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Wei-Jung Chiu, Ting-Yen Chu, Indrajeet J. J. Barve, Chung-Ming Sun
Summary: A Pd(II)-catalyzed [5 + 2] annulation reaction between N-triflyl aryl indoles and α,γ-substituted allenoates for the synthesis of indole-fused benzodiazepines is described. The use of N-acetylated valine amino acid as a ligand and DMSO as a cosolvent enhances the efficiency of this protocol. The reaction mechanism involves C-H activation, cyclopalladation, coordination, migratory insertion, reductive elimination, and [1,3]-H shift.
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Qi-Jun Yao, Jia-Hao Chen, Hong Song, Fan-Rui Huang, Bing-Feng Shi
Summary: This study reports an unprecedented enantioselective C-H functionalization enabled by a simple cobalt/salicyloxazoline (Salox) catalysis. Chiral Salox ligands can be easily prepared in one step and used for the synthesis of various P-stereogenic compounds with high yields and excellent enantioselectivities. The isolation and characterization of several intermediates provide insights into the mechanism of active catalytic cobalt species generation, the action of Salox ligands, and the mode of stereocontrol.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
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Pinki Sihag, Masilamani Jeganmohan
Summary: A novel methodology for synthesizing diverse indanone compounds through a redox-neutral [4 + 1] annulation of unactivated alkenes with sulfoxonium ylides has been developed. The reaction is highly versatile and can accommodate various unactivated alkenes functionalized with sensitive functional groups as well as substituted sulfoxonium ylides. Additionally, multiple transformations such as ring-expansion, reduction, aldol condensation, and Wittig reaction can be carried out with the synthesized indanones.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Organic
Chikkagundagal K. Mahesha, Sushma Naharwal, Narendra Dinkar Kharat, Sanjay K. Mandal, Rajeev Sakhuja
Summary: A tender-hearted Pd(II)-catalyzed C-H activation of 1-arylindazolones followed by an oxidative [4 + 2] annulation reaction has been successfully achieved, leading to the synthesis of cinnoline-fused indazolones with different regioisomeric forms. This reaction, carried out under mild and aerobic conditions without the use of any metal-oxidant, shows great potential.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Zhenhui Xu, Wangqin Zhang, Chao Xu, Tao Liu, Zhensheng Zhang, Changdi Zheng, Dingguo Song, Weihui Zhong, Fei Ling
Summary: In this study, a cobaltaelectro-catalyzed dehydrogenative [4+2] annulation of arylphosphinamides with alkynes was proposed, which selectively constructs a range of cyclic phosphinamide derivatives. Picolinic acid acts as a ligand to promote this transformation. A total of 38 examples demonstrate broad substrate scope, sufficient functional tolerance, and excellent regioselectivity. No additional oxidants or electrolytes are required, and gram-scale synthesis, late-stage diversification, and removal of the directing group can be achieved. Cyclic voltammetry and kinetic isotope experiments provide a better understanding of the reaction mechanism.
ADVANCED SYNTHESIS & CATALYSIS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Organic
Deepan Chowdhury, Mainak Koner, Suman Ghosh, Mahiuddin Baidya
Summary: Engaging allenes in transition-metal-catalyzed C-H bond activation is a promising strategy for accessing high-value scaffolds. However, the use of cheap and sustainable ruthenium catalysis in this reaction has been elusive. In this study, we report an unprecedented ruthenium-catalyzed (4 + 2) annulation between aromatic amides and allenylphosphine oxides, resulting in high yields of NH-free isoquinolinones. This simple methodology utilizes weak coordination assistance, exhibits high selectivity, and can be applied to the late-stage functionalization of biologically relevant motifs.
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Chemistry, Physical
Dandan Yang, Xian Zhang, Xinghua Wang, Xiao-Ju Si, Jingtao Wang, Donghui Wei, Mao-Ping Song, Jun-Long Niu
Summary: In this study, an efficient cobalt-catalyzed enantioselective C-H activation and annulation of benzamides with alkenes is disclosed. The reaction proceeds within a short reaction time of 10 to 30 minutes under mild conditions and delivers chiral dihydroisoquinolone derivatives with high yields and enantioselectivities. The reaction mechanism is elucidated through density functional theory calculations, highlighting the importance of spin-state change and interactions for controlling the stereochemistry.
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Sanjeev Kumar, Ajay K. Singh
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Qinghe Gao, Zhenhua Sun, Qinfei Xia, Ruonan Li, Wenlong Wang, Siwei Ma, Yixin Chai, Manman Wu, Wei Hu, Peter Abranyi-Balogh, Gyorgy M. Keseru, Xinya Han
Summary: A new general synthesis method has been developed to prepare pharmaceutically important azolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines starting from commonly available 3(5)-aminoazoles, aldehydes, and triethylamine. This direct and practical strategy allows the construction of a variety of compounds, including pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines and [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines, with the capability to synthesize zaleplon, a clinically used drug.
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Chemistry, Organic
Devesh Chandra, Sachin, Upendra Sharma
Summary: A regioselective annulation protocol using N-chlorobenzamide with allenes and vinyl acetate has been developed. The method utilizes a less expensive catalytic system and provides different isoquinolone derivatives. Vinyl acetate acts as an acetylene surrogate and can undergo annulation to give isoquinolone in excellent yield.
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(2023)
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Chemistry, Organic
Jakub Brzeskiewicz, Rafal Loska
Summary: The palladium-catalyzed C(sp2)-H functionalization of bromoaryl aldonitrones leading to benzocyclobutenone-derived ketonitrones is described, allowing for the preparation of a wide range of strained, four-membered ketonitrones with broad functional group tolerance. Downstream transformations of the formed products were demonstrated, illustrating the synthetic utility of the obtained benzocyclobutenone-derived nitrones for the construction of polycyclic nitrogen-containing scaffolds.
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Tuanli Yao, Jiazhe Hui, Tao Liu, Tao Li
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(2021)
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Balu Ramesh, Masilamani Jeganmohan
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JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Ayumi Inami, Yuji Nishii, Koji Hirano, Masahiro Miura
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Yin-Hui Huang, Lin Dong
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(2015)
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ASIAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2018)
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(2018)
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(2019)
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(2019)
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