Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
64(1), P. 682 - 691
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
The
nonheme
iron(II)
complexes
containing
a
fluoride
anion,
FeII(BNPAPh2O)(F)
(1)
and
[FeII(BNPAPh2OH)(F)(THF)](BF4)
(2),
were
synthesized
structurally
characterized.
Addition
of
dioxygen
to
either
1
or
2
led
the
formation
fluoride-bridged,
dinuclear
iron(III)
complex
[Fe2III(BNPAPh2O)2(F)2(μ-F)]+
(4),
which
was
characterized
by
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction,
1H
NMR,
elemental
analysis.
An
iron(II)(iodide)
complex,
FeII(BNPAPh2O)(I)
(3),
prepared
reacted
with
O2
give
mononuclear
cis-FeIII(BNPAPh2O)(OH)(I)
(5).
excess
5
oxo-bridged,
[Fe2III(BNPAPh2O)2(F)2(μ-O)]
(6),
while
iron(III)(fluoride)
cis-FeIII(BNPAPh2O)(F)(Cl)
(7)
from
addition
F–
FeIII(BNPAPh2O)Cl2.
4
6
unreactive
fluorine
radical
transfer,
but
7
reacts
substrate
(p-MeO-C6H4)3C•
transfer
products
FeII(BNPAPh2O)(Cl)
(p-OMe-C6H4)3CF.
These
results
show
that
FeIII(F)
is
capable
mediating
even
in
presence
second
coordination
sphere
hydrogen
bonds
ligand.
findings
are
placed
context
what
known
about
iron
halogenases
related
synthetic
catalysts
regarding
their
ability,
lack
thereof,
mediate
reactions.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
The
unique
properties
of
fluorinated
organic
compounds
have
received
intense
interest
and
conquered
a
myriad
applications
in
the
chemical
pharmaceutical
sciences.
Today,
an
impressive
range
alkyl
fluorides
are
commercially
available,
there
many
practical
methods
to
make
them
exist.
However,
unmatched
stability
inertness
C–F
bond
largely
limited
its
synthetic
value,
which
is
very
different
from
widely
accepted
utility
chlorides,
bromides,
iodides
that
serve
everyday
as
"workhorse"
building
blocks
countless
carbon–carbon
forming
reactions.
This
study
demonstrates
high-yielding
functionalization
under
mild
conditions,
i.e.,
at
temperatures
low
−78
°C,
short
reaction
times
with
unconventional
chemoselectivity.
Cryogenic
Csp3–F
cleavage
using
fluorophilic
organoaluminum
together
fast
nucleophile
transfer
intermediate
ate
complexes
forge
bonds
unactivated
primary,
secondary,
tertiary
alike.
method,
exploits
Al–F
thermodynamic
driving
force,
highly
selective
toward
functionalization,
whereas
other
functional
groups
including
chloride,
bromide,
iodide,
aryl
halide,
alkenyl,
alkynyl,
difluoroalkyl,
trifluoromethyl,
ether,
ester,
hydroxyl,
acetal,
heteroaryl,
nitrile,
nitro,
amide
tolerated,
unexpected
reversal
long-standing
main
group
organometallic
halide
cross-coupling
reactivity
compatibility
patterns.
As
result,
strongest
single
chemistry
can
now
be
selectively
targeted
arylation,
alkylation,
alkenylation,
alkynylation
reactions
used
late-stage
complementary
currently
available
methods.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 22, 2025
Fluorine
and
nitrogen
form
a
successful
partnership
in
organic
synthesis,
medicinal
chemistry,
material
sciences.
Although
fluorine-nitrogen
chemistry
has
long
rich
history,
this
field
received
increasing
interest
made
remarkable
progress
over
the
past
two
decades,
driven
by
recent
advancements
transition
metal
organocatalysis
photochemistry.
This
review,
emphasizing
contributions
from
2015
to
2023,
aims
update
state
of
art
synthesis
applications
nitrogen-based
organofluorine
functional
molecules
chemistry.
In
dedicated
sections,
we
first
focus
on
fluorine-containing
reagents
organized
according
type
groups
attached
nitrogen,
including
N-F,
N-RF,
N-SRF,
N-ORF.
review
also
covers
nitrogen-linked
building
blocks,
catalysts,
pharmaceuticals,
agrochemicals,
underlining
these
components'
broad
applicability
growing
importance
modern
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(36), P. 14865 - 14871
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
novel
photoinduced
Co/Ni-cocatalyzed
Markovnikov
hydroarylation
of
unactivated
alkenes
with
aryl
bromides
by
using
proton
as
a
hydrogen
source
has
been
developed
for
the
first
time.
