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Chemistry, Organic
Emilie Vincent, Julien Brioche
Summary: A new catalyst combination of silver nitrate (AgNO3) and Selectfluor (R) was discovered to efficiently carry out radical deoxyfluorination of cesium oxalates derived from corresponding alcohols. The reaction shows broad functional group tolerance and selectively provides tertiary alkyl fluorides.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Jinli Xu, Chenyue Zhao, Dongping Cheng, Xiaoliang Xu
Summary: A photocatalytic reaction of N-alkyl-N-methacryloylbenzamides with monoalkyl oxalates is reported. The reaction involves the oxidation and subsequent cyclization of monoalkyl oxalates, leading to the formation of alkoxycarbonyl substituted isoquinolinediones. The protocol is applicable to a wide range of monoalkyl oxalates and demonstrates high yields.
ADVANCED SYNTHESIS & CATALYSIS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Yun-Yan Liang, Gui-Fen Lv, Xuan-Hui Ouyang, Ren-Jie Song, Jin-Heng Li
Summary: Simple alkyl chlorides are favored raw materials for introducing complex polychlorinated groups due to their easy availability and low cost. In recent years, there have been advancements in the polychloroalkylation of various substrates using free radical strategies, showcasing the synthesis of complex polychlorinated compounds. This review aims to provide a new perspective in the field and serve as a reference for developing environmentally friendly and sustainable methods.
ADVANCED SYNTHESIS & CATALYSIS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Organic
Hui-Qing Geng, Xiao-Feng Wu
Summary: A copper-catalyzed alkoxycarbonylation transformation of unactivated alkyl iodides has been developed to produce tert-butyl esters in good yields. Other types of aliphatic esters can also be obtained in moderated yields with the addition of extra alcohols. Both primary and secondary alkyl alcohols can react successfully in this reaction.
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Chemistry, Organic
Songyi Li, Chang Lian, Guanglu Yue, Jianning Zhang, Di Qiu, Fanyang Mo
Summary: A transition metal-free stannylation reaction has been developed, which allows for the conversion of alkyl bromides and iodides to trimethyl stannanes. This reaction is operationally convenient, features a rapid reaction, and exhibits good functional group tolerance. Experimental and theoretical studies have elucidated the mechanistic details of this reaction.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Han-Jun Ai, Hui-Qing Geng, Xing-Wei Gu, Xiao-Feng Wu
Summary: In this article, a catalytic alkoxycarbonylation method for unactivated alkyl chlorides is reported, which utilizes a pincer manganese catalyst to overcome the difficulties in activating C(sp3)-Cl bonds. This method enables straightforward access to various esters. Mechanistic studies show that the alkyl chlorides are directly activated through oxidative addition reactions.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Palani Natarajan, Partigya, Pooja
Summary: A novel blue LED-induced method for synthesizing a variety of compounds has been developed without the need for a photoredox catalyst. This method offers advantages such as environmental friendliness, mild conditions, scalability, absence of toxic solvents/additives, and absence of transition metals.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lisa Goclik, Henrik Walschus, Alexis Bordet, Walter Leitner
Summary: A versatile synthetic pathway has been developed for the production of valuable alkyl phenols and anilines. The immobilized bimetallic iron ruthenium nanoparticles on an imidazolium-based supported ionic liquid phase (Fe25Ru75@SILP) serve as highly active and selective catalysts for the deoxygenation of the side-chain without hydrogenation of the aromatic ring. The catalytic system allows operation under continuous flow conditions with high robustness and flexibility.
