Various P-chiral phosphite-type ligands: their synthesis, stereochemistry and use in Pd-catalysed allylation

A new family of readily available modular phosphite, phosphoramidite and diamidophosphite ligands with P^∗-stereocentres have been prepared from inexpensive optically active precursors. Using these novel ligands, up to 91% ee was achieved in Pd-catalysed asymmetric allylic amination. The catalytic performance is affected greatly by the structure of the phosphocentre of the ligand.     

Naplephos: a modular library of chiral phosphines based on d-glucose for highly enantioselective asymmetric catalysis

Simple functionalisation of N-acetylglucosamine produces the modular ligand library naplephos, which combines the performance of ‘privileged’ ligands based on 1,2-trans-cyclohexanediamine with flexibility and accessibility. With the proper choice of substituents, the basic structure was suitably adapted to the Pd-catalysed asymmetric allylic alkylation of rac-(E)-1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl acetate with dimethyl malonate, producing the (S)-product in ee’s of up to 96% ee.     

Palladium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic nucleophilic substitution reactions using chiral tert-butanesulfinylphosphine ligands

The asymmetric allylic alkylation of racemic 1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl acetate 3 with dimethyl malonate proceeded smoothly in the presence of lithium acetate, BSA (N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)acetamide), [Pd(η³-C₃H₅)Cl]₂, and chiral tert-butanesulfinylphosphine ligand 2c to give the allylic alkylation product in good yield and high enantiomeric excess (up to 93% ee), while the enantioselectivities of allylic amination of 3 with various amines were moderate (up to 76% ee).     

Facile one-pot synthesis of BINOL- and H8-BINOL-based aryl phosphites and their use in palladium catalysed asymmetric allylation

Novel P-monodentate aryl phosphite ligands have been synthesised in one step from (R)-BINOL, (R)-H₈-BINOL and (R)-H₈-3,3′-dibromo-BINOL. With the new aryl phosphites, up to 86% ee was observed in the asymmetric Pd-catalysed amination of 1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl acetate with sodium diformylamide. In the enantioselective alkylation of 1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl acetate with dimethyl malonate, up to 97% enantioselectivity was achieved.     

Palladium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic substitution using novel phosphino-ester (PHEST) ligands with 1,1′-binaphthyl skeleton

The asymmetric allylic alkylation of rac-1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl acetate 1 with dimethyl malonate 2a proceeded smoothly in the presence of lithium acetate, BSA (N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)acetamide), [Pd(η³-C₃H₅)Cl]₂, and the chiral ligand (R)-i-Pr₂N-PHEST (R)-5a to give the allylic alkylation product (R)-3a in 89% yield with 99% ee. Furthermore, the asymmetric allylic amination of 1 with potassium phthalimide 2c has been carried out using the same ligand to give the allylic amination product (S)-3c in 10% yield with 66% ee.     

BINOL-derived diphosphoramidites bearing unsymmetrical 1,2-diamine link and their application in asymmetric catalysis

New P,P-bidentate diastereomeric diphosphoramidite chiral ligands with mixed stereogenic elements and a C₁ backbone symmetry have been prepared from (S_a)- and (R_a)-1,1′-binaphthyl-2,2′-diol (BINOL) and (S)-N-benzyl-1-(pyrrolidin-2-yl)methanamine and are fully characterized. The use of these ligands provides up to 84% ee in the Pd-catalyzed asymmetric allylic substitution of (E)-1,3-diphenylallyl acetate and up to 95% ee in the Rh-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of α-dehydrocarboxylic acid esters. The results indicate that the catalytic performance is highly affected by the axial chirality of the binaphthyl moieties of the ligand and the nature of the solvent.     

The use of a new carboranylamidophosphite ligand in the asymmetric Pd-catalysed allylic alkylation in organic solvents and supercritical carbon dioxide

A novel P-monodentate ligand based on carboranyl alcohol and (S)-2-(anilinomethyl)pyrrolidine provides high enantioselectivities (ee’s up to 95%) in the Pd-catalyzed allylic alkylation of (E)-1,3-diphenylallyl acetate. The first example of the Pd-catalysed allylic alkylation in supercritical carbon dioxide is also described.     

