Herein,
we
report
a
Rh-catalyzed
carbofluorination
of
alkenes
using
gem-difluorinated
cyclopropanes
as
bifunctional
reagents.
The
developed
method
tolerates
wide
range
alkenes,
providing
access
to
secondary,
tertiary
fluorides
and
gem-difluorides
with
100%
atom-economy
under
mild
conditions.
resulting
can
be
further
transformed
yield
C−C,
C−N,
C−O
bifunctionalization
products.
Cationic
dicarbonyl
rhodium
tetrafluoroborate
has
been
identified
the
only
highly
efficient
catalyst
in
this
reaction.
Preliminary
mechanistic
studies
reveal
that
addition
fluorine
atom
is
mediated
by
ion,
which
acts
anion
shuttle.
Synlett,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(01), P. 1 - 13
Published: July 28, 2022
Abstract
As
a
special
class
of
cyclopropanes,
gem-difluorinated
cyclopropanes
have
many
fascinating
properties
as
result
the
gem-difluoro
substitution;
thus,
their
reactions
received
much
attention
from
synthetic
chemistry
community.
Recently,
gradually
emerged
type
novel
and
unique
fluorinated
allylic
synthon
in
cross-coupling
for
synthesis
monofluoroalkenes.
Herein,
we
briefly
summarize
recent
advances
transition-metal-catalyzed
cyclopropanes.
1
Introduction
2
Palladium-Catalyzed
Reactions
with
Linear
Selectivity
3
Branched
4
Other
Metal-Catalyzed
5
Conclusions
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(32)
Published: June 20, 2023
Direct
synthesis
of
gem-difluorinated
carbocyclic
molecules
represents
a
longstanding
challenge
in
organic
chemistry.
Herein,
Rh-catalyzed
[3+2]
cycloaddition
reaction
between
readily
available
cyclopropanes
(gem-DFCPs)
and
internal
olefins
has
been
developed,
enabling
the
efficient
cyclopentanes
with
good
functional
group
compatibility,
excellent
regioselectivity
diastereoselectivity.
The
resulting
products
can
undergo
downstream
transformations
to
access
various
mono-fluorinated
cyclopentenes
cyclopentanes.
This
demonstrates
use
gem-DFCPs
as
type
"CF2
"
C3
synthon
for
under
transition
metal
catalysis,
which
provides
potential
strategy
synthesizing
other
molecules.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(44)
Published: Sept. 13, 2023
Abstract
By
resorting
to
the
principle
of
remote
activation,
we
herein
demonstrate
first
photoredox
catalyzed
(3+3)
dipolar
cycloaddition
nitrones
with
aryl
cyclopropanes.
Key
fidelity
reaction
resides
in
a
facile
manner
substrate
activation
by
single‐electron
transfer
(SET)
oxidation
catalysis,
and
takes
place
through
stepwise
cascade
encompassing
three‐electron‐type
nucleophilic
substitution
triggered
cyclopropane
ring‐opening
diastereoselective
6‐endo‐
trig
radical
cyclization
manifold.
The
proceeds
under
mild
conditions
excellent
regio‐
stereoselectivity,
nicely
complementing
well‐developed
Lewis
acid
donor‐acceptor
Other
merits
protocol
include
wide
scope
cyclopropanes
diversified
patterns
good
functional‐group
compatibility.
A
mechanism
involving
an
cation
promoted
mode
was
also
proposed
supported
mechanistic
experiments.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 1758 - 1764
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
describes
an
efficient
and
green
approach
for
the
synthesis
of
potentially
bioactive
pyrrolo[1,2-
a
]quinoxalin-4(5
H
)-ones
with
appreciable
functional
group
tolerance
wide
substrate
scope.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(28), P. 3764 - 3773
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
feature
article
summarizes
our
efforts
towards
developing
Rh-catalyzed
reactions
of
gem
-difluorinated
cyclopropanes,
briefly
discussing
the
design,
selectivity,
mechanisms
and
future
research
prospects.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
1,1-Difluoroallenes
underwent
regioselective
[2
+
2]
and
[3
cycloadditions
with
aldehydes
using
Au(I)
catalysts.
