Straightforward access to chiral diol bidentate ligands: their efficient enantioselective induction in the addition of diethylzinc to aromatic aldehydes

Enantiopure C₂‐symmetric diol bidentate ligands have been synthesized in a straightforward manner through a three‐step reaction with good yields. The synthesized C₂‐symmetric diol bidentate ligands were used in the addition of diethylzinc to various aromatic aldehydes, a general catalytic benchmark reaction, in order to assess their enantioselective induction properties. The enantioselective addition of diethylzinc to 1‐naphthaldehyde and 3‐chlorobenzaldehyde was achieved with an enantiomeric excess (ee) of up to 98%. All synthesized ligands were also evaluated in the addition of diethyzinc to aromatic aldehydes including an extra metal such as Ti(IV) (up to 99% ee). Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Organocatalyzed regioselective and enantioselective synthesis of 1,4- and 1,2-dihydropyridines

Abstract

Herein, we introduce one of the first examples of asymmetric organocatalyzed synthesis of 1,2-dihydropyridines, affording enantioselective access to and partially solving regioselectivity challenges in the synthesis of dihydropyridines. We demonstrate that through modification of organocatalysts both 1,2- and 1,4-dihydropyridines (1,2- and 1,4-DHPs) can be obtained with high regioselectivity (ratio of 1,2-DHP/1,4-DHP from 95/5 to 0/100) and enantioselectivity (33% ee for 1,2-DHPs and up to 98% ee for 1,4-DHPs) in good yields (up to 87%).     

Chiral base promoted enantioselective rearrangement of organophosphorus epoxides

Cinchona alkaloids serve as effective chiral bases for enantioselective rearrangement of 3,4-epoxyphospholane oxides resulting in the formation of P,C-chirogenic 4-hydroxy-2-phospholene derivatives with up to 52% ee. A stereochemical course of the epoxide rearrangement involving anti β-proton abstraction is proposed. 3,4-Epoxy-1-phospholane-borane rearranges to 4-hydroxy-2-phospholene-borane of 55% ee on treatment with sec-BuLi/sparteine base system.     

基于甲磺酰基的磺酰胺-氨醇作为催化醛的不对称炔基化反应新配体

 以商业易得的 (–)-麻黄碱、(+)-伪麻黄碱和各种手性氨醇为主要原料, 经过简单的两步反应, 合成了一系列基于甲磺酰基的磺酰胺-氨醇 (SAA) 配体, 并将其用于催化苯乙炔基锌对醛的不对称加成反应. 在没有 Ti(OiPr)4 等金属试剂的条件下, 配体表现出较好的不对称诱导能力, 取得了高达 83% ee.     

The Enantioselective Addition of Diethylzinc to Aldehydes Catalyzed by 2-Methylquinoline Derived Chiral Ligands

One of the most important and fundamental synthetic procedures for the establishment of a carbon-carbon bond stereoselectively is the enantioselective addition of organometallic reagents to aldehydes affording chiral secondary alcohols1. In this process, a frequently used method is to perform the reaction in the presence of a chiral ligand such as amino alcohol2. Here, we first report that two new chiral ligands3, which were readily available by the reaction of chiral ketone with lithiated 2-m…     

Enantioselektive Cyclopropanierung von 1,1-Diphenylethylen und Diazoessigester mit Kupfer-Katalysatoren

Copper(II) compounds catalyze the reaction of 1,1-diphenylethylene with diazoacetic acid ethylester. The main product is 2,2-diphenylcyclopropane carboxylic acid ethylester. The formation of the carbene dimerization products fumaric and maleic acid diethylester can be suppressed by the continuous addition of diazoacetic acid ester to 1,1-diphenylethylene.37 optically active ligands, partly new, were combined with copper(II)-acetate to givein-situ-catalysts. In five cases isolated copper complexes were used as catalysts. The best optical inductions in the formation of 2,2-diphenylcyclopro-pane carboxylic acid ethylester with up to 65.6% ee were achieved withSchiff base ligands, which derive from salicylaldehyde and amino alcohols, obtained from amino acid esters and phenylGrignard.

Prof. Dr.Karl Schlögl, Universität Wien, mit den besten Wünschen zum 60. Geburtstag gewidmet.     

