Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(38)
Published: July 30, 2022
Abstract
Herein,
an
efficient
and
facile
approach
to
valuable
β‐hydroxy
acid
derivatives
from
readily
available
aryl
epoxides
CO
2
with
high
chemo‐
regioselectivity
under
mild
sustainable
electrochemical
conditions
is
described.
This
showed
broad
substrate
scope
good
functional‐group
compatibility.
In
addition
epoxides,
four‐
six‐membered
cyclic
ethers
could
all
be
tolerated
in
the
reaction
provide
synthetically
useful
hydroxy
acids
efficiency.
Further
late‐stage
carboxylation
of
complex
molecules
drug
demonstrated
its
potential
application
pharmaceutical
industry.
Mechanistic
studies
disclosed
possible
pathways.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
58(14), P. 4592 - 4595
Published: Jan. 16, 2019
A
photoelectrochemical
method
for
the
C-H
alkylation
of
heteroarenes
with
organotrifluoroborates
has
been
developed.
The
merger
electrocatalysis
and
photoredox
catalysis
provides
a
chemical
oxidant-free
approach
generation
functionalization
alkyl
radicals
from
organotrifluoroborates.
variety
were
functionalized
using
primary,
secondary,
tertiary
alkyltrifluoroborates
excellent
regio-
chemoselectivity.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
140(25), P. 7913 - 7921
Published: May 29, 2018
Electrochemical
oxidative
C–H/N–H
activations
have
been
accomplished
with
a
versatile
cobalt
catalyst
in
terms
of
[4
+
2]
annulations
internal
alkynes.
The
electro-oxidative
C–H
activation
manifold
proved
viable
an
undivided
cell
setup
under
exceedingly
mild
reaction
conditions
at
room
temperature
using
earth-abundant
catalysts.
electrochemical
catalysis
prevents
the
use
transition
metal
oxidants
catalysis,
generating
H2
as
sole
byproduct.
Detailed
mechanistic
studies
provided
strong
support
for
facile
cobaltation
by
initially
formed
cobalt(III)
catalyst.
subsequent
alkyne
migratory
insertion
was
interrogated
mass
spectrometry
and
DFT
calculations,
providing
formation
key
seven-membered
cobalta(III)
cycle
regioselective
fashion.
Key
to
success
unprecedented
alkynes
represented
N-2-pyridylhydrazides,
which
we
developed
traceless
electrocleavage
strategy
electroreductive
samarium
temperature.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
53(1), P. 105 - 120
Published: Dec. 24, 2019
ConspectusStereodefined
aliphatic
heterocycles
are
one
of
the
fundamental
structural
motifs
observed
in
natural
products
and
biologically
active
compounds.
Various
strategies
for
synthesis
these
building
blocks
based
on
transition
metal
catalysis,
organocatalysis,
noncatalytic
conditions
have
been
developed.
Although
electrosynthesis
has
also
utilized
functionalization
heterocycles,
stereoselective
transformations
under
electrochemical
still
a
challenging
field
electroorganic
chemistry.This
Account
consists
four
main
topics
related
to
our
recent
efforts
diastereo-
and/or
enantioselective
especially
N-heterocycles,
using
anodic
oxidations
as
key
steps.
The
first
topic
is
development
synthetic
methods
multisubstituted
piperidines
pyrrolidines
from
anodically
prepared
α-methoxy
cyclic
amines.
Our
were
primarily
N-acyliminium
ion
chemistry,
diastereoselective
methoxylation,
arylation,
deallylative
methoxylation.
Furthermore,
we
found
unique
property
N-cyano
protecting
group
that
enabled
α-methoxylation
α-substituted
second
investigation
memory
chirality
decarboxylative
We
methoxylation
oxazolidine
thiazolidine
derivatives
with
appropriate
N-protecting
occurred
stereospecific
manner
even
though
reaction
proceeded
through
an
sp2
planar
carbon
center.
findings
demonstrated
example
chemistry.
third
chiral
azabicyclo-N-oxyls
their
application
organocatalysis
oxidative
kinetic
resolution
secondary
alcohols.
final
utilizing
generated
halogen
cations.
investigated
amino
alcohol
bromo
developed
intramolecular
C–C
bond
formation
keto
amides,
bromoiminolactonization
α-allyl
malonamides,
ring
expansion
allyl
It
noteworthy
most
reactions
performed
undivided
cells
constant-current
conditions,
which
avoided
complicated
setup
was
beneficial
large-scale
reaction.
In
addition,
some
challenges
hope
research
will
contribute
further
construction
valuable
heterocyclic
compounds
approach.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
58(15), P. 5033 - 5037
Published: Feb. 8, 2019
Transition-metal-catalyzed
coupling
reactions
are
useful
tools
for
synthesizing
aryl
sulfur
compounds.
