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Conboy A, Goodfellow AS, Kasten K, Dunne J, Cordes DB, Bühl M, Smith AD. De-epimerizing DyKAT of β-lactones generated by isothiourea-catalysed enantioselective [2 + 2] cycloaddition. Chem Sci 2024; 15:8896-8904. [PMID: 38873072 PMCID: PMC11168096 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc01410c] [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: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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An enantioselective isothiourea-catalysed [2 + 2] cycloaddition of C(1)-ammonium enolates with pyrazol-4,5-diones is used to construct spirocyclic β-lactones in good yields, excellent enantioselectivity (99 : 1 er) but with modest diastereocontrol (typically 70 : 30 dr). Upon ring-opening with morpholine or alternative nucleophilic amines and alcohols β-hydroxyamide and β-hydroxyester products are generated with enhanced diastereocontrol (up to >95 : 5 dr). Control experiments show that stereoconvergence is observed in the ring-opening of diastereoisomeric β-lactones, leading to a single product (>95 : 5 dr, >99 : 1 er). Mechanistic studies and DFT analysis indicate a substrate controlled Dynamic Kinetic Asymmetric Transformation (DyKAT) involving epimerisation at C(3) of the β-lactone under the reaction conditions, coupled with a hydrogen bond-assisted nucleophilic addition to the Si-face of the β-lactone and stereodetermining ring-opening. The scope and limitations of a one-pot protocol consisting of isothiourea-catalysed enantio-determining [2 + 2] cycloaddition followed by diastereo-determining ring-opening are subsequently developed. Variation within the anhydride ammonium enolate precursor, as well as N(1) and C(3) within the pyrazol-4,5-dione scaffold is demonstrated, giving a range of functionalised β-hydroxyamides with high diastereo- and enantiocontrol (>20 examples, up to >95 : 5 dr and >99 : 1 er) via this DyKAT.
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- Aífe Conboy
- 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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- 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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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews St Andrews Fife KY16 9ST UK
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Harada S, Takenaka H, Ito T, Kanda H, Nemoto T. Valence-isomer selective cycloaddition reaction of cycloheptatrienes-norcaradienes. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2309. [PMID: 38485991 PMCID: PMC10940685 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46523-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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The rapid and precise creation of complex molecules while controlling multiple selectivities is the principal objective in synthetic chemistry. Combining data science and organic synthesis to achieve this goal is an emerging trend, but few examples of successful reaction designs are reported. We develop an artificial neural network regression model using bond orbital data to predict chemical reactivities. Actual experimental verification confirms cycloheptatriene-selective [6 + 2]-cycloaddition utilizing nitroso compounds and norcaradiene-selective [4 + 2]-cycloaddition reactions employing benzynes. Additionally, a one-pot asymmetric synthesis is achieved by telescoping the enantioselective dearomatization of non-activated benzenes and cycloadditions. Computational studies provide a rational explanation for the seemingly anomalous occurrence of thermally prohibited suprafacial [6 + 2]-cycloaddition without photoirradiation.
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- Shingo Harada
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, 260-8675, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, 260-8675, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, 260-8675, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, 260-8675, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, 260-8675, Japan.
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Fan T, Shi Z, Gong QW, Song J, Gong LZ. Rhodium and Isothiourea Dual Catalysis: Enantiodivergent Transformation of Terminal Alkynes. Org Lett 2024; 26:1421-1425. [PMID: 38346910 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c00029] [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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A dual rhodium/isothiourea catalytic system was developed for the enantiodivergent transformation of terminal alkynes. Under synergistic rhodium/isothiourea dual catalysis, terminal alkynes can be creatively utilized as precursors for C1-ammonium enolate species, which subsequently participate in [4 + 2] and [2 + 2] annulation reactions with α,β-unsaturated ketimines or ketones, respectively. A wide range of chiral lactams and lactones were obtained in excellent yields and stereoselectivities (up to >20:1 dr, 98% ee).
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- Tao Fan
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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Wang Y, Young CM, Cordes DB, Slawin AMZ, Smith AD. Probing Regio- and Enantioselectivity in the Formal [2 + 2] Cycloaddition of C(1)-Alkyl Ammonium Enolates with β- and α,β-Substituted Trifluoromethylenones. J Org Chem 2023. [PMID: 37184337 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c02688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The isothiourea-catalyzed regio- and enantioselective formal [2 + 2] cycloaddition of C(1)-alkyl and C(1)-unsubstituted ammonium enolates with β- and α,β-substituted trifluoromethylenones has been developed. In all cases, preferential [2 + 2]-cycloaddition over the alternative [4 + 2]-cycloaddition is observed, giving β-lactones with excellent diastereo- and enantioselectivity (34 examples, up to >95:5 dr, >99:1 er). The regioselectivity of the process was dictated by the nature of the substituents on both reaction components. Solely [2 + 2] cycloaddition products are observed when using α,β-substituted trifluoromethylenones or α-trialkylsilyl acetic acid derivatives; both [2 + 2] and [4 + 2] cycloaddition products are observed when using β-substituted trifluoromethylenones and α-alkyl-α-trialkylsilyl acetic acids as reactants, with the [2 + 2] cycloaddition as the major reaction product. The beneficial role of the α-silyl substituent within the acid component in this protocol has been demonstrated by control experiments.
