Addition Of Isocyanides Research Articles

Photoredox-catalyzed addition of isocyanides with boracene-based alkylborate: Construction of 6-alkylphenanthridine

An efficient synthesis of a variety of 6-alkylated phenanthridine via a cyclization reaction by photoredox catalysis between 2 and isocyanobiaryls and alkylborates is reported. A range of 2-isocyanobiaryls was tolerated well. This cyclization reaction displays excellent functional group tolerance and broad substrate scope, allowing access to desired products in good to excellent yields.

Palladium(II)-Catalyzed Decarboxylative Difunctionalization of Alkynoic Acids To Access (E)-β-Sulfonylacrylamides and DFT Study.

A palladium(II)-catalyzed regio- and stereoselective difunctionalization of alkynoic acids has been achieved using sodium sulfinates and isocyanides to synthesize (E)-β-sulfonylacrylamides. The reaction proceeds via decarboxylative isocyanide addition, followed by sulfonylation. This three-component process works well with aromatic, heteroaromatic, and aliphatic alkynoic acids with good functional group tolerance and excellent regio- and stereoselectivity. DFT calculations were carried out to explain the reaction mechanism and the stereoselective formation of (E)-β-sulfonylacrylamides.

Lewis Acid Mediated Conjugate Addition of Isocyanides to β-Hydroxy-α-diazo Carbonyls: Synthesis of β-Carboxamido-α-diazo Carbonyl Compounds

A Lewis acid mediated conjugate addition of isocyanides to β-hydroxy-α-diazo carbonyls has been developed for the first time. The reaction realizes the efficient construction of quaternary carbon centers and provides a novel and efficient strategy for the synthesis of β-carboxamido-α-diazo carbonyls that would be otherwise difficult to form in a single step. Further applications, including synthesis of methylenecyclohexane, spiro-β-lactam, and nitrogen-bridged tricyclic β-lactam, demonstrated the tremendous potential of the coupling reaction.

Enantioselective Ugi and Ugi-azide reactions catalyzed by anionic stereogenic-at-cobalt(III) complexes

Ugi reactions and related variations are proven to be atom and step-economic strategies for construction of highly valuable peptide-like skeletons and nitrogenous heterocycles. The development of structurally diverse range of novel catalytic systems and the discovery of new approaches to accommodate a broader scope of terminating reagents for asymmetric Ugi four-component reaction is still in high demand. Here, we report a strategy that enables enantioselective Ugi four-component and Ugi-azide reactions employing anionic stereogenic-at-cobalt(III) complexes as catalysts. The key nitrilium intermediates, generated through the nucleophilic addition of isocyanides to the chiral ion-pair which consists of stereogenic-at-cobalt(III) complexes counteranion and a protonated iminium, are trapped by either carboxylic acids or in situ-generated hydrazoic acid, delivering α-acylamino amides and α-aminotetrazoles in good to excellent enantioselectivities (up to 99:1 e.r.).

Stereodivergent Synthesis of (Z)-/(E)-β-Sulfonylacrylamides via Tandem Difunctionalization of Alkynes with Sulfinates and Isocyanides.

Stereoselective difunctionalizations of the terminal and internal alkynes with various sulfinates and isocyanides have been achieved to prepare (Z)-/(E)-β-sulfonylacrylamides. The (Z)-β-sulfonylacrylamides were generated via a one-pot process that involves the reaction of terminal alkynes with sulfinates and isocyanides in the presence of iodine in sequential manner. The (E)-β-sulfonylacrylamides were prepared in a two-step synthesis via palladium(II)-catalyzed addition of isocyanide to (E)-β-iodovinylsulfones synthesized from alkynes.

Zn‐Mediated Reductive Addition of Isocyanides with Unactivated Tertiary Alkyl Oxalates

AbstractA facile and efficient method is presented for the synthesis of 6‐alkylated phenanthridine, possessing hindered quaternary carbon centers, by Zn‐mediated reductive trapping of tertiary alkyl radicals with both electron‐rich and electron‐deficient aryl isocyanides using nickel as a promoter. Bench‐stable and operation‐friendly tertiary alkyl oxalates derived from abundant tertiary alkyl alcohols were first used as radical precursors for the alkylation of isocyanobiphenyl species. This reaction displays excellent functional group tolerance and broad substrate scope, allowing access to desired products in good to excellent yields.

