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A general strategy to enable the formal anti-hydrozirconation of arylacetylenes is reported that merges cis-hydrometallation using the Schwartz Reagent (Cp2ZrHCl) with a subsequent light-mediated geometric isomerization at λ = 400 nm. Mechanistic delineation of the contra-thermodynamic isomerization step indicates that a minor reaction product functions as an efficient in situ generated photocatalyst. Coupling of the E-vinyl zirconium species with an alkyne unit generates a conjugated diene: this has been leveraged as a selective energy transfer catalyst to enable E → Z isomerization of an organometallic species. Through an Umpolung metal–halogen exchange process (Cl, Br, I), synthetically useful vinyl halides can be generated (up to Z : E = 90 : 10). This enabling platform provides a strategy to access nucleophilic and electrophilic alkene fragments in both geometric forms from simple arylacetylenes.A general strategy to enable the formal anti-hydrozirconation of arylacetylenes is reported that merges cis-hydrometallation using the Schwartz Reagent (Cp2ZrHCl) with a subsequent light-mediated geometric isomerization at λ = 400 nm.The venerable Schwartz reagent (Cp2ZrHCl) is totemic in the field of hydrometallation,1 where reactivity is dominated by syn-selective M–H addition across the π-bond.2,3 This mechanistic foundation can be leveraged to generate well-defined organometallic coupling partners that are amenable to stereospecific functionalization. Utilizing terminal alkynes as readily available precursors,4 hydrozirconation constitutes a powerful strategy to generate E-configured vinyl nucleophiles that, through metal–halogen exchange, can be converted to vinyl electrophiles in a formal Umpolung process.5 Whilst this provides a versatile platform to access the electronic antipodes of the E-isomer, the mechanistic course of addition renders access to the corresponding Z-isomer conspicuously challenging. To reconcile the synthetic importance of this transformation with the intrinsic challenges associated with anti-hydrometallation and metallometallation,6 it was envisaged that a platform to facilitate geometric isomerization7 would be of value. Moreover, coupling this to a metal–halogen exchange would provide a simple Umpolung matrix to access both stereo-isomers from a common alkyne precursor (Fig. 1).Open in a separate windowFig. 1The stereochemical course of alkyne hydrometallation using the Schwartz reagent and an Umpolung platform to generate both stereo-isomers from a common alkyne precursor.Confidence in this conceptual blueprint stemmed from a report by Erker and co-workers, in which irradiating the vinyl zirconium species derived from phenyl acetylene (0.5 M in benzene) with a mercury lamp (Philips HPK 125 and Pyrex filter) induced geometric isomerization.8 Whilst Hg lamps present challenges in terms of safety, temperature regulation, cost and wavelength specificity, advances in LED technology mitigate all of these points. Therefore, a process of reaction development was initiated to generalize the anti-hydrozirconation of arylacetylenes. Crucial to the success of this venture was identifying the light-based activation mode that facilitates alkene isomerization. Specifically, it was necessary to determine whether this process was enabled by direct irradiation of the vinyl zirconium species, or if the E → Z directionality results from a subsequent selective energy transfer process involving a facilitator. Several accounts of the incipient vinyl zirconium species reacting with a second alkyne unit to generate a conjugated diene have been disclosed.9,10 It was therefore posited that the minor by-product diene may be a crucial determinant in driving this isomerization (Fig. 2).Open in a separate windowFig. 