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Sheng T, Kang G, Zhuang Z, Chekshin N, Wang Z, Hu L, Yu JQ. Synthesis of β,γ-Unsaturated Aliphatic Acids via Ligand-Enabled Dehydrogenation. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:20951-20958. [PMID: 37698388 PMCID: PMC11152581 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c06423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
Abstract
α,β-Dehydrogenation of aliphatic acids has been realized through both enolate and β-C-H metalation pathways. However, the synthesis of isolated β,γ-unsaturated aliphatic acids via dehydrogenation has not been achieved to date. Herein, we report the ligand-enabled β,γ-dehydrogenation of abundant and inexpensive free aliphatic acids, which provides a new synthetic disconnection as well as a versatile platform for the downstream functionalization of complex molecules at remote γ-sites. A variety of free aliphatic acids, including acyclic and cyclic systems with ring sizes from five-membered to macrocyclic, undergo efficient dehydrogenation. Notably, this protocol features good chemoselectivity in the presence of more accessible α-C-H bonds and excellent regioselectivity in fused bicyclic scaffolds. The utility of this protocol has been demonstrated by the late-stage functionalization of a series of bioactive terpene natural products at the γ-sites. Further functionalization of the β,γ-double bond allows for the installation of covalent warheads, including epoxides, aziridines, and β-lactones, into complex natural product scaffolds, which are valuable for targeted covalent drug discovery.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tao Sheng
- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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Meng G, Hu L, Tomanik M, Yu JQ. β- and γ-C(sp 3 )-H Heteroarylation of Free Carboxylic Acids: A Modular Synthetic Platform for Diverse Quaternary Carbon Centers. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202214459. [PMID: 36307373 PMCID: PMC10150778 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202214459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Abstract
PdII -catalyzed C(sp3 )-H activation of free carboxylic acids represents a significant advance from conventional cyclopalladation initiated reactions. However, developing a modular synthetic platform for diverse quaternary and tertiary carbon centers based on this reactivity, two challenges remain to be addressed: mono-selectivity in each consecutive C-H functionalization step; compatibility with heteroatoms. While the exclusive mono-selectivity was achieved by β-lactonization/nucleophilic attack, the latter limitation remains to be overcome. Herein, we report the PdII -catalyzed β- and γ-C(sp3 )-H heteroarylation of free carboxylic acids using pyridine-pyridone ligands capable of overcoming these limitations. A sequence of three consecutive C(sp3 )-H activation reactions of pivalic acid provides an unique platform for constructing diverse quaternary carbon centers containing heteroaryls which could serve as an enabling tool for escaping the flat land in medicinal chemistry.
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Affiliation(s)
- Guangrong Meng
- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Zhuang Z, Liu S, Cheng J, Yeung K, Qiao JX, Meanwell NA, Yu J. Ligand‐Enabled β‐C(sp
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)−H Lactamization of Tosyl‐Protected Aliphatic Amides Using a Practical Oxidant. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202207354. [PMID: 35790471 PMCID: PMC9439703 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202207354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
The development of C(sp3)−H functionalization reactions that use common protecting groups and practical oxidants remains a significant challenge. Herein we report a monoprotected aminoethyl thioether (MPAThio) ligand‐enabled β‐C(sp3)−H lactamization of tosyl‐protected aliphatic amides using tert‐butyl hydrogen peroxide (TBHP) as the sole oxidant. This protocol features exceedingly mild reaction conditions, reliable scalability, and the use of practical oxidants and protecting groups. Further derivatization of the β‐lactam products enables the synthesis of a range of biologically important motifs including β‐amino acids, γ‐amino alcohols, and azetidines.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhe Zhuang
- Department of Chemistry The Scripps Research Institute 10550 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla CA 92037 USA
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- Department of Chemistry The Scripps Research Institute 10550 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla CA 92037 USA
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- Department of Chemistry The Scripps Research Institute 10550 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla CA 92037 USA
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- Small Molecule Drug Discovery Bristol Myers Squibb Research and Early Development 100 Binney Street Cambridge MA 02142 USA
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- Small Molecule Drug Discovery Bristol Myers Squibb Research and Early Development P.O. Box 4000 Princeton NJ 08543 USA
