Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(21), P. 4427 - 4432
Published: May 17, 2024
2,3-Diaryl
propanoic
acids
are
important
structures
as
a
result
of
their
widespread
presence
in
numerous
bioactive
compounds.
However,
the
limitations
existing
synthetic
techniques
include
requirement
for
costly
catalysts
and
limited
substrates.
Here,
we
developed
novel
electroreductive
arylcarboxylation
alkenes
with
CO2
based
on
radical–polar
crossover
pathway
assisted
by
easily
accessible
dimethyl
terephthalate
reductive
mediator.
This
method
will
provide
an
efficient
strategy
synthesis
2,3-diarylpropanoic
acids.
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2(6), P. 1266 - 1289
Published: May 31, 2022
Electrocatalysis
enables
the
formation
or
cleavage
of
chemical
bonds
by
a
genuine
use
electrons
holes
from
an
electrical
energy
input.
As
such,
electrocatalysis
offers
resource-economical
alternative
pathways
that
bypass
sacrificial,
waste-generating
reagents
often
required
in
classical
thermal
redox
reactions.
In
this
Perspective,
we
showcase
exploitation
molecular
electrocatalysts
for
electrosynthesis,
particular
reductive
conversion
organic
substrates.
Selected
case
studies
illustrate
efficient
not
only
are
appropriate
shuttles
but
also
embrace
features
organometallic
catalysis
to
facilitate
and
control
steps.
From
these
examples,
guidelines
proposed
design
suited
reduction
We
finally
expose
opportunities
brought
catalyzed
electrosynthesis
functionalize
backbones,
namely
using
sustainable
building
blocks.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Abstract
Direct
utilization
of
CO
2
into
organic
synthesis
finds
enormous
applications
to
synthesize
pharmaceuticals
and
fine
chemicals.
However,
pure
gas
is
essential
achieve
these
transformations,
the
purification
highly
cost
energy
intensive.
Considering
this,
we
describe
a
straightforward
synthetic
route
for
γ-lactams,
pivotal
core
structure
bioactive
molecules,
by
using
commercially
available
starting
materials
(alkenes
amines)
impure
stream
(exhaust
collected
from
car)
as
carbon
source.
This
blueprint
features
broad
scope,
excellent
functional
group
compatibility
application
late-stage
transformation
existing
natural
products
functionalized
γ-lactams.
We
believe
that
our
strategy
will
provide
direct
access
γ-lactams
in
very
sustainable
way
also
enhance
Carbon
Capture
Utilization
(CCU)
strategy.
Green Carbon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. 45 - 56
Published: March 1, 2024
Recently,
significant
research
has
been
conducted
on
the
conversion
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
into
value-added
chemicals.
With
decreasing
cost
clean
electricity,
electrochemical
methods
have
emerged
as
potential
approaches
for
converting
and
fixing
CO2.
Organic
synthesis
is
a
promising
method
utilizing
CO2
because
it
transforms
higher-value
This
review
introduces
aspects
mechanisms
organic
electrocarboxylation
reactions.
Recent
progress
in
with
discussed,
considering
substrates
cathode
types
under
different
reaction
mechanisms.
Finally,
challenges
prospects
this
field
are
highlighted
aim
further
promoting
fundamental
understanding
electrocarboxylation.
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42(18), P. 2249 - 2266
Published: May 15, 2024
Comprehensive
Summary
CO
2
is
an
abundant,
nontoxic,
and
renewable
C1
feedstock
in
synthetic
chemistry.
Direct
carboxylation
of
readily
available
olefins
incorporating
regarded
as
a
promising
strategy
to
access
high
value‐added
carboxylic
acids
well
fixation.
However,
due
the
thermodynamic
stability
kinetic
inertness
difficulty
controlling
regioselectivity,
with
still
remains
challenging.
Radical‐type
functionalization
represented
powerful
protocol
enabled
development
novel
transformations
this
realm.
More
recently,
advance
new
technology,
such
photoredox
catalysis
renaissance
electrochemistry
organic
synthesis,
offered
unique
chemical
reactivities
radical
precursors
provided
solutions
olefins.
This
review
presents
recent
advances
radical‐type
olefins,
which
has
mainly
been
achieved
through
photocatalysis
electrocatalysis
last
decade.
In
article,
we
provide
comprehensive
introduction
progress,
summarize
advantages
limitations
current
research,
discuss
potential
outlook
for
further
development.
Key
Scientists
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(21), P. 4427 - 4432
Published: May 17, 2024
2,3-Diaryl
propanoic
acids
are
important
structures
as
a
result
of
their
widespread
presence
in
numerous
bioactive
compounds.
However,
the
limitations
existing
synthetic
techniques
include
requirement
for
costly
catalysts
and
limited
substrates.
Here,
we
developed
novel
electroreductive
arylcarboxylation
alkenes
with
CO2
based
on
radical–polar
crossover
pathway
assisted
by
easily
accessible
dimethyl
terephthalate
reductive
mediator.
This
method
will
provide
an
efficient
strategy
synthesis
2,3-diarylpropanoic
acids.