Radical cycloaddition reactions(RCRs) are highly effective methods for constructing complex carbo-and heterocycles,which are frequently encountered in natural products that exhibit intriguing biological properties and...Radical cycloaddition reactions(RCRs) are highly effective methods for constructing complex carbo-and heterocycles,which are frequently encountered in natural products that exhibit intriguing biological properties and hold significant potential for applications in medicinal chemistry.Radical-mediated cycloaddition strategies,which recycle radical character,are particularly appealing because they require only a catalytic amount of reagent and promise reactions with theoretically high atom economy.This review focuses on recent developments and synthetic applications in RCRs,with an emphasis on visible lightinduced radical photocycloaddition reactions(RPCRs),transition metal-catalyzed approaches,and small molecule-catalyzed methods.By highlighting some outstanding innovations and addressing current challenges,this review aims to identify potential areas for improvement.These advancements will provide more efficient pathways for the synthesis of natural product molecules and offer valuable insights for the development of new synthetic methodologies.展开更多
Bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes(BCHs) are structurally unique C(sp^(3))-rich bicyclic hydrocarbons that are gaining prominence in the field of medicinal chemistry as bioisosteres of benzenoids.The nitrile is an important functi...Bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes(BCHs) are structurally unique C(sp^(3))-rich bicyclic hydrocarbons that are gaining prominence in the field of medicinal chemistry as bioisosteres of benzenoids.The nitrile is an important functionality in drug development due to its ability to improve physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties and facilitate potential noncovalent interactions with drug targets.Consequently,cyanoarene motifs are commonly found in drug development.The introduction of cyano-BCHs as potential bioisosteres of cyano-arenes shows great promise;however,there are currently no catalytic methods available for their synthesis.Herein,we report a palladium-catalyzed enantioselective [2σ+2π] cycloadditions of bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes with arylidenemalononitriles for the preparation of chiral cyano-BCHs.This method accommodated a wide range of substrates and tolerated various functional groups.The cyano-BCH products could be transformed to molecules with diverse functionality.Control experiments suggest that the reaction proceeds via a zwitterionic intermediate generated by palladium-mediated ring opening of vinyl-carbonyl bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes followed by stereoselective 1,2-addition and intramolecular allylic substitution reactions.展开更多
The high porosity and tunable chemical functionality of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)make it a promising catalyst design platform.High-throughput screening of catalytic performance is feasible since the large MOF str...The high porosity and tunable chemical functionality of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)make it a promising catalyst design platform.High-throughput screening of catalytic performance is feasible since the large MOF structure database is available.In this study,we report a machine learning model for high-throughput screening of MOF catalysts for the CO_(2) cycloaddition reaction.The descriptors for model training were judiciously chosen according to the reaction mechanism,which leads to high accuracy up to 97%for the 75%quantile of the training set as the classification criterion.The feature contribution was further evaluated with SHAP and PDP analysis to provide a certain physical understanding.12,415 hypothetical MOF structures and 100 reported MOFs were evaluated under 100℃ and 1 bar within one day using the model,and 239 potentially efficient catalysts were discovered.Among them,MOF-76(Y)achieved the top performance experimentally among reported MOFs,in good agreement with the prediction.展开更多
A Silver-catalyzed enantioselective[3+2]cycloaddition of azomethine ylides with activated alkenes by using a P-stereogenic ligand Ganphos is reported.The method provides an efficient strategy for the effective synthes...A Silver-catalyzed enantioselective[3+2]cycloaddition of azomethine ylides with activated alkenes by using a P-stereogenic ligand Ganphos is reported.The method provides an efficient strategy for the effective synthesis of spirocyclic scaffolds containing a pyrroline motif.Notable features of this approach include good yields,remarkable enantioselectivity,as well as a broad substrate scope and significant step efficiency.展开更多
