Nature Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(11), P. 1232 - 1242
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
Abstract
Replacing
planar
aromatic
rings
in
drug
molecules
with
C(
sp
3
)-rich
isosteric
mimetics,
such
as
bicyclo[
n
.1.1]alkanes,
can
significantly
alter
their
physicochemical
and
pharmacokinetic
properties,
often
leading
to
higher
clinical
success
rates.
However,
unlike
a
benzene
ring,
the
structurally
rigid
mimetics
of
heteroaromatic
are
rare.
Heterobicyclo[
.1.1]alkanes
promising
this
regard,
but
lack
modular
synthetic
methods
has
currently
hindered
exploration.
We
envisioned
that
strategic
selective
insertion
different
heteroatomic
units
bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
could
offer
highly
platform
access
diverse
heterobicyclo[
.1.1]alkanes.
Herein
we
report
photoredox-catalysed
regioselective
chemoselective
amidyl
radicals
bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes,
providing
direct
2-oxa-4-azabicyclo[3.1.1]hept-3-enes.
The
exit
vector
analysis
shows
geometric
resemblance
these
heterobicyclic
motifs
pyridine
pyrimidine
derivatives,
suggesting
potential
medicinally
important
heterocycles.
Additionally,
various
downstream
transformations
demonstrate
utility
versatile
building
blocks
chemistry.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(29), P. 19621 - 19628
Published: May 13, 2024
For
nearly
60
years,
significant
research
efforts
have
been
focused
on
developing
strategies
for
the
cycloaddition
of
bicyclobutanes
(BCBs).
However,
higher-order
and
catalytic
asymmetric
BCBs
long-standing
formidable
challenges.
Here,
we
report
Pd-catalyzed
ligand-controlled,
tunable
cycloadditions
divergent
synthesis
bridged
bicyclic
frameworks.
The
dppb
ligand
facilitates
formal
(5+3)
vinyl
oxiranes,
yielding
valuable
eight-membered
ethers
with
scaffolds
in
100%
regioselectivity.
Cy-DPEphos
promotes
selective
hetero-[2σ+2σ]
to
access
pharmacologically
important
2-oxabicyclo[3.1.1]heptane
(O-BCHeps).
Furthermore,
corresponding
O-BCHeps
94–99%
ee
has
achieved
using
chiral
(S)-DTBM-Segphos,
representing
first
cross-dimerization
two
strained
rings.
obtained
are
promising
bioisosteres
ortho-substituted
benzenes.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(21)
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
Synthesis
of
bicyclic
scaffolds
has
emerged
as
an
important
research
topic
in
modern
drug
development
because
they
can
serve
saturated
bioisosters
to
enhance
the
physicochemical
properties
and
metabolic
profiles
candidates.
Here
we
report
a
remarkably
simple
silver‐enabled
strategy
access
polysubstituted
3‐azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptanes
single
operation
from
readily
accessible
bicyclobutanes
(BCBs)
isocyanides.
The
process
is
proposed
involve
formal
(3+3)/(3+2)/retro‐(3+2)
cycloaddition
sequence.
This
novel
protocol
allows
for
rapid
generation
molecular
complexity
starting
materials,
products
be
easily
derivatized,
further
enriching
BCB
chemistry
growing
set
valuable
sp
3
‐rich
building
blocks.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(8), P. 5232 - 5241
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
In
pursuit
of
potent
pharmaceutical
candidates
and
to
further
improve
their
chemical
traits,
small
ring
systems
can
serve
as
a
potential
starting
point.
Small
units
have
the
additional
merit
loaded
strain
at
core,
making
them
suitable
reactants
they
capitalize
on
this
intrinsic
driving
force.
With
introduction
cyclobutenone
strained
precursor
ketene,
photocycloaddition
with
another
unit,
bicyclo[1.1.0]butane
(BCB),
enables
reactivity
both
π-units
in
transient
ketene.
This
double
strain-release
driven
[2π+2σ]-photocycloaddition
promotes
synthesis
diverse
heterobicyclo[2.1.1]hexane
units,
pharmaceutically
relevant
bioisostere.
The
effective
under
catalyst-free
conditions
high
functional
group
tolerance
defines
its
synthetic
utility.
Experimental
mechanistic
studies
density
theory
(DFT)
calculations
suggest
that
takes
place
via
triplet
mechanism.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(27), P. 18565 - 18575
Published: June 27, 2024
Bridged
bicyclic
scaffolds
are
emerging
bioisosteres
of
planar
aromatic
rings
under
the
concept
"escape
from
flatland".
