Yunqing Zhao , Huiyun Ma , Yanxue Bi , Jianghao Ren , Chenting Yan , Gaofeng Bian , Zhifang Li
{"title":"Reversible Stannylenoid Formation from the Corresponding Stannylene and Sodium Phosphaethynolate","authors":"Yunqing Zhao , Huiyun Ma , Yanxue Bi , Jianghao Ren , Chenting Yan , Gaofeng Bian , Zhifang Li","doi":"10.1002/ejoc.202500002","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ejoc.202500002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study reports the synthesis of a novel stannylenoid <strong>2</strong> through the reaction of dialkylstannylene with sodium phosphaethynolate (NaOCP), followed by investigation of its reactivity and stability. Stannylenoid <strong>2</strong> exhibits high stability in THF and remains intact under elevated temperatures for extended periods. Upon irradiation, <strong>2</strong> undergoes CO release reaction, forming a highly stable compound <strong>7</strong>. The solid‐state structure of <strong>7</strong>, determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, reveals a diamond‐shaped Sn₂P₂ moiety with distorted tetrahedral geometry. Computational studies using density functional theory (DFT) confirm the experimental findings, showing strong Sn−P bonding and a nucleophilic character for the phosphorus atoms. The results provide new insights into the reactivity of stannylenoids and their potential applications in synthetic chemistry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":167,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"28 16","pages":"Article e202500002"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143654065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xinyu Zhang , Rutian Sun , Daming Zeng , Prof. Dr. Ming Wang , Prof. Dr. Xuefeng Jiang
{"title":"Cu‐catalyzed Bilateral Linkage of Sulfenamides for the Construction of Benzothiophene‐based Cyclic Sulfilimines","authors":"Xinyu Zhang , Rutian Sun , Daming Zeng , Prof. Dr. Ming Wang , Prof. Dr. Xuefeng Jiang","doi":"10.1002/ejoc.202401467","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ejoc.202401467","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A CuI‐catalyzed bilateral linkage of <em>S</em>‐phenethyl‐sulfenamides with cyclic diaryliodonium salts was developed for the one‐step construction of benzothiophene‐based cyclic sulfilimines. The challenging cyclic sulfoximines can be efficiently obtained via subsequent oxidation. Photophysical properties and DFT calculations reveal that cyclic sulfoximines, compared to cyclic sulfilimines and sulfones, exhibit larger Stokes shifts and reduced HOMO‐LUMO orbital overlap.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":167,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"28 16","pages":"Article e202401467"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143083864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pincer Ligand Facilitated Metal‐Catalyzed Multicomponent Reactions","authors":"Zi‐Qi Tian , Ying Zhang , Man‐Bo Li","doi":"10.1002/ejoc.202401469","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ejoc.202401469","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Multicomponent reactions hold a significant position in the field of organic synthetic chemistry as they can rapidly construct structurally diverse molecules with high atom economy. Pincer ligands possess unique structural and electronic properties, exhibiting remarkable catalytic activity and selectivity in multicomponent reactions. This review systematically elaborates on the research progress of multicomponent reactions involving pincer ligands, thoroughly discussing their mechanism of action in different reaction systems, including crucial aspects such as substrate activation modes, the formation and transformation of reaction intermediates. Meanwhile, an in‐depth analysis of the relationship between the structures of various pincer ligands and their reaction performance is carried out, and multiple representative reaction examples are presented, such as multicomponent transformation processes of carbon‐carbon bond and carbon‐nitrogen bond formation reactions catalyzed by metal‐pincer complexes or metal‐pincer nanoclusters. Furthermore, the future development of multicomponent reactions involving pincer ligands are prospected. It is anticipated that they will play a more crucial role in the development of novel organic synthetic methodologies, drug synthesis, and materials science, providing valuable references and inspiration for researchers in related fields.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":167,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"28 16","pages":"Article e202401469"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143600031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Siriphong Somprasong , Juana M. Pérez , Marta Castiñeira Reis
