ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Abstract
Spirocyclobutyl
oxindoles,
characterized
by
their
unique
three‐dimensional
structures,
are
valuable
building
blocks
for
many
pharmacophores
and
drug
units.
However,
stereoselective
synthetic
strategies
these
scaffolds
remain
underdeveloped,
with
most
existing
methods
relying
on
transition
metal
catalysts
stoichiometric
redox
reagents.
In
this
work,
we
introduce
an
electrochemical
strain‐release
driven
cascade
spirocyclization
of
bicyclo[1.1.0]butane
(BCB)
derivatives
the
synthesis
functionalized
spirocyclobutyl
oxindoles.
Tetrabutylammonium
bromide
serves
a
dual
purpose
as
both
supporting
electrolyte
brominating
agent.
The
method
offers
broad
substrate
scope,
high
atom
economy,
excellent
diastereoselectivity.
stereoselectivity
product
is
controlled
minimizing
dipolar
repulsion
between
amide
C=O
C−Br
bonds.
We
also
explored
methodology′s
versatility
applying
it
to
various
functionalizations
demonstrated
its
scalability
practical
use.
efficient
derivatization
products
allowed
rapid
creation
diverse
library
Tetrahedron Chem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. 100070 - 100070
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
(BCBs)
and
[1.1.1]propellanes
(tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]pentanes,
TCPs)
are
structurally
unique
compounds
with
different
chemical
properties.
Strain-release
driven
reactions
have
emerged
as
an
atom-
step-economic
strategy
for
the
organic
synthesis.
Using
this
strategy,
a
variety
of
functional
ring
molecules
been
efficiently
synthesized,
including
various
cyclobutane
molecules,
bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes,
bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes,
others.
More
specifically,
these
strain
release-driven
include
aspects
nucleophilic
addition,
radical
electrophilic
or
transition
metal
catalysis.
This
review
will
discuss
recent
developments
in
strain-release
transformations
bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
[1.1.1]propellanes.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(31), P. 12473 - 12479
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
(BCBs),
featuring
two
fused
cyclopropane
rings,
have
found
widespread
application
in
organic
synthesis.
Their
versatile
reactivity
towards
radicals,
nucleophiles,
cations,
and
carbenes
makes
them
suitable
for
various
reactions,
including
ring-opening
annulation
strategies.
Despite
this
versatility,
their
potential
as
enophiles
an
ene
reaction
remains
underexplored.
Considering
given
the
challenges
of
achieving
diastereoselectivity
reactions
BCBs,
herein,
we
present
a
unique
method
utilizing
BCBs
mild
diastereoselective
Sc(OTf)
The
exploration
of
C(sp3)-rich
three-dimensional
(3D)
scaffolds
as
bioisosteres
for
planar
aromatics
has
garnered
increasing
attention.
While
the
bioisosterism
benzenes
been
extensively
studied,
pyridines,
second
most
prevalent
aromatic
compounds
in
pharmaceuticals,
faces
additional
challenges
and
encountered
surprisingly
limited
success.
In
this
study,
we
propose
unprecedented
2-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptenes
effective
1,3,5-trisubstituted
pyridines
terms
not
only
3D
conformation
but
also
basicity.
We
develop
a
pyridine-boryl
radical-catalyzed
[3π
+
2σ]
cycloaddition
reaction
vinyl
azides
with
bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
(BCBs)
an
efficient
synthetic
approach.
Synthetic
manipulation
products
reveals
valuable
handles,
allowing
modular
synthesis
various
pyridine
bioisosteres.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(13), P. 3576 - 3582
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Substituent-controlled
regiodivergent
synthesis
of
aza-analogs
β-lactam
and
γ-fused
lactam
derivatives
via
the
visible-light-induced
Wolff
rearrangement
α-diazoketones
azo
esters.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(30), P. 6396 - 6401
Published: July 24, 2024
Spirocyclobutyl
oxindoles
have
garnered
substantial
attention
in
drug
discovery
and
pharmaceuticals
owing
to
their
wide
range
of
biological
activities.
Strain-release
small-ring
compounds
is
a
powerful
strategy
enable
efficient
access
complex
molecules.
In
this
study,
we
successfully
realized
photoredox-catalyzed
strain-release
radical
spirocyclization
approach
attain
functionalized
spirocyclobutyl
oxindoles.
A
diverse
array
radicals,
such
as
sulfonyl,
phosphonyl,
trifluoromethyl,
were
added
efficiently
the
strained
C-C
σ-bond
bicyclobutanes
(BCBs)
afford
library
Furthermore,
obtained
products
could
be
transformed
into
valuable
building
blocks.
The
observed
reactivity
selectivity
been
rationalized
based
on
density
functional
theory
calculations.
Helvetica Chimica Acta,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
Abstract
The
integration
of
sustainable
practices,
such
as
employing
renewable
light
sources
for
synthesizing
valuable
synthetic
scaffolds,
has
been
progressing
over
the
past
few
decades.
Among
these
noteworthy
organic
frameworks,
lactams,
particularly
γ‐lactams,
have
established
their
prominence
due
to
extensive
applications
in
pharmaceutical,
agricultural,
and
medicinal
domains.
This
growing
significance
γ‐lactams
spurred
considerable
interest
synthesis,
especially
via
milder,
more
sustainable,
environmentally
friendly
methods.
In
recent
years,
numerous
innovative
reaction
mechanisms
explored,
highlighting
how
photocatalysis
can
enable
formation
from
readily
accessible
precursors
through
C−N
bond
cyclization
processes.
review
emphasizes
potential
photocatalytic
strategies
not
only
enhance
current
methods
but
also
foster
development
greener
chemical
processes
future.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 4, 2025
Here,
we
report
a
protocol
for
the
synthesis
of
skipped
dienes
through
cross-coupling
bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
with
trifluoromethyl
triftosylhydrazones.
The
reaction
is
run
using
TpBr3Cu(NCMe)
as
catalyst
to
give
access
library
trifluoromethylated
(32
examples,
≤98%
yield)
excellent
E/Z
selectivity
under
mild
and
operationally
safe
conditions.
presented
methods
proved
be
compatible
various
functionalized
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(16), P. 12225 - 12233
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Skipped
dienes
are
not
only
present
in
fatty
acid
primary
metabolites
and
natural
products
but
also
serve
as
reactive
intermediates
diverse
chemical
synthesis.
Despite
this,
the
regioselective
stereoselective
synthesis
of
skipped
remains
a
challenging
goal.
Strain
release
organic
molecules
is
powerful
tool
for
creating
complexity
under
mild
conditions.
The
reactivity
strained
bicyclo[1.1.0]butane
(BCB)
systems
mainly
dominated
by
transformations
relying
on
their
innate
electrophilic
reactivity.
Herein,
we
report
rare
example
carbene-type
BCB
system
based
rhodium–carbene
chemistry,
which
enables
highly
through
strain
release.
reaction
compatible
with
range
functional
groups
both
diazo
compounds
BCBs
could
be
applied
successfully
to
complex
structures,
providing
valuable
functionalizable
dienes.
introduced
during
served
synthetic
handles
downstream
manipulations.
high
stereoselectivity
observed
has
been
rationalized
DFT
calculations,
suggests
that
likely
proceeding
via
concerted
mechanism,
noncovalent
interactions
between
metallocarbene
control
exclusive
selectivity.