Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(14), P. 2037 - 2049
Published: July 5, 2023
ConspectusThe
class
of
reactions
now
known
as
Minisci
is
broadly
defined
the
addition
nucleophilic
carbon-based
radicals
to
basic
heteroarenes
with
subsequent
rearomatization
form
a
new
carbon–carbon
bond.
Since
pioneering
work
in
1960s
and
1970s,
these
are
widely
used
medicinal
chemistry
due
ubiquity
heterocycles
druglike
molecules.
One
long-standing
challenges
has
been
that
regioselectivity
mixtures
positional
isomers
commonly
obtained
on
many
substrates
if
there
choice
between
similarly
activated
sites.
At
outset
described
herein,
we
hypothesized
it
may
be
possible
tackle
this
using
catalytic
strategy
whereby
bifunctional
Brønsted
acid
catalyst
simultaneously
activates
heteroarene
engages
attractive
non-covalent
interactions
incoming
nucleophile,
resulting
proximal
attack.
Using
chiral
BINOL-derived
phosphoric
acids,
not
only
were
able
achieve
goal
regiocontrol
but
also
discovered
could
control
absolute
stereochemistry
at
stereocenter
formed
when
prochiral
α-amino
employed.
time,
discovery
was
unprecedented
context
reactions.This
Account
details
protocol
further
development,
expansion,
investigations
into
mechanism
have
carried
out
since
then,
several
collaboration
other
research
groups.
Collaborative
efforts
involved
an
expansion
scope
diazines
guided
by
multivariate
statistical
analysis
through
development
predictive
model
(collaboration
Sigman).
Also,
mechanistic
study
involving
detailed
DFT
Goodman
Ermanis)
unveiled
selectivity-determining
step
being
deprotonation
key
cationic
radical
intermediate
associated
phosphate
anion.
We
additionally
number
synthetic
developments
such
removing
need
prefunctionalize
nucleophile;
hydrogen-atom
transfer
can
enable
formal
coupling
two
C–H
bonds
C–C
bond
while
retaining
high
enantio-
regioselectivity.
Most
recently,
expand
so
α-hydroxy
used:
until
point,
all
examples
had
concerned
radicals.
Again,
HAT
generate
radicals,
studies
(Ermanis)
provided
insights.Since
our
original
report,
appeared
exciting
from
groups
applied
or
different
precursors
requisite
radical.
There
which
alternative
photocatalyst
systems
reduce
redox-active
esters
enantioselective
protocol.
While
primarily
Account,
contributions
will
covered
briefly
for
toward
end
article.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(22), P. 14148 - 14158
Published: Nov. 8, 2021
Designing
molecular
photocatalysts
for
potent
photochemical
reactivities
ranks
among
the
most
challenging
but
rewarding
endeavors
in
synthetic
photochemistry.
Herein,
we
document
a
quinoline-based
organophotoredox
catalyst,
2,4-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)quinoline
(DPQN2,4-di-OMe),
that
could
be
assembled
via
facile
aldehyde–alkyne–amine
(A3)
couplings.
Unlike
reported
photocatalysts,
which
impart
their
photoreactivities
as
covalently
linked
entities,
our
mechanistic
studies
suggested
distinct
proton
activation
mode
of
DPQN2,4-di-OMe.
Simply
upon
protonation,
DPQN2,4-di-OMe
reach
highly
oxidizing
excited
state
under
visible-light
irradiation
(E*1/2
=
+1.96
V
vs
standard
calomel
electrode,
SCE).
On
this
basis,
synergistic
merger
and
cobaloxime
formulated
an
oxidative
cross-coupling
platform,
enabling
Minisci
alkylation
various
C–C
bond-forming
reactions
with
diverse
pool
radical
precursors
absence
chemical
oxidants.
The
catalytic
loading
minimized
to
0.025
mol
%
(TON
3360),
polymer-supported
photocatalyst,
DPQN2,4-di-OR@PS,
was
prepared
facilitate
catalyst
recycling
(at
0.50
mmol
up
five
times
without
significant
loss
photosynthetic
efficiency).
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(41), P. 18810 - 18816
Published: Oct. 7, 2022
A
chiral
phosphine
oxide-ligated
Ni–Al
bimetallic
catalyst
was
used
to
realize
an
enantioselective
C2–H
alkylation
of
pyridines
without
the
need
a
C2-block.
wide
range
pyridines,
including
unsubstituted
pyridine,
C3,
C4,
and
C2-substituted
even
complex
pyridine-containing
bioactive
molecules
are
well
compatible
with
reaction,
providing
up
81%
yield
97%
ee.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: April 1, 2022
Abstract
A
catalytic
method
for
the
enantioselective
and
C4-selective
functionalization
of
pyridine
derivatives
is
yet
to
be
developed.
Herein,
we
report
an
efficient
asymmetric
β-pyridylations
enals
that
involve
N-heterocyclic
carbene
(NHC)
catalysis
with
excellent
control
over
enantioselectivity
pyridyl
C4-selectivity.
The
key
strategy
precise
stereocontrol
involves
enhancing
interactions
between
chiral
NHC-bound
homoenolate
pyridinium
salt
in
presence
hexafluorobenzene,
which
effectively
differentiates
two
faces
radical.
Room
temperature
sufficient
this
transformation,
reaction
efficiency
further
accelerated
by
photo-mediation.
This
methodology
exhibits
broad
functional
group
tolerance
enables
facile
access
a
diverse
range
enantioenriched
β-pyridyl
carbonyl
compounds
under
mild
metal-free
conditions.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(25)
Published: April 14, 2022
Abstract
Catalytic
enantioselective
Minisci
reactions
have
recently
been
developed
but
all
instances
so
far
utilize
α‐amino
radical
coupling
partners.
