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Chemistry, Organic
Danqing Ji, Xingwei Li
Summary: A rhodium-catalyzed C-H bond activation of propargyl carbamates with benzamides has resulted in the decarboxylative annulation, leading to the synthesis of two distinct classes of heterocycles in high efficiency and selectivity under substrate control. This protocol provides a direct synthetic method for the preparation of functionalized 1,8-naphthyridines and isoindolinones.
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Chemistry, Organic
Guiqing Xu, Qi Chen, Fen Wu, Dachang Bai, Junbiao Chang, Xingwei Li
Summary: The Rh(III)-catalyzed C-H activation of N-phenoxyacetamides and chemodivergent coupling to alkylidenecyclopropanes has been achieved, offering a new synthetic route to 3-ethylidenedihydrobenzofurans or dienes with excellent selectivity. The reactions proceeded under mild conditions with a good substrate scope and solvent-controlled selectivity.
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Chemistry, Organic
Xing Chen, Mengke Li, Zhipeng Liu, Can Yang, Haisheng Xie, Xinwei Hu, Shi-Jian Su, Huanfeng Jiang, Wei Zeng
Summary: An unprecedented Pd/Rh cooperatively catalyzed arylalkynylation of alkynylsilanes was developed to merge an alkynylidene moiety with benzosilacycle, resulting in silaarenes with aggregation-induced emission behavior. Mechanistic investigations revealed that the relay trimetallic transmetalation plays a pivotal role in governing this transformation.
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Chemistry, Organic
Swagata Baruah, Sabera Sultana, Pratiksha Bhorali, Pallabi Saikia, Sanjib Gogoi
Summary: A novel Ru(ii)-catalyzed decarbonylative annulation and direct C-H functionalization reaction of phthalic anhydrides with acrylates is reported, providing an efficient route for the synthesis of 3,7-disubstituted phthalides.
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mikishiro Hayashi, Kengo Komori, Yoshinosuke Usuki, Tetsuya Satoh
Summary: The rhodium(III)-catalyzed annulative coupling of coumarin-3-carboxylic acids, easily prepared from the condensation of salicylaldehydes with Meldrum's acid, with alkynes proceeds smoothly through carboxy-directed C4-H bond cleavage. This reaction provides a convenient access to variously substituted pyrano[3,4-c]chromene-4,5-dione derivatives from readily available starting materials.
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Chemistry, Organic
Xiao-Hua Zhou, Xiao-Jun Fang, Fang-Ying Ling, Zheng Xu, Li-Quan Hong, Fei Ye, Li-Wen Xu
Summary: This article reports a catalytic system that enables cross-coupling reactions between alkynyl bromides and hydrosilanes via silicon-carbon bond formation. The synthesis of alkynylsilanes using this method is highly efficient and selective.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Organic
XinXin Li, Qingxing Yang, Yuna Zhang, Tao Xu
Summary: Here, we describe a RhI3-catalyzed intramolecular carboamination reaction for the synthesis of polysubstituted indoles. The method exhibits a wide substrate scope (>20 examples), good functional group compatibility, and can be carried out with a low catalyst loading (5 mol% Rh). Excellent yields (up to 98%) were achieved. Control experiments suggest a novel C-N bond cleavage mode through a six-membered transition state sigma-bond metathesis mechanism. The synthesis of C3-allylated indole derivatives demonstrates the potential of this catalytic route for the preparation of polysubstituted indoles.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tao He, Bin Li, Lichuan Liu, Wenpeng Ma, Wei He
Summary: The signature reactivity of silacyclobutane (SCB) is their cycloaddition reactions with various pi bonds. Recently, the first cases were disclosed where SCBs reacted with both C-sp2-H and C-sp3-H sigma bonds in an intramolecular fashion. It is reported that SCB is also an efficient reagent for C-sp-H bond silylation, with rhodium-catalyzed intermolecular reactions between SCBs and terminal alkynes producing a series of symmetrical and unsymmetrical tetraorganosilicons bearing a C-sp-Si functionality. Preliminary studies suggested that the reaction did not involve a cycloaddition pathway, but instead a direct activation of C-sp-H bonds.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sudeshna Mondal, Chandan Kumar Giri, Mahiuddin Baidya
Summary: The weakly coordinating enaminone functionality is essential for the ruthenium-catalyzed C-H bond activation strategy, enabling the regioselective coupling of arenes with diazonaphthoquinones to produce polycyclic benzocoumarins in high yields. The protocol operates through a Ru(II)/Ru(IV) catalytic pathway and allows for the diversification of various pharmacophore-coupled substrates.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Organic
Jaroslav Jacko, Monika Stasprime, Lubomir Rulisek, Ivana Cisarova, Martin Kotora
Summary: We have demonstrated that C-C bond activation in biphenylenes catalyzed by iridium, followed by reaction with tribenzocyclyne, is a suitable method for synthesizing strained and unknown monoadducts. By modifying the reaction conditions, [12]annulene products with cis and/or trans double bonds formed by hydrogen transfer can also be obtained. In addition, a [9]annulene side product was formed during the reaction.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guangying Tan, Mowpriya Das, Ivan Maisuls, Cristian A. Strassert, Frank Glorius
Summary: The rhodium-catalyzed dealkenylative arylation of alkenes with arylboronic compounds provides an unconventional access to bi(hetero)aryls with excellent chemoselectivity. This method enables the cleavage of C(aryl)-C(alkenyl) and C(alkenyl)-C(alkenyl) bonds in various alkenes and 1,3-dienes, leading to the efficient construction of novel organic fluorescent molecules with excellent photophysical properties.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuya Kogure, Kohei Hatakeyama, Kai Tsuchiya, Yuta Kunii, Satoshi Ueno
Summary: This article reports the development of a novel ruthenium-catalysed cross-coupling reaction of beta-ketoamides with organoboronates. The reaction proceeds via the cleavage of the alkenyl C-N bond of the in situ generated beta-enaminoamide.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Yunlong Li, Wenchao Jiang, Jie Lin, Juan Ma, Bao-Hua Xu, Yong-Gui Zhou, Zhengkun Yu
Summary: In this study, triple C-H bond activation of aryl enaminones was achieved to access naphtho[1,8-bc]pyrans through oxidative annulation. Depending on the steric and/or electronic environment around the aryl moiety of the enaminones or the electronic impact from the alkynes, 1-naphthols might be formed as the sole products. By using propargyl alcohols as masked terminal alkynes, functionalized but-2-ene-1,4-diones were obtained through rhodium(III)- or rhodium(I)-catalyzed internal alkenyl C-H bond activation. The resulting naphtho[1,8-bc]pyrans exhibited high fluorescence and could be further transformed by chlorination, bromination, and difluoromethylation, demonstrating the potential applicability of the synthetic protocol.