A new class of C2-symmetric diphosphine ligands derived from valine: remarkably diverse behavior in catalytic asymmetric transformations

A new C₂-symmetric diphosphine ligand 8a was readily prepared in one step by treatment of the synthetic precursor of VALAP, 7, with phthaloyl chloride. Remarkably high levels of asymmetric induction, over 99% ee, were achieved using 8a in palladium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic transformations of sterically less demanding cyclohexenyl substrates 9. The ligand system was easily extended to the development of analogous chiral auxiliaries 8b,c by the identical procedure but using isophthaloyl chloride and succinyl chloride. However, the ligands 8b,c exhibited much lower catalytic activity. In contrast to the asymmetric allylic substitutions, 8c demonstrated significant improvement of enantioselectivity, up to 64% ee, in rhodium-catalyzed asymmetric hydrosilylations of acetophenone 11a compared to 35% ee using 8a. In this way, the versatility of the present ligand system played an important role in variations of substrates and reaction types.     

Phosphoramidites based on phenyl-substituted 1,2-diols as ligands in palladium-catalyzed asymmetric allylations: the contribution of steric demand and chiral centers to the enantioselectivity

A small family of readily available phosphoramidite ligands, including compounds with P^∗-stereocenters, has been prepared from phenyl-substituted 1,2-diols as simple and cheap starting materials. Using these ligands, up to 84% ee was achieved in Pd-catalyzed asymmetric allylic substitution. The influence of structural modules such as asymmetric atoms and steric demand on the enantioselectivity is discussed.     

Palladium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic alkylation of acyclic ketones for synthesis of 2,2-disubsituted pyrrolidine derivatives

Palladium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic alkylation of acyclic ketones represents a significant challenge in organic synthesis. We report herein that the synthesis of chiral 2,2-disubsituted pyrrolidines from acyclic ketones has been accomplished by using catalytic asymmetric method in the presence of Pd(dba)₂ and (R)-binap ligand. Theses reactions occur between allyl methyl carbonate and unstabilized acyclic lithium enolates to provide the products in moderate to good enantioselectivity (up to 81% ee).     

trans-(2R,3R)-2,3-Diphenylcyclopropane-1,1-dimethanol: a pivotal diol for the synthesis of novel C2-symmetric ligands for asymmetric transition metal catalysis

Various chiral ligands bearing phosphorus or nitrogen donor atoms were obtained in a straightforward manner starting from trans-(2R,3R)-diphenylcyclopropane-1,1-dimethanol as a key structure. These chiral ligands were tested and compared in palladium(0)-catalyzed asymmetric allylic alkylation reactions (up to 71% ee) and rhodium(I)-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenations (up to 88% ee). Moreover, in the asymmetric allylic alkylation, we observed excellent activity with a diphosphinite ligand (TOF = 600 mol 17 × [mol Pd × h)^?1].     

Phosphites and diamidophosphites based on mono-ethers of BINOL: a comparison of enantioselectivity in asymmetric catalytic reactions

Novel P-monodentate phosphite-type ligands have been synthesized in one step from BINOL mono-tosylate and BINOL mono-(?)-menthylcarbonate. The use of these ligands provides up to 96% ee in Pd-catalyzed asymmetric allylic substitution of (E)-1,3-diphenylallyl acetate and up to 99% ee in Rh-catalyzed asymmetric addition of phenylboronic acid to cyclohex-2-enone. The influence of the structural modules such as the nature of phosphorus-containing ring or exocyclic substituent on the enantioselectivity is discussed.     

BINOL-derived N-phosphino sulfoximines as ligands for asymmetric catalysis

BINOL-derived N-phosphino sulfoximines have been prepared for the first time and tested as ligands in asymmetric transition metal catalysis. Up to 99% ee was achieved in the Rh-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of functionalized olefins and up to 66% ee in the Pd-catalyzed allylic alkylation.     

Diastereomeric P1-chiral diamidophosphites with terpene fragments in asymmetric catalysis

Diamidophosphite P¹-monodentate, ligands based on terpene alcohols and (S)- or (R)-(2-anilinomethyl)pyrrolidine, induce high enantioselectivities (ee’s up to 99%) in Pd-catalyzed allylic substitution reactions. In the Pd-catalyzed deracemization of ethyl (E)-1,3-diphenylallyl carbonate up to 92% enantioselectivity has been achieved. The Rh-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of α-dehydrocarboxylic acid esters leads to a maximum of 56% ee with quantitative conversion. Diastereomeric diamidophosphites prepared from [(1S)-endo]-(−)-borneol were found to be the most efficient stereoselectors.     

