Ni-Catalyzed Reductive Dicarbofunctionalization of Nonactivated Alkenes: Scope and Mechanistic Insights
Olefins devoid of directing or activating groups have been dicarbofunctionalized here with two electrophilic carbon sources under reductive conditions. Simultaneous formation of one C(sp3)-C(sp3) and one C(sp3)-C(sp2) bond across a variety of unbiased π-systems proceeds with exquisite selectivity by the combination of a Ni catalyst with TDAE as sacrificial reductant. Control experiments and computational studies revealed the feasibility of a radical-based mechanism involving, formally, two interconnected Ni(I)/Ni(III) processes and demonstrated the different ability of Ni(I) species (Ni(I)I vs PhNi(I)) to reduce the C(sp3)-I bond. The role of the reductant was also investigated in depth, suggesting that a one-electron reduction of Ni(II) species to Ni(I) is thermodynamically favored. Further, the preferential activation of alkyl vs aryl halides by ArNi(I) complexes as well as the high affinity of ArNi(II) for secondary over tertiary C-centered radicals explains the lack of undesired homo- and direct coupling products (Ar-Ar, Ar-Alk) in these transformations.
Shu, Wei,García-Domínguez, Andrés,Quirós, M. Teresa,Mondal, Rahul,Cárdenas, Diego J.,Nevado, Cristina
Synthesis and Reactivity of Paramagnetic Nickel Polypyridyl Complexes Relevant to C(sp2)–C(sp3)Coupling Reactions
A number of new transition metal catalyzed methods for the formation of C(sp2)–C(sp3) bonds have recently been described. These reactions often utilize bidentate polypyridyl-ligated Ni catalysts, and paramagnetic NiI halide or aryl species are proposed in the catalytic cycles. However, there is little knowledge about complexes of this type. Here, we report the synthesis of paramagnetic bidentate polypyridyl-ligated Ni halide and aryl complexes through elementary reactions proposed in catalytic cycles for C(sp2)–C(sp3) bond formation. We investigate the ability of these complexes to undergo organometallic reactions that are relevant to C(sp2)–C(sp3) coupling through stoichiometric studies and also explore their catalytic activity.
Mohadjer Beromi, Megan,Brudvig, Gary W.,Hazari, Nilay,Lant, Hannah M. C.,Mercado, Brandon Q.
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