Amanda R Morgan,Janine M Holleworth,Nabarupa Bhattacharjee,Amar H Flood
{"title":"Multi-Ion Complexes and Competition from Bulky BArF- Anions for Chloride Binding in Ion Pairing Conditions.","authors":"Amanda R Morgan,Janine M Holleworth,Nabarupa Bhattacharjee,Amar H Flood","doi":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01750","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.joc.5c01750","url":null,"abstract":"Cationic charges have long been used to enhance anion binding. Embedding charge introduces strong ion pairing for target anions but also for off-target ions, ultimately generating a mixture of multi-ion species that are hard to identify and quantify. While many sidestep this problem using polar solvents and weakly coordinating ions, these approaches exclude a substantial cross-section of conditions found in applications spanning recognition, assembly, separations, templation, and catalysis. To confront this complexity, we study the binding of an anion to a cationic receptor featuring low shape complementarity in a low-polarity solvent to maximize ionic interactions. We prepared the receptor as a salt of the weakly coordinating tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate (BArF-) anion and studied the binding of small chloride (Cl-) and medium-sized iodide (I-) anions. Surprisingly, the use of the bulky BArF- anion does not suppress ion pairing interactions, with 65% of the receptor being paired at 0.5 mM in dichloromethane. We observe multi-ion receptor-Cl- complexes (2:1, 1:1, 1:2), reinforcing the complexity that emerges when working in low-polarity media. We reveal the dependence of affinity on anion charge density and size and that bulky BArF- counteranions compete for chloride binding. These studies reveal the noninnocence of BArF- anions and strategies to quantify multi-ion species.","PeriodicalId":57,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.354,"publicationDate":"2025-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145254675","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}
Koji Yamamoto*, , , Nanako Kiuchi, , , Karen Hara, , , Koji Yamamoto, , and , Yosuke Nakamura,
{"title":"A Family of Helical BN-Nanographenes: Systematic Synthesis, Structures, and Properties of Heterole-Fused Carbazole Azaborine Dimers","authors":"Koji Yamamoto*, , , Nanako Kiuchi, , , Karen Hara, , , Koji Yamamoto, , and , Yosuke Nakamura, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01330","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01330","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Replacing two carbon atoms with neighboring boron–nitrogen (B–N) units in helical polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can substantially improve the photophysical properties, whereas the reports have remained scarce with underdeveloped structure–property relationships. We herein report the synthesis and physicochemical properties of a series of heterole-fused dimers of carbazole-containing azaborines as a new family of helical BN-nanographenes. We synthesized the carbazole azaborine dimers fused with <i>N</i>-butylpyrrole (<b>1a</b>), <i>N</i>-phenylpyrrole (<b>1b</b>), furan (<b>2</b>), thiophene (<b>3a</b>), selenophene (<b>4</b>), and thiophene <i>S</i>-dioxide (<b>5</b>) via double electrophilic borylation of rationally designed precursors as a key step. Thiophene-fused <b>3b</b> and <b>3c</b> bearing smaller terminal substituents than <b>3a</b> were also synthesized. The central heterole had distinct effects on the electrochemical and photophysical properties, accompanied by strong emission of <b>1a</b>, <b>1b</b>, and <b>2</b> with fluorescence quantum yields of 0.51–0.56. The bulkiness of the terminal substituents had negligible effects on the properties in solution but markedly affected the crystal packing mode and fluorescence properties in the solid state. The structural effects on the electronic structures were also discussed with the aid of theoretical calculations.</p>","PeriodicalId":57,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"90 41","pages":"14487–14499"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145246467","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":"Diastereoselective Synthesis of 3-(Aminoalkylidene)oxindoles via a Nucleophilic Vinylic Substitution of 2-Chloropyridinium Salts","authors":"Hamideh Shirazi, , , Kaveh Imani, , , Behrouz Notash, , and , Ayoob Bazgir*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c00728","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c00728","url":null,"abstract":"<p >A novel, mild, and diastereoselective method has been reported for the synthesis of 3-(aminoalkylidene)oxindoles via a sequential condensation-hydrolysis- nucleophilic vinylic substitution reaction of 2-chloropyridinium salts, isatins, and amines in ethanol at room temperature. The reaction proceeds under mild reaction conditions, offering good yields and diastereoselectivity in a short reaction time using commercially available starting materials, while exhibiting excellent tolerance for diverse functional groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":57,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"90 41","pages":"14363–14372"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145246465","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}
Nurabul Mondal, , , Sunidhi Raj, , and , Lokman H. Choudhury*,
