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Li E, Liao X, Guo F, Huang Y, Chen J. N-Heterocyclic Carbene-Catalyzed Asymmetric S N2 Alkylation via Noncovalent Activation. Org Lett 2024. [PMID: 39092835 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c02082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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The field of asymmetric catalysis has been developed by exploring noncovalent interactions, particularly within N-heterocyclic carbene-mediated processes. Despite challenges due to the limited number of compatible electrophiles (predominantly π-acceptors), this study introduces the first asymmetric α-alkylation of 3-aryl oxindoles using Csp3 electrophiles. The innovative protocol integrates diverse oxindoles and alkyl, allyl, and propargyl electrophiles, achieving high yields and enantioselectivities. Preliminary mechanistic explorations support a noncovalent catalytic mechanism, enhancing the tool kit for constructing complex chiral molecules with potential applications.
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- En Li
- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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Ye ZT, Wu ZW, Zhang XX, Zhou J, Yu JS. Organocatalytic enantioselective construction of Si-stereocenters: recent advances and perspectives. Chem Soc Rev 2024. [PMID: 39091219 DOI: 10.1039/d4cs00417e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Silicon-stereogenic chiral organosilanes have found increasing applications in synthetic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and materials science. In this context, various asymmetric catalytic methods have been established for the diverse synthesis of silicon-stereogenic silanes. In particular, asymmetric organocatalysis is emerging as an important and complementary synthetic tool for the enantioselective construction of silicon-stereocenters, along with the rapid development of chiral-metal catalyzed protocols. Its advent provides a powerful platform to achieve functionalized silicon-stereogenic organosilanes with structural diversity, and should lead to great development in chiral organosilicon chemistry. In this Tutorial Review, we highlight these latest achievements from two aspects: desymmetrizations of prochiral tetraorganosilanes and dynamic kinetic asymmetric transformations of racemic organosilanes by employing five organocatalytic activation modes. The advantages, limitations and synthetic value of each protocol, as well as the synthetic opportunities still open for further exploration, are also discussed.
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- Zhong-Tian Ye
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Molecular & Process Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, P. R. China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Molecular & Process Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, P. R. China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Molecular & Process Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, P. R. China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Molecular & Process Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, P. R. China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Molecular & Process Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Medicinal Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, P. R. China
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Luo Y, Zhao M, Wang Y. Mechanism and Origin of Stereoselectivity of N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC)-Catalyzed Transformation Reaction of Benzaldehyde with o-QDM as Key Intermediate: A DFT Study. J Phys Chem A 2024; 128:6190-6198. [PMID: 39024177 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.4c02522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-bound ortho-quinodimethane, served as a nucleophile, has occupied an important position for constructing various all-carbon or heterocyclic compounds and attracted increasing attention for the functionalization of benzylic carbon of aromatic aldehydes, whereas the mechanistic studies on the generation and transformations of dienolate intermediate are rare. In the present study, the mechanism of activation/transformation of aldehyde catalyzed by NHC was theoretically studied using the density functional theory (DFT) method. Based on the calculations, the nucleophilic addition process is the stereoselectivity-determining step with RS-configured product being generated preferentially. Furthermore, non-covalent index (NCI) and atoms-in-molecules (AIM) analyses have been performed to disclose the origin of stereoselectivity, by which the larger number and stronger weak interactions are the key for stabilizing the low-energy transition state and thus leading to the stereoselectivity inducing.
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- Yilu Luo
- Department of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, 136 Science Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital & Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450018, Henan, P. R. China
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- Department of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, 136 Science Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P. R. China
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Luo Z, Liao M, Li W, Zhao S, Tang K, Zheng P, Chi YR, Zhang X, Wu X. Ionic Hydrogen Bond-Assisted Catalytic Construction of Nitrogen Stereogenic Center via Formal Desymmetrization of Remote Diols. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202404979. [PMID: 38745374 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202404979] [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: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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The control of noncarbon stereogenic centers is of profound importance owing to their enormous interest in bioactive compounds and chiral catalyst or ligand design for enantioselective synthesis. Despite various elegant approaches have been achieved for construction of S-, P-, Si- and B-stereocenters over the past decades, the catalyst-controlled strategies to govern the formation of N-stereogenic compounds have garnered less attention. Here, we disclose the first organocatalytic approach for efficient access to a wide range of nitrogen-stereogenic compounds through a desymmetrization approach. Intriguingly, the pro-chiral remote diols, which are previously not well addressed with enantiocontrol, are well differentiated by potent chiral carbene-bound acyl azolium intermediates. Preliminary studies shed insights on the critical importance of the ionic hydrogen bond (IHB) formed between the dimer aggregate of diols to afford the chiral N-oxide products that feature a tetrahedral nitrogen as the sole stereogenic element with good yields and excellent enantioselectivities. Notably, the chiral N-oxide products could offer an attractive strategy for chiral ligand design and discovery of potential antibacterial agrochemicals.
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Grants
- National Natural Science Fund for Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas)-YQHW
- the starting grant of Guizhou University [(2022)47)]
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (21732002, 22061007, 22071036, and 22207022)
- Frontiers Science Center for Asymmetric Synthesis and Medicinal Molecules
- Department of Education, Science and Technology Department of Guizhou Province [Qiankehe-jichu-ZK[2022]zhongdian024]
- Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities of China (111 Program, D20023) at Guizhou University
- Singapore National Research Foundation under its NRF Investigatorship (NRF-NRFI2016-06) and Competitive Research Program (NRF-CRP22-2019-0002)
- Ministry of Education, Singapore, under its MOE AcRF Tier 1 Award (RG7/20, RG70/21), MOE AcRF Tier 2 (MOE2019-T2-2-117)
- a Chair Professorship Grant, and Nanyang Technological University
- (2022)47 starting grant of Guizhou University
- 21732002 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 22061007 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 22071036 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 22207022 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Qiankehe-jichu-ZK[2022]zhongdian024 Department of Education, Science and Technology Department of Guizhou Province
- Qiankehejichu-ZK[2024]yiban030 Department of Education, Science and Technology Department of Guizhou Province
- NRF-NRFI2016-06 Singapore National Research Foundation under its NRF Investigatorship and Competitive Research Program
- NRF-CRP22-2019-0002 Singapore National Research Foundation under its NRF Investigatorship and Competitive Research Program
- RG7/20, RG70/21 Ministry of Education, Singapore, under its MOE AcRF Tier 1 Award, MOE AcRF Tier 2
- MOE2019-T2-2-117 Ministry of Education, Singapore, under its MOE AcRF Tier 1 Award, MOE AcRF Tier 2
- Chair Professorship Grant, and Nanyang Technological University
- C210812008 Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) under its Career Development Fund
- M22K3c0091 Manufacturing, TradeConnectivity (MTC) Young Individual Research Grants.
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- Zhongfu Luo
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), A*STAR, Singapore, 138632, Singapore
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China
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Li C, Cheng J, Wan X, Li J, Zu W, Xu Y, Huang Y, Huo H. Ni/Photoredox-Catalyzed Enantioselective Acylation of α-Bromobenzoates with Aldehydes: A Formal Approach to Aldehyde-Aldehyde Cross-Coupling. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:19909-19918. [PMID: 38864298 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c03164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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The catalytic cross-coupling of identical or similar functional groups is a cornerstone strategy for carbon-carbon bond formation, as exemplified by renowned methods, such as olefin cross-metathesis, Kolbe electrolysis, and various cross-electrophile couplings. However, similar methodologies for coupling aldehydes─fundamental building blocks in organic synthesis─remain underdeveloped. While the benzoin-type condensation, first reported in 1832, offers a reliable route for aldehyde dimerization, the chemo- and enantioselective cross-coupling of nonidentical yet similar aldehydes remains an unsolved challenge. Herein, we report a unified platform enabling highly chemo- and enantioselective cross-coupling of aldehydes. By leveraging nickel photoredox catalysis in tandem with discrete activation strategies for each aldehyde, this mechanistically distinct approach facilitates the enantioselective union of an aldehyde-derived α-oxy radical with an acyl radical, photocatalytically generated from a distinct aldehyde. This novel strategy enables modular access to enantioenriched α-oxygenated ketones with two minimally differentiated aliphatic substituents, a feat not achievable with existing chemocatalytic or biocatalytic techniques. The synthetic utility of this method is demonstrated by its application in the streamlined asymmetric synthesis of various medicinally relevant molecules. Additionally, mechanistic investigations rationalize the versatility of nickel photoredox catalysis to exploit new pathways for addressing long-standing synthetic challenges.