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- Yihong Wang
- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9ST, U.K
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9ST, U.K
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9ST, U.K
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9ST, U.K
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9ST, U.K
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Wang H, Zhou Y, Xie Y, Liu Y, Li Y, Zhang H, Long J. Synthesis of functionalized 3-aryl-3 H-benzofuranone derivatives from aryl acetate via [3 + 2] annulation of 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid ester. Org Biomol Chem 2023; 21:1821-1826. [PMID: 36751732 DOI: 10.1039/d2ob02319a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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A novel [3 + 2] cascade reaction of aryl acetate with 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid ester by cooperative catalysis of isothiourea and vanadium is developed. The key step of the reaction is that the C1-ammonium enolates generated from aryl acetate will cycloadduct to 1,4-naphthoquinone intermediates. 3-Aryl-3H-benzofuranone derivatives can be prepared in medium to good yields under mild conditions.
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- Huan Wang
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, 180 Xueyuan Street, Huixing Lu, Zigong, Sichuan, 643000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, 180 Xueyuan Street, Huixing Lu, Zigong, Sichuan, 643000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, 180 Xueyuan Street, Huixing Lu, Zigong, Sichuan, 643000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, 180 Xueyuan Street, Huixing Lu, Zigong, Sichuan, 643000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, 180 Xueyuan Street, Huixing Lu, Zigong, Sichuan, 643000, China.
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- College of Vanadium and Titanium, Panzhihua University, 10 Airport Lu, Panzhihua, Sichuan, 617000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China West Normal University, 1 Shida Lu, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637002, China
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Wang Y, Young CM, Liu H, Hartley WC, Wienhold M, Cordes DB, Slawin AMZ, Smith AD. A Desilylative Approach to Alkyl Substituted C(1)‐Ammonium Enolates: Application in Enantioselective [2+2] Cycloadditions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202208800. [PMID: 35833471 PMCID: PMC9543305 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202208800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The catalytic generation of C(1)‐ammonium enolates from the corresponding α‐silyl‐α‐alkyl substituted carboxylic acids using the isothiourea HyperBTM is reported. This desilylative approach grants access to α‐unsubstituted and α‐alkyl substituted C(1)‐ammonium enolates, which are typically difficult to access through traditional methods reliant upon deprotonation. The scope and limitations of this process is established in enantioselective [2+2]‐cycloaddition processes with perfluoroalkylketones (31 examples, up to 96 % yield and >99 : 1 er), as well as selective [2+2]‐cycloaddition with trifluoromethyl enones (4 examples, up to 75 % yield and >99 : 1 er). Preliminary mechanistic studies indicate this process proceeds through an initial kinetic resolution of an in situ prepared (±)‐α‐silyl‐α‐alkyl substituted anhydride, while the reaction process exhibits overall pseudo zero‐order kinetics.
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- Yihong Wang
- 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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- 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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- EaStCHEM School of Chemistry University of St Andrews St Andrews Fife KY16 9ST UK
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Dumon AS, Rzepa HS, Alamillo-Ferrer C, Bures J, Procter R, Sheppard TD, Whiting A. A computational tool to accurately and quickly predict 19F NMR chemical shifts of molecules with fluorine-carbon and fluorine-boron bonds. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:20409-20425. [PMID: 35983846 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp02317b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We report the evaluation of density-functional-theory (DFT) based procedures for predicting 19F NMR chemical shifts at modest computational cost for a range of molecules with fluorine bonds, to be used as a tool for assisting the characterisation of reaction intermediates and products and as an aid to identifying mechanistic pathways. The results for a balanced learning set of molecules were then checked using two further testing sets, resulting in the recommendation of the ωB97XD/aug-cc-pvdz DFT method and basis set as having the best combination of accuracy and computational time, with a RMS error of 3.57 ppm. Cationic molecules calculated without counter-anion showed normal errors, whilst anionic molecules showed somewhat larger errors. The method was applied to the prediction of the conformationally averaged 19F chemical shifts of 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoropentan-1-ol, in which gauche stereoelectronic effects involving fluorine dominate and to determining the position of coordination equilibria of fluorinated boranes as an aid to verifying the relative energies of intermediate species involved in catalytic amidation reactions involving boron catalysts.
