Preparation of Acyclic α-Methylene Ketones: Palladium-Catalyzed Coupling of Acid Chlorides with Organotin Reagents

The reaction of organotin reagents with acid chlorides, catalyzed by palladium (0), provides a general entry to α-substituted unsaturated ketones.     

Cobalt-Catalyzed α-Arylation of Substituted α-Bromo α-Fluoro β-Lactams with Diaryl Zinc Reagents: Generalization to Functionalized Bromo Derivatives

A cobalt-catalyzed cross-coupling of α-bromo α-fluoro β-lactams with diarylzinc or diallylzinc reagents is herein disclosed. The protocol proved to be general, chemoselective and operationally simple allowing the C4 functionalization of β-lactams. The substrate scope was expanded to α-bromo lactams and amides, α-bromo lactones and esters as well as N - and O-containing heterocycles.     

Catalyst-free direct synthesis of β-enaminones through reaction of benzohydrazonamides with cyclic 1,3-diketones: Access to exocyclic β-enaminones

Abstract

The reaction of benzohydrazonamides with cyclic 1,3-diketones affords β-enaminones in good to excellent yields (14 examples, 69???89%). This transformation proceeds under mild reaction conditions (ethyl acetate, 25?°C, 12???24?h) in the absence of any catalyst and gives access to novel nitrogen-rich organic scaffolds.     

Nickel-Catalyzed α-Carbonylalkylarylation of Vinylarenes: Expedient Access to γ,γ-Diarylcarbonyl and Aryltetralone Derivatives

We report a Ni-catalyzed regioselective α-carbonylalkylarylation of vinylarenes with α-halocarbonyl compounds and arylzinc reagents. The reaction works with primary, secondary, and tertiary α-halocarbonyl molecules, and electronically varied arylzinc reagents. The reaction generates γ,γ-diarylcarbonyl derivatives with α-secondary, tertiary, and quaternary carbon centers. The products can be readily converted to aryltetralones, including a precursor to Zoloft, an antidepressant drug.     

Synthesis of Seven-Membered Benzolactones by Nickel-Catalyzed C−H Coupling of Benzamides with Oxetanes

A NiCl₂(PEt₃)₂-catalyzed regioselective C−H coupling of 8-aminoquinoline-derived benzamides with oxetanes has been developed. The reaction proceeds with concomitant removal of the 8-aminoquinoline auxiliary to directly form the corresponding seven-membered benzolactones, which frequently occur in natural products and bioactive molecules. Additionally, no stereochemical erosion is observed during the course of the reaction, and the use of enantioenriched and substituted oxetane thus provides a new avenue to the optically active benzolactone.     

Nickel-Catalyzed Enantioselective Decarboxylative Acylation: Rapid,Modular Access to α-Amino Ketones**

A new approach to the enantiocontrolled synthesis of α-amino ketone derivatives is disclosed by employing a decarboxylative acylation strategy. Thus, when an acyl chloride and an α-amido-containing redox-active ester are exposed to a nickel catalyst, chiral ligand, and metal reductant, α-amido ketones are produced in good yield and high ee. The reaction exhibits broad substrate scope, can be easily scaled up, and is applied to dramatically simplify the synthesis of several known structures.     

Asymmetric Synthesis of Chiral-at-P Alkenylphosphonamidates through Nickel-Catalyzed C−P Coupling of Phosphoramidites and Alkenyl Halides

P-stereogenic compounds are widely used as ligands in asymmetric catalysis and are present in a myriad of bioactive compounds and pharmaceuticals. Yet, their stereocontrolled preparation remains challenging. Herein, we report a novel strategy towards versatile chiral-at-P alkenylphosphonamidates through a one-pot Ni-catalyzed C−P coupling/diastereoselective hydrolysis of readily available phosphoramidites and alkenyl halides. Remarkably, a chemo- and diastereodivergent behavior was observed upon subtle changes in the reaction conditions. Additionally, selective derivatizations of chiral alkenylphosphonamidates demonstrate their versatility as building blocks for the synthesis of structurally diverse P-stereogenic compounds.     

Reactions of β-Ketophosphonates and Enamine Phosphonates with Electrophilic Reagents

Abstract

The direction of the reactions of β-ketophosphonates and enamine phosphonates strongly depends on the structure of substrates and electrophiles. Regio- and stereoselectivity on the reaction of anionic P-ketophosphonates depends on the nature of cation and solvent. The yield of O-products increases substantially when going from alkylation to acylation, and in particular to phosphorylation.     

Addition of Organosamarium Reagents toα, β-Unsaturated Esters

Compared to the extensive use of samarium diiodide in organic synthesis', little reportsappeared on the application of samarium metal in organic synthesis. As early as 1971Evans and co-workers had prepared phenylsamarium iodide from iodo-benzene andsamarium metal'. But they found that samarium is not so active as ytterbium. In 1986Fukuzawa also prepared the organosamarium intermediate similar to Grignard reagent'.It was Curran who firstly proved and named the samarium Grignard reaction in 19…     

Synthetic Utility of α-Stannyl α,β-Unsaturated Esters as Reagents for β-Substituted Acrylate α-Anion Synthons: Tin-Lithium Exchange and Palladium-Catalized Coupling Reactions

The tin-lithium exchange and the palladium-catalized coupling reactions of the title compounds have been studied. The latter reaction was found to be more efficient for functionalizing the α-carbon of these esters.     

