Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(14)
Published: April 5, 2024
Direct
conversion
of
hydrocarbons
into
amines
represents
an
important
and
atom-economic
goal
in
chemistry
for
decades.
However,
intermolecular
cross-coupling
terminal
alkenes
with
to
form
branched
remains
extremely
challenging.
Here,
a
visible-light
Co-dual
catalyzed
direct
allylic
C─H
amination
free
afford
has
been
developed.
Notably,
challenging
aliphatic
strong
coordinating
effect
can
be
directly
used
as
C─N
coupling
partner
couple
bond
advanced
molecular
complexity.
Moreover,
the
reaction
proceeds
exclusive
regio-
chemoselectivity
at
more
steric
hinder
position
deliver
primary,
secondary,
tertiary
diverse
substitution
patterns
that
are
difficult
access
otherwise.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(27), P. 18218 - 18223
Published: June 26, 2024
Branched
allylic
esters
and
carboxylates
are
fundamental
motifs
prevalent
in
natural
products
drug
molecules.
The
direct
C-H
oxygenation
of
internal
alkenes
represents
one
the
most
straightforward
approaches,
bypassing
requirement
for
an
leaving
group
as
classical
Tsuji-Trost
reaction.
However,
current
methods
suffer
from
limited
scope─often
accompanied
by
selectivity
issues─thus
hampering
further
development.
Herein
we
report
a
photocatalytic
platform
general
solution
to
these
problems,
enabling
coupling
diverse
with
carboxylic
acids,
alcohols,
other
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(12), P. 8508 - 8519
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Tricomponent
cobalt(salen)-catalyzed
carbofunctionalization
of
unsaturated
substrates
by
radical-polar
crossover
has
the
potential
to
streamline
access
broad
classes
heteroatom-functionalized
synthetic
targets,
yet
reaction
platform
remained
elusive,
despite
well-developed
analogous
hydrofunctionalizations
mediated
high-valent
alkylcobalt
intermediates.
We
report
herein
development
a
cobalt(salen)
catalytic
system
that
enables
carbofunctionalization.
The
entails
tricomponent
decarboxylative
1,4-carboamination
dienes
and
provides
direct
route
aromatic
allylic
amines
obviating
preformed
allylation
reagents
protection
oxidation-sensitive
amines.
merges
acridine
photocatalysis
with
regioselective
1,4-carbofunctionalization
facilitates
radical
polar
phases
coupling
process,
revealing
critical
roles
reactants,
as
well
ligand
effects
nature
formal
species
on
chemo-
regioselectivity.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(26)
Published: April 20, 2024
Photoinduced
Pd-catalyzed
bisfunctionalization
of
butadienes
with
a
readily
available
organic
halide
and
nucleophile
represents
an
emerging
attractive
method
to
assemble
versatile
alkenes
bearing
various
functional
groups
at
the
allylic
position.
However,
enantiocontrol
and/or
diastereocontrol
in
C-C
or
C-X
bond-formation
step
have
not
been
solved
due
open-shell
process.
Herein,
we
present
cascade
asymmetric
dearomatization
reaction
indoles
via
photoexcited
1,2-biscarbonfunctionalization
1,3-butadienes,
wherein
control
on
both
electrophile
part
is
achieved
for
first
time
photoinduced
butadienes.
This
delivers
structurally
novel
chiral
spiroindolenines
two
contiguous
stereogenic
centers
high
diastereomeric
ratios
(up
>20
:
1
dr)
good
excellent
enantiomeric
97
3
er).
Experimental
computational
studies
mechanism
confirmed
radical
pathway
involving
excited-state
palladium
catalysis.
The
alignment
non-covalent
interactions
between
substrate
catalyst
were
found
be
essential
stereocontrol.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(50), P. 6340 - 6361
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
this
review,
the
state-of-the-art
advances
in
radical-involved
C(sp
3
)–N
bond
formation
via
metallaphotoredox
catalysis
have
been
highlighted,
which
are
organized
according
to
different
catalytic
modes,
reaction
types,
and
substrate
classes.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(30), P. 21137 - 21146
Published: July 18, 2024
The
different
enantiomers
of
specific
chiral
molecules
frequently
exhibit
disparate
biological,
physiological,
or
pharmacological
properties.
Therefore,
the
efficient
synthesis
single
is
particular
importance
not
only
to
pharmaceutical
sector
but
also
other
industrial
sectors,
such
as
agrochemical
and
fine
chemical
industries.
Deracemization,
a
process
during
which
racemic
mixture
converted
into
nonracemic
product
with
100%
atom
economy
theoretical
yield,
most
straightforward
method
access
enantioenriched
challenging
task
due
decrease
in
entropy
microscopic
reversibility.
