Novel cross-coupling reactions between organotellurides and Grignard reagents employing a MnCl2/CuI catalytic system

We present a general protocol for the cross-coupling reaction of Grignard reagents and organic tellurides. Aryl Grignard reagents react stereospecifically with vinyl tellurides in the presence of a catalytic amount of manganese (II) chloride and copper (I) iodide to produce good yields of the corresponding cross-coupling products.     

Added-metal-free catalytic nucleophilic addition of Grignard reagents to ketones

On the basis of the investigation of the combinational effect of quaternary ammonium salts and organic bases, an added-metal-free catalytic system for nucleophilic addition reactions of a variety of Grignard reagents to diverse ketones in THF solvent has been developed to produce tertiary alcohols in good to excellent yields. By using tetrabutylammonium chloride (NBu(4)Cl) as a catalyst and diglyme (DGDE) as an additive, this system strongly enhances the efficiency of addition at the expense of enolization and reduction. NBu(4)Cl should help to shift the Schlenk equilibrium of Grignard reagents to the side of dimeric Grignard reagents to favor the additions of Grignard reagents to ketones via a favored six-membered transition state to form the desired tertiary alcohols, and DGDE should increase the nucleophilic reactivities of Grignard reagents by coordination. This catalytic system has been applied in the efficient synthesis of Citalopram, an effective U.S. FDA-approved antidepressant, and a recyclable version of this catalytic synthesis has also been devised.     

Effect of Light on the Formation of Grignard Reagents

The effect of reflected sunlight on the formation of Grignard reagents has been reported¹. In the present work irradiation of mixtures of magnesium turnings and organic halides in dry diethyl ether by the method of Evans et al.² gave elevated yields of Grignard reagents as compared to those achieved in control experiments carried out in the absence of light. Four organic halides: 2-bromofluorene, 2-bromothiophene, chlorobenzene and chlorodiphenylmethane were selected for study in the light of their reputed poor performance in the Grignard reaction³. A quantitative estimate of the amount of Grignard reagent formed in each reaction was carried out by the method of Gorog and Szepesi⁴. The experimental results are shown in the table.     

Iron-copper cooperative catalysis in the reactions of alkyl Grignard reagents: exchange reaction with alkenes and carbometalation of alkynes

Iron-copper cooperative catalysis is shown to be effective for an alkene-Grignard exchange reaction and alkylmagnesiation of alkynes. The Grignard exchange between terminal alkenes (RCH═CH(2)) and cyclopentylmagnesium bromide was catalyzed by FeCl(3) (2.5 mol %) and CuBr (5 mol %) in combination with PBu(3) (10 mol %) to give RCH(2)CH(2)MgBr in high yields. 1-Alkyl Grignard reagents add to alkynes in the presence of a catalyst system consisting of Fe(acac)(3), CuBr, PBu(3), and N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediamine to give β-alkylvinyl Grignard reagents. The exchange reaction and carbometalation take place on iron, whereas copper assists with the exchange of organic groups between organoiron and organomagnesium species through transmetalation with these species. Sequential reactions consisting of the alkene-Grignard exchange and the alkylmagnesiation of alkynes were successfully conducted by adding an alkyne to a mixture of the first reaction. Isomerization of Grignard reagents from 2-alkyl to 1-alkyl catalyzed by Fe-Cu also is applicable as the first 1-alkyl Grignard formation step.     

Reinvestigation of the grignard reactions with formic acid. A convenient method for preparation of aldehydes

Grignard reagents react with formic acid in tetrahydrofuran to produce aldehydes in relatively good yields Various aldehydes such as alkyl, aryl, allyl, benzyl and vinyl aldehydes were prepared from the corresponding Grignard reagents. The reaction with vinyl Grignard reagents proceeded with retention of configuration.     

Addition of grignard reagents to aryl acid chlorides: an efficient synthesis of aryl ketones

[chemical reaction: see text]. Direct addition of Grignard reagents to acid chlorides in the presence of bis[2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethyl] ether proceeds selectively to provide aryl ketones in high yields. A possible tridentate interaction between Grignard reagents and bis[2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethyl] ether moderates the reactivity of Grignard reagents, preventing the newly formed ketones from nucleophilic addition by Grignard reagents.     