The first efficiently N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed[4+2]cycloaddition of salicylaldehydes and pyrazole-4,5-diones to directly synthesis of spiro-ketal-pyrazolones bearing both oxygens of the ketal unit in the same ...The first efficiently N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed[4+2]cycloaddition of salicylaldehydes and pyrazole-4,5-diones to directly synthesis of spiro-ketal-pyrazolones bearing both oxygens of the ketal unit in the same ring was disclosed.This reaction was qualified with broad substrate scope,achieving moderate to excellent yield(up to 98%).This method has mild reaction conditions and simple operation,providing a new attractive strategy for the practical syntheses of multifunctionalized spiroketals including pyrazolone structures with mild reaction condition and operational simplicity.Furthermore,the gram scale and derivative transformations have also been achieved.展开更多
A visible-light-promoted[1+2]cycloaddition of gem-difluoroalkenes with aryl diazo esters provides an efficient and important route to 1,1-difluorocyclopropanes.The reaction conditions are mild,and the operation is ver...A visible-light-promoted[1+2]cycloaddition of gem-difluoroalkenes with aryl diazo esters provides an efficient and important route to 1,1-difluorocyclopropanes.The reaction conditions are mild,and the operation is very simple.A number of diazo esters and gem-difluoroalkenes are suitable for this reaction(36 examples),providing the desired products in good yields with excellent diastereoselectivity(>20∶1).展开更多
Photocatalytic CO_(2)cycloaddition reaction presents a promising CO_(2)conversion strategy to establish carbon neutrality.Among emerging catalysts,metal‑organic frameworks(MOFs)have been regarded as paradigmshifting p...Photocatalytic CO_(2)cycloaddition reaction presents a promising CO_(2)conversion strategy to establish carbon neutrality.Among emerging catalysts,metal‑organic frameworks(MOFs)have been regarded as paradigmshifting photocatalysts for their atomic precision in active site engineering,controllable porosity,and exceptional photochemical stability under ambient conditions.However,inherent limitations persist in conventional MOFs,including restricted solar spectrum utilization,inefficient charge carrier separation,and inadequate epoxide activation ability.Recent breakthroughs address these challenges through multiple strategies:ligand engineering,dopant incorporation,and composite construction.This review systematically maps the evolutionary trajectory of MOF‑based photocatalysts,providing mechanistic insights into structure‑activity relationships and providing insights and directions for the design of high‑performance MOF‑based photocatalysts.展开更多
Pyrazolidinones,as significant analogs ofβ-lactam antibiotics,have garnered substantial interest for their enantioselective synthesis.Azomethine imines,recognized as valuable building blocks for the construction of t...Pyrazolidinones,as significant analogs ofβ-lactam antibiotics,have garnered substantial interest for their enantioselective synthesis.Azomethine imines,recognized as valuable building blocks for the construction of these nitrogen-containing compounds,underscore the continuous pursuit of novel building blocks and reaction methodologies within the chemical community.In this paper,we present a cascade cyclization between alkenyl azomethine imines and furan-2(5H)-one to generate chiral coronal polyheterocyclic compounds with high yields and enantioselectivities,catalyzed by dipeptide-derived phosphonium salts.In-vitro biological activity assays highlight the potential of these chiral compounds in drug discovery.Additionally,density functional theory(DFT)calculations elucidate the pivotal role of phosphonium salts,demonstrating their cooperative activations via hydrogen bonding and ion-pairing interactions.展开更多
The first synthesis of flavanostilbenes with a 2-cyclohepten-1-one core was carried out by applying an effective strategy in three steps from abundant polymerized flavanol resources.A key regio-and stereoselective Cu-...The first synthesis of flavanostilbenes with a 2-cyclohepten-1-one core was carried out by applying an effective strategy in three steps from abundant polymerized flavanol resources.A key regio-and stereoselective Cu-mediated[5+2]cycloaddition/decarboxylation cascade was explored and applied without the use of protecting groups,and water as an environmentally friendly solvent contributed to the cascade.The intramolecular[5+2]cycloaddition mechanism,involving oxidation and dearomatization of the flavanol unit as a diene,was proposed and supported by the synthesis of the intermediate.The regioselectivity of the cyclization was found to be dependent on the substitution effects of the stilbene units by the exploration of substrate scope.展开更多
