Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(20), P. 4394 - 4399
Published: May 14, 2024
A
carbene-catalyzed
enantioselective
addition
of
sulfinate
to
ketones
between
2-benzoylbenzaldehyde
and
sulfonyl
chloride
is
disclosed.
Up
now,
the
carbon
heteroatom
nucleophiles
have
effectively
undergone
catalytic
carbonyl
molecules
introduce
functionalities
chirality.
Sulfone,
as
an
important
class
sulfur-containing
functional
groups,
represents
highly
valuable
motifs
in
medicines
natural
products.
It
remains
undeveloped
for
asymmetric
carbonyls.
Herein
we
disclosed
first
synthesis
sulfones
via
N-heterocyclic
carbene
(NHC)
catalysis.
The
behaves
both
oxidant
a
nucleophilic
substrate
this
process.
Experimental
studies
suggested
that
Breslow
intermediate
can
be
SET
oxidized
by
generate
radical.
This
novel
synthetic
approach
carbonyls
also
used
modify
commercially
available
molecules.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 2127 - 2133
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
N-Heterocyclic
carbenes
(NHCs)
have
emerged
as
powerful
organocatalysts
in
controlling
the
stereoselectivities
of
reaction
sites
that
are
remote
from
catalyst-binding
position.
Meanwhile,
construction
a
stereogenic
center
at
δ-position
through
NHC
catalysis
remains
an
unmet
goal.
Herein,
we
report
NHC-catalyzed
enantioselective
1,6-conjugated
addition
formyl
enynes
with
nucleophiles
oxidative
LUMO
activation
strategy.
The
enables
efficient
chirality
control
enyne
substrates,
providing
access
to
high-value-added
enantio-enriched
pyrano[2,3-b]indole
and
pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole
derivatives.
In
addition,
central-to-axial
transfer
oxidation
our
products
was
realized,
enabling
facile
axially
chiral
pyrans.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(46)
Published: Oct. 2, 2023
This
research
explores
the
enantioselective
hydrosulfonylation
of
various
α,β-unsaturated
carbonyl
compounds
via
use
visible
light
and
redox-active
chiral
Ni-catalysis,
facilitating
synthesis
enantioenriched
α-chiral
sulfones
with
remarkable
enantioselectivity
(exceeding
99
%
ee).
A
significant
challenge
entails
enhancing
reactivity
between
metal-coordinated
moderate
electrophilic
sulfonyl
radicals,
aiming
to
minimize
background
reactions.
The
success
our
approach
stems
from
two
distinctive
attributes:
1)
Cl-atom
abstraction
employed
for
radical
generation
chlorides,
2)
single-electron
reduction
produce
a
key
enolate
Ni-complex.
latter
process
appears
enhance
feasibility
radical's
addition
electron-rich
radical.
An
in-depth
investigation
into
reaction
mechanism,
supported
by
both
experimental
observations
theoretical
analysis,
offers
insight
intricate
process.
Moreover,
versatility
methodology
is
highlighted
through
its
successful
application
in
late-stage
functionalization
complex
bioactive
molecules,
demonstrating
practicality
as
strategy
producing
sulfones.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
88(6), P. 3772 - 3780
Published: March 6, 2023
A
novel
multicomponent
sulfonylation
of
alkenes
is
described
for
the
assembly
various
β-substituted
arylsulfones
using
cheap
and
easily
available
K2S2O5
as
a
sulfur
dioxide
source.
Of
note,
procedure
does
not
need
any
extra
oxidants
metal
catalysts
exhibits
relatively
wide
substrate
scope
good
functional
group
compatibility.
Mechanistically,
an
initial
arylsulfonyl
radical
formed
involving
insertion
with
aryl
diazonium
salt,
followed
by
alkoxyarylsulfonylation
or
hydroxysulfonylation
alkenes.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(25), P. 16996 - 17002
Published: June 14, 2024
A
highly
regio-
and
enantioselective
hydrosulfonylation
using
commercially
available
sodium
sulfinates
is
reported,
providing
the
first
direct
asymmetric
rhodium-catalyzed
of
allenes/alkynes
to
synthesize
chiral
allylic
sulfones.
Ligand
screening
studies
demonstrated
indispensable
role
C1-symmetric
P,N-ligand
(Rax,S,S)-StackPhim
for
achieving
both
high
regioselecitivity
(>20:1)
enantioselectivity
(up
97%
ee).
Notably,
operationally
simple
method
mild
conditions
allow
rapid
preparation
sulfones
with
a
wide
scope
functional
groups.
Moreover,
use
tert-butyldimethylsilyloxymethanesulfinate
enables
collective
synthesis
various
sulfone
derivatives
after
transformations
protected
hydroxymethyl
product.
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: May 9, 2024
Asymmetric
catalysis
stands
at
the
forefront
of
modern
chemistry,
serving
as
a
cornerstone
for
efficient
creation
enantiopure
chiral
molecules
characterized
by
their
high
selectivity.