{"title":"Visible-Light-Driven One-Pot Synthesis of Polycyclic-Fused Amino-Thiazoles and Amino-Selenazoles via HFIP-Promoted Multicomponent Cyclizations","authors":"Nurabul Mondal, , , Sunidhi Raj, , and , Lokman H. Choudhury*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01525","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01525","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Herein, we report a multicomponent reaction (MCR) involving arylglyoxal, 4-hydroxycoumarin or 4-hydroxy-1-methyl-2(1H)-quinolone, and thiourea or selenourea in the presence of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) and visible light to synthesize novel pentacyclic-fused aminothiazoles and amino-selenazoles. The reaction proceeds via a one-pot, two-step process: first, an HFIP-mediated three-component cyclization with the formation of two C–C bonds, one C–N bond, and one C–S/Se bond that yields trisubstituted aminothiazoles or amino-selenazoles, followed by a photocyclization step under white LED irradiation, which results in the formation of pentacyclic-fused thiazoles or selenazoles. The overall protocol follows green chemistry principles, offering an atom-economical, energy-efficient, and environmentally benign approach under mild reaction conditions and ambient temperature using visible light as a sustainable energy input.</p>","PeriodicalId":57,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"90 41","pages":"14565–14578"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145246469","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":"Microwave-Driven Solventless Nickel Metalloradical-Catalyzed [2 + 2 + 1 + 1] Cascade Annulation of Polysubstituted Pyridines","authors":"Debashis Jana, , , Sampad Malik, , , Gopal Kanrar, , and , Kausikisankar Pramanik*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01531","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01531","url":null,"abstract":"<p >We demonstrate an eco-friendly and efficient method for the synthesis of biologically relevant polysubstituted pyridines, including pentasubstituted derivatives, using a homogeneous nickel–metalloradical catalyst. This solvent-free strategy under microwave (MW) irradiation employs readily available primary and secondary aryl alcohols along with ammonium acetate to form pyridine scaffolds <i>via</i> catalytic dehydrogenative alcohol oxidation, yielding 68–93% under neat conditions. The MW-assisted four-component (4CRs) domino [2 + 2 + 1 + 1] annulation proceeds through consecutive C–C and C–N bond formations, followed by catalytic dehydrogenative aromatization. The nickel–metalloradical drives dual catalytic cycles: alcohol dehydrogenation and ring aromatization, both <i>via</i> single-electron-transfer (SET) pathways. This one-pot methodology requires only 20 mol % base loading, achieving excellent turnover number (TON ≈ 10<sup>4</sup>) with short residence time (2 h). A wide variety of primary and secondary alcohols have been successfully utilized as substrates (<i>61 examples</i>). Notably, this open-air sustainable approach generates only benign byproducts (H<sub>2</sub>O, H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) without external oxidants or additives. This convenient and cost-effective strategy aligns with green chemistry principles, ensuring simplicity and excellent <i>E</i>-factor values (0.3–0.5), marking a significant advance in highly functionalized pyridine synthesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":57,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"90 41","pages":"14579–14596"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145241817","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":"Water-Promoted Indole Migration of Bis(indol-3-yl)-ynamides Using Zn(OTf)2 as a Lewis Acid Catalyst","authors":"Zhanshuai Xiao, , , Yin Wei*, , and , Min Shi*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01620","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01620","url":null,"abstract":"<p >A zinc(II)-catalyzed cycloisomerization of bis(indol-3-yl)-ynamides in the presence of water has been established for constructing carbonyl-containing bisindole derivatives in moderate to good yields with good functional group tolerance and a broad substrate scope. The reaction proceeds through a 7<i>-endo-dig</i> cyclization followed by a <i>pseudo</i>-1,6-indole-migration, which is supported by isotope <sup>18</sup>O-labeling experiments. Moreover, large-scale synthesis and further synthetic transformation of the obtained product have been also presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":57,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"90 41","pages":"14627–14645"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145241606","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}
Anna Walczak, , , Grzegorz Markiewicz, , , Michał Gliński, , , Miroslava Čonková, , and , Artur R. Stefankiewicz*,
{"title":"From Monomers to Nanocapsules: The Role of Structural Features in Amino-Acid-Derived BTA Self-Assembly","authors":"Anna Walczak, , , Grzegorz Markiewicz, , , Michał Gliński, , , Miroslava Čonková, , and , Artur R. Stefankiewicz*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01500","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01500","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The morphology of supramolecular assemblies can be profoundly influenced by even subtle changes in the molecular structure. In this study, we investigate how variations in amino acid-functionalized benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide (BTA) derivatives affect their self-assembly behavior in nonpolar solvents. Specifically, we examine the roles of linker flexibility, steric hindrance introduced by bulky substituents at the 2,4,6-positions, and the nature of the central core (aromatic vs aliphatic). Our results show that these structural changes lead to strikingly different aggregation outcomes, ranging from monomeric species and ill-defined oligomers to well-defined nanocapsules. These findings highlight the importance of precise molecular design in controlling supramolecular self-assembly and demonstrate how