Axially
allenes
bear
distinctive
structure
two
orthogonal
cumulative
π-systems
are
acknowledged
synthetically
versatile
synthons
organic
synthesis.
selective
creation
axially
high
optical
purity
under
mild
reaction
conditions
has
always
been
very
popular
hot
topic
remains
challenging.
Herein,
photoexcited
palladium-catalyzed
deracemization
nonprefunctionalized
disubstituted
disclosed.
This
provides
an
economical
strategy
accommodate
broad
scope
good
enantioselectivities
yields
(53
examples,
up
96%
yield
95%
ee).
use
suitable
palladium
complex
visible
light
irradiation
essential
factor
achieving
this
transformation.
A
metal-to-ligand
charge
transfer
mechanism
was
proposed
based
on
control
experiments
density
functional
theory
calculations.
Quantum
mechanical
studies
implicate
dual
modes
asymmetric
induction
behind
our
new
protocol:
(1)
sterically
controlled
stereoselective
binding
one
allene
enantiomer
ground-state
(2)
facile,
noncovalent
interaction-driven
excited-state
isomerization
toward
opposite
enantiomer.
success
newly
established
photochemical
should
provide
inspiration
for
expansion
multisubstituted
will
open
mode
enantioselective
catalysis.
Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
386(6723), P. 776 - 782
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Unsymmetrical
ureas
are
commonly
found
in
pharmaceuticals
and
bioactive
compounds.
However,
devising
strategies
to
introduce
two
distinct
amines
selectively
the
construction
of
unsymmetrical
remains
a
challenge.
In
this
work,
we
use
synchronous
recognition
strategy
that
takes
advantage
radical
nucleophilic
activation
discriminate
between
secondary
primary
amines.
Specifically,
copper
catalyst
preferentially
oxidizes
species,
whereas
cobalt
carbonylates
produce
amides.
Coupling
these
fragments
by
cooperative
catalysis
produces
with
high
selectivity,
as
showcased
modification
41
biologically
active
compounds
six
drugs.
ACS Central Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 1191 - 1200
Published: May 15, 2024
1,4-cis-Disubstituted
cyclic
compounds
play
a
pivotal
role
in
pharmaceutical
development,
offering
enhanced
potency
and
bioavailability.
However,
their
stereoselective
modular
synthesis
remains
long-standing
challenge.
Here,
we
report
an
innovative
strategy
for
accessing
these
structures
via
mild
conditions
employing
1,3-dienes/alkyl(aryl)halides
amines.
This
procedure
exhibits
wide
substrate
scope
that
tolerates
various
functional
groups.
The
utility
of
this
method
is
demonstrated
the
efficient
TRPV6
inhibitor,
CFTR
modulator,
other
bioactive
molecules.
Combined
experimental
computational
studies
suggest
hybrid
palladium-catalyzed
radical-polar
crossover
mechanism
crucial
achieving
exceptional
1,4-syn-addition
selectivity
(dr
>
20:1).
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(44)
Published: July 13, 2024
Allylic
amines
are
prevalent
and
vital
structural
components
present
in
many
bioactive
compounds
natural
products.
Additionally,
they
serve
as
valuable
intermediates
building
blocks,
with
wide-ranging
applications
organic
synthesis.
However,
direct
α-C(sp
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(24), P. 15652 - 15662
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
Unveiling
the
alkyl/Pd
hybrid
species
is
a
unique
sp3-C-centered
radical
for
facilitating
intermolecular
hydrogen
atom
transfer
(HAT)
in
development
of
direct
alkylation
glycine
derivatives.
This
transformative
reaction
proceeds
smoothly
under
simple
and
mild
conditions,
exhibiting
impressive
versatility
terms
substrate
scope
encompassing
both
derivatives
alkyl
bromides
while
showcasing
remarkable
tolerance
toward
diverse
functional
groups.
To
shed
light
on
underlying
mechanism,
extensive
investigations
involving
control
experiments,
deuterium
labeling,
clocking,
kinetic
studies
have
been
conducted.
The
collected
data
consistently
support
pathway
formation
Pd(I)/alkyl
followed
by
HAT
elimination
steps
that
lead
to
situ
imine
intermediates,
ultimately
culminating
final
stage
through
addition.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(20), P. 3664 - 3669
Published: May 12, 2023
Here,
a
palladium-catalyzed
photoinduced
N-to-alkyl
radical
relay
Heck
reaction
of
o-alkylbenzamides
at
benzylic
sites
with
vinyl
arenes
is
described.
The
employs
neither
exogeneous
photosensitizers
nor
external
oxidants.
It
proposed
to
proceed
via
hybrid
palladium-radical
mechanism
which
occurs
under
mild
conditions
that
are
compatible
wide
range
functional
groups.
products
easily
transformed
azepinone
derivatives,
prevalent
in
pharmaceuticals
and
natural
products.