Microwave-promoted radical addition/cyclization of biaryl vinyl ketones with diacyl peroxides in water under metal-free conditions

This communication reports an efficient microwave-promoted radical addition/cyclization reaction of biaryl vinyl ketones with diacyl peroxides in water under metal-free conditions. A series of 10-methyl-10-benzyl(alkyl)phenanthren-9(10H)-ones were obtained in high yields with good functional group tolerance.

Organic-acid catalysed Minisci-type arylation of heterocycles with aryl acyl peroxides

A metal-free method for the Minisci-type arylation of heterocycles with aryl acyl peroxides has been reported. This strategy enables the rapid and simple synthesis of a series of Minisci-type adducts...

Pd-Catalyzed solvent-controlled site-selective arene C-H monoacyloxylation of pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives

An efficient and highly regioselective Pd-catalyzed direct arene C(sp²)-H acyloxylation of pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives is reported. The key strategy involves the utilization of the unique reactivity of pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine and the employment of pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine as the directing group. A variety of monoacyloxylated pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives can be achieved by switching the solvents under mild conditions, and they can be further modified and exhibit various biological activities.

Diacyl peroxides: practical reagents as aryl and alkyl radical sources

Diacyl peroxides, which can be easily synthesized from corresponding carboxylic acids, are commonly utilized as radical initiators and one electron oxidants. Under thermal, transition-metal catalysis or irradiation conditions the cleavage of relatively weak O-O bonds would occur followed by CO₂ extrusion to generate the corresponding aryl or alkyl radicals. Thus, diacyl peroxides can be employed as ideal arylating and alkylating reagents in organic synthesis, including C-H/N-H arylation/alkylation, aryl/alkyl radical addition to unsaturated bonds, hetero arylation/alkylation, eliminative arylation/alkylation, perfluoroalkylation etc. Moreover, these arylation/alkylation protocols have been successfully utilized in the synthesis and late-stage functionalization of natural products as well as bioactive molecules. In this review, recent advances on arylation and alkylation using diacyl peroxides as aryl and alkyl radical sources are summarized and discussed.

Copper-catalyzed three-component oxycyanation of alkenes

A copper-catalyzed radical oxycyanation of unactivated alkenes and styrenes to produce beta-cyanohydrin derivatives with the cyano group attached on the more substituted carbon center was reported.

Recent advances in reactions using diacyl peroxides as sources of O- and C-functional groups

This review summarizes recent advances in reactions utilizing diacyl peroxides as O- and C-sources, with examples illustrating how the reactivity of diacyl peroxides in organic reactions can be controlled.

Photocatalyst-, metal- and additive-free, direct C–H arylation of quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones with aryl acyl peroxides induced by visible light

A visible light-mediated direct C–H arylation of quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones with aryl acyl peroxides has been developed.

A versatile rhodium(iii) catalyst for direct acyloxylation of aryl and alkenyl C–H bonds with carboxylic acids

Rh(iii)-Catalyzed highly regioselective direct acyloxylation of aryl and alkenyl sp² C–H bonds with various carboxylic acids has been developed.

Selective remote esterification of 8-aminoquinoline amides via copper(ii)-catalyzed C(sp2)–O cross-coupling reaction

The remote C–O coupling of quinoline amides at the C5 position has been established using cheap and readily available copper catalyst under mild conditions.

Iron(iii)-catalyzed chelation assisted remote C–H bond oxygenation of 8-amidoquinolines

We have developed a simple, efficient oxygenation of C–H bonds that are geometrically inaccessible in 8-amidoquinolines with inexpensive and nontoxic iron(iii) catalyst. The chelation assisted remote benzoxylation protocol tolerates a wide substrate scope and is operationally simple.

