scholarly journals Asymmetric Addition of Allylsilanes to Aldehydes – A Cr/Photoredox Dual Catalytic Approach Complementing the Hosomi–Sakurai Reaction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix Schäfers ◽  
Subhabrata Dutta ◽  
Roman Kleinmans ◽  
Christian Mück-Lichtenfeld ◽  
Frank Glorius
Keyword(s):  
Organic Chemistry ◽  
Transition State ◽  
Bioactive Compound ◽  
General Strategy ◽  
Acid Activation ◽  
Mechanistic Studies ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
Homoallylic Alcohols ◽  
Synthetic Utility ◽  
Fundamental Transformation

The allylation of aldehydes is a fundamental transformation in synthetic organic chemistry. Among the multitude of available reagents, especially allylsilanes have been established as preferred allyl source. As initially reported by Hosomi & Sakurai, these non-toxic and highly stable reagents add to carbonyls via an open transition state upon Lewis acid activation. Herein, we report a general strategy to access a variety of valuable homoallylic alcohols in opposite chemo- and diastereoselectivity to the established Hosomi–Sakurai conditions by switching to photocatalytic activation in combination with a closed transition state (Chromium catalysis). Moreover, this dual catalytic approach displays a straightforward way to introduce excellent levels of enantioselectivity and its mild conditions allow for a broad substrate scope including chiral boron-substituted products as a highlight. To emphasize the synthetic utility, our method was applied as the key step in the synthesis of a bioactive compound and in the late-stage functionalization of steroid derivatives. Detailed mechanistic studies and DFT calculations hint towards an unprecedented photo-initiated chain being operative.

Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies of a Versatile Heteroaryl Thioether Directing Group for Pd(II) Catalysis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Romine ◽  
Kin Yang ◽  
Malkanthi Karunananda ◽  
Jason Chen ◽  
Keary Engle
Keyword(s):  
Mechanistic Studies ◽  
Salvianolic Acid ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Computational Data ◽  
Synthetic Utility ◽  
Directing Group ◽  
High Yields ◽  
Julia Olefination ◽  
Reaction Progress Kinetic Analysis

A weakly coordinating monodentate heteroaryl thioether directing group has been developed for use in Pd(II) catalysis to orchestrate key elementary steps in the catalytic cycle that require conformational flexibility in a manner that is difficult to accomplish with traditional strongly coordinating directing groups. This benzothiazole thioether, (BT)S, directing group can be used to promote oxidative Heck reactivity of internal alkenes providing a wide range of products in moderate to high yields. To demonstrate the broad applicability of this directing group, arene C–H olefination was also successfully developed. Reaction progress kinetic analysis provides insights into the role of the directing group in each reaction, which is supplemented with computational data for the oxidative Heck reaction. Furthermore, this (BT)S directing group can be transformed into a number of synthetically useful functional groups, including a sulfone for Julia olefination, allowing it to serve as a “masked olefin” directing group in synthetic planning. In order to demonstrate this synthetic utility, natural products (+)-salvianolic acid A and salvianolic acid F are formally synthesized using the (BT)S directed C–H olefination as the key step.

Arylboronic Acid-Catalyzed C-Allylation of Unprotected Oximes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juha Siitonen ◽  
Padmanabha V. Kattamuri ◽  
Muhammed Yousufuddin ◽  
Laszlo Kurti
Keyword(s):  
Total Synthesis ◽  
Acid Catalysts ◽  
Mechanistic Studies ◽  
Arylboronic Acid ◽  
Synthetic Utility ◽  
Acid Catalyzed

Unprotected keto- and aldoximes are readily <i>C</i>-allylated with allyl diisopropyl boronate in the presence of arylboronic acid catalysts to yield highly-substituted <i>N</i>-alpha-secondary (2°) and tertiary (3°) hydroxylamines. The method’s synthetic utility is demonstrated with the total synthesis of the trace alkaloid <i>N</i>-methyl-euphococcine. Preliminary experimental and computational mechanistic studies point toward the formation of a boroxine as the active allylating species.<br>

Asymmetric Synthesis of α-Alkylated γ-Lactam via Nickel/8-Quinim-Catalyzed Reductive Alkyl-Carbamoylation of Unactivated Alkene

Synlett ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianqing Wu ◽  
Mohini Shrestha ◽  
Yifeng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Functional Group ◽  
Enantioselective Synthesis ◽  
Chiral Auxiliary ◽  
Alkyl Iodide ◽  
General Strategy ◽  
Chemical Bonds ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
Chiral Carbon ◽  
Enantioselective Reaction ◽  
Metal Catalyzed

