Site-Selective α-C–H Functionalization of Trialkylamines via Reversible Hydrogen Atom Transfer Catalysis

Author(s):  
Yangyang Shen ◽  
Ignacio Funez-Ardoiz ◽  
Franziska Schoenebeck ◽  
Tomislav Rovis
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yangyang Shen ◽  
Franziska Schoenebeck ◽  
Ignacio Funes-Ardoiz ◽  
Tomislav Rovis

Trialkylamines are widely found in naturally-occurring alkaloids, synthetic agrochemicals, biological probes, and especially pharmaceuticals agents and pre-clinical candidates. Despite the recent breakthrough of catalytic alkylation of dialkylamines, the selective a-C(sp3 )–H bond functionalization of widely available trialkylamine scaffolds holds promise to streamline complex trialkylamine synthesis, accelerate drug discovery and execute late-stage pharmaceutical modification with complementary reactivity. However, the canonical methods always result in functionalization at the less-crowded site. Herein, we describe a solution to switch the reaction site through fundamentally overcoming the steric control that dominates such processes. By rapidly establishing an equilibrium between a-amino C(sp3 )-H bonds and a highly electrophilic thiol radical via reversible hydrogen atom transfer, we leverage a slower radical-trapping step with electron-deficient olefins to selectively forge a C(sp3 )-C(sp3 ) bond with the more-crowded a-amino radical, with the overall selectivity guided by Curtin-Hammett principle. This subtle reaction profile has unlocked a new strategic concept in direct C-H functionalization arena for forging C– C bonds from a diverse set of trialkylamines with high levels of site-selectivity and preparative utility. Simple correlation of site-selectivity and 13C NMR shift serves as a qualitative predictive guide. The broad consequences of this dynamic system, together with the ability to forge N-substituted quaternary carbon centers and implement late-stage functionalization techniques, holds tremendous potential to streamline complex trialkylamine synthesis and accelerate drug discovery


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akira Matsumoto ◽  
Keiji Maruoka

A novel class of hydrogen-atom transfer (HAT) catalysts based on the readily available and tunable 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) structure was designed, and their photoinduced HAT catalysis ability was demonstrated. The combination of the optimal HAT catalyst with an acridinium-based organophotoredox catalyst enables highly efficient and site-selective C−H alkylation of substrates ranging from unactivated hydrocarbons to complex molecules. Notably, a HAT catalyst with additional substituents adjacent to a nitrogen atom further improved the site-selectivity. Mechanistic studies suggested that the N-substituent of the catalyst plays a crucial role, assisting in the generation of a dicationic aminium radical as an active species for the HAT process.


Synthesis ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaspreet Kaur ◽  
Joshua Philip Barham

Amines and amides, as N-containing compounds, are ubiquitous in pharmaceutically active scaffolds, natural products, agrochemicals and peptides. Amides in nature bear key responsibility for three-dimensional structure, such as in proteins. Structural modifications to amines and amides, especially at their positions α- to N, bring about profound changes in biological activity oftentimes leading to more desirable pharmacological profiles of small molecule drugs. A number of recent developments in synthetic methodology for the functionalizations of amines and amides omit the need of directing groups or pre-functionalizations, achieving direct activation of the otherwise benign C(sp3)-H bond. Among these, hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) has proven a very powerful platform for the selective activation of amines and amides to their α-amino and α-amido radicals, which can then be employed to furnish C-C and C-X (X=heteroatom) bonds. The ability to both form these radicals and control their reactivity in a site-selective manner is of utmost importance for such chemistries to witness applications in late-stage functionalization. Therefore, this review captures contemporary HAT strategies to realize chemo- and regioselective amine and amide α-C(sp3)-H functionalization, based on bond strength, bond polarity, reversible HAT equilibria, traceless electrostatic directing auxiliaries and steric effects of in situ-generated HAT agents.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yangyang Shen ◽  
Franziska Schoenebeck ◽  
Ignacio Funes-Ardoiz ◽  
Tomislav Rovis

