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Shan Y, Zhang X, Liu G, Li J, Liu Y, Wang J, Chen D. Cyanation with isocyanides: recent advances and perspectives. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:1546-1562. [PMID: 38240334 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05880h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Cyanation has attracted considerable attention in organic synthesis because nitriles are key structural motifs in numerous important dyes, agrochemicals, natural products and drug molecules. As the fourth generation of cyanating reagents, isocyanides occupy a prominent place in the synthesis of nitriles due to their favorable stability, easy operability and high reactivity. In recent years, three types of cyanation with isocyanides have been established: the cleavage of the C-NC bond of tertiary alkyl isocyanides (Type I), the rearrangement of aryl isocyanides with azides (Type II), and the reductive cyanation of ketones with α-acidic isocyanides (Type III). This review focuses on advances in cyanation with isocyanides with an emphasis on reaction scope, limitations and mechanisms, which could reveal their remarkable value and superiority for accessing various nitriles. In addition, the future development prospects of this specific field are also introduced. We believe that this feature article will serve as a comprehensive tool to navigate cyanation with isocyanides across the vast area of synthetic chemistry.
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- Yingying Shan
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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Atkins AP, Chaturvedi AK, Tate JA, Lennox AJJ. Pulsed electrolysis: enhancing primary benzylic C(sp 3)-H nucleophilic fluorination. Org Chem Front 2024; 11:802-808. [PMID: 38298566 PMCID: PMC10825853 DOI: 10.1039/d3qo01865b] [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: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Electrosynthesis is an efficient and powerful tool for the generation of elusive reactive intermediates. The application of alternative electrolysis waveforms provides a new level of control for dynamic redox environments. Herein, we demonstrate that pulsed electrolysis provides a favourable environment for the generation and fluorination of highly unstable primary benzylic cations from C(sp3)-H bonds. By introduction of a toff period, we propose this waveform modulates the electrical double layer to improve mass transport and limit over-oxidation.
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- Alexander P Atkins
- School of Chemistry, University of Bristol Cantock's Close BS8 1TS Bristol UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Bristol Cantock's Close BS8 1TS Bristol UK
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- Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Syngenta Jealott's Hill Bracknell RG426EY UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Bristol Cantock's Close BS8 1TS Bristol UK
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Liu X, Cai TC, Zhu M, Liu Y, Xia J, Xie J, Wen L, Gui QW, Yin Y. S-alkyl Dithiocarbamates Synthesis through Electrochemical Multicomponent Reaction of Thiols, Hydrogen Sulfide, and Isocyanides. J Org Chem 2023; 88:12311-12318. [PMID: 37585499 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c01017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Dithiocarbamates synthesis is extremely important in plenty of biomedical and agrochemical applications, especially fungicide development, but remains a great challenge. In this work, we have successfully developed a multicomponent reaction protocol to convert H2S into S-alkyl dithiocarbamates under constant current conditions. No additional oxidants nor additional catalysts are required, and due to mild conditions, the reactions display a broad substrate scope, including varieties of thiols or disulfides.
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- Xiaoying Liu
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin 300308, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin 300308, PR China
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Chen D, Li J, Liu G, Zhang X, Wang X, Liu Y, Liu X, Liu X, Li Y, Shan Y. Accessing indole-isoindole derivatives via palladium-catalyzed [3+2] cyclization of isocyanides with alkynyl imines. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:10540-10543. [PMID: 37566103 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc02654j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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A facile protocol for the preparation of indole-isoindole derivatives was developed and proceeds via a palladium-catalyzed [3+2] cyclization of isocyanides with alkynyl imines. In this transformation, the palladium catalyst has a triple role, serving simultaneously as a π acid, a transition-metal catalyst and a hydride ion donor, thus enabling the dual function of isocyanide both as a C1 synthon for cyanation and a C1N1 synthon for imidoylation. Significantly, the reaction is the sole successful example for accessing indole-isoindole derivatives, and will open up new avenues to assemble unique N-heterocycle frameworks. Furthermore, the synthetic value of this protocol is demonstrated in the late-stage modification of physiologically active molecules and in the construction of aggregation-induced emission compounds.
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- Dianpeng Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, Shandong, China.
