Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(11), P. 6270 - 6279
Published: March 7, 2023
An
electrochemically
driven
nickel-catalyzed
enantioselective
reductive
cross-coupling
of
aryl
aziridines
with
alkenyl
bromides
has
been
developed,
affording
enantioenriched
β-aryl
homoallylic
amines
excellent
E-selectivity.
This
electroreductive
strategy
proceeds
in
the
absence
heterogeneous
metal
reductants
and
sacrificial
anodes
by
employing
constant
current
electrolysis
an
undivided
cell
triethylamine
as
a
terminal
reductant.
The
reaction
features
mild
conditions,
remarkable
stereocontrol,
broad
substrate
scope,
functional
group
compatibility,
which
was
illustrated
late-stage
functionalization
bioactive
molecules.
Mechanistic
studies
indicate
that
this
transformation
conforms
stereoconvergent
mechanism
aziridine
is
activated
through
nucleophilic
halide
ring-opening
process.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(15), P. 8237 - 8246
Published: June 24, 2020
Nickel-catalyzed
reductive
cross-coupling
reactions
have
emerged
as
powerful
methods
to
join
two
electrophiles.
These
proven
particularly
useful
for
the
coupling
of
sec-alkyl
electrophiles
form
stereogenic
centers;
however,
development
enantioselective
variants
remains
challenging.
In
this
Perspective,
we
summarize
progress
that
has
been
made
toward
Ni-catalyzed
reactions.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(17), P. 4287 - 4296
Published: Jan. 1, 2020
Nickel-catalyzed
three-component
alkene
difunctionalization
has
rapidly
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
forging
two
C-C
bonds
in
single
reaction.
Building
upon
the
modes
of
bond
construction
traditional
two-component
cross-coupling,
various
research
groups
have
demonstrated
versatility
nickel
enabling
catalytic
1,2-dicarbofunctionalization
using
wide
range
carbon-based
electrophiles
and
nucleophiles
fully
intermolecular
fashion.
Though
this
area
only
recently,
last
few
years
witnessed
proliferation
publications
on
topic,
underscoring
potential
strategy
to
develop
into
general
platform
that
offers
high
regio-
stereoselectivity.
This
minireview
highlights
recent
progress
alkenes
via
catalysis
discusses
lingering
challenges
within
reactivity
paradigm.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(15), P. 8542 - 8556
Published: July 2, 2020
1,2-Dicarbofunctionalization
of
alkenes
has
emerged
as
an
efficient
synthetic
strategy
for
preparing
substituted
molecules
by
coupling
readily
available
with
electrophiles
and/or
nucleophiles.
Nickel
complexes
serve
effective
catalysts
owing
to
their
tendency
undergo
facile
oxidative
addition
and
slow
β-hydride
elimination,
capability
access
both
two-electron
radical
pathways.
Two-component
alkene
functionalization
reactions
have
achieved
high
chemo-,
regio-,
stereoselectivities
tethering
one
the
partners
substrate.
Three-component
reactions,
however,
often
incorporate
directing
groups
control
selectivity.
Only
a
few
examples
directing-group-free
difunctionalizations
unactivated
been
reported.
Therefore,
great
opportunities
exist
development
three-component
difunctionalization
broad
substrate
scopes
tunable
stereoselectivities.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
53(4), P. 906 - 919
Published: April 2, 2020
ConspectusNickel
complexes
exhibit
distinct
properties
from
other
group
10
metals,
including
a
small
nuclear
radius,
high
paring
energy,
low
electronegativity,
and
redox
potentials.
These
enable
Ni
catalysts
to
accommodate
stabilize
paramagnetic
intermediates,
access
radical
pathways,
undergo
slow
β-H
elimination.
Our
research
program
investigates
how
each
of
these
fundamental
attributes
impact
the
catalytic
Ni,
in
particular
context
alkene
functionalization.Alkenes
are
versatile
functional
groups,
but
stereoselective
carbofunctionalization
reactions
alkenes
have
been
underdeveloped.
This
challenge
may
derive
difficulty
controlling
selectivity
via
traditional
two-electron
migratory
insertion
pathways.
could
lead
different
stereodetermining
steps
mechanisms,
allowing
molecular
scaffolds
that
otherwise
difficult
prepare.
For
example,
an
asymmetric
diarylation
reaction
developed
by
our
relies
upon
Ni(III)
intermediates
control
enantioselectivity
give
library
chiral
α,α,β-triarylethane
molecules
with
biological
activity.Mechanistic
studies
on
two-component
reductive
1,2-difunctionalization
shed
light
origin
cross-electrophile
selectivity,
as
C
sp2
sp3
electrophiles
independently
activated
at
Ni(I)
respectively.
Catalyst
reduction
has
identified
be
turnover-limiting
step
this
system.
A
closer
investigation
formation
using
(Xantphos)Ni(I)Ar
model
complex
reveals
initiates
concerted
halogen-abstraction
pathway.The
potentials
allowed
us
develop
reductive,
trans-selective
diene
cyclization,
wherein
classic
mechanism
operates
Ni(I)/Ni(III)
platform,
accounting
for
chemo-
stereoselectivity.
found
applications
efficient
synthesis
pharmaceutically
relevant
molecules,
such
3,4-dimethylgababutin.The
tendency
one-electron
processes
prompted
explore
dinuclear
Ni-mediated
bond
formations.
provide
insight
into
Ni–Ni
bonding
two
metal
centers
react
cooperatively
promote
C–C,
C–X,
N–N
forming
elimination.Finally,
isolation
β-agostic
Pd
X-ray
neutron
diffraction
characterization
highly
reactive
molecules.
