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Omae K, Miyake Y, Shimogaki M. Asymmetric Brominative Dearomatization of 2-Naphthols Using a Cinchona Alkaloid-Based Organocatalyst. J Org Chem 2024; 89:4232-4236. [PMID: 38437503 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c02945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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A cinchona alkaloid-based organocatalyst enables asymmetric brominative dearomatization of 2-naphthols, providing the corresponding bromonaphthalenones with high enantioselectivities. The first metal-free reaction can accommodate a variety of functional groups and give useful frameworks bearing a Br-containing tetrasubstituted stereogenic center.
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- Kouhei Omae
- Department of Material Science, Graduate School of Science, University of Hyogo, Kouto, Kamigori, Hyogo 678-1297, Japan
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- Department of Material Science, Graduate School of Science, University of Hyogo, Kouto, Kamigori, Hyogo 678-1297, Japan
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- Department of Material Science, Graduate School of Science, University of Hyogo, Kouto, Kamigori, Hyogo 678-1297, Japan
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Wu F, Zhang Y, Zhu R, Huang Y. Discovery and synthesis of atropisomerically chiral acyl-substituted stable vinyl sulfoxonium ylides. Nat Chem 2024; 16:132-139. [PMID: 37945832 DOI: 10.1038/s41557-023-01358-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Atropisomerism is a type of conformational chirality that plays a critical role in various fields of chemistry, including synthetic, medicinal and material chemistry, and its impact has been widely recognized. Although chiral atropisomerism in rotationally restricted aryl-aryl bonds has garnered substantial interest and led to important discoveries in chiral catalysts and drug development, the exploration of non-aryl atropisomers has fallen behind. Here we reveal a previously unexplored form of non-aryl atropisomerism by linking a sterically congested olefin to a sulfoxonium ylide. A streamlined synthetic approach to these novel molecules was developed through the hydrofunctionalization of alkynyl sulfoxonium ylides. Notably, an enantioselective organocatalytic strategy was developed to prepare these non-aryl atropisomers in high optical purity. This form of atropisomerism offers new routes for investigating the functional properties of axially chiral molecules.
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- Fengjin Wu
- The Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, China
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- The Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Qin W, Liu Y, Yan H. Enantioselective Synthesis of Atropisomers via Vinylidene ortho-Quinone Methides (VQMs). Acc Chem Res 2022; 55:2780-2795. [PMID: 36121104 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.2c00486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Atropisomers, arising from conformational restriction, are inherently chiral due to the intersecting dissymmetric planes. Since there are numerous applications of enantiopure atropisomers in catalyst design, drug discovery, and material science, the asymmetric preparation of these highly prized molecules has become a flourishing field in synthetic chemistry. A number of catalysts, synthetic procedures, and novel concepts have been developed for the manufacture of the atropisomeric molecules. However, due to the intrinsic properties of different types of atropisomers featuring biaryl, hetero-biaryl, or non-biaryl architectures, only very few methods pass the rigorous inspection and are considered generally applicable. The development of a broadly applicable synthetic strategy for various atropisomers is a challenge. In this Account, we summarize our recent studies on the enantioselective synthesis of atropisomers using the vinylidene ortho-quinone methides (VQMs) as pluripotent intermediates.The most appealing features of VQMs are the disturbed aromaticity and axial chirality of the allene fragment. At the outset, the applications of VQMs in organic synthesis have been neglected due to their principal liabilities: ephemeral nature, extraordinary reactivity, and multireaction sites. The domestication of this transient intermediate was demonstrated by in situ catalytic asymmetric generation of VQMs, and the reactivity and selectivity were fully explored by judiciously modifying precursors and tuning catalytic systems. A variety of axially chiral heterocycles were achieved through five-, six-, seven- and nine-membered ring formation of VQM intermediates with different kinds of branched nucleophilic functional groups. The axially chiral C-N axis could be constructed from VQM intermediates via N-annulation or desymmetrization of preformed C-N scaffolds. We take advantage of the high electrophilicity of VQMs toward a series of sulfur and carbon based nucleophiles leading to atropisomeric vinyl arenes. Furthermore, chiral helical compounds were realized by cycloaddition or consecutive annulation of VQM intermediates. These achievements demonstrated that the VQMs could work as a nuclear parent for the collective synthesis of distinct and complex optically active atropisomers. Recently, we have realized the isolation and structural characterization of the elusive VQMs, which were questioned as putative intermediates for decades. The successful isolation of VQMs provided direct evidence for their existence and an unprecedented opportunity to directly investigate their reactivity. The good thermal stability and reserved reactivity of the isolated VQMs demonstrated their great potential as synthetic reagents and expanded the border of VQM chemistry.
