The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
89(1), P. 719 - 724
Published: Dec. 27, 2023
This
study
presents
a
stepwise
exoselective
[3
+
2]
cycloaddition
reaction
of
alkynols
with
ketones,
leading
to
the
synthesis
4-methylene-1,3-dioxolane
derivatives.
Remarkably,
without
any
Thorpe–Ingold
induced
effect,
cyclization
was
demonstrated
complete
regio-
and
chemoselectivity,
which
solely
promoted
by
cesium
carbonate.
A
wide
range
unactivated
ketones
are
viable
under
these
mild
conditions,
both
primary
tertiary
compatible
reactions.
We
have
prepared
diverse
array
highly
dense
exomethylene
1,3-dioxolane
rings
demonstrating
remarkable
tolerance
for
various
functional
groups.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
A
regioselective
synthesis
of
the
dihydroquinolin-4-one
4
is
achieved
from
aryne-mediated
annulation
an
o-(trimethylsilyl)aryl
triflate
1
with
N-tosyl-2-enamide
2
in
presence
TBAT
toluene,
whereas
chroman-4-imine
5
formed
reaction
N-(tert-butylsulfinyl)-2-enamide
3
and
TBAF
THF.
Governing
factors
for
regioselectivity
have
been
accounted
as
strong
steric
electronic
effects
between
N-toluenesulfonyl
N-tert-butylsulfinyl
groups
3.
The
methods
described
herein
are
successful
various
substrates
or
high
levels
regioselectivity,
diastereoselectivity
5.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 27, 2025
Dearomative
cycloadditions
(DACs)
with
ortho-
and
para-variants
have
been
well
documented
under
visible
light-mediated
triplet-triplet
energy
transfer
(VLEnT)
catalysis.
The
prospective
[3
+
2]
or
the
meta-DACs
propelled
via
VLEnT
catalysis
remains
elusive.
Classically,
are
known
harsher
UV
irradiations
symmetry
allowed
in
excited
singlet
potential
surface.
Herein,
we
report
formal
of
2-acetonaphthalenes
propagated
a
two-step
cascade
circumventing
attainment
energetically
higher
states.
photosensitizer
selectively
promotes
[4
cycloaddition
followed
by
contra-thermodynamic
di-π-methane
type
skeleton
rearrangement
cascade.
DFT
studies
conjugation
electrochemical,
photoluminescence,
kinetic,
quadratic
dependency,
control
experiments
support
described
protocol
delivers
highly
sp3-rich
polycyclic
frameworks
high
yields
wide
functional
group
tolerance.
inclusion
bioactive
molecules
establishment
array
post-synthetic
derivatizations
further
underscores
adaptability
methodology
for
generating
complex
three-dimensional
molecules.
reactions
acknowledged
their
capacity
to
rapidly
efficiently
generate
molecular
complexity,
creating
sp3-enriched
3D
from
simple
2D
aromatic
feedstocks.
Here,
authors
dearomative
meta-cycloaddition
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(5)
Published: Nov. 30, 2023
Azomethine
imines,
as
a
prominent
class
of
1,3-dipolar
species,
hold
great
significance
and
potential
in
organic
medicinal
chemistry.
However,
the
reported
synthesis
centrally
chiral
azomethine
imines
relies
on
kinetic
resolution,
construction
axially
remains
unexplored.
Herein,
we
present
through
copper-
or
phosphoric
acid
catalyzed
ring-closure
reactions
N'-(2-alkynylbenzylidene)hydrazides,
showcasing
high
efficiency,
mild
conditions,
broad
substrate
scope,
excellent
enantioselectivity.
Furthermore,
biological
evaluation
revealed
that
synthesized
effectively
protect
dorsal
root
ganglia
(DRG)
neurons
by
inhibiting
apoptosis
induced
oxaliplatin,
offering
promising
therapeutic
approach
for
chemotherapy-induced
peripheral
neuropathy
(CIPN).
Remarkably,
(S)-
(R)-atropisomers
displayed
distinct
neuroprotective
activities,
underscoring
axial
stereochemistry.
Medicinal Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(5), P. 1971 - 2014
Published: March 21, 2024
Atropisomerism,
an
expression
of
axial
chirality
caused
by
limited
bond
rotation,
is
a
prominent
aspect
within
the
field
medicinal
chemistry.
It
has
been
shown
that
atropisomers
wide
range
compounds,
including
established
FDA-approved
drugs
and
experimental
molecules,
display
markedly
different
biological
activities.
The
time-dependent
reversal
in
poses
complexity
obstacles
process
drug
discovery
development.