Moderne Magnesiumorganische Chemie. Neues von der Grignard‐Reaktion

Organomagnesium reagents can be employed for a variety of useful transformations, which are also of relevance for industrial processes. Recent protocols for syntheses of highly functionalized Grignard reagents highlight fascinating new perspectives for organic synthesis. Particularly, the addition of superstoichiometric amounts of LiCl allowed for the preparation of organomagnesium compounds, employing haloarenes or arenes at very mild reaction conditions. These highly functionalized Grignard reagents can be used as starting materials for transition metal‐catalyzed cross‐coupling reactions. New developments in the ligand design resulted in highly active palladium and nickel catalysts for efficient transformations of inexpensive chlorides or tosylates, as well as challenging fluorides. Economically attractive iron‐catalyzed coupling reactions of organomagnesium reagents bear great potential for further developments.     

Uncatalysed coupling of an activated aryl chloride with aryllithium and aryl Grignard reagents

Substitution of the chloro group in 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-oxazoline to afford biaryls occurs upon reaction with either aryllithium reagents or aryl Grignard reagents. The reactions with Grignard reagents occur under similar conditions to a previously reported manganese-catalysed procedure. The reactions with lithium reagents, whilst not always affording greater yields of product than the Grignard reagents, involve much shorter reaction times and afford yields, which are comparable with those obtained from the corresponding fluoro derivative.     

Low temperature Kumada-Corriu cross-coupling of polychlorinated acene derivatives and a synthesis of sterically demanding acenes

Conditions for low-temperature Kumada-Corriu cross-coupling of polychlorinated acenes with Grignard reagents are reported. Our work was motivated by a search for cross-coupling reactions effective in the synthesis of functionalized linear acenes for organic materials applications. Treatment of polychlorinated acenes with the PEPPSI-IPr catalyst and MeMgBr undergo 6-8 concurrent coupling reactions to yield products such as octamethylnaphthalene, which is distorted out of planarity due to the steric interaction between the methyl groups. More sterically demanding Grignard reagents such as PhMgBr coupled cleanly with 9,10-dichloroanthracene to provide products such as 9,10-diphenylanthracene, a blue OLED component, in excellent yield.     

由2-(1, 3-亚丙二硫基)亚甲基脂环酮出发合成共轭的烯酮硫缩醛

2-(1, 3-亚丙二硫基)亚甲基脂环酮(2')与甲基、丁基、仲丁基Grignard试剂经1, 2-加成反应得产物3, 3在酸的催化下脱水生成共轭的烯酮硫缩醛类化合物4。本实验提供了一条经由α-羰基烯酮环二硫代缩醛类化合物合成在有机合成中有重要应用的共轭烯酮硫缩醛类化合物的新途径。     

An improved preparation of 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)acetophenone and safety considerations in the preparation of 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl Grignard reagent

An improved and efficient bromination of 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene was developed. A safe and reliable preparation of the potentially explosive 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl Grignard and 3-trifluoromethylphenyl Grignard reagents, from the precursor bromides, is described. Reaction System Screening Tool (RSST) and Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) studies suggest these trifluoromethylphenyl Grignard reagents can detonate on loss of solvent contact or upon moderate heating. When prepared and handled according to the methods described herein, these Grignard reagents can be safely prepared and carried on to advanced intermediates.     

Preparation of pyridyl grignard reagents and cross coupling reactions with sulfoxides bearing azaheterocycles

Pyridyl Grignard reagents were prepared from the corresponding iodopyridine and EtMgBr. New cross coupling reactions of the Grignard reagents with azaheterocycles took place on the sulfinyl sulfur atom to afford biazaheteroaryls.     

Novel synthetic method for ketones from substituted benzimidazolium salts and Grignard reagents

A new synthetic method of ketones from substituted benzimidazolium salts and Grignard reagents is reported. The influences of the various Grignard reagents on the yield of ketones and the mechanism are discussed.     