However,
adopting
this
into
exploration
pyridines
remains
elusive
due
to
challenge
incorporating
a
N
atom
such
bridged
structures.
Herein,
we
report
practical
routes
for
divergent
synthesis
2-
and
3-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptenes
(aza-BCHepes)
as
potential
readily
accessible
vinyl
azides
bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
(BCBs)
via
two
distinct
catalytic
annulations.
The
reactivity
tailored
with
BCBs
is
key
achieving
transformations.
Ti
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(29)
Published: May 11, 2024
Abstract
The
exploration
of
the
complex
chemical
diversity
bicyclo[n.1.1]alkanes
and
their
use
as
benzene
bioisosteres
has
garnered
significant
attention
over
past
two
decades.
Regiodivergent
syntheses
thiabicyclo[4.1.1]octanes
(S‐BCOs)
highly
substituted
bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes
(BCHs)
using
a
Lewis
acid‐catalyzed
formal
cycloaddition
bicyclobutanes
(BCBs)
3‐benzylideneindoline‐2‐thione
derivatives
have
been
established.
first
hetero‐(4+3)
BCBs,
catalyzed
by
Zn(OTf)
2
,
was
achieved
with
broad
substrate
scope
under
mild
conditions.
In
contrast,
less
electrophilic
BCB
ester
undergoes
Sc(OTf)
3
‐catalyzed
[2π+2σ]
reaction
1,1,2‐trisubstituted
alkenes,
yielding
BCHs
spirocyclic
quaternary
carbon
center.
Control
experiments
preliminary
theoretical
calculations
suggest
that
diastereoselective
product
formation
may
involve
concerted
between
zwitterionic
intermediate
E
‐1,1,2‐trisubstituted
alkenes.
Additionally,
nucleophilic
ring‐opening
mechanism.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(23), P. 16237 - 16247
Published: May 29, 2024
As
the
chemistry
that
surrounds
field
of
strained
hydrocarbons,
such
as
bicyclo[1.1.0]butane,
continues
to
expand,
it
becomes
increasingly
advantageous
develop
alternative
reactivity
modes
harness
their
unique
properties
access
new
regions
chemical
space.
Herein,
we
report
use
photoredox
catalysis
promote
single-electron
oxidation
bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes.
The
synthetic
utility
resulting
radical
cations
is
highlighted
by
ability
undergo
highly
regio-
and
diastereoselective
[2π
+
2σ]
cycloaddition
reactions.
most
notable
feature
this
transformation
breadth
alkene
classes
can
be
employed,
including
nonactivated
alkenes,
which
have
so
far
been
elusive
for
previous
strategies.
A
rigorous
mechanistic
investigation,
in
conjunction
with
DFT
computation,
was
undertaken
order
better
understand
physical
nature
bicyclo[1.1.0]butyl
thus
provides
a
platform
from
further
studies
into
applications
these
intermediates
built
upon.
Tetrahedron Chem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. 100070 - 100070
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
(BCBs)
and
[1.1.1]propellanes
(tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]pentanes,
TCPs)
are
structurally
unique
compounds
with
different
chemical
properties.
Strain-release
driven
reactions
have
emerged
as
an
atom-
step-economic
strategy
for
the
organic
synthesis.
Using
this
strategy,
a
variety
of
functional
ring
molecules
been
efficiently
synthesized,
including
various
cyclobutane
molecules,
bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes,
bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes,
others.
More
specifically,
these
strain
release-driven
include
aspects
nucleophilic
addition,
radical
electrophilic
or
transition
metal
catalysis.
This
review
will
discuss
recent
developments
in
strain-release
transformations
bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
[1.1.1]propellanes.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(19), P. 4104 - 4110
Published: May 3, 2024
Herein,
a
B(C6F5)3-catalyzed
formal
(n
+
3)
=
5
and
6)
cycloaddition
of
bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
(BCBs)
with
imidazolidines/hexahydropyrimidines
is
described.
The
reaction
provides
modular,
atom-economical,
efficient
strategy
to
two
libraries
synthetically
challenging
medium-bridged
rings,
2,5-diazabicyclo[5.1.1]nonanes
2,6-diazabicyclo[6.1.1]decanes,
in
moderate
excellent
yields.
This
also
features
simple
operation,
mild
conditions,
broad
substrate
scope.
A
scale-up
experiment
various
synthetic
transformations
products
further
highlight
the
utility.