含金刚烷基团的新型手性单齿亚磷酸酯配体的合成及其在不对称1,4-共轭加成反应中的应用

以轴手性的BINOL/H8-BINOL(BINOL为联苯酚)和大位阻的金刚烷酰氯为原料,合成了系列新型手性单齿亚磷酸酯配体,并应用于Cu催化的二乙基锌对环烯酮的不对称1,4.共轭加成反应中.结果表明,配体结构中部分氢化的2,2'-(1,1'-联萘基)亚磷酸酯单元和金刚烷基团,有助于改善反应的对映选择性,对映选择性最高可...     

Cymantrene-based iminodiamidophosphites: the first phosphite-type ligands with planar chirality

Optically active phosphite-type ligands with planar chirality have been synthesized for the first time. The new cymantrene-based P,N-iminodiamidophosphites demonstrated high enantioselectivity in the Pd-catalyzed allylic substitution of 1,3-diphenylallyl acetate with dimethyl malonate (up to 94% ee), pyrrolidine (up to 78% ee) and sodium para-toluene sulfinate (up to 84% ee).     

Novel C2-symmetric bisoxazolines with a chiral trans-(2R,3R)-diphenylcyclopropane backbone: preparation and application in several enantioselective catalytic reactions

Various chiral bisoxazoline ligands with a chiral trans-(2R,3R)-diphenylcyclopropane backbone have been efficiently synthesized (five examples). These chiral ligands were tested and compared in palladium(0)-catalysed enantioselective allylic alkylations (up to 97% ee), copper(I)-catalysed enantioselective cyclopropanations (up to 89% ee) and aziridinations (up to 90% ee). We observed that the presence of a stereogenic centre on the oxazoline moiety is mandatory in order to obtain acceptable enantioselectivities.     

Trifluoromethylated amino alcohols as chiral ligands for highly enantioselective Reformatsky reaction

The enantioselective Reformatsky reaction of PhCHO was achieved by the use of trifluoromethylated amino alcohols as chiral ligands to afford the corresponding optically active β-hydroxy ester with up to 90% ee.     

Diamidophosphites with remote P1-stereocentres and their performance in Pd-catalyzed enantioselective reactions

Diamidophosphite ligands based on 1,1′-bis(hydroxymethyl)ferrocene or N¹,N²-bis((S)-1-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-yl)oxalamide and bearing 1,3,2-diazaphospholidine rings with stereogenic phosphorus atoms were obtained. The use of these ligands provides up to 96% ee in Pd-catalyzed asymmetric allylations of (E)-1,3-diphenylallyl acetate, up to 70% ee in Pd-catalyzed desymmetrizations of N,N′-ditosyl-meso-cyclopent-4-ene-1,3-diol bis-carbamate and up to 80% ee in Pd-catalyzed allylic alkylations of cinnamyl acetate with ethyl 2-oxocyclohexane-1-carboxylate. Results obtained with a diamidophosphite containing an oxalamide framework show the considerable potential of such ligands in enantioselective catalysis.     

Enantioselective synthesis of spiro[4H-pyran-3,3′-oxindole] derivatives catalyzed by cinchona alkaloid thioureas: Significant water effects on the enantioselectivity

An efficient stereoselective three-component reaction for the synthesis of functionalized spiro[4H-pyran-3,3′-oxindole] derivatives was realized through an organocatalyzed domino Knoevenagel/Michael/cyclization reaction using a cinchonidine-derived thiourea as the catalyst. Using water as the additive was found to improve the product ee values significantly. Under the optimized conditions, the reactions between isatins, malononitrile, and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds yield the desired spirooxindole products in good yields (71–92%) and moderate to high ee values (up to 87% ee).     

Heterogeneous asymmetric reactions, 14. Epicinchona alkaloids in the enantioselective hydrogenation of ethyl pyruvate over Pt/alumina. What determines the sense of enantioselection?

The enantioselective hydrogenation of ethyl pyruvate to (R)-and (S)-ethyl lactate over Pt/Al₂O₃ catalyst was investigated using epiquinine (42% ee) and epiquinidine (22% ee) as modifiers and the results were compared with those found for quinine (85% ee) and quinidine (81% ee). The experimental results show that the sense of enantioselection is determined by the conformation of the entire alkaloid, and the structure of the intermediate is a 1∶1 complex of the pyruvate and the ‘anti open’ conformer of the cinchona alkaloid.     