Study of electronic effect of Grignard reagents on their electrochemical behavior

The electrochemical behavior of three electrolyte solutions containing Grignard reagents (RMgBr) with different organic groups were investigated with regard to the potential application in rechargeable magnesium battery. It is found that the electrochemical reversibility of magnesium deposition and dissolution processes and the anodic stability of the Grignard electrolyte can be significantly improved by replacing alkyl group with more stable 4-Fluorophenyl group. In addition, the ionic conductivity of the Grignard electrolyte solution is enhanced by 1.5 times by such a replacement. The test results indicate that 4-Fluorophenyl-MgBr/THF solution could be promising for use in rechargeable magnesium battery systems.     

Highly functionalized organomagnesium reagents prepared through halogen-metal exchange

Organomagnesium reagents occupy a central position in synthetic organic and organometallic chemistry. Recently, the halogen-magnesium exchange has considerably extended the range of functionalized Grignard reagents available for synthetic purposes. Functional groups such as esters, nitriles, iodides, imines, or even nitro groups can be present in a wide range of aromatic and heterocyclic organomagnesium reagents. Also various highly functionalized alkenyl magnesium species can be prepared. These recent developments as well as new applications of organomagnesium reagents in cross-coupling reactions and amination reactions will be covered in this Review.     

Novel Synthesis of α‐Diketones from Bisbenzimidazolium Salt and Grignard Reagents

The reaction of bisbenzimidazolium salt with Grignard reagents and a new synthetic method of a‐diketones from bis‐benzimidazolium salt and Grignard reagents are reported. The structures of all a‐diketones are characterized by elemental analyses, infrared spectroscopy and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The influences of the various Grignard reagents on the yield of a‐diketones and the mechanism are discussed, and a new convenient synthetic method for a‐diketones is provided.     

Direct Addition of Grignard Reagents to Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids Enabled by Bulky turbo-Organomagnesium Anilides

The synthesis of ketones through addition of organometallic reagents to aliphatic carboxylic acids is a straightforward strategy that is limited to organolithium reagents. More desirable Grignard reagents can be activated and controlled with a bulky aniline-derived turbo-Hauser base. This operationally simple procedure allows the straightforward preparation of a variety of aliphatic and perfluoroalkyl ketones alike from functionalized alkyl, aryl and heteroaryl Grignard reagents.     

Single‐Electron‐Transfer‐Induced Coupling of Arylzinc Reagents with Aryl and Alkenyl Halides

Arylzinc reagents, prepared from aryl halides/zinc powder or aryl Grignard reagents/zinc chloride, were found to undergo coupling with aryl and alkenyl halides without the aid of transition‐metal catalysis to give biaryls and styrene derivatives, respectively. In this context, we have already reported the corresponding reaction using aryl Grignard reagents instead of arylzinc reagents. Compared with the Grignard cross‐coupling, the present reaction features high functional‐group tolerance, whereby electrophilic groups such as alkoxycarbonyl and cyano groups are compatible as substituents on both the arylzinc reagents and the aryl halides. Aryl halides receive a single electron and thereby become activated as the corresponding anion radicals, which react with arylzinc reagents, thus leading to the cross‐coupling products.     

Action des organo-magnesiens sur la thiobenzophenone

Grignard reagents react with thiobenzophenone to give mainly the compound resulting from addition of the' organic radical to the sulfur atom. Addition to carbon, double addition both to sulfur and to carbon, and formation of tetraphenylthiiranne are also observed. The stable alkylthiodiphenylmethyl radical has been detected in the reaction medium. A mechanism is proposed to account for the various reactions.     

Silylation and alkylation of allenes using chlorosilanes and alkyl halides in the presence of palladium catalyst and Grignard reagents

Allenes react with Grignard reagents and chlorosilanes in the presence of a palladium catalyst giving rise to carbosilylated products bearing carbon groups from Grignard reagents at the central carbon and silyl groups at the terminal carbon. When alkyl halides were used instead of chlorosilanes, the corresponding alkylated products were obtained.