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Cai Y, Lv Y, Shu L, Jin Z, Chi YR, Li T. Access to Axially Chiral Aryl Aldehydes via Carbene-Catalyzed Nitrile Formation and Desymmetrization Reaction. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2024; 7:0293. [PMID: 38628355 PMCID: PMC11020146 DOI: 10.34133/research.0293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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An approach utilizing N-heterocyclic carbene for nitrile formation and desymmetrization reaction is developed. The process involves kinetic resolution, with the axially chiral aryl monoaldehydes obtained in moderate yields with excellent optical purities. These axially chiral aryl monoaldehydes can be conveniently transformed into functionalized molecules, showing great potential as catalysts in organic chemistry.
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- Yuanlin Cai
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education,
Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education,
Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education,
Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education,
Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education,
Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology,
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education,
Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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Hu X, Tao M, Gong K, Feng Q, Hu X, Li Y, Sun S, Liang D. Electrochemical or Photoelectrochemical Alkenylpolyfluoroalkylation of 3-Aza-1,5-dienes: Regioselective Entry to Polyfluoroalkylated 4-Pyrrolin-2-ones. J Org Chem 2023; 88:12935-12948. [PMID: 37673796 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c00790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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An electrochemical or photoelectrochemical regioselective polyfluoroalkylation/cyclization cascade of 3-aza-1,5-dienes with sodium fluoroalkanesulfinates is presented. This protocol proceeds with a broad substrate scope and good functional group tolerance under mild, oxidant-free, transition-metal-free, and electrolyte-free conditions to provide 3-polyfluoroalkylated 4-pyrrolin-2-ones in one step from readily available N-vinylacrylamides, and it is readily scalable to the Gram scale.
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- Xi Hu
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Metal-Organic Molecular Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Metal-Organic Molecular Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Metal-Organic Molecular Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Metal-Organic Molecular Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Metal-Organic Molecular Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Metal-Organic Molecular Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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- Medical College, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Metal-Organic Molecular Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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Wang JM, Chen T, Yao CS, Zhang K. Synthesis of β-Ketonitriles via N-Heterocyclic-Carbene-Catalyzed Radical Coupling of Aldehydes and Azobis(isobutyronitrile). Org Lett 2023; 25:3325-3329. [PMID: 37104729 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c01168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Herein, an NHC (N-heterocyclic carbene)-catalyzed radical coupling reaction between aldehydes and azobis(isobutyronitrile) (AIBN) has been developed. This method provides an efficient and convenient approach for the synthesis of β-ketonitriles containing a quaternary carbon center (31 examples, up to >99% yield) utilizing commercially available substrates. This protocol features broad substrate scope, good functional group tolerance, and high efficiency under metal-free and mild reaction conditions.
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- Jiao-Mei Wang
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou 221018, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou 221018, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Lab of Green Synthetic Chemistry for Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, China
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- Jiangsu Key Lab of Green Synthetic Chemistry for Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, China
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Gao J, Zhang S, Du D. Alkynyl Acylazolium: a Versatile 1,3-Bielectrophilic 3C-Synthon in NHC-Organocatalysis. CHEM REC 2023:e202300046. [PMID: 36942970 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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N-Heterocyclic carbene (NHC) organocatalysis has emerged as a powerful tool in the field of modern organic synthesis especially in the asymmetric construction of various cyclic skeletons. As an emerging NHC-bound 1,3-bielectrophilic intermediate, alkynyl acylazolium has drawn substantial attention in recent years, and has been used as a versatile 3C-synthon in synthesizing valuable organic molecules since its discovery. In this review, focused on the different pathways for the formation of alkynyl acylazoliums from different precursors like alkynoic esters, alkynoic acids and ynals, the recent advances in the transformations and applications of alkynyl acylazoliums pioneered or developed over the last decade under NHC-catalysis were summarized comprehensively. At the same time, the outlook for further investigation and exploration of novel reaction modes for alkynyl acylazoliums in the future was also discussed.
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- Jian Gao
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
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Li T, Xiao H, Tian R, Wang J, Luo Y, Wang Q, Wu S, Zheng P. Carbene-Catalyzed Activation of 2-Aminobenzaldehyde for Access to Chiral Fluorescent Quinazolinone. Org Lett 2023; 25:688-693. [PMID: 36662026 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c04340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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A carbene-catalyzed reaction to synthesize a chiral quinazolinone with a new activation mode of an "aniline-like" N-H moiety is disclosed. Addition of the nitrogen atom of diphenyl o-aminobenzaldehydes via NHC activation to imines leads to chiral quinazolinones with high yields and optical purities. The acidity of the N-H moiety was extremely increased through the formation of an acyl azolium intermediate, which was investigated by DFT calculations. Moreover, the chiral quinazolinones were found to have high fluorescence quantum efficiency.
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- Tiantian Li
- Center for Industrial Catalysis & Cleaning Process Development, School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Minzu University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Center for Industrial Catalysis & Cleaning Process Development, School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Minzu University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Center for Industrial Catalysis & Cleaning Process Development, School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Minzu University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Center for Industrial Catalysis & Cleaning Process Development, School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Minzu University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Center for Industrial Catalysis & Cleaning Process Development, School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Minzu University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Center for Industrial Catalysis & Cleaning Process Development, School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Minzu University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Center for Industrial Catalysis & Cleaning Process Development, School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Minzu University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China.,Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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Versatile Fluorine-Containing Building Blocks: β-CF 3-1,3-enynes. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27249020. [PMID: 36558151 PMCID: PMC9786819 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27249020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The development of diversity-oriented synthesis based on fluorine-containing building blocks has been one of the hot research fields in fluorine chemistry. β-CF3-1,3-enynes, as one type of fluorine-containing building blocks, have attracted more attention in the last few years due to their distinct reactivity. Numerous value-added trifluoromethylated or non-fluorinated compounds which have biologically relevant structural motifs, such as O-, N-, and S-heterocycles, carboncycles, fused polycycles, and multifunctionalized allenes were synthesized from these fluorine-containing building blocks. This review summarizes the most significant developments in the area of synthesis of organofluorine compounds based on β-CF3-1,3-enynes, providing a detailed overview of the current state of the art.
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Chen L, Wang J, Lin C, Zhu Y, Du D. CF 2Br 2 as a Source for Difluoroolefination of 1,3-Enynes via N-Heterocyclic Carbene Catalysis. Org Lett 2022; 24:7047-7051. [PMID: 36121666 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c03007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Commercially available CF2Br2 has been used as a convenient source for the rapid and reliable incorporation of the gem-difluorovinyl motif into an allene framework via an N-heterocyclic carbene catalyzed difluoroolefination of 1,3-enynes. The reaction proceeds through a cascade three-component radical relay/elimination process. This protocol is distinguished by its mild conditions, readily accessible starting materials, wide substrate scope, and ease of late-stage functionalization, thus unlocking an untraditional strategy to construct a new class of functionalized gem-difluorovinyl allenes.
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- Lei Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Science, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Science, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Science, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Science, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, P.R. China
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