Tetrasubstituted olefin synthesis via Pd-catalyzed addition of arylboronic acids to internal alkynes using O2 as an oxidant

The Pd(II)-catalyzed reaction of arylboronic acids and internal alkynes provides a convenient route to a wide variety of tetrasubstituted olefins. The reaction is conducted in DMSO using molecular O2 as an oxidant in the absence of any base. The reaction involves the cis addition of two aryl groups from the arylboronic acid to opposite ends of the triple bond of the internal alkyne. The synthesis tolerates a wide variety of functional groups, including alcohol, aldehyde, ester, TMS, and acetal groups. Electron-rich dialkylacetylenes, such as 4-octyne, provide highly substituted 1,3-dienes in moderate yields. The very mild O2/DMSO conditions also afford good to excellent yields of biaryls by the homocoupling of arylboronic acids.     

Regio- and stereoselective route to tetrasubstituted olefins by the palladium-catalyzed three-component coupling of aryl iodides, internal alkynes, and arylboronic acids

[reaction: see text] The Pd-catalyzed three-component coupling of readily available aryl iodides, internal alkynes, and arylboronic acids provides a convenient, one-step, regio- and stereoselective route to tetrasubstituted olefins in good to excellent yields, although electron-poor aryl iodides and dialkylalkynes normally afford only low yields under our standard reaction conditions. The proper combination of substrates and reaction conditions is important for high yields. The presence of water generally substantially increases the yields of the desired tetrasubstituted olefins. The reaction involves cis-addition of the aryl group from the aryl iodide to the less hindered or more electron-rich end of the alkyne, while the aryl group from the arylboronic acid adds to the other end. A modified, room-temperature procedure has also been successfully developed, which works very well for some substrates. Tamoxifen and its derivatives are synthesized in a concise, regio- and stereoselective manner by applying our synthetic protocol.     

The ligand and base-free Pd-catalyzed oxidative Heck reaction of arylboronic acids and olefins

Highly effective Pd-catalyzed Heck-type oxidative couplings between arylboronic acids and terminal olefins were reported. It is noteworthy that such reactions could be carried out in the absence of the base and the ligand.     

Synthesis of tetrasubstituted naphthalenes by palladium-catalyzed reaction of aryl iodides with internal alkynes

The 1:2 coupling of aryl iodides with acetylenedicarboxylate esters and diphenylacetylene efficiently proceeds in the presence of a palladium catalyst with use of silver carbonate as base to produce the corresponding tetrasubstituted naphthalenes.     

Pd-catalyzed arylation of chlorotrifluoroethylene using arylboronic acids

The palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling of chlorotrifluoroethylene and arylboronic acids proceeds in the presence of a base and H(2)O to provide α,β,β-trifluorostyrene derivatives in satisfactory yields.     

Palladium-catalyzed addition of arylboronic acids to aldehydes

[reaction: see text] Arylboronic acids react with aldehydes in the presence of a base and a catalytic amount of a palladium(0) complex with chloroform, affording the corresponding secondary alcohols in good yields. General palladium complexes have no catalytic activity without chloroform. Chloroform is essential for this reaction, and palladium complex that was prepared from Pd(PPh3)4 with CHCl3 showed good catalytic acitivity as well.     

Rhodium-catalysed addition of arylboronic acids to oxabenzonorbornadienes

The facile addition reaction of boronic acids to oxabenzonorbornadienes was achieved using a catalytic amount of a rhodium(I) complex having P(OEt)3 ligands, affording cis-2-aryl-1,2-dihydro-1-naphthol stereoselectively, and in good yield without concomitant deboronation of the boronic acid.     

Palladium-catalyzed addition of arylboronic acids to isocyanates

The addition of arylboronic acids to isocyanates catalyzed by palladium acetate in the presence of triphenylphosphine as the ligand is described.     

Palladium-catalyzed hydroarylation of alkynes with arylboronic acids

Reaction of symmetrical and unsymmetrical alkynes with arylboronic acids, using PdCl₂ as catalyst source and i-Pr₂NPPh₂ as ligand, afforded trisubstituted alkenes with regioselectivity in good to excellent yields without a common additional acetic acid. Its efficiency has been demonstrated by its good functional groups, high yield and crowded substrates.     

Synthesis of trisubstituted olefins via nickel-catalyzed decarboxylative hydroalkylation of internal alkynes

A novel NiH-catalyzed decarboxylative hydroalkylation of internal alkynes has been developed. Trisubstituted olefins were obtained in moderate to good yields with good regioselectivities. The reaction involves cis addition of NiH to the internal alkyne. The reaction shows good functional-group tolerance.     

Enantioselective rhodium-catalyzed addition of arylboronic acids to alkenylheteroarenes

In the presence of a rhodium complex containing a newly developed chiral diene ligand, alkenes activated by a range of π-deficient or π-excessive heteroarenes engage in highly enantioselective conjugate additions with various arylboronic acids.     

Synthesis of diarylmethane derivatives from Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions of benzylic halides with arylboronic acids

A simple catalyst precursor prepared in situ from palladium acetate and triphenylphosphine shows high activity for the Suzuki cross-coupling reaction of benzylic bromides and chlorides with aryl boronic acids. The reaction can be carried out at low catalyst loading (0.002-1 mol%) and under mild conditions (room temperature to 80 °C) furnishing diarylmethane derivatives in high yields (86-99%).     

Copper salt catalyzed addition of arylboronic acids to azodicarboxylates

The addition of arylboronic acids 1 to azodicarboxylates 2 in the presence of a catalytic amount of a copper salt under mild reaction conditions gives aryl-substituted hydrazines 3 in high yields. The reaction is tolerant of a wide variety of functional groups.     

Cu-catalyzed stereoselective conjugate addition of arylboronic acids to alkynoates

The CuOAc-catalyzed reaction of internal alkynoates with arylboronic acids proceeded under mild conditions to yield trisubstituted cinnamates stereoselectively.     

Cross-coupling of arylboronic acids with terminal alkynes in air

A new procedure has been developed for constructing arylalkynes through cross-coupling of terminal alkynes with arylboronic acids catalyzed by a palladium-silver system under mild conditions.     

Enantioselective rhodium-catalyzed addition of arylboronic acids to trifluoromethyl ketones

The catalytic asymmetric 1,2-addition of a series of arylboronic acids to 2,2,2-trifluoroacetophenones is described with high isolated yields (up to 96%) and good enantioselectivities (up to 83% ee) using a rhodium(I)/phosphoramidite catalyst.     

Palladium-catalyzed enantioselective conjugate addition of arylboronic acids

[reaction: see text] The first asymmetric palladium-catalyzed conjugate addition of arylboronic acids to alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehydes, ketones, and esters is described. For cyclic substrates, excellent chemo-, regio-, and enantioselectivities are achieved when a Pd(O2CCF3)2/DuPHOS catalyst is applied.