Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 775 - 780
Published: Dec. 20, 2021
An
unprecedented
redox-neutral
annulation
reaction
of
tertiary
anilines
with
electron-deficient
alkynes
was
developed
that
proceeds
through
a
cascade
Friedel-Crafts
alkylation/[1,5]-hydride
transfer/Mannich
cyclization
sequence.
Under
B(C6F5)3
catalysis,
range
functionalized
1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolines
were
facilely
constructed
in
moderate
to
good
yields
exclusive
3,4-anti-stereochemistry.
The
commercial
availability
the
catalyst
and
high
atom
step
economy
procedure,
together
metal-free
external
oxidant-free
conditions,
make
this
an
attractive
method
organic
synthesis.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
87(16), P. 10555 - 10563
Published: July 29, 2022
Electron
donor–acceptor
(EDA)
complexes
provide
a
means
to
initiate
radical
reactions
under
visible
light
irradiation
using
substrates
that
do
not
absorb
individually.
Catalytic
approaches
complex
formation
are
vital
for
advancing
this
synthetic
strategy
as
it
decouples
the
complexation
and
photogeneration
of
radicals
from
substrate
functionalization,
limitation
inherent
stoichiometric
restricts
structural
diversity.
This
Synopsis
highlights
recent
developments
in
EDA
photochemistry
which
either
donor
or
acceptor
employed
catalytically.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(20), P. 8914 - 8919
Published: May 13, 2022
Excitation
of
photoactive
electron
donor-acceptor
(EDA)
complexes
is
an
effective
way
to
generate
radicals.
Applications
in
a
catalytic
regime
typically
use
donors.
Herein,
we
report
that
readily
available
electron-poor
tetrachlorophthalimides
can
act
as
organocatalytic
acceptors
trigger
the
formation
EDA
with
variety
radical
precursors
not
amenable
previous
methods.
visible
light
generates
carbon
radicals
under
mild
conditions.
The
versatility
this
complex
platform
allowed
us
develop
mechanistically
distinct
reactions,
including
combination
cobalt-based
system.
Quantum
yield
measurements
established
closed
cycle
operational,
which
hints
at
ability
turn
over
and
govern
each
cycle.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(15), P. 9653 - 9675
Published: July 11, 2023
The
activation
and
utilization
of
substrates
mediated
by
Frustrated
Lewis
Pairs
(FLPs)
was
initially
believed
to
occur
solely
via
a
two-electron,
cooperative
mechanism.
More
recently,
the
occurrence
single-electron
transfer
(SET)
from
base
acid
observed,
indicating
that
mechanisms
proceed
one-electron-transfer
processes
are
also
feasible.
As
such,
SET
in
FLP
systems
leads
formation
radical
ion
pairs,
which
have
recently
been
more
frequently
observed.
In
this
review,
we
aim
discuss
seminal
findings
regarding
established
insights
into
chemistry
as
well
highlight
examples
process.
addition,
applications
reported
main
group
radicals
will
be
reviewed
discussed
context
understanding
systems.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Abstract
Photoexcitation
of
the
electron-donor-acceptor
complexes
have
been
an
effective
approach
to
achieve
radicals
by
triggering
electron
transfer.
However,
catalytic
version
complex
photoactivation
is
quite
underdeveloped
comparing
well-established
utilization
electronically
biased
partners.
In
this
work,
we
utilize
4-nitrophthalonitrile
as
acceptor
facilitate
efficient
π-stacking
with
electron-rich
aromatics
form
complex.
The
characterization
and
energy
profiles
on
cocrystal
1,3,5-trimethoxybenzene
disclose
that
transfer
highly
favorable
under
light
irradiation.
This
catalyst
can
be
efficiently
applied
in
benzylic
C−H
bond
developing
Giese
reaction
alkylanisoles
oxidation
benzyl
alcohols.
A
broad
scope
tolerated
a
mechanism
also
proposed.
Moreover,
corresponding
π-anion
interaction
potassium
formate
further
hydrocarboxylation
alkenes
efficiently.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
142(39), P. 16681 - 16689
Published: Sept. 3, 2020
The
field
of
supramolecular
polymers
is
rapidly
expanding;
however,
the
exploitation
these
systems
as
functional
materials
still
elusive.
To
become
competitive,
must
display
microstructural
order
and
emergence
new
properties
upon
copolymerization.
tackle
this,
a
greater
understanding
relationship
between
monomers'
design
polymer
microstructure
required
well
set
monomers
that
efficiently
interact
with
one
another
to
synergistically
generate
Here,
we
present
first
implementation
frustrated
Lewis
pairs
into
copolymers.
Two
copolymers
based
on
π-conjugated
O-bridged
triphenylborane
two
different
triphenylamines
formation
B–N
within
chain.
remarkably
long
lifetime
circularly
polarized
nature
resulting
photoluminescence
emission
highlight
possibility
obtain
an
intermolecular
charge
transfer.
These
results
are
proposed
be
consequences
enchainment
1D
aggregates.
Although
it
challenging
precise
molecular
picture
copolymer
microstructure,
random
blocklike
could
deduced
from
combination
optical
spectroscopic
techniques
theoretical
simulation.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
60(1), P. 53 - 65
Published: Sept. 18, 2020
Abstract
Progress
in
frustrated
Lewis
pair
(FLP)
chemistry
has
revealed
the
importance
of
main
group
elements
catalysis,
opening
new
avenues
synthetic
chemistry.
Recently,
reactivities
pairs
have
been
uncovered
that
disclose
certain
combinations
acids
and
bases
undergo
single‐electron
transfer
(SET)
processes.
Here
an
electron
can
be
transferred
from
basic
donor
to
a
acidic
acceptor
generate
reactive
radical
(FRP).
This
minireview
aims
showcase
recent
advancements
this
emerging
field
covering
synthesis
pairs,
with
extensive
highlights
results
Electron
Paramagnetic
Resonance
(EPR)
spectroscopy
explain
nature
stability
different
species
observed.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(36), P. 19478 - 19489
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Frustrated
radical
pairs
(FRPs)
describe
the
phenomenon
that
two
distinct
radicals─which
would
otherwise
annihilate
each
other
to
form
a
closed-shell
covalent
adduct─can
coexist
in
solution,
owing
steric
repulsion
or
weak
bonding
association.
FRPs
are
typically
formed
via
spontaneous
single-electron
transfer
between
sterically
encumbered
precursors─an
oxidant
and
reductant─under
ambient
conditions.
The
components
of
FRP
exhibit
orthogonal
chemical
properties
can
often
act
cooperativity
achieve
interesting
reactivities.
Initially
observed
study
traditional
frustrated
Lewis
pairs,
have
recently
been
shown
be
capable
homolytically
activating
various
bonds.
In
this
Perspective,
we
will
discuss
discovery
FRPs,
their
fundamental
reactivity
bond
activation,
recent
developments
use
synthetic
organic
chemistry,
including
C–H
functionalization.
We
anticipate
provide
new
reaction
strategies
for
solving
challenging
problems
modern
synthesis.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(9), P. 4741 - 4785
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
review
summarizes
advances
in
the
radical
chemistry
of
polyfluorinated
arenes
under
photocatalytic
conditions.
fluoroaryl
fragment
serves
as
enabling
motif
for
reaction
design
and
efficient
generation
reactive
intermediates.