Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
140(5), P. 1612 - 1616
Published: Jan. 30, 2018
We
demonstrate
the
application
of
ligand-to-metal
charge
transfer
(LMCT)
excitation
to
direct
catalytic
generation
energetically
challenging
alkoxy
radicals
from
alcohols
through
a
coordination-LMCT-homolysis
process
with
an
abundant
and
inexpensive
cerium
salt
as
catalyst.
This
manifold
provides
simple
efficient
way
utilize
characteristic
reactivity
selectivity
transient
for
δ-selective
C-H
bond
functionalization.
Under
mild
redox-neutral
conditions
without
need
prefunctionalization,
this
method
versatile
platform
access
molecular
complexity
alcohols.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
122(2), P. 1485 - 1542
Published: Nov. 18, 2021
The
merger
of
photoredox
catalysis
with
transition
metal
catalysis,
termed
metallaphotoredox
has
become
a
mainstay
in
synthetic
methodology
over
the
past
decade.
Metallaphotoredox
combined
unparalleled
capacity
for
bond
formation
broad
utility
photoinduced
electron-
and
energy-transfer
processes.
Photocatalytic
substrate
activation
allowed
engagement
simple
starting
materials
metal-mediated
bond-forming
Moreover,
electron
or
energy
transfer
directly
key
organometallic
intermediates
provided
novel
modes
entirely
complementary
to
traditional
catalytic
platforms.
This
Review
details
contextualizes
advancements
molecule
construction
brought
forth
by
metallaphotocatalysis.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
50(14), P. 7941 - 8002
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Electrochemistry
has
recently
gained
increased
attention
as
a
versatile
strategy
for
achieving
challenging
transformations
at
the
forefront
of
synthetic
organic
chemistry.
Electrochemistry's
unique
ability
to
generate
highly
reactive
radical
and
ion
intermediates
in
controlled
fashion
under
mild
conditions
inspired
development
number
new
electrochemical
methodologies
preparation
valuable
chemical
motifs.
Particularly,
recent
developments
electrosynthesis
have
featured
an
use
redox-active
electrocatalysts
further
enhance
control
over
selective
formation
downstream
reactivity
these
intermediates.
Furthermore,
electrocatalytic
mediators
enable
proceed
manner
that
is
mechanistically
distinct
from
purely
methods,
allowing
subversion
kinetic
thermodynamic
obstacles
encountered
conventional
synthesis.
This
review
highlights
key
innovations
within
past
decade
area
electrocatalysis,
with
emphasis
on
mechanisms
catalyst
design
principles
underpinning
advancements.
A
host
oxidative
reductive
are
discussed
grouped
according
classification
transformation
nature
electrocatalyst.
European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
2017(15), P. 2056 - 2071
Published: March 2, 2017
The
adoption
of
hydrogen
atom
transfer
(HAT)
in
a
photocatalytic
approach,
which
an
excited
catalyst
is
responsible
for
substrate
activation,
offers
unique
opportunities
organic
synthesis,
enabling
the
straightforward
activation
R–H
(R
=
C,
Si,
S)
bonds
desired
reagents.
Either
direct
strategy,
based
on
intrinsic
reactivity
limited
number
photocatalysts
state,
or
indirect
one,
cycle
used
generation
thermal
abstractor,
can
be
exploited.
This
microreview
summarizes
most
recent
advances
(mainly
from
last
two
years)
this
rapidly
developing
area
research,
collecting
selected
examples
according
to
nature
species
promoting
HAT
process.
From
synthetic
point
view,
has
led
development
plethora
strategies
C–C,
C–Si,
C–N,
C–S,
and
C–halogen
(particularly,
fluorine)
bond
formation,
as
well
oxidation
reactions.
Science,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
361(6403), P. 668 - 672
Published: July 26, 2018
With
the
recent
soaring
production
of
natural
gas,
use
methane
and
other
light
hydrocarbon
feedstocks
as
starting
materials
in
synthetic
transformations
is
becoming
increasingly
economically
attractive,
although
it
remains
chemically
challenging.
We
report
development
photocatalytic
C-H
amination,
alkylation,
arylation
methane,
ethane,
higher
alkanes
under
visible
irradiation
at
ambient
temperature.
High
catalytic
efficiency
(turnover
numbers
up
to
2900
for
9700
ethane)
selectivity
were
achieved
using
abundant,
inexpensive
cerium
salts
photocatalysts.
