{"title":"Photocatalytic [4 + 2] Annulation Reaction of Amine and Olefin Mediated by Benzophenone for Tetrahydroquinoline Synthesis","authors":"Jinke Chen, Keying Chen, Juan Zhang, Jinping Tan, Jihong Gu, Kaipeng Huang, Jiansong Fang, Wentao Wei","doi":"10.1002/adsc.70063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.70063","url":null,"abstract":"Herein, the intermolecular radical tandem reaction of tertiary aniline and olefin promoted by benzophenone, which acts as a photosensitizer to accelerate single‐electron transfer, hydrogen atom transfer, and <jats:italic>α</jats:italic>‐aminoalkyl radical formation is reported. The reaction proceeds under mild conditions, exhibits a broad substrate tolerance and high diastereoselectivity, as well as confirms that hydrogen gas is produced in the reaction system, providing a convenient and efficient method for the synthesis of tetrahydroquinoline derivatives.","PeriodicalId":118,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis","volume":"74 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145235312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Three‐Component Modular Synthesis of Maleimide‐Fused Carbazoles and Maleimide‐Fused Indoles Under Transition‐Metal‐Free Conditions","authors":"Qi Yin, Xinlin Zhou, Bin Tan, Xueao Wang, Jiao Liu, Guo‐Jun Deng, Shanping Chen","doi":"10.1002/adsc.70076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.70076","url":null,"abstract":"An NH<jats:sub>4</jats:sub>I‐promoted three‐component cascade cyclization reaction for the modular synthesis of maleimide‐fused benzocarbazoles and maleimide‐fused indoles has been developed. The present approach starts from readily available indoles/pyrroles, cyclohexanones, and maleimides, affording variety of maleimide‐fused benzocarbazoles and maleimide‐fused indoles in 40–83% yields under metal‐free conditions.","PeriodicalId":118,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis","volume":"123 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145235313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Huanhuan Wang, Zheng Wang, Min Li, Wenbo Hou, Quanyu Wen, Ye Zhu, Hui Peng, Guofu Ma, Lei Zhu, Imran Shakir, Yuxi Xu
{"title":"Recent Advances in Synthesis of Covalent Triazine Frameworks: Methods, Mechanism, and Crystallization Effects","authors":"Huanhuan Wang, Zheng Wang, Min Li, Wenbo Hou, Quanyu Wen, Ye Zhu, Hui Peng, Guofu Ma, Lei Zhu, Imran Shakir, Yuxi Xu","doi":"10.1002/adsc.70123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.70123","url":null,"abstract":"Covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) are a class of nitrogen‐heterocyclic covalent organic framework materials based on the triazine ring. They show promising applications in catalysis, gas adsorption, and energy storage thanks to their high specific surface area, designable pore structure, and excellent physicochemical properties. Although a series of synthetic methods have been proposed, the complexity of their synthetic pathways, the challenge of regulating crystallinity, and the ambiguity of the reaction mechanism limit the precise design and performance optimization of these materials. A comprehensive understanding of the numerous synthesis methodologies is pivotal for rational modulation of its structure and performance, as well as for understanding the synthesis mechanism and crystallization effects. Herein, the common manufacturing methods of CTFs are systematically outlined. Additionally, the synthesis mechanisms and ways to improve the crystallinity of CTFs are also covered. Finally, some prospects for the future development of synthetic CTF materials are discussed. This critical review is anticipated to offer a viable research direction for CTFs.","PeriodicalId":118,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145228924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuming Li, Yan Gou, Shanling Hou, Yong Gao, Yaqi Xuan, Zhi Fan
{"title":"One‐Pot Tandem [4 + 4] Annulation of 2‐Fluoro‐N‐arylbenzenesulfonamides with 2‐Methylidenetrimethylene Carbonates: Access to Functionalized Benzoxathiazocines","authors":"Yuming Li, Yan Gou, Shanling Hou, Yong Gao, Yaqi Xuan, Zhi Fan","doi":"10.1002/adsc.70155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.70155","url":null,"abstract":"In this article, a Pd(0)/ NaH‐mediated [4 + 4] cascade annulation reaction of 2‐fluoro‐N‐arylbenzenesulfonamides and 2‐methylidenetrimethylene carbonate is developed, providing the benzo[<jats:italic>b</jats:italic>][1,4,5]oxathiazocine‐1,1‐dioxides in generally excellent yields (71−95%), and some of the enantioenriched products featuring C–N axial chirality are also achieved (up to 88% yield and 60% ee) under mild conditions. Moreover, the synthesized compounds exhibit promising anticancer activity against human cancer cell lines Hela (cervical cancer), highlighting their potential applications for drug screening.","PeriodicalId":118,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145228925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Photochemical Metal‐Free Hydrocarbamoylation of Allylamines","authors":"Mariusz Zalewski, Sebastian Stecko","doi":"10.1002/adsc.70148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.70148","url":null,"abstract":"Herein, a photoredox‐catalyzed protocol for allylamine hydrocarbamoylation under metal‐free and mild conditions is reported. The proposed method utilizes readily accessible 4‐carboxyamido Hantzsch esters as convenient substrates that deliver carbamoyl radicals upon a visible light‐mediated SET process. Their addition to various allylamines proceeds with good‐to‐excellent efficiency and with high levels of regio‐ and chemoselectivity to provide the corresponding γ‐amino acid amides.","PeriodicalId":118,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis","volume":"74 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145215816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Photoinduced Sequential Hydrogen and Halogen Atom Transfer for Direct C–H Functionalization of Quinoxalin‐2(1H)‐ones with Alkyl Iodides","authors":"Jing Cui, Yizhi Song, Yitong Liu, Kaikai Niu, Ling‐Bao Xing, Qingmin Wang","doi":"10.1002/adsc.70151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.70151","url":null,"abstract":"The chemoselective activation of alkyl halides under mild and sustainable conditions continues to pose an ongoing issue in C–H functionalization chemistry. A