A
practical
method
for
N
-arylation
of
N–H
heteroarenes
with
aryl
chlorides
through
Pd/keYPhos
catalyzed
selective
cleavage
the
Ar–Cl
bond
under
mild
conditions
has
been
developed.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(18), P. 3977 - 3981
Published: April 29, 2024
A
denitrative
cyanation
of
nitroarenes
using
organocyanides
and
a
palladium
catalyst
was
developed.
The
key
for
this
reaction
the
utilization
an
aminoacetonitrile
as
cyano
source
to
avoid
generation
stoichiometric
metal-
halogen-containing
chemical
waste.
wide
range
nitroarenes,
including
heteroarenes
pharmaceutical
molecules,
can
be
converted
into
aryl
nitriles.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(35), P. 7307 - 7312
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
A
general
approach
for
the
α-arylation
of
heteroarenes
with
nitroarenes
via
denitrative
coupling
is
reported
first
time.
Various
heteroarenes,
including
derivatives
furan,
benzofuran,
pyrrole,
indole,
thiophene,
and
benzothiophene,
can
be
arylated
at
α-position
in
moderate
to
good
yields.
Mechanistic
studies
demonstrate
that
reaction
proceeds
a
CMD
pathway,
C–H
bond
activation
as
rate-determining
step.
Furthermore,
scalability
applicability
synthesis
drug
molecule
exemplify
utility
this
protocol.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(9), P. 6575 - 6583
Published: April 24, 2024
Nitroarenes
are
known
for
their
stability,
low
toxicity,
easy
availability,
and
cost-effectiveness,
making
them
one
of
the
most
fundamental
chemical
feedstocks.
The
direct
utilization
nitroarenes
as
nitrogen
sources
in
amidation
reactions
offers
significant
advantages
over
using
arylamines.
Herein,
we
disclose
a
streamlined
method
constructing
α-ketoamides
through
coupling
with
α-oxocarboxylic
acids.
This
transformation
obviates
need
preparing,
isolating,
purifying
arylamines,
leading
to
improved
efficiency,
time
savings.
This
review
aims
to
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
of
the
expanding
utility
nitroarenes
and
their
potential
for
future
applications
in
synthetic
organic
chemistry.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
A
copper-catalyzed
novel
synthesis
of
symmetric
diarylamines
was
achieved
from
aryl
boronic
acids
and
NaNO2.
This
protocol
employs
as
the
commercially
available
arylation
reagents
sodium
nitrite
(NaNO2)
cheap,
stable,
solid
amino
source.
Under
a
simple
ligand-
base-free
copper
catalytic
system
(CuCl
sole
catalyst),
wide
range
could
be
obtained
in
moderate
to
good
yields.
Notably,
use
Na15NO2
produce
15N-labeled
diarylamines,
which
would
otherwise
difficult
prepare
by
known
methods.
European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(45)
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Abstract
Nitroarenes
are
fundamental
feedstocks
in
the
chemical
industry.
Their
relatively
inert
C−NO
2
bond
allows
for
late‐stage
modifications
of
molecules
and
exhibits
complete
orthogonality
to
reactivity
C‐halogen
cross‐coupling
reactions.
The
denitrative
functionalization
nitroarenes
holds
significant
appeal
due
it
avoids
use
aryl
halides,
thereby
simplifying
reaction
steps
improving
atom
step
economy.
Recent
progress
direct
includes
palladium‐catalyzed
coupling,
copper‐catalyzed
as
well
metal‐free
one‐pot
functionalization.
In
this
review,
we
provide
a
concise
overview
these
advancements,
detailing
features
mechanisms.
This
summary
aims
highlight
versatility
efficiency
methodologies,
offering
insights
into
their
potential
applications
inspiring
further
research
promising
area
organic
synthesis.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
The
functionalization
of
the
C-Cl
bond
in
unactivated
aryl
chlorides
under
mild
conditions
presents
a
significant
challenge.
We
disclose
general
protocol
for
constructing
both
partially
and
entirely
unsymmetrical
tertiary
phosphines
through
Pd/keYPhos-catalyzed
coupling
with
secondary
conditions.
reaction
exhibits
excellent
functional
group
tolerance
broad
substrate
scopes.
Furthermore,
rapid
synthesis
ligands
luminescent
compound
sTPPs,
alongside
gram-scale
systhesis,
demonstrates
practical
applicability
this
method.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(93), P. 13754 - 13757
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
mild,
transition-metal-free
photochemical
process
for
reductive
denitration
of
nitroarenes
with
broad
functional
group
compatibility
has
been
developed.