- Pd-catalyzed N-arylation of secondary acyclic amides: Catalyst development, scope, and computational study
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We report the efficient N-arylation of acyclic secondary amides and related nucleophiles with aryl nonaflates, triflates, and chlorides. This method allows for easy variation of the aromatic component in tertiary aryl amides. A new biaryl phosphine with P-bound 3,5-(bis)trifluoromethylphenyl groups was found to be uniquely effective for this amidation. The critical aspects of the ligand were explored through synthetic, mechanistic, and computational studies. Systematic variation of the ligand revealed the importance of (1) a methoxy group on the aromatic carbon of the "top ring" ortho to the phosphorus and (2) two highly electron-withdrawing P-bound 3,5-(bis)trifluoromethylphenyl groups. Computational studies suggest the electron-deficient nature of the ligand is important in facilitating amide binding to the LPd(II)(Ph)(X) intermediate.
- Hicks, Jacqueline D.,Hyde, Alan M.,Cuezva, Alberto Martinez,Buchwald, Stephen L.
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supporting information; experimental part
p. 16720 - 16734
(2010/04/04)
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- The Reaction of Acetic Acid 2-Selenoxo-2H-pyridin-1-yl Esters with Benzynes: A Convenient Route to Benzo[b]seleno[2,3-b]pyridines
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Benzyne and its 3,4,5,6-tetraphenyl, 3- and 4-methyl, 3-methoxy and 4,5-difluoro derivatives react with acetic acid 2-selenoxo-2H-pyridin-1-yl esters 4a-e to give benzo[b]seleno[2,3-b]pyridines 10-15 in modest yields. The benzynes were generated by one or more of the following methods: diazotization of anthranilic acids 5a-g with isoamyl nitrate; mild thermal decomposition of 2-diazoniobenzenecarboxylate hydrochlorides 6a-d; treatment of (phenyl)[o-(trimethylsilyl)phenyl]iodonium triflate (7) with tetrabutylammonium fluoride; and treatment of 2-trimethylsilylphenyl triflates 8a-c with cesium fluoride. In all the reactions, the corresponding 2-(methylselenenyl)pyridines 16a-d were also obtained suggesting that these reactions may involve selenium addition to benzyne via a SET (single electron transfer).
- Rao, U. Narasimha,Sathunuru, Ramadas,Maguire, John A.,Biehl, Ed
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