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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Palladium complexes with an annellated mesoionic carbene (MIC) ligand: Catalytic sequential Sonogashira coupling/cyclization reaction for one-pot synthesis of benzofuran, indole, isocoumarin and isoquinolone derivatives

Two Pd(ii) complexes (1 and 2) featuring a fused π-conjugated imidazo[1,2-a][1,8]naphthyridine-based mesoionic carbene ligand have been synthesized and structurally characterized. Both complexes effectively catalyze the one-pot synthesis of benzofuran starting from phenylacetylene and 2-iodophenol under mild conditions. Complex 1 is found to be an excellent catalyst for the straightforward access to a library of benzofuran, indole, isocoumarin and isoquinolone derivatives by the reaction of terminal alkynes with 2-iodo derivates of phenol, N-methyl aniline, benzoic acid and N-methyl benzamide, respectively. The general utility of the catalytic method is demonstrated using a variety of diversely substituted terminal alkynes and the corresponding desired products are obtained in good to excellent yields. On the basis of control experiments, a two-cycle mechanism is proposed which involves the Sonogashira coupling of 2-iodo derivatives with alkynes and the subsequent cyclization of the corresponding 2-alkynyl compounds.

Visible-Light-Promoted Iron-Catalyzed C(sp2)–C(sp3) Kumada Cross-Coupling in Flow

A continuous-flow, visible-light-promoted method has been developed to overcome the limitations of iron-catalyzed Kumada–Corriu cross-coupling reactions. A variety of strongly electron rich aryl chlorides, previously hardly reactive, could be efficiently coupled with aliphatic Grignard reagents at room temperature in high yields and within a few minutes’ residence time, considerably enhancing the applicability of this iron-catalyzed reaction. The robustness of this protocol was demonstrated on a multigram scale, thus providing the potential for future pharmaceutical application.

Alkylations of Arylboronic Acids including Difluoroethylation/Trifluoroethylation via Nickel-Catalyzed Suzuki Cross-Coupling Reaction

An efficient alkylation method of functionalized alkyl halides under mild nickel-catalyzed C(sp3)-(sp2) Suzuki cross-coupling conditions is described. The features of this approach are excellent functional group compatibility, low cost nickel catalyst, and the use of a mild base. This is also the first successful example of the nickel-catalyzed direct 2,2-difluoroethylation or 2,2,2-trifluoroethylation of aryl-/heteroarylboronic acids.

Cobalt-Catalyzed Negishi Cross-Coupling Reactions of (Hetero)Arylzinc Reagents with Primary and Secondary Alkyl Bromides and Iodides

We report a cobalt-catalyzed cross-coupling of di(hetero)arylzinc reagents with primary and secondary alkyl iodides or bromides using THF-soluble CoCl2·2 LiCl and TMEDA as a ligand, which leads to the corresponding alkylated products in up to 88% yield. A range of functional groups (e.g. COOR, CN, CF3, F) are tolerated in these substitution reactions. Remarkably, we do not observe rearrangement of secondary alkyl iodides to unbranched products. Additionally, the use of cyclic TBS-protected iodohydrins leads to trans-2-arylcyclohexanol derivatives in excellent diastereoselectivities (up to d.r.=99:1).

Copper catalyzed direct alkenylation of simple alkanes with styrenes

A novel Cu-catalyzed direct alkenylation of simple alkanes with styrenes was described. In the presence of a catalytic amount of Cu(OTf)2, a diverse range of alkenes undergo coupling with cycloalkanes to produce (E)-alkyl alkenes. This transformation is proposed to proceed via a radical process. This journal is the Partner Organisations 2014.

Chemoselectivity control: Gold(I)-catalyzed synthesis of 6,7-dihydrobenzofuran-4(5H)-ones and benzofurans from 1-(alkynyl)-7- oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-2-ones

New and chemoselective gold(I)-catalyzed transformations of 1-(arylethynyl)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]- heptan-2-ones were developed. Two completely different products - 6,7-dihydrobenzofuran-4(5H)-ones and benzofurans - could be obtained from the same starting material. The selectivity is determined by the ligand of the gold catalyst: triphenylphosphine delivers 6,7-dihydrobenzofuran-4(5H)-ones, and 1,3-bis(diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2- ylidene leads to benzofurans. Eleven examples of each case are provided. The mechanistic suggestions for the pathways to both product types are supported by isotope labeling experiments. Complete chemoselectivity control of gold(I)-catalyzed transformations of 1-(arylethynyl)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan- 2-ones, which can be achieved by changing the ligand of the gold catalyst, allows two different products to be obtained from the same starting material, namely, 6,7-dihydrobenzofuran-4(5H)-ones and benzofurans (see scheme), both of which are potent building blocks for synthetic chemistry. IPr: 1,3-bis(diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene. Copyright

Benzofuran and indole synthesis via Cu(i)-catalyzed coupling of N-tosylhydrazone and o-hydroxy or o-amino phenylacetylene

A general and practical method to synthesize 2-substituted benzofurans and indoles is described. This method employs easily accessible N-tosylhydrazones and o-hydroxy or o-amino phenylacetylenes as substrates. The reaction proceeds through a CuBr-catalyzed coupling-allenylation-cyclization sequence under ligand-free conditions.

Impregnated copper or palladium-copper on magnetite as catalysts for the domino and stepwise Sonogashira-cyclization processes: A straightforward synthesis of benzo[b]furans and indoles

An impregnated copper on magnetite catalyst is a versatile system for different domino Sonogashira-cyclization processes between 2-iodophenol and different alkynes to give the corresponding substituted benzo[b]furans. The catalyst could be recovered ten times without losing its activity. The related process using 2-iodoaniline was, however, better catalyzed by mixed palladium-copper on magnetite giving exclusively, in this case, the products arising from the Sonogashira coupling. The cyclization to the corresponding substituted indoles could be easily and quantitatively performed by zinc bromide treatment. This catalyst avoids the use of any type of expensive and difficult to handle organic ligand, showing excellent yields, under mild reaction conditions. The catalyst is very easy to remove from the reaction medium, just by using a simple magnet.

Nickel-catalyzed cross-coupling of potassium aryl- and heteroaryltrifluoroborates with unactivated alkyl halides

A method for the cross-coupling of alkyl electrophiles with various potassium aryl- and heteroaryltrifluoroborates has been developed. Nearly stoichiometric amounts of organoboron species could be employed to cross-couple a large variety of challenging heteroaryl nucleophiles. Several functional groups were tolerated on both the electrophilic and the nucleophilic partners. Chemoselective reactivity of C(sp3) - Br bonds in the presence of C(sp2) - Br bonds was achieved.

Controlled synthesis of 2-and 3-substituted benzo[ b ]furans

A controlled regioselective synthesis of either C-2 or C-3 substituted benzo[b]furans from readily accessible 1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-chloroethanones is described. Addition of a range of Grignard reagents to the α-chloro ketones generates alkoxide intermediates, which can form either 2-substituted benzo[b]furans via a [1,2]-aryl migration or 3-substituted benzo[b]furans via a direct cyclization and dehydration sequence. A temperature-dependent [1,2]-aryl migration mechanism for the formation of 2-substituted benzo[b]furan is proposed.