metal‐free, photoinduced sequential hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) and halogen atom transfer (XAT) method that utilizes transient boryl radicals produced in situ from stable amine‐borane adducts is presented. This platform facilitates effective C(sp<jats:sup>2</jats:sup>)–H alkylation of quinoxalin‐2(1<jats:italic>H</jats:italic>)‐ones through a synergistic HAT/XAT cascade, utilizing easily accessible alkyl iodides and ambient air as the terminal oxidant. The approach demonstrates broad substrate generality, elevated regioselectivity, and favorable functional group compatibility, enabling late‐stage diversification of pharmaceutically significant heterocycles under operationally simple conditions.","PeriodicalId":118,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis","volume":"76 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145215817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cooperative Photocatalysis of 9,10‐Phenanthrenequinone and Sn(OTf)2 for Direct Mannich Reaction of Ethers via Hydrogen Atom Transfer Pathway","authors":"Pradip Ramdas Thorve, Hun Young Kim, Kyungsoo Oh","doi":"10.1002/adsc.70101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.70101","url":null,"abstract":"A dual photocatalytic system combining 9,10‐phenanthrenequinone (<jats:italic>o</jats:italic>‐PQ) and Sn(OTf)<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> enabled the visible light‐induced Mannich‐type addition of ethers to nitrones via direct Csp<jats:sup>3</jats:sup>–H activation. This oxidant‐ and reductant‐free method featured broad substrate scope, good yields, and excellent functional group tolerance. Gram‐scale synthesis and downstream transformations (Suzuki, Sonogashira, Heck) demonstrated its synthetic utility. Mechanistic studies suggested a cooperative cycle where a photoexcited <jats:italic>o</jats:italic>‐PQ‐Sn(II) complex mediated hydrogen atom transfer, generating <jats:italic>α</jats:italic>‐oxy radicals that reacted with Sn(II)‐activated nitrones.","PeriodicalId":118,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis","volume":"110 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145215983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Photo-/Electrochemically Radical Cation-/Anion-Mediated Defluorinative Functionalization of Organofluorides","authors":"Chaozhihui Cheng, Yong-Fei Huang, Li-Jie Wang, Mu-Jia Luo, Qiang Xiao","doi":"10.1002/adsc.70102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.70102","url":null,"abstract":"Radical cation- or anion-based defluorinative functionalization has rapidly emerged as a highly effective method for enhancing molecular complexity, with widespread applications in medicinal chemistry and materials science. Photo-/electrochemistry, as green and sustainable approaches, enable diverse chemical transformations. Remarkable achievements in photo(electro)chemical defluorinative functionalization of radical cations or anions is reported. The generation of radicals via defluorination of organofluorides occurs through three main mechanistic pathways: single-electron reduction, spin center shift, and single-electron oxidation. This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in reactions involving photochemically, electrochemically, or photoelectrochemically initiated radical cation or anion C<span></span>F functionalization of organofluorides to forge a C<span></span>C or C<span></span>X (X = N, B, O, S, or Se) bond. This review highlights challenges and identifies potential areas for improvement. Additionally, the full spectrum of photocatalysts applied in this strategy, including metal-based and organic photoredox catalysts, is reviewed in detail.","PeriodicalId":118,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145209607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mengshan Lou, Weipeng Cao, Ruiqi Gao, Lei Cui, Chunju Li, Jian Li
{"title":"Switchable Annulation of 2‐Isocyanophenyl Propargylic Ester and Diethyl 2‐Aminomalonate: Synthesis of Quinoline‐Fused Pyrrole and Benzo[b]azepin‐2(3H)‐One Skeleton","authors":"Mengshan Lou, Weipeng Cao, Ruiqi Gao, Lei Cui, Chunju Li, Jian Li","doi":"10.1002/adsc.70111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.70111","url":null,"abstract":"A novel cascade reaction of 2‐isocyanophenyl propargylic ester and diethyl 2‐aminomalonate is developed. The flexibility of this protocol enables the selective synthesis of quinoline‐fused pyrrole and benzo[<jats:italic>b</jats:italic>]azepin‐2(<jats:italic>3H</jats:italic>)‐one derivatives in an efficient manner.","PeriodicalId":118,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advancements and Challenges in Reductive Methylation of Carbon Dioxide","authors":"Yubo Long, Meilin Tang, Yixin Liao, Shiqi Xu, Haobing Deng, Jinyao Liu, Peiru Chen, Jinwu Zhao, Wenfang Xiong","doi":"10.1002/adsc.70054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.70054","url":null,"abstract":"Methylation reactions have extraordinary value in organic chemistry, ranging from the assembly of structurally diverse organic functional chemicals to the introduction of methyl groups into pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates. In the context of sustainable chemistry, carbon dioxide (CO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>) has emerged as an idea and alternative greener C1 source. As a result, reductive methylation strategies utilizing CO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> as a methylating agent have garnered substantial research interest in recent decades, particularly for synthesizing methylated derivatives, compounds with broad applications in drug discovery and agrochemical development. In this review, reductive methylations using CO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> as C1 synthon have been summarized and discussed in detail with focus on metal‐catalyzed C/N‐methylation reactions, base catalyzed C/N‐methylation reactions, ionic liquids catalyzed C/N‐methylation reactions, and catalyst‐free C/N‐methylation reactions based on various reductants. We also elucidate substrate compatibility in these reductive methylations, competing side reactions, and representative reaction mechanisms. Furthermore, conclusions and future trends are depicted finally in this review.","PeriodicalId":118,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis","volume":"109 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}