Synthesis of a novel polycyclic ring scaffold with antimitotic properties via a selective domino Heck-Suzuki reaction

Palladium-Catalyzed Heck/Suzuki Tandem Reaction of (Z)-1-Iodo-1,6-dienes and Organoboronic Acids

The Heck/Suzuki tandem reaction has emerged as an essential strategy for the synthesis of complex molecules. Herein, an efficient palladium-catalyzed Heck/Suzuki tandem reaction of (Z)-1-iodo-1,6-dienes with organoboronic acids is described, providing various tetrahydropyridines in good to excellent yields under mild reaction conditions. The key to the success of this approach is the avoidance of the intramolecular second Heck insertion occurring prior to the transmetalation step. In addition, the asymmetric version of this reaction is investigated to deliver chiral tetrahydropyridine in excellent yield with promising enantioselectivity.

Suzuki–Miyaura cross coupling reaction: recent advancements in catalysis and organic synthesis

Suzuki–Miyaura cross coupling reaction (SMCR) – A milestone in the synthesis of C–C coupled compounds.

Photocatalytic decarboxylative [2 + 2 + 1] annulation of 1,6-enynes with N-hydroxyphthalimide esters for the synthesis of indene-containing polycyclic compounds

An efficient photoredox-mediated [2 + 2 + 1] annulation of 1,6-enynes with N-hydroxyphthalimide esters was reported for the synthesis of spiro and non-spiro indene-containing polycyclic frameworks.

Palladium-Catalyzed 4-Fold Domino Reaction for the Synthesis of a Polymeric Double Switch

A palladium-catalyzed 4-fold domino reaction consisting of two carbopalladation reactions and two C-H activation reactions, followed by the introduction of an acrylate moiety, led to the tetra-substituted helical alkene A2, using the dialkyne A3 as a substrate. The alkene was copolymerized with butyl acrylate by using the reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization (RAFT) to give the desired polymeric switch A1.

Natural product inspired compound collections: evolutionary principle, chemical synthesis, phenotypic screening, and target identification

Natural products have been an excellent and abundant source of therapeutics for many decades. To expand on their success, and explore areas of chemical space not covered by biosynthesis, the synthesis of natural product-inspired compound collections has emerged as a viable strategy. Herein we describe the principles behind biology-oriented synthesis and related approaches, the requirements for development of novel chemistry and how phenotypic screens are a very fruitful way to explore the bioactivity of compounds made using these approaches. Finally, we summarize state-of-the-art techniques to identify the biological targets of any hits identified.

Palladium-catalyzed Heck-type reaction of oximes with allylic alcohols: synthesis of pyridines and azafluorenones

An efficient palladium-catalyzed Heck-type reaction of oximes with allylic alcohol has been developed for the synthesis of pyridines and azafluorenones.

A novel route for the synthesis of alkanes from glycerol in a two step process using a Pd/SBA-15 catalyst

Glycerol is produced as a valuable by-product in the transesterification of fatty acids, but it cannot be used directly as a fuel additive.