Catalysis Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(18), P. 5259 - 5266
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
origin
of
regio-
and
stereoselectivities
NHC-catalyzed
enantioselective
radical
reactions
an
enal
a
pyridinium
salt
has
been
explored
via
theory
for
the
first
time.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(18), P. 12300 - 12309
Published: April 24, 2024
Metallaphotoredox
cross-coupling
is
a
well-established
strategy
for
generating
clinically
privileged
aliphatic
scaffolds
via
single-electron
reactivity.
Correspondingly,
expanding
metallaphotoredox
to
encompass
new
C(
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
The
integration
of
ligand-to-metal
charge
transfer
(LMCT)
catalytic
paradigms
with
radical
intermediates
has
transformed
the
selective
functionalization
inert
C-H
bonds,
facilitating
use
nonprecious
metal
catalysts
in
demanding
transformations.
Notably,
aerobic
carbonylation
methane
to
acetic
acid
remains
formidable
due
rapid
oxidation
methyl
radicals,
producing
undesired
C1
oxygenates.
We
present
an
iron
terpyridine
catalyst
utilizing
LMCT
achieve
exceptional
C2/C1
selectivity
through
synergistic
photoexcitation,
generation,
and
carbonylation.
Mechanistic
studies
highlight
critical
roles
Fe(II)
Fe-carbonyl
complexes
bypassing
via
a
rebound-like
pathway,
unlocking
unprecedented
efficiency
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(7), P. 3137 - 3145
Published: Feb. 8, 2022
Diradical
generation
followed
by
radical–radical
cross-coupling
is
a
powerful
synthetic
tool,
but
its
detailed
mechanism
has
yet
to
be
established.
Herein,
we
proposed
and
confirmed
new
model
named
relayed
proton-coupled
electron
transfer
(relayed-PCET)
for
diradical
generation,
which
could
open
door
reactions.
Quantum
mechanics
calculations
were
performed
on
selected
carbene-mediated
reaction
designed
model,
the
exact
electronic
structural
changes
during
radical
processes
have
been
observed
first
time.
Organic Process Research & Development,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
26(8), P. 2240 - 2269
Published: July 11, 2022
This
Review
examines
parts
per
million
(ppm)
palladium
concentrations
in
catalytic
cross-coupling
reactions
and
their
relationship
with
mole
percentage
(mol
%).
Most
studies
chemistry
have
historically
focused
on
the
concentration
ratio
between
(pre)catalyst
limiting
reagent
(substrate),
expressed
as
mol
%.
Several
recent
papers
outlined
use
of
"ppm
level"
an
alternative
means
describing
reaction
systems.
led
us
to
delve
deeper
into
literature
assess
whether
is
a
practically
useful
descriptor
catalyst
quantities
palladium-catalyzed
reactions.
Indeed,
we
conjectured
that
many
could,
unknowingly,
employed
low
levels"
(pre)catalyst,
generally,
what
would
spread
ppm
look
like
across
selection
reported
vast
array
literature.
In
few
selected
examples,
examined
other
metal
systems
for
comparison
palladium.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(19), P. 11547 - 11556
Published: Sept. 8, 2022
Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes
(BCPs)
are
of
great
interest
to
the
agrochemical,
materials,
and
pharmaceutical
industries.
In
particular,
synthetic
methods
access
1,3-dicarbosubsituted
BCP-aryls
have
recently
been
developed,
but
most
protocols
rely
on
stepwise
C–C
bond
formation
via
initial
manipulation
BCP
core
make
electrophile
or
nucleophile
followed
by
a
second
step
(e.g.,
transition-metal-mediated
cross-coupling
step)
form
key
BCP-aryl
bond.
Moreover,
despite
prevalence
C–F
bonds
in
bioactive
compounds,
one-pot,
multicomponent
directly
functionalize
[1.1.1]propellane
corresponding
fluoroalkyl
scaffolds
lacking.
this
work,
we
describe
conceptually
different
approach
diverse
(fluoro)alkyl
at
low
temperatures
fast
reaction
times
enabled
an
iron-catalyzed
radical
from
readily
available
halides,
[1.1.1]propellane,
Grignard
reagents.