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- Chengyang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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Liu Y, Zhu Z, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Liu S, Shen X. Stereoselective Synthesis of Silyl Enol Ethers with Acylsilanes and α,β-Unsaturated Ketones. Org Lett 2024; 26:5911-5916. [PMID: 38975934 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c01782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Acylsilanes are emerging bench-stable reagents for the generation of electron-rich oxycarbenes that are difficult to access with unstable diazo compounds. Herein, we report a siloxycarbene-mediated stereoselective synthesis of silyl enol ethers through visible-light-induced intermolecular reactions between acylsilanes and α,β-unsaturated ketones. Both the solvent and low temperature are important for the success of the reaction. This approach features atomic economics, exclusive stereocontrol, and broad substrate scope. The synthetic potential of this methodology is demonstrated by gram-scale reaction and various downstream transformations including that requiring configuration purity of the silyl enol ethers.
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- Ying Liu
- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Engineering Research Center of Organosilicon Compounds & Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University, 299 Bayi Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Engineering Research Center of Organosilicon Compounds & Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University, 299 Bayi Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Engineering Research Center of Organosilicon Compounds & Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University, 299 Bayi Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Engineering Research Center of Organosilicon Compounds & Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University, 299 Bayi Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Engineering Research Center of Organosilicon Compounds & Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University, 299 Bayi Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Engineering Research Center of Organosilicon Compounds & Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University, 299 Bayi Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
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Reyes E, Uria U, Prieto L, Carrillo L, Vicario JL. Organocatalysis as an enabling tool for enantioselective ring-opening reactions of cyclopropanes. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:7288-7298. [PMID: 38938176 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc01933d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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The rich reactivity profile of cyclopropanes has been extensively explored to trigger new organic transformations that enable unusual disconnective approaches to synthesize molecular motifs that are not easily reached through conventional reactions. In particular, the chemistry of cyclopropanes has received special attention in the last decade, with multiple new approaches that capitalize on the use of organocatalysis for the activation of the cyclopropane scaffold. This situation has also opened the possibility of developing enantioselective variants of many reactions that until now were only carried out in an enantiospecific or diastereoselective manner. Our group has been particularly active in this field, focusing more specifically on the use of aminocatalysis and Brønsted acid catalysis as major organocatalytic activation manifolds to trigger new unprecedented transformations involving cyclopropanes that add to the current toolbox of general methodologies available to organic chemists for the enantioselective synthesis of chiral compounds.
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- Efraim Reyes
- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), P.O. Box 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain.
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), P.O. Box 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain.
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), P.O. Box 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain.
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), P.O. Box 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain.
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), P.O. Box 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain.
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Mroczyńska K, Dobrzańska L, Rafiński Z. Enantioselective synthesis of C3-functionalized 2,1-benzothiazine 2,2-dioxides by N-heterocyclic carbene catalysis. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:7176-7179. [PMID: 38904356 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc01754d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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We present herein an approach for the enantioselective C3-functionalization of 2,1-benzothiazine 2,2-dioxides using N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) catalysis. Our method involves a sequence of [3+3] cycloaddition and ring-opening reactions with different N- and O-nucleophiles, followed by silylation. Overcoming the challenge of selectivity targeting the C3 position, this protocol demonstrates a broad substrate scope and high enantioselectivity. This marks a significant advancement in the field of NHC-catalyzed transformations.
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- Karina Mroczyńska
- Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Faculty of Chemistry, 7 Gagarin Street, 87-100 Toruń, Poland.
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- Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Faculty of Chemistry, 7 Gagarin Street, 87-100 Toruń, Poland.
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- Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Faculty of Chemistry, 7 Gagarin Street, 87-100 Toruń, Poland.
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Franc M, Schulz J, Štěpnička P. Facile synthesis and bonding of 4-ferrocenyl-1,2,4-triazol-5-ylidene complexes. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:11445-11453. [PMID: 38904982 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt01433b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Ferrocene-substituted carbenes have emerged as attractive, redox-active ligands. However, among the compounds studied to date, ferrocenylated 1,2,4-triazol-5-ylidenes, which are closely related to the archetypal imidazol-2-ylidenes, are still unknown. Here, we demonstrate that the triazolium salt [CHN(Me)NCHN(Fc)]I (2; Fc = ferrocenyl), obtained by alkylation of 4-ferrocenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole (1) with MeI, reacts selectively with metal alkoxide/hydroxide precursors [(cod)Rh(OMe)]2 and [(IPr)Au(OH)] (cod = cycloocta-1,5-diene, IPr = 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene) to produce the ferrocene-substituted 1,2,4-triazol-5-ylidene complexes [(cod)RhI{CN(Me)NCHN(Fc)}] and [(IPr)Au{CN(Me)NCHN(Fc)}]I in good yields. The complexes were characterised by NMR and IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, cyclic voltammetry, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Density function theory (DFT) calculations were used to rationalise the electrochemical behaviour of the carbene complexes and to elucidate the bonding situation in these compounds. An analysis using intrinsic bond orbitals (IBOs) revealed that the 1,2,4-triazol-5-ylidene ligand exerted a strong trans influence and showed a synergistic stabilisation by the negative inductive and positive π-donor effects of the nitrogen atoms adjacent to the carbene carbon atom; these effects were enhanced by conjugation with the CHN bond at the exterior, similar to that in imidazol-2-ylidenes.
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- Michal Franc
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Hlavova 2030, 128 40 Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Hlavova 2030, 128 40 Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Hlavova 2030, 128 40 Prague, Czech Republic.
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Liu J, Deng R, Liang X, Zhou M, Zheng P, Chi YR. Carbene-Catalyzed and Pnictogen Bond-Assisted Access to P III-Stereogenic Compounds. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202404477. [PMID: 38669345 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202404477] [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: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Intermolecular pnictogen bonding (PnB) catalysis has received increased interest in non-covalent organocatalysis. It has been demonstrated that organic electron-deficient pnictogen atoms can act as prospective Lewis acids. Here, we present a catalytic approach for the asymmetric synthesis of chiral PIII compounds by combining intramolecular PnB interactions and carbene catalysis. Our design features a pre-chiral phosphorus molecule bearing two electron-withdrawing benzoyl groups, resulting in the formation of a σ-hole at the P atom. X-ray and non-covalent interaction (NCI) analysis indicate that the model substrates exhibit intrinsic PnB interaction between the oxygen atom of the formyl group and the phosphorus atom. This induces a conformational locking effect, leading to the crystallization of the phosphorus substrate in a preferred conformation (P212121 chiral group). Under the catalysis of N-heterocyclic carbene, the aldehyde moiety activated by the pnictogen bond selectively reacts with an alcohol to yield the corresponding chiral monoester/phosphorus product with excellent enantioselectivity. This Lewis acidic phosphorus center, aroused by the non-polarized intramolecular pnictogen bond interaction, assists in conformational and selective regulations, providing unique opportunities for catalysis and beyond.
