Biocatalysis for Sustainable Organic Synthesis

2004 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger A. Sheldon ◽  
Fred van Rantwijk
Keyword(s):  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Solvent System ◽  
Fine Chemicals ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Organic Syntheses ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Cascade Processes

Biocatalysis offers mild reaction conditions, an environmentally attractive catalyst–solvent system, high activities, and chemo-, regio-, and stereoselectivities, while the use of enzymes generally circumvents the need for functional group activation and avoids protection/deprotection steps required in traditional organic syntheses. This review, using β-lactam antibiotics as an example, discusses recent advances in biocatalysis research towards the goal of ‘green’ methodologies for the manufacture of (fine) chemicals and the emulation of a cell's enzymatic cascade processes.

Ligand-Driven Advances in Iridium Catalyzed sp3 C-H Borylation: 2,2’-Dipyridylarylmethane

Synlett ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret R Jones ◽  
Nathan D. Schley
Keyword(s):  
Recent Work ◽  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Additional Ligand ◽  
Limited Application ◽  
Hydrocarbon Substrates ◽  
Phenanthroline Ligands

The field of catalytic C-H borylation has grown considerably since its founding, providing a means for the preparation of synthetically versatile organoborane products. While sp2 C-H borylation methods have found widespread and practical use in organic synthesis, the analogous sp3 C-H borylation reaction remains challenging and has seen limited application. Existing catalysts are often hindered by incomplete consumption of the diboron reagent, poor functional group tolerance, harsh reaction conditions, and the need for excess or neat substrate. These challenges acutely affect C-H borylation chemistry of unactivated hydrocarbon substrates, which has lagged in comparison to methods for the C-H borylation of activated compounds. Herein we discuss recent advances in sp3 C-H borylation of undirected substrates in the context of two particular challenges: (1) utilization of the diboron reagent and (2) the need for excess or neat substrate. Our recent work on the application of dipyridylarylmethane ligands in sp3 C-H borylation has allowed us to make contributions in this space and has presented an additional ligand scaffold to supplement traditional phenanthroline ligands.

Modern Organic Synthesis in the Laboratory

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Jack Li ◽  
Chris Limberakis ◽  
Derek A. Pflum
Keyword(s):  
Organic Chemistry ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Bond Formation ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Carbon Bond ◽  
Oxidation Reduction ◽  
Carbon Carbon Bond ◽  
Daunting Task

Searching for reaction in organic synthesis has been made much easier in the current age of computer databases. However, the dilemma now is which procedure one selects among the ocean of choices. Especially for novices in the laboratory, it becomes a daunting task to decide what reaction conditions to experiment with first in order to have the best chance of success. This collection intends to serve as an "older and wiser lab-mate" one could have by compiling many of the most commonly used experimental procedures in organic synthesis. With chapters that cover such topics as functional group manipulations, oxidation, reduction, and carbon-carbon bond formation, Modern Organic Synthesis in the Laboratory will be useful for both graduate students and professors in organic chemistry and medicinal chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

scholarly journals Iodonium-Catalyzed Carbonyl–Olefin Metathesis Reactions

Synlett ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (17) ◽  
pp. 1966-1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulia Oss ◽  
Thanh Vinh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Transition Metal ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Olefin Metathesis ◽  
Lewis Acids ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Iodine Monochloride ◽  
Metathesis Reaction ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Recent Developments

The carbonyl–olefin metathesis reaction has become increasingly important in organic synthesis due to its versatility in functional group interconversion chemistry. Recent developments in the field have identified a number of transition-metal and organic Lewis acids as effective catalysts for this reaction. Herein, we report the use of simple organic compounds such as N-iodosuccinimide or iodine monochloride to catalyze the carbonyl–olefin metathesis process under mild reaction conditions. This work broadens the scope of this chemical transformation to include iodonium sources as simple and practical catalysts.

1.9 Oxygen-Centered Radicals

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Zhang ◽  
D. Liu ◽  
Y. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Atom ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Reactive Intermediates ◽  
Radical Addition ◽  
Hydrogen Atom Transfer ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Carbon Carbon Bonds ◽  
Induced Reaction

AbstractOxygen-centered radicals (R1O•) are reactive intermediates in organic synthesis, with versatile synthetic utilities in processes such as hydrogen-atom transfer (HAT), β-fragmentation, radical addition to unsaturated carbon–carbon bonds, and rearrangement reactions. In this review, we focus on recent advances in the generation and transformation of oxygen-centered radicals, including (alkyl-, α-oxo-, aryl-) carboxyl, alkoxyl, aminoxyl, phenoxyl, and vinyloxyl radicals, and compare the reactivity of oxygen-centered radicals under traditional reaction conditions with their reactivity under visible-light-induced reaction conditions.