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- Alexandre S Dumon
- Department of Chemistry, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, Imperial College London, White City Campus, Wood Lane, London W12 OBZ, UK.
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- Department of Chemistry, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, Imperial College London, White City Campus, Wood Lane, London W12 OBZ, UK.
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Christopher Ingold Laboratories, University College London, 20 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Christopher Ingold Laboratories, University College London, 20 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- Centre for Sustainable Chemical Processes, Department of Chemistry, Science Laboratories, Durham University, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK
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Witte JM, Service J, Addo MA, Semakieh B, Collins E, Sams C, Dorsey TR, Garrelts E, Blumenshine CA, Cooper T, Martinez M, Hamaker CG, Ferrence GM, Hitchcock SR. Diastereoselective and Enantioselective Synthesis of α- p-Methoxyphenoxy-β-Lactones: Dependence on the Stereoelectronic Properties of the β-Hydroxy-α- p-Methoxyphenoxycarboxylic Acid Precursors. J Org Chem 2022; 87:9619-9634. [PMID: 35862509 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c00608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Treatment of β-hydroxy-α-p-methoxyphenoxy carboxylic acids derived from the asymmetric glycolate aldol addition reaction with p-nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride yielded divergent results depending on the nature of the β-substituent of the carboxylic acid. Substrates bearing either alkyl substituents (R = -n-butyl, -n-octyl, -benzyl, isopropyl, -tert-butyl) or aryl systems bearing electron-withdrawing substituents (R = -p-C6H4Cl, -p-C6H4Br, -p-C6H4NO2) yielded β-lactones. In contrast, α-p-methoxyphenoxy-β-hydroxycarboxylic acids bearing electron-donating aryl groups or the sterically demanding 2-naphthyl group formed (Z)-alkenes.
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- Jordan M Witte
- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, United States
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Abdelhamid Y, Kasten K, Dunne J, Hartley WC, Young CM, Cordes DB, Slawin AMZ, Ng S, Smith AD. Isothiourea-Catalyzed [2 + 2] Cycloaddition of C(1)-Ammonium Enolates and N-Alkyl Isatins. Org Lett 2022; 24:5444-5449. [PMID: 35848722 PMCID: PMC9490795 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c02170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Enantioselective [2 + 2] cycloaddition of C(1)-ammonium
enolates
generated catalytically using the isothiourea HyperBTM with N-alkyl isatins gives spirocyclic β-lactones. In situ ring opening with an amine nucleophile generates
isolable highly enantioenriched products in up to 92:8 dr and in >99:1
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- Yusra Abdelhamid
- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St. Andrews, U.K., KY16 9ST
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St. Andrews, U.K., KY16 9ST
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St. Andrews, U.K., KY16 9ST
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St. Andrews, U.K., KY16 9ST
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St. Andrews, U.K., KY16 9ST
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St. Andrews, U.K., KY16 9ST
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St. Andrews, U.K., KY16 9ST
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- Syngenta, Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 6EY, U.K
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Smith AD, Wang Y, Young CM, Liu H, Hartley WC, Wienhold M, Cordes DB, Slawin AMZ. A Desilylative Approach to Alkyl Substituted C(1)‐Ammonium Enolates: Application in Enantioselective [2+2] Cycloadditions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202208800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Andrew David Smith
- University of St Andrews School of Chemistry North Haugh FIFE, KY10 3TH St. Andrews UNITED KINGDOM
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- University of St Andrews School of Chemistry UNITED KINGDOM
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- University of St Andrews School of Chemistry UNITED KINGDOM
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- University of St Andrews School of Chemistry UNITED KINGDOM
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Kurihara T, Kojima M, Yoshino T, Matsunaga S. Achiral Cp*Rh(III)/Chiral Lewis Base Cooperative Catalysis for Enantioselective Cyclization via C–H Activation. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:7058-7065. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c01223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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- Takumaru Kurihara
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0812, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0812, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0812, Japan
- Global Station for Biosurfaces and Drug Discovery, Hokkaido University, Kita-12 Nishi-6, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0812, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0812, Japan
- Global Station for Biosurfaces and Drug Discovery, Hokkaido University, Kita-12 Nishi-6, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0812, Japan
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Ji DS, Liang H, Yang KX, Feng ZT, Luo YC, Xu GQ, Gu Y, Xu PF. Solvent directed chemically divergent synthesis of β-lactams and α-amino acid derivatives with chiral isothiourea. Chem Sci 2022; 13:1801-1807. [PMID: 35282623 PMCID: PMC8826511 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc06127e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
