Nickel-Catalyzed Reductive Cross-Couplings: New Opportunities for Carbon–Carbon Bond Formations through Photochemistry and Electrochemistry

CCS Chemistry, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 4(1), С. 9 - 30

Опубликована: Окт. 15, 2021

Open AccessCCS ChemistryMINI REVIEW1 Jan 2022Nickel-Catalyzed Reductive Cross-Couplings: New Opportunities for Carbon–Carbon Bond Formations through Photochemistry and Electrochemistry Liang Yi†, Tengfei Ji†, Kun-Quan Chen, Xiang-Yu Chen Magnus Rueping Yi† Institute of Organic Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 †L. Yi T. Ji contributed equally to this work.Google Scholar More articles by author , Ji† School Chemical Sciences, University the Chinese Academy Beijing 100049 Google *Corresponding authors: E-mail Address: [email protected] King Abdullah Science Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955 https://doi.org/10.31635/ccschem.021.202101196 SectionsAboutAbstractPDF ToolsAdd favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail Metal-catalyzed cross-electrophile couplings have become a valuable tool carbon–carbon bond formation. This minireview provides comprehensive overview recent developments in topical field couplings, explanations current state-of-the-art, highlights new opportunities arising emerging fields photoredox catalysis electrochemistry. Download figure PowerPoint Introduction Carbon–carbon formations always been one most useful reactions both industry academia gained considerable attention from many synthetic chemists who developed novel strategies achieve improved sustainable transformations. Transition metal has continually provided activation modes C–C formations1–5 fascinated long time. Many named associated with transition powerful method cross-couplings electrophiles organometallic nucleophiles (Scheme 1a). Despite progress, use reagents can cause undesired side chemical wastes. Alternatively, cross-nucleophile coupling as an efficient synthesis synthetically biologically important compounds 1b).6–8 However, lower availability carbon represents limitation. Recently, metal-catalyzed cross-coupling between two bench stable under reductive conditions emerged construction bonds. In particular, nickel (Ni) catalysts, characterized low reduction potential electronegativity, undergo rapid oxidative addition.9 As such, it is not surprising that nickel-catalyzed flourishing area organic chemistry characteristic advantages over classical synthesis, such widely available avoiding unstable time-consuming costly prefunctional processes. Scheme 1 | (a–c) cross-coupling. Thus, there significant progress development constructing The first example was published about 100 years ago Wurtz10 Tollens Fittig11 using sodium reductant mediator aryl halides alkyl halides. Stoichiometric high temperatures are needed. Therefore, functional group tolerance application limited. Another strategy electrosynthesis. Early explorations electroreductive include cross/homo-coupling halides, acyl, carboxylation cross-couplings.12 be difficult specialized laboratory equipment required. These limitations restricted further formation bonds several years. electrosynthesis recently seen renaissance cross-couplings. popular combination metallic reducing agents number Mn or Zn reductants.13–20 its success, addition scalability efficiency problems, utility powders inevitably produces excess waste. photochemical alternatives developed. impressive achievements made merging photo- electrochemistry create avoid powders. Considering construction, provide conceptual understanding 1c). Against background, we attempt give state-of-the-art highlight pathways. Alkyl–Aryl Cross-Coupling Nickel/metallic agent system viability alkyl-aryl via initially demonstrated research groups Durandetti,21 Lipshutz,22 Wangelin23 2). Specifically, Durandetti co-workers21 described α-chloroesters, well Refortmatsky reaction presence manganese metal. Lipshutz co-workers22 investigated participation zinc palladium-catalyzed halide bromide, Wangelin co-workers23 reported cobalt-catalyzed early examples combined metal/reducing systems construct milder conditions. 