ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 6001 - 6008
Published: April 5, 2024
We
disclose
a
catalytic
photoredox
carbobromination
of
unactivated
alkenes
with
α-bromocarbonyl
compounds
under
blue-light-emitting
diode
(LED)
light.
The
reaction
proceeds
α-bromoesters,
α-bromonitriles,
and
α-bromo-γ-lactones
along
terminal
1,2-disubstituted
internal
alkenes.
Reactions
indenes
1,1-disubstituted
generate
alkylated
Mechanistic
studies
by
product
selectivity
three-way
competitive
crossover
experiments
suggest
that
the
operates
radical-addition
radical-pairing
(RARP)
mechanism.
turnover
is
achieved
single
electron
reduction
PC•+
Br–
(or
Br3–),
rather
than
alkyl
radical
(R•),
generated
pairing
Br•
Br2•–)
R•,
instead
combination
carbocation
(R+).
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
122(22), P. 16365 - 16609
Published: Nov. 9, 2022
Photocatalyzed
and
photosensitized
chemical
processes
have
seen
growing
interest
recently
become
among
the
most
active
areas
of
research,
notably
due
to
their
applications
in
fields
such
as
medicine,
synthesis,
material
science
or
environmental
chemistry.
Among
all
homogeneous
catalytic
systems
reported
date,
photoactive
copper(I)
complexes
been
shown
be
especially
attractive,
not
only
alternative
noble
metal
complexes,
extensively
studied
utilized
recently.
They
are
at
core
this
review
article
which
is
divided
into
two
main
sections.
The
first
one
focuses
on
an
exhaustive
comprehensive
overview
structural,
photophysical
electrochemical
properties
mononuclear
typical
examples
highlighting
critical
structural
parameters
impact
being
presented
enlighten
future
design
complexes.
second
section
devoted
application
(photoredox
catalysis
organic
reactions
polymerization,
hydrogen
production,
photoreduction
carbon
dioxide
dye-sensitized
solar
cells),
illustrating
progression
from
early
current
state-of-the-art
showcasing
how
some
limitations
can
overcome
with
high
versatility.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(25), P. 13542 - 13548
Published: June 12, 2023
The
arylethylamine
pharmacophore
is
conserved
across
a
range
of
biologically
active
natural
products
and
pharmaceuticals,
particularly
in
molecules
that
act
on
the
central
nervous
system.
Herein,
we
present
photoinduced
copper-catalyzed
azidoarylation
alkenes
at
late
stage
with
arylthianthrenium
salts,
allowing
access
to
highly
functionalized
acyclic
(hetero)arylethylamine
scaffolds
are
otherwise
difficult
access.
A
mechanistic
study
consistent
rac-BINAP-CuI-azide
(2)
as
photoactive
catalytic
species.
We
show
utility
new
method
by
expedient
synthesis
racemic
melphalan
four
steps
through
C-H
functionalization.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 17, 2024
Abstract
Transition
metal-catalyzed
reductive
difunctionalization
of
alkenes
with
alkyl
halides
is
a
powerful
method
for
upgrading
commodity
chemicals
into
densely
functionalized
molecules.
However,
super
stoichiometric
amounts
metal
reductant
and
the
requirement
installing
directing
group
to
suppress
inherent
β-H
elimination
bring
great
limitations
this
type
reaction.
We
demonstrate
herein
that
two
different
accessible
via
radical-anion
relay
Na
2
S
O
4
as
both
sulfone-source.
The
together
electron-shuttle
catalyst
crucial
divert
mechanistic
pathway
toward
formation
sulfone
anion
instead
previously
reported
alkylmetal
intermediates.
Mechanistic
studies
allow
identification
carbon-centered
radical
sulfur-centered
radical,
which
are
in
equilibrium
capture
or
extrusion
SO
could
be
converted
accelerated
by
iron
catalysis,
leading
observed
high
chemoselectivity.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 1854 - 1941
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Over
the
past
decade,
visible-light-mediated
energy-transfer
(EnT)
catalysis,
particularly
triplet–triplet
(TTEnT)
has
emerged
as
a
mild
and
environmentally
friendly
approach
for
diverse
organic
synthetic
transformations.
In
contrast
to
photoredox
which
typically
requires
sacrificial
electron
donors
or
acceptors
complete
catalytic
cycle,
EnT
photocatalysis
generally
proceeds
with
high
atom
economy
while
minimizing
generation
of
wasteful
byproducts.
Furthermore,
successful
catalysis
is
contingent
upon
precise
control
redox
potentials
both
photocatalysts
substrates,
strategies
are
primarily
influenced
by
triplet
energy
compatibility
between
these
entities.
Considering
growing
importance
photocatalysis,
well
hydrofunctionalization
difunctionalization
reactions
in
synthesis,
this
review
systematically
summarizes
significant
advancements
EnT-enabled
unsaturated
compounds
via
sigma-bond
homolysis
over
decade.
