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The effects of cationic and zwitterionic micelles on the keto-enol interconversion of 2-phenylacetylfuran and 2-phenylacetylthiophene
De Maria, Paolo,Fontana, Antonella,Gasbarri, Carla,Siani, Gabriella
, p. 7176 - 7183 (2005)
The presence of micelles from cationic and zwitterionic surfactants increases the apparent acidity of either the keto and the enol forms of 2-phenylacetylfuran (2PAF) and 2-phenylacetylthiophene (2PAT). This effect can be attributed to the affinity of the surfactant micelles for the enolate of the two substrates. Although the equilibrium constants for keto-enol tautomerism of 2PAF and 2PAT, KT=[enol]/[ketone]=pKaKH-pK aEH, do not change much, the presence of micelles provides an efficient method for producing appreciable quantities of the enolates under mild experimental conditions and in aqueous solutions. The obtained rate-profiles for the ketonisation reactions and the consistency of the kinetic rate constants over a wide range of 'pH' in several overlapping buffers indicate that the pH of the aqueous pseudophase (but not that at the micellar surface) can be controlled by buffers. Moreover, the increase of the acidity and the decrease of the 'water' rate of ketonisation of the enols of 2PAF and 2PAT upon addition of surfactants allow the uncovery of a metal ion catalysed pathway that cannot be observed in absence of surfactants.
An Oxidant- And Catalyst-Free Synthesis of Dibenzo[ a, c ]carbazoles via UV Light Irradiation of 2,3-Diphenyl-1 H -indoles
Hou, Rong,Kang, Yang,Liang, Yong,Min, Xiaoyan,Wang, Tao,Zhang, Zunting
, (2021/12/13)
An efficient methodology for the synthesis of dibenzo[a,c]- carbazoles via annulation of 2,3-diphenyl-1H-indoles in EtOH under UV light irradiation (λO = 365 nm) along with hydrogen evolution is described. This method exhibits the advantages of mild reaction conditions, no requirement of any oxidants and catalysts, and release of hydrogen as the only byproduct. Notably, the mechanism investigation confirms that the trans-4b,8a-dihydro-9H-dibenzo[a,c]carbazole intermediate could convert into cis-4b,8a-dihydro-9H-dibenzo[a,c]carbazole, which relies on the nitrogen atom of the indole ring. This is followed by intramolecular dehydrogenation which yields the dibenzo[a,c]carbazoles. 2021. Thieme. All rights reserved.
Combined Theoretical and Experimental Studies Unravel Multiple Pathways to Convergent Asymmetric Hydrogenation of Enamides
Yang, Jianping,Massaro, Luca,Krajangsri, Suppachai,Singh, Thishana,Su, Hao,Silvi, Emanuele,Ponra, Sudipta,Eriksson, Lars,Ahlquist, M?rten S. G.,Andersson, Pher G.
supporting information, p. 21594 - 21603 (2021/12/27)
We present a highly efficient convergent asymmetric hydrogenation of E/Z mixtures of enamides catalyzed by N,P-iridium complexes supported by mechanistic studies. It was found that reduction of the olefinic isomers (E and Z geometries) produces chiral amides with the same absolute configuration (enantioconvergent hydrogenation). This allowed the hydrogenation of a wide range of E/Z mixtures of trisubstituted enamides with excellent enantioselectivity (up to 99% ee). A detailed mechanistic study using deuterium labeling and kinetic experiments revealed two different pathways for the observed enantioconvergence. For α-aryl enamides, fast isomerization of the double bond takes place, and the overall process results in kinetic resolution of the two isomers. For α-alkyl enamides, no double bond isomerization is detected, and competition experiments suggested that substrate chelation is responsible for the enantioconvergent stereochemical outcome. DFT calculations were performed to predict the correct absolute configuration of the products and strengthen the proposed mechanism of the iridium-catalyzed isomerization pathway.
Ketone Synthesis from Benzyldiboronates and Esters: Leveraging α-Boryl Carbanions for Carbon-Carbon Bond Formation
Lee, Boran,Chirik, Paul J.
supporting information, p. 2429 - 2437 (2020/03/03)
An alkoxide-promoted method for the synthesis of ketones from readily available esters and benzyldiboronates is described. The synthetic method is compatible with a host of sterically differentiated alkyl groups, alkenes, acidic protons α to carbonyl groups, tertiary amides, and aryl rings having common organic functional groups. With esters bearing α-stereocenters, high enantiomeric excess was maintained during ketone formation, establishing minimal competing racemization by deprotonation. Monitoring the reaction between benzyldiboronate and LiOtBu in THF at 23 °C allowed for the identification of products arising from deborylation to form an α-boryl carbanion, deprotonation, and alkoxide addition to form an "-ate" complex. Addition of 4-trifluoromethylbenzoate to this mixture established the α-boryl carbanion as the intermediate responsible for C-C bond formation and ultimately ketone synthesis. Elucidation of the role of this intermediate leveraged additional bond-forming chemistry and enabled the one-pot synthesis of ketones with α-halogen atoms and quaternary centers with four-different carbon substituents.