{"title":"Catalytic Asymmetric Addition and Substitution Reactions with Grignard Reagents: Do We Know It All?","authors":"Siriphong Somprasong , Juana M. Pérez , Marta Castiñeira Reis","doi":"10.1002/ejoc.202401457","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ejoc.202401457","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Catalysis has been a cornerstone in organic synthesis, enabling a variety of highly efficient and selective C−C bond formation reactions, in particular enantioselective addition and substitution of Grignard reagents. Throughout time, we have gained significant understanding into how various factors, such as the influence of the metal source, the nature of the ligands, the substrates or temperature, affect these processes. Recent advances in computational chemistry have further enriched our understanding of this chemistry by elucidating the potential reaction mechanism and providing insight into the rate and enantio‐determining steps in these catalytic transformations. However, challenges persist, and aspects such as ligand optimisation, full mechanistic understanding and scalability remain underexplored. Computational methods, however, present a remarkable potential to surmount these enduring challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":167,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"28 16","pages":"Article e202401457"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142991920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Catalytic Reactions of Alkynyl Sulfides: Versatile Tools in Synthetic Chemistry","authors":"Wenkui Lu , Yao Yuan , Rong Jia , Gangguo Zhu","doi":"10.1002/ejoc.202401475","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ejoc.202401475","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Alkynyl sulfides, a significant class of heteroatom‐substituted alkynes, have garnered considerable attention within the synthetic community because of their distinctive characteristics, such as the enhanced reactivity, precise selectivity control, and facile derivatization via C−S bond couplings. Their transformations can provide a direct access to functionalized organosulfur and even sulfur‐free compounds in a highly regio‐ and stereoselective manner, which is very attractive for many fields, including organic synthesis, material science, medicinal chemistry, and life science. This review summarizes the recent progresses on catalytic reactions of alkynyl sulfides, such as the transition‐metal‐catalyzed controllable functionalizations, including hydro‐, hetero‐, and carbofunctionalizations, electrophilic additions, radical addition‐initiated functionalizations, and formal [2+n] cycloadditions, in which the reaction mechanism, selectivity control, scope and limitations are discussed in detail. Given the rapidly increasing interests and applications of sulfur‐containing compounds in both chemistry and life science, it can be anticipated that this review will be valuable for synthetic chemists and may contribute further development of the alkynyl sulfide chemistry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":167,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"28 16","pages":"Article e202401475"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143385092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stereoselective Strategies for the Synthesis of Functionalized Cis‐Hydrindanes in Natural Product Synthesis","authors":"Vijayanand U. Survase , Kishor L. Handore","doi":"10.1002/ejoc.202500006","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ejoc.202500006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The <em>cis</em>‐hydrindane motif is a bicyclic structure commonly found in many natural products that exhibit significant biological activity. This structural feature is present in a variety of bioactive compounds, particularly terpenoids, steroids, and alkaloids, which are known for their therapeutic potential, including anti‐inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer properties. Due to its prevalence and biological relevance, the <em>cis</em>‐hydrindane framework has attracted considerable attention from synthetic chemists, who have devoted substantial effort toward developing efficient and diverse methods for constructing this important motif. Many of the synthesized <em>cis</em>‐hydrindane compounds have been used as key intermediates or building blocks in the total synthesis of complex natural products. This review provides an overview of strategic approaches for synthesizing functionalized <em>cis</em>‐hydrindanes and its derivatives from 2000 to the present day, focusing on their application in natural product synthesis. By examining the diverse methods and their impact on natural product synthesis, this review will underscore the enduring importance of the <em>cis</em>‐hydrindane framework in both synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":167,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"28 16","pages":"Article e202500006"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143477917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Diksha Bansal , Pooja Sivaganesan , Chibisree Elanchezhian , Gokulprasanth Nataraj , Mrinal Kanti Das , Saikat Chaudhuri
{"title":"Water Mediated Chemoselective Synthesis of Novel Spiro Benzoxazinoindoline and Extended Synthesis of Spiro Benzoxazinoindene Derivatives*","authors":"Diksha Bansal , Pooja Sivaganesan , Chibisree Elanchezhian , Gokulprasanth Nataraj , Mrinal Kanti Das , Saikat Chaudhuri","doi":"10.1002/ejoc.202401488","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ejoc.202401488","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Spirobenzoxazines are a unique class of heterocyclic compounds that combine the structural features of spiro and benzooxazine frameworks, offering enhanced chemical stability and diverse biological activities. Their rigid three‐dimensional structures make them ideal candidates for interacting with biological targets, contributing to their potential in various therapeutic applications, including anticancer, antimicrobial, and enzyme inhibition. However, the development of efficient and sustainable methods for the synthesis of spirobenzoxazines remains a challenge in organic synthesis. In this work, we present a novel and environmentally friendly approach for the synthesis of spirobenzoxazine derivatives. Utilizing water as a green solvent, this methodology offers an efficient and sustainable route for constructing these complex heterocyclic frameworks. By emphasizing eco‐friendly practices, this approach aligns with the principles of green chemistry, providing both high yields and operational simplicity. This advancement not only highlights the potential of spirobenzoxazines in the pharmaceutical and material sciences but also paves the way for future research in sustainable synthetic methodologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":167,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"28 16","pages":"Article e202401488"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143385897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cheong Hoon Park , Seeun Lim , Prof. Dr. Byunghyuck Jung , Prof. Dr. Yunmi Lee