Arylene–ethynylene macrocycles: Privileged shape-persistent building blocks for organic materials

2012 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 869-878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dustin E. Gross ◽  
Ling Zang ◽  
Jeffrey S. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Functional Group ◽  
Organic Materials ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Alkyne Metathesis ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Dynamic Covalent Chemistry ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Metathesis Catalyst

This report details the advances in synthetic strategies toward arylene–ethynylene macrocycles (AEMs). After a brief description of traditional methods, we summarize recent advances based on dynamic covalent chemistry (DCC) whereby a highly active and functional group tolerant alkyne metathesis catalyst yields scalable quantities of AEMs under thermodynamic controlled reaction conditions.

scholarly journals Recent advances in ruthenium-based olefin metathesis

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (12) ◽  
pp. 4510-4544 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. M. Ogba ◽  
N. C. Warner ◽  
D. J. O’Leary ◽  
R. H. Grubbs
Keyword(s):  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Olefin Metathesis ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Polymer Science ◽  
Enabling Technology ◽  
Broad Applicability ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Metathesis Catalysts

Ruthenium-based olefin metathesis catalysts, known for their functional group tolerance and broad applicability in organic synthesis and polymer science, continue to evolve as an enabling technology in these areas.

scholarly journals The Use of Polymer Supports in Organic Synthesis. II. The Syntheses of Monoethers of Symmetrical Diols

1973 ◽  
Vol 51 (15) ◽  
pp. 2452-2456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Y. Wong ◽  
Clifford C. Leznoff
Keyword(s):  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Support System ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Polymer Support ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Polymer Supports ◽  
Unique Method ◽  
Insoluble Polymer

An insoluble polymer support system was used as a unique method of blocking one functional group of a completely symmetrical difunctional compound. The monotetrahydropyranyl and monotrityl ethers of the symmetrical diols, HO—(CH2)n—OH, where n = 2,4,6,8, and 10, were prepared. Reaction conditions for the preparation of the monotetrahydropyranyl ether of 1,10-decanediol were optimized.

scholarly journals Dioxasilepanyl Group as a Versatile Organometallic Unit: Studies in Stability, Reactivity, and Utility

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayate Saito ◽  
Jun Shimokawa ◽  
Hideki Yorimitsu
Keyword(s):  
Functional Groups ◽  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Multistep Synthesis

Organic synthesis is orchestrated based on precise choices of functional groups and reactions employed. In a multistep synthesis, an ideal functional group should be orthogonal to various reaction conditions and...

Engineering Enzymes and Antibodies

MRS Bulletin ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
Donald Hilvert
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Chemical Reactions ◽  
Food Additives ◽  
Diels Alder ◽  
Fine Chemicals ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Natural Enzyme ◽  
Commercial Applications ◽  
Substrate Concentrations

Phenomenal rate accelerations, exacting selectivities, and mild reaction conditions characterize biocatalysis and have generated considerable interest in nonbiological applications of enzymes. As a result of greater availability and purity, these molecules are now being used increasingly in organic synthesis to prepare complex natural products and novel materials. They are also being exploited industrially in the production of food additives, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals.Unfortunately, for many commercial applications, natural enzymes may be unsuitable. They may be unstable or difficult to isolate; they may function poorly at the temperatures, pH's, and substrate concentrations needed for reaction; or they may lack appropriate specificity. For many chemical reactions, a natural enzyme may not even exist. For example, natural biocatalysts for the synthetically valuable Diels-Alder cycloaddition have yet to be discovered.

Advances in the Mitsunobu Reaction: An Excellent Organic Protocol with Versatile Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharad Kumar Panday
Keyword(s):  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Turning Point ◽  
Mitsunobu Reaction ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Secondary Alcohols ◽  
Rapid Progress ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Basic Objective ◽  
Made In

The beginning of 1970’s may well be regarded as turning point in the area of organic synthesis when an efficient and straight forward strategy for the reaction of primary and/or secondary alcohols with variety of nucleophiles in the presence of triphenylphosphine and azodicarboxylate reagent was discovered by O. Mitsunobu and since then rapid progress has been made in understanding and applying the Mitsunobu reaction for various derivatization reactions. Due to versatile applications and mild reaction conditions associated with the said strategy, the Mitsunobu reaction has received much attention in the last almost fifty years and has been well reported. The basic objective of this review is to pay attention on the recent advances and applications of the Mitsunobu reaction particularly in last decade. The attention has also been paid to describe various modifications which have been explored in the traditional Mitsunobu reaction by substituting P (III) reagents or azodicarboxylate reagents with other suitable reagents or else using an organocatalyst with the objective to improve upon the traditional Mitsunobu reaction. In the present review we wish to report the major advancements achieved in last few years which are likely to be beneficial for the researchers across the globe.

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