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- Jianjian Liu
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, 550025, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, 550025, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, 550025, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, 550025, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, 550025, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, 550025, Guiyang, China
- School of chemistry, chemical engineering, and biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 637371, Singapore, Singapore
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Savekar AT, Gaikwad RA, Waghmode SB. Metal-Free Regioselective Oxa-Michael Approach to Access Spirooxindole-Fused Tetrahydrofuran/Tetrahydropyran through [3 + 2]/ [4 + 2] Spirocyclization of Methyleneindolinones with Haloalcohols. J Org Chem 2024; 89:9389-9404. [PMID: 38913823 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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An efficient one-pot metal-free, base-catalyzed method has been developed for the regioselective [3 + 2]/[4 + 2] annulation reactions of electrophilic methyleneindolinones with haloalcohols to furnish spirooxindole derivatives under mild reaction conditions. This reaction afforded the corresponding products with two contiguous stereocenters including a quaternary center in good to excellent yield (up to 95%) with moderate to good diastereoselectivities (up to 12.5:1 dr) with complete regioselectivity.
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- Amol T Savekar
- Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly University of Pune), Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly University of Pune), Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly University of Pune), Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007, India
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Banjare SK, Afreen S, Gaurav K, Sahoo AK, Das B, Panda SJ, Purohit CS, Doddi A, Ravikumar PC. NQNHC Ligand-Enabled Cu(I)-Catalyzed Double Hydroamination: A Regio- and Chemoselective Bicyclization of o-Amino 1,6-Diyne. J Org Chem 2024; 89:9255-9264. [PMID: 38912777 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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In this work, we have developed an efficient method for the intramolecular double hydroamination of aniline by employing o-amino 1,6-diyne as a potential starting material. This protocol enables easy access to bioactive motif 3,4-dihydro-1H-[1,4]oxazino[4,3-a]indole through an intramolecular cascade bicyclization and concomitant isomerization pathway in one pot. This transformation has been effectively achieved by utilizing a stereoelectronically tuned, π-accepting NHC-supported copper(I) system. During ligand optimization trials, naphthoquinone-annulated N-heterocyclic carbene, Nq(IDipp) [1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-4,5-naphthoquino-imidazolidene]-supported copper(I) complexes of the type Nq(IDipp)CuX (X = Cl or I) were synthesized and fully characterized using various spectroscopic techniques. For this conversion, NHC plays a crucial role in providing the optimum electron density around the metal center. It is a highly regio- and chemoselective transformation with a high atom economy and uses cheap, environmentally benign copper-based catalysts. Furthermore, a plausible mechanism has been proposed on the basis of experimental observations and literature support.
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- Shyam Kumar Banjare
- School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752050, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752050, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur (IISER BPR), Transit Campus, Industrial Training Institute, Engineering School Road, Berhampur 760010, Odisha, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur (IISER BPR), Transit Campus, Industrial Training Institute, Engineering School Road, Berhampur 760010, Odisha, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur (IISER BPR), Transit Campus, Industrial Training Institute, Engineering School Road, Berhampur 760010, Odisha, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752050, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752050, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur (IISER BPR), Transit Campus, Industrial Training Institute, Engineering School Road, Berhampur 760010, Odisha, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752050, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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Liang YJ, Gao YY, Han HB, Li L, Liu L. Enantioselective synthesis of 4-aryl-3,4-dihydrocoumarins via N-heterocyclic carbene catalyzed β-arylation/cyclization of α-bromoenals. Org Biomol Chem 2024; 22:5101-5104. [PMID: 38859801 DOI: 10.1039/d4ob00756e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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4-Aryl-3,4-dihydrocoumarins are one of the most important structural motifs. Herein, we disclose an enantioselective N-heterocyclic carbene catalyzed β-arylation/cyclization of α-bromoenals with 3-aminophenols under mild conditions. The protocol allows for the rapid preparation of 4-aryl-3,4-dihydrocoumarins in acceptable yields with good enantioselectivities. The products of this reaction could be converted into chiral diarylpropanoic acid derivatives without erosion of the enantioselectivity.
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- Yu-Jing Liang
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
- Henan Engineering Laboratory of Green Synthesis for Pharmaceuticals, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China.
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- Henan Engineering Laboratory of Green Synthesis for Pharmaceuticals, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China.
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- Henan Engineering Laboratory of Green Synthesis for Pharmaceuticals, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China.
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- Henan Engineering Laboratory of Green Synthesis for Pharmaceuticals, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
- Henan Engineering Laboratory of Green Synthesis for Pharmaceuticals, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China.
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Lu F, Su F, Pan S, Wu X, Wu X, Chi YR. N-Heterocyclic Carbene Enabled Functionalization of Inert C(Sp 3)-H Bonds via Hydrogen Atom Transfer (HAT) Processes. Chemistry 2024:e202401811. [PMID: 39092881 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202401811] [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: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Developing methods to directly transform C(sp3) -H bonds is crucial in synthetic chemistry due to their prevalence in various organic compounds. While conventional protocols have largely relied on transition metal catalysis, recent advancements in organocatalysis, particularly with radical NHC catalysis have sparked interest in the direct functionalization of "inert" C(sp3) -H bonds for cross C-C coupling with carbonyl moieties. This strategy involves selective cleavage of C(sp3) -H bonds to generate key carbon radicals, often achieved via hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) processes. By leveraging the bond dissociation energy (BDE) and polarity effects, HAT enables the rapid functionalization of diverse C(sp3)-H substrates, such as ethers, amines, and alkanes. This mini-review summarizes the progress in carbene organocatalytic functionalization of inert C(sp3)-H bonds enabled by HAT processes, categorizing them into two sections: 1) C-H functionalization involving acyl azolium intermediates; and 2) functionalization of C-H bonds via reductive Breslow intermediates.
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Grants
- U23A20201, 22071036 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 2022YFD1700300 National Key Research and Development Program of China
- (2022)47) National Natural Science Fund for Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas)-YQHW, the starting grant of Guizhou University
- [Qiankehejichu-ZK[2024]yiban030 Science and Technology Department of Guizhou Province
- 111 Program, D20023 Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities of China (111 Program, D20023) at Guizhou University
- [Qianjiaohe KY (2020)004] Frontiers Science Center for Asymmetric Synthesis and Medicinal Molecules, Department of Education, Guizhou Province
- MOE AcRF Tier 1 Award (RG84/22, RG70/21), MOE AcRF Tier 2 (MOE-T2EP10222-0006), and MOE AcRF Tier 3 Award (MOE2018-T3-1-003) Ministry of Education, Singapore
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- Fengfei Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticides, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticides, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticides, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticides, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticides, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticides, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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Ewing PMDA, Majhi PK, Prentice C, Young CM, van Rees K, Arnold PL, Zysman-Colman E, Smith AD. α-Phenylthioaldehydes for the effective generation of acyl azolium and azolium enolate intermediates. Chem Sci 2024; 15:9369-9375. [PMID: 38903219 PMCID: PMC11186317 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06879j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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α-Phenylthioaldehydes are readily prepared using a simple multi-step procedure and herein are introduced as a new precursor for the NHC-catalysed generation of acyl azolium and azolium enolate intermediates that are of widespread synthetic interest and utility. Treatment of α-phenylthioaldehydes with an NHC precatalyst and base produces an efficient redox rearrangement via a Breslow intermediate, elimination of thiophenolate, and subsequent rebound addition to the generated acyl azolium to give the corresponding thiol ester. In the presence of an external alcohol, competition between redox rearrangement and redox esterification can be controlled through judicious choice of the N-aryl substituent within the NHC precatalyst and the base used in the reaction. With NEt3 as base, NHCs bearing electron-withdrawing (N-C6F5 or N-C6H2Cl3) substituents favour redox rearrangement, while triazolium precatalysts with electron-rich N-aryl substituents (N-Ph, N-Mes) result in preferential redox esterification. Using DBU, redox esterification is preferred due to transesterification of the initially formed thiol ester product. Additionally, α-phenylthioaldehyde-derived azolium enolates have been used in enantioselective formal [4 + 2]-cycloaddition reactions to access dihydropyridinone heterocycles with high enantioselectivity (up to >95 : 5 dr, 98 : 2 er).