2A working hypothesis for the light-mediated anti-hydrozirconation via selective energy transfer catalysis.To advance this working hypothesis and generalize the formal anti-hydrozirconation process, the reaction of Cp2ZrHCl with 1-bromo-4-ethynylbenzene (A-1) in CH2Cl2 was investigated (‡ for full details). This generates a versatile electrophile for downstream synthetic applications. Gratifyingly, after only 15 minutes, a Z : E-composition of 50 : 50 was reached (entry 1) and, following treatment with NBS, the desired vinyl bromide (Z)-1 was obtained in 76% yield (isomeric mixture) over the two steps. Further increasing the irradiation by 15 minute increments (entries 2–4) revealed that the optimum reaction time for the isomerization is 45 minutes (74%, Z : E = 73 : 27, entry 3). Extending the reaction time to 60 minutes (entry 4, 54%) did not lead to an improvement in selectivity and this was further confirmed by irradiating the reaction mixture for 90 minutes (entry 5). In both cases, a notable drop in yield was observed and therefore the remainder of the study was performed using the conditions described in entry 3. Next, the influence of the irradiation wavelength on the isomerization process was examined (entries 6–11). From a starting wavelength of λ = 369 nm, which gave a Z : E-ratio of 27 : 73 (entry 6), a steady improvement was observed by increasing the wavelength to λ = 374 nm (Z : E = 44 : 56, entry 7) and λ = 383 nm (Z : E = 53 : 47, entry 8). The selectivity reached a plateau at λ = 400 nm, with higher wavelengths proving to be detrimental (Z : E = 60 : 40 at λ = 414 nm, entry 9; Z : E = 26 : 74 at λ = 435 nm, entry 10). It is interesting to note that at λ = 520 nm, Z-1 was not detected by 1H NMR (entry 11).Reaction optimizationa
Open in a separate windowa(i) Cp2ZrHCl (62 mg, 0.24 mmol, 1.2 eq.), CH2Cl2 (1.5 mL), alkyne A-1 (36 mg, 0.2 mmol, 1.0 eq.) in CH2Cl2 (0.5 mL); (ii) irradiation; (iii) NBS (39 mg, 0.22 mmol, 1.1 eq.).baverage yield and Z : E ratio of two reactions determined by 1H-NMR with DMF as internal standard; isolated yield of the Z : E-mixture and Z : E-ratio in parentheses.Having identified standard conditions to enable a hydrozircononation/isomerization/bromination sequence, the scope and limitations of the method was explored using a range of electronically and structurally diverse phenylacetylenes (Fig. 3). This constitutes a net anti-Markovnikov hydrobromination of alkynes.11Open in a separate windowFig. 3Aromatic scope for the formal anti-hydrozirconation of terminal alkynes; reaction conditions: (i) Cp2ZrHCl (62 mg, 0.24 mmol, 1.2 eq.), CH2Cl2 (1.5 mL), alkyne A-1-17 (0.2 mmol, 1.0 eq.) in CH2Cl2 (0.5 mL), 15 min; (ii) irradiation (λ = 400 nm), 45 min; (iii) NBS (39 mg, 0.22 mmol, 1.1 eq.), 15 min; aisolated yield of Z : E-mixture as average of two reactions; b(i) Cp2ZrHCl (62 mg, 0.24 mmol, 1.2 eq.), CH2Cl2 (1.5 mL), alkyne A-15 (26 mg, 0.2 mmol, 1.0 eq.) in CH2Cl2 (0.5 mL); (ii) irradiation (λ = 400 nm), 45 min; (iii) PdPPh3 (7 mg, 0.006 mmol, 0.03 eq.) in THF (0.4 mL), BnBr (24 μL, 0.2 mmol, 1.0 eq.), rt, 18 h.12The introduction of halogen substituents in the 4-position proved to be compatible with the reaction conditions, enabling the formation of (Z)-1-4 in up to 81% yield (up to Z : E = 74 : 26). Interestingly, the introduction of the o-F (Z)-5 substituent led to a drop in the yield and selectivity: this is in stark contrast to cinnamoyl derivatives that have previously been examined in this laboratory.12 The m-Br proved to be less challenging enabling (Z)-6 to be generated smoothly (74%, Z : E = 67 : 33). The parent phenylacetylene (A-7) could be converted with a similar Z : E-ratio to (Z)-7 albeit less efficiently (36%, Z : E = 72 : 28). Electron donating groups in the para position such as (Z)-8-10 led to