2 reporting catalysis. recently, more recognized general concept actively researched exciting 2010, Weix co-workers24 Ni/Mn selective equimolar quantities halide. High cross-selectivities were achieved bipyridyl phosphine ligand 3a). 3 Overview alkyl–aryl protocol, stoichiometric required, broad range tolerated. drawback, secondary bromides resulted mixed isomer products. Nevertheless, direct without intermediate organomanganese species protocol. Regarding mechanism 3b), postulated key step valent Ni(0) generates Ar–Ni(II) I. Subsequent radical affords Ar–Ni(III)–R II. Finally, elimination II desired product Ni(I) III, which could produce single-electron transfer (SET) halogen-atom abstraction. Reduction III finishes catalytic cycle. Concurrently, similar results cobalt/phosphine disclosed Amatore Gosmini25 electron-deficient bromides. After these studies, great efforts focused on different 3c).26–38 Notably, Molander co-workers39,40 successfully expanded installation fragments onto pharmaceutically relevant heterocyclic motifs. A variety aliphatic tosylates underwent moderate good yields, furnishing substituted heteroaromatic compounds. achievements, alkylamines, abundant natural feedstocks, had realized until recently. 2017, Watson co-workers41 Suzuki–Miyaura boronic acids, employing Katritzky salts C-centered-radical precursors. Very Rueping,42 Watson,43 Martin,44 Han45 independently applied cases, employed optimal reductants elevated usually Han’s Ni/Zn enabled wider substrate scope including bromoalkynes Although primary developed, tertiary easy due dominant β-hydride reaction. 2015, Gong co-workers46 resolved issue pyridine (Py) 4-(N,N-dimethylamino)pyridine (DMAP) carbene salt additives suppress enhance 4). tolerated various better obtained electron-withdrawing substituents. 4 Until now, cases form at ipso-carbon where regioselectivity less explored 5a). An migratory Zhu co-workers47 2017 5b). proceeded smoothly Ni(ClO4)2(H2O)6/6,6′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridyl catalyst nonactivated affording 1,1-diarylalkane derivatives, widespread products active molecules, excellent yields regioselectivity. 5 Nickel-catalyzed proposed transformation 5c. Initially, inactivated bromide leads Ni(II) complex following insertion steps deliver thermodynamically benzylic-Ni(I) III. Then, Ni(III) IV. Ni(I)-X V. then reduced powder close class also Yin co-workers,48 NiI2/bathocuproine reductant. Interestingly, opposite proposed. step, rather than I′. chain process II′ generated SET Ni(I)−X ( IV′). Several control experiments trapping carried out support their mechanism. electrophiles, types cross-couplings, enable modes, still highly desirable. During last few years, metal/photoredox dual witnessed remarkable offered unconventional transformations.49–65 To date, strongly dominated redox neutral pathway, wherein nucleophile partner changes oxidation state nickel/photoredox offers alternative absence 6). 6 representation pathway Nickel-photoredox 2016, MacMillan co-workers66–68 catalyzed 7a). Ni/photoredox mechanism, Concomitantly, hydrogen-atom abstraction tris(trimethylsilyl)silane (TTMSS) bromine radicals forms stabilized silyl intermediate. mediated radical, binds I, leading photo Ir(II). case, photoexcited generate radical. 