Synthesis of a (β-acetamido-α-acetoxyethyl)boronic ester via azido boronic esters

(Azidomethyl)boronic esters of 1,2-dicyclohexyl-1,2-ethanediol (“DICHED”) and pinanediol have been prepared from the corresponding (bromomethyl)boronic esters. Conversion to (2-azido-1-chloro- or bromoethyl)boronic esters by reaction with a (dihalomethyl)lithium followed. Attempted displacement of halide from DICHED (2-azido-1-haloethyl)boronates with alkoxides failed. Reaction of either pinanediol or DICHED (2-azido-1-chloromethyl)boronate with sodium acetate in acetic acid yielded the 1-acetoxy derivative as a ∼1:1 mixture of diastereomers, indicating probable involvement of an α-boryl carbocation intermediate. Hydrogenation of the pinanediol azido boronic ester over platinum in a solution of hydrogen chloride in dioxane was accompanied by deacetylation to form the impure (2-amino-1-hydroxyethyl)boronic ester hydrochloride. Attempted purification of this material resulted in deboronation to ethanolamine. Acetylation yielded pinanediol (2-acetamido-1-acetoxyethyl)boronate.     

雪松烷二醇硼酸酯的合成及其不对称同系化反应

报道了手性试剂雪松烷二醇硼酸酯(3)的合成及其和二氯甲基锂进行不对称同系化反应,生成α-氯代硼酸酯4R和4S,其R/S的比率在25:1以上,并且有手性助剂容易回收的特点。通过对同系化产物4cR的单晶X衍射分析,发现其分子中的1,3-二氧杂-2-硼杂环戊烷为非平面结构,文中就这一结构特点进行了初步讨论,解释了雪松烷二醇硼酸酯容易水解的原因。     

有机硼酸类催化剂在有机合成中的应用

综述了有机硼酸类作为催化剂应用于有机合成反应中的最新研究进展, 重点介绍了所发现的各种有机硼酸催化剂在缩合反应、羧酸还原反应、Diels-Alder反应中的催化活性以及反应机理. 硼酸催化剂因具有催化效率高、反应条件温和、可重复使用等优点, 必将在有机合成催化领域中得到更广泛的应用.     

Rhodium-Catalyzed Addition of Aryl Boronic Acids to 2,2-Disubstituted Malononitriles

β-Ketonitriles bearing a quaternary carbon at the 2-position were prepared through Rh-catalyzed addition of aryl boronic acids to 2,2-disubstituted malononitriles. In contrast to the previously described transnitrilative cyanation of aryl boronic acids with dialkylmalononitriles, the present reaction avoids retro-Thorpe collapse of the intermediate addition product through the use of a milder base. The reaction was amenable to a variety of aryl boronic acids and disubstituted malononitriles, providing a diverse array of β-ketonitriles. The products could be further derivatized to valuable chiral α,α-disubstituted-β-aminonitriles through addition reactions to the corresponding N-tert-butanesulfinyl imines.     

Oxidative cross-coupling of allyl(trimethyl)silanes with aryl boronic acids by palladium catalysis

The first oxidative cross-coupling of allylsilanes with aryl boronic acids has been developed by palladium catalysis. The reaction between β-substituted allyl(trimethyl)silanes and a wide range of aryl boronic acids afforded allylarenes in moderate to good yields and excellent selectivity. On the basis of experimental results and literature reports, it was suggested that the reaction might start from transmetalation of aryl boronic acid with AgOAc followed by transmetalation with Pd(II) to give an arylpalladium acetate complex as a key intermediate. This intermediate underwent either electrophilic addition/desilylation or transmetalation with allylsilane and subsequent reductive elimination to give the final product.     

Decarboxylative Conjunctive Cross‐coupling of Vinyl Boronic Esters using Metallaphotoredox Catalysis

The synthesis of complex alkyl boronic esters through conjunctive cross‐coupling of vinyl boronic esters with carboxylic acids and aryl iodides is described. The reaction proceeds under mild metallaphotoredox conditions and involves an unprecedented decarboxylative radical addition/cross‐coupling cascade of vinyl boronic esters. Excellent functional‐group tolerance is displayed, and application of a range of carboxylic acids, including secondary α‐amino acids, and aryl iodides provides efficient access to highly functionalized alkyl boronic esters. The decarboxylative conjunctive cross‐coupling was also applied to the synthesis of sedum alkaloids.     

