A
second
generation
catalytic
two-phase
strategy
for
the
enantioselective
synthesis
of
chiral
at
P(V)
compounds
is
described.
This
protocol,
consisting
a
bifunctional
iminophosphorane
(BIMP)
catalyzed
nucleophilic
desymmetrization
prochiral,
bench
stable
precursors
and
subsequent
enantiospecific
substitution
allows
divergent
access
to
wide
range
C-,
N-,
O-
S-
substituted
containing
from
handful
enantioenriched
precursors.
new
catalyst/leaving
group
combination
allowed
far
wider
substrate
scope
increased
reaction
efficiency
practicality
over
previously
established
protocols.
The
resulting
intermediates
could
then
be
converted
an
even
greater
distinct
classes
by
displacement
remaining
leaving
as
well
allowing
further
diversification
downstream.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
were
performed
pinpoint
origin
enantioselectivity
BIMP-catalyzed
desymmetrization,
rationalize
how
superior
leads
generality
in
our
second-generation
system,
shed
light
onto
observed
retention
inversion
pathways
when
performing
late-stage
SN2@P
reactions
with
Grignard
reagents.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 14, 2025
Transition-metal-catalyzed
asymmetric
C-P(III)
bond
formation
is
a
direct
method
for
the
construction
of
P(III)-stereogenic
centers;
however,
achieving
high
enantioselectivity
remains
challenge.
Herein,
an
unprecedented
Cu-catalyzed
dynamic
kinetic
resolution
secondary
phosphine-boranes
was
successfully
developed.
This
C-P(BH3)
coupling
reaction
provided
and
highly
enantioselective
synthesis
centers,
enabling
chiral
medium-sized
benzophosphine-boranes
(7-10-membered
cycles).
A
mechanism
involving
unusual
rapid
racemization
has
been
proposed.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Phosphorus(V)
stereocenters
that
are
fully
substituted
by
heteroatoms
play
important
roles
in
bioactive
molecules
and
organocatalysts.
Existing
methods
to
achieve
such
motifs
rely
almost
entirely
on
resolution
or
diastereocontrol,
prefunctionalized
substrates
usually
required
generate
specific
P(V)
stereocenters.
In
contrast,
related
catalytic
rare,
no
generally
applicable
method
is
described.
Here,
we
report
a
modular
strategy
access
broad
variety
of
stereogenic-at-phosphorus
skeletons,
including
ProTide
analogs,
alkoxylphosphoramidates,
phosphates,
phosphorothioates,
phosphonamidates,
through
designed
enantioselective
continuous
substitutions
simple
precursors.
The
nucleophilic
substitution
sequence
readily
determined
the
stereoconfiguration
products.
Concise
synthesis
analogs
drug
demonstrated
practical
value
protocol.
Experimental
computational
studies
unveiled
unique
π-π
stacking
effect
chalcogen
bonding
interaction
between
catalyst
substrate
as
origin
stereoselectivity.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 16, 2025
The
synthesis
of
ambiphilic
compounds,
which
possess
both
strong
nucleophilic
and
electrophilic
functional
groups,
presents
a
significant
challenge
due
to
their
propensity
self-react,
forming
oligomers
or
polymers.
We
have
successfully
achieved
the
nickel-catalyzed
asymmetric
P-stereogenic
alkenyl
secondary
phosphine
oxides
from
tailored
primary
oxide
by
leveraging
controversial
stability
reactivity.
This
method
demonstrates
remarkable
tolerance
toward
wide
range
unactivated
alkynes,
including
those
derived
natural
products
medicinally
relevant
molecules,
thus
providing
universal
synthon
for
phosphines
with
high
enantioselectivity
regioselectivity.
product
exhibits
interesting
orthogonal
reactivities
nucleophiles
electrophiles
can
be
easily
converted
variety
compounds.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(2)
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Abstract
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
and
evaluation
of
the
studies
conducted
over
past
15
years
into
copper
catalyzed
reactions
for
C(sp
2
)−C(sp
)
bond
formation
via
)−H
activation.
The
investigations
encompass
wide
array
starting
materials
substrates.
range
substrates
studied
has
been
broadened
to
C−H
activation
aryls,
heteroaryls,
alkenyl
groups.
Furthermore,
in
some
cases
only
catalytic
amounts
salts
were
required
drive
challenging
functionalization,
indicating
promising
avenue
future
research.
European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27(4)
Published: Dec. 5, 2023
Abstract
The
synthesis
of
P‐stereogenic
phosphorus
compounds
has
gained
considerable
attention
due
to
their
wide
applications
across
many
research
fields.
Among
the
available
strategies,
transition
metal‐catalyzed
asymmetric
transformation
pentavalent
phosphoryl
(H−P(O))
precursors
is
particularly
appealing.
This
approach
involves
a
direct
C−P
bond‐forming
process,
rendering
it
straightforward,
and
employs
readily
available,
bench‐stable
H−P(O)
reagents
that
are
compatible
with
various
metal
catalysts.
Recent
years
have
witnessed
significant
progress
in
this
field,
primary
focus
on
cross‐couplings
hydrophosphorylations.
Concept
article
provides
brief
summary
recent
progress,
highlights
existing
challenges,
discusses
future
directions
exciting
area.
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
366(5), P. 1064 - 1069
Published: Jan. 13, 2024
Abstract
We
report
herein
a
chiral
Cp
X
Rh(III)‐catalyzed
domino
cyclization/C
3
‐arylation
process
using
2‐alkynylanilines
and
1‐diazonaphthoquinones
as
viable
substrates,
delivering
indole‐based
derivatives
endowed
with
axial
chirality.
The
method
features
high
enantioselectivity,
broad
substrate
scope,
robust
functional
group
tolerance.
Subsequent
functionalization
of
the
synthesized
scaffolds
underlines
practicality
this
approach
in
design
indole‐derivated
axially
frameworks,
demonstrating
its
substantial
promise
synthetic
medicinal
chemistry
applications.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(41)
Published: July 9, 2024
Abstract
In
this
work,
we
describe
an
efficient
and
modular
method
for
enantiodivergent
accessing
P(V)‐stereogenic
molecules
by
utilizing
the
catalytic
atroposelective
Catellani‐type
C−H
arylation/desymmetric
intramolecular
N
‐arylation
cascade
reaction.
The
enantioselectivity
of
protocol
was
proved
to
be
tuned
polarity
solvent,
thus
providing
a
wide
range
both
chiral
enantiomers
in
moderate
good
yields
with
excellent
enantiomeric
excesses.
Noteworthy
is
that
strategy
developed
herein
represents
unprecedented
example
solvent‐dictated
inversion
compounds.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(41), P. 8662 - 8667
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
A
nickel-catalyzed
enantioselective
cross-coupling
for
the
synthesis
of
P-stereogenic
phosphinamides
has
been
developed.
The
asymmetric
alkenylation
and
arylation
racemic
H-phosphinamides
using
alkenyl
aryl
bromides
resulted
in
formation
N-phosphinyl
compounds
with
good
yields
high
enantioselectivities.
This
method
tolerates
a
variety
functional
groups,
its
applications
are
explored
through
scale-up
reactions
product
transformations.