A remote cross Rauhut−Currier reaction utilizing vinyl ketones and para‐quinone methides derived from isatins was realized, which was successfully catalyzed using bifunctional phosphines, furnishing chiral 3,3‐disubstituted oxindoles in excellent enantioselectivities and high yields. The mechanistic studies demonstrated the key role of the alkyl hydrogen of the vinyl ketones, which conceivably interacted with the para‐quinone methide carbonyl group via the hydrogen bond, offering a new insight for the design of novel asymmetric reactions.magnified image
A novel method for concisely synthesizing 1,2,4-triazolines via [3+2] cyclization under visible light is reported. These compounds can be easily converted into 1,2,4-triazoles under basic or photoredox conditions. The application of the 1,2,4-triazoles was also investigated via mild operations.
A method of N-fluorocarboxamide-directed
N-heterocyclic-carbene
(NHC)-catalyzed benzylic C–H acylation with aldehydes via the
hydrogen atom transfer strategy is disclosed. This transformation
involves a sequence of single-electron transfer, 1,5-hydrogen atom
transfer, and radical cross-coupling steps. This method offers facile
access to various highly functionalized ketones and exhibits good
chemical yields and functional group tolerance.
Highly regioselective Markovnikov and anti-Markovnikov hydrofunctionalization of alkenes was successfully realized via photoredox catalysis by introducing a urea group and fine tuning hydrogen atom transfer catalysts.
An application of H-bonding interactions for directing the α-C-H oxidation of amines to amides and amino-ketones catalyzed by an organic photocatalyst is reported. The high efficiency of this method is demonstrated by the aerobic oxidation of pyrrolidines, diarylamines and benzylamines bearing urea groups with high yields and a wide substrate scope.
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