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- Paul M D A Ewing
- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST UK
- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh EH9 3JF UK
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST UK
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST UK
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST UK
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- Dept of Chemistry, University of California Berkeley CA 94720 USA
- Chemical Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Berkeley CA 94720 USA
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST UK
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST UK
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Wang J, Zheng M, Jia Q, Ren Q, Wu J. Synthesis of Highly Substituted Furans via Intermolecular Enynone-Aldehyde Cross-Coupling/Cyclization Catalyzed by N-Heterocyclic Carbenes. Org Lett 2024; 26:4868-4872. [PMID: 38832854 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c01253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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A new strategy for facile access to multifunctionalized furans via N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed cross-coupling/cyclization of ynenones with aldehydes has been explored. This protocol features readily obtainable starting materials, mild and metal-free conditions, broad substrate scope, good functional group tolerance, excellent yields, and easy scale-up. Synthetic utility of the protocol has been further corroborated through functionalization of complex substrates and postmodifications of the product.
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- Jie Wang
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Natural Product Synthesis and Drug Research, Innovative Drug Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Natural Product Synthesis and Drug Research, Innovative Drug Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for New Chemical Materials of Shale Gas, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing 408100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Natural Product Synthesis and Drug Research, Innovative Drug Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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Debnath C, Bhoi SR, Gandhi S. N-Heterocyclic carbene/palladium synergistic catalysis in organic synthesis. Org Biomol Chem 2024; 22:4613-4624. [PMID: 38804684 DOI: 10.1039/d4ob00525b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The cooperation of two distinct catalytic cycles to activate different reactive centers leading to a chemical transformation has been classified as synergistic catalysis. The synergistic combination of NHC with palladium catalysis has emerged as a powerful strategy in the last few years. Merging the ability of NHCs to inverse the polarity of a functional group with the unique reactivity of palladium enables transformations that cannot be accomplished by either of these catalysts alone. Despite the associated challenges, such as quenching of catalysts, reactivity mismatch etc., significant development has been achieved in the field of NHC/Pd synergistic catalysis. The recent incorporation of photoredox catalysis with NHC/Pd synergistic catalysis has further advanced this area. This review highlights the developments made in the area of NHC/Pd synergistic catalysis.
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- Chhanda Debnath
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur, 760010, India.
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur, 760010, India.
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur, 760010, India.
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Jin Z, Yang Y, He Z, Huang Z, Hu Y, Jin H, Zhou B. Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reaction of Aryl Bromides/Nitriles with Imidazolium Salts Involving Inert C-N Bond Cleavage. Org Lett 2024; 26:4520-4525. [PMID: 38752885 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c01386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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We herein present a nickel-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of aryl halides and nitriles with imidazolium salts. A series of 2-arylated imidazoles could be obtained in moderate to good yields through inert C-N bond cleavage. The imidazolium salt in this reaction acts as both a coupling partner and N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligand precursor. Mechanistic studies reveal that consecutive steps of migratory insertion of the NHC into the aryl C-Ni bond and β-C elimination might be involved in the proposed reaction mechanism.
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- Zhou Jin
- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
- Eco-industrial Innovation Institute, Zhejiang University of Technology, Quzhou, Zhejiang 324400, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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Zhang X, Yang S, Zeng X. Ring Contraction by Rearrangement of Sterically Congested Cyclic (Amino)(aryl)carbenes. J Org Chem 2024. [PMID: 38808612 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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The rearrangement of sterically congested cyclic (amino)(aryl)carbenes (CAArCs) by the reaction of related iminium salts with potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide is reported, allowing for forming benzocyclobutanimines via a ring contraction process. Mechanistic studies by theoretical calculations indicate that the formation of conjugated ketenimines as intermediates could be considered, in which steric hindrance caused by N-alkyl motifs of CAArCs plays an important role in promoting the ring-opening by the cleavage of C-N bond.
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- Xiaoyu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Liu B, Zhou X, Liu Q, Yang Z, Mao Y, He Q, Zhang T, Kong X, Zhang J, Liao W, Tang L. Carbene-Catalyzed [4+2] Cycloaddition of Cyclobutenones and Isatins for Quick Access to Chiral Chlorine-Containing Spirocyclic δ-Lactones. J Org Chem 2024; 89:7286-7294. [PMID: 38696309 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Here we report a carbene-catalyzed enantio- and diastereoselective [4+2] cycloaddition reaction of cyclobutenones with isatins for the quick and efficient synthesis of spirocyclic δ-lactones bearing a chiral chlorine. A broad range of substrates with various substitution patterns proceed smoothly in this reaction, with the spirooxindole δ-lactone products afforded in generally good to excellent yields and optical purities under mild reaction conditions.
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- Bin Liu
- Guizhou Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chemical Drug R&D, School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chemical Drug R&D, School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chemical Drug R&D, School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chemical Drug R&D, School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chemical Drug R&D, School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chemical Drug R&D, School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chemical Drug R&D, School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chemical Drug R&D, School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chemical Drug R&D, School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chemical Drug R&D, School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chemical Drug R&D, School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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Liu Y, Yuan L, Dai L, Zhu Q, Zhong G, Zeng X. Carbene-Catalyzed Atroposelective Construction of Chiral Diaryl Ethers. J Org Chem 2024. [PMID: 38738853 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Atropoisomeric chemotypes of diaryl ethers-related scaffolds are prevalent in naturally active compounds. Nevertheless, there remains considerable research to be carried out on the catalytic asymmetric synthesis of these axially chiral molecules. In this instance, we disclose an N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-catalyzed synthesis of axially chiral diaryl ethers via atroposelective esterification of dialdehyde-containing diaryl ethers. NHC desymmetrization produces axially chiral diaryl ether atropisomers with high yields and enantioselectivities in moderate circumstances. Chiral diaryl ether compounds may be precursors for highly functionalized diaryl ethers with bioactivity and chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
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- Yuheng Liu
- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, China
- Kharkiv Institute at Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Ningbo 315200, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Ningbo 315200, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, China
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Garg A, Rendina D, Bendale H, Akiyama T, Ojima I. Recent advances in catalytic asymmetric synthesis. Front Chem 2024; 12:1398397. [PMID: 38783896 PMCID: PMC11112575 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1398397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Asymmetric catalysis stands at the forefront of modern chemistry, serving as a cornerstone for the efficient creation of enantiopure chiral molecules characterized by their high selectivity. In this review, we delve into the realm of asymmetric catalytic reactions, which spans various methodologies, each contributing to the broader landscape of the enantioselective synthesis of chiral molecules. Transition metals play a central role as catalysts for a wide range of transformations with chiral ligands such as phosphines, N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs), etc., facilitating the formation of chiral C-C and C-X bonds, enabling precise control over stereochemistry. Enantioselective photocatalytic reactions leverage the power of light as a driving force for the synthesis of chiral molecules. Asymmetric electrocatalysis has emerged as a sustainable approach, being both atom-efficient and environmentally friendly, while offering a versatile toolkit for enantioselective reductions and oxidations. Biocatalysis relies on nature's most efficient catalysts, i.e., enzymes, to provide exquisite selectivity, as well as a high tolerance for diverse functional groups under mild conditions. Thus, enzymatic optical resolution, kinetic resolution and dynamic kinetic resolution have revolutionized the production of enantiopure compounds. Enantioselective organocatalysis uses metal-free organocatalysts, consisting of modular chiral phosphorus, sulfur and nitrogen components, facilitating remarkably efficient and diverse enantioselective transformations. Additionally, unlocking traditionally unreactive C-H bonds through selective functionalization has expanded the arsenal of catalytic asymmetric synthesis, enabling the efficient and atom-economical construction of enantiopure chiral molecules. Incorporating flow chemistry into asymmetric catalysis has been transformative, as continuous flow systems provide precise control over reaction conditions, enhancing the efficiency and facilitating optimization. Researchers are increasingly adopting hybrid approaches that combine multiple strategies synergistically to tackle complex synthetic challenges. This convergence holds great promise, propelling the field of asymmetric catalysis forward and facilitating the efficient construction of complex molecules in enantiopure form. As these methodologies evolve and complement one another, they push the boundaries of what can be accomplished in catalytic asymmetric synthesis, leading to the discovery of novel, highly selective transformations which may lead to groundbreaking applications across various industries.
