The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
88(19), P. 14222 - 14226
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
The
atroposelective
iridium-catalyzed
borylation
of
menthyloxy-substituted
phthalazine
heterobiaryls
with
diborons
is
reported.
Utilizing
[Ir(OMe)(COD)]2/2-aminopyridine
as
a
rarely
used
efficient
catalyst
system,
the
were
selectively
borylated
in
2-position
carbocycle,
exclusively
yielding
only
one
atropisomers,
depending
on
substitution
(+)-menthyl
or
(-)-menthyl
moieties.
Exemplary
further
functionalization
atropisomer
demonstrated
that
nickel-catalyzed
Suzuki-Miyaura
cross-coupling
an
aryl
halide
was
able
to
provide
stereoretention
certain
degree
(up
75%
de).
Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
382(6675), P. 1165 - 1170
Published: Dec. 7, 2023
Catalysts
that
distinguish
between
electronically
distinct
carbon-hydrogen
(C–H)
bonds
without
relying
on
steric
effects
or
directing
groups
are
challenging
to
design.
In
this
work,
cobalt
precatalysts
supported
by
N
-alkyl-imidazole–substituted
pyridine
dicarbene
(ACNC)
pincer
ligands
described
enable
undirected,
remote
borylation
of
fluoroaromatics
and
expansion
scope
include
electron-rich
arenes,
pyridines,
tri-
difluoromethoxylated
thereby
addressing
one
the
major
limitations
first-row
transition
metal
C–H
functionalization
catalysts.
Mechanistic
studies
established
a
kinetic
preference
for
bond
activation
at
meta
-position
despite
cobalt-aryl
complexes
resulting
from
ortho
being
thermodynamically
preferred.
Switchable
site
selectivity
in
as
function
boron
reagent
was
preliminarily
demonstrated
using
single
precatalyst.
Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(9), P. 974 - 986
Published: March 28, 2024
In
order
to
establish
design
criteria
for
Rh
C–H
borylation
catalysts,
analogues
of
the
successful
catalyst
[Rh(Ind)(SIDipp)(COE)]
(Ind
=
η5-indenyl,
SIDipp
1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-ylidene,
and
COE
cis-cyclooctene)
were
synthesized
by
changing
indenyl
carbene
ligands.
[RhCp(SIDipp)(COE)]
(1)
formed
alongside
C–C
activated,
cyclometalated
byproduct
[RhCp(κ2CAr,Ccarbene-SIDipp′)(iPr)]
(rac-2;
SIDipp′
1-(6-isopropylphenyl)-3-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-ylidene).
Computational
modeling
dissociation
showed
that
both
activation
aryl
group
is
thermally
attainable
reversible
under
experimental
conditions,
with
products
being
more
thermodynamically
stable
species.
Oxidative
addition
1
SiH(OEt)3
gave
silyl
hydride
[RhCp(H){Si(OEt)3}(SIDipp)]
(rac-3).
[Rh(Ind)(IDipp)(COE)]
(4;
IDipp
1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-imidazole-2-ylidene),
carbonyl
analogue
[Rh(Ind)(IDipp)(CO)]
(5;
νCO
1940
cm–1,
cf.
1944
cm–1
[Rh(Ind)(SIDipp)(COE)]),
[Rh(Ind)(IMe4)(COE)]
(6;
IMe4
1,3,4,5-tetramethylimidazol-2-ylidene)
also
characterized,
but
attempts
synthesize
complexes
fluorenyl
or
1,2,3,4-tetrahydrofluorenyl
ligands
not
successful.
For
catalytic
benzene
using
B2pin2,
was
inactive
at
80
°C,
superior
all
other
tested
due
shortest
induction
period.
However,
HBpin
precatalyst
4
eliminated
Catalytic
n-alkane
[Rh(Ind)(NHC)(COE)]
yields
up
21%
alkylBpin,
[RhCp*(C2H4)2]
better
catalyst.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(41), P. 37623 - 37640
Published: Oct. 2, 2023
The
C–H
borylation
and
hydroboration
reactions
have
emerged
as
promising
synthetic
tools
to
construct
organoboron
compounds.
Organoboron
compounds
of
N-heterocycles,
particularly
indole
derivatives,
found
widespread
application
in
a
variety
fields.
As
result,
considerable
advancement
the
area
indoles
was
observed
last
few
decades.
Among
various
methods
applied,
metal-free
approach
has
received
special
attention.
