- Cu-Photoredox-catalyzed C(sp)-C(sp3) coupling of redox-active esters with terminal alkynes
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Visible-light-induced C(sp)-C(sp3) coupling of redox-active esters with terminal alkynes has been developed. The activation of carboxylic acids as their redox-active ester derivatives was important for this decarboxylative alkynylation. The strategy established here facilitates the straightforward introduction of triple-bonded functional groups and avoids additional photocatalysts. A wide range of primary, secondary and tertiary acids can be converted into the target products; so this reaction exhibits a broad substrate scope and tolerance of functional groups. Mechanistic experiments suggested that this reaction may undergo a radical process. Under mild reaction conditions, a copper acetylide ligand as a photocatalyst delivered an electron to redox-active ester derivatives, and generated alkyl radicals. The radicals reacted with Cu(ii) to deliver a Cu(iii) complex, and then reductive elimination gave the products.
- Zhang, Dayong,Zhang, Yajing
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p. 4479 - 4483
(2020/10/20)
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- Redox-Activated Amines in C(sp3)-C(sp) and C(sp3)-C(sp2) Bond Formation Enabled by Metal-Free Photoredox Catalysis
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The amino group represents one of the most prevalent structural motifs in organic chemistry. Therefore, application of amines as alkylating agents in synthesis is highly compelling. Herein, we present a metal-free photoredox strategy for the formation of C(sp3)-C(sp) and C(sp3)-C(sp2) bonds from redox-activated primary amine derivatives. The developed reaction of 2,4,6-triphenylpyridinium salts with alkynyl p-tolylsulfones, leading to functionalized alkynes, is easily scalable and offers broad substrate scope, high chemoselectivity, and mild conditions. Its potential is also highlighted by diversification of complex molecular scaffolds. Additionally, the approach is also suitable for synthesis of (E)-alkenes from vinyl phenyl sulfones. Mechanistic studies contribute to the elucidation of unexpected differences in reactivity of primary and secondary alkyl substituted pyridinium salts.
- Ociepa, Micha,Turkowska, Joanna,Gryko, Dorota
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p. 11362 - 11367
(2018/11/23)
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- Cleavage of C–C and C–O Bonds to Form C–C Bonds: Direct Cross-Coupling between Acetylenic Alcohols and Benzylic Carbonates
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A palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction between C(sp) and C(sp3) centers was achieved in excellent yields via C–C bond cleavage and C–O bond cleavage. This procedure uses relatively stable acetylenic alcohols as reactants instead of unsta
- Mi, Zhiyuan,Tang, Jiahao,Guan, Zhipeng,Shi, Wei,Chen, Hao
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p. 4479 - 4482
(2018/09/10)
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