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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Organic photoredox catalytic α-C(sp3)-H phosphorylation of saturated: Aza -heterocycles

A metal-free C(sp3)-H phosphorylation of saturated aza-heterocycles via the merger of organic photoredox and Br?nsted acid catalyses was established under mild conditions. This protocol provided straightforward and economic access to a variety of valuable α-phosphoryl cyclic amines by using commercially available diarylphosphine oxide reagents. In addition, the D-A fluorescent molecule DCQ was used for the first time as a photocatalyst and exhibited an excellent photoredox catalytic efficiency in this transformation. A series of mechanistic experiments and DFT calculations demonstrated that this transformation underwent a sequential visible light photoredox catalytic oxidation/nucleophilic addition process.

Mild reduction with silanes and reductive amination of levulinic acid using a simple manganese catalyst

A manganese-based catalytic system using the commercially available complex [Mn(CO)5Br] was studied for the selective reduction of levulinic acid (LA) to 2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran (MTHF). We further studied the production of pyrrolidines via its reductive amination using silanes (phenylsilane and tetramethyldisiloxane). The results showed high efficiency and selectivity for this reaction leading to high yields using mild reaction conditions.

Practical direct synthesis of: N -aryl-substituted azacycles from N -alkyl protected arylamines using TiCl4and DBU

A novel transformation of N-alkyl protected arylamines and cyclic ethers into N-aryl substituted azacycles is described. Alkyl groups have been used for the protection of amines in organic syntheses. In this synthesis, N-alkyl protected arylamines were reacted with cyclic ethers in the presence of TiCl4 and DBU, crucial reagents affording five- and six-membered azacycles. In particular, utilization of the novel TiCl4/DBU-mediated reaction allows various N-alkyl protected arylamines such as N-methyl-, N-ethyl-, N-isopropyl, and N-tert-butyl arylamines to be readily converted into N-aryl substituted azacycles in high yields. This practical approach using various N-alkyl arylamines leads to the efficient preparation of azacycles.

Investigation towards the reductive amination of levulinic acid by B(C6F5)3/hydrosilane system

The selective transformation of the renewable biomass resources into the highly value-added platform chemicals is essentially important for sustainable chemistry. Here we report a simple and highly efficient strategy for the synthesis of N-heterocyclic co

Iron-Catalysed Switchable Synthesis of Pyrrolidines vs Pyrrolidinones by Reductive Amination of Levulinic Acid Derivatives via Hydrosilylation

A selective production of pyrrolidines vs pyrrolidinones via hydrosilylation of levulinic acid and levulinates by switching of the iron complex catalyst is presented herein. The reactions proceeded efficiently with various anilines and alkylamines under both visible light irradiation and thermal conditions with 43 examples in isolated yields up to 93%. Noticeably, under similar conditions, cyclic amines such as piperidines and azepanes were efficiently synthesized with yields up to 92%, by reaction of anilines with 1,5- or 1,6-keto acids, respectively. Similarly, N-arylinsolidoline compounds can be prepared from 2-formylbenzoic acid in 57–93% yields. (Figure presented.).

Metal-Free Synthesis of N-Aryl-Substituted Azacycles from Cyclic Ethers Using POCl3

A facile method for the synthesis of N-aryl-substituted azacycles from arylamines and cyclic ethers has been developed. In this study, arylamines were treated with cyclic ethers in the presence of POCl3 and DBU to provide five- A nd six-membered azacycles. Using this method, various azacycloalkanes, isoindolines, and tetrahydroisoquinolines were prepared in high yields. This synthetic method offers an efficient approach to the production of azacycles from cyclic ethers.

Phosphoryl chloride-mediated solvent-free synthesis of N-aryl-substituted azacycles from arylamines and cyclic ethers

A solvent- and metal-free protocol for preparation of N-aryl substituted azacycles from arylamines and cyclic ethers is described. In this method, the combination of POCl3 and DBU is crucial for conversion of arylamines and cyclic ethers to five- and six-membered azacycles. Without solvent, a variety of N-aryl-substituted, five-membered azacycles (pyrrolidines, 2-methylpyrrolidines, and piperidine) and six-membered azacycles (isoindolines and tetrahydroisoquinolines) are synthesized in high yields. This green method provides a sustainable and efficient approach for the preparation of azacycles from various cyclic ethers.

Practical and regioselective amination of arenes using alkyl amines

The formation of carbon–nitrogen bonds for the preparation of aromatic amines is among the top five reactions carried out globally for the production of high-value materials, ranging from from bulk chemicals to pharmaceuticals and polymers. As a result of this ubiquity and diversity, methods for their preparation impact the full spectrum of chemical syntheses in academia and industry. In general, these molecules are assembled through the stepwise introduction of a reactivity handle in place of an aromatic C–H bond (that is, a nitro group, halogen or boronic acid) and a subsequent functionalization or cross-coupling. Here we show that aromatic amines can be constructed by direct reaction of arenes and alkyl amines using photocatalysis, without the need for pre-functionalization. The process enables the easy preparation of advanced building blocks, tolerates a broad range of functionalities, and multigram scale can be achieved via a batch-to-flow protocol. The merit of this strategy as a late-stage functionalization platform has been demonstrated by the modification of several drugs, agrochemicals, peptides, chiral catalysts, polymers and organometallic complexes.

Dual C(sp3)?H Bond Functionalization of N-Heterocycles through Sequential Visible-Light Photocatalyzed Dehydrogenation/[2+2] Cycloaddition Reactions

Herein we describe a mild method for the dual C(sp3)?H bond functionalization of saturated nitrogen-containing heterocycles through a sequential visible-light photocatalyzed dehydrogenation/[2+2] cycloaddition procedure. As a complementary approach to the well-established use of iminium ion and α-amino radical intermediates, the elusive cyclic enamine intermediates were effectively generated by photoredox catalysis under mild conditions and efficiently captured by acetylene esters to form a wide array of bicyclic amino acid derivatives, thus enabling the simultaneous functionalization of two vicinal C(sp3)?H bonds.

Transition-Metal-Free Selective C?H Benzylation of Tertiary Arylamines by a Dearomatization-Aromatization Sequence

Due to the significance of hybrid systems in drug discovery, there is an urgent need to assemble multiple biologically active ingredients into a single molecule. Here, we report a general transition-metal-free selective C?H benzylation of tertiary arylamines in good to excellent yields with a broad substrate scope and high functional-group tolerance under mild conditions. Besides arylamines, some other benzene derivatives also readily furnished the corresponding diaryl methane derivatives with this protocol. A series of control experiments and theoretical calculations indicated that this transition-metal-free reaction is a dearomatization-aromatization process.