxygen
as
a
clean,
abundant,
readily
available
reactant
is
one
the
green,
sustainable,
yet
challenging
methodologies
for
C–O
bond
construction
to
access
diverse
oxygenated
compounds.
Herein,
we
report
ternary
electron
donor-acceptor
complex
system
that
utilizes
O2
construct
multiple
bonds
successively
in
single-step
operation,
enabling
facile
assembly
ethers.
Mechanistic
investigation
shows
halide/2-tert-butyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanidine/tetrahydrofuran
generated
situ
plays
an
essential
role,
affording
radical
anion
species
captured
by
electrophilic
form
Meisenheimer-type
intermediate,
subsequently
participates
Williamson
etherification
process
give
products
with
good
selectivity
compatibility.
This
protocol
not
only
enables
rapid
ethers
but
also
allows
chemicals,
such
proparacaine,
decylparaben,
sildenafil
subunits,
starting
from
halogenated
compounds.Graphical
abstract