The cycloaddition of CO_(2) and epoxides to synthesize cyclic carbonates is a key strategy for CO_(2) utilization,though heterogeneous catalysts often suffer from instability.Covalent organic frameworks(COFs) present ...The cycloaddition of CO_(2) and epoxides to synthesize cyclic carbonates is a key strategy for CO_(2) utilization,though heterogeneous catalysts often suffer from instability.Covalent organic frameworks(COFs) present a compelling alternative due to their excellent textural properties and abundant Lewis basic sites.Herein,triazine-based COFs(PC-COFs) were synthesized by optimizing reaction time and temperature and were applied to catalyze the CO_(2) cycloaddition with epichlorohydrin(ECH) under solvent-free conditions,Instead of necessity of adding homogeneous co-catalyst,this study reveals a synergistic self-catalysis mechanism,where the carbonate product adsorbed on the Lewis basic PC-COF surface forms catalytic pairs with Lewis acidic carbonates,significantly accelerating the reaction.After five cycles,catalytic activity increased by 35% from 56.2% to 91.4%,and stabilizing over seven cycles.Under optimal reaction conditions,PC-COF-50-30 demonstrated outstanding catalytic performance,with a 98.7% ECH conversion,97.6% selectivity to ECH carbonate and a CO_(2) conversion rate of 9.0 g·g^(-1)·h^(-1).This work provides a valuable example of high-performance CO_(2) cycloaddition catalysts and a strategy to achieve enhanced catalytic efficiency through product-catalyst synergy.展开更多
Mechanism of the cycloadditional formaldehyde has been investigated reaction between singlet with MP2/6-31G^＊ method, dichloro-germylidene and including geometry optimization, vibrational analysis and energies for t...Mechanism of the cycloadditional formaldehyde has been investigated reaction between singlet with MP2/6-31G^＊ method, dichloro-germylidene and including geometry optimization, vibrational analysis and energies for the involved stationary points on the potential energy surface. From the potential energy profile, we predict that the cyeloaddition reaction between singlet dichloro-germylidene and formaldehyde has two competitive dominant reaction pathways, going with the formation of two side products （INT3 and INT4）, simultaneously. Both of the two competitive reactions consist of two steps, two reactants firstly form a three-membered ring intermediate INT1 and a twisted four-membered ring intermediate INT2, respectively, both of which are barrier-free exothermic reactions of 41.5 and 72.3 kJ/mol; then INT1 isomerizes to a four-membered ring product P1 via transition state TS1, and INT2 isomerizes to a chlorine-traasfer product P2 via transition state TS2, with the barriers of 2.9 and 0.3 kJ/mol, respectively. Simultaneously, P1 and INT2 further react with formaldehyde to form INT3 and INT4, respectively, which are also barrier-free exothermic reaction of 74.9 and 88.1 kJ/mol.展开更多
基金The financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.22150410339,W2432012,22301237 and 22171218)the Ministry of Science and Technology China (No.wgxz2022188) is greatly acknowledged。
文摘Radical cycloaddition reactions(RCRs) are highly effective methods for constructing complex carbo-and heterocycles,which are frequently encountered in natural products that exhibit intriguing biological properties and hold significant potential for applications in medicinal chemistry.Radical-mediated cycloaddition strategies,which recycle radical character,are particularly appealing because they require only a catalytic amount of reagent and promise reactions with theoretically high atom economy.This review focuses on recent developments and synthetic applications in RCRs,with an emphasis on visible lightinduced radical photocycloaddition reactions(RPCRs),transition metal-catalyzed approaches,and small molecule-catalyzed methods.By highlighting some outstanding innovations and addressing current challenges,this review aims to identify potential areas for improvement.These advancements will provide more efficient pathways for the synthesis of natural product molecules and offer valuable insights for the development of new synthetic methodologies.