ACS Central Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(8), P. 1657 - 1666
Published: Aug. 17, 2024
The
construction
of
fluorinated
architectures
has
been
a
topic
interest
to
medicinal
chemists
due
their
unique
ability
improve
the
pharmacokinetic
properties
bioactive
compounds.
However,
stereoselective
synthesis
fluoro-organic
compounds
with
vicinal
stereogenic
centers
is
challenge.
Herein,
we
present
directing-groupfree
nickel-hydride
catalyzed
hydroalkylation
fluoroalkenes
afford
motifs
two
adjacent
chiral
in
excellent
yields
and
stereoselectivities.
Our
method
provides
expedient
access
biologically
relevant,
highly
enantioenriched
organofluorine
Furthermore,
strategy
can
be
used
for
diastereo-
enantioselective
difluorides,
which
have
recently
gained
attention
fields
organocatalysis
peptide
mimics.
Here
we
report
the
first
biocatalytic
asymmetric
synthesis
of
alkyl
fluorides
via
reduction
α-fluoroenones
and
α-fluoroenoates
using
ene
reductase
enzymes.
The
a
wide
range
(Z)
or
(E)-α-fluoroenones
was
shown
to
proceed
in
high
yield
selectivity
reductases,
with
different
alkene
geometries
leading
opposite
enantiomers
chiral
fluoroalkane.
reaction
could
also
be
successfully
extended
access
enantioenriched
α-fluoroesters
only
E-alkene
isomers
under-going
reduction,
enabling
mixtures
employed.
substrate
scope
were
rationalized
silico
substrate-enzyme
molecular
docking
studies.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(18), P. 13518 - 13529
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
A
three-component
defluorinative
haloalkylation
of
alkenes
with
trifluoromethyl
compounds
and
TBAX
(X
=
Cl,
Br)
via
dual
photoredox/copper
catalysis
is
reported.
The
mild
conditions
are
compatible
a
wide
array
activated
aromatics
bearing
diverse
substituents,
various
nonactivated
terminal
internal
alkenes,
enabling
straightforward
access
to
synthetically
valuable
γ-gem-difluoroalkyl
halides
high
efficiency.
Mechanistic
studies
indicate
that
the
[Cu]
complexes
not
only
serve
as
XAT
catalysts
but
also
facilitate
SET
reduction
groups
by
photocatalysts.
Additionally,
resulting
alkyl
halide
products
can
versatile
conversion
intermediates
for
synthesis
range
compounds.
Synlett,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(02), P. 97 - 102
Published: May 28, 2024
Abstract
While
enantioselective
hydrofluorination
methods
for
activated
alkenes
represent
a
notable
advance,
the
resultant
enantiomeric
excesses
remain
largely
moderate,
indicating
necessity
enhancements
in
precision,
efficiency,
and
scope.
We
have
recently
developed
an
innovative
nickel
hydride
catalytic
system
that
enables
regio-
C–F
bond
formation
with
unactivated
alkenes.
By
utilizing
specially
designed
Bn-BOx
ligands
improved
selectivity,
our
approach
demonstrates
exceptional
efficiency
selectivity
β,γ-alkenyl
amide
substrates.
This
breakthrough
enhances
synthesis
of
organofluorine
compounds,
marking
significant
advancement
organic
synthesis.
1
Introduction
2
Reaction
Design
Hydrofluorination
3
Regio-
Enantioselective
4
Asymmetric
Amplification
5
Conclusions
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(21), P. 15858 - 15868
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
The
catalytic
hydrofunctionalization
of
alkenes
with
nucleophiles
via
the
generation
carbocationic
intermediates
has
been
extensively
studied
as
an
efficient
strategy
for
regioselective
installation
functional
groups
on
alkene
feedstocks.
However,
since
established
methods
are
confined
to
functionalization
position
where
is
originally
located,
it
highly
desirable
develop
a
broadly
applicable
platform
that
offers
alternative
regioselectivity
otherwise
challenging
achieve
existing
protocols.
Herein,
we
report
remote
method
enabled
by
electrooxidative
palladium
hydride
catalysis.
key
success
formation
carbocation
intermediate
through
mechanistic
pathway,
which
involves
chain-walking
process
followed
anodic
oxidation
organopalladium
species.
This
allows
terminal
and
internal
broad
range
oxygen,
carbon,
nitrogen,
fluoride
nucleophiles,
including
complex
drug-like
molecules.