The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
89(21), С. 15739 - 15748
Опубликована: Окт. 16, 2024
Herein,
we
present
a
green
cascade
approach
for
synthesizing
range
of
chemoselective
polysubstituted
pyrano[3′,4′:3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]chromenes
containing
chiral
stereocenter.
The
strategy
involves
metal-free
nucleophilic
reaction
between
dialkyl
(2E)-2-{2-oxo-3-[(2E)-3-aryl-2-propenoyl]-2H-chromen-4-yl}-2-butenedioates
and
α,α-dicyanoolefins
under
reflux
conditions
in
ethanol
solvent.
Mechanistic
studies
have
shown
that
the
proceeds
via
steps,
including
Michael
addition,
intramolecular
C-
O-cyclization,
trans-esterification,
[1,2]-H
[1,5]-methoxy-
ethoxy
carbonyl
shift,
finally
aromatization
to
yield
desired
product.
In
this
method,
three
bonds
(2C–C
C–O)
form
one
pot,
simultaneously
forming
two
new
cyclopentane
pyrano
rings
by
double
cyclization
reactions.
Other
advantages
method
are
it
has
simple
operation,
readily
available
starting
materials,
process,
transition
metal-free,
synthetically
useful
yields,
using
as
Chemical Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
124(14), С. 8657 - 8739
Опубликована: Июль 2, 2024
Chiral
phosphorus
ligands
play
a
crucial
role
in
asymmetric
catalysis
for
the
efficient
synthesis
of
useful
optically
active
compounds.
They
are
largely
categorized
into
two
classes:
backbone
chirality
and
P-stereogenic
ligands.
Most
reported
belong
to
former
class.
Privileged
ones
such
as
BINAP
DuPhos
frequently
employed
wide
range
catalytic
transformations.
In
contrast,
latter
class
has
remained
small
family
many
years
mainly
because
their
synthetic
difficulty.
The
late
1990s
saw
emergence
novel
with
superior
enantioinduction
ability
Rh-catalyzed
hydrogenation
reactions.
Since
then,
numerous
have
been
synthesized
used
This
Review
summarizes
thus
far,
including
stereochemical
electronic
properties
that
afford
high
excellent
enantioselectivities.
Examples
reactions
use
this
described
together
applications
construction
key
intermediates
natural
products
therapeutic
agents.
literature
covered
dates
back
1968
up
until
December
2023,
centering
on
studies
published
later
years.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
145(39), С. 21152 - 21158
Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2023
Chiral
cyclobutene
units
are
commonly
found
in
natural
products
and
biologically
active
molecules.
Transition-metal-catalysis
has
been
extensively
used
asymmetric
synthesis
of
such
structures,
while
organocatalytic
approaches
remain
elusive.
In
this
study,
bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes
involved
enantioselective
transformation
for
the
first
time
to
offer
a
highly
efficient
route
toward
cyclobutenes
with
good
regio-
enantiocontrol.
The
utilization
N-triflyl
phosphoramide
as
chiral
Brønsted
acid
promoter
enables
isomerization
process
proceed
under
mild
conditions
low
catalyst
loading
well
functional
group
compatibility.
resulting
could
serve
platform
molecules
downstream
manipulations
excellent
reservation
stereochemical
integrity,
demonstrating
synthetic
practicality
developed
method.
Control
experiments
have
also
performed
verify
formation
key
carbocation
intermediate
at
benzylic
position.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
146(34), С. 24024 - 24032
Опубликована: Авг. 17, 2024
Polyolefins
are
recognized
as
fundamental
plastic
materials
that
manufactured
in
the
largest
quantities
among
all
synthetic
polymers.
The
chemical
inertness
of
saturated
hydrocarbon
chains
is
crucial
for
storing
and
using
polyolefin
plastics,
but
poses
significant
environmental
challenges
related
to
pollution.
Here,
we
report
a
versatile
approach
creating
polyethylene
with
tunable
degradability
by
incorporating
in-chain
mechanophores.
Through
palladium-catalyzed
coordination/insertion
copolymerization
ethylene
cyclobutene-fused
comonomers,
several
cyclobutane-fused
mechanophores
were
successfully
incorporated
varied
insertion
ratios
(0.35-26
mol
%).
resulting
exhibit
both
high
thermal
stability
remarkable
acid
resistance.
Upon
mechanochemical
activation
ultrasonication
or
ball-milling,
degradable
functional
units
(imide
ester
groups)
introduced
into
main
polymer
chain.
synergy
hydrolysis
facilitates
efficient
degradation
molecular
weight
telechelic
oligomers.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
146(18), С. 12691 - 12701
Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2024
Aliphatic
strained
rings
have
been
increasingly
applied
in
medicinal
chemistry
due
to
their
beneficial
physicochemical
and
pharmacokinetic
properties.
