Abstract
Sp3‐hybridized
carbons‐rich
molecules
play
a
crucial
role
in
drug
discovery.
Cobalt‐catalyzed
hydroalkylation
of
alkenes
and
alkynes
is
an
efficient
method
to
synthesize
these
compounds.
These
reactions
exhibit
wide
range
applicability
high
tolerance
for
functional
groups,
utilizing
readily
available
instead
hyperactive
metallic
reagents.
Herein,
we
summarize
the
advancements
cobalt‐catalyzed
alkynes,
according
different
reaction
mechanisms.
We
present
detailed
discussion
scope
limitations,
plausible
mechanisms
opportunities
further
development.
ACS Catalysis,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(10), С. 6994 - 7001
Опубликована: Май 9, 2023
A
mechanism-inspired,
reaction
mode-controlled
enantio-
and
regioselective
anti-Markovnikov
hydrophosphination
of
unactivated
alkynes
was
accomplished
by
NiII
catalysis.
Alkenyl
phosphine
products
could
be
obtained
with
high
regio-
enantioselectivity
easily
derivatized
to
structurally
diverse
chiral
compounds.
Mechanistic
studies
on
both
Ni0-catalyzed
Markovnikov
addition
NiII-catalyzed
have
been
carried
out
combining
experimental
computational
methods.
In
the
Ni0
system,
an
allyl
nickel
complex
as
catalyst
resting
state
whose
structure
unambiguously
determined
single-crystal
XRD
analysis.
sequential
hydrometallation,
ligand
exchange,
reductive
elimination
mechanism
elucidated
corroboratively
DFT
calculations.
cationic
secondary
serves
active
catalyst.
migratory
insertion
protonation
sequence
operative
accomplish
hydrophosphination.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(7)
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2024
Chromium-catalyzed
enantioselective
Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi
(NHK)
reaction
represents
one
of
the
most
powerful
approaches
for
formation
chiral
carbon-heteroatom
bond.
However,
construction
sterically
encumbered
tetrasubstituted
stereocenter
through
NHK
still
posts
a
significant
challenge.
Herein,
we
disclose
cobalt-catalyzed
aza-NHK
ketimine
with
alkenyl
halide
to
provide
convenient
synthetic
approach
manufacture
enantioenriched
α-vinylic
amino
acid.
This
protocol
exhibits
excellent
functional
group
tolerance
99
%
ee
in
cases.
Additionally,
this
asymmetric
reductive
method
is
also
applicable
aldimine
access
trisubstituted
stereogenic
centers.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
146(28), С. 18892 - 18898
Опубликована: Июль 5, 2024
Herein,
we
designed
a
reaction
for
the
desymmetrization-addition
of
cyclopropenes
to
imines
by
leveraging
synergy
between
photoredox
and
asymmetric
cobalt
catalysis.
This
protocol
facilitated
synthesis
series
chiral
functionalized
cyclopropanes
with
high
yield,
enantioselectivity,
diastereoselectivity
(44
examples,
up
93%
yield
>99%
ee).
A
possible
mechanism
involving
cyclopropene
desymmetrization
Co-H
species
imine
addition
Co-alkyl
was
proposed.
study
provides
novel
route
important
extends
frontier
metallaphotoredox
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(25)
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2024
β-Tertiary
amino
acid
derivatives
constitute
one
of
the
most
frequently
occurring
units
in
natural
products
and
bioactive
molecules.
However,
efficient
asymmetric
synthesis
this
motif
still
remains
a
significant
challenge.
Herein,
we
disclose
cobalt-catalyzed
enantioselective
reductive
addition
reaction
ketimine
using
α-chloro
carbonyl
compound
as
radical
precursor,
providing
expedient
access
to
diverse
array
enantioenriched
β-quaternary
analogues.
This
protocol
exhibits
outstanding
enantioselectivity
broad
substrate
scope
with
excellent
functional
group
tolerance.
Preliminary
mechanism
studies
rule
out
possibility
Reformatsky-type
confirm
involvement
species
stereoselective
process.
The
synthetic
utility
has
been
demonstrated
through
rapid
assembly
iterative
oligopeptide,
showcasing
its
versatile
platform
for
late-stage
modification
drug
candidates.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Май 6, 2024
Abstract
General,
catalytic
and
enantioselective
construction
of
chiral
α,α
-dialkyl
indoles
represents
an
important
yet
challenging
objective
to
be
developed.
Herein
we
describe
a
cobalt
catalyzed
anti-
Markovnikov
alkene
hydroalkylation
via
the
remote
stereocontrol
for
synthesis
other
N
-heterocycles.
