Enantioselective Robinson‐Type Annulation Reaction Catalyzed by Chiral Phosphoric Acids

Let′s resolve our differences : Implementation of an enantioselective Michael addition followed by an intramolecular aldol reaction catalyzed by two phosphoric acids has enabled the synthesis of cyclohexenone derivatives with excellent enantioselectivities. Prominent kinetic resolution was observed in the latter reaction. Ar=aromatic group, X=H, halogen, Y=H, Me, halogen.

     

Annulation and Arylation Stabilize New Porphyrinoids

More π, please! A free‐base, benzannelated triphyrin with a [2.1.1] bridging pattern ( 1 ) and an azulene‐derived tetracationic all‐carbon porphyrinoid ( 2 ) are discussed. Compound 1 can be used to form metal triphyrin complexes, and 2 shows potential in molecular electronics and as a receptor for weakly binding anions.

     

吡唑酮化合物在催化不对称反应中的应用

吡唑-5-酮类化合物在具有生物活性化合物中占有重要地位,该类化合物得到化学家们的广泛关注。吡唑-5-酮及其常见衍生物具有多个反应位点,可参与多种类型的不对称反应(如不对称加成反应、不对称环化反应和其他不对称反应类型)。本文主要从吡唑-5-酮类化合物参与的不对称催化反应类型进行分类,阐述了各类底物参与的反应类型及其主要反应位点,对近年来吡唑酮及其常见衍生物参与的不对称反应研究进展进行总结,并对其未来发展方向进行展望。     

ZnCl2-Catalyzed [4+1] Annulation of Alkylthio-Substituted Enaminones and Enaminothiones with Sulfur Ylides

Concise construction of furan and thiophene units has played an important role in the synthesis of potentially bioactive compounds and functional materials. Herein, an efficient Lewis acid ZnCl₂ catalyzed [4+1] annulation of alkylthio-substituted enaminones is reported, that is, α-oxo ketene N,S-acetals with sulfur ylides to afford 2-acyl-3-aminofuran derivatives. In a similar fashion, [4+1] annulation of the corresponding enaminothiones, that is, α-thioxo ketene N,S-acetals, with sulfur ylides efficiently proceeded to give multisubstituted 3-aminothiophenes. This method features wide substrate scopes as well as broad functional group tolerance, offering a concise route to highly functionalized furans and thiophenes.     

Palladium-Catalyzed Annulation of Acyl Fluorides with Norbornene via Decarbonylation and CO Reinsertion

A palladium-catalyzed annulation of acyl fluorides with norbornene is described. This study reports the first example of an annulation of acyl fluorides in the presence of a transition-metal catalyst. Polycyclic ketones are obtained from the cleavage of the C−F and C−H bonds of the acyl fluoride and the rearrangement of the carbonyl moiety by decarbonylation and CO reinsertion.     

Recent Advances in the Core-Annulation of Naphthalene Diimides

This review focuses on describing all known synthetic strategies leading to core-annulation of naphthalene diimides (NDIs). Strategies presented involve the formation of four-, five- and six-membered ring annulations bearing different heteroatomic and carbocyclic derivatives, including annulenes. The core-annulation method opens the possibility for obtaining designer molecules with tuneable electronic characteristics such as a reduced energy band gap, and enhanced intermolecular overlap of π-systems that improve electronic coupling between molecules—which is highly desirable for charge transport properties summarised in the final pages for applications in electronic devices such as organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells. Molecular recognition in pH and fluoride sensing, or as a DNA probe, are some of additional applications of core-annulated NDIs presented here. Additionally, recent advances in core modification of NDIs are presented, opening an entire new chemical avenue to be explored. Finally, the outlook on the future prospect of annulated NDIs in various applications is summarised.     

π-Extended Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons by Sustainable Alkyne Annulations through Double C−H/N−H Activation

The widespread applications of substituted diketopyrrolopyrroles (DPPs) call for the development of efficient methods for their modular assembly. Herein, we present a π-expansion strategy for polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) by C−H activation in a sustainable fashion. Thus, twofold C−H/N-H activations were accomplished by versatile ruthenium(II)carboxylate catalysis, providing step-economical access to diversely decorated fluorogenic DPPs that was merged with late-stage palladium-catalyzed C−H arylation on the thus-assembled DPP motif.     

Nickel‐Catalyzed Cascade Annulation for the Rapid Synthesis of Carbocyclic Nitriles

We report a Ni‐catalyzed cascade annulation reaction that proceeds through two sequential carbometallation steps followed by C?CN reductive elimination. This reaction transforms two simple starting materials into complex, carbocyclic nitriles.     

Features of oxa-bridge cleavage in hexahydro-3a,6-epoxyisoindol-1(4H)-ones: A concise method to access acetylisoindolones possessing anti-viral activity

Unusual stereo- and regioselective methods for epoxy-bridge cleavage in perhydro-3a,6-epoxyisoindolones, under the action of the BF₃·Et₂O/Ac₂O system, were discovered. The reaction pathway strongly depends on the characteristics of the isoindolone ring substituents and allows the synthesis of a wide diversity of isoindole-containing heterocycles. The obtained isoindolinones belong to a new class of anti-viral agents possessing a high activity against influenza virus A/Puerto Rico/8/34 (H1N1) in in vitro experiments.     

An efficient route to quinoline-2-carboxylates via a rhodium-catalyzed oxidative [5+1] annulation of 2-vinylanilines with α-diazocarbonyl compounds

A novel rhodium-catalyzed oxidative [5 + 1] annulation of 2-vinylanilines with α-diazocarbonyl compounds for the construction of quinoline-2-carboxylate derivatives has been developed. A series of functional groups such as methyl, methoxy, fluoro, chloro, bromo, cyano, and even thienyl substituents were tolerated well. This methodology has the potential for use in the pharmaceutical industry.