In
the
realm
of
biaryl
synthesis,
Ullmann
homocoupling
reaction
is
a
fundamental
process
for
constructing
compounds
and
has
historically
been
driven
by
copper
catalysis.
However,
significant
studies
have
made
in
Ullmann-type
coupling
reactions,
particularly
formation
structures,
leading
to
more
sustainable
efficient
synthetic
pathways.
Recent
research
concentrated
on
devising
innovative
catalytic
systems,
including
palladium,
gold,
nickel
nanoparticles,
bimetallic
species,
surmount
limitations
conventional
catalysts.
These
advancements
broadened
range
substrates
enhanced
efficiency
under
gentler
conditions,
line
with
principles
green
chemistry.
Mechanistic
instrumental
these
developments,
focusing
nonchain
single-electron
transfer
(SET)
mechanism.
Additionally,
use
recyclable
heterogeneous
catalysts
mitigated
stringent
conditions
associated
original
reaction.
As
continues
evolve,
asymmetric
anticipated
become
key
tool
synthesis
complex
natural
products
heterocyclic
systems
pertinent
medicinal
This
review
aims
cover
recent
developments
compounds.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(25), P. 14068 - 14075
Published: April 1, 2021
Abstract
Reductive
carboxylation
of
organo
(pseudo)halides
with
CO
2
is
a
powerful
method
to
provide
carboxylic
acids
quickly.
Notably,
the
catalytic
reductive
carbo‐carboxylation
unsaturated
hydrocarbons
via
fixation
highly
challenging
but
desirable
approach
for
structurally
diverse
acids.
There
are
only
few
reports
and
no
examples
alkenes
transition
metal
catalysis.
We
report
first
asymmetric
nickel
A
variety
aryl
(pseudo)halides,
such
as
bromides,
triflates
inert
chlorides
particular
note,
undergo
reaction
smoothly
give
important
oxindole‐3‐acetic
acid
derivatives
bearing
C3‐quaternary
stereocenter.
This
transformation
features
mild
conditions,
wide
substrate
scope,
facile
scalability,
good
excellent
chemo‐,
regio‐
enantioselectivities.
The
highlights
formal
synthesis
(−)‐Esermethole,
(−)‐Physostigmine
(−)‐Physovenine,
total
(−)‐Debromoflustramide
B,
(−)‐Debromoflustramine
B
(+)‐Coixspirolactam
A;
thereby,
opening
an
avenue
chiral
natural
products
.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(13), P. 6040 - 6049
Published: March 24, 2022
Axially
chiral
biaryls
and
heterobiaryls
constitute
the
most
represented
subclass
of
atropisomers
with
prevalence
in
natural
products,
bioactive
compounds,
privileged
ligand/catalysts,
optically
pure
materials.
Despite
many
ionic
protocols
for
their
construction,
radical-based
variants
represent
another
highly
desirable
intriguing
strategy
but
are
far
less
developed.
Moreover,
efficient
synthesis
axially
heterobiaryl
molecules,
especially
ones
having
multiple
heteroatoms
other
types
elements,
through
radical
routes
remains
extremely
limited.
We
herein
disclose
first
catalytic
asymmetric,
metal-free
construction
centrally
by
Minisci
reaction
5-arylpyrimidines
α-amino
acid-derived
redox-active
esters.
This
is
enabled
use
4CzIPN
as
an
organic
photoredox
catalyst
conjunction
a
phosphoric
acid
catalyst.
The
achieved
variety
interesting
featuring
union
α-branched
amine
generally
excellent
regio-,
diastereo-,
enantioselectivity
(up
to
82%
yield;
>19:1
dr;
>99%
ee).
finding
also
builds
up
new
platform
development
desymmetrization
methods
via
radical-involved
atroposelective
functionalization
at
heteroarene
prochiral
heterobiaryls.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(4), P. 1364 - 1416
Published: Jan. 17, 2023
Hypervalent
aryliodoumiums
are
intensively
investigated
as
arylating
agents.
They
excellent
surrogates
to
aryl
halides,
and
moreover
they
exhibit
better
reactivity,
which
allows
the
corresponding
arylation
reactions
be
performed
under
mild
conditions.