This
mini-review
discusses
recent
progress
under
conditions,
their
scope,
brief
mechanistic
studies.
Synlett,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(02), P. 196 - 204
Published: April 26, 2023
Abstract
This
account
summarizes
the
Cu-catalyzed
borylative
functionalizations
of
unsaturated
hydrocarbons
that
we
have
developed
over
past
decade.
First,
focus
on
regioselective
hydroboration
unsymmetrical
internal
alkynes
and
1,2-dienes.
Secondly,
a
allyl–allyl
coupling
using
1,2-dienes,
B2pin2,
an
allyl
phosphate
is
presented.
Thirdly,
introduce
boroacylation
boroformylation
1,2-dienes
by
acid
anhydride
or
formate,
respectively,
as
electrophile.
Lastly,
describe
synthesis
2-boryl-1,3-butadienes
cyclic
allylborates.
These
reactions
offer
versatile
method
for
synthesizing
broad
range
useful
compounds
also
provide
detailed
understanding
reaction
mechanism,
which
could
lead
to
development
catalysts
are
both
more
efficient
selective.
1
Introduction
2
Hydroboration
Alkynes
3
1,2-Dienes
1,3-Dienes
4
Synthesis
2-Boryl-1,3-butadienes
5
Boroallylation
6
Boroacylation
7
Boroformylation
8
Cyclic
Allylborates
9
Conclusion
Outlook
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
88(11), P. 7256 - 7271
Published: May 16, 2023
Silyl
enol
ethers
were
examined
as
a
masked
source
of
saturated
ketones
to
derive
β-aryl
enones
and
their
derivatives
by
dehydrosilylation
generate
in
situ
subsequent
oxidative
arylation
with
arylboronic
acids
transmetallation
coupling
partners
using
relayed
Pd(II)
catalysis
one
pot
under
base-free
conditions.
Oxygen
was
found
be
an
efficient
green
oxidant
enable
both
silanes
arylation.
Additionally,
conditions
can
custom-designed
take
advantage
aryl
halides
alternative
arylating
agents.
The
preparative
scope
investigated
35
examples
(up
95%
yield),
mechanistic
studies
implied
cationic
Pd(II)-based
catalytic
system.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(51), P. 38285 - 38292
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Manipulating
the
structural
differences
in
reaction
substrates
leads
to
formation
of
distinct
products.
Computational
evidence
that
supported
a
π–π
stacking
assisted
regioselectivity
regulatory
mechanism
was
presented.
Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(12)
Published: Oct. 22, 2022
Abstract
Cu‐catalyzed
borylative
functionalization
of
unsaturated
hydrocarbons
is
an
effective
method
for
synthesizing
various
organoboron
compounds
under
mild
reaction
conditions.
In
particular,
installing
carbonyl
functionalities
such
as
acyl,
formyl,
and
carboxy
groups
interesting
because
the
essential
role
these
in
organic
synthesis.
This
review
focuses
on
installation
boryl
using
Cu
catalysts.
First,
formylation
acylation
reactions
formate
esters,
acyl
halides,
or
acid
anhydrides
are
addressed.
Second,
simultaneous
incorporation
a
group
carbon
dioxide
electrophile
summarized.
Third,
borocyanation
electrophilic
cyanation
reagents
described.
Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(13), P. 1649 - 1658
Published: June 23, 2022
We
report
the
results
of
a
computational
investigation
that
shed
light
on
catalyst
structure–activity
and
selectivity
relationships
for
our
recently
developed
Rh(I)-xantphos-catalyzed
transfer
C–H
borylation
alkenes.
Our
study
uncovered
influence
ligand
properties
have
free
energy
surfaces
reactions
catalyzed
by
series
Rh
catalysts
bearing
derivatives
xantphos
with
varied
electronic
features
steric
demands.
present
full
reaction
profiles
provide
closer
look
how
different
modifications
to
structure
each
step
catalytic
reaction.
observed
increased
effects
large
effect
surfaces,
increasing
barriers,
thereby
decreasing
rates
In
turn,
can
stabilize
key
transition
states
destabilize
crucial
intermediates,
such
as
resting
catalyst,
thus
accelerating
overall
process.
Additionally,
modify
relative
alternative
pathways
therefore
affect
preferences.
general,
provides
guidelines
rational
development
new
further
enhance
performance
system
address
remaining
challenges.