a general improvement in selectivity (up to 80%, Z : E = 81 : 19). Whereas methylation at the ortho-position compromised efficiency [(Z)-11, 37%, Z : E = 68 : 32], translocation to the meta-position led to a recovery in terms of yield and Z : E-ratio [(Z)-12, 71%, Z : E = 75 : 25]. Extending the π-system from phenyl to naphthyl enabled the generation of (Z)-13 90% and with a Z : E-ratio of 77 : 23. To enable a direct comparison of strongly and weakly donating groups on the reaction outcome the p-CF3 and p-OMe derivatives were examined. In the trifluoromethyl derivative (Z)-14 a decrease in yield (31%) and selectivity (Z : E = 48 : 52) was noted. In contrast, the para methoxy group in (Z)-15 led to an enhanced Z : E ratio of 86 : 14 (68% yield). This behavior was also observed with the trimethoxy derivative (Z)-16 (Z : E-ratio of 81 : 19). The piperonyl derivative performing similarly to the para methoxy derivative thereby enabling the formation of (Z)-17 with a Z : E-ratio of 85 : 15 (67% yield). Finally, to demonstrate the utility of the method, a direct transmetallation protocol was performed to intercept the Z-vinyl zirconium species with benzyl bromide.13 This enabled the synthesis of (Z)-18 in 67% yield.To demonstrate the compatibility of this platform with other common electrophiles, the deuterated, chlorinated and iodinated systems (Z)-19, -20 and -21 were prepared (Fig. 4). Yields and selectivities that are fully comparable with Fig. 3 were observed (up to 80% yield and Z : E = 80 : 20). Finally, to augment the photostationary composition further, a process of structural editing was conducted. It was envisaged that integrating a stabilizing non-covalent interaction in the Z-vinyl zirconium species may bias isomerization selectivity. Recent studies from this laboratory have established that a stabilizing interaction between the boron p-orbital and an adjacent non-bonding electron pair can be leveraged to induce a highly selective geometric isomerization of β-borylacrylates (Fig. 5, top).14Open in a separate windowFig. 4Scope of electrophiles for the formal anti-hydrozirconation; reaction conditions: (i) Cp2ZrHCl (62 mg, 0.24 mmol, 1.2 eq.), CH2Cl2 (1.5 mL), A-9 (36 mg, 0.2 mmol, 1.0 eq.) in CH2Cl2 (0.5 mL); (ii) irradiation (λ = 400 nm), 45 min; (iii) E+ (DCl, NCS or NIS) (0.22 mmol, 1.1 eq.), 15 min; isolated yields of the Z : E-mixture are reported.Open in a separate windowFig. 5Enhancing the selectivity of anti-hydrozirconation by leveraging a postulated nS → Zr interaction. Reaction conditions: (i) Cp2ZrHCl (62 mg, 0.24 mmol, 1.2 eq.), CH2Cl2 (1.5 mL), alkyne A-22-24 (0.2 mmol, 1.0 eq.) in CH2Cl2 (0.5 mL), rt, 15 min; (ii) irradiation (λ = 400 nm), 45 min; (iii) NBS (39 mg, 0.22 mmol, 1.1 eq.), rt, 15 min.Gratifyingly, the 5-bromo thiophenyl derivative (Z)-22 was generated with a Z : E ratio of 87 : 13 in 73% yield, and the unsubstituted derivative (Z)-23 was obtained in 41% yield higher selectivity (Z : E = 90 : 10). As a control experiment, the regioisomeric product (Z)-24 was prepared in which the sulfur atom is distal from the zirconium center. This minor alteration resulted in a conspicuous drop of selectivity (Z : E = 78 : 22), which is in line with the phenyl derivatives. Given the prominence of Frustrated-Lewis-Pairs (FLPs) in small molecule activation,15 materials such as (Z)-22 and (Z)-23 may provide a convenient starting point for the development of future candidates.To provide structural support for the formation of a Z-vinyl zirconium species upon irradiation at λ = 400 nm, the standard experiment was repeated in deuterated dichloromethane and investigated by 1H NMR spectroscopy. The spectra shown in Fig. 6 confirm the formation of transient E- and Z-vinyl zirconium species (E)-Zr1 and (Z)-Zr1 and are in good agreement with literature values.8 Diagnostic resonances of (E)-Zr1 include H1 at 7.76 ppm, whereas the analogous signal in (Z)-Zr1 is high field shifted to 6.33 ppm (Δδ(H1Z−E) = −1.43 ppm). In contrast, the H2 signal for (Z)-Zr1 appears at 7.56 ppm, which is at lower field compared to the H2 signal for (E)-Zr1 at 6.64 ppm (Δδ(H2Z−E) = 0.92 ppm). In the 13C-NMR spectra (see the ESI‡) the carbon signal of C1 and C2 are both low field shifted for (Z)-Zr1 compared to (E)-Zr1 (Δδ(C1Z−E) = 10.5 ppm and Δδ(C1Z-E) = 5.6 ppm).Open in a separate windowFig. 