AbstractChiral-auxiliary-mediated synthesis represents the most frequently used synthetic tool for the induction of chirality on α-position of γ-lactams in organic synthesis. However, the general strategy requires the stoichiometric use of chiral reagents with multiple manipulation steps. Transition-metal-catalyzed asymmetric alkene dicarbofunctionalization using readily available substrates under mild conditions allows the simultaneous construction of two vicinal chemical bonds and a chiral carbon center, hence, gain expedient access to chiral heterocycles. Herein, we disclose a Ni-catalyzed enantioselective reaction of 3-butenyl carbamoyl chloride and primary alkyl iodide enabled by a newly designed chiral 8-quinoline imidazoline ligand (8-Quinim). This protocol features broad functional group tolerance and high enantioselectivities, achieving unprecedented synthesis of chiral nonaromatic heterocycles via catalytic reductive protocol.1 Introduction2 Development of 8-Quinim Ligand3 Nickel/8-Quinim-Catalyzed Enantioselective Synthesis of Chiral α-Alkylated γ-Lactam4 Conclusion and Outlook

TBAI Catalyzed Electrochemical C-H Bond Activation of 2-arylated-N-methoxyamides for the Synthesis of Phenanthridinones

Synlett ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kripa Subramanian ◽  
Subhash L. Yedage ◽  
Kashish Sethi ◽  
Bhalchandra M. Bhanage
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Method ◽  
Bond Activation ◽  
Supporting Electrolyte ◽  
Bioactive Compound ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Redox Catalyst ◽  
Synthetic Utility ◽  
One Step ◽  
Constant Potential

An electrochemical method for the synthesis of phenanthridinones via constant potential electrolysis (CPE) mediated by <i>n</i>-Bu<sub>4</sub>NI (TBAI) has been reported. The protocol is metal and oxidant free and proceeds with 100% current efficiency. Here TBAI plays the dual role of the redox catalyst as well as supporting electrolyte. The intramolecular C-H activation proceeds under mild reaction conditions and short reaction time via electrochemically generated amidyl radicals. The reaction has been scaled up to gram level showing its practicability and the synthetic utility and applicability of the protocol has been demonstrated by the direct one-step synthesis of the bioactive compound Phenaglaydon.

Organophosphane-Catalyzed Construction of Functionalized 2-Ylideneoxindoles via Direct β-Acylation

Synthesis ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wey-Chyng Jeng ◽  
Po-Chung Chien ◽  
Sandip Sambhaji Vagh ◽  
Athukuri Edukondalu ◽  
Wenwei Lin
Keyword(s):  
Intramolecular Cyclization ◽  
Efficient Method ◽  
Bond Cleavage ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Acyl Chlorides ◽  
Metal Free ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
Synthetic Utility ◽  
Mechanistic Investigations ◽  
Synthetic Transformations

We report an efficient method for the direct β-acylation of 2-ylideneoxindoles with acyl chlorides in the presence of base-catalyzed by organophosphanes. A variety of functionalized 2-ylideneoxindoles were prepared in moderate to good yields under metal-free and mild conditions via a tandem phospha-Michael/O-acylation/intramolecular cyclization/ rearrangement sequence. The mechanistic investigations revealed that the C-O bond cleavage on possible betaine intermediate is the key step for the installation of keto-functionality at β-position of 2-ylideneoxindoles in a highly stereospecific manner. The synthetic utility of this protocol could also be proven by scale-up reactions and synthetic transformations of the products.

scholarly journals Mechanistic Studies of Fatty Acid Activation by CYP152 Peroxygenases Reveal Unexpected Desaturase Activity

ACS Catalysis ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 565-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathias Pickl ◽  
Sara Kurakin ◽  
Fabián G. Cantú Reinhard ◽  
Philipp Schmid ◽  
Alexander Pöcheim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Desaturase Activity ◽  
Acid Activation ◽  
Mechanistic Studies ◽  
Fatty Acid Activation

scholarly journals Cobalt-catalyzed deoxygenative triborylation of allylic ethers to access 1,1,3-triborylalkanes

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Jie Teo ◽  
Xiaoxu Yang ◽  
Yeng Yeng Poon ◽  
Shaozhong Ge
Keyword(s):  
Building Blocks ◽  
Mechanistic Studies ◽  
Deuterium Labeling ◽  
Bond Forming ◽  
Carbon Carbon Bond ◽  
Synthetic Utility ◽  
Reaction Proceeds ◽  
Site Selective ◽  
And Control ◽  
Allylic Ethers

Abstract Polyborylated organic compounds have been emerging as versatile building blocks in chemical synthesis. Here we report a selective cobalt-catalyzed deoxygenative 1,1,3-triborylation reaction of allylic ethers with pinacolborane to prepare 1,1,3-triborylalkane compounds. With naturally abundant and/or synthetic cinnamic methyl ethers as starting materials, we have achieved the synthesis of a variety of 1,1,3-triborylalkanes (25 examples). The synthetic utility of these 1,1,3-triborylalkanes is demonstrated through site-selective allylation, protodeborylation, and consecutive carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. Mechanistic studies including deuterium-labeling and control experiments suggest that this 1,1,3-triborylation reaction proceeds through initial cobalt-catalyzed deoxygenative borylation of allylic ethers to form allylic boronates followed by cobalt-catalyzed 1,1-diborylation of the resulting allylic boronates.

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