{"title":"Regioselective Formal Hydroamidation of Alkynes: Synthesis of α‐Substituted Acrylamides","authors":"Cheong Hoon Park , Seeun Lim , Prof. Dr. Byunghyuck Jung , Prof. Dr. Yunmi Lee","doi":"10.1002/ejoc.202401484","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ejoc.202401484","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The formal hydroamidation of alkyne is a powerful synthetic method that enables the formation of various α,β‐unsaturated amides. In this article, the efficient formal hydroamidation of terminal and internal alkynes is described, which constitutes the Ni‐catalyzed α‐selective hydroalumination of alkynes and subsequent treatment with isocyanates. This method is gram‐scalable and the synthetic utility is highlighted by the synthesis of a β‐lactam from α‐phenyl acrylamide.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":167,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"28 16","pages":"Article e202401484"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143418433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gayeong Lim , Subin Park , Minji Lee , Dongmin Kang , Prof. Dr. Youngsuk Kim
{"title":"Mechanochemical Dissociation of Singlet Carbene–CS2 Adducts","authors":"Gayeong Lim , Subin Park , Minji Lee , Dongmin Kang , Prof. Dr. Youngsuk Kim","doi":"10.1002/ejoc.202500004","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ejoc.202500004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Owing to the extensive application of singlet carbenes, their generation through the release of small molecules from stable adducts is attracting increasing research interest. This study explores the mechanochemical release of CS<sub>2</sub> from <strong>Carbene</strong>–<strong>CS<sub>2</sub></strong> adducts formed by three distinct singlet carbenes: cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbene (<strong>CAAC</strong>); N‐heterocyclic carbene (<strong>NHC</strong>); and N,N’‐diamidocarbene (<strong>DAC</strong>). Under ball‐milling conditions, these adducts exhibit notably different reactivities; <strong>DAC</strong>–<strong>CS<sub>2</sub></strong> releases CS<sub>2</sub> completely within 20 min, <strong>NHC</strong>–<strong>CS<sub>2</sub></strong> has a slower release rate, while <strong>CAAC</strong>–<strong>CS<sub>2</sub></strong> decomposes into a complex mixture. DFT calculations reveal that the release of CS<sub>2</sub> from <strong>CAAC</strong>–<strong>CS<sub>2</sub></strong> requires the highest activation energy (32 kcal/mol), suggesting that it is inaccessible under the reaction conditions. This is likely because of the higher HOMO energy of <strong>CAAC</strong>, which correlates with a stronger bond with CS<sub>2</sub>, thereby limiting its dissociation. This study highlights how the electronic structures of carbenes influence their interactions with small molecules, paving the way for controlling the reactivity of carbene–small‐molecule adducts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":167,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"28 16","pages":"Article e202500004"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143470688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jie Lv , Ziliang Yuan , Xinyan Yang , Xuning Qiu , Yimeng Yang , Yanrong Ren
{"title":"NHC‐Organocatalyzed Multicomponent Fluorination and Fluoroalkylation for Access to Fluorine‐Containing Compounds","authors":"Jie Lv , Ziliang Yuan , Xinyan Yang , Xuning Qiu , Yimeng Yang , Yanrong Ren","doi":"10.1002/ejoc.202401473","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ejoc.202401473","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fluorine‐containing compounds have garnered significant attention in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. The development of efficient methods for constructing fluorinated structures has become a critical topic in organic synthesis. Additionally, <em>N</em>‐heterocyclic carbene (NHC)‐organocatalyzed multicomponent fluorination and fluoroalkylation have emerged as a powerful strategy for accessing diverse fluorinated compounds. The minireview summarizes the construction of fluorine‐containing compounds <em>via</em> NHC‐organocatalyzed multicomponent reactions over the past 15 years. Key reaction types include: i) NHC‐catalyzed electrophilic fluorination and trifluoromethylation; and ii) NHC‐catalyzed radical fluoroalkylation and cooperative NHC / transition metal catalyzed radical fluoroalkylation. Perspectives and insights into recent advancements in the research field are also provided at the end of the review.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":167,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"28 16","pages":"Article e202401473"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143463027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}