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- Wenling Qin
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Natural Product Synthesis and Drug Research, Chemical Biology 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, Chemical Biology 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, Chemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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Tian Y, Wu F, Jia S, Gong X, Mao H, Wang P, Qin W, Yan H. Organocatalytic Asymmetric Construction of Tetrasubstituted Carbon Stereocenters Bearing Three Heteroatoms via Intramolecular Cyclization of Vinylidene ortho-Quinone Methide with Imidates. Org Lett 2022; 24:5073-5077. [PMID: 35819168 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c01842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We report herein an organocatalytic asymmetric protocol for the construction of tetrasubstituted carbon stereocenters bearing three heteroatoms. The reaction proceeded via the enantioselective intramolecular cyclization reaction of vinylidene ortho-quinone methide (VQM) with imidates to form pentacyclic heterocycles. The formed tetrasubstituted carbon center was stable under a high temperature and the conditions for further transformations.
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- Yuhong Tian
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Natural Product Synthesis and Drug Research, 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, 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, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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- Analytical and Testing Center of Chongqing University, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinhua Polytechnic, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321007, P. R. China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Natural Product Synthesis and Drug Research, 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, 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, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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Liu H, Li K, Huang S, Yan H. An Isolable Vinylidene ortho-Quinone Methide: Synthesis, Structure and Reactivity. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202117063. [PMID: 35171537 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202117063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Commonly, an elusive intermediate is generated from a precursor and then trapped and consumed in a reaction. Vinylidene ortho-quinone methides (VQMs) have been demonstrated as transient axially chiral intermediates in asymmetric catalysis due to their orthogonal π-bonds forming an allene motif. The current understanding of VQMs is primarily based on time-resolved absorption, trapping experiments and computational studies. Herein, we report the first isolation and comprehensive characterization of a VQM, including crystallographic analysis. The disturbed aromaticity of the VQM led to its high reactivity as an electrophile or a 4π-component capable of asymmetric dearomatization of an electron-deficient phenyl group. Notably, the VQM could be isolated in enantiomerically enriched form, and the subsequent transformation was stereospecific, indicating that the generation of the VQM was involved in the enantiodetermining step. This study paves the way for the direct application of VQMs as starting materials.
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- Hong Liu
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Natural Product Synthesis and Drug Research, Chemical Biology 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, Chemical Biology 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, Chemical Biology 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, Chemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P.R. China
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Xu S, Huang A, Yang Y, Wang Y, Zhang M, Sun Z, Zhao M, Wei Y, Li G, Hong L. Organocatalytic Enantioselective Construction of Spiroketal Lactones Bearing Axial and Central Chirality via an Asymmetric Domino Reaction. Org Lett 2022; 24:2978-2982. [PMID: 35380447 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c00845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The catalytic asymmetric synthesis of chiral compounds with multiple stereogenic elements via a single catalytic process is challenging. This paper proposes a domino asymmetric electrophilic halocyclization strategy for constructing heterocycloalkenyl atropisomeric spiroketal lactones. A single catalyst was utilized to realize two independent stereodetermining steps. Various spiroketal lactones containing both chiral axes and chiral centers were prepared in excellent yields with excellent enantioselectivity and diastereoselective (up to 99% ee and >20:1 dr).
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- Shiyu Xu
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Chiral Molecule and Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Chiral Molecule and Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Chiral Molecule and Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University Health Science Centre, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Chiral Molecule and Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Chiral Molecule and Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Chiral Molecule and Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Chiral Molecule and Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University Health Science Centre, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Chiral Molecule and Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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Liu H, Li K, Huang S, Yan H. An Isolable Vinylidene
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Quinone Methide: Synthesis, Structure and Reactivity. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202117063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Hong Liu
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Natural Product Synthesis and Drug Research Chemical Biology 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 Chemical Biology 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 Chemical Biology 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 Chemical Biology Research Center School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 P.R. China
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