Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(45)
Published: July 9, 2024
Abstract
Alkenes
are
fundamental
functional
groups
which
feature
in
various
materials
and
bioactive
molecules;
however,
efficient
divergent
strategies
for
their
stereodefined
synthesis
difficult.
In
this
regard,
numerous
synthetic
methodologies
have
been
developed
to
construct
carbon–carbon
bonds
with
regio‐
stereoselectivity,
enabling
the
predictable
of
alkenes.
fact,
an
appealing
alternative
approach
accessing
challenging
alkene
molecular
frameworks
could
involve
sequential
selective
activation
cross‐coupling
strong
instead
conventional
C−C
bond
formation.
study,
we
introduce
a
series
programmed
site‐
stereoselective
that
capitalizes
on
versatile
reactivity
readily
accessible
polymetalloid
alkenes
(i.e.
polyborylated
alkenes),
through
tandem
reaction,
is
catalyzed
by
organometallic
Rh‐complex
produce
complex
scaffolds.
By
merging
C−B
remote
C−H
functionalization,
achieve
situ
generation
polyfunctional
C(sp
2
)‐nucleophilic
intermediates.
These
species
can
be
further
modified
coupling
reactions
C‐based
electrophiles,
formation
)−C(sp
3
)
even
more
architectures
using
available
starting
polyborylated‐alkenes.
Mechanistic
computational
studies
provide
insight
into
origins
stereoselectivities
via
1,4‐Rh
migration
process.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(14), P. 8657 - 8739
Published: July 2, 2024
Chiral
phosphorus
ligands
play
a
crucial
role
in
asymmetric
catalysis
for
the
efficient
synthesis
of
useful
optically
active
compounds.
They
are
largely
categorized
into
two
classes:
backbone
chirality
and
P-stereogenic
ligands.
Most
reported
belong
to
former
class.
Privileged
ones
such
as
BINAP
DuPhos
frequently
employed
wide
range
catalytic
transformations.
In
contrast,
latter
class
has
remained
small
family
many
years
mainly
because
their
synthetic
difficulty.
The
late
1990s
saw
emergence
novel
with
superior
enantioinduction
ability
Rh-catalyzed
hydrogenation
reactions.
Since
then,
numerous
have
been
synthesized
used
This
Review
summarizes
thus
far,
including
stereochemical
electronic
properties
that
afford
high
excellent
enantioselectivities.
Examples
reactions
use
this
described
together
applications
construction
key
intermediates
natural
products
therapeutic
agents.
literature
covered
dates
back
1968
up
until
December
2023,
centering
on
studies
published
later
years.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(8), P. 5366 - 5374
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Two
enantioselective
approaches
to
synthesize
chiral
skipped
diboronate
compounds
have
been
developed,
relying
on
copper-catalyzed
one-pot
asymmetric
ring-opening
diboration
of
arylidenecyclopropanes.
A
wide
range
arylidenecyclopropanes
react
smoothly
with
HBpin
in
the
presence
CuOAc
and
(R)-DTBM-Segphos,
affording
1,4-diboronates
high
enantioselectivity
(up
99%
ee).
Meanwhile,
a
variety
selectively
B2pin2
(S,S)-Ph-BPE
sequential
addition
MeOH,
providing
1,3-diboronates
98%
These
enantioenriched
1,3-
can
undergo
various
enantiospecific
transformations
minimal
loss
their
enantiopurity.
Mechanistic
studies
reveal
that
these
two
processes
start
CuH-catalyzed
hydroboration
form
mixture
Z/E-homoallyl
boronate
intermediates,
which
subsequently
second
or
Cu-Bpin-catalyzed
protoboration
produce
1,3-diboronates,
respectively.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(9), P. 6283 - 6293
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
We
herein
introduce
biarylhemiboronic
esters
as
a
new
type
of
bridged
biaryl
reagent
for
asymmetric
synthesis
axially
chiral
structures,
and
the
palladium-catalyzed
Suzuki-Miyaura
cross-coupling
is
developed.
This
dynamic
kinetic
atroposelective
coupling
reaction
exhibits
high
enantioselectivity,
good
functional
group
tolerance,
broad
substrate
scope.
The
synthetic
application
current
method
was
demonstrated
by
transformations
product
programmed
polyarene.
Preliminary
mechanistic
studies
suggested
that
proceeded
via
an
enantio-determining
transmetalation
step.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(25)
Published: April 11, 2024
Abstract
While
polyborylated
alkenes
are
being
recognized
for
their
elevated
status
as
highly
valuable
reagents
in
modern
organic
synthesis,
allowing
efficient
access
to
a
diverse
array
of
transformations,
including
the
formation
C−C
and
C‐heteroatom
bonds,
potential
energy‐transfer
reactive
groups
has
remained
unexplored.
Yet,
this
holds
key
generating
elusive
biradical
species,
which
can
be
captured
by
olefins,
thereby
leading
construction
new
highly‐borylated
scaffolds.