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- Ashna Garg
- Stony Brook University, Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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- Stony Brook University, Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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- Stony Brook University, Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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- Stony Brook University, Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook, NY, United States
- Stony Brook University, Institute of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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Barańska I, Ośmiałowski B, Rafińska K, Rafiński Z. Construction of Highly Functionalized 2-Styrylfurans by N-Heterocyclic Carbene/Brønsted Acid Catalysis. Org Lett 2024; 26:3514-3518. [PMID: 38651753 PMCID: PMC11077487 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c00836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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This research presents an original method for synthesizing styrylfurans using N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) and Brønsted acid catalysis. By exploiting 2,4-dioxoesters as conjugated 1,3-dicarbonyls, we have developed a technique allowing the efficient formation of highly functionalized styrylfurans with interesting photochemical properties, through a NHC-catalyzed cross-benzoin reaction followed by a Brønsted acid-driven Paal-Knorr-like condensation. This approach permits the integration of various substituents on the furan ring, with preliminary biological studies indicating potential as fluorescent dyes.
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- Izabela Barańska
- Nicolaus Copernicus University
in Torun, Faculty of Chemistry, 7 Gagarin Street, Torun 87-100, Poland
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- Nicolaus Copernicus University
in Torun, Faculty of Chemistry, 7 Gagarin Street, Torun 87-100, Poland
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- Nicolaus Copernicus University
in Torun, Faculty of Chemistry, 7 Gagarin Street, Torun 87-100, Poland
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- Nicolaus Copernicus University
in Torun, Faculty of Chemistry, 7 Gagarin Street, Torun 87-100, Poland
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Wang YJ, Kang WY, Zhao YW, Wang YH, Tian P. N-Heterocyclic Carbene-Catalyzed Formal Intramolecular [3 + 2] Annulations of Cyclohexadienone-Tethered Ynals. Org Lett 2024; 26:3552-3556. [PMID: 38639551 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c00950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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A formal [3 + 2] annulation of cyclohexadienone-tethered ynals is enabled by an N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) catalyst, affording a tricyclo[6.2.1.04,11]undecane framework. This study represents the first demonstration of using C═C double bonds as the reaction partner in the NHC-catalyzed annulation of ynals. This strategy is characterized by mild reaction conditions and 100% atom economy as well as high catalytic performance and efficiency.
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- Ya-Jie Wang
- The Research Center of Chiral Drugs, Innovation Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Shanghai 201203, China
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- The Research Center of Chiral Drugs, Innovation Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Shanghai 201203, China
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- The Research Center of Chiral Drugs, Innovation Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Shanghai 201203, China
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- The Research Center of Chiral Drugs, Innovation Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Shanghai 201203, China
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- The Research Center of Chiral Drugs, Innovation Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Shanghai 201203, China
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Huang Y, Peng X, Li T. Recent Advances in NHC-Catalyzed Chemoselective Activation of Carbonyl Compounds. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400097. [PMID: 38451172 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400097] [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: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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N-Heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) catalysts have been employed as effective tools in the development of various reactions, which have made notable contributions in developing diverse reaction modes and generating significant functionalized molecules. This review provides an overview of the recent advancements in the chemo- and regioselective activation of different aldehydes using NHCs, categorized into five parts based on the different activation modes. A brief conclusion and outlook is provided to stimulate the development of novel activation modes for accessing functional molecules.
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- Yixian Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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Wei C, Zhao C, Li J, Li C, Song B, Song R. Innovative Arylimidazole-Fused Phytovirucides via Carbene-Catalyzed [3+4] Cycloaddition: Locking Viral Cell-To-Cell Movement by Out-Competing Virus Capsid-Host Interactions. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2309343. [PMID: 38477505 PMCID: PMC11109656 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202309343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The control of potato virus Y (PVY) induced crop failure is a challengeable issue in agricultural chemistry. Although many anti-PVY agents are designed to focus on the functionally important coat protein (CP) of virus, how these drugs act on CP to inactivate viral pathogenicity, remains largely unknown. Herein, a PVY CP inhibitor -3j (S) is disclosed, which is accessed by developing unusually efficient (up to 99% yield) and chemo-selective (> 99:1 er in most cases) carbene-catalyzed [3+4] cycloaddition reactions. Compound -3j bears a unique arylimidazole-fused diazepine skeleton and shows chirality-preferred performance against PVY. In addition, -3j (S) as a mediator allows ARG191 (R191) of CP to be identified as a key amino acid site responsible for intercellular movement of virions. R191 is further demonstrated to be critical for the interaction between PVY CP and the plant functional protein NtCPIP, enabling virions to cross plasmodesmata. This key step can be significantly inhibited through bonding with the -3j (S) to further impair pathogenic behaviors involving systemic infection and particle assembly. The study reveals the in-depth mechanism of action of antiviral agents targeting PVY CP, and contributes to new drug structures and synthetic strategies for PVY management.
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- Chunle Wei
- National Key Laboratory of Green PesticideKey Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural BioengineeringMinistry of EducationCenter for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou UniversityGuiyang550025China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green PesticideKey Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural BioengineeringMinistry of EducationCenter for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou UniversityGuiyang550025China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green PesticideKey Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural BioengineeringMinistry of EducationCenter for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou UniversityGuiyang550025China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green PesticideKey Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural BioengineeringMinistry of EducationCenter for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou UniversityGuiyang550025China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green PesticideKey Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural BioengineeringMinistry of EducationCenter for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou UniversityGuiyang550025China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green PesticideKey Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural BioengineeringMinistry of EducationCenter for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou UniversityGuiyang550025China
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Doraghi F, Ameli M, Ansariashlaghi S, Larijani B, Mahdavi M. NHC-Catalyzed Enantioselective Transformations Involving α-Bromoenals. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202400005. [PMID: 38587150 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202400005] [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: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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α-Haloenals, especially, α-bromoenals considered as one of the important building blocks in organic synthesis. They can participate in various (3+2)-, (3+3)-, (3+4)-, and (2+4)-annulation reactions with other organic molecules in the presence of an NHC catalyst to produce enantioenriched carbo-, and heterocyclic compounds. Herein, we have described NHC-catalyzed enantioselective transformations of α-bromoenals in the synthesis of various heterocycles, and carbocycles, as well as acyclic organic compounds.