specific structural factors dictate the morphology and properties of the resulting materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":57,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"90 41","pages":"14557–14564"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acs.joc.5c01500","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145246468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Origin of Substituent-Modulated Regioselectivity in Phosphine-Catalyzed [3 + 2] Cyclization of Allenoates and Enones: A Kinetic Shift toward Curtin–Hammett Control","authors":"Gou-Tao Huang*, and , Jen-Shiang K. Yu*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01466","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01466","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The phosphine-catalyzed [3 + 2] cycloaddition of allenoates with enones provides an efficient route to five-membered carbocycles and exhibits regioselectivity that depends on the substituents of the substrates. To elucidate the origin of the substituent effects, density functional theory calculations and kinetic modeling are performed on the reactions of unsubstituted/substituted allenoates (<b>2</b>/<b>8</b>) with arylideneoxindoles (<b>e-iii</b>). Nucleophilic attack of PPh<sub>3</sub> on the allenoate generates interconvertible <i>Z</i>-, <i>E</i>-, and twisted adducts: the former two participate in regioselective [3 + 2] cyclization. For <b>2</b>, the major γ-regioisomeric product forms via the <i>E</i>-adduct. Kinetic modeling predicts an α:γ ratio of 1:99, consistent with the experimentally observed 10:90 selectivity. By contrast, the reaction of <b>8</b> yields the α-regioisomer via the <i>Z</i>-adduct. The computed isomer ratio of 99:1 agrees with the experimental value of >95:5. The switch in regioselectivity is attributed to the interplay between electronic and steric effects. Secondary orbital interactions favor the γ-[3 + 2] pathway. Substituent-induced steric hindrance is found to elevate the activation barriers to cyclization, thereby shifting the kinetic regime toward Curtin–Hammett control and modulating regioselectivity. These findings highlight the pivotal role of adduct dynamics in phosphine catalysis and clarify the conditions under which Curtin–Hammett control governs product selectivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":57,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"90 41","pages":"14541–14556"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acs.joc.5c01466","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145241818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electrochemical Acceptorless Dehydrogenation of N-Heterocycles: Sustainable Synthesis of Aromatic Compounds with Hydrogen Release","authors":"Shiwen Fu, , , Weihang Li, , , Hangxuan Wu, , , Gongyuan Zhao, , , Zhonghui Sun*, , , Jinsong Peng*, , and , Chunxia Chen*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01101","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01101","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Electrochemical catalytic acceptorless dehydrogenation (ECAD) represents an emerging green organic transformation that enables the direct synthesis of unsaturated compounds. This work describes the first electrocatalyst-free and oxidant-free ECAD of <i>N</i>-heterocycles such as dihydropyrimidinones (DHPMs), dihydropyrimidines, and dihydropyridines (DHPs) under ambient conditions. By utilizing an undivided-cell configuration, various dihydro-heterocycles (40 examples in total) were effectively converted into the corresponding products with yields up to 99% at the anode, while generating molecular hydrogen at the cathode. Furthermore, the methodology demonstrated applicability to gram-scale synthesis, highlighting its scalability and industrial practicality. We present a mild, metal-free, and scalable strategy for constructing aromatic <i>N</i>-heterocycles, contributing to the advancement of sustainable organic synthesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":57,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"90 41","pages":"14395–14407"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145241816","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}
Md Tanjul Hoque, , , Pintu Pratihar, , , Prakash K. Mandal, , , Aranya Das, , , Rajjakfur Rahaman*, , and , Dilip K. Maiti*,
{"title":"Visible-Light-Sponsored Organophotoredox-Catalyzed Synthesis of Diverse Sulfones from Unsaturated Entities Using DABSO as a SO2 Source","authors":"Md Tanjul Hoque, , , Pintu Pratihar, , , Prakash K. Mandal, , , Aranya Das, , , Rajjakfur Rahaman*, , and , Dilip K. Maiti*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01881","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.joc.5c01881","url":null,"abstract":"<p >A proficient, prolific, and productive organophotoredox-catalyzed visible-light-driven sulfonylation strategy has been developed for the synthesis of β-ketosulfones, α-sulfones, and vinyl sulfones under benign conditions. The effective sustainable multicomponent methodology consists of operational simplicity, safety, and hazard-free versatility in desired bioactive sulfones, broad substrate compatibility with good to excellent yields, and eco-friendliness to combine alkene/alkynes, DABCO(SO<sub>2</sub>)<sub>2</sub>, and aryl diazonium salts engaging mesityl acridinium perchlorate as a photocatalyst. Herein, a mechanistic hypothesis is outlined based on the quenching experiments and some logically controlled experiments.</p>","PeriodicalId":57,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organic Chemistry","volume":"90 41","pages":"14717–14731"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145241820","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}