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Upstream product

• 619-42-1 4-methoxycarbonylphenyl bromide 
• 98-86-2 acetophenone 
• 1571-08-0 methyl 4-formylbenzoate 
• 98258-72-1 (E)-methyl 4-(3-oxo-3-phenylprop-1-en-1-yl)benzoate 
• 108-86-1 bromobenzene 
• 113100-81-5 4-(3-oxo-propyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester 
• 619-44-3 methyl 4-iodobenzoate 
• 24070-51-7 β-iodopropiophenone 
• 93-55-0 1-phenyl-propan-1-one 
• 98258-72-1 methyl 4-(3-oxo-3-phenyl-1-propenyl)benzoate 

Downstream Products

• 60795-02-0 4-(3-oxo-3-phenylpropyl)benzoic acid 
• 93-89-0 benzoic acid ethyl ester 
• 1428965-07-4 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoro-5-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl)pentan-3-one 
• 852812-64-7 1,1,1-trifluoro-4-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl)butan-2-one 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Borane-Catalyzed, Chemoselective Reduction and Hydrofunctionalization of Enones Enabled by B-O Transborylation

The use of stoichiometric organoborane reductants in organic synthesis is well established. Here these reagents have been rendered catalytic through an isodesmic B-O/B-H transborylation applied in the borane-catalyzed, chemoselective alkene reduction and formal hydrofunctionalization of enones. The reaction was found to proceed by a 1,4-hydroboration of the enone and B-O/B-H transborylation with HBpin, enabling catalyst turnover. Single-turnover and isotopic labeling experiments supported the proposed mechanism of catalysis with 1,4-hydroboration and B-O/B-H transborylation as key steps.

Photocontrolled Cobalt Catalysis for Selective Hydroboration of α,β-Unsaturated Ketones

Selectivity between 1,2 and 1,4 addition of a nucleophile to an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound has classically been modified by the addition of stoichiometric additives to the substrate or reagent to increase their “hard” or “soft” character. Here, we demonstrate a conceptually distinct approach that instead relies on controlling the coordination sphere of a catalyst with visible light. In this way, we bias the reaction down two divergent pathways, giving contrasting products in the catalytic hydroboration of α,β-unsaturated ketones. This includes direct access to previously elusive cyclic enolborates, via 1,4-selective hydroboration, providing a straightforward and stereoselective route to rare syn-aldol products in one-pot. DFT calculations and mechanistic experiments confirm two different mechanisms are operative, underpinning this unusual photocontrolled selectivity switch.

Palladium-catalyzed redox cascade for direct β-arylation of ketones

Herein we report a full article about the detailed design and development of two palladium-catalyzed redox cascade methods that enable direct β-arylation of ketones. Palladium-catalyzed ketone dehydrogenation, aryl-X bond activation and conjugate addition were merged into a redox-neutral catalytic cycle. Non-metal-based aryl electrophiles were used as both the oxidant and the aryl source. The β-arylation with aryl iodides was achieved site-selectively with Pd(TFA)2/P(i-Pr)3 as the precatalyst and AgTFA as the iodide scavenger. Both cyclic and linear ketones can react to give β-aryl ketones with excellent functional group tolerance. The β-arylation with diaryliodonium salts was realized without stoichiometric heavy metal additives, and proved to be redox-neutral. A wider substrate scope regarding aryl groups and ketones was obtained for the arylation with diaryliodonium salts, and the possible involvement of palladium nanoparticles as the active catalyst was examined and discussed.

DIRECT B-ARYLATION OF CARBONYL COMPOUNDS

Disclosed is a method for the β-C—H H functionalization of carbonyl compounds that is both selective and broadly applicable. The methods provide direct β-arylation of carbonyl compound with a diverse array of aryl or heteroaryl halides, aryl or heteroryl tosylate, aryl or heteroaryl triflates, or diaryliodonium salts, by palladium catalysis in the presence of a ligand and promoter.

Catalytic direct β-arylation of simple ketones with aryl iodides

Herein we report a direct β-arylation of simple ketones with widely available aryl iodides, combining palladium-catalyzed ketone oxidation, aryl-halide activation, and conjugate addition through a single catalytic cycle. Simple cyclic ketones with different ring-sizes, as well as acyclic ketones, can be directly arylated at the β-position with complete site-selectivity and excellent functional group tolerance.

Double arylation of allyl alcohol via a one-pot heck arylation- isomerization-acylation cascade

A one-pot, two-step catalytic protocol has been developed. A regioselective Heck coupling between aryl bromides and allyl alcohol leads to the generation of arylated allyl alcohols that in situ isomerize to give aldehydes, which then undergo an acylation reaction with a second aryl bromide. A variety of aryl bromides can be employed in both the initial Heck reaction and the acylation, providing easy access to a wide variety of substituted dihydrochalcones.

Inhibitors of histone deacetylase

The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.

Copper-mediated cross-coupling of functionalized arylmagnesium reagents with functionalized alkyl and benzylic halides

(equation presented) Functionalized arylmagnesium halides, prepared via an iodine-magnesium exchange, undergo a smooth cross-coupling reaction with functionalized primary alkyl iodides and benzylic bromides in the presence of CuCN·2LiCl, either in stoichi