Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
138(30), P. 9521 - 9532
Published: July 6, 2016
The
stereospecific
cross-coupling
of
secondary
boronic
esters
with
sp2
electrophiles
(Suzuki–Miyaura
reaction)
is
a
long-standing
problem
in
synthesis,
but
progress
has
been
achieved
specific
cases
using
palladium
catalysis.
However,
related
couplings
tertiary
are
not
currently
achievable.
To
address
this
general
problem,
we
have
focused
on
an
alternative
method
exploiting
the
reactivity
boronate
complex
formed
between
aryl
lithium
and
ester.
We
reasoned
that
subsequent
addition
oxidant
or
electrophile
would
remove
electron
from
aromatic
ring
react
Friedel–Crafts-type
manner,
respectively,
generating
cationic
species,
which
trigger
1,2-migration
boron
substituent,
creating
new
C–C
bond.
Elimination
(preceded
by
further
oxidation
former
case)
result
rearomatization
giving
coupled
product
stereospecifically.
Initial
work
was
examined
2-furyllithium.
Although
oxidants
tested
were
unsuccessful,
electrophiles,
particularly
NBS,
enabled
coupling
reaction
to
occur
good
yield
broad
range
esters,
bearing
different
steric
demands
functional
groups
(esters,
azides,
nitriles,
alcohols,
ethers).
also
worked
well
other
electron-rich
heteroaromatics
6-membered
aromatics
provided
they
had
donor
meta
position.
Conditions
found
under
B(pin)-
moiety
could
be
retained
product,
ortho
substituent.
This
protocol,
created
C(sp2)–C(sp3)
adjacent
C–B
bond,
again
applicable
esters.
In
all
cases,
occurred
complete
stereospecificity.
Computational
studies
verified
competing
processes
involved
close
agreement
experimental
observations.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
49(7), P. 1429 - 1439
Published: July 5, 2016
The
important
role
of
transition
metal-catalyzed
cross-coupling
in
expanding
the
frontiers
accessible
chemical
territory
is
unquestionable.
Despite
empowering
chemists
with
Herculean
capabilities
complex
molecule
construction,
contemporary
protocols
are
not
without
their
Achilles'
heel:
Csp(3)-Csp(2)/sp(3)
coupling.
underlying
challenge
sp(3)
cross-couplings
2-fold:
(i)
methods
employing
conventional,
bench-stable
precursors
universally
reliant
on
extreme
reaction
conditions
because
high
activation
barrier
transmetalation;
(ii)
circumvention
this
invariably
relies
use
more
reactive
precursors,
thereby
sacrificing
functional
group
tolerance,
operational
simplicity,
and
broad
applicability.
ubiquity
problem,
nature
transmetalation
step
has
remained
unchanged
from
seminal
reports
Negishi,
Suzuki,
Kumada,
Stille,
thus
suggesting
that
challenges
coupling
result
inherent
mechanistic
constraints
traditional
paradigm.
Rather
than
submitting
to
limitations
conventional
approach,
we
envisioned
a
process
rooted
single-electron
reactivity
could
furnish
same
key
metalated
intermediate
posited
two-electron
transmetalation,
while
demonstrating
entirely
complementary
patterns.
Inspired
by
literature
susceptibility
organoboron
reagents
toward
photochemical,
oxidative
fragmentation,
realization
conceptually
novel
open
shell
framework
was
achieved
facile
benzylic
trifluoroborates
aryl
halides
via
cooperative
visible-light
activated
photoredox
Ni
catalysis.
Following
study,
disclosed
suite
for
secondary
alkyl,
α-alkoxy,
α-amino,
α-trifluoromethylbenzyltrifluoroborates.
Furthermore,
selective
Csp(3)
moieties
presence
Csp(2)
motifs
also
demonstrated,
highlighting
nuances
approach
transmetalation.
Computational
modeling
mechanism
uncovered
useful
details
about
intermediates
transition-state
structures
involved
nickel
catalytic
cycle.
Most
notably,
unique
dynamic
kinetic
resolution
process,
characterized
radical
homolysis/recombination
equilibrium
Ni(III)
intermediate,
discovered.