An electrophilic cleavage procedure for the asymmetric dihydroxylation: direct enantioselective synthesis of cyclic boronic esters from olefins

A variation within the osmium-catalysed asymmetric dihydroxylation (AD) of olefins is described that yields cyclic boronic esters from olefins in a straight-forward manner. This process represents the first real product alteration in asymmetric dihydroxylation, since all previous protocols lead to free diols exclusively. A protocol based on the Sharpless AD conditions (for enantioselective oxidation of prochiral olefins) was developed that gives cyclic boronic esters with excellent enantiomeric excesses (ee's). Some of the ee's are higher than those reported for conventional AD. The unprecedented role of phenyl boronic acid on the course of the AD reaction was investigated in detail. PhB(OH)2 does not interfere with the chiral ligand, leaving the enantioselective step of olefin oxidation intact. The main role of the boronic acids-apart from protecting the diol products against potential overoxidation-relies on removing the diol entity in an electrophilic cleavage, which is in contrast to the conventional hydrolytic cleavage of the AD protocols. Thus, a mechanistically new cleavage for enantioselective dihydroxylation reactions is introduced within the present work.     

CuI-catalyzed direct synthesis of diaryl thioethers from aryl boronic acids and arylsulfonyl chlorides

A CuI-catalyzed direct coupling of aryl boronic acids with arylsulfonyl chlorides for the preparation of diaryl thioethers was developed. The reaction is initiated by a PPh₃ reduction of the arylsulfonyl chloride, followed by a CuI-catalyzed C–S coupling with an aryl boronic acid. Various arylsulfonyl chlorides can directly serve as a sulfur source in this mild and efficient reaction giving the desired products in moderate to good yields. Moreover, this practical method has also been applied to the thioetherification of aryl iodides and acetylacetones.     

The Discovery of a Palladium(II)‐Initiated Borono‐Catellani Reaction

Reported is a novel palladium(II)‐initiated Catellani‐type reaction that utilizes widely accessible aryl boronic acids as the substrates instead of aryl halides, thereby greatly expanding the existing scope of this powerful transformation. This borono‐Catellani reaction was promoted by cooperative catalysis between Pd(OAc)₂ and the inexpensive 5‐norbornene‐2‐carbonitrile. Practicality is the striking feature of the reaction: it is run open to air at ambient temperature and no phosphine ligand is needed. This mild, chemoselective, and scalable protocol is compatible with a large range of readily available functionalized aryl boronic acids and bromides, as well as terminating olefins (50 examples, 39–97 % yields). Moreover, the orthogonal reactivity between the borono‐Catellani and classical Catellani reaction was demonstrated. This work is expected to open new avenues for developing novel Catellani‐type reactions.     

基于有机硼化合物的氟离子化学传感器的研究进展

有机硼化合物中硼原子空的pπ轨道使其作为路易斯酸能够选择性的结合氟离子,其与氟离子的结合破坏了硼中心与芳香取代基的pπ-π共轭,引起有机硼化合物光物理性质的变化。因此,有机硼化合物能够用作高选择性的氟离子化学传感器材料。本文从具有三芳基硼结构及硼酸或硼酸酯结构的这两类有机硼化合物出发,综述了它们在氟离子化学传感器领域的研究进展。     

Preparative manipulation of gold nanoparticles by reversible binding to a polymeric solid support

A preparative scheme is presented for controlled modification of gold nanoparticles (NPs) by using reversible binding to a polymeric solid support through boronic acid chemistry. Octanethiol-capped Au NPs were bound to a boronic acid functionalized resin by custom-synthesized bifunctional linker molecules. The NPs were chemically released from the resin to the solution, with one (or a few) linker molecules embedded in their capping layer. This was confirmed by rebinding the linker-derivatized NPs to a boronic resin, exploiting the reversibility of the boronic acid/diol chemistry. The same scheme was employed to demonstrate a new method for affinity separation of NPs by means of a solid-phase reaction. The use of boronic acid provides versatility and chemical reversibility, while the polymeric solid support affords the separation and preparative aspects. The method presented here may be useful in various facets of NP handling, manipulation, and separation.     

