Visible light-promoted self-coupling of N-chloramines at room temperature: A metal-free access to substituted amides

Abstract

An efficient protocol to synthesize substituted amides via self-coupling of N-chlorobenzylamines has been developed under visible light-promoted mild condition. Both the electron-deficient and electron-rich benzylamines undergo self-coupling very readily to produce the amide linkage under given reaction conditions.     

无金属参与的CO_2催化转化的研究进展

CO2既是导致全球变暖的主要温室气体,又是来源丰富廉价易得的可再生C1资源,因此CO2的资源化利用是绿色化学的重要研究方向之一.本文作者分别从无金属参与的CO2催化转化制备五元环状碳酸酯、噁唑啉酮以及CO2还原等几个方面对其催化转化进行综述,并对CO2有机催化转化进行了展望.     

Facile synthesis of methylthiomethyl esters through Pummerer-type rearrangement of carboxylic acids and DMSO under metal-free conditions

A green and cost-effective Pummerer-type rearrangement between readily accessible carboxylic acids and DMSO has been achieved under metal-free conditions in satisfactory to excellent yields. The transformation for the synthesis of valuable methylthiomethyl esters is shown to be a convenient strategy for various (hetero)aromatic acids, α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids and saturated alkyl carboxylic acids with good functional group tolerance.     

CuI/iodine-mediated homocoupling reaction of terminal alkynes to 1,3-diynes

A facile and efficient pathway for CuI/iodine-mediated homocoupling reaction of terminal alkynes to symmetrical 1,4-disubstituted 1,3-diynes in good to excellent yields was reported.     

Facile oxidative conversion of alcohols to esters using molecular iodine

A simple, efficient, and high-yield procedure for the oxidative conversion of alcohols to various types of esters and ketones, with molecular iodine and potassium carbonate was successfully carried out.     

A transition metal-free approach to a regioselective total synthesis of the natural product derivative 6-methylellipticine,a potent anticancer agent

A transition metal-free and regioselective total synthesis of 6-methylellipticine, a potent anticancer agent, was developed. This synthetic approach mainly involved two key reactions: a direct amination of multi-functional phenol via an alkylation-Smiles rearrangement protocol, and an intramolecular C–H bond arylation reaction promoted by potassium tert-butoxide. These reactions resulted in the formation of two key intermediates, diarylamine and carbazole derivative, under transition metal-free conditions. The last cyclization afforded the target product 6-methylellipticine.     

Transition metal-free synthesis of primary amides from aldehydes and hydroxylamine hydrochloride

Primary aromatic amides can be synthesized from aldehydes and hydroxylamine hydrochloride in the presence of Cs₂CO₃. Various aromatic aldehydes (include some heteroaromatic aldehydes) are able to generate the corresponding aromatic amides in moderate to excellent yields.     

A metal-free approach to access ketones,amides, and nitriles employing TBAI/TBHP oxidative system in water

Hydrocarbons, benzylamines, and heteroaromatic-bearing amines have been efficiently employed as substrates in allylic and benzylic oxidations via C(sp3)–H bond activation by TBAI/TBHP in water. This operationally simple method allows access to ketones, nitriles, and amides in moderate to high yields and a regio- and chemoselective late-stage functionalization.     

A direct conversion of esters to nitriles

Treatment of an ester with dimethylaluminum amide

in refluxing xylene produces a nitrile in good yield.     

Decarboxylation of indole-3-carboxylic acids under metal-free conditions

Abstract

Two reaction systems have been developed for the decarboxylation of indole-3-carboxylic acids. The decarboxylation can be achieved smoothly under K₂CO₃-catalyzed or acetonitrile-promoted basic conditions. It provided an efficient and simple method for the transformation of indole-3-carboxylic acids and the corresponding indoles were isolated with good to excellent yields. From the experimental facts, we put forward the possible reaction mechanism.     

Hypervalent iodine-mediated aziridination of alkenes: mechanistic insights and requirements for catalysis

By detailed study of the possible side reactions in the previously reported aziridination of alkenes with N-aminoheterocycles mediated by hypervalent iodine reagents, the requirements to make this reaction catalytic in iodoarene have been determined. The reaction requires an oxidant that will oxidise iodoarenes but that does not oxidise alkenes, but it is possible that no such oxidant actually exists! A method in which the hypervalent iodine reagent can be recycled without the need for reisolation is possible. Further study into the mechanism of this reaction gives tentative evidence that the reaction proceeds through formation of an aminoiodane that reacts directly with the alkene, contrary to previous literature reports in which an acetoxyamine intermediate is suggested. The temperature effect of this reaction is remarkable.     