In
past
decades,
acyclic
aryliodoniums
widely
explored
However,
unmet
need
for
is
improvement
of
their
notoriously
low
reaction
economy
because
coproduced
iodides
during
often
wasted.
Cyclic
have
intrinsic
advantage
in
terms
economy,
started
receive
considerable
attention
due
valuable
synthetic
applications
initiate
cascade
reactions,
can
enable
construction
complex
structures,
including
polycycles
with
potential
pharmaceutical
functional
properties.
Here,
we
summarizing
recent
advances
made
research
field
cyclic
aryliodoniums,
nascent
design
aryliodonium
species
applications.
First,
general
preparation
typical
diphenyl
iodoniums
described,
followed
by
heterocyclic
monoaryl
iodoniums.
Then,
initiated
arylations
coupled
subsequent
domino
summarized
construct
polycycles.
Meanwhile,
building
biaryls
axial
atropisomers
discussed
a
systematic
manner.
Finally,
very
advance
employed
halogen-bonding
organocatalysts
described.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
ConspectusIn
recent
years,
our
research
group
has
dedicated
significant
effort
to
the
field
of
asymmetric
organometallic
electrochemical
synthesis
(AOES),
which
integrates
electrochemistry
with
transition
metal
catalysis.
On
one
hand,
we
have
rationalized
that
compounds
can
serve
as
molecular
electrocatalysts
(mediators)
reduce
overpotentials
and
enhance
both
reactivity
selectivity
reactions.
other
conditions
for
catalysis
be
substantially
improved
through
electrochemistry,
enabling
precise
modulation
metal's
oxidation
state
by
controlling
potentials
regulating
electron
transfer
rate
via
current
adjustments.
This
synergistic
approach
addresses
key
challenges
inherent
in
traditional
catalysis,
particularly
those
related
use
redox-active
chemical
reagents.
Furthermore,
redox
conveniently
tuned
modifying
their
ligands,
thereby
governing
reaction
regioselectivity
stereoselectivity.
As
a
result,
AOES
emerged
powerful
promising
tool
chiral
compounds.In
this
Account,
summarize
contextualize
efforts
AOES.
Our
primary
strategy
involves
leveraging
controllability
potential
regulate
organometallics,
facilitating
desired
An
efficient
platform
was
established
under
mild
conditions,
significantly
reducing
reliance
on
been
systematically
categorized
into
three
sections
based
distinct
electrolysis
modes:
combined
anodic
oxidation,
cathodic
reduction,
paired
electrolysis.
In
each
section,
highlight
innovative
discoveries
tailored
unique
characteristics
respective
modes.In
many
transformations,
metal-catalyzed
reactions
involving
reagents
utilizing
exhibit
similar
reactivities.
However,
also
observed
notable
differences
certain
cases.
These
findings
include
following:
(1)
Enhanced
efficiency
synthesis:
instance,
Rh-catalyzed
enantioselective
functionalization
C–H
bonds
demonstrates
superior
efficiency.
(2)
Expanded
scope
transformations:
previously
challenging
achieved
due
tunability
potentials.
A
example
is
reductive
coupling
aryl
chlorides,
expands
range
accessible
transformations.
Additionally,
mechanistic
studies
explore
techniques
intrinsic
such
controlled
experiments,
impact
electrode
materials
catalyst
performance,
cyclic
voltammetry
studies.
investigations
provide
more
intuitive
understanding
behavior
catalysts
study
mechanisms,
guide
design
new
catalytic
systems.The
advancements
offer
robust
environmentally
friendly
sustainable
selective
By
integrating
developed
versatile
organic
not
only
enhances
but
reduces
environmental
impact.
We
anticipate
Account
will
stimulate
further
innovation
realm
AOES,
leading
discovery
systems
development
synthetic
methodologies.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(3), P. 1328 - 1333
Published: Jan. 13, 2021
We
report
an
asymmetric
homocoupling
of
ortho-(iodo)arylphosphine
oxides
and
ortho-(iodo)arylphosphonates
resulting
in
highly
enantioenriched
axially
chiral
bisphosphine
bisphosphonates.
These
products
are
readily
converted
to
biaryl
bisphosphines
without
need
for
auxiliaries
or
optical
resolution.
