- Binuclear Pd(I)-Pd(I) Catalysis Assisted by Iodide Ligands for Selective Hydroformylation of Alkenes and Alkynes
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Since its discovery in 1938, hydroformylation has been thoroughly investigated and broadly applied in industry (>107 metric ton yearly). However, the ability to precisely control its regioselectivity with well-established Rh- or Co-catalysts has thus far proven elusive, thereby limiting access to many synthetically valuable aldehydes. Pd-catalysts represent an appealing alternative, yet their use remains sparse due to undesired side-processes. Here, we report a highly selective and exceptionally active catalyst system that is driven by a novel activation strategy and features a unique Pd(I)-Pd(I) mechanism, involving an iodide-assisted binuclear step to release the product. This method enables β-selective hydroformylation of a large range of alkenes and alkynes, including sensitive starting materials. Its utility is demonstrated in the synthesis of antiobesity drug Rimonabant and anti-HIV agent PNU-32945. In a broader context, the new mechanistic understanding enables the development of other carbonylation reactions of high importance to chemical industry.
- Zhang, Yang,Torker, Sebastian,Sigrist, Michel,Bregovi?, Nikola,Dydio, Pawe?
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supporting information
p. 18251 - 18265
(2020/11/02)
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- Cooperative organocatalysis for the asymmetric γ alkylation of α-branched enals
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α Branched leads to γ: The direct and enantioselective γ alkylation of α-substituted α,β-unsaturated aldehydes under dienamine catalysis has been achieved. A cooperative catalysis system that involves dienamine activation of α-branched enals and chiral Bronsted acid catalysis promotes an SN1-alkylation pathway while ensuring complete γ-site selectivity and high stereocontrol (see scheme; Bn=benzyl). Copyright
- Bergonzini, Giulia,Vera, Silvia,Melchiorre, Paolo
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supporting information; experimental part
p. 9685 - 9688
(2011/03/16)
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