Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(47)
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Abstract
Given
the
pivotal
role
of
β
‐(het)arylethylamine
moiety
in
bioactive
molecules,
direct
amino(het)arylation
alkenes
occupies
a
privileged
position
construction
(het)arylethylamine
derivatives.
Herein
we
devise
chiral
sulfoximines
as
novel
bifunctional
reagents
which
exhibit
remarkable
efficiency
challenging
asymmetric
alkene
aminohetarylation
reaction,
particularly
terms
reactivity
and
stereo‐control.
The
can
be
conveniently
accessed
gram
scale,
efficiently
generate
N
‐centered
radicals
under
mild
photochemical
conditions.
transformation
proceeds
through
enantioselective
1,4‐hetaryl
migration,
ensuring
precise
chirality
transfer
from
sulfur‐
to
carbon‐centers,
rendering
wide
applicability
both
aromatic
aliphatic
alkenes.
Furthermore,
method
is
straightforward
operate
does
not
require
transition
metals
or
photosensitizers,
making
it
an
attractive
practical
option.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(19), P. 15302 - 15309
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Introducing
CF
3
groups
boosts
drug
properties
by
enhancing
metabolic
stability
and
bioavailability.
This
study
reports
an
electrochemical
oxidative
difunctionalization
of
flexible
alkenes
to
form
-substituted
lactones
cyclic
ethers.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(29)
Published: April 30, 2024
An
electrochemical
radical
Truce
Smiles
rearrangement
of
N-allylbenzamides
is
documented
herein.
The
selective
1,4-aryl
migration
was
triggered
by
the
fluoromethylation
alkene
providing
a
direct
route
to
fluoro
derivatives
highly
privileged
β-arylethylamine
pharmacophore.
This
practical
transformation
utilizes
readily
available
starting
materials
and
employs
an
electrical
current
drive
oxidative
process
under
mild
reaction
conditions.
It
accommodates
variety
migratory
aryl
groups
with
different
electronic
properties
substitution
patterns.
Careful
selection
protecting
group
on
nitrogen
atom
N-allylbenzamide
crucial
outcompete
undesired
6-endo
cyclization
achieve
high
level
selectivity
towards
migration.
DFT
calculations
support
mechanism
unveil
origin
between
two
competitive
pathways.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(37)
Published: June 18, 2024
The
radical
Truce-Smiles
rearrangement
is
a
straightforward
strategy
for
incorporating
aryl
groups
into
organic
molecules
which
asymmetric
processes
remains
rare.
By
employing
readily
available
and
non-expensive
chiral
auxiliary,
we
developed
highly
efficient
photocatalytic
acyl
alkyl
of
α-substituted
acrylamides
using
tetrabutylammonium
decatungstate
(TBADT)
as
hydrogen
atom-transfer
photocatalyst,
along
with
aldehydes
or
C-H
containing
precursors.
rearranged
products
exhibited
excellent
diastereoselectivities
(7
:
1
to
>98
2
d.r.)
auxiliary
was
easily
removed.
Mechanistic
studies
allowed
understanding
the
transformation
in
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
provided
insights
stereochemistry-determining
step.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(33), P. 13459 - 13465
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
An
unprecedented
radical
smiles
rearrangement
of
N
-arylpropiolamides
was
realized
by
merging
electro-reduction
with
hydrogen
bonding
activation.
Enabled
this
dual
activation
strategy,
the
reduction
potential
shifted
positively
218
mV.
European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(43)
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
Abstract
Alkenes
are
ubiquitous
in
natural
and
synthetic
molecules
constitute
versatile
building
blocks.
Remarkably,
their
radical
1,2‐difunctionalization
offers
a
valuable
tool
for
rapidly
accessing
multifunctional
compounds
through
step
atom‐
economy
process.
More
particularly,
the
addition
of
(hetero)aromatic
groups
onto
alkenes
is
particular
appeal
given
numerous
applications
aromatic
various
fields.
However,
such
process
becomes
difficult
when
attempted
on
simple
non‐conjugated
aliphatic
(unactivated
alkenes).
In
this
context,
(hetero)arylation
unactivated
functionalization
followed
by
remote
(hetero)aryl
migration
has
recently
emerged
as
powerful
opportunity
to
address
lack
reactivity
π
systems.
The
advances
chemistry
have
led
flood
methods
trigger
carbon‐
or
heteroatom‐centered
radical/(hetero)aryl
sequence.
Interestingly,
ring
can
take
place
from
atoms.
This
feature
spurred
design
several
substrates
allowing
occur.
review
intends
provide
an
overview
contributions
according
type
that
been
employed.
reaction
scope,
limitations
mechanistic
aspect
will
be
discussed
with
aim
stimulating
efforts
research
area.
Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(8)
Published: June 27, 2023
Abstract
A
green
electrochemical
C(sp
2
)−H
trifluoromethylation
of
imidazo[1,2‐
a
]pyridines
by
engaging
Langlois’
reagent
is
reported.
This
oxidative
regioselective
CF
3
‐functionalization
strategy
operates
under
open
atmosphere,
in
an
undivided
cell
and
at
ambient
temperature.
Regioselective
C−CF
bond
formation
was
achieved
exclusively
applying
this
mild
protocol
exhibiting
broad
functional
group
compatibility
affording
the
desired
product
up
to
79%
isolated
yield.
Mechanistic
studies
indicated
radical
pathway
for
redox
transformation.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 3289 - 3297
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Hydrochloric
acid
(HCl)
is
abundantly
generated
as
the
byproduct
in
chemical
industry.
The
recycling
of
chloride
from
HCl
related
to
intensive
energy
input
and
resource
consumption.
European
Commission
Joint
Research
Centre
stated
that
production
utilization
chlorine
are
indicative
development
level
To
utilize
a
green
way,
an
unprecedented,
straightforward,
simple
electrosynthesis
method
has
been
employed
produce
chlorinated
aromatics.
control
experiments
indicated
reaction
underwent
free
radical
pathway
mass
transfer
was
crucial
for
reaction.
Further,
microchannel
flow
electroreactor
further
used
scale
up
overcome
hydrophobic
obstacle
graphite
electrode
surface,
hydrophilic
modification
with
nitric
used.
After
modification,
content
O
element
increased
1.1
2.3%,
C–O–C
unit
10.9
16.2%,
O–C═O
27.1
28.2%.
Thus,
desired
product
afforded
satisfactory
yields
under
modified
electrode.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(59), P. 7614 - 7617
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
mild
and
efficient
electrochemical
method
for
radical
addition,
cyclization,
migration
reaction
was
described
in
this
work.
difluoromethyl
produced
by
anodizing
CF
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(37)
Published: June 18, 2024
Abstract
The
radical
Truce–Smiles
rearrangement
is
a
straightforward
strategy
for
incorporating
aryl
groups
into
organic
molecules
which
asymmetric
processes
remains
rare.
By
employing
readily
available
and
non‐expensive
chiral
auxiliary,
we
developed
highly
efficient
photocatalytic
acyl
alkyl
of
α‐substituted
acrylamides
using
tetrabutylammonium
decatungstate
(TBADT)
as
hydrogen
atom–transfer
photocatalyst,
along
with
aldehydes
or
C−H
containing
precursors.
rearranged
products
exhibited
excellent
diastereoselectivities
(7
:
1
to
>98
2
d.r.)
auxiliary
was
easily
removed.
Mechanistic
studies
allowed
understanding
the
transformation
in
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
provided
insights
stereochemistry‐determining
step.