SynOpen,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
08(04), P. 232 - 246
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Abstract
Under
photochemical
conditions
using
an
appropriate
chiral
catalyst,
racemic
mixtures
of
compounds
can
be
converted
into
enantioenriched
through
distinguished
pathways
known
as
and
photocatalytic
deracemization
reactions.
In
this
graphical
review,
we
highlight
reactions
that
proceed
in
the
presence
light
key
element
along
with
a
suitable
photocatalyst.
Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
382(6669), P. 458 - 464
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
Stereochemical
enrichment
of
a
racemic
mixture
by
deracemization
must
overcome
unfavorable
entropic
effects
as
well
the
principle
microscopic
reversibility;
recently,
photochemical
reaction
pathways
unveiled
energetic
input
light
have
led
to
innovations
toward
this
end,
most
often
ablation
stereogenic
C(sp3)-H
bond.
We
report
photochemically
driven
protocol
in
which
single
chiral
catalyst
two
mechanistically
different
steps,
C-C
bond
cleavage
and
formation,
achieve
multiplicative
enhancement
stereoinduction,
leads
high
levels
stereoselectivity.
Ligand-to-metal
charge
transfer
excitation
titanium
coordinated
phosphoric
acid
or
bisoxazoline
efficiently
enriches
alcohols
that
feature
adjacent
fully
substituted
centers
enantiomeric
ratios
up
99:1.
Mechanistic
investigations
support
pathway
sequential
radical-mediated
scission
formation
through
common
prochiral
intermediate
reveal
that,
although
overall
stereoenrichment
is
high,
selectivity
each
individual
step
moderate.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(20), P. 10917 - 10929
Published: May 13, 2023
Deracemization,
which
converts
a
racemate
into
its
single
enantiomer
without
separation
of
the
intermediate,
has
gained
renewed
interest
in
asymmetric
synthesis
with
inherent
atomic
economy
and
high
efficiency.
However,
this
ideal
process
requires
selective
energy
input
delicate
reaction
design
to
surmount
thermodynamical
kinetical
constraints.
With
rapid
development
catalysis,
many
catalytic
strategies
concert
exogenous
have
been
exploited
facilitate
nonspontaneous
enantioenrichment.
In
perspective,
we
will
discuss
basic
ideas
accomplish
deracemization,
categorized
by
three
major
sources
including
chemical
(redox)-,
photo-
mechanical
from
attrition.
Emphasis
be
given
features
underlying
deracemization
mechanism
together
perspectives
on
future
development.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(50)
Published: July 10, 2023
Upon
irradiation
in
the
presence
of
a
suitable
chiral
catalyst,
racemic
compound
mixtures
can
be
converted
into
enantiomerically
pure
compounds
with
same
constitution.
The
process
is
called
photochemical
deracemization
and
involves
formation
short-lived
intermediates.
By
opening
different
reaction
channels
for
forward
to
intermediate
re-constitution
molecule,
entropically
disfavored
becomes
feasible.
Since
discovery
first
2018,
field
has
been
growing
rapidly.
This
review
comprehensively
covers
research
performed
area
discusses
current
developments.
It
subdivided
according
mode
action
respective
substrate
classes.
focus
this
on
scope
individual
reactions
discussion
mechanistic
details
underlying
presented
reaction.
Living
biological
systems
rely
on
the
continuous
operation
of
chemical
reaction
networks.
These
networks
sustain
out-of-equilibrium
regimes
in
which
energy
is
continually
converted
into
controlled
mechanical
work
and
motion.
Out-of-equilibrium
have
also
enabled
design
successful
development
artificial
autonomously
operating
molecular
machines,
comprising
pairs
formally—but
non-microscopically—reverse
pathways
drive
motion
at
level.
In
systems,
concurrent
multiple
by
chemoselectivity
enzymes
their
co-factors,
nature’s
dissipative
involve
several
classes
reactions.
contrast,
reactivity
that
has
been
harnessed
to
develop
pursuit
machines
limited
a
single
type.
Only
small
number
synthetic
exhibit
chemically
fuelled
molecular-level
motion,
all
exploit
same
class
acylation–hydrolysis
reaction.
Here
we
show
redox
network,
oxidation
reduction
pathways,
can
autonomous
unidirectional
about
C–C
bond
most
structurally
simple
motor
yet
reported,
an
achiral
biphenyl.
The
combined
use
oxidant
reductant
as
fuels,
directionality
motor,
are
both
exploiting
enantioselectivity
functional
separation
inherent
enzyme
catalysis.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14)
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Abstract
The
precise
synthesis
of
chiral
small
molecules
is
a
core
research
area
in
chemical
science.
Deracemization,
an
appealing
technology
that
converts
racemate
to
its
single
enantiomer
with
the
same
constitution
theoretical
100
%
yield,
appears
as
straightforward
and
efficient
strategy
asymmetric
synthesis.
A
cascading
redox
sequence
was
most
employed
approach
drive
deracemization
through
destroy
recreate
stereocenter
given
molecule.
This
review
mainly
focuses
on
progress
driven
by
respective
biocatalysis
chemo–catalysis.
In
particular,
each
section
will
be
subdivided
according
action
modes,
substrate
classes
perspectives
future
development.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(15), P. 10987 - 10997
Published: July 22, 2024
Herein,
visible
light-induced,
nickel-catalyzed
direct
functionalization
of
the
Hantzsch
esters
(HEs)
with
readily
accessible
alkyl
bromides
has
been
successfully
achieved
by
taking
advantage
HE
as
reductant
and
substrate
through
an
aromatization-dearomatization
process.
In
this
strategy,
single
electron
reduction
reactive
Ni(I)
species
is
essential
for
success
late-stage
transformation.
A
wide
range
4-alkyl-1,4-dihydropyridines
were
rapidly
assembled
in
moderate
to
good
yields
under
mild
conditions,
rendering
photoinduced
approach
attractive
synthetic
medicinal
chemistry.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 8, 2025
An
enantioselective
synthesis
of
2-aryl
3,3-disubstituted
3H-indoles
has
been
successfully
developed
via
a
deracemization
process
involving
borane-catalyzed
hydrogenation
and
chiral
phosphoric-acid-catalyzed
asymmetric
transfer
hydrogenation.
A
variety
were
effective
substrates
to
afford
the
desired
indolines
in
86-95%
yields
with
45-92%
ee's.