The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
This
study
presents
a
method
for
synthesizing
functionalized
hydrodibenzofuran
derivatives.
Using
palladium
catalysis,
O-aryl
cyclic
vinylogous
esters
undergo
dehydrogenative
intramolecular
arylation
at
the
vinylic
carbon.
Preliminary
kinetic
isotope
effect
studies
suggest
that
C(aryl)–H
bond
cleavage
may
be
rate-determining
step.
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
365(22), P. 3855 - 3860
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
Abstract
A
rhodium(III)‐catalyzed
C−H
activation/[4+1]
annulation
of
2‐aryl‐3
H
‐indoles
and
CF
3
‐substituted
imidoyl
sulfoxonium
ylides
(TFISYs)
has
been
achieved,
producing
a
wide
variety
trifluoroacetimidoyl‐substituted
11
‐isoindolo[2,1‐a]indoles
in
51–86%
yields.
The
cascade
reaction
involves
imidoylmethylation,
tautomerization
AgOAc‐mediated
C−N
bond
formation
sequence.
could
be
scaled
up
to
2
mmol
scale.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(27), P. 10547 - 10555
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Design
concept
of
introducing
linear
structure
into
orthogonal
configuration
is
presented.
To
validate
this
concept,
1,4-diaryl
spirobifluorenes
are
synthesized
via
interannular
selective
C–H
arylation,
proving
to
be
excellent
pure
hydrocarbon
hosts.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
A
novel
Ru-catalyzed
radical-triggered
trifunctionalization
of
hexenenitriles
is
presented,
employing
a
strategy
remote
cyano
group
migration
and
meta-C(sp2)-H
functionalization.
Through
migration,
the
alkenyl
moiety
undergoes
difunctionalization
to
formation
benzylic
radical
intermediate.
This
intermediate
facilitates
para-selective
C-H
bond
addition
relative
C-Ru
within
Ru(III)
complex,
ultimately
enabling
trifunctionalization.
methodology
provides
an
efficient
route
diverse
array
nitrile-containing
compounds
with
broad
functional
compatibility.
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(6), P. 1279 - 1298
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Chemical
transformations
involving
pyrenylglycine
are
seldom
known.
This
paper
reports
the
synthesis
of
C(2)-arylated
(an
unnatural
amino
acid)
motifs
via
a
Pd(
ii
)-catalyzed
C–H
functionalization
and
arylation
in
non-K-region
pyrene.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 2512 - 2517
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
Rh(
iii
)-catalysed
cascade
C–H
functionalization/[3
+
2]
dipolar
cycloaddition
was
realized
to
deliver
gem
-difluorinated
pentacyclic
indenopyrazolopyrazolones
with
four
continuous
chiral
carbon
centres
in
a
one-pot
fashion.
This
review
delves
into
the
peroxides
or
visible
light
induced
metal-free
C–H
bond
cleavage
to
accomplish
C(sp/sp
2
/sp
3
)–H
alkylation,
alkenylation,
arylation,
carbonylation,
carbamoylation,
alkynylation
and
cyanation.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 7, 2025
ConspectusOxidative
decarboxylative
coupling
(ODC)
reactions
have
been
recognized
as
powerful
alternatives
to
traditional
cross-coupling
due
the
ability
generate
(hetero)biaryl
structures
from
simple
and
readily
available
carboxylic
acid
precursors.
These
reactions,
however,
are
underdeveloped
requirement
for
ortho-nitrobenzoate
partners
silver
salts
oxidants.
Our
research
program
has
focused
on
development
of
new
catalytic
ODC
well
mechanistic
studies
these
uncover
origin
synthetic
limitations.
As
framework
studies,
we
explored
two
key
developed
in
our
group:
(1)
a
Ni-catalyzed
arylation
reaction
that
relies
oxidant
(2)
Cu-catalyzed
thiolation
capable
operating
under
aerobic
conditions.
findings,
disclosed
this
Account,
uncovered
importance
ortho-substituent
revealed
Ag-based
oxidants
also
responsible
mediating
decarboxylation
transmetalation
steps.Systematic
exploration
series
well-defined
Ag-benzoate
complexes
allowed
us
probe
ortho-nitro
group
step.
Kinetic
measurements
large
differently
substituted
benzoates
were
found
correlate
with
field
effect
(F)
ortho-substituent,
revealing
feature
be
enhanced
reactivity
favored
benzoates.Our
an
unexpected
redox
step
system.
Synthesis
isolation
proposed
nickelacycle
Ag-aryl
intermediates
enabled
direct
study
fundamental
steps.
Catalytic
stoichiometric
complexes,
paired
DFT
calculations,
supported
which
intermediate
transfers
aryl
ligand
AgI
NiII
concomitant
oxidation
NiIII-bis(aryl)
intermediate.Finally,
detailed
demonstrated
how
catalyst
system
is
able
use
O2
terminal
oxidant.
synthesis
copper
CuI-benzoate
resting
state,
despite
oxidizing
conditions
could
support
higher
state
intermediates.
We
identified
intermediacy
diphenyl
disulfide
(PhSSPh)
formed
thiophenol
(PhSH)
partner
The
PhSSPh
proceeds
via
oxidative
transfer
PhS
fragment
CuI
analogous
observed
arylation.These
combined
suggest
significant
implications
more
broadly.
For
example,
it
appears
important
when
unable
(as
case
nickel)
but
not
needed
efficient
mediator
its
own
copper).
Furthermore,
plays
additional
role
required
itself
(such
PhSSPh).
anticipate
insights
will
facilitate
operate
milder
broader
substrate
scopes.