NHC-Ni(II)-catalyzed cyclopropene-isocyanide [5 + 1] benzannulation

Isocyanides are common compounds in fine and bulk chemical syntheses. However, the direct addition of isocyanide to simple unactivated cyclopropene via transition metal catalysis is challenging. Most of the current approaches focus on 1,1-insertion of isocyanide to M-R or nucleophilc insertion. That is often complicated by the competitive homo-oligomerization reactivity occurring at room temperature, such as isocyanide 1,1-insertion by Ni(II). Here we show a (N-heterocyclic carbene)Ni(II) catalyst that enables cyclopropene-isocyanide [5 + 1] benzannulation. As shown in the broad substrate scope and a [trans-(N-heterocyclic carbene)Ni(isocyanide)Br2] crystal structure, the desired cross-reactivity is cooperatively controlled by the high reactivity of the cyclopropene, the sterically bulky N-heterocyclic carbene, and the strong coordination ability of the isocyanide. This direct addition strategy offers aromatic amine derivatives and complements the Dötz benzannulation and Semmelhack/Wulff 1,4-hydroquinone synthesis. Several sterically bulky, fused, and multi-substituted anilines and unsymmetric functionalized spiro-ring structures are prepared from those easily accessible starting materials expediently.

Divergent Electrochemical Carboamidation of Cyclic Amines.

We developed an electrochemical carboamidation sequence that affords either cyclic β-amidoamine products via direct functionalization or linear hydroxybisamide products via a ring opening pathway. The reaction pathway was dependent on the nature of the N-acyl activating group, with carbamate groups favoring direct isocyanide addition to the N-acyliminium ion intermediate and the benzoyl activating group favoring the ring opening-functionalization pathway. Both protocols are one-pot reaction sequences, have general applicability, and lead to peptide-like products of greatly increased molecular complexity.

Migratory insertion of isocyanide into a ketenyl-tungsten bond as key step in cyclization reactions.

Treatment of the side-on tungsten alkyne complex of ethinylethyl ether [Tp*W(CO)2(η2-C,C′-HCCOCH2CH3)]+ {Tp* = hydridotris(3,4,5-trimethylpyrazolyl)borate} (2a) with n-Bu4NI afforded the end-on ketenyl complex [Tp*W(CO)2(κ1-HCCO)] (4a). This formal 16 ve complex bearing the prototype of a ketenyl ligand is surprisingly stable and converts only under activation by UV light or heat to form a dinuclear complex [Tp*2W2(CO)4(μ-CCH2)] (6). The ketenyl ligand in complex 4a underwent a metal template controlled cyclization reaction upon addition of isocyanides. The oxametallacycles [Tp*W(CO)2{κ2-C,O-C(NHXy)C(H)C(Nu)O}] {Nu = OMe (7), OEt (8), N(i-Pr)2 (9), OH (10), O1/2 (11)} were formed by coordination of Xy-NC (Xy = 2,6-dimethylphenyl) at 4a and subsequent migratory insertion (MI) into the W-ketenyl bond. The resulting intermediate is susceptible to addition reactions with protic nucleophiles. Compounds 2a-PF6, 4a/b, and 7–11 were fully characterized including XRD analysis. The cyclization mechanism has been confirmed both experimentally and by DFT calculations. In cyclic voltammetry, complexes 7–9 are characterized by a reversible W(ii)/W(iii) redox process. The dinuclear complex 11 however shows two separated redox events. Based on cyclic voltammetry measurements with different conducting electrolytes and IR spectroelectrochemical (SEC) measurements the W(ii)/W(iii) mixed valent complex 11+ is assigned to class II in terms of the Robin-Day classification.

Iodine Catalyzed C2‐H Formamidation of Quinoline N‐Oxides using Isocyanides: A Metal‐Free Approach

AbstractA molecular iodine catalyzed regioselective insertion of isocyanide into C2‐H of quinoline N‐oxides has been developed. The reaction proceeds through the nucleophilic addition of isocyanide on quinoline N‐oxides followed by rearrangement in presence of iodine. This metal‐free reaction affords rapid access to quinoline 2‐formamides with exceptional functional group tolerance, broad substrate scope and 100% atom‐economy. A library of 33 N‐(2‐quinolinyl)formamides are synthesized, which may find applications in pharmaceuticals and synthetic chemistry.magnified image

A Three-Component Ugi-Type Reaction of N-Carbamoyl Imines Enables a Broad Scope Primary α-Amino 1,3,4-Oxadiazole Synthesis.