基金funding support from the National Key R&D Program of China (Nos.2022YFA1503703,2023YFA1506700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.22071118,22271162)the Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities for financial support。
文摘Bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes(BCHs) are structurally unique C(sp^(3))-rich bicyclic hydrocarbons that are gaining prominence in the field of medicinal chemistry as bioisosteres of benzenoids.The nitrile is an important functionality in drug development due to its ability to improve physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties and facilitate potential noncovalent interactions with drug targets.Consequently,cyanoarene motifs are commonly found in drug development.The introduction of cyano-BCHs as potential bioisosteres of cyano-arenes shows great promise;however,there are currently no catalytic methods available for their synthesis.Herein,we report a palladium-catalyzed enantioselective [2σ+2π] cycloadditions of bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes with arylidenemalononitriles for the preparation of chiral cyano-BCHs.This method accommodated a wide range of substrates and tolerated various functional groups.The cyano-BCH products could be transformed to molecules with diverse functionality.Control experiments suggest that the reaction proceeds via a zwitterionic intermediate generated by palladium-mediated ring opening of vinyl-carbonyl bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes followed by stereoselective 1,2-addition and intramolecular allylic substitution reactions.
基金financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB 3501501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22225803,22038001,22108007 and 22278011)+1 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.Z230023)Beijing Science and Technology Commission(No.Z211100004321001).
文摘The high porosity and tunable chemical functionality of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)make it a promising catalyst design platform.High-throughput screening of catalytic performance is feasible since the large MOF structure database is available.In this study,we report a machine learning model for high-throughput screening of MOF catalysts for the CO_(2) cycloaddition reaction.The descriptors for model training were judiciously chosen according to the reaction mechanism,which leads to high accuracy up to 97%for the 75%quantile of the training set as the classification criterion.The feature contribution was further evaluated with SHAP and PDP analysis to provide a certain physical understanding.12,415 hypothetical MOF structures and 100 reported MOFs were evaluated under 100℃ and 1 bar within one day using the model,and 239 potentially efficient catalysts were discovered.Among them,MOF-76(Y)achieved the top performance experimentally among reported MOFs,in good agreement with the prediction.
文摘A Silver-catalyzed enantioselective[3+2]cycloaddition of azomethine ylides with activated alkenes by using a P-stereogenic ligand Ganphos is reported.The method provides an efficient strategy for the effective synthesis of spirocyclic scaffolds containing a pyrroline motif.Notable features of this approach include good yields,remarkable enantioselectivity,as well as a broad substrate scope and significant step efficiency.
文摘The first efficiently N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed[4+2]cycloaddition of salicylaldehydes and pyrazole-4,5-diones to directly synthesis of spiro-ketal-pyrazolones bearing both oxygens of the ketal unit in the same ring was disclosed.This reaction was qualified with broad substrate scope,achieving moderate to excellent yield(up to 98%).This method has mild reaction conditions and simple operation,providing a new attractive strategy for the practical syntheses of multifunctionalized spiroketals including pyrazolone structures with mild reaction condition and operational simplicity.Furthermore,the gram scale and derivative transformations have also been achieved.
文摘A visible-light-promoted[1+2]cycloaddition of gem-difluoroalkenes with aryl diazo esters provides an efficient and important route to 1,1-difluorocyclopropanes.The reaction conditions are mild,and the operation is very simple.A number of diazo esters and gem-difluoroalkenes are suitable for this reaction(36 examples),providing the desired products in good yields with excellent diastereoselectivity(>20∶1).
文摘Photocatalytic CO_(2)cycloaddition reaction presents a promising CO_(2)conversion strategy to establish carbon neutrality.Among emerging catalysts,metal‑organic frameworks(MOFs)have been regarded as paradigmshifting photocatalysts for their atomic precision in active site engineering,controllable porosity,and exceptional photochemical stability under ambient conditions.However,inherent limitations persist in conventional MOFs,including restricted solar spectrum utilization,inefficient charge carrier separation,and inadequate epoxide activation ability.Recent breakthroughs address these challenges through multiple strategies:ligand engineering,dopant incorporation,and composite construction.This review systematically maps the evolutionary trajectory of MOF‑based photocatalysts,providing mechanistic insights into structure‑activity relationships and providing insights and directions for the design of high‑performance MOF‑based photocatalysts.