Iridium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Hydrogenation of N-Alkyl α-Aryl Furan-Containing Imines: an Efficient Route to Unnatural N-Alkyl Arylalanines and Related Derivatives
Mazuela, Javier,Antonsson, Thomas,Knerr, Laurent,Marsden, Stephen P.,Munday, Rachel H.,Johansson, Magnus J.
supporting information, p. 578 - 584 (2018/12/11)
High throughput experimentation (HTE) has enabled the rapid identification of ligand/precatalyst combinations that facilitate highly enantioselective hydrogenations of prochiral N-alkyl α-aryl ketimines containing a furyl moiety. The chiral amines obtained have proven to be modular precursors in the synthesis of unnatural mono N-alkylated arylalanines and related derivatives. (Figure presented.).
Two-Step One-Pot Synthesis of Unsymmetrical (Hetero)Aryl 1,2-Diketones by Addition-Oxygenation of Potassium Aryltrifluoroborates to (Hetero)Arylacetonitriles
Kumar, Yogesh,Jaiswal, Yogesh,Kumar, Amit
, p. 494 - 505 (2018/02/09)
An efficient one-pot two-step procedure for the synthesis of unsymmetrical (hetero)aryl 1,2-diketones has been developed. The reaction proceeds through a palladium-catalyzed nucleophilic addition of potassium aryltrifluoroborates to aliphatic nitriles followed by a copper-catalyzed aerobic benzylic C–H oxygenation using molecular oxygen as a green oxidant. This represents the first example of the direct synthesis of unsymmetrical diaryl 1,2-diketones from arylacetonitriles. This method utilizes inexpensive, stable, nontoxic, and readily available starting materials, is highly effective in the presence of both electron-rich and electron-poor nitriles and aryltrifluoroborates, and tolerates a wide variety of functional groups. The synthetic utility of this transformation was shown by increasing the scale of the reaction and by carrying out the one-pot protocol for the preparation of quinoxaline and benzimidazole derivatives. A plausible reaction mechanism has also been proposed.
Iron-Catalyzed Synthesis of Tetrahydronaphthalenes via 3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyran Intermediates
Watson, Rebecca B.,Schindler, Corinna S.
supporting information, p. 68 - 71 (2018/01/17)
The development of an iron(III)-catalyzed synthetic strategy toward functionalized tetrahydronaphthalenes is described. This approach is characterized by its operational simplicity and is distinct from currently available procedures that rely on [4 + 2]-cycloadditions. Our strategy takes advantage of the divergent reactivity observed for simple aryl ketone precursors to gain exclusive access to tetrahydronaphthalene products (23 examples). Detailed mechanistic investigations identified pyrans as reactive intermediates that afford the desired tetrahydronaphthalenes in high yields upon iron(III)-catalyzed Friedel-Crafts alkylation.
Alternative approach toward the generation of benzylic zinc reagent: Direct oxidative addition of active zinc into the carbon-oxygen bond of benzyl mesylates
Jung, Hye-Soo,Kim, Seung-Hoi
, p. 666 - 670 (2015/03/14)
The use of highly active zinc, prepared by the Rieke method, for the direct preparation of benzylic zinc mesylate was investigated. The oxidative addition of highly active zinc to benzyl mesylate was easily completed under mild conditions. The resulting benzylic zinc mesylates were employed in subsequent cross-coupling reactions with a broad range of electrophiles, and the formation of the corresponding products was successful.
Deoxybenzoins from Stille carbonylative cross-couplings using molybdenum hexacarbonyl
S?vmarker, Jonas,Lindh, Jonas,Nilsson, Peter
supporting information; experimental part, p. 6886 - 6889 (2011/03/17)
Stille-type carbonylative cross-couplings, employing palladium catalysis and Mo(CO)6 as the carbon monoxide carrier, were used for the preparation of deoxybenzoins. Straightforward transformations were conveniently performed in closed vessels at 100 °C, providing the products in good yields. Benzyl bromides and chlorides were used as coupling partners with aryl and heteroaryl stannanes. This mild three-component carbonylation employs the destabilizing agent DBU to promote smooth release of carbon monoxide from Mo(CO)6, which made this protocol operationally simple and minimized the formation of Stille diarylmethane products.
Diverse alkanones by catalytic carbon insertion into the formyl C-H bond. Concise access to the natural precursor of achyrofuran
Wommack, Andrew J.,Moebius, David C.,Travis, Austin L.,Kingsbury, Jason S.
supporting information; experimental part, p. 3202 - 3205 (2009/11/30)
Over a century ago, the first reactions of diazomethane with aldehydes delivered methyl ketones. In the interim, aldehydes have been homologated with trimethylsilyldiazomethane, diazoacetates, and aryldiazomethanes, on rare occasion with catalysis. This work describes a mild procedure for convergent ketone assembly from nonstabilized diazoalkanes, including examples of chiral ketone synthesis with disubstituted (internal) nucleophiles. The method's remarkable tolerance to steric crowding is showcased in a simple approach to achyrofuran, a complex dibenzofuran.
