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Selective Construction of C?C and C=C Bonds by Manganese Catalyzed Coupling of Alcohols with Phosphorus Ylides
Liu, Xin,Werner, Thomas
, p. 1096 - 1104 (2020/12/31)
Herein, we report the manganese catalyzed coupling of alcohols with phosphorus ylides. The selectivity in the coupling of primary alcohols with phosphorus ylides to form carbon-carbon single (C?C) and carbon-carbon double (C=C) bonds can be controlled by the ligands. In the conversion of more challenging secondary alcohols with phosphorus ylides the selectivity towards the formation of C?C vs. C=C bonds can be controlled by the reaction conditions, namely the amount of base. The scope and limitations of the coupling reactions were thoroughly evaluated by the conversion of 21 alcohols and 15 ylides. Notably, compared to existing methods, which are based on precious metal complexes as catalysts, the present catalytic system is based on earth abundant manganese catalysts. The reaction can also be performed in a sequential one-pot reaction generating the phosphorus ylide in situ followed manganese catalyzed C?C and C=C bond formation. Mechanistic studies suggest that the C?C bond was generated via a borrowing hydrogen pathway and the C=C bond formation followed an acceptorless dehydrogenative coupling pathway. (Figure presented.).
Rhodium-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of exocyclic α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds
Yang, Jiaxin,Li, Xiuxiu,You, Cai,Li, Shuailong,Guan, Yu-Qing,Lv, Hui,Zhang, Xumu
supporting information, p. 856 - 859 (2020/02/15)
A highly enantioselective hydrogenation of exocyclic α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds catalyzed by Rh/bisphosphine-thiourea (ZhaoPhos) has been developed, giving the corresponding α-chiral cyclic lactones, lactams and ketones with high yields and excellent enantioselectivities (up to 99% yield and 99% ee). Remarkably, the hydrogen bond between the substrate and the catalyst plays a critical role in this transformation. The synthetic utility of this protocol has been demonstrated by efficient synthesis of chiral 3-(4-fluorobenzyl)piperidine, a key chiral fragment of bioactive molecules.
Ligand-Controlled Palladium-Catalyzed Carbonylation of Alkynols: Highly Selective Synthesis of α-Methylene-β-Lactones
Beller, Matthias,Ge, Yao,Jackstell, Ralf,Jiao, Haijun,Liu, Jiawang,Spannenberg, Anke,Yang, Ji,Ye, Fei
supporting information, p. 21585 - 21590 (2020/09/23)
The first general and regioselective Pd-catalyzed cyclocarbonylation to give α-methylene-β-lactones is reported. Key to the success for this process is the use of a specific sterically demanding phosphine ligand based on N-arylated imidazole (L11) in the presence of Pd(MeCN)2Cl2 as pre-catalyst. A variety of easily available alkynols provide under additive-free conditions the corresponding α-methylene-β-lactones in moderate to good yields with excellent regio- and diastereoselectivity. The applicability of this novel methodology is showcased by the direct carbonylation of biologically active molecules including natural products.
Phosphetane oxides as redox cycling catalysts in the catalytic wittig reaction at room temperature
Longwitz, Lars,Spannenberg, Anke,Werner, Thomas
, p. 9237 - 9244 (2019/10/08)
Recently, phosphorus redox cycling has gained significant importance for a number of transformations originally requiring the use of stoichiometric amounts of phosphorus reagents. While these methodologies have several benefits, high catalyst loadings (≥10 mol percent) and harsh reaction conditions (T ≥ 100 °C) often limit their versatility and applicability. Herein, we report differently substituted phosphetane oxides as efficient catalysts for the catalytic Wittig reaction. The phosphetane scaffold is easy to modify, and a number of catalysts can be obtained in a simple two-step synthesis. The activity in the Wittig reaction significantly surpasses previously reported phospholane-based catalysts and the reaction can be conducted with catalyst loadings as low as 1.0 mol percent even at room temperature. Furthermore, a Br?nsted acid additive is no longer required to achieve high yields at these mild conditions. A methyl-substituted phosphetane oxide was employed to synthesize 25 different alkenes with yields of up to 97percent. The methodology has a good functional group tolerance and the reaction can be performed starting with alkyl chlorides, bromides, or iodides. Additionally, it was possible to use poly(methylhydrosiloxane) as the terminal reductant in the catalytic Wittig reaction employing 2-MeTHF as a renewable solvent. The intermediates of the Wittig reaction were analyzed by 31P NMR spectroscopy, and in situ NMR experiments confirmed phosphane oxide as the resting state of the catalyst. Further kinetic investigations revealed a striking influence of the base on the rate of phosphane oxide reduction.
Reaction of N-heterocyclic carbaldehydes with furanones – An investigation of reactivity and regioselectivity
Uhrner, Fabian,Lederle, Felix,Namyslo, Jan C.,Gjikaj, Mimoza,Schmidt, Andreas,Hübner, Eike G.