基金Financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21871282,22377113,22301309)Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB0590000)+6 种基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFA0914502)Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Province(No.tsqn202306103,tsqn202306026)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(No.GZC20232509)Distinguished Young Scholars of Shandong Province(Overseas)(No.2022HWYQ-004)Shandong Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.SDBX2023044)Qingdao Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.QDBSH20230202048)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Ocean University of China)。
文摘Pyrazolidinones,as significant analogs ofβ-lactam antibiotics,have garnered substantial interest for their enantioselective synthesis.Azomethine imines,recognized as valuable building blocks for the construction of these nitrogen-containing compounds,underscore the continuous pursuit of novel building blocks and reaction methodologies within the chemical community.In this paper,we present a cascade cyclization between alkenyl azomethine imines and furan-2(5H)-one to generate chiral coronal polyheterocyclic compounds with high yields and enantioselectivities,catalyzed by dipeptide-derived phosphonium salts.In-vitro biological activity assays highlight the potential of these chiral compounds in drug discovery.Additionally,density functional theory(DFT)calculations elucidate the pivotal role of phosphonium salts,demonstrating their cooperative activations via hydrogen bonding and ion-pairing interactions.
基金financial surpport from the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS,No.2021-I2M-1-028)supported by Biomedical High Performance Computing Platform,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences。
文摘The first synthesis of flavanostilbenes with a 2-cyclohepten-1-one core was carried out by applying an effective strategy in three steps from abundant polymerized flavanol resources.A key regio-and stereoselective Cu-mediated[5+2]cycloaddition/decarboxylation cascade was explored and applied without the use of protecting groups,and water as an environmentally friendly solvent contributed to the cascade.The intramolecular[5+2]cycloaddition mechanism,involving oxidation and dearomatization of the flavanol unit as a diene,was proposed and supported by the synthesis of the intermediate.The regioselectivity of the cyclization was found to be dependent on the substitution effects of the stilbene units by the exploration of substrate scope.
基金the financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFB3805504)the National Natural Science Foundation(22208149,22278209,22178165,21921006,22208144)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK20220354,BK20211262,BK20220346) of China。
文摘The cycloaddition of CO_(2) and epoxides to synthesize cyclic carbonates is a key strategy for CO_(2) utilization,though heterogeneous catalysts often suffer from instability.Covalent organic frameworks(COFs) present a compelling alternative due to their excellent textural properties and abundant Lewis basic sites.Herein,triazine-based COFs(PC-COFs) were synthesized by optimizing reaction time and temperature and were applied to catalyze the CO_(2) cycloaddition with epichlorohydrin(ECH) under solvent-free conditions,Instead of necessity of adding homogeneous co-catalyst,this study reveals a synergistic self-catalysis mechanism,where the carbonate product adsorbed on the Lewis basic PC-COF surface forms catalytic pairs with Lewis acidic carbonates,significantly accelerating the reaction.After five cycles,catalytic activity increased by 35% from 56.2% to 91.4%,and stabilizing over seven cycles.Under optimal reaction conditions,PC-COF-50-30 demonstrated outstanding catalytic performance,with a 98.7% ECH conversion,97.6% selectivity to ECH carbonate and a CO_(2) conversion rate of 9.0 g·g^(-1)·h^(-1).This work provides a valuable example of high-performance CO_(2) cycloaddition catalysts and a strategy to achieve enhanced catalytic efficiency through product-catalyst synergy.
文摘Mechanism of the cycloadditional formaldehyde has been investigated reaction between singlet with MP2/6-31G^＊ method, dichloro-germylidene and including geometry optimization, vibrational analysis and energies for the involved stationary points on the potential energy surface. From the potential energy profile, we predict that the cyeloaddition reaction between singlet dichloro-germylidene and formaldehyde has two competitive dominant reaction pathways, going with the formation of two side products （INT3 and INT4）, simultaneously. Both of the two competitive reactions consist of two steps, two reactants firstly form a three-membered ring intermediate INT1 and a twisted four-membered ring intermediate INT2, respectively, both of which are barrier-free exothermic reactions of 41.5 and 72.3 kJ/mol; then INT1 isomerizes to a four-membered ring product P1 via transition state TS1, and INT2 isomerizes to a chlorine-traasfer product P2 via transition state TS2, with the barriers of 2.9 and 0.3 kJ/mol, respectively. Simultaneously, P1 and INT2 further react with formaldehyde to form INT3 and INT4, respectively, which are also barrier-free exothermic reaction of 74.9 and 88.1 kJ/mol.
