Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(23)
Published: Oct. 9, 2023
A
sustainable
and
metal-free
protocol
has
been
described
for
the
reduction
of
unprotected
indoles.
The
catalytic
system
consists
B(C6
F5
)3
THF
as
a
Lewis
acid-base
pair
that
can
activate
B-H
bond
pincolborane
(HBpin).
encompasses
broad
substrate
scope.
Control
experiments
were
conducted
to
understand
possible
intermediates
involved
during
present
protocol.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(26)
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Abstract
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
mono‐alkylation
methodologies
targeting
crucial
nitrogen
moieties
–
amines,
amides,
and
sulfonamides
found
in
organic
building
blocks
pharmaceuticals.
Emphasizing
the
intersection
chemical
precision
with
drug
discovery,
central
challenge
addressed
is
achieving
one‐pot
mono‐selective
short‐chain
N‐alkylations
(methylations,
ethylations,
n
‐propylations),
preventing
undesired
overalkylation.
Additionally,
sustainable,
safe,
benign
alternatives
to
traditional
alkylating
agents,
including
alcohols,
carbon
dioxide,
carboxylic
acids,
nitriles,
alkyl
phosphates,
quaternary
ammonium
salts,
carbonates,
are
explored.
review,
categorized
by
nature
agent,
aids
researchers
selecting
suitable
methods
for
N‐alkylation.
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(10), P. 2400 - 2410
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
In
this
study,
we
present
the
first
catalytic
methodology
for
synthesizing
N-methyl
secondary
amides
via
dehydrative
condensation
of
hydroxycarboxylic
acids
with
readily
available
and
safe
aqueous
methylamine,
employing
diboronic
acid
anhydride
(DBAA)
as
catalyst.
DBAA
catalysis
can
also
be
applied
to
direct
amidations
using
ethylamine
or
dimethylamine.
Moreover,
demonstrate
applicability
system
concise
synthesis
eight
biologically
active
compounds
containing
β-amino
alcohol
motifs,
including
halostachine,
synephrine,
longimammine,
phenylephrine,
metanephrine,
normacromerine,
etilefrine,
macromerine.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Herein,
we
report
the
carbene-like
activity
of
a
nonisolable,
highly
ambiphilic
cyclic
(alkenyl)(amino)carbene
(SMeCAenAC,
3),
which
is
stabilized
as
[(SMeCAenAC)(H)N(SiMe3)2]
(4).
This
protected
form
(4)
stable
in
air
and
moisture.
Compound
4
can
be
used
carbene
source
through
deamination
upon
heating
to
130-140
°C.
Moreover,
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
indicate
that
SMeCAenAC
has
smallest
singlet-triplet
gap
(37.05
kcal/mol)
narrow
highest
occupied
molecule
orbital
(HOMO)-lowest
unoccupied
molecular
(LUMO)
(3.92
eV)
among
(alkyl)(amino)carbenes
(CAACs).
The
precursor
(3)
synthesized
on
multigram
scale
with
good
yield.
SMeCAenAC-coordinated
copper
complex
showed
excellent
efficiency
catalytic
addition
phenols
electron-deficient
olefins.
study
also
highlights
[SMeCAenAC-H]OTf
for
metal-free
catalysis,
property
uniquely
characteristic
an
carbene,
even
though
formation
free
was
not
achieved.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 25, 2025
A
new
catalytic
conversion
type
of
nitro
substrate
with
CO2
as
a
single-carbon
source
is
presented,
wherein
great
collection
azaheterocycles
generated
by
newly
established
iridium-catalyzed,
copper-induced
reductive
system.
This
procedure
handily
employs
poly(methylhydrosiloxane)
(PMHS)
the
reductant
to
simultaneously
realize
dual
reduction
highest
oxidation-state
and
units
in
one
operation.
Elaborate
mechanistic
studies
illustrate
essential
role
iridium
catalyst
reducing
NO2
moiety
well
double
functions
copper
additive
subsequent
formylation
C-H
cyclization
steps.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 11, 2025
This
study
reports
the
catalytic
N-methylation
of
NH-sulfoximines
using
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
under
metal-free
conditions.
