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Highly Selective Ring Expansion of Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexenes

A Ru-carbene-promoted ring expansion of bicyclo[3.1.0]hexenes with terminal alkynes is reported. The reaction delivers seven-membered carbocycles starting from readily available starting materials and was found to be highly regioselective. The resulting seven-membered ring products contain both conjugated diene and cyclopropane substructures that could be selectively reacted in subsequent transformations.

Regioselective synthesis of secondary 1,3-dienamides by successive eliminations

The regioselective synthesis of secondary 1,3-dienamides 3 (1-N-acylamino-1,3-dienes) is successfully demonstrated by regiospecific base-promoted 1,4-elimination of (Z)- or (E)-N,N-di-Boc-4-methoxy-2-buten-1-ylamine 1 followed by mono-Boc elimination in situ.

Synthesis of Functionalized Silsesquioxane Nanomaterials by Rhodium-Catalyzed Carbene Insertion into Si?H Bonds

We report carbene insertion into Si?H bonds of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) for the synthesis of highly functionalized siloxane nanomaterials. Dirhodium(II) carboxylates catalyze insertion of aryl-diazoacetates as carbene precursors to afford POSS structures containing both ester and aryl groups as orthogonal functional handles for further derivatization of POSS materials. Four diverse and structurally varied silsesquioxane core scaffolds with one, three, or eight Si?H bonds were evaluated with diazo reactants to produce a total of 20 new POSS compounds. Novel diazo compounds containing a fluorinated octyl group and boron-dipyrromethene (BODIPY) chromophore demonstrate the use of highly functionalized substrates. Transformations of aryl(ester)-functionalized POSS compounds derived from this method are demonstrated, including ester hydrolysis and Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling.

All-Carbon Tetrasubstituted Olefins Synthesis from Diazo Compounds and Iodonium Ylides under Blue LED Irradiation

A route for the construction of all-carbon tetra-substituted olefins through visible-light promoted coupling of diazo compounds with iodonium ylides was developed. A wide range of all-carbon tetra-substituted olefins was obtained in moderate to good yields. The synthetic values of the current method were further approved by the synthesis of natural isolates modified alkenes and the successful transformation of final olefins into important heterocycles. (Figure presented.).

Visible Light-Promoted Sulfoxonium Ylides Synthesis from Aryl Diazoacetates and Sulfoxides

A visible light-promoted reaction of donor/acceptor diazoalkanes with sulfoxides towards the synthesis of synthetically useful sulfoxonium ylides was reported. The reaction occurred under sole visible light irradiation without the need of any transition-metals or additives, affording the corresponding sulfoxonium ylides in moderate to good yields. The success of late-stage modification of natural isolates or drug candidates, scale-up reaction and transformation of sulfoxonium ylides to other useful molecules further rendered the approach valuable.

Engineering Dirhodium Artificial Metalloenzymes for Diazo Coupling Cascade Reactions**

Artificial metalloenzymes (ArMs) are commonly used to control the stereoselectivity of catalytic reactions, but controlling chemoselectivity remains challenging. In this study, we engineer a dirhodium ArM to catalyze diazo cross-coupling to form an alkene that, in a one-pot cascade reaction, is reduced to an alkane with high enantioselectivity (typically >99 % ee) by an alkene reductase. The numerous protein and small molecule components required for the cascade reaction had minimal effect on ArM catalysis. Directed evolution of the ArM led to improved yields and E/Z selectivities for a variety of substrates, which translated to cascade reaction yields. MD simulations of ArM variants were used to understand the structural role of the cofactor on ArM conformational dynamics. These results highlight the ability of ArMs to control both catalyst stereoselectivity and chemoselectivity to enable reactions in complex media that would otherwise lead to undesired side reactions.

Generation of Tosyl Azide in Continuous Flow Using an Azide Resin, and Telescoping with Diazo Transfer and Rhodium Acetate-Catalyzed O–H Insertion

Generation of tosyl azide 12 in acetonitrile in flow under water-free conditions using an azide resin and its use in diazo transfer to a series of aryl acetates are described. Successful telescoping with a rhodium acetate-catalyzed O–H insertion has been

B(C6F5)3-catalyzed O-H insertion reactions of diazoalkanes with phosphinic acids

A highly efficient base-, metal-, and oxidant-free catalytic O-H insertion reaction of diazoalkanes and phosphinic acids in the presence of B(C6F5)3has been developed. This powerful methodology provides a green approach towards the synthesis of a broad spectrum of α-phosphoryloxy carbonyl compounds with good to excellent yields (up to 99% yield). The protocol features the advantages of operational simplicity, high atom economy, practicality, easy scalability and environmental friendliness.

Visible-Light-Promoted Polysubstituted Olefins Synthesis Involving Sulfur Ylides as Carbene Trapping Reagents

A blue-light-emitting diode (LED) promoted coupling of aryl diazoacetates with sulfur ylides is described. This protocol features mild conditions, good functional group tolerance, and broad substrate scope for both aryl diazoacetates with sulfur ylides. Under optimal reaction conditions, a wide range of trisubstituted olefins is obtained in moderate to good yield, which can be further transferred to other biologically important heterocycles after a two-step simple operation.

Visible-light-promoted selective: O -alkylation of 2-pyridones with α-aryldiazoacetates

A visible-light-promoted O-H insertion reaction between 2-pyridones and α-aryldiazoacetates has been developed. Upon visible light irradiation, the reaction proceeds smoothly under mild and catalyst-free conditions. A wide scope of 2-pyridones and α-aryldiazoacetates are well tolerated, and various O-alkylated 2-pyridones are obtained with perfect selectivity and good functional group tolerance. A photoinduced radical process is probably responsible for the excellent selectivity. This journal is