7 (a–d) Lei co-workers,69 studies MacMillan, Et3N terminal 7b. complex. At same time, low-valent resulting intercepted species. species, Ir(II) cycles. used Vannucci co-workers,70 triethanolamine Based previous developments, Jensen co-workers71 continuously stirred-tank reactor platform flow. gram-scale after 13 h, opened up applications system. related approach Brill co-workers72 assembly drug-like benzylic chlorides (hetero)aryl continuous flow highlighting industrial applicability. Furthermore, co-workers73 bathocuproine 7c). Compared iodides, simple abundant, inexpensive, readily methods. they electrophilic partners nucleophilic aromatic substitutions. chlorides. involving substrates, aminosilane reductant, NiCl2(bim) Ir-based photocatalyst, afforded C(sp2)−C(sp3) coupled generally 7d).74 context series salts, aziridines, epoxides. co-workers,75 identified C(sp3) 4CzIPN photocatalyst NiBr2(DME)/4,4′-di-tert-butylbipyridine (dtbbpy) catalyst, differently substrates 8a). 8 (a–f) Doyle co-workers32 nickel/Mn-catalyzed styrenyl aziridines iodides. drawback aziridine did work 8b). study co-workers76 constituted strategy. Their way newly showed scope. iodides NiBr2(DME)/dtbbpy catalyst. able cyclic classic methods, 8c). 8d. iodide β-iodoamine IV formed ring-opening aziridine. Subsequently, 4CzIPN−• Ni(I)−I III). I Then [4-CzIPN]−• nickel/Mn gave MnI2 instead β-iodoamine; thus, no obtained. Continued co-workers77 epoxides 8e). Ni/Ti/photoredox Various styrene oxides, epoxides, all reacted regioselectivities. Allylic carbonates proven suitable cross-couplings.78–80 nice Chu co-workers81 allylic vinyl triflates 8f). E- Z-configured 1,4-dienes choice photocatalysts. When Ir(ppy)2(dtbbpy)+ photoinduced contra-thermodynamic E→Z isomerization would occur (Z)-1,4-diene product.81 strategies, them rely potentials photocatalysts furnish addition, appealing when considering toxicity cost photoactive electron-donor-acceptor (EDA) allows generation mild based-photocatalysts dyes. strategy, co-workers82 EDA N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) esters. proceeds NHPI ester Hantzsch (HE), upon radiation-induced (eq 1).82 Electrochemical may offer economical Recent ability bond-forming reactions. Within area, electrochemically induced integrating 9). seminal chloroesters electrochemical strategy.12 breakthrough very Hansen co-workers83 10a). sacrificial anode tuning found crucial cooperative circumvented need temperatures. exhibited generality. 9 10 aryl–alkyl Further Bio co-workers84 Hansen’s method, esters source amine divided cell 10b). Later, one-pot C(sp2)–C(sp3) Loren co-workers85 10c), redox-active situ carboxylates tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate. Sevov co-workers86 shuttles protect reduction, thus improving suppressing side-product 10d). across wide aryl, heteroaryl, Given importance concurrently, Rueping87 Mei88 11a). Both methods scope, giving rise corresponding derivatives yields. experimental density theory (DFT) co-workers87 plausible 11b). 11 (a b) cathode surface. gives Ar−Ni(I) occurs Ar−Ni(II)−Br cathodic will benzylic-Ni(II) release regenerate Ni(0). Aryl–Aryl Cross-Couplings comparison bonds, C(sp2)–C(sp2) challenging result subtle difference electrophiles. 2008, Gosmini89 unsymmetrical biaryl success reactivity profiles allowed extended 2-halopyridine group.90 co-workers91 selectivities controlled catalysts electronic properties reports 12a). Mechanistically, react exclusively Pd(0) Pd(II) transmetalation complex, Ar1–Pd(II)–Ar2 IV, asymmetrical biaryls. additive potassium fluoride (KF) achieving selectivity, presumably selectivity palladium triflate bromide. Olivares Weix92 other triflates, triflates,93 tosylates,94 ortho-fluoro-substituted amides,95 difluoromethyl 2-pyridyl sulfone,96 bromides, 2,2-difluorovinyl tosylate.97 12 aryl–aryl co-workers98 polyfluorinated arenes 12b). protocol opens entry multifluorinated starts generating [C5F5N]•− C5F5N, trapped II′. III′, Also, Ni(0)/Ni(I)/Ni(III)/Ni(I) cycle possible, involves Ni(I)–C5F4N IV′) Besides aryl-heteroarybond regard, Léonel co-workers99–102 heteroaryls, 3-chloro-6-methoxypyridazines, 3-amino-6-chloropyridazines, chloropyrimidines 12c). Alkyl–Alkyl discussed above,