61H-NMR of the transient vinylzirconium species (E)-Zr1 (top) and (Z)-Zr1 (bottom).A computational analysis of the vinyl zirconium isomers (E)-Zr1 and (Z)-Zr1 revealed two low energy conformers for each geometry (Fig. 7. For full details see the ESI‡). These optimized structures served as a basis for more detailed excited state calculations using a time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) approach. These data indicate that isomerization of the styrenyl zirconium species by direct irradiation is highly improbable using λ = 400 nm LEDs. However, upon measuring the absorption spectrum of the reaction mixture (Fig. 8, bottom), the shoulder of a band reaching to the visible part of the spectrum is evident (for more details see the ESI‡). Furthermore, the fluorescence spectrum (Fig. 8, top) clearly shows light emission from the reaction mixture. Collectively, these data reinforce the working hypothesis that a minor reaction product functions as a productive sensitizer, thereby enabling the isomerization to occur via selective energy transfer.Open in a separate windowFig. 7A comparative analysis of (E)-Zr1 and (Z)-Zr1.Open in a separate windowFig. 8(Top) Fluorescence spectra of the reaction mixture before and after irradiation, and the diene 25 (c = 0.1 mm, irradiation at λ = 350 nm). (Bottom) Absorption spectra of the reaction mixture before and after irradiation (c = 0.1 mm), the alkyne A-1 and the diene 25 (c = 0.05 mm).As previously highlighted, phenylacetylenes are known to dimerize in the presence of Cp2Zr* based complexes.9,16 Therefore, to provide support for the involvement of such species, diene 25 was independently prepared and its absorption and emission spectra were compared with those of the reaction mixture (Fig. 8). The emission spectra of the reaction mixture and of diene 25 are closely similar. It is also pertinent to note that diene 25 was also detected in the crude reaction mixture by HRMS (see the ESI‡).Whilst the spectral measurements in Fig. 8 are in line with diene 25 functioning as an in situ photocatalyst, more direct support was desirable. Frustratingly, efforts to subject (E)-Zr-1 and (Z)-Zr-1 to standard Stern–Volmer quenching studies were complicated by difficulties in removing diene 25 from the samples. It was therefore envisaged that doping reactions with increasing quantities of diene 25 might be insightful. To that end, the hydrozirconation/isomerization sequence was performed with 0.5, 1.0 and 2.5 mol% of diene 25 and the reactions were shielded from light after 5 minutes. Analysis of the mixture by 1H NMR spectroscopy revealed a positive impact of 25 on the Z : E selectivity, (Z : E = 23 : 77, 24 : 76 and 30 : 70, respectively. Fig. 9, top). To further demonstrate the ability of diene 25 to act as an energy transfer catalyst for geometric isomerization, two model alkenes containing the styrenyl chromophore were exposed to the standard reaction conditions and the photostationary composition was measured after 45 min. Exposing trans-stilbene (E)-26 to the isomerization conditions furnished a Z : E photostationary composition of 44 : 56. Similarly, trans-β-methyl styrene (E)-27 could be isomerized to the cis-β-methyl styrene (Z)-27 with a Z : E ratio of 47 : 53. No isomerization was observed at λ = 400 nm in the absence of the catalyst. Whilst direct comparison with the isomerization of vinyl zirconium species must be made with caution, these experiments demonstrate that dienes such as 25 have the capacity to act as photosensitizers with styrenyl chromophores.Open in a separate windowFig. 