In
this
review,
we
delve
into
realm
asymmetric
catalytic
reactions,
which
spans
various
methodologies,
each
contributing
to
broader
landscape
enantioselective
synthesis
molecules.
Transition
metals
play
central
role
catalysts
wide
range
transformations
with
ligands
such
phosphines,
N
-heterocyclic
carbenes
(NHCs),
etc.,
facilitating
formation
C-C
and
C-X
bonds,
enabling
precise
control
over
stereochemistry.
Enantioselective
photocatalytic
reactions
leverage
power
light
driving
force
electrocatalysis
has
emerged
sustainable
approach,
being
both
atom-efficient
environmentally
friendly,
while
offering
versatile
toolkit
reductions
oxidations.
Biocatalysis
relies
on
nature’s
most
catalysts,
i.e.,
enzymes,
provide
exquisite
selectivity,
well
tolerance
diverse
functional
groups
under
mild
conditions.
Thus,
enzymatic
optical
resolution,
kinetic
resolution
dynamic
have
revolutionized
production
compounds.
organocatalysis
uses
metal-free
organocatalysts,
consisting
modular
phosphorus,
sulfur
nitrogen
components,
remarkably
transformations.
Additionally,
unlocking
traditionally
unreactive
C-H
bonds
through
selective
functionalization
expanded
arsenal
synthesis,
atom-economical
construction
Incorporating
flow
chemistry
been
transformative,
continuous
systems
reaction
conditions,
enhancing
efficiency
optimization.
Researchers
are
increasingly
adopting
hybrid
approaches
that
combine
multiple
strategies
synergistically
tackle
complex
synthetic
challenges.
This
convergence
holds
great
promise,
propelling
field
forward
in
form.
As
these
methodologies
evolve
complement
one
another,
they
push
boundaries
what
can
be
accomplished
leading
discovery
novel,
highly
may
lead
groundbreaking
applications
across
industries.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(7)
Published: Nov. 7, 2022
Abstract
The
development
of
catalytic
synthetic
approaches
towards
molecular
complexity
from
simple
materials
continues
to
be
an
ultimate
goal
in
chemistry.
Over
the
past
decades,
N‐heterocyclic
carbene
(NHC)
organocatalysis
has
been
extensively
investigated
provide
opportunities
for
a
vast
number
novel
chemical
transformations.
Various
activation
modes
and
reactive
intermediates
enabled
by
NHC
small‐molecule
catalysts,
such
as
Breslow
intermediates,
(homo)enolates,
acyl
azoliums
their
derived
unsaturated
exhibit
great
potential
construction
complicated
skeletons.
This
personal
account
will
summarize
our
group's
recent
work
exploration
new
catalysis
with
focus
on
applications
achieve
diversity
enantioselectivity
preparation
functional
molecules.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 15, 2023
Abstract
A
carbene-catalyzed
chemoselective
reaction
of
unsymmetric
enedials
is
disclosed.
The
provides
a
concise
access
to
bicyclic
furo[2,3-b]pyrroles
derivatives
in
excellent
selectivity.
main
challenge
this
the
two
aldehyde
moieties
enedial
substrates.
Mechanistic
studies
via
experiments
suggest
that
our
chemoselectivity
controls
are
mostly
achieved
on
reducing
properties
different
sited
Breslow
intermediates.
Several
side
reactions
processes
and
corresponding
adducts
also
studied
by
high
resolution
mass
spectroscopy
analysis.
Our
method
allows
for
efficient
assembly
furo[2,3-b]pyrrole
structural
their
analogues
widely
found
natural
products
pharmaceuticals.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(31), P. 21612 - 21622
Published: July 24, 2024
Thermoset
polymers
have
become
integral
to
our
daily
lives
due
their
exceptional
durability,
making
them
feasible
for
a
myriad
of
applications;
however,
this
ubiquity
also
raises
serious
environmental
concerns.
Covalent
adaptable
networks
(CANs)
with
dynamic
covalent
linkages
that
impart
efficient
reprocessability
and
recyclability
thermosets
garnered
increasing
attention.
While
various
exchange
reactions
been
explored
in
CANs,
many
rely
on
the
stimuli
active
nucleophilic
groups
and/or
catalysts,
introducing
performance
instability
escalating
initial
investment.
Herein,
we
propose
new
direct
catalyst-free
C═C/C═N
metathesis
reaction
between
α-cyanocinnamate
aldimine
as
novel
motif
constructing
recyclable
thermosets.
This
chemistry
offers
mild
conditions
(room
temperature
catalyst-free),
ensuring
high
yields
simple
isolation
procedures.
By
incorporating
into
covalently
cross-linked
polymer
networks,
obtained
exhibit
both
malleability
reconfigurability.
The
resulting
tunable
properties,
coupled
thermal
stability
linkage-based
enrich
toolbox
chemistry.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
study
provides
new
insights
and
understanding
of
the
possible
deactivation
pathways
NHC
catalysts
via
uncommon
redox
processes
with
sulfonyl
compounds,
which
should
inspire
future
catalyst
design
reaction
development.