The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
87(1), P. 765 - 775
Published: Dec. 9, 2021
Here
we
report
a
mild
and
general
method
for
the
trifluoromethylthiolation
of
aldehydes
using
N-trifluoromethylthiosaccharin
as
CF3S
radical
source
sodium
decatungstate
(NaDT)
photocatalyst.
This
reaction
proceeds
via
hydrogen
atom
abstraction
by
photoactivated
DT
features
good
functional
groups
substrate
tolerance.
Generally,
electron-rich
demonstrate
better
reactivity
than
electron-deficient
ones
selectivity
is
observed
aldehydic
C–H
bonds
over
tertiary
benzylic
bonds.
Preliminary
mechanistic
studies
have
shown
that
free
process
involved.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
61(4)
Published: Oct. 30, 2021
The
photolysis
of
diazoalkanes
to
conduct
singlet
carbene
transfer
reactions
colored
has
recently
attracted
significant
interest
in
organic
synthesis.
Herein,
we
describe
a
photocatalytic
approach
that
allows
the
access
triplet
intermediates
via
energy
highly
efficient
gem-difluoroolefination
with
α-trifluoromethyl
styrenes.
use
tertiary
amines
proved
pivotal
unlock
this
unusual
reaction
pathway
and
prevent
undesired
cyclopropanation
pathways.
amine
further
facilitates
ultimate
abstraction
fluoride
yield
gem-difluoroolefins
(43
examples,
up
88
%
yield),
which
is
supported
by
experimental
theoretical
mechanistic
studies.
We
explored
synthesis
method
broad
substrate
scope,
ranging
from
simple
olefins
heterocyclic
towards
decoration
pharmaceutically
relevant
building
blocks.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(19), P. 11960 - 11965
Published: Sept. 13, 2021
A
cross-electrophile
coupling
between
gem-difluorinated
cyclopropanes
and
2,2-difluorovinyl
tosylate
via
dual
Ni/Pd
cooperative
catalysis
under
mild
reaction
conditions
is
presented.
Various
structurally
unique
organofluorine
compounds
bearing
both
monofluoroalkene
gem-difluoroalkene
moieties
can
be
effectively
afforded
in
good
yields
with
a
high
(Z)-selectivity.
The
synthetic
utility
of
this
protocol
has
been
successfully
demonstrated
by
the
late-stage
modification
series
complex
bioactive
molecules.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(46)
Published: Sept. 23, 2022
Abstract
The
introduction
of
fluorine‐containing
groups
into
organic
molecules
can
significantly
affect
their
physical
and
chemical
properties
has
long
been
used
as
an
effective
strategy
for
drug
discovery
development.
Consequently,
the
development
catalytic
asymmetric
methods
synthesis
heterocycles
is
highly
desirable
sought
after.
Herein,
we
describe
a
nickel‐catalyzed
defluorinative
cyclization
fluoroalkyl‐substituted
1,6‐enynes,
providing
expedient
access
to
synthetically
attractive
4‐fluorovinyl‐substituted
2‐pyrrolidones
in
good
yields
with
remarkable
high
levels
chemo‐,
regio‐,
enantioselectivities
(90–99
%
ee,>35
examples).
This
protocol
features
readily
available
starting
materials
excellent
functional
group
compatibility,
exhibits
complementary
regioselectivity.
utility
this
was
demonstrated
enantioselective
antiepileptic
Seletracetam.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(18), P. 12238 - 12268
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Organofluorine
compounds
have
attracted
extensive
attention
in
various
industrial
fields
due
to
their
unique
chemical
and
physical
properties.
Despite
increasing
demand
a
wide
range
of
scientific
fields,
the
synthesis
organofluorine
still
faces
several
problems,
such
as
difficulties
handling
fluorinating
reagents
control
chemoselectivity.
Compared
with
formation
C–F
bonds,
activation
functionalization
carbon–fluorine
bonds
is
very
important
but
challenging
topic
synthetic
chemistry.
Due
properties
nickel,
Ni-catalyzed
defluorinative
cross-couplings
been
greatly
developed
past
few
decades
powerful
strategies
for
construction
fluorinated
organic
compounds.
This
Review
summarizes
advances
cross-coupling
aryl
fluorides,
gem-difluorovinyl
trifluoromethyl
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(20)
Published: March 16, 2023
Monofluoroalkenes
are
nonhydrolyzable
mimetics
of
amides.
Previous
work
focused
on
the
synthesis
non-cyclic
monofluoroalkenes.
However,
diastereoselective
monofluorocyclohexenes
from
substrates
is
challenging.
Herein,
we
report
first
photocatalyzed
cascade
cyclization
reactions
readily
available
α,β-unsaturated
carbonyl
compounds
and
gem-difluoroalkenes
for
highly
functionalized
monofluorocyclohexenes.
The
reaction
shows
broad
substrate
scope
with
high
diastereoselectivity
(>30
examples,
up
to
86
%
yield,
>20
:
1
dr).
post-reaction
transformations
products
demonstrate
synthetic
potential
this
methodology.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 3115 - 3127
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Although
the
transition
metal-catalyzed
radical
fluorine
atom
transfer
(FAT)
strategy
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
construction
of
C–F
bonds,
to
our
knowledge,
this
approach
rarely
been
applied
formation
S–F
bonds.
Here,
we
report
that
4-methoxypyridine
1-oxide
can
serve
an
inexpensive
and
simple
yet
effective
ligand
thus
promote
transformation
copper-mediated
challengeable
FAT
sulfonyl
radicals,
paving
way
assembly
FSO2
group.
Based
on
concept,
three
Cu(I)-catalyzed
protocols
involving
site-selective
intra-
intermolecular
fluorosulfonylation
inert
C(sp3)–H
bonds
1,2-aminofluorosulfonylation
inactivated
alkenes
have
developed,
enabling
preparation
C(sp3)-rich
aliphatic
fluorides
cannot
be
easily
synthesized
by
known
methods.
These
practical
operationally
methods
result
in
high
functional
group
tolerance
under
mild
conditions
modification
bioactive
derivatives
highly
valued
molecules.
Detailed
mechanistic
studies
indicate
unique
role
facilitating
such
rare
FATs
via
outer-sphere
pathway.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(22)
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
The
use
of
gem
‐difluorinated
cyclopropanes
(
‐DFCPs)
as
fluoroallyl
surrogates
under
transition‐metal
catalysis
has
drawn
considerable
attention
recently
but
such
reactions
are
restricted
to
producing
achiral
or
racemic
mono‐fluoroalkenes.
Herein,
we
report
the
first
enantioselective
allylation
indoles
rhodium
with
‐DFCPs.
This
reaction
shows
exceptional
branched
regioselectivity
towards
‐DFCPs,
which
provides
an
efficient
route
enantioenriched
fluoroallylated
wide
substrate
scope
and
good
functional
group
tolerance.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(51), P. 26616 - 26621
Published: Oct. 2, 2021
Disclosed
herein
is
the
first
carbene-organocatalyzed
asymmetric
addition
of
phosphine
nucleophiles
to
in
situ
generated
α,β-unsaturated
acyl
azolium
intermediates.
Our
reaction
enantioselectively
constructs
carbon-phosphine
bonds
and
prepares
chiral
phosphines
with
high
optical
purities.
The
products
are
suitable
for
transforming
ligands
or
catalysts
applications
catalysis.
diarylalkyl
trialkyl
from
our
catalytic
reactions,
air-sensitive
reactive
nature,
can
be
trapped
(and
stored)
their
sulfur-oxidized
form
operational
simplicities.