Addition of Allylindium Reagents to α-Iminotrifluoroethyl-phosphonates: Synthesis of CF3-Containing α-Aminoalkylphosphonates

Treatment of α-iminotrifluoroethylphosphonates with allylindium reagents in the presence of acetic acid afforded the corresponding CF₃ -containing α-aminoalkylphosphonates in high yields (83–97%) under mild conditions.     

Palladium-Catalyzed Carbonylative Four-Component Synthesis of β-Perfluoroalkyl Amides

Transition-metal-catalyzed multicomponent carbonylation is one of the most efficient strategies to construct carbonyl-containing compounds. Herein, a palladium-catalyzed four-component perfluoroalkylation/aminocarbonylation of unactivated alkenes with perfluoroalkyl halides, and amines was developed. A wide range of substrates, including anilines, alkylamines, sulfonamides, and hydrazines are all suitable reaction partners for this catalyst system, resulting in various β-perfluoroalkyl amides with good functional-group tolerance and excellent chemoselectivity. Furthermore, not only alkyl olefins, but also aliphatic alkynes, and even alkyl allenes can all be employed. Notably, several medical and bioactive related molecules are compatible here as well.     

Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalyst- and Additive-Free Cross-Coupling of β-Ketothioamides with α-Diazo 1,3-Diketones: Access to Highly Functionalized Thiazolines

A photocatalyst- and additive-free, visible-light-mediated chemoselective domino protocol was devised to access fully substituted thiazoline derivatives from β-ketothioamides and α-diazo 1,3-diketones at moderate temperature in open air. The reaction proceeds through in situ generation of electrophilic carbenes from α-diazo 1,3-diketones by a low-energy blue LED (448 nm), which undergoes selective coupling with nucleophilic β-ketothioamides to give thiazolines by successive formation of C−S and C−N bonds in one stretch. Notably, the benign and clean conditions, operational simplicity, sustainability, 100 % carbon economy, high yields, and wide functional-group tolerance are further attributes of the strategy. A mechanistic rationale for this cascade reaction sequence is well supported by control experiments.     

Synthesis of Enantiomerically Enriched α-Bromonitriles from Amino Acids

Two methods were investigated for the preparation of six chiral α-bromonitriles with different optic purities. The nitrous deamination of amino acids gives α-bromoacids, which react with chlorosulfonyl isocyanate followed by triethylamine to afford α-bromonitriles with moderate enantiomeric excess. However, the dehydration of corresponding α-bromoamids using thionyl chloride gives α-bromonitriles with good enantiomeric excess up to 94%. The use of phosphoryl chloride instead of thionyl chloride results in more than 30% racemization as determined by high-performance liquid chromatograpic analysis.     

One-Carbon Homologation of α,β-Unsaturated Aldehydes: Access to α-Tertiary β,γ-Unsaturated Aldehydes

An efficient protocol for the synthesis of enolizable α-substituted β,γ-unsaturated aldehydes is reported. The developed strategy involves two steps, epoxidation and Meinwald rearrangement, to result in a one-carbon homologation of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes enabling the insertion of a CHR unit.     

Nickel-Catalyzed Mono-Selective α-Arylation of Acetone with Aryl Chlorides and Phenol Derivatives

The challenging nickel-catalyzed mono-α-arylation of acetone with aryl chlorides, pivalates, and carbamates has been achieved for the first time. A nickel/Josiphos-based catalytic system is shown to feature unique catalytic behavior, allowing the highly selective formation of the desired mono-α-arylated acetone. The developed methodology was applied to a variety of (hetero)aryl chlorides including biologically relevant derivatives. The methodology has been extended to the unprecedented coupling of acetone with phenol derivatives. Mechanistic studies allowed the isolation and characterization of key Ni⁰ and Ni^II catalytic intermediates. The Josiphos ligand is shown to play a key role in the stabilization of Ni^II intermediates to allow a Ni⁰/Ni^II catalytic pathway. Mechanistic understanding was then leveraged to improve the protocol using an air-stable Ni^II pre-catalyst.     

Coupling Reaction of Isothiocyanates or Isocyanates with α, β-Unsaturated Esters Mediated by SmI2

α,β-unsaturated ester coupled with isocyanates or isothiocyanates to give the corresponding thioamides or amides in good yields by SmI₂ in the presence of HMPA and t-BuOH in THF at-78°C within a few min.     

Copper-Catalyzed Enantioselective Sonogashira Type Coupling of Alkynes with α-Bromoamides

An asymmetric copper-catalyzed Sonogashira type coupling between alkynes and α-bromoamides has been developed. This method represents a facile approach to synthetically useful β, γ-alkynyl amides from two readily available starting materials in a highly enantioselective manner. A Bisoxazoline diphenylanaline (BOPA) serves as the effective chiral ligand. Preliminary mechanistic studies support the formation of alkyl radical species .     

Direct Aroylation of Olefins through a Cobalt/Photoredox-Catalyzed Decarboxylative and Dehydrogenative Coupling with α-Oxo Acids

A photoredox/cobalt dual catalytic procedure has been developed that allows benzoylation of olefins. Here the photoredox catalyst effects the decarboxylation of α-ketoacids to form benzoyl radicals. After addition of this radical to styrenes, the cobalt catalyst abstracts a H-atom. Hydrogen evolution from the putative cobalt hydride intermediate allows a Heck-like aroylation without the need for a stoichiometric oxidant. Mechanistic studies reveal that electronically different styrenes lead to a curved Hammett plot, thus suggesting a change in product-determining step in the catalytic mechanism.