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Metal-catalysed C–Het (F, O, S, N) and C–C bond arylation

Chemical Society Reviews, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 50(16), С. 8903 - 8953

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2021

The formation of C–aryl bonds has been the focus intensive research over last decades for construction complex molecules from simple, readily available feedstocks.

Язык: Английский

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Iron-catalysed reductive cross-coupling of glycosyl radicals for the stereoselective synthesis of C-glycosides

Nature Synthesis, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 1(3), С. 235 - 244

Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Multimetallic-Catalyzed C–C Bond-Forming Reactions: From Serendipity to Strategy

Journal of the American Chemical Society, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 145(12), С. 6596 - 6614

Опубликована: Март 13, 2023

The use of two or more metal catalysts in a reaction is powerful synthetic strategy to access complex targets efficiently and selectively from simple starting materials. While capable uniting distinct reactivities, the principles governing multimetallic catalysis are not always intuitive, making discovery optimization new reactions challenging. Here, we outline our perspective on design elements using precedent well-documented C–C bond-forming reactions. These strategies provide insight into synergy compatibility individual components reaction. Advantages limitations discussed promote further development field.

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Cross-Electrophile Coupling: Principles, Methods, and Applications in Synthesis

Chemical Reviews, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 26, 2024

Cross-electrophile coupling (XEC), defined by us as the cross-coupling of two different σ-electrophiles that is driven catalyst reduction, has seen rapid progression in recent years. As such, this review aims to summarize field from its beginnings up until mid-2023 and provide comprehensive coverage on synthetic methods current state mechanistic understanding. Chapters are split type bond formed, which include C(sp

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Computational Methods Enable the Prediction of Improved Catalysts for Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Electrophile Coupling

Journal of the American Chemical Society, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 146(5), С. 3043 - 3051

Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2024

Cross-electrophile coupling has emerged as an attractive and efficient method for the synthesis of C(sp2)–C(sp3) bonds. These reactions are most often catalyzed by nickel complexes nitrogenous ligands, especially 2,2′-bipyridines. Precise prediction, selection, design optimal ligands remains challenging, despite significant increases in reaction scope mechanistic understanding. Molecular parameterization statistical modeling provide a path to development improved bipyridine that will enhance selectivity existing broaden electrophiles can be coupled. Herein, we describe generation computational ligand library, correlation observed outcomes with features silico Ni-catalyzed cross-electrophile coupling. The new nitrogen-substituted display 5-fold increase product formation versus homodimerization when compared current state art. This yield was general several couplings, including challenging aryl chloride N-alkylpyridinium salt.

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Chemodivergence between Electrophiles in Cross‐Coupling Reactions

Chemistry - A European Journal, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 27(20), С. 6161 - 6177

Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2020

Chemodivergent cross-couplings are those in which either one of two (or more) potentially reactive functional groups can be made to react based on choice conditions. In particular, this review focuses involving different (pseudo)halides that compete for the role electrophilic coupling partner. The discussion is primarily organized by pairs electrophiles including chloride vs. triflate, bromide tosylate, and halide halide. Some common themes emerge regarding origin selectivity control. These include catalyst ligation state solvent polarity or coordinating ability. However, many cases, further systematic studies will necessary deconvolute influences metal identity, ligand, solvent, additives, nucleophilic partner, other factors chemoselectivity.

Язык: Английский

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Ni-Catalyzed Aryl Sulfide Synthesis through an Aryl Exchange Reaction

Journal of the American Chemical Society, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 143(27), С. 10333 - 10340

Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2021

A Ni-catalyzed aryl sulfide synthesis through an exchange reaction between sulfides and a variety of electrophiles was developed. By using 2-pyridyl as donor, this achieved the without odorous toxic thiols. The use Ni/dcypt catalyst capable cleaving forming aryl–S bonds important for electrophiles, which include aromatic esters, arenol derivatives, halides. Mechanistic studies revealed that can simultaneously undergo oxidative additions followed by ligand generated aryl–Ni–SR aryl–Ni–OAr species to furnish exchanged compounds.

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Stereoselective gem-Difluorovinylation of gem-Difluorinated Cyclopropanes Enabled by Ni/Pd Cooperative Catalysis

ACS Catalysis, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11(19), С. 11960 - 11965

Опубликована: Сен. 13, 2021

A cross-electrophile coupling between gem-difluorinated cyclopropanes and 2,2-difluorovinyl tosylate via dual Ni/Pd cooperative catalysis under mild reaction conditions is presented. Various structurally unique organofluorine compounds bearing both monofluoroalkene gem-difluoroalkene moieties can be effectively afforded in good yields with a high (Z)-selectivity. The synthetic utility of this protocol has been successfully demonstrated by the late-stage modification series complex bioactive molecules.

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Photoinduced Nickel-Catalyzed Deaminative Cross-Electrophile Coupling for C(sp²)–C(sp³) and C(sp³)–C(sp³) Bond Formation

ACS Catalysis, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11(11), С. 6519 - 6525

Опубликована: Май 19, 2021

The construction of C–C bonds through cross-coupling between two electrophiles in the absence excess metallic reducing agents is a desirable objective chemistry. Here, we show that N-alkylpyridinium salts can be efficiently merged with aryl or alkyl halides an intermolecular fashion, affording products up to 92% yield at ambient temperature. These reactions harness ability form electron donor–acceptor complexes Hantzsch esters, enabling photoinduced single-electron transfer and fragmentation afford radicals are subsequently trapped by Ni-based catalytic species promote C(sp2)–C(sp3) C(sp3)–C(sp3) bond formation. operationally simple protocol applicable site-selective tolerates diverse functional groups, including those sensitive toward metal reductants.

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