This
ultimately
found
be
responsible
stereoselectivity
an
enantioselective
variant
these
cross-couplings.
Prompted
intrinsic
organotrifluoroborates,
sought
other
feedstocks
quickly
identified
alkylbis(catecholato)silicates
as
viable
Ni/photoredox
dual
These
hypervalent
silicate
species
have
several
notable
benefits,
including
favorable
redox
potentials
allow
extension
primary
alkyl
systems
incorporating
unprotected
amines
well
compatibility
less
expensive
Ru-based
photocatalysts.
Additionally,
exhibit
amenability
alkenyl
halide
simultaneously
scope.
In
exploring
reagents,
serendipitously
discovered
method
effect
thioetherification
H
atom
transfer
mechanism.
latter
discovery
emphasizes
robust
paradigm
"blind"
origins
radical,
opening
opportunities
wealth
new
discoveries.
Taken
together,
our
studies
area
photoredox/nickel
catalysis
validated
powerful
platform
enabling
conventionally
challenging
Csp(3)-Csp(2)
More
broadly,
findings
represent
power
rational
design
strategic
knowledge
manipulation
development
synthetic
methods.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
58(19), P. 6152 - 6163
Published: Oct. 6, 2018
The
union
of
photoredox
and
nickel
catalysis
has
resulted
in
a
renaissance
radical
chemistry
as
well
the
use
nickel-catalyzed
transformations,
specifically
for
carbon-carbon
bond
formation.
Collectively,
these
advances
address
longstanding
challenge
late-stage
cross-coupling
functionalized
alkyl
fragments.
Empowered
by
notion
that
photocatalytically
generated
radicals
readily
undergo
capture
Ni
complexes,
wholly
new
feedstocks
have
been
realized.
Herein,
we
highlight
recent
developments
several
types
cross-couplings
are
accessible
exclusively
through
this
approach.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
137(15), P. 4896 - 4899
Published: April 2, 2015
The
cross-coupling
of
sp3-hybridized
organoboron
reagents
via
photoredox/nickel
dual
catalysis
represents
a
new
paradigm
reactivity
for
engaging
alkylmetallic
in
transition-metal-catalyzed
processes.
Reported
here
is
an
investigation
into
the
mechanistic
details
this
important
transformation
using
density
functional
theory.
Calculations
bring
to
light
reaction
pathway
involving
alkylnickel(I)
complex
generated
by
addition
alkyl
radical
Ni(0)
that
likely
operate
simultaneously
with
previously
proposed
mechanism.
Analysis
enantioselective
variant
reveals
unexpected
manifold
stereoinduction
dynamic
kinetic
resolution
(DKR)
Ni(III)
intermediate
wherein
stereodetermining
step
reductive
elimination.
Furthermore,
calculations
suggest
DKR-based
may
be
responsible
stereoselectivity
observed
numerous
other
stereoconvergent
Ni-catalyzed
cross-couplings
and
couplings.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
53(40), P. 5481 - 5494
Published: Jan. 1, 2017
The
formation
of
highly
enantioenriched
boronic
esters
through
both
stoichiometric
and
catalytic
methods
has
received
much
attention
over
the
past
decade.
Accordingly,
transformations
ester
moiety
into
other
functional
groups
is
considerable
interest
in
synthesis.
Specifically,
which
retain
high
enantioenrichment
starting
ester,
either
a
stereoretentive
or
stereoinvertive
pathway,
lead
to
new
C-C,
C-O,
C-N,
C-X,
C-H
bonds
at
stereogenic
centres.
This
feature
article
summarises
current
state
art
stereospecific
secondary
tertiary
functionalities
groups,
whilst
considering
critically
that
are
currently
unattainable
would
represent
future
advances
field.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
137(6), P. 2195 - 2198
Published: Feb. 4, 2015
Single-electron-mediated
alkyl
transfer
affords
a
novel
mechanism
for
transmetalation,
enabling
cross-coupling
under
mild
conditions.
Here,
general
conditions
are
reported
of
secondary
alkyltrifluoroborates
with
an
array
aryl
bromides
mediated
by
Ir
photoredox
catalyst
and
Ni
catalyst.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2014,
Volume and Issue:
54(4), P. 1082 - 1096
Published: Nov. 20, 2014
This
Minireview
highlights
advances
in
the
Suzuki-Miyaura
cross-coupling
of
secondary
boron
reagents
for
creation
C-C
bonds
with
control
stereochemistry.
