Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Abstract
Most
of
the
reported
work
focus
on
development
O
‐,
N
C
‐
and
S
‐glycosylation
methods.
However,
no
study
explores
P(III)‐glycosylation
reaction.
Herein
we
describe
a
convenient
protocol
to
realize
process.
A
simple
β
‐phosphino
ester
is
adopted
as
P(III)‐transfer
reagent
for
this
new
type
glycosylation
via
nucleophilic
substitution
release
strategy.
Diverse
phosphine
units
are
introduced
anomeric
center
various
sugars
efficiently
with
excellent
stereoselectivity.
The
value
method
showcased
by
prepared
P(III)‐sugars
novel
linkers
in
bioactive
molecule
conjugation,
chiral
ligands
metal‐catalyzed
asymmetric
allylic
substitutions
organocatalysts.
Preliminary
mechanistic
studies
corroborated
designed
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Herein,
we
describe
a
hexavalent
tellurium-based
chalcogen
bonding
catalysis
platform
capable
of
addressing
reactivity
and
selectivity
issues.
This
research
demonstrates
that
tellurium
salts
can
serve
as
class
highly
active
catalysts
for
the
first
time.
The
centers
in
these
have
only
one
exposed
interaction
site,
thus
providing
favorable
condition
controlling
reaction
selectivity.
advantages
were
demonstrated
by
their
remarkable
catalytic
activity
cyanidation
difluorocyclopropenes
through
C-F
bond
activation,
which
otherwise
low
reactive
under
strong
Lewis
acids
or
inaccessible
representative
divalent/tetravalent
donors.
catalyst
was
further
highlighted
its
capability
to
address
previously
unresolved
problem
associated
with
acid
approach,
upon
using
some
less
silyl
enol
ethers
nucleophiles
functionalization
difluorocyclopropenes.
generality
this
versatile
application
different
systems.
differentiate
two
similar
free
OH
groups
glycosyl
acceptors
achieve
excellent
regio-
stereoselectivity
synthesis
disaccharides,
tetravalent
gave
Mechanistic
investigation
suggests
catalyst-glycosyl
donor-acceptor
ternary
supramolecular
complex
is
operative.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(29)
Published: April 30, 2024
Abstract
The
utility
of
unconventional
noncovalent
interactions
(NCIs)
such
as
chalcogen
bonding
has
lately
emerged
a
robust
platform
to
access
synthetically
difficult
glycosides
stereoselectively.
Herein,
we
disclose
the
versatility
phosphonochalcogenide
(PCH)
catalyst
facilitate
into
challenging,
but
biologically
interesting
7‐membered
ring
α,α’‐
C
‐disubstituted
oxepane
core
through
an
α‐selective
strain‐release
‐glycosylation.
Methodically,
this
strategy
represents
switch
from
more
common
entropically
less
desired
macrocyclizations
thermodynamically
favored
ring‐expansion
approach.
In
light
general
lack
stereoselective
methods
‐septanosides,
remarkable
palette
silyl‐based
nucleophiles
can
be
reliably
employed
in
our
method.
This
include
broad
variety
useful
synthons,
easily
available
silyl‐allyl,
silyl‐enol
ether,
silyl‐ketene
acetal,
vinylogous
silyl‐alkyne
and
silylazide
reagents.
Mechanistic
investigations
suggest
that
mechanistic
shift
towards
intramolecular
aglycone
transposition
involving
pentacoordinate
silicon
intermediate
is
likely
responsible
steering
stereoselectivity.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(43)
Published: May 24, 2024
The
ability
of
triaryltelluronium
salts
to
interact
with
N-halosuccinimides
(NXS)
through
chalcogen
bonding
(ChB)
in
the
solid
state
and
solution
is
demonstrated
herein.
Cocrystals
bearing
two
CF
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
Comprehensive
Summary
Cross‐coupling
reactions
between
aryl
halides
and
thiolates
or
selenolates
typically
require
transition
metals,
photocatalysts,
strong
bases,
or/and
malodorous
thiols/selenols,
with
various
mechanisms
proposed.