However,
the
divergent
synthesis
of
enantioenriched
cyclobutane
derivatives
with
various
structural
patterns
continues
be
a
significant
challenge.
Here,
we
disclose
palladium-catalyzed
enantioselective
desymmetrization
cyclobutenes,
resulting
series
hydroarylation
1,2-
1,3-diarylation
products
via
interceptions
common
Heck
intermediate.
Mechanistic
investigations
provide
valuable
insights
into
understanding
catalytic
mode
palladium
catalysts
observed
variations
deuterium-responsive
behavior
during
reactions.
Furthermore,
synthetic
utility
is
demonstrated
syntheses
deuterated
drug
candidate
belaperidone
skeletons
pseudosymmetrical
truxinic
acid-type
derivatives.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(33)
Опубликована: Май 31, 2024
Catalytic
enantioselective
alkenylation
of
aldehydes
with
easily
accessible
alkenyl
halides
promoted
by
a
chiral
cobalt
complex
derived
from
newly
developed
tridentate
bisoxazolinephosphine
is
presented.
Such
processes
represent
an
unprecedented
reaction
pathway
for
catalysis
and
general
approach
that
enable
rapid
construction
highly
diversified
enantioenriched
allylic
alcohols
containing
1,1-,
1,2-disubstituted
trisubstituted
alkene
as
well
axial
stereogenicity
in
up
to
99
%
yield
:
1
er
without
the
need
preformation
alkenyl-metal
reagents.
DFT
calculations
revealed
origin
enantioselectivity.
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:
2024,
Номер
14(3), С. 1505 - 1513
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2024
The
regio-
and
diastereoselective
alkene
isomerization
hydrofunctionalization
sequence
enabled
by
transition-metal
complexes
allows
rapid
activation
assembly
of
the
C(sp3)–H
bond
that
is
either
adjacent
or
distal
to
initial
double
bond,
which
has
been
a
longstanding
challenge
in
this
field.
Herein,
we
develop
unusual
rhodium-catalyzed
alkylidenecyclobutanes
with
subsequent
hydroacylation
reaction
provide
multisubstituted
cyclobutanes
continuous
stereocenters.
Note
tandem
process
features
good
diastereoselectivity
profile.
Isotopic
labeling
experiments
support
"exo
endo"
migration
coordinated
cyclobutene
responsible
for
deuterium
incorporation
observed
cyclobutane
product.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
145(36), С. 20053 - 20061
Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2023
Small,
strained
ring
systems
are
important
pharmacophores
in
medicinal
chemistry
and
versatile
intermediates
organic
synthesis.
However,
the
kinetic
thermodynamic
instability
of
many
molecules
renders
them
challenging
to
prepare.
Here,
we
report
a
strain-inducing
positional
alkene
isomerization
reaction
that
provides
mild
selective
access
cyclobutene
building
blocks
from
readily
obtained
cyclobutylidene
precursors.
This
endergonic
relies
on
sequential
synergistic
action
decatungstate
polyanion
photocatalyst
cobaloxime
co-catalyst
store
potential
energy
form
strain.
The
versatility
products
is
demonstrated
through
diverse
subsequent
strain-releasing
transformations.
Mechanistic
studies
reveal
steric
basis
for
strain-selective
product
formation.
Abstract
Cyclopropanols,
due
to
their
particular
chemistry,
can
participate
in
various
synthetic
reactions
with
retention
or
cleavage
of
the
strained
three‐membered
ring.
Direct
cross‐coupling
ring‐opening
reaction
such
molecules
access
organic
compounds,
as
ketones
has
great
importance
medicinal
chemistry
and
material
sciences.
Hence,
coupling
reaction/cyclization
cyclopropanols
for
constructing
new
valuable
presence
a
transition
metal
catalyst
under
metal‐free
conditions
is
described
this
context.
The
features
are
discussed,
mechanisms
challenging
highlighted.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Catalytic
methods
to
couple
alkynes
and
alkenes
are
highly
valuable
in
synthetic
chemistry.
The
cobalt-catalyzed
intermolecular
reductive
coupling
of
is
particularly
attractive
due
the
unique
reactivity
cost-effectiveness
cobalt
catalysts.
However,
enantioselective
transformations
this
kind
less
developed.
limited
successful
examples
restricted
use
electronically
biased
activated
olefins
as
partners.
Herein,
we
report
an
asymmetric
desymmetric
unbiased
succinimide-containing
cyclobutenes
with
synthesize
enantioenriched,
synthetically
important
vinyl
cyclobutanes
via
photoredox
dual
catalysis.
Excellent
enantioselectivities,
good
diastereoselectivities
regioselectivities
obtained.
Preliminary
mechanistic
studies
suggest
that
Hantzsch
ester
a
better
reducing
reagent
when
used
combination
Et3N.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
reaction
proceeds
more
likely
through
Co(III)-H
migratory
insertion
mechanism.
Here,
authors
internal