Special
emphasis
placed
on
elucidating
substrate
scopes
mechanistic
scenarios.
Additionally,
discusses
versatile
applications
methodologies
addresses
current
challenges
opportunities
within
evolving
research
field.
This
structured
into
six
main
categories
based
different
types
sigma-bonds
undergoing
homolysis.
These
include
transformations
mediated
1)
N–O
bond
oxime
esters
other
N,O-radical
precursors;
2)
N–S
N-sulfonyl
imines
N,S-radical
3)
chalcogen–chalcogen
disulfides
oxy/thio/selenosulfonates;
4)
C–S
tri/difluoromethylated
sulfinates,
acetylenic
triflones,
arylsulfonium
salts;
5)
C–X
(X
=
halogen)
halides;
6)
acceptors.
Through
providing
theoretical
backgrounds
along
comprehensive
overview
currently
employed
acceptors,
photosensitizers,
contemporary
EnT-induced
compounds,
aims
serve
an
invaluable
resource
future
innovations
rapidly
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(17), P. 10925 - 10937
Published: Aug. 22, 2022
Atom
transfer
radical
addition
(ATRA)
reaction
of
alkenes
has
had
a
significant
impact
on
the
field
difunctionalization
alkenes.
Particularly,
in
three-component
photo-ATRA-type
processes,
rich
chemical
space
and
structural
diversity
could
be
achieved
by
smart
combination
redox-active
precursors
third
coupling
components
(e.g.,
halides,
C-,
N-,
O-nucleophiles)
under
mild
conditions.
However,
inherent
complicated
mechanisms
involving
chain
or
outer-sphere
SET
incipient
intermediates
have
led
to
dearth
general
catalytic
methods
for
highly
enantioselective
variants,
especially
those
regarding
asymmetric
intermolecular
C–O
bond
formation.
Here,
we
report
visible-light-induced
copper-catalyzed
with
oxime
esters
carboxylic
acids.
In
this
process,
cross-coupling
between
sp3-hybridized
carbon
radicals
acids
was
enabled
formation
an
aryl
π-bond-engaged
[σ
+
π]-copper
complex.
This
working
hypothesis
renders
naphthyl
extended
conjugation
suitable
substrates
allows
good
stereocontrol.
exhibits
broad
substrate
scope
high
functional
group
tolerance
respect
each
component,
giving
desired
products
generally
yields
enantioselectivity
(>70
examples;
up
97%
ee).
Preliminary
experimental
computational
studies
are
also
performed
gain
insight
into
mechanism
stereoregulatory
elements.
finding
provides
promising
platform
development
other
benzylic-type
radical-based
reactions.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(32), P. 17527 - 17550
Published: Aug. 2, 2023
The
C–O
bond
is
ubiquitous
in
biologically
active
molecules,
pharmaceutical
agents,
and
functional
materials,
thereby
making
it
an
important
group.
Consequently,
the
development
of
bond-forming
reactions
using
catalytic
strategies
has
become
increasingly
research
topic
organic
synthesis
because
more
conventional
methods
involving
strong
base
acid
have
many
limitations.
In
contrast
to
ionic-pathway-based
methods,
copper-promoted
radical-mediated
formation
experiencing
a
surge
interest
owing
renaissance
free-radical
chemistry
photoredox
catalysis.
This
Perspective
highlights
appraises
state-of-the-art
techniques
this
burgeoning
field.
contents
are
organized
according
different
reaction
types
working
models.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(17), P. 4449 - 4462
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
A
new
kid
on
the
block:
Cu(
ii
)
offers
unique
possibilities
in
photocatalysis
for
generating
and
stabilizing
radicals
to
promote
challenging
synthetic
transformations.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(18), P. 4488 - 4515
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
highlights
the
recent
advances
in
radical
acylated
difunctionalization
of
unsaturated
carbon–carbon
bonds
and
focuses
on
mechanistic
insights
these
transformations.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(15), P. 8275 - 8284
Published: April 5, 2023
Allyl
carboxylates
are
useful
synthetic
intermediates
in
a
variety
of
organic
transformations,
including
catalytic
nucleophilic/electrophilic
allylic
substitution
reactions
and
1,2-difunctionalization
reactions.
However,
the
1,3-difunctionalization
allyl
remains
elusive.
Herein,
we
report
first
photoinduced,
phosphine-catalyzed
1,3-carbobromination
carboxylates,
affording
range
valuable
substituted
isopropyl
(sIPC).
The
transformation
has
broad
functional
group
tolerance,
is
amenable
to
late-stage
modification
complex
molecules
gram-scale
synthesis,
expands
reaction
profiles
phosphine
catalysis.
Preliminary
experimental
computational
studies
suggest
non-chain-radical
mechanism
involving
formation
an
electron
donor-acceptor
complex,
1,2-radical
migration
(RaM),
Br-atom
transfer
processes.
We
anticipate
that
1,2-RaM
reactivity
radical
will
both
serve
as
platform
for
development
new
transformations
synthesis.