176913-70-5Relevant articles and documents
Electro-Olefination—A Catalyst Free Stereoconvergent Strategy for the Functionalization of Alkenes
Baumann, Andreas N.,Dechent, Jonas,Didier, Dorian,Jagau, Thomas C.,Müller, Nicolas,Music, Arif
supporting information, (2020/07/04)
Conventional methods carrying out C(sp2)?C(sp2) bond formations are typically mediated by transition-metal-based catalysts. Herein, we conceptualize a complementary avenue to access such bonds by exploiting the potential of electrochemistry in combination with organoboron chemistry. We demonstrate a transition metal catalyst-free electrocoupling between (hetero)aryls and alkenes through readily available alkenyl-tri(hetero)aryl borate salts (ATBs) in a stereoconvergent fashion. This unprecedented transformation was investigated theoretically and experimentally and led to a library of functionalized alkenes. The concept was then carried further and applied to the synthesis of the natural product pinosylvin and the derivatization of the steroidal dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) scaffold.
Electrochemical Synthesis of Biaryls via Oxidative Intramolecular Coupling of Tetra(hetero)arylborates
Music, Arif,Baumann, Andreas N.,Spie?, Philipp,Plantefol, Allan,Jagau, Thomas C.,Didier, Dorian
supporting information, p. 4341 - 4348 (2020/03/04)
We report herein versatile, transition metal-free and additive-free (hetero)aryl-aryl coupling reactions promoted by the oxidative electrocoupling of unsymmetrical tetra(hetero)arylborates (TABs) prepared from ligand-exchange reactions on potassium trifluoroarylborates. Exploiting the power of electrochemical oxidations, this method complements the existing organoboron toolbox. We demonstrate the broad scope, scalability, and robustness of this unconventional catalyst-free transformation, leading to functionalized biaryls and ultimately furnishing drug-like small molecules, as well as late stage derivatization of natural compounds. In addition, the observed selectivity of the oxidative coupling reaction is related to the electronic structure of the TABs through quantum-chemical calculations and experimental investigations.
Borinic acid catalysed peptide synthesis
El Dine, Tharwat Mohy,Rouden, Jacques,Blanchet, Jér?me
supporting information, p. 16084 - 16087 (2015/11/10)
The catalytic synthesis of peptides is a major challenge in the modern organic chemistry hindered by the well-established use of stoichiometric coupling reagents. Herein, we describe for the first time that borinic acid is able to catalyse this reaction under mild conditions with an improved activity compared to our recently developed thiophene-based boronic acid. This catalyst is particularly efficient for peptide bond synthesis affording dipeptides in good yields without detectable racemization.