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- Fatemeh Doraghi
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1411713119, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, 1417614411, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1411713119, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1411713119, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1411713119, Tehran, Iran
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Huang GT, Yu JSK. Catalytic role of the enol ether intermediate in the intramolecular Stetter reaction: a computational perspective. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:11833-11853. [PMID: 38567403 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp06051a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The intramolecular Stetter reaction catalyzed by a carbene is investigated by density functional theory (DFT) calculations and kinetic simulations. Catalyst 1 first reacts with aldehyde 2 to give the primary adduct (PA). The PA undergoes the intramolecular oxa-Michael reaction to irreversibly generate enol ether intermediate 9. The conversion of the enol ether to the Breslow intermediate (BI) requires the assistance of a base such as the PA. The next step involves formation of a carbon-carbon bond through the Michael addition, and expulsion of the catalyst generates the Stetter product 7. Calculations show that the catalytic cycle is composed of two irreversible processes: the first one involves the exergonic formation of the enol ether intermediate, while the second one is the conversion of the enol ether to the final product. Kinetic simulations using initial concentrations of [1]0 = 0.005 M and [2]0 = 0.025 M demonstrate that under a steady-state condition, 35% of the catalyst rests on the state of the enol ether (0.0018 M). The catalyst resting state therefore consists of the unbound form (the free catalyst) and its bound form (the enol ether species). According to variable time normalization analysis, the reaction exhibits a second-order dependence (first order in catalyst and first order in substrate), which agrees with experiments. The oxa-Michael reaction to form the enol ether is identified to be turnover limiting in the intramolecular Stetter reaction, which rationalizes the observed electronic effect of the Michael acceptor on the reactivity, as well as the measured isotope effect with respect to the aldehydic proton/deuteron. The base that participates in the BI formation has a significant effect on the build-up of the resting state 9 and the active catalyst concentration. In addition, the thermodynamic stability of the enol ether is found to depend on the tether length between the aromatic aldehyde and the Michael acceptor, as well as the chemical nature of the carbene catalyst. The favorability for the oxa-Michael reaction is therefore suggested to govern the reactivity of the intramolecular Stetter transformation.
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- Gou-Tao Huang
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan.
- Institute of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan
- Center for Intelligent Drug Systems and Smart Bio-devices (IDS2B), National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan
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Barik S, Sankar G, Biju AT. Enantioselective synthesis of tricyclic oxoquinolines via NHC-catalyzed Michael-aldol-lactamization-dehydration cascade. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:4290-4293. [PMID: 38445724 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc00502c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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The enantioselective synthesis of tricyclic oxoquinolines via NHC-catalyzed cascade reaction of enals with malonates bearing a 2-aminophenyl group is reported. The chiral α,β-unsaturated acylazoliums underwent a smooth Michael-aldol-lactamization-dehydration quadruple cascade with the amino malonate derivative to afford the desired tricyclic products.
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- Shilpa Barik
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012, India.
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012, India.
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012, India.
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Aysin RR, Galkin KI. Impact of Backbone Substitution on Organocatalytic Activity of Sterically Encumbered NHC in Benzoin Condensation. Molecules 2024; 29:1704. [PMID: 38675524 PMCID: PMC11051995 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081704] [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: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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In this study, we provide a theoretical explanation for the experimentally observed decrease in the organocatalytic activity of N-aryl imidazolylidenes methylated at the C4/5-H positions in the benzoin condensation of aromatic aldehydes. A comparative quantum chemical study of energy profiles for the NHC-mediated benzoin condensation of furfural has revealed a high energy barrier to the formation of the IPrMe-based furanic Breslow intermediate that can be attributed to the negative steric interactions between the imidazole backbone methyl groups and N-aryl substituents.
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- Rinat R. Aysin
- A. N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Vavilova Street 28, bld. 1, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Leninsky Prospect 47, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Laboratory of Green Chemistry, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, 2nd Baumanskaya Street 5/1, 105005 Moscow, Russia
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Chan CL, Lee SC, Lin PS, Tapales RVPP, Li JS, Lai CA, Lee JT, Li CH, Liao HH. FluoroFusion: NHC-Catalyzed Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution Reaction Unveils Functional Perfluorinated Diarylmethanones. Org Lett 2024; 26:2338-2342. [PMID: 38458971 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c00677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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A mild, facile, and metal-free approach via the N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed SNAr reaction between aryl aldehydes with perfluoroarenes to obtain the coveted functional perfluorinated diarylmethanones is disclosed. This method accommodates a diverse substrate range and exhibits notable tolerance toward various functional groups. Our success in modifying biologically relevant molecules, crafting a fully fluorinated bioisosteric analogue of drug candidate D1, and highlighting the potential of these ketones as valuable electrolyte additives for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) underscores the versatility of our methodology.
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- Cheng-Lin Chan
- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804201, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- Department of International Ph.D. Program for Science, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804201, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402202, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804201, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804201, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- Department of International Ph.D. Program for Science, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804201, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804201, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804201, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804201, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Applied and Medicinal Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804201, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- Department of Applied and Medicinal Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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Li L, Ti W, Miao T, Ma J, Lin A, Chu Q, Gao S. Atroposelective Synthesis of Axially Chiral Diaryl Ethers by N-Heterocyclic-Carbene-Catalyzed Sequentially Desymmetric/Kinetic Resolution Process. J Org Chem 2024; 89:4067-4073. [PMID: 38391391 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c02912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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We describe herein an N-heterocyclic-carbene-catalyzed atroposelective synthesis of axially chiral diaryl ethers. Through a sequentially enantioselective desymmetric process and a kinetic resolution process, the products could be constructed in good yields with excellent enantiopurities. Both alcohols and phenols were compatible with this catalytic system. The axially chiral carboxylic acids derived from the esters were proven to be potential chiral ligands for asymmetric synthesis, for example, Rh(III)-catalyzed enantioselective C-H functionalization.
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- Libo Li
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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Ghosh T, Barman D, Show K, Lo R, Manna D, Ghosh T, Maiti DK. N-Heterocyclic Carbene-Catalyzed Facile Synthesis of Phthalidyl Sulfonohydrazones: Density Functional Theory Mechanistic Insights and Docking Interactions. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:11510-11522. [PMID: 38496936 PMCID: PMC10938401 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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N-heterocyclic carbene catalysis reaction protocol is disclosed for the synthesis of phthalidyl sulfonohydrazones. A broad range of N-tosyl hydrazones react effectively with phthalaldehyde derivatives under open-air conditions, enabling the formation of a new C-N bond via an oxidative path. The reaction proceeds under mild reaction conditions with broad substrate scopes, wide functional group tolerance, and good to excellent yields. The mechanistic pathway is studied successfully using control experiments, competitive reactions, ESI-MS spectral analyses of the reaction mixture, and computational study by density functional theory. The potential use of one of the phthalidyl sulfonohydrazone derivatives as the inhibitor of β-ketoacyl acyl carrier protein synthase I of Escherichia coli is investigated using molecular docking.
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- Tanmoy Ghosh
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700009, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700009, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Malda College, Malda, West Bengal 732101, India
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- Institute
of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Czech
Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., Flemingovo nám. 2, Prague 6, Praha 16610, Czech Republic
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- Institute
of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Czech
Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., Flemingovo nám. 2, Prague 6, Praha 16610, Czech Republic
- Department
of Applied Chemistry, Maulana Abul Kalam
Azad University of Technology, Haringhata, West Bengal 741249, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700009, India
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Ramarao J, Rambabu M, Suresh S. NHC-Catalyzed Formal [4 + 2] Annulation of o-Formyl-Tethered Michael Acceptors and Ynones to Access Highly Functionalized Naphthalene Derivatives. Org Lett 2024; 26:1780-1786. [PMID: 38411544 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c04249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Herein we demonstrate a novel organocatalytic method to access multifunctionalized naphthalenes via an NHC-catalyzed reaction of ynones and o-formyl-tethered Michael acceptors. The presented method proceeds through an intermolecular Stetter reaction-cyclization-aromatization cascade and represents a rare example of organocatalytic benzannulation for the synthesis of substituted arenes by using ynone as a two-carbon synthon. The current method has broad substrate scope; postsynthetic transformations and gram-scale syntheses highlight the practicality of the displayed methodology.
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- Jakkula Ramarao
- Department of Organic Synthesis and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad 500 007, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, India
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- Department of Organic Synthesis and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad 500 007, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, India
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- Department of Organic Synthesis and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad 500 007, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, India
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Li Z, Zhang J, Wang J. Access to Chiral β-Boryl δ-Lactones via NHC-Catalyzed [4 + 2] Annulation. Org Lett 2024; 26:1965-1969. [PMID: 38418377 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c00426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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We report a carbene-catalyzed [4 + 2] annulation of activated esters and β-borate enones, providing an efficient method to build enantioenriched organoborones with two consecutive stereogenic centers. It is worth noting that this protocol represents a new organocatalytic manner to generate chiral β-C-B bonds. Moreover, it also greatly enriches the structural diversity of the chiral organoboron compounds.