The
parameters
serve
unambiguous
evidence
interactions
help
rationalize
slower
elimination
relative
Pd.
Overall,
elucidated
several
contexts.
Greater
mechanistic
understanding
facilitates
catalyst
design
helps
reactivity
Ni-catalyzed
functionalization
reactions.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
58(10), P. 3198 - 3202
Published: Jan. 25, 2019
Abstract
A
nickel‐catalyzed
asymmetric
diarylation
reaction
of
vinylarenes
enables
the
preparation
chiral
α,α,β‐triarylated
ethane
scaffolds,
which
exist
in
a
number
biologically
active
molecules.
The
use
reducing
conditions
with
aryl
bromides
as
coupling
partners
obviates
need
for
stoichiometric
organometallic
reagents
and
tolerates
broad
range
functional
groups.
application
an
N
‐oxyl
radical
ligand
to
nickel
catalyst
represents
novel
approach
facilitate
cross‐coupling
reactions.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
142(21), P. 9604 - 9611
Published: May 11, 2020
A
nickel-catalyzed,
enantioselective,
three-component
fluoroalkylarylation
of
unactivated
alkenes
with
aryl
halides
and
perfluoroalkyl
iodides
has
been
described.
This
cross-electrophile
coupling
protocol
utilizes
a
chiral
nickel/BiOx
system
as
well
pendant
chelating
group
to
facilitate
the
challenging
three-component,
asymmetric
difunctionalization
alkenes,
providing
direct
access
valuable
β-fluoroalkyl
arylalkanes
high
efficiency
excellent
enantioselectivity.
The
mild
conditions
allow
for
broad
substrate
scope
good
functional
toleration.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
142(31), P. 13515 - 13522
Published: June 29, 2020
Alkene
dicarbofunctionalizations
enable
the
streamlined
construction
of
aliphatic
structures
and
have
thus
been
subject
intense
research
efforts.
Despite
significant
progress,
catalytic
asymmetric
variants
remain
scarce.
Inspired
by
advantages
reductive
cross-coupling
approaches,
we
present
here
a
highly
efficient
intermolecular
Ni-catalyzed
dicarbofunctionalization
alkenes.
Two
distinct
readily
available
electrophiles,
namely,
Csp2-
Csp3-halides,
are
added
simultaneously
across
variety
olefins
(vinyl
amides,
vinyl
boranes,
phosphonates)
at
room
temperature
in
regio-
enantioselective
manner.
The
reaction,
devoid
sensitive
organometallic
reagents,
takes
advantage
an
situ
generated
chiral
alkyl
Ni(III)-intermediate
to
ensure
stereodefined
outcome
Csp3–Csp2
bond-forming
reaction.
An
(l)-(+)-isoleucine
bisoxazoline
ligand
presence
coordinating
sites
on
alkene
key
for
successful
these
"asymmetric
radical
relayed
couplings"
(ARRRCs).
Further,
multiple
transformations
amides
obtained
this
process
showcase
potential
new
methodology
straightforward
assembly
building
blocks
such
as
primary
secondary
amines
oxazolines,
highlighting
its
synthetic
utility.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
141(44), P. 17937 - 17948
Published: Oct. 7, 2019
Ni-catalyzed
cross-electrophile
coupling
reactions
have
emerged
as
appealing
methods
to
construct
organic
molecules
without
the
use
of
stoichiometric
organometallic
reagents.
The
mechanisms
are
complex:
plausible
pathways,
such
"radical
chain"
and
"sequential
reduction"
mechanisms,
dependent
on
sequence
activation
electrophiles.
A
combination
kinetic,
spectroscopic,
studies
reveals
that
a
Ni-catalyzed,
reductive
1,2-dicarbofunctionalization
alkenes
proceeds
through
pathway.
reduction
Ni
by
Zn
is
turnover-limiting
step,
consistent
with
Ni(II)
intermediates
catalyst
resting-state.
only
sufficient
reduce
(phen)Ni(II)
Ni(I)
species.
As
result,
commonly
proposed
Ni(0)
absent
under
these
conditions.
(Phen)Ni(I)–Br
selectively
activates
aryl
bromides
via
two-electron
oxidation
addition,
whereas
alkyl
activated
(phen)Ni(I)–Ar
single-electron
afford
radicals.
These
findings
could
provide
insight
into
achieving
selectivity
between
different
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
141(35), P. 13812 - 13821
Published: Aug. 21, 2019
Olefins
devoid
of
directing
or
activating
groups
have
been
dicarbofunctionalized
here
with
two
electrophilic
carbon
sources
under
reductive
conditions.
Simultaneous
formation
one
C(sp3)–C(sp3)
and
C(sp3)–C(sp2)
bond
across
a
variety
unbiased
π-systems
proceeds
exquisite
selectivity
by
the
combination
Ni
catalyst
TDAE
as
sacrificial
reductant.
Control
experiments
computational
studies
revealed
feasibility
radical-based
mechanism
involving,
formally,
interconnected
Ni(I)/Ni(III)
processes
demonstrated
different
ability
Ni(I)
species
(Ni(I)I
vs
PhNi(I))
to
reduce
C(sp3)–I
bond.
The
role
reductant
was
also
investigated
in
depth,
suggesting
that
one-electron
reduction
Ni(II)
is
thermodynamically
favored.
Further,
preferential
activation
alkyl
aryl
halides
ArNi(I)
complexes
well
high
affinity
ArNi(II)
for
secondary
over
tertiary
C-centered
radicals
explains
lack
undesired
homo-
direct
coupling
products
(Ar–Ar,
Ar–Alk)
these
transformations.