Herein,
we
report
designed
strategy
photosensitized
[2+2]‐cycloadditions
poly‐borylated
with
various
olefins
enabling
regioselective
synthesis
cyclobutane
motifs,
1,1‐di‐,
1,1,2‐tri‐,
1,1,2,2‐tetra‐borylated
cyclobutanes.
In
fact,
these
compounds
belong
family
that
presently
lacks
synthetic
pathways.
Interestingly,
when
α‐methylstyrene
was
used,
reaction
involves
an
interesting
1,5‐hydrogen
atom
transfer
(HAT).
Mechanistic
deuterium‐labeling
studies
have
provided
insight
into
outcome
process.
addition,
cyclobutanes
then
demonstrated
useful
selective
oxidation
processes
resulting
cyclobutanones
γ‐lactones.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(30), P. 16796 - 16811
Published: July 20, 2023
Synthetic
application
of
asymmetric
catalysis
relies
on
strategic
alignment
bond
construction
to
creation
chirality
a
target
molecule.
Remote
desymmetrization
offers
distinctive
advantages
spatial
decoupling
catalytic
transformation
and
generation
stereogenic
element.
However,
such
separation
presents
substantial
difficulties
for
the
chiral
catalyst
discriminate
distant
enantiotopic
sites
through
reaction
three
or
more
bonds
away
from
prochirality
center.
Here,
we
report
strategy
that
establishes
acyclic
quaternary
carbon
stereocenters
cross-coupling
reactions
at
distal
positions
aryl
substituents.
The
new
class
amino
acid-derived
ionic
catalysts
enables
desymmetrizing
(enantiotopic-group-selective)
Suzuki-Miyaura
reaction,
Sonogashira
Buchwald-Hartwig
amination
between
diverse
diarylmethane
scaffolds
aryl,
alkynyl,
coupling
partners,
providing
rapid
access
enantioenriched
molecules
project
substituents
widely
spaced
in
three-dimensional
space.
Experimental
computational
investigations
reveal
electrostatic
steering
substrates
by
C-terminus
ligands
interactions.
Cooperative
ion-dipole
interactions
catalyst's
amide
group
potassium
cation
aid
preorganization
transmits
asymmetry
product.
This
study
demonstrates
it
is
practical
achieve
precise
long-range
stereocontrol
engineering
arrangements
catalysts'
substrate-recognizing
groups
metal
centers.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 4053 - 4065
Published: March 1, 2024
Chiral
recognition
for
the
synthesis
of
axially
chiral
biaryl
units
is
a
fundamental
and
challenging
topic
in
organic
synthesis.
Herein,
we
documented
that
an
efficient
O-ligand
exchange
between
catalyst
substrate
enabled
axial
asymmetric
aminopalladation/olefination
2-alkynylanilides
vinyl
trifluoromethanesulfonates,
providing
3-alkenylindoles
with
up
to
97%
ee
98%
yield.
This
protocol
features
mild
conditions,
broad
functional
group
tolerance,
scalability,
late-stage
modification
bioactive
molecules.
Experimental
computational
studies
hinted
(R)-BIDIME/Pd
complex
alkoxy
was
crucial
success
stereoselectivity
control.
Organic Process Research & Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(4), P. 949 - 977
Published: April 8, 2024
P-Chiral
phosphorus
ligands
received
little
attention
in
organic
chemistry
until
Knowles
made
his
landmark
contribution
asymmetric
hydrogenation
by
developing
the
P-chiral
CAMP
and
DIPAMP.
The
development
of
accelerated
end
last
century
with
advent
some
highly
efficient
renowned
for
hydrogenation,
including
BisP*,
TangPhos,
QuinoxP*,
DuanPhos,
et
al.
However,
most
reported
were
air-sensitive,
difficult
to
make,
or
lacked
structural
modularity,
hampering
their
availability
applicability.
sterically
electronically
tunable
is
particularly
desirable.
Over
past
decade,
a
family
hindered,
electron-rich,
structurally
tunable,
air-stable
dihydrobenzooxaphosphole
emerged
that
proved
be
versatile
various
transformations.
5
years
witnessed
an
increasing
number
studies
related
these
discovery
unprecedented
catalytic
properties
This
review
highlights
unique
catalysis
applications
synthesis
natural
products
therapeutic
agents.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
In
the
presence
of
a
chiral
palladium-based
catalyst,
1,4-diboryl-2-alkenes
undergo
enantioselective
cross-coupling
that
results
in
desymmetrization
substrate
structure.
Depending
on
reaction
conditions
and
choice
ligand,
can
occur
with
cis
or
trans
selectivity,
allowing
construction
an
array
different
substituted
carbocycles
enantiomerically
enriched
fashion.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(14), P. 10534 - 10546
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
study
presents
a
novel
PdNPs@β-CD-CMC
catalyst
synthesized
from
β-CD
and
CMC,
in
which
basic
medium
can
reduce
Pd
2+
to
PdNPs,
while
CMC
acts
as
an
effective
cost-efficient
support.