Palladium/silver reagent-promoted aryl phosphorylation: flexible synthesis of substituted-3-benzylidene-2-(2-(diphenylphosphoryl)-aryl)-isoindolin-1-one

A novel Pd(OAc)₂/Ag₂CO₃-catalyzed coupling reaction was investigated. Substituted 3-benzylidene-2-arylisoindolin-1-ones was reacted with diphenylphosphine oxide to afford 3-arylidene-2-(2-(diphenylphosphoryl)aryl)isoindolin-1-ones.

Cp*Co(iii)-catalyzed ortho-amidation of azobenzenes with dioxazolones

Herein we have reported a decarboxylative ortho-amidation of azobenzene via cobalt catalyzed C–H amidation with dioxazolone.

Direct arylation of inactivated benzene with aryl acyl peroxides toward biaryls

A direct arylation of inactivated benzene with acyl peroxides toward biaryls under metal-free, base-free and additive-free conditions was developed.

Direct P-functionalization of azobenzene by a cationic phosphidozirconocene complex

Cooperation between zirconium and phosphorus enables the direct synthesis of a new PNN ligand via a spectrosopically characterized σ^H adduct.

Palladium-catalyzed decarboxylative ortho-arylation of 2-pyridyl sulfoxides with benzoyl peroxides

A palladium catalyzed efficient strategy for regio-selective ortho-arylation of sulfoxides with aryl acyl peroxides via decarboxylation has been developed.

Rhenium-catalyzed C-H aminocarbonylation of azobenzenes with isocyanates

The first C-H aminocarbonylation of azobenzenes with isocyanates is achieved by using rhenium-catalysis, which provides an expedient and atom-economical access to varied o-azobenzamides from readily available starting materials. The reaction efficiency can be enhanced by the catalytic use of sodium acetate via accelerated C-H bond activation.

Rhenium-Catalyzed [4 + 1] Annulation of Azobenzenes and Aldehydes via Isolable Cyclic Rhenium(I) Complexes

The first Re-catalyzed [4 + 1] annulation of azobenzenes with aldehydes was developed to furnish 2H-indazoles via isolable and characterized cyclic Re(I)-complexes. For the first time, the acetate-acceleration effect is showcased in Re-catalyzed C-H activation reactions. Remarkably, mechanistic studies revealed an irreversible aldehyde-insertion step, which is in sharp contrast to those of previous Rh- and Co-systems.

Metal-free radical oxidative decarboxylation/cyclization of acyl peroxides and 2-isocyanobiphenyls

A radical oxidative decarboxylation/cyclization of acyl peroxides and 2-isocyanobiphenyls was achieved, leading to 6-substituted phenanthridines under metal-free and base-free conditions.

Palladium-catalyzed direct ortho-ethoxycarbonylation of azobenzenes and azoxybenzenes with diethyl azodicarboxylate

A palladium-catalyzed direct ortho-ethoxycarbonylation of azobenzenes and azoxybenzenes with diethyl azodicarboxylate (DEAD) was developed under mild reaction conditions.

Bu4NI-catalyzed direct α-oxyacylation of diarylethanones with acyl peroxides

The Bu₄NI catalyzed α-oxyacylation of diarylethanones with acyl peroxides is developed leading to α-oxyacylated diarylethanones in moderate to good yields.

Palladium-catalyzed direct ortho-sulfonylation of azobenzenes with arylsulfonyl chlorides via C–H activation

ortho-Sulfonylated azobenzenes were obtained in moderate to high yields by direct ortho-sulfonylation of azobenzenes' C–H bond with arylsulfonyl chlorides.

Palladium-catalyzed direct ortho C–O bond construction of azoxybenzenes with carboxylic acids and alcohols

A Pd(ii) catalyzed C–O bond formation of azoxybenzenes has been developed.

Palladium-catalyzed direct regioselective ortho-phosphonation of aromatic azo compounds with dialkyl phosphites

An efficient palladium-catalyzed regioselective C-P bond formation of azo compounds through C-H bond functionalization using dialkyl phosphites as phosphorus source under mild conditions was developed. A series of both symmetrical and unsymmetrical azoarenes were successfully phosphonylated through this procedure with tolerance of a broad range of functional groups.