Rhodium-Catalyzed Enantioselective Synthesis,Structures, and Properties of Single and Double Azahelicene-Like Molecules

The enantioselective synthesis of aza[6] and [7]helicene-like molecules have been achieved by the cationic rhodium(I)/axially chiral biaryl bisphosphine complex-catalyzed intramolecular [2+2+2] cycloaddition of cyanodiynes. This protocol was successfully applied to the diastereo- and enantioselective synthesis of an S-shaped double aza[6]helicene-like molecule with a high ee value of 89 %. Although no epimerization and racemization were observed in the double carbo[6]helicene-like molecule at 80 °C, epimerization and racemization of the double aza[6]helicene-like molecule proceeded at 80 °C. This double aza[6]helicene-like molecule showed good fluorescent quantum yields and chiroptical responses under both neutral and acidic conditions.     

Enantioselective Hydrogenation of Acetophenone over Cinchonidine-Stabilized and Supported Rhodium Clusters

Because of the importance of the chirality in chemicals in everyday, the synthesis of enantiomerically pure chiral compounds has become an important academic and commercial advantage. In asymmetric synthesis field, enantioselective catalysis has been the most challenging subject over the past decades. Among the numerous enantioselective heterogeneous catalysts, the rhodium is always an unsuccessful example under favorable reaction conditions with only 20%-30% enantiomeric excess (e.e.)^[1].And almost all of papers about heterogeneous enantioselective catalysis have reported that rhodium is not suitable for heterogeneous enantioselective hydrogenation^[1-3].     

Enantioselective synthesis of biologically important spiro[indoline-3,2′-quinazolines] via catalytic asymmetric isatin-involved tandem reactions

The enantioselective synthesis of biologically important spiro[indoline-3,2′-quinazoline] scaffolds with a quaternary stereogenic center with fair to excellent enantioselectivities (up to 95% ee) has been established via an isatin-involved asymmetric catalytic tandem condensation/amide addition with 2-aminobenzamides. In addition, we also report on the enantioselective synthesis of various substituted spiro[indoline-3,2′-quinazolines], which will cast light on the preparation of chiral spiro-architectures with concomitant creation of quaternary stereogenic centers.     

Asymmetric total synthesis of batzelladine D

[formula: see text] The first enantioselective total synthesis of a batzelladine alkaloid is described. The central reaction in the synthesis of (-)-batzelladine D (2) is a tethered Biginelli condensation of a guanidine aldehyde and an acetoacetic ester to generate a 7-substituted-1-iminohexahydropyrrolo-[1,2-c]pyrimidine intermediate having the anti stereochemistry of the methine hydrogens flanking the pyrrolidine nitrogen.     

Protecting‐Group‐Free Enantioselective Synthesis of (−)‐Pallavicinin and (+)‐Neopallavicinin

The first enantioselective synthesis of (?)‐pallavicinin and (+)‐neopallavicinin has been achieved in 15 steps. The described synthesis avoids protecting‐group manipulations by synthesis designs predicated on highly chemo‐ and stereoselective transformations. Highlights of the synthesis include a palladium‐catalyzed enantioselective decarboxylative allylation to form the chiral all‐carbon quaternary stereocenter, a palladium‐catalyzed oxidative cyclization to assemble the [3.2.1]‐bicyclic moiety, and an unprecedented LiBHEt₃‐induced fragmentation/protonation of an α‐hydroxy epoxide to form the α‐furan ketone with the desired configuration.     

α,β‐Unsaturated Acyl Cyanides as New Bis‐Electrophiles for Enantioselective Organocatalyzed Formal [3+3]Spiroannulation

α,β‐Unsaturated acyl cyanides are key bis‐electrophile substrates for successful domino enantioselective organocatalyzed Michael‐intramolecular acylation domino sequences. This new reactivity has been applied to the synthesis of enantioenriched azaspiro[4,5]decanone ring systems by a formal [3+3]spiroannulation, constituting a rare example of synthesis of glutarimides in an optically active form.     

Allocolchicinoid synthesis via direct arylation

[reaction: see text] A formal enantioselective synthesis of allocolchicine and a synthesis of a C-ring analogue have been achieved by employing an intramolecular direct arylation of an aryl chloride to form the biaryl carbon-carbon bond and the seven-membered ring.     

Total synthesis of (-)-colchicine via a Rh-triggered cycloaddition cascade

[reaction: see text] A synthesis of the antimitotic alkaloids (-)-colchicine and (-)-isocolchicine is reported. Important steps are (a) enantioselective transfer-hydrogenation of an alkynone, (b) iodine/magnesium exchange with subsequent aromatic acylation, (c) Rh-catalyzed transformation of an alpha-diazoketone into an oxatetracyclic key intermediate through intramolecular [3 + 2]-cycloaddition of an in situ generated carbonyl ylide, and (d) regioselective conversion of the cycloadduct into a tropolone derivative. The new synthetic strategy opens an efficient enantioselective access to colchicine and structural analogues.     