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Chemistry, Organic
Shihao Li, Haojun Shu, Sheng Wang, Wenqing Yang, Fei Tang, Xiao-Xuan Li, Shilu Fan, Yi-Si Feng
Summary: An intermolecular 1,2-diacylation of alkenes is achieved through cooperative N-heterocyclic carbene and photoredox catalysis mediated by PPh3 and Cs2CO3. This method provides a practical approach for the synthesis of 1,4-dicarbonyl compounds and pharmaceutical derivatives. Regioselective dicarbonyl compounds can be synthesized by utilizing acyl azolium salt. Mechanistic investigations reveal a critical radical/radical cross coupling of ketyl radicals with benzylic C-radicals.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Polyssena Renzi, Emanuele Azzi, Sylvain Ascensio, Stefano Parisotto, Fabrizio Sordello, Francesco Pellegrino, Giovanni Ghigo, Annamaria Deagostino
Summary: This paper explores the potential of diarylmethylium tetrafluoroborates as catalysts for the visible light promoted hydrosulfonylation of unactivated alkenes. These bench stable and easily preparable salts were used as organocatalysts for the first time, with a catalyst loading of just 1 mol% resulting in efficient sulfone product formation. Experimental and computational studies revealed a new mechanism for the formation of the key sulfonyl radical, with the photoactive species being proven to be stable S-C adducts and ion couples, rather than the diarylcarbenium salt itself. The mechanism involves charge-transfer excited states and proton-coupled electron transfer reactions.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Demeng Xie, Yingwei Wang, Xia Zhang, Zhengyan Fu, Dawen Niu
Summary: This research presents the use of alkyl sulfoxides as precursors to radicals in the synthesis of pyridine derivatives. It demonstrates that alkyl sulfoxides, N-methoxy pyridinium salts, and fluoride anions form electron donor-acceptor complexes in solution, which can undergo a radical chain process upon visible light irradiation to produce various pyridine derivatives efficiently. The broad scope of this reaction extends to different sulfoxides and N-methoxy pyridiniums. The synthetic versatility of sulfoxides as radical precursors adds to their significance as a useful tool in chemistry.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
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Chemistry, Organic
Ke-Jin Jiao, Cong Ma, Dong Liu, Hui Qiu, Bin Cheng, Tian-Sheng Mei
Summary: A highly regioselective Ni-catalyzed electrochemical reductive relay cross-coupling has been developed for the direct acylation of benzylic C(sp(3))-H bonds using alkyl carboxylic acids and alkyl bromides. The method provides an alternative strategy for the synthesis of dialkyl ketones, with good yields and tolerance of various functional groups under mild reaction conditions.
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(2021)
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Chemistry, Organic
Yang Ye, Guobin Ma, Ken Yao, Hegui Gong
Summary: A general, mild, and scalable method for hydrodeoxygenation of tertiary alkyl oxalates by Zn/silane under Ni-catalyzed conditions is described. The method is suitable for a variety of structural motifs derived from tertiary alcohols, including the synthesis of a key intermediate en route to estrone.
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Chemistry, Organic
Cai-Yi Li, Yue Ma, Zhi-Wei Lei, Xiang-Guo Hu
Summary: A stereoselective, glycosyl radical-based method has been developed for the synthesis of C-alkyl glycosides via a photomediated defluorinative gem-difluoroallylation reaction. This method demonstrates the feasibility of glycosyl radicals participating in a photomediated radical polar crossover process, offering a diverse array of gemdifluoroalkene containing C-glycosides. Key features of this method include scalability, mild conditions, broad substrate scope, and suitability for late-stage modification of complex molecules.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peng Wang, Yaxin Wang, Helfried Neumann, Matthias Beller
Summary: This study achieved the rhodium-catalyzed formylation of non-activated alkyl chlorides using syn gas, resulting in high yields of aldehydes. The most active catalyst system was found to be Rh(acac)(CO)(2) in the presence of 1,3-bisdiphenylphosphinopropane. The addition of sodium iodide was crucial for the reaction, leading to the formation of activated alkyl iodides as intermediates. Depending on the reaction conditions, either linear or branched aldehydes could be selectively obtained.
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(2022)
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Jorge Garcia Fortanet, Christine Hiu-Tung Chen, Ying-Nan P. Chen, Zhouliang Chen, Zhan Deng, Brant Firestone, Peter Fekkes, Michelle Fodor, Pascal D. Fortin, Cary Fridrich, Denise Grunenfelder, Samuel Ho, Zhao B. Kang, Rajesh Karki, Mitsunori Kato, Nick Keen, Laura R. LaBonte, Jay Larrow, Francois Lenoir, Gang Liu, Shumei Liu, Franco Lombardo, Dyuti Majumdar, Matthew J. Meyer, Mark Palermo, Lawrence Perez, Minying Pu, Timothy Ramsey, William R. Sellers, Michael D. Shultz, Travis Stams, Christopher Towler, Ping Wang, Sarah L. Williams, Ji-Hu Zhang, Matthew J. LaMarche
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(2016)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
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Chemistry, Organic
Justin Y. Su, David E. Olson, Stephen Ting, J. Du Bois
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(2018)
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Food Science & Technology
T. Jin, D. Sun, J. Y. Su, H. Zhang, H. -J. Sue
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(2009)
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David E. Olson, Justin Y. Su, D. Allen Roberts, J. Du Bois
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2014)
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James J. Sahn, Justin Y. Su, Stephen F. Martin
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Annet E. M. Blom, Justin Y. Su, Lindsay M. Repka, Sarah E. Reisman, Dennis A. Dougherty
ACS MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2020)