A protocol for the chemically divergent synthesis of β-lactams and α-amino acid derivatives with isothiourea (ITU) catalysis by switching solvents was developed. The stereospecific Mannich reaction occurring between imine and C(1)-ammonium enolate generated zwitterionic intermediates, which underwent intramolecular lactamization and afforded β-lactam derivatives when DCM and CH3CN were used as solvents. However, when EtOH was used as the solvent, the intermediates underwent an intermolecular esterification reaction, and α-amino acid derivatives were produced. Detailed mechanistic experiments were conducted to prove that these two kinds of products came from the same intermediates. Furthermore, chemically diversified transformations of β-lactam and α-amino acid derivatives were achieved. A protocol for the solvent directed chemically divergent synthesis of β-lactam and α-amino acid derivatives with chiral isothiourea was reported.![]()
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- Dong-Sheng Ji
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, California, 95616, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- Syngenta Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 6EY, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Etiological Biology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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Dale HJA, Leach AG, Lloyd-Jones GC. Heavy-Atom Kinetic Isotope Effects: Primary Interest or Zero Point? J Am Chem Soc 2021; 143:21079-21099. [PMID: 34870970 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c07351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
Chemists have many options for elucidating reaction mechanisms. Global kinetic analysis and classic transition-state probes (e.g., LFERs, Eyring) inevitably form the cornerstone of any strategy, yet their application to increasingly sophisticated synthetic methodologies often leads to a wide range of indistinguishable mechanistic proposals. Computational chemistry provides powerful tools for narrowing the field in such cases, yet wholly simulated mechanisms must be interpreted with great caution. Heavy-atom kinetic isotope effects (KIEs) offer an exquisite but underutilized method for reconciling the two approaches, anchoring the theoretician in the world of calculable observables and providing the experimentalist with atomistic insights. This Perspective provides a personal outlook on this synergy. It surveys the computation of heavy-atom KIEs and their measurement by NMR spectroscopy, discusses recent case studies, highlights the intellectual reward that lies in alignment of experiment and theory, and reflects on the changes required in chemical education in the area.
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- Harvey J A Dale
- EaStChem, University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building, David Brewster Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FJ, U.K
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Stopford Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, U.K
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- EaStChem, University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building, David Brewster Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FJ, U.K
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McLaughlin C, Bitai J, Barber LJ, Slawin AMZ, Smith AD. Catalytic enantioselective synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines via the addition of C(1)-ammonium enolates to pyridinium salts. Chem Sci 2021; 12:12001-12011. [PMID: 34667566 PMCID: PMC8457386 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc03860e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The regio- and stereoselective addition of C(1)-ammonium enolates - generated in situ from aryl esters and the isothiourea catalyst (R)-BTM - to pyridinium salts bearing an electron withdrawing substituent in the 3-position allows the synthesis of a range of enantioenriched 1,4-dihydropyridines. This represents the first organocatalytic approach to pyridine dearomatisation using pronucleophiles at the carboxylic acid oxidation level. Optimisation studies revealed a significant solvent dependency upon product enantioselectivity, with only toluene providing significant asymmetric induction. Using DABCO as a base also proved beneficial for product enantioselectivity, while investigations into the nature of the counterion showed that co-ordinating bromide or chloride substrates led to higher product er than the corresponding tetrafluoroborate or hexafluorophosphate. The scope and limitations of this process are developed, with enantioselective addition to 3-cyano- or 3-sulfonylpyridinium salts giving the corresponding 1,4-dihydropyridines (15 examples, up to 95 : 5 dr and 98 : 2 er).
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- Calum McLaughlin
- 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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- 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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Kinens A, Balkaitis S, Ahmad OK, Piotrowski DW, Suna E. Acylative Dynamic Kinetic Resolution of Secondary Alcohols: Tandem Catalysis by HyperBTM and Bäckvall's Ruthenium Complex. J Org Chem 2021; 86:7189-7202. [PMID: 33974415 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c00545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Non-enzymatic dynamic kinetic resolution (DKR) of secondary alcohols by enantioselective acylation using an isothiourea-derived HyperBTM catalyst and racemization of slowly reacting alcohol by Bäckvall's ruthenium complex is reported. The DKR approach features high enantioselectivities (up to 99:1), employs easy-to-handle crystalline 4-nitrophenyl isobutyrate as the acylating reagent, and proceeds at room temperature and under an ambient atmosphere. The stereoinduction model featuring cation-π system interactions between the acylated HyperBTM catalyst and π electrons of an alcohol aryl subunit has been elaborated by DFT calculations.