An
AuCl
catalyst
enabled
an
α,β-selective
cycloaddition
of
1,1-difluoroallenes,
yielding
(E)-3-alkylidene-2,2-difluorooxetanes.
Conversely,
AuCl(IPr)-AgSbF6
facilitated
α,γ-selective
cycloaddition,
followed
by
dehydrofluorination
to
produce
aromatized
2-fluorofurans.
DFT
calculations
(B3LYP
level)
suggested
that
the
former
reaction
proceeded
through
Au(III)-containing
metallacycles,
while
latter
involved
cyclic
carbenoids.
Science China Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
66(1), P. 139 - 146
Published: Dec. 12, 2022
Abstract
Fluorinated
heterocycles
play
a
vital
role
in
pharmaceutical
and
agrochemical
industries.
Hence,
rapid
efficient
construction
of
fluorinated
remains
highly
demanded.
Herein,
difluoroalkylative
carbonylative
cyclization
unactivated
alkenes
ethylene
gas
enabled
by
palladium
catalysis
has
been
developed
for
the
first
time
toward
synthesis
α-carbonyl
difluoro-modified
glutarimides.
This
procedure
can
also
be
applied
to
GeMigliptin
which
is
medicine
approved
treatment
type
2
diabetes
mellitus.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
62(1)
Published: Nov. 2, 2022
A
novel
class
of
highly
activated
donor-acceptor
cyclopropanes
bearing
only
a
single,
vinylogous
acceptor
is
presented.
These
strained
moieties
readily
undergo
cycloadditions
with
aldehydes,
ketones,
thioketones,
nitriles,
naphth-2-ols
and
various
other
substrates
to
yield
the
corresponding
carbo-
heterocycles.
Diastereocontrol
can
be
achieved
through
choice
catalyst
(Brønsted
or
Lewis
acid).
The
formation
tetrahydrofurans
was
shown
enantiospecific
when
chiral
are
employed.
series
mechanistic
kinetic
experiments
conducted
elucidate
plausible
catalytic
cycle
rationalize
stereochemical
outcome.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 3000 - 3005
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
A
simple
and
efficient
construction
of
2-difluoro-2,3-dihydrofurans
is
reported,
which
features
metal-free
additive-free
conditions,
high
functional
group
tolerance
readily
accessible
starting
materials.
Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
55(23), P. 3875 - 3894
Published: May 22, 2023
Abstract
This
review
discusses
the
utility
of
donor-acceptor
cyclopropanes
(DACs)
for
construction
heterocycles.
In
addition
to
(3+2),
(3+3),
and
(4+3)
cycloaddition
pathways,
nucleophilic
ring-opening
reactions,
intramolecular
transformations,
cycloisomerizations
in
presence
suitable
catalysts
pave
way
generation
heterocycles
from
DACs.
The
mild
reactions
conditions
employed
variety
starting
materials
that
can
be
used
as
reaction
partners
make
DAC
route
heterocycle
synthesis
attractive.
literature
covered
this
is
period
2018
2023.
1
Introduction
2
Synthesis
Nitrogen
Heterocycles
2.1
By
Annulations
with
Anthranils
Azadienes
2.2
Nucleophilic
Attack
Anilines
Hydrazones
2.3
Reaction
Ureas
Thioureas
2.4
Annulation
Reactions
Using
an
Azomethine
Imine
2.5
Other
2.6
Transformations
3
Oxygen
3.1
Intramolecular
3.2
Intermolecular
4
Sulfur
Selenium
4.1
Thiocarbonyl
Substrates
4.2
Thio-
Selenocyanates
Thiosulfonate
Salts
5
N–S
N–O
6
Conclusions