This
asymmetric
C(sp
3
)−C(sp
)
coupling
features
high
flexibility
in
introducing
diverse
set
alkyl
groups
at
α
-position
The
utility
this
methodology
has
been
demonstrated
by
late-stage
functionalization
drug
molecules,
bioactive
natural
products
functional
materials,
identification
class
molecules
exhibiting
anti-apoptosis
activities
UVB-irradiated
HaCaT
cells.
Ligands
play
vital
role
controlling
reaction
regioselectivity.
Changing
ligand
from
bi-dentate
L6
tridentate
L12
enables
CoH-catalyzed
hydroalkylation.
Mechanistic
studies
disclose
that
involves
migratory
insertion
process
while
MHAT
process.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
145(32), С. 17557 - 17563
Опубликована: Авг. 4, 2023
Alkenes
are
ubiquitous
in
organic
chemistry,
yet
many
classes
of
alkenes
remain
challenging
to
access
by
current
synthetic
methodology.
Herein,
we
report
a
copper
hydride-catalyzed
approach
for
the
synthesis
Z-configured
trisubstituted
with
high
stereo-
and
regioselectivity
via
alkyne
hydroalkylation.
A
DTBM-dppf-supported
Cu
catalyst
was
found
be
optimal,
providing
substantial
increase
product
yield
compared
reactions
conducted
dppf
as
ligand.
DFT
calculations
show
that
DTBM
substitution
leads
acceleration
hydrocupration
through
combined
ground
transition
state
effects
related
preventing
dimerization
enhancing
catalyst–substrate
dispersion
interactions,
respectively.
Alkyne
hydroalkylation
successfully
demonstrated
methyl
larger
alkyl
tosylate
electrophiles
produce
variety
(hetero)aryl-substituted
moderate
yields
complete
selectivity
Z
stereochemically
configured
products.
In
formation
key
C–C
bond,
computational
studies
revealed
direct
SN2
pathway
alkylation
vinylcopper
intermediate
situ-formed
iodides.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
62(31)
Опубликована: Июнь 7, 2023
Herein,
we
present
a
manganese-catalyzed,
branched-selective
hydroalkenylation
of
terminal
alkynes,
under
mild
conditions
through
facile
installation
versatile
silanol
as
removable
directing
group.
With
an
alkenyl
boronic
acid
the
coupling
partner,
this
reaction
produces
stereodefined
(E,E)-1,3-dienes
with
high
regio-,
chemo-
and
stereoselectivity.
The
protocol
features
such
room
temperature
air
atmosphere,
while
maintaining
excellent
functional
group
compatibility.
resulting
1,3-dienesilanol
products
serve
building
blocks,
removal
allows
for
synthesis
both
branched
1,3-dienes
downstream
reactions,
well
stereoselective
construction
linear
(E,E,E)-
or
(E,E,Z)-1,3,5-trienes.
In
addition,
Diels-Alder
cycloaddition
can
smoothly
selectively
deliver
silicon-containing
pentasubstituted
cyclohexene
derivatives.
Mechanistic
investigations,
in
conjunction
DFT
calculations,
suggest
bimetallic
synergistic
activation
model
to
account
observed
enhanced
catalytic
efficiency
good
regioselectivity.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2024
1,2-Difunctionalization
of
alkynes
offers
a
straightforward
approach
to
access
polysubstituted
alkenes.
However,
simultaneous
multi-component
cascade
transformations
including
difunctionalization
two
with
both
syn-
and
anti-selectivity
in
one
catalyst
system
is
undeveloped
proves
be
significant
challenge.
Herein,
we
report
Nickel-catalyzed
four-component
reaction
1,3-dienes
using
terminal
alkynes,
aryl
boroxines,
perfluoroalkyl
iodides,
wherein
the
forms
three
new
C-C
bonds
single
vessel
serve
as
modular
strategy
excellent
chemoselectivity,
good
regioselectivity
exclusive
stereoselectivity.
Control
experiments
reveal
plausible
mechanism
DFT
calculations
explain
cause
for
formation
this
unusual
reaction.
Furthermore,
successfully
incorporate
biologically
active
units
into
1,2,3,4-tetrasubstituted
1,3-dienes,
which
greatly
increases
diversity
molecular
scaffolds
brings
more
potential
values
medicinal
chemistry,
synthetic
utility
our
protocol
further
demonstrated
by
late-stage
transformations.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 4, 2024
The
challenging
synthesis
of
thermodynamic-unfavored
cis-olefins
through
catalytic
cross-coupling
reactions
requires
the
synergistic
interaction
substrate-activating
units
and
configuration-regulating
catalysts.
Successfully
hitting
these
two
birds
with
one
stone,
we
herein
develop
a
convenient
photoredox
access
to
Z-alkenes
from
alkynes
light
alkanes
bifunctional
iron-catalyzed
system
possessing
both
C(sp