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- Zhipeng Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorous Chemistry & Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorous Chemistry & Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorous Chemistry & Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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Tang C, Cai H, Song C, Wang X, Jin Z, Li T. N-Heterocyclic Carbene-Catalyzed Regio- and Enantioselective C7-Alkylation of 4-Aminoindoles with α-Bromoenals. Org Lett 2024; 26:1787-1791. [PMID: 38393341 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c04266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The first carbene-catalyzed regio- and enantioselective indole C7-alkylation reaction between 4-aminoindoles and α-bromoenals is disclosed. The corresponding indole products could be obtained in moderate to good yields with good to excellent enantioselectivities. The evaluation of antibacterial activity against Psa revealed that nine of the C7-functionalized indoles exhibited superior inhibitory activities compared to the positive controls TC and BT. Our approach provides an efficient strategy to introduce a chiral chain into the C7 position of indole compounds, with potential applications evaluated in pesticide development.
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- Chenghao Tang
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China
- School of Life and Health Science, Kaili University, Kaili, Guizhou 556011, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China
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- School of Life and Health Science, Kaili University, Kaili, Guizhou 556011, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China
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Chen YH, Duan M, Lin SL, Liu YW, Cheng JK, Xiang SH, Yu P, Houk KN, Tan B. Organocatalytic aromatization-promoted umpolung reaction of imines. Nat Chem 2024; 16:408-416. [PMID: 38062248 DOI: 10.1038/s41557-023-01384-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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The umpolung functionalization of imines bears vast synthetic potential, but polarity inversion is less efficient compared with the carbonyl counterparts. Strong nucleophiles are often required to react with the N-electrophiles without catalytic and stereochemical control. Here we show an effective strategy to realize umpolung of imines promoted by organocatalytic aromatization. The attachment of strongly electron-withdrawing groups to imines could enhance the umpolung reactivity by both electronegativity and aromatic character, enabling the direct amination of (hetero)arenes with good efficiencies and stereoselectivities. Additionally, the application of chiral Brønsted acid catalyst furnishes (hetero)aryl C-N atropisomers or enantioenriched aliphatic amines via dearomative amination from N-electrophilic aromatic precursors. Control experiments and density functional theory calculations suggest an ionic mechanism for the umpolung reaction of imines. This disconnection expands the options to forge C-N bonds stereoselectively on (hetero)arenes, which represents an important synthetic pursuit, especially in medicinal chemistry.
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- Ye-Hui Chen
- Shenzhen Grubbs Institute, Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Shenzhen Grubbs Institute, Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Grubbs Institute, Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Grubbs Institute, Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Grubbs Institute, Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Grubbs Institute, Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Shenzhen Grubbs Institute, Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China.
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Barańska I, Dobrzańska L, Rafiński Z. Enantioselective [3 + 3] Annulation-Deoxalation Strategy for Rapid Access to δ-Oxoesters via N-Heterocyclic Carbene Catalysis. Org Lett 2024; 26:1207-1211. [PMID: 38325001 PMCID: PMC10877609 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c04397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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A new and unprecedented stereoselective synthetic approach to δ-oxoesters derivatives from readily available starting materials has been developed. This method, catalyzed by N-heterocyclic carbene, involves an annulation-deoxalation reaction of alkynyl aldehydes with 2,4-diketoesters and proceeds via the chiral α,β-unsaturated acylazolium intermediates. The annulation includes the in situ formation of dihydropyranones, which undergo ring-opening methanolysis with Lewis acid activation, followed by deoxalation to afford chiral 1,5-ketoesters in moderate to good yields.
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- Izabela Barańska
- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 7 Gagarin Street, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 7 Gagarin Street, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 7 Gagarin Street, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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Wang J, Wang M, Wen Y, Teng P, Li C, Zhao C. N-Heterocyclic Carbene-Catalyzed Highly Enantioselective Macrolactonization to Access Planar-Chiral Macrocycles. Org Lett 2024; 26:1040-1045. [PMID: 38295348 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c04200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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An N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-catalyzed atroposelective macrolactonization has been disclosed. This approach affords planar-chiral macrocycles in high yields with excellent enantioselectivities over a broad substrate scope. Controlled experiments suggest that the enantioselectivity might arise from the cation-n interaction between the acyl azolium and the electron-rich moiety in the substrate. This mechanism is supported by density functional theory calculations, which also suggest an important π-π interaction in stabilizing the transition state.
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- Jiaming Wang
- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Photochemistry, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Institute of Drug Discovery and Design, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Photochemistry, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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Abdellaoui M, Oppel K, Vianna A, Soleilhavoup M, Yan X, Melaimi M, Bertrand G. 1 H-1,2,3-Triazol-5-ylidenes as Catalytic Organic Single-Electron Reductants. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:2933-2938. [PMID: 38253007 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c14360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Most of the known single-electron reductants are either metal based reagents, used in a stoichiometric amount, or a combination of an organic species and a photocatalyst. Here we report that 1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-ylidenes act not only as stoichiometric one-electron donors but also as catalytic organic reducing agents, without the need of a photocatalyst. As a proof of concept, we studied the reduction of quinones, which are well-known electron conveyors that are involved in various biological and industrial processes. This work also provides experimental evidence for the formation of a bis(triazolium)carbonate adduct, which acts as the resting state of the catalytic cycle and as the carbene reservoir.
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- Mehdi Abdellaoui
- UCSD-CNRS Joint Research Laboratory (IRL3555), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0358, United States
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- UCSD-CNRS Joint Research Laboratory (IRL3555), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0358, United States
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- UCSD-CNRS Joint Research Laboratory (IRL3555), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0358, United States
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- UCSD-CNRS Joint Research Laboratory (IRL3555), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0358, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing,100872, China
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- UCSD-CNRS Joint Research Laboratory (IRL3555), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0358, United States
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- UCSD-CNRS Joint Research Laboratory (IRL3555), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0358, United States
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Rajendran NM, Lu Q, Bouffard J. A Facile Preparation of N-Heterocyclic Olefins: Ring-Opening Polymerization of β-Butyrolactone and Frustrated Lewis Pair Reactivity. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303358. [PMID: 38109087 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303358] [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: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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A direct synthesis of N-heterocyclic olefins (NHOs) and their mesoionic congeners (mNHOs) from N-heterocyclic carbenes and N-aziridinylimines is reported. The reaction provided diverse functionalized (m)NHOs and π-extended analogues. The prepared NHOs initiated the ring-opening polymerization of β-butyrolactone, and insertion of aldehyde and nitrile into an NHO-B(C6 F5 )3 adduct was demonstrated.
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Korea
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Zheng Z, Liu Q, Peng X, Jin Z, Wu J. NHC-Catalyzed Chemo- and Enantioselective Reaction between Aldehydes and Enals for Access to Axially Chiral Arylaldehydes. Org Lett 2024; 26:917-921. [PMID: 38236760 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c04189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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A chiral carbene-catalyzed chemo- and enantioselective reaction with racemic biaryl aldehydes and α-bromoenals is developed for access to axially chiral 2-arylbenzaldehydes through atroposelective dynamic kinetic resolution (DKR) processes. This atroposelective DKR strategy can tolerate a broad scope of substrates with diverse functionalities. The axially chiral 2-aryl benzaldehyde products generally afford moderate to good yields and enantioselectivities. The axially chiral molecules afforded from the current approach are variable through simple transformations to afford axially chiral functional molecules with excellent optical purities.
