Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(36), P. 16316 - 16324
Published: Sept. 1, 2022
We
report
here
an
efficient
and
highly
diastereoselective
intermolecular
anti-Markovnikov
hydroamination
of
unactivated
alkenes
with
aliphatic
azides
in
the
presence
silane.
The
system
tolerates
a
wide
range
operates
alkene
as
limiting
reagent.
Mechanistic
studies
suggest
radical
chain
pathway
that
involves
aminium
formation,
addition
to
HAT
from
silane
β-aminium
alkyl
radical.
use
sterically
bulky
is
proposed
contribute
excellent
diastereoselectivity
for
HAT.
Computational
analysis
uncovers
reaction
azide
activation
silyl
aminyl
formation.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(26), P. 14510 - 14518
Published: June 20, 2023
Exploiting
β-scission
in
aminophosphoranyl
radicals
for
radical-mediated
transformations
has
been
a
longstanding
challenge.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
the
untapped
potential
of
β-fragmentation
by
leveraging
unique
properties
P-N
bond
and
substituents
P(III)
reagents.
Our
approach
carefully
considers
factors
such
as
cone
angle
electronic
phosphine
employs
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
to
probe
structural
molecular
orbital
influence.
We
successfully
induced
through
N-S
cleavage
under
visible
light
mild
conditions,
generating
range
sulfonyl
derived
from
pyridinium
salts
via
photochemical
activity
electron
donor-acceptor
(EDA)
complexes.
This
innovative
synthetic
strategy
exhibits
broad
applicability,
including
late-stage
functionalization,
paves
way
valuable
reactions,
alkene
hydrosulfonylation,
difunctionalization,
pyridylic
C-H
sulfonylation.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(18)
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Abstract
The
rapid
assembly
of
valuable
cyclic
amine
architectures
in
a
single
step
from
simple
precursors
has
been
recognized
as
an
ideal
platform
term
efficiency
and
sustainability.
Although
vast
number
studies
regarding
synthesis
reported,
new
synthetic
disconnection
approaches
are
still
high
demand.
Herein,
we
report
catalytic
radical‐polar
crossover
cycloaddition
to
triggered
primary
sulfonamide
under
photoredox
condition.
This
newly
developed
disconnection,
comparable
established
approaches,
will
allow
construct
β,
β‐disubstituted
β‐monosubstituted
derivatives
efficiently.
study
highlights
the
unique
utility
bifunctional
reagent,
which
acts
radical
precursor
nucleophile.
open‐shell
methodology
demonstrates
broad
tolerance
various
functional
groups,
drug
natural
products
economically
sustainable
fashion.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 2027 - 2032
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
redox-neutral
strategy
for
C(sp
3
)–H
phosphorylation
is
developed
via
photoinduced
LMCT,
where
the
reaction
proceeds
through
radical
addition
to
chlorophosphines
form
an
R
P–Cl˙
and
ultimately
concluded
by
single-electron
reduction.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(49), P. 22426 - 22432
Published: Dec. 1, 2022
The
amide
is
one
of
the
most
prevalent
functional
groups
in
all
pharmaceuticals,
and
for
this
reason,
reactions
that
introduce
moiety
are
particular
value.
Intermolecular
hydroamidation
alkenes
remains
an
underexplored
method
synthesis
amide-containing
compounds.
majority
procedures
exhibit
Markovnikov
regioselectivity,
while
current
methods
anti-Markovnikov
somewhat
limited
to
activated
alkene
substrates
or
radical
processes.
Herein,
we
report
a
general
intermolecular
unactivated
under
mild
conditions,
utilizing
Rh(III)
catalysis
conjunction
with
dioxazolone
amidating
reagents
isopropanol
as
environmentally
friendly
hydride
source.
reaction
tolerates
wide
range
efficiently
converts
electron-deficient
alkenes,
styrenes,
1,1-disubstituted
addition
their
corresponding
linear
amides.
Mechanistic
studies
reveal
reversible
rhodium
migratory
insertion
step,
leading
exquisite
selectivity
product.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(51)
Published: Oct. 31, 2022
A
unified
strategy
for
the
deoxygenative
or
desulfurative
pyridylation
of
various
alcohols
and
thiols
has
been
developed
through
a
single-electron
transfer
(SET)
process
frustrated
Lewis
pairs
(FLPs)
derived
from
pyridinium
salts
PtBu3
.
Mechanistic
studies
revealed
that
N-amidopyridinium
serve
as
effective
acids
formation
FLPs
with
,
generated
phosphine
radical
cation
ionically
couples
in
situ
xanthate,
eventually
affording
alkyl
facile
β-scission
under
photocatalyst-free
conditions.
The
reaction
efficiency
was
further
accelerated
by
visible-light
irradiation.
