Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
135(4)
Published: Nov. 22, 2022
Abstract
A
chiral
Brønsted
acid
catalysed
phosphine‐mediated
deoxygenation
protocol
is
reported.
This
metal‐free
method
provides
a
precise
kinetic
resolution
platform
for
azaarylethynyl
tertiary
alcohols,
which
are
broad
category
of
biologically
and
synthetically
important
azaarene
derivatives.
In
addition
to
providing
an
efficient
the
first
asymmetric
preparation
these
strategy
facilitates
construction
azaaryl‐functionalized
allenes
with
good
excellent
enantioselectivities.
The
high
selectivity
factors
(
s
up
235),
substrate
scope,
ability
convert
azaaryl
compounds
into
both
alcohols
robustly
underscore
efficiency
promising
utility
this
method.
practicability
further
validated
by
successful
synthesis
deuterated
ee
values
substantial
incorporation
deuterium
using
inexpensive
D
2
O
as
source.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(21), P. 3916 - 3921
Published: May 22, 2023
We
report
a
copper
metallaphotocatalytic
1,2-difunctionalization
of
terminal
alkynes
with
N-hydroxyphthalimide
(NHP)
esters
and
readily
available
silyl
reagents
(TMSCN
TMSNCS)
to
access
stereodefined
trisubstituted
alkenes,
including
(E)-alkenyl
nitriles
thiocyanates.
The
reaction
proceeds
excellent
anti-stereoselectivity
demonstrates
broad
compatibility
wide
range
NHP
as
alkyl
radical
precursors.
Experimental
computational
studies
have
been
performed
gain
insight
into
the
mechanism.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(43)
Published: May 29, 2024
Visible-light-mediated
[2+2]
photocycloaddition
reaction
can
be
considered
an
ideal
solution
due
to
its
green
and
sustainable
properties,
is
one
of
the
most
efficient
methods
synthesize
four-membered
ring
motifs.
Although
research
on
alkynes
challenging
because
diminished
reactivity
alkynes,
more
significant
strain
products,
remarkable
achievements
have
been
made
in
this
field.
In
article,
we
highlight
recent
advances
visible-light-mediated
reactions
with
focus
mechanism
late-stage
synthetic
applications.
Advances
obtaining
cyclobutenes,
azetines,
oxetene
active
intermediates
continue
breakthroughs
fascinating
field
research.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 15, 2025
A
visible
light-enabled
three-component
cascade
assembles
pyrrolopyrazoles
from
arylalkynes,
benzoquinones,
and
5-aminopyrazole
through
a
mechanistically
validated
carbonyl-alkyne
metathesis/(3
+
2)-cycloaddition/1,2-aryl
migration
sequence.
This
protocol
delivers
pyrrolopyrazole
heterocycles
in
up
to
96%
yield
with
excellent
functional
group
tolerance.
Preliminary
biological
screening
identified
promising
antitumor
activity
selected
products,
highlighting
the
potential
value
of
this
method.
The
proposed
reaction
mechanism
is
supported
by
control
experiments.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(24)
Published: June 16, 2023
Chiral
ketones
and
their
derivatives
are
useful
synthetic
intermediates
for
the
synthesis
of
biologically
active
natural
products
medicinally
relevant
molecules.
Nevertheless,
general
broadly
applicable
methods
enantioenriched
acyclic
α,α-disubstituted
ketones,
especially
α,α-diarylketones,
remain
largely
underdeveloped,
owing
to
easy
racemization.
Here,
we
report
a
visible
light
photoactivation
phosphoric
acid–catalyzed
alkyne-carbonyl
metathesis/transfer
hydrogenation
one-pot
reaction
using
arylalkyne,
benzoquinone,
Hantzsch
ester
expeditious
α,α-diarylketones
with
excellent
yields
enantioselectivities.
In
reaction,
three
chemical
bonds,
including
C═O,
C─C,
C─H,
formed,
providing
de
novo
chiral
α,α-diarylketones.
Moreover,
this
protocol
provides
convenient
practical
method
synthesize
or
modify
complex
bioactive
molecules,
efficient
routes
florylpicoxamid
BRL-15572
analogs.
Computational
mechanistic
studies
revealed
that
C-H/π
interactions,
π-π
interaction,
substituents
all
play
crucial
roles
in
stereocontrol
reaction.
Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 17, 2024
Abstract
This
review
covers
the
visible
light
induced
reactions
of
quinones
such
as
benzoquinone,
naphthoquinone,
and
anthraquinone.
These
are
distinguished
by
their
fully
conjugated
structures,
which
feature
minimal
energy
gaps,
nonbonding
electron
pairs
on
oxygen
atoms.
Such
structural
attributes
facilitate
n
p
→
π*
transition,
allowing
for
easy
access
to
excited
states
rendering
highly
reactive
under
visible‐light
irradiation.
We
describe
three
primary
types
facilitated
these
electronic
characteristics:
Paternò–Büchi
(PB)
reactions,
entail
[2
+
2]
photocycloaddition
between
carbonyl
groups
alkenes
or
alkynes;
CH
activation
processes,
showcase
quinones'
versatility
in
functionalizing
hydrocarbons;
formation
donor–acceptor
complexes,
demonstrating
capability
engage
charge
transfer
interactions.
Through
this
review,
we
highlight
critical
role
play
photochemistry,
unique
properties,
broad
applicability
synthetic
organic
chemistry.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
88(9), P. 5254 - 5274
Published: April 21, 2023
The
first
diastereo-
and
enantiodivergent
asymmetric
synthesis
of
new
bis-spirocyclopropyloxindole
scaffolds
has
been
accomplished
from
the
readily
available
isatin
as
a
single
starting
material.
Four
rel-(1R,2R,3R),
rel-(1S,2S,3R),
rel-(1R,2R,3S),
rel-(1S,2S,3S)
configurations
desired
products
were
constructed
in
excellent
enantiopurity
via
simple
switch
substrates
using
chiral
auxiliary-controlled
method.
absolute
configuration
cycloadducts
with
three
contiguous
quaternary/tertiary
stereogenic
centers
was
confirmed
through
X-ray
diffraction
analysis.
A
facile
versatile
precursor
3-chlorooxindoles
also
introduced.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(12), P. 2024 - 2029
Published: March 17, 2023
Described
here
is
the
oxygenative
carbofunctionalization
of
terminal
alkynes
mediated
by
combined
rhodium
catalysis
that
enables
regioselective
quadruple
formation
C–C,
C–H,
C–O,
and
C–heteroatom
bonds.
Mechanistic
studies
suggest
a
disubstituted
vinylidene
complex
generated
upon
C–C
bond
at
alkyne
with
tethered
electrophiles
such
as
alkyl
halides,
aldehydes,
imines,
Michael
acceptors.
Subsequent
intermolecular
transfer
oxygenation
pyridine
N-oxide
generates
rhodium-complexed
ketene
intermediate
reacts
variety
heteroatom
nucleophiles
to
give
rise
cyclic
carboxylic
acid
derivatives.