A general synthesis of N-protected primary α-amino 1,3,4-oxadiazoles, from N-carbamoyl imines, N-isocyaniminotriphenylphosphorane (NIITP), and carboxylic acids, is described. Featuring an isocyanide addition reaction with N-carbamoyl imines, this efficient three-component Ugi-type reaction was found to be broad in scope with respect to imine, and carboxylic acid coupling partners. Furthermore, the versatility of this method was demonstrated by α-amino 1,2,4-triazole synthesis, the late-stage functionalization of seven drug molecules, and five divergent derivatizations of a primary α-amino 1,3,4-oxadiazole.

Catalytic Atroposelective Dynamic Kinetic Resolution of Biaryl Lactones with Activated Isocyanides.

We report herein an unprecedented atroposelective dynamic kinetic resolution of Bringmann's lactones with C-nucleophiles. By the use of activated isocyanides as the reagent, a wide range of novel axially chiral oxazole-substituted biaryl phenols were accessed in high yields with high enantioselectivities. Key to the success of this process lies in the tandem atroposelective addition of isocyanides to the lactone substrate followed by a rapid cyclization, overcoming the challenge of stereochemical leakage induced by lactol formation.

Efficient Synthesis and Multisite Reactivity of a Phosphinidene-Bridged Mo-Re Complex. A Platform Combining Nucleophilic and Electrophilic Features.

The heterometallic complex [MoReCp(μ-PR*)(CO)6] (3) was prepared in 60% overall yield from syn-[MoCp(PHR*)(CO)2] via a three-step procedure involving complexes syn-[MoCp(PClR*)(CO)2] and [MoReCp(μ-PR*)(CO)7] as intermediate species (R* = 2,4,6-C6H2tBu3). The PR* ligand in 3 displays a novel asymmetric interaction with the dimetal center, involving a double bond with one atom (Mo) and a dative single bond with the other one (Re). Compound 3 underwent thermal isomerization involving a C-H bond cleavage to yield the hydride [MoReCp(μ-H){μ-P(CH2CMe2)C6H2tBu2}(CO)6] and reacted with I2 to give [MoReCpI2(μ-PR*)(CO)6], which displays a symmetrical phosphinidene bridge. Its reaction with methyl propiolate at 293 K proceeded with [2 + 2] cycloaddition of the alkyne and decarbonylation to yield the phosphapropenylidene-bridged complex [MoReCp{μ-κ2P,C:η3-PR*CHC(CO2Me)}(CO)5] as the major product, whereas its reaction with excess CN(4-C6H4OMe) at 273 K proceeded with formal [2 + 1] cycloaddition of the isocyanide and further isocyanide addition at the Re site to yield the complex [MoReCp{μ-η2P,C:κ1P-PR*CN(4-C6H4OMe)}(CO)6{CN(4-C6H4OMe)}], which displays an azaphosphaallene ligand in a novel bridging coordination mode.

Enantioselective Synthesis of Hydrothiazole Derivatives via an Isocyanide-Based Multicomponent Reaction.

Catalytic asymmetric synthesis of hydrothiazole derivatives was developed via a well-organized formal [2 + 1 + 2] cycloaddition reaction triggered by asymmetric addition of isocyanide to alkylidene malonate. Various chiral hydrothiazole derivatives were readily provided in good yield with high enantioselectivity (up to 98% yield, 98.5:1.5 er) utilizing a chiral Mg(OTf)2/N,N'-dioxide complex as the catalyst under mild conditions. Based on the experimental studies and the structure of the catalyst, a possible catalytic cycle was proposed to elucidate the reaction process and activation mode.