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- Zhiguo Zheng
- 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
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Lv X, Su F, Long H, Lu F, Zeng Y, Liao M, Che F, Wu X, Chi YR. Carbene organic catalytic planar enantioselective macrolactonization. Nat Commun 2024; 15:958. [PMID: 38302464 PMCID: PMC10834540 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45218-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Macrolactones exhibit distinct conformational and configurational properties and are widely found in natural products, medicines, and agrochemicals. Up to now, the major effort for macrolactonization is directed toward identifying suitable carboxylic acid/alcohol coupling reagents to address the challenges associated with macrocyclization, wherein the stereochemistry of products is usually controlled by the substrate's inherent chirality. It remains largely unexplored in using catalysts to govern both macrolactone formation and stereochemical control. Here, we disclose a non-enzymatic organocatalytic approach to construct macrolactones bearing chiral planes from achiral substrates. Our strategy utilizes N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) as a potent acylation catalyst that simultaneously mediates the macrocyclization and controls planar chirality during the catalytic process. Macrolactones varying in ring sizes from sixteen to twenty members are obtained with good-to-excellent yields and enantiomeric ratios. Our study shall open new avenues in accessing macrolactones with various stereogenic elements and ring structures by using readily available small-molecule catalysts.
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- Xiaokang Lv
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, 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, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China.
- School of chemistry, chemical engineering, and biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore.
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Daelemans B, Bernaerts S, Eyley S, Thielemans W, Dehaen W, De Feyter S. Covalent immobilization of N-heterocyclic carbenes on pristine carbon substrates: from nanoscale characterization to bulk catalysis. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:1432-1435. [PMID: 38206104 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05078e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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To control the synthesis of designer catalysts on graphitic materials up to the nanometer scale, methods should be provided that combine both nanoscale characterization and bulk scale experiments. This work reports the grafting of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-type catalysts on graphite, both at nanometer and bulk scale, as it allows increased insights into the nature of the immobilized catalysts.
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- Brent Daelemans
- Division of Molecular Imaging and Photonics, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven 3001, Belgium.
- Division of Sustainable Chemistry for Metals and Molecules, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven 3001, Belgium.
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- Division of Molecular Imaging and Photonics, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven 3001, Belgium.
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- Sustainable Materials Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, campus Kulak Kortrijk, E. Sabbelaan 53, Kortrijk 8500, Belgium
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- Sustainable Materials Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, campus Kulak Kortrijk, E. Sabbelaan 53, Kortrijk 8500, Belgium
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- Division of Sustainable Chemistry for Metals and Molecules, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven 3001, Belgium.
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- Division of Molecular Imaging and Photonics, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven 3001, Belgium.
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Monirialamdari M, Albrecht A. Decarboxylative photoinduced ligand-to-metal charge transfer reaction: synthesis of 2-substituted chroman-4-ones. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:1265-1268. [PMID: 38194239 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05331h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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In this manuscript, a photoinduced ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT) approach, employing transition-metal-based photocatalysts, for the efficient alkylation of electron-poor olefin is described. The developed redox-neutral process benefits from mild reaction conditions and involves a wide range of chromone-3-carboxylic acids as well as nucleophiles amenable to selective C-H functionalization leading to the formation of 2-substituted chroman-4-one compounds with potential biological activity.
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- Mohsen Monirialamdari
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Żeromskiego 116, 90-924 Łódź, Poland
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- Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology Żeromskiego 116, 90-924 Łódź, Poland.
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An H, Liu S, Wang SJ, Yu X, Shi C, Lin H, Poh SB, Yang H, Wong MW, Zhao Y, Tu Z, Lu S. Kinetic Resolution of Acyclic Tertiary Propargylic Alcohols by NHC-Catalyzed Enantioselective Acylation. Org Lett 2024; 26:702-707. [PMID: 38206074 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c04134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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We report herein an efficient NHC-catalyzed kinetic resolution of acyclic tertiary propargylic alcohols that provides them in high to excellent enantioselectivity. This is the first example of kinetic resolution realized by enantioselective acylation. The recovered enantioenriched alcohols can be facilely converted into other valuable compounds such as densely functionalized tertiary alcohols and carbmates in high yields and excellent stereopurity. Density functional theory calculations were performed to determine the reaction mechanism and to understand the origin of enantiodiscrimination.
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- Hao An
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), and Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), and Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), and Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), and Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive, Republic of Singapore 117543
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive, Republic of Singapore 117543
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive, Republic of Singapore 117543
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive, Republic of Singapore 117543
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), and Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), and Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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Mondal BD, Gorai S, Nath R, Paul A, Guin J. Enantioselective Amination of 3-Substituted-2-benzofuranones via Non-covalent N-Heterocyclic Carbene Catalysis. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303115. [PMID: 37997460 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303115] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Herein, an efficient method for asymmetric α-amination of 2-benzofuranones with N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) catalysis is reported. The process is based on non-covalent interaction of NHC with substrate, facilitating the formation of a chiral ion-pair that encompasses enolate and azolium salt. The activated enolate adds to an electrophilic amine source with sufficient facial control to furnish an enantioenriched product having an amine substituted quaternary stereocenter. The process displays a broad substrate scope. A preparative scale synthesis has been achieved. Preliminary mechanistic investigations based on experimental and DFT studies suggest a reaction pathway that involves non-covalent substrate/NHC interactions and essentially implicate the role of π-π interaction in diastereomeric transition states for stereo-chemical discrimination.
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- Bhaskar Deb Mondal
- School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2 A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2 A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2 A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2 A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2 A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata, 700032, India
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Zhou BA, Li XN, Zhang CL, Wang ZX, Ye S. Enantioselective Synthesis of Axially Chiral Diaryl Ethers via NHC Catalyzed Desymmetrization and Following Resolution. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202314228. [PMID: 38019184 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Axially chiral diaryl ethers are present in numerous natural products and bioactive molecules. However, only few catalytic enantioselective approaches have been established to access diaryl ether atropisomers. Herein, we report the N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed enantioselective synthesis of axially chiral diaryl ethers via desymmetrization of prochiral 2-aryloxyisophthalaldehydes with aliphatic alcohols, phenol derivatives, and heteroaromatic amines. This reaction features mild reaction conditions, good functional group tolerance, broad substrate scope and excellent enantioselectivity. The utility of this methodology is illustrated by late-stage functionalization, gram-scale synthesis, and diverse enantioretentive transformations. Control experiments and DFT calculations support the association of NHC-catalyzed desymmetrization with following kinetic resolution to enhance the enantioselectivity.
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- Bang-An Zhou
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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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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Wang SJ, Wang X, Xin X, Zhang S, Yang H, Wong MW, Lu S. Organocatalytic diastereo- and atroposelective construction of N-N axially chiral pyrroles and indoles. Nat Commun 2024; 15:518. [PMID: 38225235 PMCID: PMC10789812 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44743-z] [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: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
Abstract
The construction of N-N axially chiral motifs is an important research topic, owing to their wide occurrence in natural products, pharmaceuticals and chiral ligands. One efficient method is the atroposelective dihydropyrimidin-4-one formation. We present herein a direct catalytic synthesis of N-N atropisomers with simultaneous creation of contiguous axial and central chirality by oxidative NHC (N-heterocyclic carbenes) catalyzed (3 + 3) cycloaddition. Using our method, we are able to synthesize structurally diverse N-N axially chiral pyrroles and indoles with vicinal central chirality or bearing a 2,3-dihydropyrimidin-4-one moiety in moderate to good yields and excellent enantioselectivities. Further synthetic transformations of the obtained axially chiral pyrroles and indoles derivative products are demonstrated. The reaction mechanism and the origin of enantioselectivity are understood through DFT calculations.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shao-Jie Wang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
| | - Xia Wang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
| | - Xiaolan Xin
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
| | - Shulei Zhang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China.
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