Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(51)
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
The
hydroalkylation
reaction
of
olefins
with
alkanes
is
a
highly
desirable
synthetic
transformation
toward
the
construction
C(sp
3
)─C(sp
)
bonds.
However,
such
has
proven
to
be
challenging
for
unactivated
olefins,
particularly
when
substrates
lack
directing
groups
or
acidic
)─H
Here,
we
address
this
challenge
by
merging
NiH-catalyzed
radical
relay
strategy
HAT
(hydrogen
atom
transfer)
process.
In
catalytic
system,
nucleophilic
alkyl
generated
from
compound
in
presence
promotor,
which
couples
an
metallic
intermediate
olefin
substrate
NiH
catalyst
form
bond.
Starting
easily
available
materials,
not
only
demonstrates
wide
functional
group
compatibility
but
also
provides
products
regiodivergence
and
excellent
enantioselectivity
through
effective
control
under
mild
conditions.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 6, 2024
Abstract
General,
catalytic
and
enantioselective
construction
of
chiral
α,α
-dialkyl
indoles
represents
an
important
yet
challenging
objective
to
be
developed.
Herein
we
describe
a
cobalt
catalyzed
anti-
Markovnikov
alkene
hydroalkylation
via
the
remote
stereocontrol
for
synthesis
other
N
-heterocycles.
This
asymmetric
C(sp
3
)−C(sp
)
coupling
features
high
flexibility
in
introducing
diverse
set
alkyl
groups
at
α
-position
The
utility
this
methodology
has
been
demonstrated
by
late-stage
functionalization
drug
molecules,
bioactive
natural
products
functional
materials,
identification
class
molecules
exhibiting
anti-apoptosis
activities
UVB-irradiated
HaCaT
cells.
Ligands
play
vital
role
controlling
reaction
regioselectivity.
Changing
ligand
from
bi-dentate
L6
tridentate
L12
enables
CoH-catalyzed
hydroalkylation.
Mechanistic
studies
disclose
that
involves
migratory
insertion
process
while
MHAT
process.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 442 - 457
Published: Dec. 6, 2023
The
formation
of
C-N
bonds
is
a
fundamental
aspect
organic
synthesis,
and
hydroamination
has
emerged
as
pivotal
strategy
for
the
synthesis
essential
amine
derivatives.
In
recent
years,
there
been
surge
interest
in
metal
hydride-catalyzed
reactions
common
alkenes
alkynes.
This
method
avoids
need
stoichiometric
organometallic
reagents
overcomes
problems
associated
with
specific
compounds
that
may
impact
functional
group
compatibility.
Notably,
developments
have
brought
to
forefront
olefinic
hydroamidation
facilitated
by
nickel
hydride
(NiH)
catalysis.
inclusion
suitable
chiral
ligands
paved
way
realization
asymmetric
realm
olefins.
review
aims
provide
an
in-depth
exploration
latest
achievements
bond
through
intermolecular
catalyzed
hydrides.
Leveraging
this
innovative
approach,
diverse
range
alkene
alkyne
substrates
can
be
efficiently
transformed
into
value-added
enriched
bonds.
intricacies
are
succinctly
elucidated,
offering
concise
overview
underlying
reaction
mechanisms.
It
our
aspiration
comprehensive
will
stimulate
further
progress
NiH-catalytic
techniques,
fine-tune
systems,
drive
innovation
catalyst
design,
foster
deeper
understanding
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(29)
Published: April 29, 2024
Abstract
Cyclic
sulfones
have
demonstrated
important
applications
in
drug
discovery.
However,
the
catalytic
and
enantioselective
synthesis
of
chiral
cyclic
remains
challenging.
Herein,
we
develop
nickel‐catalyzed
regiodivergent
hydroalkylation
sulfolenes
to
streamline
alkyl
sulfones.
The
method
has
broad
scope
high
functional
group
tolerance.
regioselectivity
can
be
controlled
by
ligands
only.
A
neutral
PYROX
ligand
favors
C3‐alkylation
whereas
an
anionic
BOX
C2‐alkylation.
This
control
is
kinetic
origin
as
C2‐bound
Ni
intermediates
are
always
thermodynamically
more
stable.
Reactivity
study
a
wide
range
relevant
reveal
I
/Ni
III
cycle
with
II
−H
species
resting
state.
regio‐
enantio‐determining
step
insertion
this
into
2‐sulfolene.
work
provides
efficient
for
class
organic
compounds
enhances
mechanistic
understanding
Ni‐catalyzed
stereoselective
hydroalkylation.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 29, 2025
The
synthesis
of
chiral
azaarenes
is
great
importance
for
pharmaceutical
development.
A
direct
and
versatile
approach
to
obtaining
such
compounds
the
functionalization
imine-containing
2-vinylazaarenes.
We
have
developed
a
N,N'-dioxide/Mg(II)
Lewis
acid
catalytic
system
control
nucleophilic
β-cyclic
or
acyclic
ketone
amides/esters
overcome
strong
background
reaction,
enabling
highly
efficient
enantioselective
hydroalkylation
2-vinylazaarenes
via
conjugate
addition.
As
result,
library
bearing
an
all-carbon
quaternary
stereocenter
can
be
obtained
in
high
yields
with
good
excellent
ee
values.
DFT
calculations
indicate
assistances
hydrogen
transfer,
CH-π
interaction
between
substrate
ligand's
amide
group
differentiation.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 16, 2025
Heteroaromatic
alkylations
are
indispensable
reactions
for
synthesizing
biologically
active
molecules.
The
anti-Markovnikov
hydroarylation
of
olefins
using
heteroaryl
halides
furnishes
the
product
as
a
single
regioisomer;
however,
catalytic
variants
ineffective
at
controlling
stereochemical
outcome
these
reactions.
Here,
we
report
synergistic
photoenzymatic
flavin-dependent
"ene"-reductases
with
ruthenium
photoredox
catalysts.
Enzyme
homologues
were
identified,
which
provide
access
to
both
enantiomers
in
greater
than
80%
yield
up
99:1
er.
This
method
is
effective
styrenyl-
and
unactivated
alkenes,
highlighting
generality
this
approach.
highest
yielding
system
involves
carboxylated
photocatalyst
increased
affinity
enzyme.
work
expands
types
radical
intermediates
that
enzymes
can
use
stereoselective
intermolecular
coupling
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(16)
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Abstract
Complementary
to
the
design
of
a
single
structurally
complex
chiral
ligand
promote
each
step
in
transition‐metal
catalysis,
multiligand
relay
catalysis
through
dynamic
exchange
with
catalytic
cycle
promoted
by
its
best
provides
an
attractive
approach
enhance
whole
reaction
reactivity
and
selectivity.
Herein,
regio‐
enantioselective
NiH‐catalyzed
migratory
hydroarylation
process
simple
combination
chain‐walking
asymmetric
arylation
ligand,
producing
high‐value
α
‐(hetero)aryl‐substituted
amines
their
derivatives
under
mild
conditions,
is
reported.
The
potential
synthetic
applications
this
transformation
are
demonstrated
concise
synthesis
(
S
)‐nicotine
CDK8
inhibitor.