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- Small Molecule Drug Discovery Bristol Myers Squibb Research and Early Development P.O. Box 4000 Princeton NJ 08543 USA
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- Department of Chemistry The Scripps Research Institute 10550 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla CA 92037 USA
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Zhuang Z, Liu S, Cheng JT, Yeung KS, Qiao JX, Meanwell NA, Yu JQ. Ligand‐Enabled β‐C(sp3)−H Lactamization of Tosyl‐Protected Aliphatic Amides Using a Practical Oxidant. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202207354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Zhe Zhuang
- The Scripps Research Institute Department of Chemistry 10550 N Torrey Pines Road 92037 La jolla UNITED STATES
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- The Scripps Research Institute Department of Chemistry 10550 N Torrey Pines Road 92037 La jolla UNITED STATES
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- The Scripps Research Institute Department of Chemistry 10550 N Torrey Pines Road 92037 La jolla UNITED STATES
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- Bristol Myers Squibb Research and Early Development UNITED STATES
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- Bristol-Myers Squibb Research Research and Early Development UNITED STATES
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- The Scripps Research Institute chemistry 10550 N Torrey Pines Road 92037 La Jolla UNITED STATES
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Font M, Gulías M, Mascareñas JL. Transition‐Metal‐Catalyzed Annulations Involving the Activation of C(sp
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)−H Bonds. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202112848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Marc Font
- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CIQUS) Departamento de Química Orgánica Universidade de Santiago de Compostela 15782 Santiago de Compostela Spain
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CIQUS) Departamento de Química Orgánica Universidade de Santiago de Compostela 15782 Santiago de Compostela Spain
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CIQUS) Departamento de Química Orgánica Universidade de Santiago de Compostela 15782 Santiago de Compostela Spain
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Font M, Gulías M, Mascareñas JL. Transition-Metal-Catalyzed Annulations Involving the Activation of C(sp 3 )-H Bonds. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202112848. [PMID: 34699657 PMCID: PMC9300013 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202112848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
The selective functionalization of C(sp3 )-H bonds using transition-metal catalysis is among the more attractive transformations of modern synthetic chemistry. In addition to its inherent atom economy, such reactions open unconventional retrosynthetic pathways that can streamline synthetic processes. However, the activation of intrinsically inert C(sp3 )-H bonds, and the selection among very similar C-H bonds, represent highly challenging goals. In recent years there has been notable progress tackling these issues, especially with regard to the development of intermolecular reactions entailing the formation of C-C and C-heteroatom bonds. Conversely, the assembly of cyclic products from simple acyclic precursors using metal-catalyzed C(sp3 )-H bond activations has been less explored. Only recently has the number of reports on such annulations started to grow. Herein we give an overview of some of the more relevant advances in this exciting topic.
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Grants
- SAF2016-76689-R Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades
- PID2019-108624RBI00 Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades
- PID2019-110385GB-I00 Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades
- IJCI-2017-31450 Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades
- 2021-CP054, ED431C-2021/25 Consellería de Cultura, Educación e Ordenación Universitaria, Xunta de Galicia
- ED431G 2019/03 Consellería de Cultura, Educación e Ordenación Universitaria, Xunta de Galicia
- 340055 FP7 Ideas: European Research Council
- European Regional Development Fund
- Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades
- Consellería de Cultura, Educación e Ordenación Universitaria, Xunta de Galicia
- FP7 Ideas: European Research Council
- European Regional Development Fund
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Affiliation(s)
- Marc Font
- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CIQUS)Departamento de Química OrgánicaUniversidade de Santiago de Compostela15782Santiago de CompostelaSpain
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CIQUS)Departamento de Química OrgánicaUniversidade de Santiago de Compostela15782Santiago de CompostelaSpain
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CIQUS)Departamento de Química OrgánicaUniversidade de Santiago de Compostela15782Santiago de CompostelaSpain
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