This
provides
a
practical
route
the
development
previously
uninvestigated
atroposelective
ligands.
The
conditions
have
also
proven
effective
dimerization
other,
non-phosphorus-containing
aryl
halides.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(15), P. 6981 - 6991
Published: April 8, 2022
Significant
advances
have
been
achieved
for
the
construction
of
chiral
skeletons
containing
1,2,3-triazoles
via
transition-metal-catalyzed
asymmetric
azide–alkyne
cycloaddition;
however,
most
them
limited
to
terminal
alkynes
in
synthesis
central
chirality
desymmetrization
and
dynamic/dynamic
kinetic
resolution.
Enantioselective
azide-internal-alkyne
cycloaddition
is
extremely
limited.
Moreover,
a
challenging
five-membered
(hetero)biaryl
axially
molecule
still
underexplored.
Herein,
we
first
report
an
atroposelective
atom-economical
1,4,5-trisubstituted
1,2,3-triazoles,
directly
acting
as
core
units
atropisomers,
enantioselective
Rh-catalyzed
(E-RhAAC)
internal
azides.
The
reaction
demonstrates
excellent
functional
group
tolerance,
forging
variety
C–C
under
mild
conditions
with
moderate
yields
(up
99%
yield)
generally
high
enantioselectivities
ee)
along
specific
regiocontrol.
origin
regio-
enantioselectivity
control
disclosed
by
density
theory
(DFT)
calculations,
providing
new
guidance
facile
compounds.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(46)
Published: Sept. 23, 2022
Organic
solvent
nanofiltration
(OSN)
is
an
emerging
membrane
separation
technology,
which
urgently
requires
robust,
easily
processed,
OSN
membranes
possessing
high
permeance
and
small
solutes-selectivity
to
facilitate
enhanced
industrial
uptake.
Herein,
we
describe
the
use
of
two
2,2'-biphenol
(BIPOL)
derivatives
fabricate
hyper-crosslinked,
microporous
polymer
nanofilms
through
IP.
Ultra-thin,
defect-free
polyesteramide/polyester
(≈5
nm)
could
be
obtained
readily
due
relatively
large
molecular
size
ionized
nature
BIPOL
monomers
retarding
rate
The
microporosity
arises
from
hyper-crosslinked
network
structure
monomer
rigidity.
Specifically,
amino-BIPOL/PAN
exhibits
extraordinary
permselectivity
performances
with
weight
cut-off
as
low
233
Da
MeOH
≈13
LMH/bar.
Precise
dye
mixtures
similar
M.W.
based
on
both
their
charge
are
achieved.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(8)
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
Atropisomeric
phosphines
hold
considerable
significance
in
asymmetric
catalysis,
yet
their
synthesis
presents
a
formidable
challenge
owing
to
intricate
multistep
procedures.
In
this
context,
groundbreaking
methodology
has
been
presented
for
preparation.
This
innovative
approach
entails
an
atroposelective
rhodium-catalyzed
C-H
activation
employing
aryl
and
heteroaryl
halides,
chelated
by
P(III)
center.
The
essence
of
strategy
lies
its
ability
directly
construct
chiral
phosphine
ligands
single
step,
thereby
exhibiting
exceptional
efficiency
terms
atom
redox
economy.
Illustrative
examples
serve
demonstrate
the
immense
potential
situ-formed
catalysis.
Mechanistic
experiments
have
further
provided
invaluable
insights
into
transformation.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(22), P. 14008 - 14015
Published: Nov. 4, 2021
Transition-metal-catalyzed
enantioselective
cross-electrophile
coupling
reactions
to
construct
C(sp2)–C(sp2)
bonds
remain
a
challenge.
Herein,
we
report
general
process
for
the
Co-catalyzed
reductive
cross-coupling
reaction
of
o-(bromo)arylphosphine
oxide
substrates
and
vinyl
triflates,
delivering
axially
chiral
phosphine
compounds
with
good
chemo-
enantioselectivity.
A
broad
range
was
obtained
excellent
enantioselectivities,
practical
potential
this
catalyst
system
demonstrated
by
versatile
formation
ligands
other
functional
atropisomers.