A
mesoionic
N-heterocyclic
olefin
(mNHO)
was
used
as
a
catalyst
for
in
presence
9-borabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane
(9-BBN)
mild
process
to
convert
various
into
N-methylsulfoximines.
protocol
also
applicable
synthesis
13C-labeled
N-methylsulfoximines
13CO2.
mechanistic
cycle
proposed
by
performing
series
control
reactions
and
successfully
characterizing
active
intermediates
either
single-crystal
X-ray
or
NMR
spectroscopic
studies.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
Stereogenic
units
are
a
critical
source
of
molecular
complexity,
but
their
stereoselective
formation
via
main
group
ambiphiles─which
suitable
for
derivatizing
wide
scope
functionalities─is
largely
unexplored.
Herein,
using
chiral
cyclic
(alkyl)(amino)carbenes
(ChiCAACs),
we
study
stereoinduction
during
the
oxidative
addition
E-H
σ-bonds
(E
=
C,
N,
O,
Si,
P).
Through
computational
modeling,
relationship
between
stereochemical
outcome
and
mechanism
is
elucidated,
providing
insight
into
when
why
ChiCAACs
exhibit
excellent
stereoselectivities.
Altogether,
these
results
demonstrate
potential
ambiphiles
to
generate
stereogenic
in
highly
controlled
manner
opening
avenues
applying
"metal-like"
reactivity
metal-free
asymmetric
syntheses.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(62)
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Abstract
The
synthesis
and
reactivity
of
an
air
water
stable
Bicyclic
(alkyl)(amino)carbene
(BICAAC)
stabilized
phosphenium
cation
(1)
is
reported.
Air
are
rare
in
the
literature.
Compound
1
obtained
by
reaction
BICAAC
with
Ph
2
PCl
THF
followed
anion
exchange
LiOTf.
reduction
oxidation
yielded
corresponding
α‐radical
phosphine
species
(2)
oxide
(3)
respectively.
All
compounds
well
characterized
single
crystal
X‐ray
diffraction
studies.
Lewis
acidity
3
determined
conducting
fluoride
ion
affinity
experiments
using
UV‐Vis
spectrophotometry
multinuclei
NMR
spectroscopy.
Compounds
exhibited
selective
binding
to
but
did
not
interact
other
halides
(Cl
−
Br
).
Quantum
chemical
calculations
were
performed
understand
structure
nature
bonding
interactions
these
compounds,
as
comprehend
specific
over
halide
ions.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 8087 - 8095
Published: May 8, 2024
In
this
report,
an
unusual
bond
activation
strategy
has
been
demonstrated
by
BICAAC,
which
essentially
emulates
the
behavior
of
a
transition
metal.
The
ambiphilic
nature
specific
carbene
facilitated
simultaneous
proton
and
hydride
capture
from
alcohol
molecule
to
carry
out
smooth
dehydrogenation
under
mild
conditions.
route
closely
follows
traditional
metal–ligand
bifunctional
substrate.
hydrogen
extracted
substrate
becomes
stored
in
carbon,
unambiguously
ascertained
isolation
intermediate
its
X-ray
crystallographic
characterization.
Such
event
further
interrogated
detail
deuterium-labeling
experiment
DFT
computations
substantiate
critical
role
carbene's
ambiphilicity.
Additionally,
delivered
situ-generated
olefinic
completely
mimic
borrowing
reaction
organocatalytic
fashion.
Both
rehydrogenation
reactions
have
conducted
single
pot
using
BICAAC
as
catalyst
that
alkylates
fluorene
at
9-position
series
alcohols
alkyl
source.
A
thorough
mechanistic
sketch
describes
involvement
radical
for
latter
part
reaction,
overall
bringing
different
outlook
carbene-promoted
small-molecule
reactions.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(21)
Published: July 16, 2024
Abstract
Here
we
report
on
the
use
of
formic
acid
as
a
green
and
safe
reagent
for
N‐methylation
primary
amides
in
presence
Pd/In
2
O
3
solid
catalyst.
No
additive
is
needed
are
selectively
N‐methylated
good
to
excellent
yields.
The
reaction
operates
through
formylation/reduction
pathway,
leaving
amide
carbonyl
untouched.
Dalton Transactions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
covers
the
synthesis,
characterization,
and
reactivity
of
bicyclic(alkyl)(amino)carbenes
(BICAACs)
outlines
diverse
applications
BICAACs
in
organometallic
chemistry,
metal-free
catalysis,
main-group
chemistry.