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- Artis Kinens
- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Aizkraukles 21, Riga LV-1006, Latvia.,Department of Chemistry, University of Latvia, Jelgavas 1, Riga LV-1004, Latvia
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- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Aizkraukles 21, Riga LV-1006, Latvia.,Department of Chemistry, University of Latvia, Jelgavas 1, Riga LV-1004, Latvia
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- Worldwide Medicinal Chemistry, Pfizer, Inc., Eastern Point Road, Groton, Connecticut 06340, United States
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- Worldwide Medicinal Chemistry, Pfizer, Inc., Eastern Point Road, Groton, Connecticut 06340, United States
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- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Aizkraukles 21, Riga LV-1006, Latvia.,Department of Chemistry, University of Latvia, Jelgavas 1, Riga LV-1004, Latvia
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Zhao F, Shu C, Young CM, Carpenter‐Warren C, Slawin AMZ, Smith AD. Enantioselective Synthesis of α-Aryl-β 2 -Amino-Esters by Cooperative Isothiourea and Brønsted Acid Catalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:11892-11900. [PMID: 33646631 PMCID: PMC8252622 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202016220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The synthesis of α-aryl-β2 -amino esters through enantioselective aminomethylation of an arylacetic acid ester in high yields and enantioselectivity via cooperative isothiourea and Brønsted acid catalysis is demonstrated. The scope and limitations of this process are explored (25 examples, up to 94 % yield and 96:4 er), with applications to the synthesis of (S)-Venlafaxine⋅HCl and (S)-Nakinadine B. Mechanistic studies are consistent with a C(1)-ammonium enolate pathway being followed rather than an alternative dynamic kinetic resolution process. Control studies indicate that (i) a linear effect between catalyst and product er is observed; (ii) an acyl ammonium ion can be used as a precatalyst; (iii) reversible isothiourea addition to an in situ generated iminium ion leads to an off-cycle intermediate that can be used as a productive precatalyst.
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- Feng Zhao
- EaStCHEMSchool of ChemistryUniversity of St AndrewsSt AndrewsFifeKY16 9STUK
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- EaStCHEMSchool of ChemistryUniversity of St AndrewsSt AndrewsFifeKY16 9STUK
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- EaStCHEMSchool of ChemistryUniversity of St AndrewsSt AndrewsFifeKY16 9STUK
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- EaStCHEMSchool of ChemistryUniversity of St AndrewsSt AndrewsFifeKY16 9STUK
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Zhao F, Shu C, Young CM, Carpenter‐Warren C, Slawin AMZ, Smith AD. Enantioselective Synthesis of α‐Aryl‐β
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‐Amino‐Esters by Cooperative Isothiourea and Brønsted Acid Catalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202016220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Feng Zhao
- 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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- EaStCHEM School of Chemistry University of St Andrews St Andrews Fife KY16 9ST UK
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Fujihira Y, Hirano K, Ono M, Mimura H, Kagawa T, Sedgwick DM, Fustero S, Shibata N. Pentafluoroethylation of Carbonyl Compounds by HFC-125 via the Encapsulation of the K Cation with Glymes. J Org Chem 2021; 86:5883-5893. [PMID: 33779181 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c00298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A simple protocol to overcome the explosive pentafluoroethylation of carbonyl compounds by HFC-125 is described. The use of potassium (K) bases with triglyme or tetraglyme as a solvent safely yields the pentafluoroethylation products in good to high yields. The experimental results suggest that an encapsulation of the K cation by glymes as K(glyme)2 inhibits the contact between the K cation and the reactive anionic pentafluoroethyl counterion, preventing their transformation into KF and explosive tetrafluoroethylene (TFE). The generation of sterically demanding [K(G3)2]+ and [K(G4)2]+ is an effective way as an unstable pentafluoroethyl anion reservoir.
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- Yamato Fujihira
- Department of Life Science and Applied Chemistry, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan
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- Department of Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan
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- Department of Life Science and Applied Chemistry, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan
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- Tosoh Finechem Corporation, 4988, Kaiseicho, Shunan 746-0006, Japan
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- Tosoh Finechem Corporation, 4988, Kaiseicho, Shunan 746-0006, Japan
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- Departmento de Química Orgánica, Universitat de València, 46100 Burjassot, Spain
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- Departmento de Química Orgánica, Universitat de València, 46100 Burjassot, Spain
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- Department of Life Science and Applied Chemistry, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan.,Department of Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan.,Institute of Advanced Fluorine-Containing Materials, Zhejiang Normal University, 688 Yingbin Avenue, 321004 Jinhua, China
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Bitai J, Westwood MT, Smith AD. α,β-Unsaturated acyl ammonium species as reactive intermediates in organocatalysis: an update. Org Biomol Chem 2021; 19:2366-2384. [PMID: 33650626 DOI: 10.1039/d0ob02208j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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α,β-Unsaturated acyl ammonium species are versatile intermediates that have been applied in a variety of transformations including Michael additions, domino reactions and cycloadditions. Many of these transformations are promoted by chiral Lewis base catalysts, enabling the rapid generation of molecular complexity with high stereochemical control. This review highlights recent developments in the generation and application of α,β-unsaturated acyl ammonium intermediates reported since a previous review of this area in 2016. Particular emphasis will be placed on reports providing mechanistic insight into catalytic transformations and observed selectivities. A perspective on current challenges and potential future developments in the field of α,β-unsaturated acyl ammonium catalysis is also provided.