This
study
aims
to
leverage
a
new
application
of
neutral
ChB
address
these
challenges
enable
very
simple
photoinduced
cross‐electrophile
C—S/Se
coupling
using
readily
available
chalcogen
electrophiles.
Mechanistic
investigations
have
revealed
the
important
role
in
facilitating
single
electron
transfer
processes,
thereby
enabling
generation
thiolates/selenolates
from
stable
electrophiles
α
‐aminoalkyl
radicals,
which
possess
capability
abstract
halogen
atoms
iodides.
Moreover,
provided
support
for
radical
nucleophilic
substitution
mechanism.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(29)
Published: April 30, 2024
Abstract
The
utility
of
unconventional
noncovalent
interactions
(NCIs)
such
as
chalcogen
bonding
has
lately
emerged
a
robust
platform
to
access
synthetically
difficult
glycosides
stereoselectively.
Herein,
we
disclose
the
versatility
phosphonochalcogenide
(PCH)
catalyst
facilitate
into
challenging,
but
biologically
interesting
7‐membered
ring
α,α’‐
C
‐disubstituted
oxepane
core
through
an
α‐selective
strain‐release
‐glycosylation.
Methodically,
this
strategy
represents
switch
from
more
common
entropically
less
desired
macrocyclizations
thermodynamically
favored
ring‐expansion
approach.
In
light
general
lack
stereoselective
methods
‐septanosides,
remarkable
palette
silyl‐based
nucleophiles
can
be
reliably
employed
in
our
method.
This
include
broad
variety
useful
synthons,
easily
available
silyl‐allyl,
silyl‐enol
ether,
silyl‐ketene
acetal,
vinylogous
silyl‐alkyne
and
silylazide
reagents.
Mechanistic
investigations
suggest
that
mechanistic
shift
towards
intramolecular
aglycone
transposition
involving
pentacoordinate
silicon
intermediate
is
likely
responsible
steering
stereoselectivity.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(41)
Published: July 3, 2024
The
alkylation
of
nucleophiles
is
among
the
most
fundamental
and
well-developed
transformations
in
chemistry.
However,
to
achieve
selective
complex
substrates
remains
a
nontrivial
task.
We
report
herein
general
method
without
using
strong
acids,
bases,
or
metals.
In
this
method,
readily
available
phosphinites/phosphites,
combination
with
ethyl
acrylate,
function
as
effective
alkylating
agents.
Various
nucleophilic
groups,
including
alcohols,
phenols,
carboxylic
imides,
thiols
can
be
alkylated.
This
applied
late-stage
natural
products
pharmaceutical
agents,
achieving
chemo-
site-selective
modification
substrates.
Experimental
studies
indicate
relative
reactivity
nucleophile
depends
on
its
acidity
steric
environment.
Mechanistic
suggest
reaction
pathway
resembles
that
Arbuzov-Michalis
reaction.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(41)
Published: July 3, 2024
Abstract
The
alkylation
of
nucleophiles
is
among
the
most
fundamental
and
well‐developed
transformations
in
chemistry.
However,
to
achieve
selective
complex
substrates
remains
a
nontrivial
task.
We
report
herein
general
method
without
using
strong
acids,
bases,
or
metals.
In
this
method,
readily
available
phosphinites/phosphites,
combination
with
ethyl
acrylate,
function
as
effective
alkylating
agents.
Various
nucleophilic
groups,
including
alcohols,
phenols,
carboxylic
imides,
thiols
can
be
alkylated.
This
applied
late‐stage
natural
products
pharmaceutical
agents,
achieving
chemo‐
site‐selective
modification
substrates.
Experimental
studies
indicate
relative
reactivity
nucleophile
depends
on
its
acidity
steric
environment.
Mechanistic
suggest
reaction
pathway
resembles
that
Arbuzov‐Michalis
reaction.