Diversity-oriented stereoselective synthesis of β,γ-disubstituted tert-homoallylic alcohols

Synthesis of unsymmetrical diarylmethanols via C–Si bond bifunctionalization enabled by sequential [1,4]-Csp2 to O-silyl migration

Unsymmetrical C–Si bond bifunctionalization of 2,2′-bis(trimethylsilyl) diphenylmethanol via “on–off–on” sequential [1,4]-Csp² to O-silyl migration installs Csp³/Csp³, Csp³/Csp² or Csp²/Csp³ in one pot, giving sterically congested unsymmetrical diarylmethanols in good yields.

One-Pot Twofold Unsymmetrical C-Si Bond 2,6-Bifunctionalization of Arenes via Sequential [1,4]-Csp2 to O-Silyl Migration

Twofold unsymmetrical C-Si bond bifunctionalization of 2,6-di(trimethylsilyl) benzyl alcohols has been achieved in one pot via sequential [1,4]-Csp² to O-silyl migration. The hydroxyl group functions as an "on-off-on" switch to control two successive silyl migrations, and 4,7-dimethyl-o-phenanthroline ligand favors cleavage of the endocyclic C-Si bond. Diverse Csp³/Csp³ or Csp²/Csp³ electrophiles can be installed at the 2- and 6-positions. This approach was used to chemoselectively functionalize the three C-Si bonds of 2,4,6-tri(trimethylsilyl) benzyl alcohol, transforming it into isochroman derivatives. The approach even works as a five-component reaction to construct complex symmetric structures.

Pd-Catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling reactions of epoxides with α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids

A Pd-catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids with cyclic and acyclic epoxides has been developed.