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- Jacqueline Bitai
- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, Fife, Scotland, KY16 9ST, UK.
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McLaughlin C, Smith AD. Generation and Reactivity of C(1)-Ammonium Enolates by Using Isothiourea Catalysis. Chemistry 2021; 27:1533-1555. [PMID: 32557875 PMCID: PMC7894297 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202002059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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C(1)-Ammonium enolates are powerful, catalytically generated synthetic intermediates applied in the enantioselective α-functionalisation of carboxylic acid derivatives. This minireview describes the recent developments in the generation and application of C(1)-ammonium enolates from various precursors (carboxylic acids, anhydrides, acyl imidazoles, aryl esters, α-diazoketones, alkyl halides) using isothiourea Lewis base organocatalysts. Their synthetic utility in intra- and intermolecular enantioselective C-C and C-X bond forming processes on reaction with various electrophiles will be showcased utilising two distinct catalyst turnover approaches.
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- Calum McLaughlin
- EaStCHEMSchool of ChemistryUniversity of St AndrewsNorth HaughFifeKY16 9STScotland
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- EaStCHEMSchool of ChemistryUniversity of St AndrewsNorth HaughFifeKY16 9STScotland
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Kolb S, Oliver GA, Werz DB. Chemistry Evolves, Terms Evolve, but Phenomena Do Not Evolve: From Chalcogen-Chalcogen Interactions to Chalcogen Bonding. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:22306-22310. [PMID: 32969111 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202007314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Chalcogen bonding is important in numerous aspects of chemistry, both in the solid state and in solution. Surveying the literature, it becomes clear that during its rebranding from chalcogen-chalcogen interactions, some parts of the community have somewhat neglected to recall its discovery and the initial studies referring to it in its previous guise. In this Viewpoint, we trace the path of research into this phenomenon, from its discovery, through its renaming, and to some of the varied and interesting chemistry it has led to so far, ranging from crystal engineering through supramolecular assembly to modern catalysis.
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- Simon Kolb
- Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institut für Organische Chemie, Hagenring 30, 38106, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institut für Organische Chemie, Hagenring 30, 38106, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institut für Organische Chemie, Hagenring 30, 38106, Braunschweig, Germany
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Kolb S, Oliver GA, Werz DB. Chemie und Begriffe entwickeln sich, aber Phänomene nicht: Von Chalkogen‐Chalkogen‐Wechselwirkungen zu “Chalcogen Bonding”. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202007314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Simon Kolb
- Technische Universität Braunschweig Institut für Organische Chemie Hagenring 30 38106 Braunschweig Deutschland
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- Technische Universität Braunschweig Institut für Organische Chemie Hagenring 30 38106 Braunschweig Deutschland
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- Technische Universität Braunschweig Institut für Organische Chemie Hagenring 30 38106 Braunschweig Deutschland
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Biswas A, Mondal H, Maji MS. Synthesis of Heterocycles by isothiourea organocatalysis. J Heterocycl Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jhet.4119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Anup Biswas
- Department of Chemistry Hooghly Women's College Hooghly India
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- Department of Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur India
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- Department of Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur India
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- Martin Breugst
- Department für Chemie Universität zu Köln Greinstraße 4 50939 Köln Germany
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- Department für Chemie Universität zu Köln Greinstraße 4 50939 Köln Germany
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Li D, Wang S, Ge S, Dong S, Feng X. Asymmetric Synthesis of Axially Chiral Anilides via Organocatalytic Atroposelective N-Acylation. Org Lett 2020; 22:5331-5336. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c01581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Dawei Li
- 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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- 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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Davies AT, Greenhalgh MD, Slawin AMZ, Smith AD. NHC-catalyzed enantioselective synthesis of β-trifluoromethyl-β-hydroxyamides. Beilstein J Org Chem 2020; 16:1572-1578. [PMID: 32704323 PMCID: PMC7356285 DOI: 10.3762/bjoc.16.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
Abstract
The N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-catalyzed formal [2 + 2] cycloaddition between α-aroyloxyaldehydes and trifluoroacetophenones, followed by ring opening with an amine or a reducing agent is described. The resulting β-trifluoromethyl-β-hydroxyamide and alcohol products are produced with reasonable diastereocontrol (typically ≈70:30 dr) and excellent enantioselectivity, and they can be isolated in moderate to good yield as a single diastereoisomer.