9(Top) Exploring the impact of adding diene 25 as an external photocatalyst. (Bottom) Validating photosensitization of the styrenyl chromophore using diene 25.Collectively, these data support the hypothesis that isomerization does not result from direct irradiation alone,17 but that conjugated dienes, which are produced in small amounts, function as in situ energy transfer catalysts (Fig. 10). This antenna undergoes rapid inter-system crossing (ISC)18 to generate the triplet state and, upon energy transfer to the alkene fragment, returns to the ground state.19 This mechanistic study has guided the development of an operationally simple anti-hydrozirconation of alkynes that relies on inexpensive LED irradiation. Merging this protocol with a sequential metal–halogen exchange enables the formal anti-Markovnikov hydrobromination of alkynes11 and provides a sterodivergent platform to access defined alkene vectors from simple alkynes. This complements existing strategies to isomerize vinyl bromides,20 and circumvents the risks of vinyl cation formation and subsequent degradation.21 Finally, the selectivity of this geometric isomerization can be further augmented through the judicious introduction of stabilizing non-covalent interactions (up to Z : E = 90 : 10). It is envisaged that this selective, controlled geometric isomerization of an organometallic species will find application in contemporary synthesis. Furthermore, it contributes to a growing body of literature that describes the in situ formation of photoactive species upon irradiation.22Open in a separate windowFig. 10Postulated energy transfer catalysis cycle predicated on in situ formation of a conjugated diene photocatalyst. 相似文献
Entry | λ [nm] | Time [min] | Yieldb | Z : E ratiob |
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1 | 400 | 15 | 76% | 50 : 50 |
2 | 400 | 30 | 72% | 68 : 32 |
3 | 400 | 45 | 74% (74%) | 74 : 26 (73 : 27) |
4 | 400 | 60 | 54% | 73 : 27 |
5 | 400 | 90 | 49% | 73 : 27 |
6 | 369 | 45 | 66% | 27 : 73 |
7 | 374 | 45 | 61% | 44 : 56 |
8 | 383 | 45 | 64% | 53 : 47 |
9 | 414 | 45 | 67% | 60 : 40 |
10 | 435 | 45 | 72% | 26 : 74 |
11 | 520 | 45 | 67% | <5 : 95 |
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Stefan Andrew Harry Michael Richard Xiang Eric Holt Andrea Zhu Fereshte Ghorbani Dhaval Patel Thomas Lectka 《Chemical science》2022,13(23):7007
We report a photochemically induced, hydroxy-directed fluorination that addresses the prevailing challenge of high diastereoselectivity in this burgeoning field. Numerous simple and complex motifs showcase a spectrum of regio- and stereochemical outcomes based on the configuration of the hydroxy group. Notable examples include a long-sought switch in the selectivity of the refractory sclareolide core, an override of benzylic fluorination, and a rare case of 3,3′-difluorination. Furthermore, calculations illuminate a low barrier transition state for fluorination, supporting our notion that alcohols are engaged in coordinated reagent direction. A hydrogen bonding interaction between the innate hydroxy directing group and fluorine is also highlighted for several substrates with 19F–1H HOESY experiments, calculations, and more. We report a photochemical, hydroxy-directed fluorination that addresses the prevailing challenge of high diastereoselectivity. Numerous motifs showcase a range of regio- and stereochemical outcomes based on the configuration of the hydroxy group.The hydroxy (OH) group is treasured and versatile in chemistry and biology.1 