However,
conventional
transition-metal-catalyzed
thiolation
of
bromides
and
chlorides
typically
requires
the
use
strong
base
under
elevated
reaction
temperature.
Herein,
we
report
first
examples
nickel-catalyzed
electrochemical
in
absence
an
external
at
room
temperature
using
undivided
cells.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
26(15), P. 3241 - 3246
Published: Dec. 25, 2019
Electrophotochemistry
has
enabled
arene
C-H
trifluoromethylation
with
the
Langlois
reagent
CF3
SO2
Na
under
mild
reaction
conditions.
The
merger
of
electrosynthesis
and
photoredox
catalysis
provided
a
chemical
oxidant-free
approach
for
generation
radical.
electrophotochemistry
was
carried
out
in
an
operationally
simple
manner,
setting
stage
challenging
trifluoromethylations
unactivated
arenes
heteroarenes.
robust
nature
electrophotochemical
manifold
reflected
by
wide
scope,
including
electron-rich
electron-deficient
benzenes,
as
well
naturally
occurring
Electrophotochemical
further
achieved
flow
modular
electro-flow-cell
equipped
in-operando
monitoring
unit
on-line
flow-NMR
spectroscopy,
providing
support
single
electron
transfer
processes.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(6), P. 2313 - 2382
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Visible-light
photoredox
catalysis
has
been
regarded
as
an
extremely
powerful
tool
in
organic
chemistry,
bringing
the
spotlight
back
to
radical
processes.
The
versatility
of
photocatalyzed
reactions
already
demonstrated
be
effective
providing
alternative
routes
for
cross-coupling
well
multicomponent
reactions.
photocatalyst
allows
generation
high-energy
intermediates
through
light
irradiation
rather
than
using
highly
reactive
reagents
or
harsh
reaction
conditions.
In
a
similar
vein,
electrochemistry
experienced
fruitful
renaissance
generating
without
need
any
catalyst.
Such
milder
approaches
pose
basis
toward
higher
selectivity
and
broader
applicability.
electrochemical
reactions,
species
acts
starter
cascade
events.
This
diverse
reactivity
use
is
usually
not
covered
by
classical
methods.
Owing
availability
cheaper
more
standardized
photo-
reactors,
easily
scalable
flow-setups,
it
surprising
that
these
two
fields
have
become
areas
increased
research
interest.
Keeping
view,
this
review
aimed
at
overview
synthetic
design
MCRs
involving
and/or
activation
crucial
step
with
particular
focus
on
choice
difunctionalized
reagent.
Green Synthesis and Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
2(2), P. 165 - 178
Published: March 29, 2021
There
is
a
resurgence
of
interests
in
organic
electrochemistry,
which
generally
accepted
as
green
synthetic
tool.
In
this
context,
many
electrochemical
methods
have
been
developed
the
past
decade
to
access
various
nitrogen-centered
radicals
(NCRs)
from
readily
available
precursors
controlled
fashion,
enabling
rapid
development
NCR-mediated
new
reactions
for
construction
nitrogen-containing
compounds.
review,
recent
advances
chemistry
electrochemically
generated
NCRs
are
critically
highlighted,
based
on
strategies
their
formation
and
types
NCRs.
Focus
put
mechanism
generation
different
applications.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2020
Abstract
The
discovery
of
modern
medicine
relies
on
the
sustainable
development
synthetic
methodologies
to
meet
needs
associated
with
drug
molecular
design.
Heterocycles
containing
difluoromethyl
groups
are
an
emerging
but
scarcely
investigated
class
organofluoro
molecules
potential
applications
in
pharmaceutical,
agricultural
and
material
science.
Herein,
we
developed
organophotocatalytic
direct
difluoromethylation
heterocycles
using
O
2
as
a
green
oxidant.
C–H
oxidative
obviates
need
for
pre-functionalization
substrates,
metals
additives.
operationally
straightforward
method
enriches
efficient
synthesis
many
difluoromethylated
moderate
excellent
yields.
pharmaceutical
moleculars
demonstrates
practicability
this
methodology
late-stage
development.
Moreover,
2′-deoxy-5-difluoromethyluridine
(F
TDR)
exhibits
promising
activity
against
some
cancer
cell
lines,
indicating
that
might
provide
assistance
discovery.
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
37(3), P. 292 - 301
Published: Feb. 6, 2019
Electroorganic
synthesis
is
an
emerging
area
of
high
impact
research
in
organic
chemistry,
which
considered
as
one
the
green
and
efficient
methods
attracts
growing
attention.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
comprehensively
recent
literature
reports
on
electrochemical
oxidative
difunctionalization
unsaturated
C—C
bonds.
The
reaction
types
described
review
included
intermolecular
cyclization,
intramolecular
alkenes/alkynes.
This
focuses
discussion
its
synthetic
generality
for
preparation
functionalized
compounds
related
mechanism.