We
describe
a
copper-catalyst
that
promotes
the
addition
of
phosphines
to
cyclopropenes
at
ambient
temperature.
A
range
cyclopropylphosphines
bearing
different
steric
and
electronic
properties
can
now
be
accessed
in
high
yields
enantioselectivities.
combined
experimental
theoretical
mechanistic
study
supports
insertion
Cu(I)-phosphido
intermediate
into
strained
olefin.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
migratory
as
stereodetermining
step
pathway,
with
final
product
formation
occurring
via
syn-protodemetalation.
Enrichment
phosphorus
stereocenters
is
demonstrated
DyKAT
process.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2025
Here
we
report
a
comprehensive
investigation
of
the
asymmetric
addition
diarylphosphorus
oxides
to
wide
range
α,β-unsaturated
pyridines
and
other
N-heterocyclic
substrates,
catalyzed
by
commercial
chiral
phosphoric
acid,
affording
corresponding
products
in
up
99%
yield
96%
ee.
The
experimental
studies
density
functional
theory
calculation
suggest
possible
mechanism
role
acid
control
enantioselectivity.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(20), P. 15904 - 15918
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Eleven
chiral
PCN
pincer
Ni(
ii
)
complexes
were
successfully
synthesized
and
characterized.
One
of
them
served
as
an
effective
stereoselective
catalyst
for
the
asymmetric
hydrophosphination
2-alkenoylpyridines
with
diphenylphosphine.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(20)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Abstract
A
tridentate
ligand
L
with
a
P,NH,N
donor
motif
was
synthesized
in
few
steps
from
commercially
available
precursors.
Upon
reaction
[MnBr(CO)
5
],
an
octahedral
18‐electron
complex
[Mn(CO)
3
(
)]Br
1
)
is
obtained
which
adopts
facial
arrangement.
After
deprotonation
of
the
NH
group
cationic
unit,
neutral
Mn(I)
amido
2
‐
H
)]
formed
under
loss
CO.
Rearrangement
leads
to
trigonal
bipyramidal
structure
P
and
N
centers
are
trans
position.
Further
results
dep‐blue
anionic
fragment
2H
−
).
DFT
calculations
QTAIM
analysis
show
that
contains
Mn‐N
bond
partial
double
character
aromatic
MnN
C
ring.
The
anion
reacts
Ph
PH
give
phosphido
complex,
serves
as
phosphide
transfer
reagent
activated
olefins.
But
catalytic
activity
low.
However,
excellent
catalyst
loadings
low
0.04
mol
%,
turn
over
frequencies
>40’000
h
−1
can
be
achieved.
Furthermore,
secondary
primary
alkyl
phosphines
well
added
hydrophosphination
wide
range
olefins
such
α,β‐unsaturated
aldehydes,
ketones,
esters,
nitriles.
also,
vinyl
pyridine
some
styrene
derivatives
converted
into
corresponding
phosphanes.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
137(1)
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
Abstract
Different
from
the
reported
work
focusing
on
construction
of
single
P
‐
or
C
‐stereocenter
via
hydrophosphinylation
unsaturated
carbon
bonds,
highly
diastereo‐
and
enantioselective
reaction
allenes,
conjugated
enynes
1,3‐dienes
is
achieved
a
designed
Pd/Co
dual
catalysis
newly
modified
masked
phosphinylating
reagent.
A
series
allyl
motifs
bearing
both
tertiary
are
prepared
in
generally
good
yields,
>20
:
1
dr,
rr
99
%
ee.
The
unprecedented
1,3‐enynes
established
to
generate
skeletons
containing
nonadjacent
chiral
axis.
first
stereodivergent
also
developed
achieve
all
four
‐containing
stereoisomers.
present
protocol
features
use
only
3‐minutes
time
0.1
catalyst,
with
observation
up
730
TON.
set
mechanistic
studies
reveal
necessity
roles
two
metal
catalysts
corroborate
synergistic
process.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
first
manganese-catalyzed
three-component
coupling
between
secondary
alcohol,
allylic
and
phosphine
via
borrowing
hydrogen
is
described.
This
four-stage,
one-pot
reaction
afforded
ε-hydroxy
phosphines
in
a
step-economical
fashion.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Abstract
Herein,
a
copper(I)‐catalyzed
asymmetric
1,4‐hydroarsination
of
β‐substituted
α,β‐unsaturated
esters
is
achieved
in
moderate
to
excellent
yields
with
high
enantioselectivity,
based
on
the
proposed
nucleophilic
[Cu]−AsPh
2
species.
As
for
α‐substituted
esters,
1,4‐hydroarsination/enantioselective
protonation
event
occurs
smoothly
satisfying
results.
Furthermore,
ketone,
amide,
and
phosphine
sulfide
are
well
applied
present
catalytic
system.
Finally,
some
control
experiments
show
that
HAsPh
activated
through
coordination
copper(I)
catalyst
exhibits
inferior
soft
Lewis
basicity
HPPh
presence
copper(I)‐bisphosphine
complex.
Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
55(16), P. 2537 - 2542
Published: April 5, 2023
Abstract
A
palladium-catalyzed
asymmetric
Suzuki–Miyaura
coupling
is
described
with
a
unique
monophosphine
ligand,
Azaphos.
This
method
provides
new
ligand
framework
that
could
be
used
in
reactions
to
prepare
the
axially
chiral
compounds.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
135(26)
Published: April 26, 2023
Abstract
Transition
metal‐catalyzed
hydrofunctionalization
of
methylenecyclopropanes
(MCPs)
has
presented
a
considerable
challenge
due
to
the
difficult
manipulation
regioselectivity
and
complicated
reaction
patterns.
Herein,
we
report
straightforward
Pd‐catalyzed
ring‐opening
hydrophosphinylation
MCPs
via
highly
selective
C−C
bond
cleavage.
This
method
allows
for
rapid
efficient
access
wide
range
chiral
allylic
phosphine
oxides
in
good
yields
high
enantioselectivities.
Additionally,
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
were
performed
elucidate
mechanism
origin
enantioselectivity.