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.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 5, 2024
Abstract
P‐stereogenic
phosphorus
compounds
are
essential
across
various
fields,
yet
their
synthesis
via
enantioselective
P−C
bond
formation
remains
both
challenging
and
underdeveloped.
We
report
the
first
copper‐catalyzed
hydrophosphorylation
of
alkynes,
facilitated
by
a
newly
designed
chiral
1,2‐diamine
ligand.
Unlike
previous
methods
that
rely
on
kinetic
resolution
with
less
than
50
%
conversion,
our
approach
employs
distinct
dynamic
asymmetric
transformation
mechanism,
achieving
complete
conversion
racemic
starting
materials.
This
reaction
is
compatible
broad
range
aromatic
aliphatic
terminal
producing
products
high
yields
(up
to
95
%),
exclusive
cis
selectivity,
exceptional
regio‐
enantioselectivity
(>20
:
1
r.r.
up
96
ee).
The
resulting
were
further
transformed
into
diverse
array
enantioenriched
scaffolds.
Preliminary
mechanistic
studies
conducted
elucidate
details.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(18)
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Abstract
A
broadly
improved
second
generation
catalytic
two‐phase
strategy
for
the
enantioselective
synthesis
of
stereogenic
at
phosphorus
(V)
compounds
is
described.
This
protocol,
consisting
a
bifunctional
iminophosphorane
(BIMP)
catalyzed
nucleophilic
desymmetrization
prochiral,
bench
stable
P(V)
precursors
and
subsequent
enantiospecific
substitution
allows
divergent
access
to
wide
range
C
‐,
N
O
‐
S
substituted
containing
from
handful
enantioenriched
intermediates.
new
ureidopeptide
BIMP
catalyst/thiaziolidinone
leaving
group
combination
allowed
far
wider
substrate
scope
increased
reaction
efficiency
practicality
over
previously
established
protocols.
The
resulting
intermediates
could
then
be
transformed
into
an
even
greater
distinct
classes
by
displacement
remaining
as
well
allowing
further
diversification
downstream.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
were
performed
pinpoint
origin
enantioselectivity
BIMP‐catalyzed
desymmetrization,
rationalize
how
superior
catalyst/leaving
leads
generality
in
our
second‐generation
system,
shed
light
onto
observed
stereochemical
retention
inversion
pathways
when
performing
late‐stage
2@P
reactions
with
Grignard
reagents.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(1), P. 121 - 128
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
The
enantioselective
synthesis
of
P(V)-stereogenic
compounds
has
emerged
as
an
interesting
research
topic
primarily
due
to
their
significant
biological
activity
and
broad
application
prospects.
Herein,
we
disclose
a
method
for
the
construction
from
prochiral
phosphinamides
aryl
iodides
via
palladium-
chiral
norbornene-catalyzed
desymmetric
annulation.
were
formed
with
scope
excellent
enantiomeric
excesses.
It
is
noteworthy
that
synthetic
value
this
procedure
was
proven
by
variety
transition
metal-catalyzed
cross-coupling
reactions
using
C–Br
bond
on
product
versatile
linchpin
electrophile.
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.