A catalytic asymmetric method for the synthesis of gamma-unsaturated beta-amino acid derivatives

Catalytic enantioselective synthesis of beta-amino acid derivatives is an area of intense interest, due to the importance of these compounds as components in pharmaceutical agents and peptidomimetics. In this report, we present the first catalytic enantioselective method for the synthesis of gamma-unsaturated beta-amino acids and their corresponding 1,3-amino alcohol derivatives. This methodology takes advantage of a highly enantioselective vinylzinc addition to an aldehyde to set chirality. The resulting allylic alcohols are then transformed into the corresponding allylic amines via Overman's [3,3]-sigmatropic imidate rearrangement, and subsequent one-pot deprotection-oxidation of a pendant oxygen leads to the gamma-unsaturated beta-amino acid derivatives of high enantiopurity.     

Concise, enantioselective total synthesis of (-)-alstonerine

A novel enantioselective total synthesis of (-)-alstonerine has been completed that requires only 15 steps from L-tryptophan. The synthesis features the first application of a Pauson-Khand reaction to synthesize an azabridged bicyclic skeleton. [reaction: see text]     

A versatile enantioselective synthesis of azabicyclic ring systems: a concise total synthesis of (+)-grandisine D and unnatural analogues

Closing in on azacines: We have developed a new six step approach for the rapid and enantioselective synthesis of indolizidine, pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepine, and pyrrolo[1,2-a]azocine azabicyclic systems and their respective lactam congeners, which are found in a host of natural products as well as pharmaceutical preparations. This protocol enables a concise enantioselective total synthesis of (+)-grandisine?D in 16.4?% overall yield from commercial materials (see scheme).     

Synthetic studies on borrelidin: enantioselective synthesis of the C1-C12 fragment

[structure: see text] An efficient, enantioselective synthesis of the C1-C12 fragment 2 of borrelidin is presented. Construction of the "skipped" polymethylene chain of 2 was accomplished by iteration of Myers' alkylation, while formation of the C3 stereocenter was achieved by Roush's asymmetric allylboration methodology.     

Effective nonenzymatic kinetic resolution of racemic m-nitro-substituted inherently chiral aminocalix[4]arenes

Effective nonenzymatic kinetic resolution of racemic m-nitro-substituted inherently chiral aminocalix[4]arenes with Boc-l-proline as the acylating reagent is described, which provides an efficient and convenient method for the enantioselective synthesis of meta-substituted aminocalix[4]arenes.     

Total synthesis of (−)-martinellic acid

An enantioselective formal total synthesis of the pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinoline natural product martinellic acid has been achieved. The key steps involve a Pd-catalyzed aryl amidation reaction of a pyrroglutamate derivative, an intramolecular [3+2] azomethine ylide-alkene cycloaddition and a reductive ring opening reaction.     

Cyclobutane and Cyclobutene Synthesis: Catalytic Enantioselective [2+2] Cycloadditions

Cyclobutanes and cyclobutenes are important structural motifs found in numerous biologically significant molecules, and they are useful intermediates for chemical synthesis. Consequently, [2+2] cycloadditions to access cyclobutanes and cyclobutenes have been established to be particularly useful transformations. Within the last 10 years, an increase in the frequency of publications for catalytic enantioselective [2+2] cycloadditions has occurred. These reactions provide access to a wide array of enantiomerically enriched chemical diversity that was not previously attainable. Described in this review are the advances made in catalytic enantioselective [2+2] cycloadditions to access cyclobutanes and cyclobutenes.     

Enantioselective total synthesis of (+)-rogioloxepane A

[reactiojn: see text] The enantioselective synthesis of (+)-rogioloxepane A has been achieved in 21 steps from 1,5-hexadien-3-ol. The key steps in the synthesis are an asymmetric glycolate alkylation leading to the diene 2 and a subsequent ring-closing metathesis to construct the oxepene core.     

Gold‐Catalyzed Enantioselective Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Photophysical/Chiroptical Properties of Aza[10]helicenes

The enantioselective synthesis of an aza[10]helicene, possessing two pyridone units, has been achieved by the gold‐catalyzed intramolecular quadruple hydroarylation of a tetrayne. This aza[10]helicene was successfully converted into a fully aromatic aza[10]helicene, possessing two pyridine units. Structure–photophysical and chiroptical properties relationship in a series of azahelicene isomers has also been disclosed.     

Enantioselective total synthesis of both diastereomers of preclavulone-A methyl ester

The enantioselective total synthesis of preclavulone-A methyl ester and its diastereomer was achieved from enantiomerically pure 5 in a stereocontrolled manner. The absolute stereochemistry of naturally occurring preclavulone-A methyl esters was determined by comparison of the [α]_D value.     

A concise total synthesis of (-)-cylindricine C through a stereoselective intramolecular aza-[3 + 3] annulation strategy

[reaction: see text] An enantioselective total synthesis of (-)-cylindricine C is described, featuring a diastereoselective intramolecular aza-[3 + 3] annulation strategy and an interesting halohydrin formation of the C4-5 olefin for construction of C4-ketone. This work provides a unique approach to this family of natural products.     

Efficient enantioselective synthesis of sertraline, a potent antidepressant, via a novel intramolecular nucleophilic addition to imine

[formula: see text] An efficient enantioselective synthesis of sertraline, an antidepressant, utilizing anionic imine ring closure is described.