Trialkylamines are widely found in naturally-occurring alkaloids, synthetic agrochemicals, biological probes, and especially pharmaceuticals agents and pre-clinical candidates. Despite the recent breakthrough of catalytic alkylation of dialkylamines, the selective a-C(sp3 )–H bond functionalization of widely available trialkylamine scaffolds holds promise to streamline complex trialkylamine synthesis, accelerate drug discovery and execute late-stage pharmaceutical modification with complementary reactivity. However, the canonical methods always result in functionalization at the less-crowded site. Herein, we describe a solution to switch the reaction site through fundamentally overcoming the steric control that dominates such processes. By rapidly establishing an equilibrium between a-amino C(sp3 )-H bonds and a highly electrophilic thiol radical via reversible hydrogen atom transfer, we leverage a slower radical-trapping step with electron-deficient olefins to selectively forge a C(sp3 )-C(sp3 ) bond with the more-crowded a-amino radical, with the overall selectivity guided by Curtin-Hammett principle. This subtle reaction profile has unlocked a new strategic concept in direct C-H functionalization arena for forging C– C bonds from a diverse set of trialkylamines with high levels of site-selectivity and preparative utility. Simple correlation of site-selectivity and 13C NMR shift serves as a qualitative predictive guide. The broad consequences of this dynamic system, together with the ability to forge N-substituted quaternary carbon centers and implement late-stage functionalization techniques, holds tremendous potential to streamline complex trialkylamine synthesis and accelerate drug discovery


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (30) ◽  
pp. 6440-6445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith W. Bentley ◽  
Krysta A. Dummit ◽  
Jeffrey F. Van Humbeck

This report describes the development of a novel C–H amination strategy using both a Cu(ii) Lewis acid and an organic hydrogen atom transfer catalyst to activate benzylic C–H bonds adjacent to aromatic N-heterocycles.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Gorelik ◽  
Victoria Dimakos ◽  
Timur Adrianov ◽  
Mark S. Taylor

Pyranosides undergo site-selective, aerobic oxidations using a photocatalyst, hydrogen atom transfer mediator and bond-weakening co-catalyst.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akira Matsumoto ◽  
Keiji Maruoka

A novel class of hydrogen-atom transfer (HAT) catalysts based on the readily available and tunable 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) structure was designed, and their photoinduced HAT catalysis ability was demonstrated. The combination of the optimal HAT catalyst with an acridinium-based organophotoredox catalyst enables highly efficient and site-selective C−H alkylation of substrates ranging from unactivated hydrocarbons to complex molecules. Notably, a HAT catalyst with additional substituents adjacent to a nitrogen atom further improved the site-selectivity. Mechanistic studies suggested that the N-substituent of the catalyst plays a crucial role, assisting in the generation of a dicationic aminium radical as an active species for the HAT process.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiori Date ◽  
Kensei Hamasaki ◽  
Karen Sunagawa ◽  
Hiroki Koyama ◽  
Chikayoshi Sebe ◽  
...  

<div>We report here a catalytic, Markovnikov selective, and scalable synthetic method for the synthesis of saturated sulfur heterocycles, which are found in the structures of pharmaceuticals and natural products, in one step from an alkenyl thioester. Unlike a potentially labile alkenyl thiol, an alkenyl thioester is stable and easy to prepare. The powerful Co catalysis via a cobalt hydride hydrogen atom transfer and radical-polar crossover mechanism enabled simultaneous cyclization and deprotection. The substrate scope was expanded by the extensive optimization of the reaction conditions and tuning of the thioester unit.</div>


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shunya Ohuchi ◽  
Hiroki Koyama ◽  
Hiroki Shigehisa

A catalytic synthesis of cyclic guanidines, which are found in many biologically active compounds and natu-ral products, was developed, wherein transition-metal hydrogen atom transfer and radical-polar crossover were employed. This mild and functional-group tolerant process enabled the cyclization of alkenyl guanidines bearing common protective groups, such as Cbz and Boc. This powerful method not only provided the common 5- and 6-membered rings but also an unusual 7-membered ring. The derivatization of the products afforded various heterocycles. We also investigated the se-lective cyclization of mono-protected or hetero-protected (TFA and Boc) alkenyl guanidines and their further derivatiza-tions.


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