We
report
a
substantial
evolution
of
the
reaction
that
enables
α‐hydroxy
radicals
to
be
used,
providing
valuable
enantioenriched
secondary
alcohol
products.
This
is
achieved
through
direct
oxidative
two
C−H
bonds
on
simple
and
pyridine
partners
hydrogen
atom
transfer
(HAT)‐driven
approach:
challenging
process
achieve
due
numerous
side
can
occur.
Our
approach
highly
regioselective
as
well
enantioselective.
Dicumyl
peroxide,
upon
irradiation
with
390
nm
light,
serves
both
HAT
reagent
oxidant
whilst
selectivity
controlled
by
use
chiral
phosphoric
acid
catalyst.
Computational
experimental
evidence
provide
mechanistic
insight
origin
selectivity,
revealing
stereodetermining
deprotonation
step
distinct
from
analogous
amide‐containing
substrates.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(19), P. 5701 - 5706
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
An
operationally
simple,
open-air,
and
efficient
light-mediated
Minisci
C-H
alkylation
method
is
described,
based
on
the
formation
of
an
electron
donor-acceptor
(EDA)
complex
between
nitrogen-containing
heterocycles
redox-active
esters.
In
contrast
to
previously
reported
protocols,
this
does
not
require
a
photocatalyst,
external
single
transfer
agent,
or
oxidant
additive.
Achieved
under
mildly
acidic
open-air
conditions,
reaction
incorporates
primary-,
secondary-,
tertiary
radicals,
including
bicyclo[1.1.1]pentyl
(BCP)
along
with
various
generate
products
in
moderate
good
yields.
Additionally,
exploited
stereo-enriched,
hetereoaryl-substituted
carbohydrate.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
145(1), P. 47 - 52
Published: Dec. 27, 2022
We
report
a
photochemical
method
for
the
functionalization
of
pyridines
with
radicals
derived
from
allylic
C–H
bonds.
Overall,
two
substrates
undergo
to
form
new
C(sp2)–C(sp3)
bond.
The
chemistry
harnesses
unique
reactivity
pyridinyl
radicals,
generated
upon
single-electron
reduction
pyridinium
ions,
which
effective
coupling
radicals.
This
novel
mechanism
enables
distinct
positional
selectivity
pyridine
that
diverges
classical
Minisci
chemistry.
Crucial
was
identification
dithiophosphoric
acid
masters
three
catalytic
tasks,
sequentially
acting
as
Brønsted
protonation,
single
electron
transfer
(SET)
reductant
ion
reduction,
and
hydrogen
atom
abstractor
activation
C(sp3)–H
resulting
then
couple
high
regioselectivity.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(40), P. 18195 - 18211
Published: Sept. 30, 2022
Electrostatic
attraction
between
two
groups
of
opposite
charge,
typically
known
as
ion-pairing,
offers
unique
opportunities
for
the
design
systems
to
enable
selectivity
control
in
chemical
reactions.
Catalysis
using
noncovalent
interactions
is
an
established
and
vibrant
research
area,
but
it
noticeable
that
hydrogen
bonding
are
still
main
interaction
choice
system
design.
Opposite
charges
experience
powerful
force
Coulombic
have
ability
exert
fundamental
influence
on
outcome
reactions
involve
charged
reagents,
intermediates
or
catalysts.
In
this
Perspective,
we
will
examine
how
ion-pairing
been
used
C-H
bond
functionalization
processes.
This
broad
class
provides
interesting
thought-provoking
lens
through
which
application
strategies
because
one
encompasses
great
mechanistic
diversity,
poses
significant
challenges,
perhaps
most
importantly
immense
interest
synthetic
chemists
both
industry
academia.
We
survey
proceed
via
radical
ionic
mechanisms
alongside
those
transition
metal
catalysis
deal
with
site-selectivity
enantioselectivity.
anticipate
emerging
area
develops,
become
ever-more
important
strategy
control.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 17, 2023
Asymmetric
intermolecular
C–H
functionalization
of
pyridines
at
C3
is
unprecedented.
Herein,
we
report
the
first
examples
such
transformations:
specifically,
C3-allylation
via
tandem
borane
and
iridium
catalysis.
First,
borane-catalyzed
pyridine
hydroboration
generates
nucleophilic
dihydropyridines;
then,
dihydropyridine
undergoes
enantioselective
iridium-catalyzed
allylation;
finally,
oxidative
aromatization
with
air
as
oxidant
gives
C3-allylated
pyridine.
This
protocol
provides
direct
access
to
excellent
enantioselectivity
(up
>99%
ee)
suitable
for
late-stage
pyridine-containing
drugs.
Russian Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
92(12), P. RCR5104 - RCR5104
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
After
the
appearance
of
green
chemistry
concept,
which
was
introduced
in
vocabulary
early
1990s,
its
main
statements
have
been
continuously
developed
and
modified.
Currently,
there
are
10–12
cornerstones
that
should
form
basis
for
an
ideal
chemical
process.
This
review
analyzes
accumulated
experience
achievements
towards
design
products
processes
reduce
or
eliminate
use
generation
hazardous
substances.
The
presents
views
leading
Russian
scientists
specializing
various
fields
this
subject,
including
homogeneous
heterogeneous
catalysis,
fine
basic
organic
synthesis,
electrochemistry,
polymer
chemistry,
based
on
bio-renewable
feedstocks
energetic
compounds
materials.
A
new
approach
to
quantitative
evaluation
environmental
friendliness
by
authors
is
described.
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bibliography
includes
1761.
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(17), P. 3477 - 3502
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
article
presents
an
in-depth
analysis
of
the
strategies
and
methodologies
for
using
chiral
phosphoric
acids
as
organocatalysts
in
asymmetric
syntheses
from
recent
literature.