Nonetheless,
recent
progress
understanding
atropisomerism
enhanced
characterization
methods
have
greatly
assisted
chemists
effective
development
atropisomeric
molecules.
This
article
provides
comprehensive
review
their
special
design
thoughts,
synthetic
routes,
activities,
serving
as
reference
for
synthesis
evaluation
bioactive
future.
With
the
renaissance
of
visible
light-mediated
triplet-triplet
energy
transfer
(VLEnT)
catalysis
as
a
greener
and
milder
catalytic
regime,
dearomative
cycloadditions
(DAC)
have
emerged
powerful
arsenal
in
arriving
at
sophisticated
three-dimensional
molecular
scaffolds.
ortho-
para-variants
having
been
well
documented
under
VLEnT
meta-cycloadditions
being
known
to
be
symmetry
allowed
excited
singlet
potential
surface
harsher
UV
irradiations,
prospective
[3
+
2]
propelled
via
remains
elusive.
Herein,
we
report
formal
meta-cycloaddition
2-acetonaphthalenes
propagated
two-step
cascade
circumventing
attainment
energetically
higher
states.
The
work
showcases
judicious
selection
photosensitizer
backed
by
DFT
calculations
selectively
promote
[4
DAC
followed
contra-thermodynamic
stepwise
skeleton
rearrangement
cascade.
detailed
studies
conjugation
with
electrochemical,
photoluminescence,
kinetic,
quadratic
dependency,
control
experiments
support
observed
meta-selectivity
over
para-DAC
was
rationalized
reactivity
difference
triplet
spin
surfaces.
described
protocol
delivers
highly
sp3-rich
polycyclic
frameworks
high
yields
moderate
selectivities
wide
functional
group
tolerance.
inclusion
bioactive
agents
establishment
array
post-synthetic
derivatizations
further
climaxes
efficiency
designed
protocol.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(34)
Published: April 15, 2024
Dearomative
Diels-Alder
cycloadditions
between
nitroarenes
and
2-trimethylsilyloxycyclohexadiene
are
carried
out
under
high
pressure
at
room
temperature
in
the
absence
of
any
chemical
promoter.
Reactions
performed
with
different
arenes,
including
highly
aromatic
naphthalenes
quinolines.
They
lead
to
3D-scaffolds
exquisite
exo-diastereoselectivity.
The
exo
approach
is
characterized
by
lower
distortion
substrates
a
late
TS
more
favorable
orbital
interactions
presumably
nitro
group
dienic
part,
explaining
stereoselectivity.
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
365(18), P. 3075 - 3081
Published: July 28, 2023
Abstract
A
palladium‐catalyzed
intermolecular
dearomative
formal
[4+2]
annulation
of
phenols
with
propargyl
electrophiles
is
reported,
enabling
substituent‐controlled
regiodivergent
synthesis
a
wide
range
skeletally
diverse
spirocyclohexadienones
good
yields.
The
regiodivergence
could
be
precisely
controlled
by
adjusting
the
steric
hindrance
O
‐
and
N
‐substituents
from
binucleophilic
substrates,
where
substrates
an
‐nucleophilic
site
were
converted
into
spiro[chromane‐4,1′‐cyclohexane]‐2′,5′‐dien‐4′‐ones
complete
regioselectivity
(
Z
)‐selectivity,
whereas
‐nucleophiles
enabled
different
process
to
access
spiro[cyclohexane‐1,4′‐quinoline]‐2,5‐dien‐4‐ones.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
136(5)
Published: Nov. 30, 2023
Abstract
Azomethine
imines,
as
a
prominent
class
of
1,3‐dipolar
species,
hold
great
significance
and
potential
in
organic
medicinal
chemistry.
However,
the
reported
synthesis
centrally
chiral
azomethine
imines
relies
on
kinetic
resolution,
construction
axially
remains
unexplored.
Herein,
we
present
through
copper‐
or
phosphoric
acid
catalyzed
ring‐closure
reactions
N
′‐(2‐alkynylbenzylidene)hydrazides,
showcasing
high
efficiency,
mild
conditions,
broad
substrate
scope,
excellent
enantioselectivity.
Furthermore,
biological
evaluation
revealed
that
synthesized
effectively
protect
dorsal
root
ganglia
(DRG)
neurons
by
inhibiting
apoptosis
induced
oxaliplatin,
offering
promising
therapeutic
approach
for
chemotherapy‐induced
peripheral
neuropathy
(CIPN).
Remarkably,
(
S
)‐
R
)‐atropisomers
displayed
distinct
neuroprotective
activities,
underscoring
axial
stereochemistry.