Synthesis of phosphorylated sulfoximines and sulfinamides and their application as ligands in asymmetric metal catalysis

Starting from inexpensive materials and following simple protocols various N-phosphorylated sulfoximines and sulfinamides have been synthesized. The newly prepared compounds were then applied as chiral ligands in asymmetric transition metal catalysis. Phosphorus triamide-type ligands derived from (S)-glutamic acid were found to be the most efficient stereoselectors in enantioselective palladium-catalyzed allylic substitutions (up to 97% ee). On the other hand, diamidophosphite-type structures stemming from (S)-proline were the best ligands in rhodium-catalyzed hydrogenation reactions (up to 84% ee).     

Novel thiolated amino-alcohols as chiral ligands for copper-catalyzed asymmetric nitro-aldol reactions

Thiolated amino-alcohols have been synthesized and evaluated as a potential new class of chiral ligands for copper-catalyzed nitro-aldol reactions. The model nitro-aldol reaction took place smoothly at ambient temperature in the presence of catalytic amounts (5-15 mol %) of the ligands and copper(II) acetate to afford the nitro-aldol product in good to excellent yield without accompanying dehydration. Amino-alcohol ligands bearing N-(2-alkylthio)benzyl substituents provided only modest enantioselectivities (22-46% ee) while those carrying N-2-thienylmethyl substituents provided better enantioselectivities (up to 75% ee). A range of aromatic aldehydes were acceptable for the nitro-aldol reaction with nitromethane, giving moderate to good enantioselectivities (69-88% ee).     

Preparation of quarternary ammonium salt-tagged ferrocenylphosphine-imine ligands and their application to palladium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic substitution

A series of novel quarternary ammonium salt-modified chiral ferrocenylphosphine-imine ligands have been synthesized and the molecular structure of BIT5 has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The applicability of these ligands in asymmetric C1–C and C1–N bond formation was demonstrated. High enantioselectivity was obtained in the Pd-catalyzed asymmetric substitution of 1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl acetate, with dimethyl malonate (up to 94.6% ee) and benzylamine (up to 92.6% ee).     

Enantioselective copper-catalyzed cyclopropanation of styrene by means of chiral bispidine ligands

Enantiopure C₁- and C₂-symmetric bispidine ligands have been synthesized and screened in the asymmetric copper-catalyzed cyclopropanation of styrene. In order to improve the enantiomeric excesses (ee) of the cyclopropane derivatives, the best performing C₁-symmetric diamine ligand was selected for studies on the reaction conditions. The optimized procedure allowed us to obtain up to 91% ee for the cis-cyclopropane derivative and up to 79% ee for the trans one.     

New P,N-ferrocenyl ligands for rhodium-catalyzed hydroboration and palladium-catalyzed allylic alkylation

A set of nine new chiral P,N-ferrocenyl ligands for metal-catalyzed enantioselective reactions has been prepared. The rhodium-catalyzed hydroboration of styrene with catechol borane proceeded with high regioselectivity (up to 97:3) or with high enantioselectivity (up to 92% ee) depending on the catalyst. Good results were also obtained in the palladium-catalyzed asymmetric alkylation of 1,3-diphenylallylic systems (up to 94% ee).     

Phosphites and diamidophosphites based on mono-ethers of BINOL: a comparison of enantioselectivity in asymmetric catalytic reactions

Novel P-monodentate phosphite-type ligands have been synthesized in one step from BINOL mono-tosylate and BINOL mono-(?)-menthylcarbonate. The use of these ligands provides up to 96% ee in Pd-catalyzed asymmetric allylic substitution of (E)-1,3-diphenylallyl acetate and up to 99% ee in Rh-catalyzed asymmetric addition of phenylboronic acid to cyclohex-2-enone. The influence of the structural modules such as the nature of phosphorus-containing ring or exocyclic substituent on the enantioselectivity is discussed.     

Straightforward and Facile Synthesis of a Bioactive Component from Zingiber cassumunar Roxb.

Straightforward and facile synthesis of a bioactive component A from Zingiber cassumunarRoxb. is described. The phenylbutenoid dimer A was reported to possess anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities. The optically active cyclohexene ring fragment was obtained via the highly diastereo- and enantioselective Diels–Alder reaction of chiral acryloyloxazolidinones (1a and 1b) and 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)butadiene (2). The enantiomeric excess of Diels–Alder adducts 3a and 3bwere determined via high-performance liquid chromatotography of the corresponding bis-acetate (6). The greatest enantiomeric excess (99.9% ee) was obtained when the 4-phenyloxazolidin-2-one (1a) chiral auxiliary was used in combination with TiCl4. The optically pure bioactive compound A was prepared from the optically active Diels–Alder adduct (3a) in two additional steps.