Its ubiquity in nature and broad spectrum of chemical properties make it an attractive source as a potential directing group.2 The exploitation of the mild Lewis basicity exhibited by alcohols has afforded several elegant pathways for selective functionalization (e.g., Sharpless epoxidation,3 homogeneous hydrogenation,4 cross-coupling reactions,5 among others6). Recently, we reported a photochemically promoted carbonyl-directed aliphatic fluorination, and most notably, established the key role that C–H⋯O hydrogen bonds play in the success of the reaction.7 Our detailed mechanistic investigations prompt us to postulate that other Lewis basic functional groups (such as –OH) can direct fluorination in highly complementary ways.8 In this communication, we report a hydroxy-directed aliphatic fluorination method that exhibits unique directing properties and greatly expands the domain of radical fluorination into the less established realm governing high diastereoselectivity.9Our first inclination that functional groups other than carbonyls may influence fluorination regiochemical outcomes was obtained while screening substrates for our published ketone-directed radical-based method (Scheme 1).8a In this example, we surmised that oxidation of the tertiary hydroxy group on substrate 1 cannot occur and would demonstrate functional group tolerance (directing to C11, compound 2). Surprisingly, the two major regioisomers (products 3 and 4) are derivatized by Selectfluor (SF) on C12 and C16 – indicative of the freely rotating hydroxyl directing fluorination. Without an obvious explanation of how these groups could be involved in dictating regiochemistry, we continued the mechanistic study of carbonyl-directed fluorination (Scheme 2A). We established that the regioselective coordinated hydrogen atom abstraction occurs by hydrogen bonding between a strategically placed carbonyl and Selectfluor radical dication (SRD).7 However, we noted that the subsequent radical fluorination is not diastereoselective due to the locally planar nature of carbonyl groups. Thus, we posed the question: are there other directing groups that can provide both regio- and diastereoselectivity? Such a group would optimally be attached to a sp3 hybridized carbon; thus the “three dimensional” hydroxy carbon logically comes to mind as an attractive choice, and Scheme 1 illustrates the first positive hint.Open in a separate windowScheme 1Observed products for the fluorination of compound 1.Open in a separate windowScheme 2(A) Proposed mechanism, (B) β-caryophyllene alcohol hypochlorite derivative synthetic probe, (C) isodesmic relation of transition states showing the general importance of the hydroxy group to reactivity (ωB97xd/6-31+G*), and (D) 1H NMR experiment with Selectfluor and various additives at different concentrations.We began our detailed study with a simple substrate that contains a tertiary hydroxyl group. Alcohol 5 was synthesized stereoselectively by the reaction of 3-methylcyclohexanone, FeCl3, and 4-chlorophenylmagnesium bromide;10 the 4-chlorophenyl substituent allows for an uncomplicated product identification and isolation (aromatic chromophore). We sought to determine optimal reaction conditions by examination of numerous photosensitizers, bases, solvents, and light sources (7 Although we utilize cool blue LEDs (sharp cutoff ca. 400 nm), CFLs (small amount of UVB (280–315 nm) and UVA (315–400 nm)) are useable as well.11 A mild base additive was also found to neutralize adventitious HF and improve yields in the substrates indicated ( Entry Sensitizer 19F yield 1 None 0% 2 Benzil 83% 3 Benzil, no base 63% 4 Benzil, K2CO3 68% 5 Benzil, CFL light source 75% 6 5-Dibenzosuberenone 15% 7 4,4′-Difluorobenzil 63% 8 9,10-Phenantherenequinone 71% 9 Perylene 8% 10 Methyl benzoylformate 42%