Malonate-type bis(oxazoline) ligands with sp hybridized bridge carbon: synthesis and application in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and allylic alkylation

A series of simple and new C₂-symmetric diphenylmethylidene malonate-type bis(oxazoline) ligands were synthesized and applied to the Friedel-Crafts reaction and allylic alkylation. The Cu(II) complex of ligand 4b bearing the benzyl group afforded good to excellent enantioselectivity for the F-C adducts (up to >99% ee) between indole and alkylidene malonate, and the palladium complex of ligand 4c bearing the phenyl group afforded excellent enantioselectivity (up to 94% ee) for the allylic alkylation product.     

New chiral phosphite ligands bearing sp2-nitrogen: complexation properties and palladium(II)-catalysed enantioselective allylic alkylation

New homochiral P,N-bidentate phosphite-type ligands containing sp²-nitrogen were synthesised and their complexation with Rh(I) and Pd(II) atoms was investigated. The X-ray crystal structure of one of the chelate chlorocarbonyl rhodium complexes was obtained. E.e.s of up to 85% were attained in the Pd-catalysed allylic substitution reaction using the new P,N-ligands.     

Air-stable P-stereogenic secondary phosphine oxides as chiral monodentate ligands for asymmetric catalytic carboncarbon bond formation

P-Stereogenic secondary phosphine oxides are configurationally stable in the presence of metal ions both in solution and in the solid state. They have the potential to serve as chiral monodentate phosphorus ligands for asymmetric catalysis. In the asymmetric allylic alkylation of 1,3-diphenylprop-2-enyl acetate, ca. 80% ee was achieved using (R_p)-tert-butylphenylphosphine oxide.     

A new electronically deficient atropisomeric diphosphine ligand (S)-CF3O-BiPhep and its application in asymmetric hydrogenation

A new electronically deficient atropisomeric diphosphine ligand (S)-CF₃O-BiPhep was synthesized from 1-bromo-3-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene in high yield. The key steps included oxidative coupling with anhydrous ferric chloride and optical resolution by (+)-DMTA. The ligand afforded high performance for Ir-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of quinolines with ee up to 92% and TON up to 25,000. It was also successfully applied to the Pd-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of simple indoles with ee up to 87% and Rh-catalyzed asymmetric 1,4-addition of phenylboronic acid to 2-cyclohexenone with 97% ee.     

Ir-catalyzed asymmetric allylic alkylation using chiral diaminophosphine oxides: DIAPHOXs. Formal enantioselective synthesis of (−)-paroxetine

An Ir-catalyzed asymmetric allylic alkylation using chiral diaminophosphine oxide is described. Asymmetric allylic alkylation of terminal allylic carbonates proceeded using 5 mol % of Ir catalyst, 5 mol % of DIAPHOX 1i, 10 mol % of NaPF₆, 10 mol % of LiOAc, and N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)acetamide (BSA), affording the corresponding branched products in excellent yield and in up to 95% ee. The developed catalytic asymmetric reaction was successfully applied to a formal enantioselective synthesis of (−)-paroxetine.     

Efficient novel 1,2-diphosphite ligands derived from d-mannitol in the Pd-catalyzed asymmetric allylic alkylation

A novel Pd/1,2-diphosphite catalyzed asymmetric allylic alkylation of 1,3-diarylpropenyl acetate with malonates was developed. Catalyst optimization via a variation in the protecting groups at the 1,2- and/or 5,6-positions of d-mannitol skeleton and in biaryl moieties of the ligands led to a ‘lead’ catalyst, which efficiently mediated the allylic alkylations. The activities and enantioselectivities of the reaction clearly showed that the stereogenic centers of the skeleton and the axially chiral diaryl moieties of the ligands had a synergic effect. The ligand 1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-3,4-bis[(S)-1,1′-binaphthyl-2,2′-diyl]phosphite-d-mannitol afforded excellent yields (up to 99%) and high levels of enantioselectivies (ee up to 98%) in 1,4-dioxane/CH₂Cl₂ mixture (v/v, 1:1) using [Pd(π-allyl)Cl]₂ as catalytic precursor and LiOAc as base. Dramatic changes in the sense and in the degree of the enantioselectivity depending on the configuration of the diaryl moieties of the ligands and reaction conditions were observed.