It
also
includes
non-transition-metal
coupling
and
tertiary
boronic
esters
to
electron-rich
aromatics.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
54(41), P. 12134 - 12138
Published: Aug. 28, 2015
Presented
is
the
first
enantioselective
copper-catalyzed
1,6-conjugate
addition
of
bis(pinacolato)diboron
to
para-quinone
methides.
The
reaction
proceeds
with
excellent
yields
and
good
enantioselectivities,
provides
an
attractive
approach
construction
optically
active
gem-diarylmehtine
boronic
esters.
Additionally,
subsequent
conversion
derived
potassium
trifluoroborates
into
triarylmethanes
highly
enantiospecificity
was
realized.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
48(8), P. 2344 - 2353
Published: July 21, 2015
ConspectusThis
Account
presents
the
development
of
a
suite
stereospecific
alkyl–alkyl
cross-coupling
reactions
employing
nickel
catalysts.
Our
complement
related
nickel-catalyzed
stereoconvergent
from
stereochemical
and
mechanistic
perspective.
Most
alkyl
electrophiles
with
low-valent
complexes
proceed
through
radicals
thus
are
stereoablative;
correct
enantioselective
catalyst
can
favor
formation
one
enantiomer.
reactions,
in
contrast,
stereospecific.
Enantioenriched
ethers
esters
cleanly
converted
to
cross-coupled
products
high
fidelity.
While
details
still
be
refined,
our
results
consistent
polar,
two-electron
oxidative
addition
that
avoids
radical
intermediates.
This
reactivity
is
unusual
for
first-row
transition
metal.The
engage
range
benzylic
esters,
including
methyl
ethers,
tetrahydropyrans,
tetrahydrofurans,
lactones.
Coordination
arene
substituent
accelerates
reactions.
Arenes
low
aromatic
stabilization
energies,
such
as
naphthalene,
benzothiophene,
furan,
serve
best
ligands
provide
highest
reactivity.
Traceless
directing
groups
accelerate
sluggish
substrates
described,
providing
partial
compensation
coordination.Kumada,
Negishi,
Suzuki
incorporation
broad
transmetalating
agents.
In
Kumada
coupling
full
Grigard
reagents,
methyl,
n-alkyl,
aryl
Grignard
employed.
methylmagnesium
iodide,
ligation
by
rac-BINAP
or
DPEphos
provides
yield
stereospecificity.
For
all
other
Ni(dppe)Cl2
has
emerged
catalyst.
Negishi
dimethylzinc
reported
strategy
increase
functional
group
tolerance
reaction.
We
also
describe
using
arylboronic
esters.
These
provided
first
example
series
switch
outcome.
The
maintain
stereospecificity,
but
different
achiral
opposite
enantiomers
product.
Use
an
N-heterocyclic
carbene
ligand,
SIMes,
inversion,
prior
work
electron-rich
phosphine
PCy3,
however,
retention
signaling
change
details.Potential
applications
include
synthesis
medicinal
agents
containing
2-arylalkane
1,1-diarylalkane
moieties,
which
pharmacophores
chemistry.
moieties
found
compounds
activity
against
indications,
cancer,
heart
disease,
diabetes,
osteoporosis,
smallpox,
tuberculosis,
insomnia.
highlight
representative
examples
bioactive
we
have
prepared
enantioselectivity
methods,
well
discovery
new
anti-cancer
agent.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
139(9), P. 3344 - 3347
Published: Feb. 17, 2017
Pd(II)-catalyzed
enantioselective
borylation
of
C(sp3)–H
bonds
has
been
realized
for
the
first
time
using
chiral
acetyl-protected
aminomethyl
oxazoline
ligands.
This
reaction
is
compatible
with
carbocyclic
amides
containing
α-tertiary
as
well
α-quaternary
carbon
centers.
The
β-borylated
are
useful
synthons
synthesis
β-hydroxylated,
β-fluorinated,
and
β-arylated
carboxylic
acids.