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Wang C, Yang N, Li C, He J, Li H. Tuning Benzylic C-H Functionalization of (Thio)xanthenes with Electrochemistry. Molecules 2023; 28:6139. [PMID: 37630392 PMCID: PMC10459638 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28166139] [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: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Here, we report a tunable electrochemical benzylic C-H functionalization of (thio)xanthenes with terminal alkynes and nitriles in the absence of any catalyst or external chemical oxidant. The benzylic C-H functionalization can be well controlled by varying the electrochemical conditions, affording the specific coupling products via C-C and C-N bond formation.
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- Changji Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, 168 Taifeng Road, Huainan 232001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei 235000, China; (N.Y.); (C.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei 235000, China; (N.Y.); (C.L.)
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- Hefei New Online Technology Co., Ltd., Hefei 235000, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei 235000, China; (N.Y.); (C.L.)
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Boron Lewis Acid Catalysis Enables the Direct Cyanation of Benzyl Alcohols by Means of Isonitrile as Cyanide Source. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052174. [PMID: 36903420 PMCID: PMC10004367 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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The development of an efficient and straightforward method for cyanation of alcohols is of great value. However, the cyanation of alcohols always requires toxic cyanide sources. Herein, an unprecedented synthetic application of an isonitrile as a safer cyanide source in B(C6F5)3-catalyzed direct cyanation of alcohols is reported. With this approach, a wide range of valuable α-aryl nitriles was synthesized in good to excellent yields (up to 98%). The reaction can be scaled up and the practicability of this approach is further manifested in the synthesis of an anti-inflammatory drug, naproxen. Moreover, experimental studies were performed to illustrate the reaction mechanism.
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Gu Q, Cheng Z, Qiu X, Zeng X. Recent Advances in the Electrochemical Functionalization of Isocyanides. CHEM REC 2023; 23:e202200177. [PMID: 36126178 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Isocyanides are well-known as efficient CO surrogates and C1 synthons in modern organic synthesis. Although tremendous efforts have been devoted to fully exploiting the reactivity of isocyanides, these transformations are primarily limited by their utilization of stoichiometric toxic chemical oxidants. With the recent resurgence of organic electrochemistry, which has considerably laid dormant over the past several decades, electrolysis has been identified as a green and powerful tool to enrich structural diversity by solely utilizing electric current as clean and inherently safe redox equivalents of stoichiometric chemical oxidants. In this regard, the unique reactivity of isocyanides has been studied in numerous electrochemical transformations. This review comprehensively highlights the most relevant progress in electrochemical strategies towards the functionalization of isocyanides up until June of 2022, with a focus on reaction outcomes and mechanisms.
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- Qingyun Gu
- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China
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Stangier M, Scheremetjew A, Ackermann L. Chemo- and Site-Selective Electro-Oxidative Alkane Fluorination by C(sp 3 )-H Cleavage. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202201654. [PMID: 35844078 PMCID: PMC9804291 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202201654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Electrochemical fluorinations of C(sp3 )-H bonds with a nucleophilic fluoride source have been accomplished in a chemo- and site-selective fashion, avoiding the use of electrophilic F+ sources and stoichiometric oxidants. The introduced metal-free strategy exhibits high functional group tolerance, setting the stage for late-stage fluorinations of biorelevant motifs. The synthetic utility of the C(sp3 )-H fluorination was reflected by subsequent one-pot arylation of the generated benzylic fluorides.
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- Maximilian Stangier
- Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie Wöhler Research Institute for Sustainable Chemistry (WISCh)Georg-August-Universität GöttingenTammannstrasse 237077GöttingenGermany
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- Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie Wöhler Research Institute for Sustainable Chemistry (WISCh)Georg-August-Universität GöttingenTammannstrasse 237077GöttingenGermany
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- Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie Wöhler Research Institute for Sustainable Chemistry (WISCh)Georg-August-Universität GöttingenTammannstrasse 237077GöttingenGermany
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The development of sustainable C(sp3)-H functionalization methods is of great interest to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Anodic oxidation is an efficient means of producing benzylic cations that can undergo subsequent in situ nucleophilic attack to afford functionalized benzylic products. Herein, we demonstrate the suitability of carboxylic acids as nucleophiles to yield benzylic esters. This method employs a series of secondary benzylic substrates and functionalized carboxylic acids and is demonstrated on a gram scale in flow.
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- Alexander P Atkins
- University of Bristol, School of Chemistry, Cantock's Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- University of Bristol, School of Chemistry, Cantock's Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- University of Bristol, School of Chemistry, Cantock's Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- Syngenta, Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell RG42 6EY, United Kingdom
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- University of Bristol, School of Chemistry, Cantock's Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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