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- Alyn T Davies
- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST, United Kingdom
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST, United Kingdom
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST, United Kingdom
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST, United Kingdom
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Zhang S, Greenhalgh MD, Slawin AMZ, Smith AD. Tandem sequential catalytic enantioselective synthesis of highly-functionalised tetrahydroindolizine derivatives. Chem Sci 2020; 11:3885-3892. [PMID: 34122857 PMCID: PMC8152628 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc00432d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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An isothiourea-catalysed enantioselective synthesis of novel tetrahydroindolizine derivatives is reported through a one-pot tandem sequential process. The application of 2-(pyrrol-1-yl)acetic acid in combination with either a trifluoromethyl enone or an α-keto-β,γ-unsaturated ester in an enantioselective Michael addition–lactonisation process, followed by in situ ring-opening and cyclisation, led to a range of 24 tetrahydroindolizine derivatives containing three stereocentres in up to >95 : 5 dr and >99 : 1 er. The isothiourea-catalysed enantioselective synthesis of tetrahydroindolizine derivatives containing three stereocentres is reported through a one-pot tandem sequential process.![]()
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- Shuyue Zhang
- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews North Haugh St Andrews KY16 9ST UK
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews North Haugh St Andrews KY16 9ST UK
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews North Haugh St Andrews KY16 9ST UK
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews North Haugh St Andrews KY16 9ST UK
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Song L, Ni D, Jia S, Pi R, Dong S, Yang F, Tang J, Liu S. C(sp2)–H Bond Multiple Functionalization in Air for Construction of Tetrahydrocarbazoles with Continuous Quaternary Carbons and Polycyclic Diversification. Org Lett 2020; 22:1846-1851. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c00145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Longlong Song
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai 200062, China
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Sperandio C, Rodriguez J, Quintard A. Development of copper-catalyzed enantioselective decarboxylative aldolization for the preparation of perfluorinated 1,3,5-triols featuring supramolecular recognition properties. Chem Sci 2020; 11:1629-1635. [PMID: 32206281 PMCID: PMC7069514 DOI: 10.1039/c9sc05196a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Fluorine is able to confer unique properties to organic molecules but the scarcity of natural organofluorine sources renders the development of new synthetic methods highly desirable. Using a chiral BOX/Cu combination, enantioselective decarboxylative aldolization of perfluorinated aldehydes has been developed. Most notably, the reaction occurring under mild conditions and with high enantiocontrol can create ketodiols in one single synthetic operation, which are precursors of crucial perfluorinated 1,3,5-triols. In addition, the reaction performed with chloral, validates the proposed transition state model based on steric interactions and provides the first enantioselective synthesis of hexachlorinated ketodiol of great synthetic utility. The ability of perfluorinated 1,3,5-triols to form a central hydrogen-bonding framework allows strong coordination of anions and the chirality obtained through the catalyst-controlled synthetic sequence demonstrates the selective chiral anion recognition ability of polyols.
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- Céline Sperandio
- Aix Marseille Univ , CNRS , Centrale Marseille , iSm2 , Marseille , France . ; http://ism2.univ-amu.fr/fr/annuaire/stereo/quintardadrien
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- Aix Marseille Univ , CNRS , Centrale Marseille , iSm2 , Marseille , France . ; http://ism2.univ-amu.fr/fr/annuaire/stereo/quintardadrien
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- Aix Marseille Univ , CNRS , Centrale Marseille , iSm2 , Marseille , France . ; http://ism2.univ-amu.fr/fr/annuaire/stereo/quintardadrien
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Liu H, Slawin AMZ, Smith AD. Isothiourea-Catalyzed Enantioselective Synthesis of Tetrahydro-α-carbolinones. Org Lett 2020; 22:1301-1305. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b04615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Honglei Liu
- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST, U.K
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST, U.K
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST, U.K
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Wang C, Li SJ, Zhang M, Wei D, Ding L. Origin of stereoselectivity in an isothiourea catalyzed Michael addition reaction of aryl ester with vinyl disulfone. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj03540h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The origin of stereoselectivity in an isothiourea-catalyzed addition reaction of aryl ester with vinyl disulfone was explored for the first time.