This
method
is
conceptually
appealing
using
encounter
complexes
FLP
chemistry
to
promote
SET,
which
provides
previously
unrecognized
opportunity
selective
heteroarylation
diverse
range
functional
groups,
even
complex
settings
mild
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
55(10), P. 1423 - 1434
Published: April 26, 2022
ConspectusFor
more
than
a
decade,
photoredox
catalysis
has
been
demonstrating
that
when
photoactive
catalysts
are
irradiated
with
visible
light,
reactions
occur
under
milder,
cheaper,
and
environmentally
friendlier
conditions.
Furthermore,
this
methodology
allows
for
the
activation
of
abundant
chemicals
into
valuable
products
through
novel
mechanisms
otherwise
inaccessible.
The
approach,
however,
primarily
used
pharmaceutical
applications,
where
its
implementation
highly
effective,
but
typically
rudimentary
understanding
involved
in
these
transformations.
From
global
perspective,
manufacture
everyday
by
chemical
industry
as
whole
currently
accounts
10%
total
energy
consumption
generates
7%
world's
greenhouse
gases
annually.
In
context,
Bio-Inspired
Light-Escalated
Chemistry
(BioLEC)
Energy
Frontier
Research
Center
(EFRC)
was
founded
to
supercharge
approach
applications
manufacturing
aimed
at
reducing
emissions
burden,
using
bioinspired
schemes
harvest
multiple
electrons
drive
endothermically
uphill
reactions.
comprises
diverse
group
researchers
expertise
includes
synthetic
chemistry,
biophysics,
physical
engineering.
team
works
together
gain
deeper
mechanistic
details
while
amplifying
light-driven
methodologies.In
Account,
we
review
some
major
advances
understanding,
applicability
made
possible
collaborative
Center.
Combining
sophisticated
spectroscopic
tools
photophysics
tactics
enhanced
led
development
techniques
reactivities
greatly
expand
field
capabilities.
Account
is
intended
highlight
how
interplay
between
disciplines
can
have
impact
facilitate
advance
field.
For
example,
such
time-resolved
dielectric
loss
(TRDL)
pulse
radiolysis
providing
insights
not
previously
available.
Hypothesis-driven
photocatalyst
design
thus
broadening
scope
several
existing
Moreover,
bioconjugation
approaches
triplet–triplet
annihilation
created
new
avenues
exploration
reactivities.
Lastly,
our
multidisciplinary
tackling
real-world
problems
inspired
efficient
methods
depolymerization
lignin
artificial
polymers.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(27), P. 14573 - 14580
Published: June 30, 2023
Chiral
N-cyclopropyl
pyrazoles
and
structurally
related
heterocycles
are
prepared
using
an
earth-abundant
copper
catalyst
under
mild
reaction
conditions
with
high
regio-,
diastereo-,
enantiocontrol.
The
observed
N2:N1
regioselectivity
favors
the
more
hindered
nitrogen
of
pyrazole.
Experimental
DFT
studies
support
a
unique
mechanism
that
features
five-centered
aminocupration.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
β-Amino
acids
are
useful
building
blocks
of
bioactive
molecules,
including
peptidomimetics
and
pharmaceutical
compounds.
The
current
limited
accessibility
to
β2,2-type
amino
which
bear
an
α-quaternary
center
has
their
use
in
chemical
synthesis
biological
investigations.
Disclosed
herein
is
the
development
a
new
N-heterocyclic
carbene/photocatalyzed
aminocarboxylation
olefins,
affording
β2,2-amino
esters
with
high
regioselectivity.
generation
nitrogen-centered
radicals
derived
from
simple
imides
via
sequence
deprotonation
single-electron
oxidation
allows
for
subsequent
addition
geminal-disubstituted
olefins
regioselectively.
intermediate
tertiary
then
cross-couple
stabilized
azolium-based
radical
generated
situ
efficiently
construct
quaternary
centers.
Mechanistic
studies,
Stern–Volmer
fluorescence
quenching
experiments,
support
proposed
catalytic
cycle.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
62(9)
Published: Dec. 21, 2022
β-Arylethylamines
are
prevalent
structural
motifs
in
molecules
exhibiting
biological
activity.
Here
we
report
a
sequential
one-pot
protocol
for
the
1,2-aminoarylation
of
alkenes
with
hydroxylammonium
triflate
salts
and
(hetero)arenes.
Unlike
existing
methods,
this
reaction
provides
direct
entry
to
unprotected
β-arylethylamines
remarkable
functional
group
tolerance,
allowing
key
drug-oriented
groups
be
installed
two-step
process.
The
use
hexafluoroisopropanol
as
solvent
combination
an
iron(II)
catalyst
proved
essential
reaching
high-value
nitrogen-containing
molecules.