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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yusheng Yang, Han-Xiao Li, Tian-Yu Zhu, Zi-You Zhang, Zhi-Xiang Yu
Summary: Transition-metal-catalyzed [4 + 1] reaction of dienes and carbon monoxide (CO) can efficiently synthesize five-membered carbocycles. However, the reaction does not work with common dienes, but it proceeds smoothly when using cyclopropyl-capped dienes as substrates under the catalysis of [Rh(cod)Cl](2). This reaction provides a versatile method to access spiro[2.4]hept-6-en-4-ones and the products can be further transformed by utilizing the unique chemistry of the cyclopropyl groups.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guan-Yu Zhang, Mu Lin, Zhi-Xiang Yu
Summary: DFT calculations were used to investigate the mechanisms of [3+2] and [3+2+1] reactions of ene/yne-vinylcyclopropanes (ene/yne-VCPs). The [3+2] reactions proceed through C-C cleavage of cyclopropane to form six-membered rhodacycle, followed by alkene/alkyne insertion and reductive elimination. The [3+2+1] reactions have two competing pathways depending on the order of CO insertion and ene/yne insertion steps. The tether length in the substrates is found to influence the success of these reactions and alter the reaction pathways.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Deevi Basavaiah, Gangadhararao Golime, Shivalal Banoth, Saidulu Todeti
Summary: This study presents the first example of an umpolung strategy for intermolecular [2 + 2 + 1] cycloaddition between two aryl aldehydes and a nitrile, resulting in the formation of N-C, O-C, and C-C bonds and providing a straightforward synthetic protocol for obtaining 2,4,5-trisubstituted oxazoles.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guan-Yu Zhang, Pan Zhang, Bing-Wen Li, Kang Liu, Jun Li, Zhi-Xiang Yu
Summary: Reported here is the Rh and Zn cocatalyzed [4 + 2] cycloaddition of newly designed yne-vinylcyclobutanones, which can generate bicyclic products with an all-carbon quaternary bridgehead center. Visual kinetic analysis and computational studies have been carried out to support the reaction mechanism and key steps involved.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi Wang, Wei Liao, Yuanyuan Wang, Lei Jiao, Zhi-Xiang Yu
Summary: Through a 15-year investigation, we have delved into the mechanism of the [5 + 2 + 1] cycloaddition, identifying key steps in the catalytic cycle and elucidating the stereochemistry and chemical selectivity of the reaction.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Organic
Michael Keim, Katharina Konetzke, Angelika Freytag, Gerhard Maas
Summary: 3-(Trifluoromethyl)prop-2-yne 1-iminium triflate salts were synthesized by elimination of triflic acid, and exhibited excellent reactivity in various cycloaddition reactions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Ning, Kang-Hua Rui, Yin Wei, Min Shi
Summary: In this study, the mechanism of Rh(i) complex catalyzed dimerization of ene-vinylidenecyclopropanes was elucidated through experimental and computational studies, and a key intermediate was identified.
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Chemistry, Physical
Lauren C. Burrows, Luke T. Jesikiewicz, Peng Liu, Kay M. Brummond
Summary: The study investigated the effects of different ligands on the reactivity and selectivity of enyne PKRs using Rh(I) metal complexes. Experimental results showed that the type of ligand significantly influenced the reaction rate and enantioselectivity. DFT calculations revealed the reaction mechanism and key steps involved in the process.
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Chemistry, Organic
Jing Liu, Yi Zhou, Jiaqi Zhu, Zhi-Xiang Yu
Summary: The report describes a synthetic strategy for molecules with linear tricyclic 5/5/5 and 6/5/5 skeletons using a [5 + 2 + 1]/ene approach. The strategy involves a Rh-catalyzed [5 + 2 + 1] reaction followed by an InCl3-catalyzed ene reaction to transform the intermediates into the final target molecules, offering an efficient and feasible synthetic route.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ashish Yamini, Ashish Kumar, Pralay Das
Summary: This article summarizes the main developments achieved on rhodium catalyst in the area of carbonylative heterocyclic synthesis over the past 20 years.
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Chemistry, Organic
Jing Liu, Yi Zhou, Zhi-Xiang Yu
Summary: A six-step total synthesis of isohirsut-4-ene with a 5/5/5 tricyclic core has been achieved using a three-step strategy that involves a Rh(I)-catalyzed [5+2+1] cycloaddition, a Corey-Chaykovsky reaction, and a transannular epoxide-alkene cyclization. This strategy was further applied to synthesize more tricyclic analogues with one or two bridgehead quaternary centers.
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Chemistry, Physical
Charles O. Oseghale, Batsile M. Mogudi, Oluwatayo Racheal Onisuru, Christianah Aarinola Akinnawo, Dele Peter Fapojuwo, Reinout Meijboom
Summary: Surface-active and highly stable cobalt nanoparticles generated from an alkali ion-promoted gold catalyst were used for catalyzed carbonylative [2+2+1] cyclization reaction, achieving up to 93% yield of cyclopentenone adducts. The presence of alkali ion-promoters in the catalyst increased surface basicity and facilitated the reduction of robust mesoporous cobalt oxide to metallic cobalt, thus enhancing the catalyst activity under milder reaction conditions. Ultimately, a sustainable, highly reusable, and environmentally friendly green catalyst for carbonylation reactions was successfully developed.
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Chemistry, Organic
Jiang-Xi Yu, Li-Jun Wu, Zhi-Qiang Wang, Zhi-Feng Xu, Jin-Heng Li
Summary: A new method for the synthesis of 3-ethynyl-1-methylene-1,2-dihydronaphthalenes is described, involving copper-promoted palladium-catalyzed intermolecular alkynylative [5 + 1] carboannulation of 1-arylphenyl-prop-2-yn-1-yl acetates. The method shows excellent selectivity control, broad substrate scope, and good tolerance of functional groups by using two terminal alkyne molecules as alkynylation reagent and a one-carbon unit.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Xin-Ting Liang, Bao-Chuan Sun, Chang Liu, Yuan-He Li, Nan Zhang, Qian-Qian Xu, Zhong-Chao Zhang, Yi-Xin Han, Jia-Hua Chen, Zhen Yang
Summary: A concise and diastereoselective method has been developed for the construction of the key ring system of spirochensilide A, paving the way for the first asymmetric total synthesis of (-)-spirochensilide A.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Linwei Zeng, Fengzhi Zhang, Sunliang Cui
Summary: A modular and practical click chemistry is developed for the atroposelective synthesis of 1-triazolyl-2-naphthylamines. This method involves a [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction under Rh-catalysis to assemble various aromatic or aliphatic azides with 1-alkynyl-2-naphthylamines, resulting in valuable 1-triazolyl-2-naphthylamine scaffolds. This asymmetric click technology offers easily accessible starting materials, mild reaction conditions, facile scalability, and good enantioselectivity. The thermostability of the products highlights their great potential for applications, while the synthetic transformations further enhance the molecular diversity of atropisomers.