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- Congcong Wang
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province
- Key Laboratory of Technology of Drug Preparation (Zhengzhou University)
- Ministry of Education of China
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhengzhou University
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- College of Chemistry, and Institute of Green Catalysis
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, and Institute of Green Catalysis
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, and Institute of Green Catalysis
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province
- Key Laboratory of Technology of Drug Preparation (Zhengzhou University)
- Ministry of Education of China
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhengzhou University
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Wang C, Li SJ, Zhang QC, Wei D, Ding L. Insights into isothiourea-catalyzed asymmetric [3 + 3] annulation of α,β-unsaturated aryl esters with 2-acylbenzazoles: mechanism, origin of stereoselectivity and switchable chemoselectivity. Catal Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cy00295j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The switchable chemoselectivity of isothiourea-catalyzed asymmetric [3 + 3] annulation of α,β-unsaturated aryl esters with 2-acylbenzazoles has been predicted successfully.
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- Congcong Wang
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province
- Key Laboratory of Technology of Drug Preparation (Zhengzhou University)
- Ministry of Education of China
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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- College of Chemistry, and Institute of Green Catalysis
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, and Institute of Green Catalysis
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, and Institute of Green Catalysis
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province
- Key Laboratory of Technology of Drug Preparation (Zhengzhou University)
- Ministry of Education of China
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Deng Q, Mu F, Qiao Y, Wei D. A theoretical review for novel Lewis base amine/imine-catalyzed reactions. Org Biomol Chem 2020; 18:6781-6800. [DOI: 10.1039/d0ob01378a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Recent advances in computational investigations of Lewis base amine/imine-catalyzed reactions have been systematically summarized and reviewed for the first time.
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- Qianqian Deng
- College of Chemistry
- and Institute of Green Catalysis
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- and Institute of Green Catalysis
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou
- China
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- Department of Pathophysiology
- School of Basic Medical Sciences
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- and Institute of Green Catalysis
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou
- China
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Liu SC, Li X, Li SJ, Wei D. Insight into Isothiourea-Catalyzed Enantioselective Addition of Saturated Esters to Iminium Ions. Chem Asian J 2019; 14:4322-4327. [PMID: 31646734 DOI: 10.1002/asia.201901163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The possible mechanisms and origin of the selectivities of isothiourea-catalyzed addition of saturated esters to iminium ions have been investigated by density functional theory. The favorable reaction pathway includes three stages: formation of an ammonium enolate intermediate, enantioselective addition of the ammonium enolate intermediate to the iminium ion, and dissociation of the catalyst to form the product. The enantioselective addition process is the stereoselectivity-determining step, while the chemoselectivity-determining step is included in the formation of the final product. The calculated energy barriers show that the chemoselectivity is thermodynamically controlled, and it depends on the polarities of the products and the nucleophilicities of the N atoms of the enamine reactant moieties of the intermediates. The origin of the stereoselectivity was investigated by non-covalent interaction analysis of the key transition states. Hydrogen bonding interactions were identified as the determining factor for controlling the stereoselectivity. The obtained insight will be valuable for rational design of novel Lewis base organocatalyst-promoted enantioselective addition reactions with special chemoselectivities.
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- Si-Cong Liu
- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450001, P. R. China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450001, P. R. China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450001, P. R. China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450001, P. R. China
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Shu C, Liu H, Slawin AMZ, Carpenter-Warren C, Smith AD. Isothiourea-catalysed enantioselective Michael addition of N-heterocyclic pronucleophiles to α,β-unsaturated aryl esters. Chem Sci 2019; 11:241-247. [PMID: 34040717 PMCID: PMC8133005 DOI: 10.1039/c9sc04303a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The isothiourea-catalysed enantioselective Michael addition of 3-aryloxindole and 4-substituted-dihydropyrazol-3-one pronucleophiles to α,β-unsaturated p-nitrophenyl esters is reported. This process generates products containing two contiguous stereocentres, one quaternary, in good yields and excellent enantioselectivities (>30 examples, up to > 95 : 5 dr and 99 : 1 er). This protocol harnesses the multifunctional ability of p-nitrophenoxide to promote effective catalysis. In contrast to previous methodologies using tertiary amine Lewis bases, in which the pronucleophile was used as the solvent, this work allows bespoke pronucleophiles to be used in stoichiometric quantities. The isothiourea-catalysed enantioselective Michael addition of 3-aryloxindole and 4-substituted-dihydropyrazol-3-one pronucleophiles to α,β-unsaturated p-nitrophenyl esters is reported.![]()
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- Chang Shu
- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews North Haugh, St Andrews Fife KY16 9ST UK
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews North Haugh, St Andrews Fife KY16 9ST UK
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews North Haugh, St Andrews Fife KY16 9ST UK
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews North Haugh, St Andrews Fife KY16 9ST UK
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- EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews North Haugh, St Andrews Fife KY16 9ST UK
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