Palladium catalyzed ligand-free Suzuki cross-coupling reactions of benzylic halides with aryl boronic acids under mild conditions

A highly efficient Suzuki cross-coupling reaction between benzylic halides and aryl boronic acids using palladium chloride as catalyst in acetone:water (3:1) as the solvent system has been developed. High yields of products, mild reaction conditions and short reaction times in the absence of ligand are important features of this method.     

One-Pot Synthesis of 2,3-Diarylbenzofurans via Sequential Iodocyclization and Pd-Catalyzed Suzuki Coupling Reactions of 2-Alkynylanisoles with Boronic Acids in Water

An efficient approach for the one-pot synthesis of 2,3-diarylbenzofurans via sequential iodocyclization and Pd-catalyzed Suzuki coupling reaction of 2-alkynylanisoles with boronic acids in water is reported. The protocol utilizes water as the solvent and there is no need to isolate the intermediate 3-iodine-2-arylbenzofurans, which exemplifies the ideal of green chemistry. Various 2-alkynylanisoles and boronic acids can participate in the reactions, providing a series of 2,3-diarylbenzofurans for drug discovery in moderate to good yields.     

Fluoroform-derived CuCF3 for low-cost, simple, efficient, and safe trifluoromethylation of aryl boronic acids in air

Easy does it: Aryl boronic acids undergo smooth and selective trifluoromethylation with low-cost fluoroform-derived CuCF(3) in DMF in non-dried air. The reaction occurs under mild conditions (1?atm, room temperature), exhibits unprecedented functional-group tolerance, and affords trifluoromethylated aromatic compounds in up to 99?% yield.     

Synthesis of β-heteroaryl carbonyl compounds via direct cross-coupling of allyl alcohols with heteroaryl boronic acids under cooperative bimetallic catalysis

The eco-friendly cooperative Cu/Pd-catalyzed oxidative Heck reaction of allyl alcohols with heteroaryl boronic acids under air was described. The ready availability of starting materials and the mild reaction conditions made this protocol a safe and operationally convenient strategy for the efficient synthesis of β-heteroaryl carbonyl compounds.     

Rhodium‐Catalyzed Arylation of Cyclopropenes Based on Asymmetric Direct Functionalization of Three‐Membered Carbocycles

A variety of highly diastereo‐ and enantiomerically enriched arylcyclopropanes is obtained through the asymmetric rhodium‐catalyzed arylation reaction of achiral nonfunctionalized cyclopropene derivatives with commercially available aryl boronic acids in the presence of (R,S)‐Josiphos.     

Divergent,Stereospecific Mono‐ and Difluoromethylation of Boronic Esters

There is considerable interest in incorporating fluorine into agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals to improve their biological properties. Whilst a number of methods have been reported for installing CH₂F and CHF₂ groups, they are mainly limited to radical reactions, which are invariably racemic. Herein, we report the divergent, stereospecific reaction of fluoroiodomethyllithium with boronic esters to give α‐fluoro‐boronic esters. These unique intermediates can be readily transformed into the corresponding mono‐ or difluoromethylated compounds through proto‐ or fluorodeboronation, respectively. The use of the highly unstable fluoroiodomethyllithium was key to allowing rapid 1,2‐migration over competing decomposition of the carbanion. DFT calculations informed and supported the experimental findings.     

Copper-mediated O-arylation of lactols with aryl boronic acids

A novel and efficient method to access phenolic glycosides has been established by using copper-mediated coupling reaction of aryl boronic acids with hemiacetals. The reaction enjoyed a wide range of substrate scope, and many phenolic glycosides can be synthesized in good yields.     

基于有机硼酸的葡萄糖荧光传感器的研究进展

有机硼酸类荧光传感器可与二羟基化合物进行高亲和性且可逆地结合, 故可用于糖类传感和识别. 综述了近10年来选择性识别葡萄糖的有机硼酸类荧光传感器的研究进展.     

Cu(acac)2-Catalyzed N-Arylations of Phenylurea with Aryl Boronic Acid

Cu(acac)₂ activates aryl boronic acids for the reaction with NH₂-phenylurea without additional ligand and heating. The procedure is simple, general, ligand-free, milder than the palladium-catalyzed arylation, and avoids the use of toxic phosphine ligands.