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• 1191-95-3 cyclobutanone 
• 4294-57-9 para-methylphenylmagnesium bromide 
• 106-38-7 para-bromotoluene 

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• 189079-73-0 4-Azido-1-p-tolyl-butan-1-one 
• 7143-76-2 cyclopropyl-p-tolyl-methanone 
• 71607-33-5 1,4-di-p-tolylbutan-1-one 
• 29510-32-5 1-(1-Chloro-cyclobutyl)-4-methyl-benzene 
• 62506-80-3 2-(4-tolyl)pyrrole 
• 22217-77-2 5-(p-tolyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrole 
• 6921-47-7 1-cyclobutyl-4-methylbenzene 
• 93390-44-4 5-(p-tolyl)-5-oxopentanoic acid methyl ester 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Manganese-catalyzed ring-opening carbonylation of cyclobutanol derivatives

Herein, we report a manganese-catalyzed ring-opening carbonylation of cyclobutanol derivatives through cyclic C–C bond cleavage. The reaction happens via a radical-mediated pathway to selectively generate 1,5-ketoesters. A variety of substrates with subst

Iron-Catalyzed Ring Expansion of Cyclobutanols for the Synthesis of 1-Pyrrolines by Using MsONH3OTf

The synthesis of 1-pyrrolines from cyclobutanol derivatives and an aminating reagent (MsONH3OTf) has been developed. This one-pot procedure achieves C–N bond/C═N bond formation via ring expansion. A series of 1-pyrroline derivatives are synthes

Nickel-Catalyzed Arylation/Alkenylation of tert-Cyclobutanols with Aryl/Alkenyl Triflates via a C - C Bond Cleavage

Herein, we first present a nickel-catalyzed arylation and alkenylation of tert-cyclobutanols with aryl/alkenyl triflates via a C-C bond cleavage. An array of γ-substituted ketones was obtained in moderate-to-good yields, thus featuring earth-abundant nick

Terminal Trifluoromethylation of Ketones via Selective C-C Cleavage of Cycloalkanols Enabled by Hypervalent Iodine Reagents

We report the first terminal trifluoromethylation at aryl and alkyl ketones' ?, or more remote sites via the selective C-C bond cleavage of cycloalkanols. The noncovalent interactions between alcohols and hypervalent iodines(III) reagents were disclosed to activate both alcohols and the Togni I reagent in the dual photoredox/copper catalysis for the transformation. This reaction was scalable to the gram-scale synthesis, applicable to the structurally complex steroid trifluoromethylation, and extendable to the pentafluoroethylation.

Synthesis of 1-Pyrroline by Denitrogenative Ring Expansion of Cyclobutyl Azides under Thermal Conditions

We herein report an efficient and systematic synthesis of 1-pyrrolines from cyclobutyl azides under thermal and neutral conditions. The reaction proceeded without any additional reagents, and nitrogen was generated as the sole by-product. Furthermore, the generated 1-pyrrolines could be continuously transformed into pyrroles, N-Boc-amines, and oxaziridines in an one-pot manner. (Figure presented.).

Selective cine -arylation of tert -cyclobutanols with indoles enabled by nickel catalysis

In previous literature, tert-cyclobutanols are widely studied for C-C bond activation exclusively leading to the formation of ordinary γ-substituted ketones. Herein, we first report a nickel-catalyzed cine-arylation of tert-cyclobutanols with indoles to access β-aryl ketones with an unusual site-selectivity at the C3-position of tert-cyclobutanols. The reaction features earth-abundant nickel catalysis, excellent regioselectivity, high atom-economy, and broad substrate scope.

Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Aryl Pivalates with Cyclobutanols Involving C—O and C—C Bond Cleavage?

An efficient nickel-catalyzed cross-coupling of aryl pivalates with cyclobutanols is described. The use of Ni(cod)2/PCy3/base as the catalytic system enables the cleavage of inert C—O bond and C—C bond under mild conditions, thus providing a facile access to γ-arylated ketones in generally good to excellent yields. This transformation is also characterized by wide substrate scope and functional group compatibility, for example, methoxy, N,N-dimethylamino, keto, ester, fluoro and TMS groups are well-tolerated during the reaction process.

TFA-Catalyzed [3+2] Spiroannulation of Cyclobutanols: A Route to Spiro[cyclobuta[a]indene-7,1′-cyclobutane] Skeletons

A straightforward method for the synthesis of spiro[cyclobuta[a]indene-7,1′-cyclobutane] derivatives from cyclobutanols has been developed via one-pot [3+2] spiroannulation. A series of new spiro[cyclobuta[a]indene-7,1′-cyclobutane] derivatives are facile

Regio- and Stereoselective Rhodium(II)-Catalyzed C–H Functionalization of Cyclobutanes

Recent developments in controlled C–H functionalization transformations continue to inspire new retrosynthetic disconnections. One tactic in C–H functionalization is the intermolecular C–H insertion reaction of rhodium-bound carbenes. These intermediates can undergo highly selective transformations through the modulation of the ligand framework of the rhodium catalyst. This work describes our continued efforts toward differentiating C–H bonds in the same molecule by judicious catalyst choice. Substituted cyclobutanes that exist as a mixture of interconverting conformers and possess neighboring C–H bonds within a highly strained framework are the targets herein for challenging the current suite of catalysts. Although most C–H functionalization tactics focus on generating 1,2-disubstituted cyclobutanes via substrate-controlled directing-group methods, the regiodivergent methods discussed in this paper provide access to chiral 1,1-disubstituted and cis-1,3-disubstituted cyclobutanes simply by changing the catalyst identity, thus permitting entry to novel chemical space. This study shows how to control site selectivity in C–H functionalization by simply using the correct catalyst. Cyclobutanes were used as the scaffold to illustrate the impact of catalyst control because the core unit is incorporated into various structures of biomedical interest. The catalysts control whether the chemistry occurs at C1 or C3 of the cyclobutane. Traditional synthetic strategies have viewed most C–H bonds as chemically inert and utilize functional groups for transformations. C–H functionalization is an attractive alternative strategy for the synthesis of complex organic molecules because it leads to the possibility of rapidly accessing novel chemical space. To fully develop this alternative approach, it is necessary to identify ways for reacting at specific C–H bonds even when a number of similar C–H bonds may exist in a substrate molecule. It would be particularly beneficial if a collection of catalysts were available, each with a preference for reaction at a specific C–H bond. Over the past few years, we have developed such a collection of catalysts for C–H functionalization chemistry of rhodium-bound carbenes. In this paper, we illustrate how these catalysts can be applied to the selective functionalization of cyclobutanes, leading to the formation of pharmaceutically relevant chiral building blocks.

Manganese-Catalyzed Electrochemical Deconstructive Chlorination of Cycloalkanols via Alkoxy Radicals

A manganese-catalyzed electrochemical deconstructive chlorination of cycloalkanols has been developed. This electrochemical method provides access to alkoxy radicals from alcohols and exhibits a broad substrate scope, with various cyclopropanols and cyclobutanols converted into synthetically useful β- and γ-chlorinated ketones (40 examples). Furthermore, the combination of recirculating flow electrochemistry and continuous inline purification was employed to access products on a gram scale.