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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Iron-catalyzed regioselective transfer hydrogenative couplings of unactivated aldehydes with simple alkenes

An FeBr3-catalyzed reductive coupling of various aldehydes with alkenes that proceeds through a direct hydride transfer pathway has been developed. With iPrOH as the hydrogen donor under mild conditions, previously challenging coupling reactions of unactivated alkyl and aryl aldehydes with simple alkenes, such as styrene derivatives and α-olefins, proceeded smoothly to furnish a diverse range of functionalized alcohols with complete linear regioselectivity. The reductive coupling of various aldehydes and alkenes through a direct hydride transfer pathway can be catalyzed by FeBr3. With isopropanol as the hydrogen donor, previously challenging coupling reactions of unactivated alkyl and aryl aldehydes with simple alkenes, such as styrene derivatives and α-olefins, proceeded smoothly to furnish a diverse range of functionalized alcohols with complete linear regioselectivity.

Remarkably Efficient Iridium Catalysts for Directed C(sp2)-H and C(sp3)-H Borylation of Diverse Classes of Substrates

Here we describe the discovery of a new class of C-H borylation catalysts and their use for regioselective C-H borylation of aromatic, heteroaromatic, and aliphatic systems. The new catalysts have Ir-C(thienyl) or Ir-C(furyl) anionic ligands instead of the diamine-type neutral chelating ligands used in the standard C-H borylation conditions. It is reported that the employment of these newly discovered catalysts show excellent reactivity and ortho-selectivity for diverse classes of aromatic substrates with high isolated yields. Moreover, the catalysts proved to be efficient for a wide number of aliphatic substrates for selective C(sp3)-H bond borylations. Heterocyclic molecules are selectively borylated using the inherently elevated reactivity of the C-H bonds. A number of late-stage C-H functionalization have been described using the same catalysts. Furthermore, we show that one of the catalysts could be used even in open air for the C(sp2)-H and C(sp3)-H borylations enabling the method more general. Preliminary mechanistic studies suggest that the active catalytic intermediate is the Ir(bis)boryl complex, and the attached ligand acts as bidentate ligand. Collectively, this study underlines the discovery of new class of C-H borylation catalysts that should find wide application in the context of C-H functionalization chemistry.

Synergistic N-Heterocyclic Carbene/Palladium-Catalyzed Umpolung 1,4-Addition of Aryl Iodides to Enals

An umpolung 1,4-addition of aryl iodides to enals promoted by cooperative (terpy)Pd/NHC catalysis was developed that generates various bioactive β,β-diaryl propanoate derivatives. This system is not only the first reported palladium-catalyzed arylation of NHC-bound homoenolates but also expands the scope of NHC-induced umpolung transformations. A diverse array of functional groups such as esters, nitriles, alcohols, and heterocycles are tolerated under the mild conditions. This method also circumvents the use of moisture-sensitive organometallic reagents.

Chemoselective Reductive Aminations in Aqueous Nanoreactors Using Parts per Million Level Pd/C Catalysis

Condensation in recyclable water between aldehydes or ketones and amines occurs smoothly within the hydrophobic cores of nanomicelles, resulting in imine formation that is subject to subsequent reduction leading, overall, to reductive amination. This micellar technology enables the synthesis of several types of pharmaceuticals, a new procedure that relies on only 2000 ppm (0.20 mol %) palladium from commercially available Pd/C. A broad range of substrates can be used under mild conditions, leading to high chemical yields of the desired secondary and tertiary amines.

Protic additives or impurities promote imine reduction with pinacolborane

We report here that addition of stoichiometric amounts of alcohols or water to mixtures of imines and pinacolborane promote reduction reactions. The reactions of several imines were examined, revealing that alkyl imines were reduced, while aniline derived imines were not effectively reduced. The use of binol as an additive resulted in modest enantioinduction, however other chiral additives that were screened gave negligible enantioinduction. While the reactions described herein are not competitive in conversion with established imine reduction technologies, this work reveals that the presence of protic impurities must be considered as a promoter of side reactions in catalyzed imine hydroborations. Amines also promote imine reduction in certain cases, raising the possibility of a slow autocatalytic reaction. The ability of water or other protic impurities to promote the reduction of imines with pinacolborane represents an important identification of a potential source of background reaction in catalyzed reductions of imines.

Migratory Arylboration of Unactivated Alkenes Enabled by Nickel Catalysis

An unprecedented arylboration of unactivated terminal alkenes, featuring 1,n-regioselectivity, has been achieved by nickel catalysis. The nitrogen-based ligand plays an essential role in the success of this three-component reaction. This transformation displays good regioselectivity and excellent functional-group tolerance. In addition, the incorporation of a boron group into the products provides substantial opportunities for further transformations. Also demonstrated is that the products can be readily transformed into pharmaceutically relevant molecules. Unexpectedly, preliminary mechanistic studies indicate that although the metal migration favors the α-position of boron, selective and decisive bond formation is favored at the benzylic position.

Iridium-Catalyzed Reductive Alkylations of Secondary Amides

Reported herein is the first direct, metal-catalyzed reductive functionalization of secondary amides to give functionalized amines and heterocycles. The method is shown to have exceptionally broad scope with respect to suitable nucleophiles, which cover both hard and soft C nucleophiles as well as a P nucleophile. The reaction exhibits good chemoselectivity and tolerates several sensitive functional groups.

Substituted Hantzsch Esters as Versatile Radical Reservoirs in Photoredox Reactions

Substituted Hantzsch esters can act as radical reservoirs in photoredox reactions, steadily releasing a carbon radical and a hydrogen atom radical in the absence of an additional electron acceptor. We propose that radical release by substituted Hantzsch esters occurs via a mechanism involving an internal redox cycle. Cinnamidecinnamides, styrenes, α,β-unsaturated acids, and diarylethenes could be alkylated smoothly with these reagents. (Figure presented.).

Hydroboration Catalyzed by 1,2,4,3-Triazaphospholenes

The synthesis and study of the catalytic activity of 1,2,4,3-triazaphospholenes (TAPs) is reported. TAPs represent a more modular scaffold than previously reported diazaphospholenes. TAP halides were shown to catalyze the 1,2 hydroboration of 19 imines, and three α,β unsaturated aldehydes with pinacolborane, including examples that did not undergo hydroboration by previously reported diazaphospholene systems. DFT calculations support a mechanism where a triazaphospholene cation interacts with the substrate, a mechanism distinct from diazaphospholene catalyzed hydroborations.

Asymmetric Imine Hydroboration Catalyzed by Chiral Diazaphospholenes

The first use of diazaphospholenes as chiral catalysts has been demonstrated with enantioselective imine hydroboration. A chiral diazaphospholene prepared in a simple three-step synthesis from commercial materials has been shown to achieve the highest enantioselectivity for the hydroboration of alkyl imines with pinacolborane reported to date. Enantiomer ratios of up to 88:12 were obtained with low (2 mol %) catalyst loadings. Twenty examples of asymmetric reduction employing this main-group catalysis protocol, including the synthesis of the pharmaceuticals ent-rasagiline and fendiline, are shown.