Further,
experimental
computational
mechanistic
studies
provide
insights
into
mechanism
ligand
effects
nature
formation.
Finally,
these
used
develop
method
rapidly
versatile
(difluoro)alkyl
halides
bisphosphine-iron
catalysis.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(17)
Published: Feb. 18, 2022
Abstract
We
herein
report
the
preparation
of
solid
and
salt‐stabilized
silylzinc
pivalates
from
corresponding
silyllithium
reagents
via
transmetalation
with
Zn(OPiv)
2
.
These
resulting
organosilylzinc
show
enhanced
air
moisture
stability
unique
reactivity
in
silylative
difunctionalization
alkenes.
Thus,
a
practical
chelation‐assisted
nickel‐catalyzed
regioselective
alkyl
benzylsilylation
alkenes
has
been
developed,
which
provides
an
easy
method
to
access
silanes
broad
substrate
scope
wide
functional
group
compatibility.
Kinetic
experiments
highlight
that
OPiv‐coordination
is
crucial
improve
pivalates.
Furthermore,
late‐stage
functionalizations
druglike
molecules
versatile
modifications
products
illustrate
synthetical
utility
this
protocol.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Dec. 23, 2022
Given
the
widespread
significance
of
vicinal
diamine
units
in
organic
synthesis,
pharmaceuticals
and
functional
materials,
as
well
privileged
molecular
catalysts,
an
efficient
practical
strategy
that
avoids
use
stoichiometric
strong
oxidants
is
highly
desirable.
We
herein
report
application
ligand-to-metal
charge
transfer
(LMCT)
excitation
to
1,2-diazidation
reactions
from
alkenes
TMSN
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(7), P. 4903 - 4912
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Cross-electrophile
couplings
are
influential
reactions
that
typically
require
a
terminal
reductant
or
photoredox
conditions.
We
discovered
an
iron-catalyzed
reaction
couples
benzyl
halides
with
disulfides
to
yield
thioether
products
in
the
absence
of
and
under
The
disclosed
platform
proceeds
without
sulfur-induced
catalyst
poisoning
use
exogenous
base,
supporting
broad
scope
circumventing
undesired
elimination
pathways.
applied
developed
chemistry
new
mode
disulfide
bioconjugation,
drug
synthesis,
gram-scale
product
derivatization.
Lastly,
we
performed
mechanistic
experiments
better
understand
stereoablative
between
two
electrophiles.
Disulfides
benzylic
thioethers
imperative
for
biological
pharmaceutical
applications
but
remain
severely
understudied
comparison
their
ethereal
amino
counterparts.
Hence,
expect
this
iron
catalysis
downstream
be
interest
greater
scientific
community.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(13), P. 9404 - 9412
Published: March 20, 2024
The
catalytic
and
enantioselective
construction
of
quaternary
(all-carbon
substituents)
stereocenters
poses
a
formidable
challenge
in
organic
synthesis
due
to
the
hindrance
caused
by
steric
factors.
One
conceptually
viable
potentially
versatile
approach
is
coupling
C–C
bond
through
an
outer-sphere
mechanism,
accompanied
realization
enantiocontrol
cooperative
catalysis;
however,
examples
such
processes
are
yet
be
identified.
Herein,
we
present
method
for
creating
different
compounds
with
photoredox/Fe/chiral
primary
amine
triple
catalysis.
This
facilitates
connection
unactivated
alkyl
source
tertiary
moiety,
which
also
rare.
scalable
process
exhibits
mild
conditions,
does
not
necessitate
use
base,
possesses
good
functional-group
tolerance.
Preliminary
investigations
into
underlying
mechanisms
have
provided
valuable
insights
reaction
pathway.