IBX-mediated oxidative addition of isocyanides to cyclic secondary amines: total syntheses of alangiobussine and alangiobussinine

The present study describes a robust and general method for the synthesis of C(1)-carboxamides through IBX-mediated oxidative addition of isocyanides to tryptolines and 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolines. In this transformation, IBX plays a dual role of an oxidant and Lewis acid to activate imine facilitating isocyanide addition. Detailed mechanistic investigations were performed by isotopic labeling and real-time NMR experiments. The method was utilized for the gram scale syntheses of two alkaloids alangiobussine and alangiobussinine in 63% and 45% overall yield, respectively.

Phenylphosphinic Acid-Promoted Addition of Isocyanide to 1-Methoxyisochroman Derivatives

Phenylphosphinic Acid-Promoted Addition of Isocyanide to 1-Methoxyisochroman Derivatives

Ugi Multicomponent Reaction Based Synthesis of Medium-Sized Rings.

An Ugi multicomponent reaction based two-step strategy was applied to generate medium-sized rings. In the first linear expansion phase, a series of diamines reacted with cyclic anhydrides to produce different lengths of terminal synthetic amino acids as the starting material for the second phase. The Ugi-4-center 3-component reaction was utilized to construct complex medium-sized rings (8–11) by the addition of isocyanides and oxo components. This method features mild conditions and a broad substrate scope.

Palladium‐Catalyzed Migratory Insertion of Isocyanides into C(thiophene)–SMe Bonds: Access to Atom‐Transfer Reactions

PdII‐catalyzed CN‐directed addition of isocyanides to C(sp2)–SMe bonds of thiophenes (generated in situ) effectively recycles the SMe activating group into thioimidate products. The catalytic sequence includes selective C(sp2)–SMe bond activation/migratory insertion of isocyanides into C(sp2)–PdIV and subsequent C(sp2)–SMe bond‐forming reductive elimination from imidoyl–PdIV–SMe complexes. Through these transition‐metal‐catalyzed addition reactions we have established isocyanides as a new template for atom‐transfer reactions. This groundbreaking research avoids the use of ancillary ligands that is a constant feature of all previously reported addition reactions with C–S bonds. This process proceeds through a high‐valent PdII/IV catalytic cycle, which – to the best of our knowledge – has not been previously reported in this regard. Isocyanide insertion into C(Ar)–S bonds through addition is also unprecedented. Finally, the resulting thioimidates were demonstrated to be convenient precursors for the synthesis of thieno[2,3‐c]pyrroles by targeting the recycled SMe group for the second time in a cascade reaction process.

Kinetics and Mechanism of Isocyanide-Promoted Carbene Insertion into the Aryl Substituent of an N-Heterocyclic Carbene Ligand in Ruthenium-Based Metathesis Catalysts

In situ IR spectroscopy was used to study the kinetics of addition of L = alkyl and aryl isocyanides to the Grubbs second-generation carbene complex Ru(H2IMes)(CHPh)(PCy3)Cl2 (H2IMes = 1,3-dimesityl-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-ylidene), which triggers carbene insertion into an aromatic ring of the N-heterocyclic carbene supporting ligand, forming Ru{1-mesityl-3-(7′-Ph-2′,4′,6′-trimethylcycloheptatrienyl)-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-ylidene}L2(PCy3)Cl2. The rate law was determined to be first order in isocyanide concentration and first order in carbene complex concentration. For various isocyanides CNR the rate increases as R = tert-butyl ≪ cyclohexyl < n-octyl < CH2Ph ≈ CH2CO2Me ≈ CH2SO2C6H4-4-Me < C6H4-4-OMe < C6H4-4-Cl. The proposed mechanism involves reversible addition of isocyanide followed by rate-determining, irreversible carbene insertion and subsequent, rapid addition of the second isocyanide. The carbene insertion is accelerated by the electrophilicity of the carbene, which is enhanced due to ligand binding...

Synthesis and Characterization of Bidentate NHC-CAryl Nickel(II) Complexes: Isocyanide Insertion To Form NHC-η2-iminoacyl Complexes

A bidentate monoanionic NHC-CAryl ligand framework was synthesized, and a host of Ni(II) complexes were prepared. Addition of isocyanides to these complexes led to the formation of NHC-η2-iminoacyl nickel complexes. These complexes were characterized by a suite of spectroscopic techniques, including X-ray crystallography. The η2-iminoacyl was shown to be displaced from the nickel center with oxidant and could then be reattached with reductant.