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Chemistry, Organic
Jianzhong Lu, Mengzhen Zhang, Xinxin Zheng, Pei Shen, Yuemeng Xu, Qian Zhang, Yixin Tang, Guozhu Zhang, Rui Guo
Summary: A highly enantioselective ring-opening and isomerization reaction of cyclobutanols catalyzed by rhodium(I) has been developed. This reaction provides a mild, atom-economical, and redox-neutral approach for the synthesis of chiral acyclic ketones with a β-tertiary stereocenter. Cyclobutanols with alkoxy substituents at the C3 position can achieve excellent enantioselectivities and high yields. Mechanistic studies reveal that cyclobutanol only undergoes intramolecular hydrogen migration, and the formation of a (Z)-unsaturated ketone intermediate is crucial for achieving high enantioselectivity.
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Chemistry, Organic
Jian-Xing Xu, Zhi-Peng Bao, Xiao-Feng Wu
Summary: The transformation of carbon monoxide and ethylene into high value-added chemicals, particularly multifunctionalized compounds, is economically significant. A palladium-catalyzed thiocarbonylative 1,2-difunctionalization of ethylene was developed, resulting in successful conversion of organic disulfides into beta-thiopropionate thioesters with good yields.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yusuke Kita, Rahul D. Kavthe, Hiroaki Oda, Kazushi Mashima
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2016)
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Chemistry, Applied
Atsuhiro Iimuro, Kosuke Higashida, Yusuke Kita, Kazushi Mashima
ADVANCED SYNTHESIS & CATALYSIS
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yusuke Kita, Shoji Hida, Kenya Higashihara, Himanshu Sekhar Jena, Kosuke Higashida, Kazushi Mashima
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2016)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kazushi Mashima, Kosuke Higashida, Atsuhiro Iimuro, Haruki Nagae, Yusuke Kita
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tasuku Komanoya, Takashi Kinemura, Yusuke kita, Keigo Kamata, Michikazu Hara
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shunsuke Kanai, Ippei Nagahara, Yusuke Kita, Keigo Kamata, Michikazu Hara
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dian Deng, Yusuke Kita, Keigo Kamata, Michikazu Hara
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yusuke Kita, Shunsuke Shigetani, Keigo Kamata, Michikazu Hara
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yusuke Kita, Midori Kuwabara, Keigo Kamata, Michikazu Hara
Summary: Alcohol transformations through the borrowing hydrogen methodology using nonprecious metal heterogeneous catalysts have shown promising applications. In this study, supported Mn catalysts (Mn-MgO/Al2O3) were used as reusable heterogeneous catalysts for the construction of C-C bonds by the alpha-alkylation of ketones with alcohols. The catalyst exhibited high catalytic performance and did not require the addition of homogeneous strong bases, reducing energy consumption and waste treatment.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yusuke Kita, Kahoko Kato, Shun Takeuchi, Takaaki Oyoshi, Keigo Kamata, Michikazu Hara
Summary: The liquid-phase reduction method using hydrosilane as reducing and size-controlling agent is an effective way to prepare Ni nanoparticles with high catalytic activity. These nanoparticles exhibited excellent performance in various hydrogenation reactions and can be handled under air. The method allows for control over the size and crystal phase of Ni nanoparticles.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kahoko Kato, Dian Deng, Yusuke Kita, Keigo Kamata, Michikazu Hara
Summary: Heterogeneous transition metal catalysts play an important role in the selective synthesis of primary amines. We have discovered a composite material composed of metallic cobalt and silica particles, which exhibits high catalytic performance under mild conditions and addresses the selectivity issues in the production of secondary and tertiary amines. Mechanistic studies revealed that the substrate nitrile and the product amine hinder the hydrogenation of secondary imine intermediates, resulting in a selective reaction. Additionally, the addition of coordinating organic molecules further improves the selectivity for primary amines.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Endah Suarsih, Yusuke Kita, Keigo Kamata, Michikazu Hara
Summary: A MgO-co-deposited Co catalyst is more efficient in promoting the alpha-alkylation of ketones with alcohols through a borrowing hydrogen mechanism compared to a Ru-based catalyst. Controlled experiments revealed that MgO promoted the hydrogenation step and the TiO2 support contributed to the condensation step in the reaction sequence.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yusuke Kita, Sayaka Kai, Lesandre Binti Supriadi Rustad, Keigo Kamata, Michikazu Hara
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yusuke Kita, Midori Kuwabara, Satoshi Yamadera, Keigo Kamata, Michikazu Hara
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eri Hayashi, Yui Yamaguchi, Yusuke Kita, Keigo Kamata, Michikazu Hara
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)