碘催化的串联氧化环化反应合成多取代咪唑

以苯乙醛和苄胺衍生物为原料, 分子碘作为催化剂, 过氧叔丁醇作为氧化剂合成了一系列的多取代咪唑. 同时对反应过程中催化剂的用量、氧化剂、溶剂和温度进行了优化, 得到如下最优反应条件: 0.3 equiv.的分子碘作为催化剂, 过氧叔丁醇作为氧化剂, 乙腈作为溶剂, 反应温度为70℃. 而苯乙酮和苄胺上的吸电子基团均有利于此氧化反应, 对反应机理也进行了探索性研究并有了较明确的认识. 与传统的咪唑合成方法相比, 该新方法反应条件更温和, 原材料更易获得.     

Convenient,metal-free ipso-nitration of arylboronic acids using nitric acid and trifluoroacetic acid

A feasible protocol for the direct ipso-nitration of arylboronic acids using trifluoroacetic acid and nitric acid as nitration reagent has been developed. Various aromatic nitro compounds are produced in moderate to good yields under the metal-free conditions. The method is operationally simple and regioselective, and might have potential application in industry.     

A Convenient Formal [4+2] Heterocylization Route to Bis(triflyl)tetrahydroquinolines

We report the sustainable and efficient synthesis of a new type of quinoline derivatives bearing one or two SO₂CF₃ groups. The protocol is metal-, catalyst- and irradiation-free, involves the use of readily available and stable precursors, and avoids the formation of side products. Also, the mild conditions of the process allow the tolerance of a wide range of functional groups.     

Photo-promoted transition metal-free organic transformations in the absence of conventional photo-sensitizers

During the last decade, photo-catalysis is emerging as a powerful tool in synthetic organic chemistry. This review summarizes the recent advances of photo-promoted organic transformations under transition metal-free conditions in the absence of conventional photo-sensitizers.     

Intramolecular C−H Amination of N-Alkylsulfamides by tert-Butyl Hypoiodite or N-Iodosuccinimide

1,3-Diamines are an important class of compounds that are broadly found in natural products and are also widely used as building blocks in organic synthesis. Although the intramolecular C−H amination of N-alkylsulfamide derivatives is a reliable method for the construction of 1,3-diamine structures, the majority of these methods involve the use of a transition-metal catalyst. We herein report on a new transition-metal-free method using tert-butyl hypoiodite (t-BuOI) or N-iodosuccinimide (NIS), enabling secondary non-benzylic and tertiary C−H amination reactions to proceed. The cyclic sulfamide products can be easily transformed into 1,3-diamines. Mechanistic investigations revealed that amination reactions using t-BuOI or NIS each proceed via different pathways.     

Synthesis and characterization of novel metal-free phthalocyanines containing four cylindrical or spherical macrotricyclic moieties

The novel metal-free phthalocyanines 8 and 9 bearing four peripheral tetraaza-dithiahexaoxa cylindrical or spherical macrotricycles have been synthesized by tricyclo-tetramerization of isoindolinediimine derivatives of supercryptands 6 and 7 and were characterized by elemental analysis, ¹H and ¹³C NMR, IR, MS and UV-vis spectral data.     

Transition metal-free activation of allylic acetates toward regioselective S-allylation of thiols

Allylic acetates have been used as allylating agents under transition metal-free condition toward an economical and sustainable regioselective S-allylation of aromatic and aliphatic thiols in the presence of potassium carbonate in DMF.     

A convenient,transition metal-free synthesis of difluoromethyl selenoethers from organic selenocyanates and TMSCF2H

An efficient and transition metal-free method for the synthesis of aryl or alkyl difluoromethyl selenides (RSeCF₂H) from the corresponding selenocyanates (RSeCN) and TMSCF₂H/t-BuOK is described. The reaction performed in THF at 0?°C for 24?h or at room temperature for 6?h supplied a series of RSeCF₂H in good to high yields. The successful preparation of difluoromethylselenolated sulfadimethoxine derivative and the scaled-up synthesis of 1-benzyl-5-((difluoromethyl)selanyl)indoline, as examples, suggested good practicability of this method. Advantages of the reaction include mild reaction conditions, good functional group tolerance, a wide range of substrates, and high efficiency. This protocol offered a number of novel difluoromethyl selenoethers, which would accelerate use of such compounds in the areas of life science.     

Transition metal-free oxidation of ynamides for synthesis of α-keto-imides

Transition metal-free double oxidation of triple bonds in ynamides for synthesis of α-keto-imides is described. The successful key was combination of NIS and DMSO under atmospheric air in CPME solvent, and the reaction quickly proceeds at 0 °C within 1 h. Although the yields and substrate generality are moderate, yet the prototype protocol avoids the use of expensive, moisture-sensitive, toxic, and explosive additives, which make it potentially and significantly greener than current alternatives.