, p. 4472 - 4480 (2017/06/30)
The aldol reaction of N-heterocyclic carbaldehydes with furan-2-ones has been investigated. Very mild and metal-free reaction conditions have been applied. The substitution pattern of the product was found to be controlled by the aldehyde. A detailed inve
Bioactivity-guided mixed synthesis and evaluation of α-alkenyl-γ and δ-lactone derivatives as potential fungicidal agents
Wu, Yong-Ling,Gao, Yan-Qing,Wang, De-Long,Zhong, Chen-Quan,Feng, Jun-Tao,Zhang, Xing
, p. 56496 - 56508 (2017/12/27)
In view of the great antifungal activities of sesquiterpene lactones and natural product Tulipalin A, 52 derivatives derived from α-methylene-γ-butyrolactone substructures were synthesized to study antifungal activities. In vitro and in vivo antifungal activity results revealed that compounds 2-25, which contain a γ-butyrolactone scaffold and cinnamic aldehyde moiety, have greater potent fungicidal activity than other compounds. The preliminary structure-activity relationships (SARs) demonstrated that compounds with electron-withdrawing groups and small steric hindrance would have more desirable potency. Meanwhile, the quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) model (R2 = 0.947, F = 65.77, and S2 = 0.0028) revealed a convincing correlation of antifungal activity against B. cinerea with molecular structures of title compounds. The present study provided a more detailed insight into the antifungal activity of the α-methylene-γ-butyrolactone substructure, which provided a potential expectation for the exploration of α-alkenyl-γ-butyrolactone structures in agriculture.
Electrophilicities of benzaldehyde-derived iminium ions: Quantification of the electrophilic activation of aldehydes by iminium formation
Appel, Roland,Chelli, Saloua,Tokuyasu, Takahiro,Troshin, Konstantin,Mayr, Herbert
supporting information, p. 6579 - 6587 (2013/06/26)
Rate constants for the reactions of benzaldehyde-derived iminium ions with C-nucleophiles (enamines, silylated ketene acetals, and enol ethers) have been determined photometrically in CH3CN solution and used to determine the electrophilicity pa
Part I: The development of the catalytic wittig reaction
O'Brien, Christopher J.,Nixon, Zachary S.,Holohan, Andrew J.,Kunkel, Stephen R.,Tellez, Jennifer L.,Doonan, Bryan J.,Coyle, Emma E.,Lavigne, Florie,Kang, Lauren J.,Przeworski, Katherine C.
supporting information, p. 15281 - 15289 (2013/11/06)
We have developed the first catalytic (in phosphane) Wittig reaction (CWR). The utilization of an organosilane was pivotal for success as it allowed for the chemoselective reduction of a phosphane oxide. Protocol optimization evaluated the phosphane oxide precatalyst structure, loading, organosilane, temperature, solvent, and base. These studies demonstrated that to maintain viable catalytic performance it was necessary to employ cyclic phosphane oxide precatalysts of type 1. Initial substrate studies utilized sodium carbonate as a base, and further experimentation identified N,N-diisopropylethylamine (DIPEA) as a soluble alternative. The use of DIPEA improved the ease of use, broadened the substrate scope, and decreased the precatalyst loading. The optimized protocols were compatible with alkyl, aryl, and heterocyclic (furyl, indolyl, pyridyl, pyrrolyl, and thienyl) aldehydes to produce both di- and trisubstituted olefins in moderate-to-high yields (60-96 %) by using a precatalyst loading of 4-10 mol %. Kinetic E/Z selectivity was generally 66:34; complete E selectivity for disubstituted α,β-unsaturated products was achieved through a phosphane-mediated isomerization event. The CWR was applied to the synthesis of 54, a known precursor to the anti-Alzheimer drug donepezil hydrochloride, on a multigram scale (12.2 g, 74 % yield). In addition, to our knowledge, the described CWR is the only transition-/heavy-metal-free catalytic olefination process, excluding proton-catalyzed elimination reactions. A point of difference: By utilizing an organosilane to chemoselectively reduce a phosphane oxide precatalyst to a phosphane (see scheme), the first catalytic (in phosphane) Wittig reaction has been developed. The methodology has been applied to the synthesis of 22 disubstituted and 24 trisubstituted olefins, including a multigram synthesis of a precursor to the anti-Alzheimer drug donepezil hydrochloride.
CO2-activation for γ-butyrolactones and its application in the total synthesis of (±)-heteroplexisolide e
Li, Suhua,Ma, Shengming
, p. 2411 - 2418 (2012/10/29)
An efficient nickel(0)-catalyzed highly regio- and stereoselective hydrocarboxylation of homopropargylic alcohols with ZnEt2 in the presence of CO2 (1 atm, balloon) to synthesize α-alkylidene- γ-butyrolactones is described. The catal
Custom synthesis of substituted butenolides, dihydropyranones, and α-E-alkylidenelactones via alkenylalumination
Veeraraghavan Ramachandran,Pratihar, Debarshi,Garner, Garrett,China Raju
, p. 4985 - 4988 (2011/10/08)
Alkenylalumination of aldehydes with [α-(ethoxycarbonyl)-β-(t- butyldimethylsilyloxyalkyl)alkenyl]diisobutylaluminum provides the corresponding α-Z-alkylidene-β′-hydroxy esters, which upon protection and treatment with trifluoroacetic acid lactonizes to f