Ligand-to-metal
charge
transfer
excitation
generated
alkoxy
radicals
from
simple
alcohols
that
turn
acted
hydrogen
atom
catalysts.
The
mixed-phase
gas/liquid
reaction
was
adapted
continuous
flow,
enabling
efficient
gaseous
scalable
transformations.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
57(1), P. 62 - 101
Published: Dec. 5, 2017
Abstract
The
functionalization
of
C(sp
3
)−H
bonds
streamlines
chemical
synthesis
by
allowing
the
use
simple
molecules
and
providing
novel
synthetic
disconnections.
Intensive
recent
efforts
in
development
new
reactions
based
on
C−H
have
led
to
its
wider
adoption
across
a
range
research
areas.
This
Review
discusses
strengths
weaknesses
three
main
approaches:
transition‐metal‐catalyzed
activation,
1,
n
‐hydrogen
atom
transfer,
carbene/nitrene
for
directed
unactivated
bonds.
For
each
strategy,
scope,
reactivity
different
bonds,
position
reacting
relative
directing
group,
stereochemical
outcomes
are
illustrated
with
examples
literature.
aim
this
is
provide
guidance
inspire
future
area.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
7(4), P. 2563 - 2575
Published: March 14, 2017
Photoredox
catalysis
has
experienced
a
revitalized
interest
from
the
synthesis
community
during
past
decade.
For
example,
photoredox/Ni
dual
protocols
have
been
developed
to
overcome
several
inherent
limitations
of
palladium-catalyzed
cross-couplings
by
invoking
single-electron
transmetalation
pathway.
This
Perspective
highlights
advances
made
our
laboratory
since
inception
cross-coupling
benzyltrifluoroborates
with
aryl
bromides.
In
addition
broadening
scope
trifluoroborate
coupling
partners,
research
using
readily
oxidized
hypervalent
silicates
as
radical
precursors
that
demonstrate
functional
group
compatibility
is
highlighted.
The
pursuit
electrophilic
partners
beyond
(hetero)aryl
bromides
also
led
incorporation
new
classes
C(sp2)-hybridized
substrates
into
light-mediated
cross-coupling.
Advances
expand
toolbox
utilizing
feedstock
chemicals
(e.g.,
aldehydes)
access
radicals
were
previously
inaccessible
trifluoroborates
and
are
emphasized.
Additionally,
organic
photocatalysts
investigated
replacements
for
their
expensive
iridium-
ruthenium-based
counterparts.
Lastly,
net
C–H
functionalization
partner
in
an
effort
improve
atom
economy
presented.
An
underlying
theme
all
these
studies
value
generating
catalytic
manner,
rather
than
stoichiometrically.
Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
50(08), P. 1569 - 1586
Published: Feb. 12, 2018
The
selective
functionalization
of
remote
C–H
bonds
via
intramolecular
hydrogen
atom
transfer
(HAT)
is
transformative
for
organic
synthesis.
This
radical-mediated
strategy
provides
access
to
novel
reactivity
that
complementary
closed-shell
pathways.
As
modern
methods
mild
generation
radicals
are
continually
developed,
inherent
selectivity
paradigms
HAT
mechanisms
offer
unparalleled
opportunities
developing
new
strategies
functionalization.
review
outlines
the
history,
recent
advances,
and
mechanistic
underpinnings
as
a
guide
addressing
ongoing
challenges
in
this
arena.
1
Introduction
2
Nitrogen-Centered
Radicals
2.1
sp3
N-Radical
Initiation
2.2
sp2
3
Oxygen-Centered
3.1
Carbonyl
Diradical
3.2
Alkoxy
Radical
3.3
Non-alkoxy
4
Carbon-Centered
4.1
C-Radical
4.2
5
Conclusion
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. 701 - 713
Published: Dec. 5, 2017
The
synergistic
control
of
the
SH2
transition
states
hydrogen
abstraction
by
polar
and
steric
effects
provides
a
promising
strategy
in
achieving
site-selective
C(sp3)–H
functionalization
under
decatungstate
anion
photocatalysis.
By
using
this
photocatalytic
approach,
C–H
bonds
alkanes,
alcohols,
ethers,
ketones,
amides,
esters,
nitriles,
pyridylalkanes
were
functionalized
site-selectively.
In
remarkable
case
2,4-disubstituted
cyclohexanone
bearing
five
methyl,
methylene,
three
methine
bonds,
one
bond
isoamyl
tether
was
selectively
functionalized.