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Evolution of pyrrolidine-type asymmetric organocatalysts by "click" chemistry

(Chemical Equation Presented) Click chemistry has been employed to construct a library of the pyrrolidine-type asymmetric organocatalysts. The clicked organocatalysts were evaluated in asymmetric Michael addition of ketones to nitroolefins, showing good c

Additive and Emergent Catalytic Properties of Dimeric Unnatural Amino Acid Derivatives: Aldol and Conjugate Additions

Different densely substituted L- and D-proline esters were prepared by asymmetric (3+2) cycloaddition reactions catalyzed by conveniently selected EhuPhos chiral ligands. The γ-nitro-2-alkoxycarbonyl pyrrolidines thus obtained in either their endo or exo forms were functionalized and coupled to yield the corresponding γ-dipeptides. The catalytic properties of these latter dimers were examined using aldol and conjugate additions as case studies. When aldol reactions were analyzed, an additive behavior in terms of stereocontrol was observed on going from the monomers to the dimers. In contrast, in the case of the conjugate additions between ketones and nitroalkenes, the monomers did not catalyze this reaction, whereas the different γ-dipeptides promoted the formation of the corresponding Michael adducts. Therefore, in this latter case emergent catalytic properties were observed for these novel γ-dipeptides based on unnatural proline derivatives. Under certain conditions stoichiometric amounts of ketone, acid and nitroalkene), formation of N-acyloxy-2-oxooctahydro-1H-indoles was observed.

Asymmetric Michael reaction promoted by chiral thiazolidine-thiourea catalyst

In this work, we report the synthesis and characterization of three new thiazolidine- and thiourea-based chiral organocatalysts. These compounds were successfully applied in asymmetric Michael addition reactions between different ketones and nitrostyrenes leading to products in up to 85% yield, >96:4 r.d. and 97% e.e. Computational studies were used to better visualize the proposed transition state and explain the observed stereoselectivities. One of the new catalysts was also successfully applied in an aldol addition between cyclohexanone an p-nitrobenzaldehyde leading to product in 80% yield, >96:4 d.r. and 80% e.e.

Concerted catalysis by nanocellulose and proline in organocatalytic Michael additions

Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) have recently attracted much attention as catalysts in various reactions. Organocatalysts have emerged as sustainable alternatives to metal-based catalysts in green organic synthesis, with concerted systems containing CNFs that are expected to provide next-generation catalysis. Herein, for the first time, we report that a representative organocatalyst comprising an unexpected combination of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl (TEMPO)-oxidized CNFs and proline shows significantly enhanced catalytic activity in an asymmetric Michael addition.

A Silica-Supported Catalyst Containing 9-Amino-9-deoxy-9-epi-quinine and a Benzoic Acid Derivative for Stereoselective Batch and Flow Heterogeneous Reactions

A heterogeneous, silica-based catalyst containing 9-amino-9-deoxy-epi-quinine (or quinidine) and a derivative of benzoic acid was synthesized through radical thiol-ene click reaction. The acid component allows the in situ activation of cinchona amino group, acting as a bifunctional catalyst. The heterogenized catalysts efficiently promoted the reaction of ketones with trans-β-nitrostyrene, with diastereo- and enantioselectivity comparable to those of the homogeneous counterparts (dr up to 90:10 and 90 % ee). In addition, the catalyst retained a constant activity for at least four cycles. Finally, the supported catalyst (9-amino-9-deoxy-epi-quinine/achiral acid) was employed under continuous-flow conditions. Two enantioselective Michael reactions were in sequence performed with the same homemade packed-bed reactor. The addition of cyclohexanone to trans-β-nitrostyrene provided the evaluation of optimal residence time with high level of stereoselection (2 μL/min flow rate, 83 % ee). Furthermore, the flow reactor well performed in the preparation of warfarin (isolated yield 95 %, 78 % ee. in 16 h at room temperature). The dual (chiral amine/achiral acid) solid supported system, making an even easier work-out, represents a valuable tool for green chemistry and is attractive for large scale applications.

Interlocking the Catalyst: Thread versus Rotaxane-Mediated Enantiodivergent Michael Addition of Ketones to β-Nitrostyrene

Fumaramide threads bearing one l-prolinamide fragment have been designed as templates for promoting the efficient formation of novel Leigh's [2]rotaxanes. Both threads and rotaxanes are shown to catalyze the asymmetric addition of ketones to β-nitrostyren

Pyrrolidine-carbamate based new and efficient chiral organocatalyst for asymmetric Michael addition of ketones to nitroolefins

The novel ((S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl)methyl phenylcarbamate was synthesized and used as an efficient organocatalyst for the asymmetric Michael addition of cyclic/acyclic ketones to nitroolefins. Interestingly, the resulting Michael adducts were obtained in good to high yields (up to 96%) with excellent stereoselectivity (ee up to >99%, dr up to >99:1) without using any additive.

The carbamate esters as organocatalysts in asymmetric Michael addition reactions in aqueous media: When pyrrolidine backbone surpasses 1,2- diaminocyclohexane

A pyrrolidine ring containing carbamate ester, pyrrolidine-2-ylmethyl-carbamic acid isobutyl ester has been synthesized. The newly developed pyrrolidine ring containing carbamate ester surpassed 1,2- diaminocyclohexane derived carbamate ester in asymmetri

Enantioselective aminocatalysis: Michael addition of unactivated ketones to nitroolefins catalyzed by D-fructose derived monofunctional primary amine

Abstract: Organocatalytic asymmetric Michael addition is considered among the most extensively studied, yet challenging stereoselective reactions due to the fact that the electrophilic prochiral carbon in Michael acceptor lies away from stereodirecting gr

Organocatalyzed asymmetric Michael addition by an efficient bifunctional carbohydrate-thiourea hybrid with mechanistic DFT analysis

A series of thiourea based bifunctional organocatalysts having d-glucose as a core scaffold were synthesized and examined as catalysts for the asymmetric Michael addition reaction of aryl/alkyl trans-β-nitrostyrenes over cyclohexanone and other Michael donors having active methylene. Excellent enantioselectivities (0. The obtained results were explained through DFT calculations using the B3LYP/6-311G(d,p)//B3LYP/6-31G(d) basic set. The QM/MM calculations revealed the role of cyclohexanone as a solvent as well as reactant in the rate determining step imparting 31.91 kcal mol?1 of energy towards the product formation.