{"title":"Investigating the stereo-directing effect of remote participating groups on selectivity in the 2-deoxyglycosylation of galactal†","authors":"Nitin Kumar , Ankit Yadav , Sudhir Kashyap","doi":"10.1039/d4qo02329c","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4qo02329c","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chemical glycosylation is arguably crucial for assembling the structurally defined polysaccharides and glycoconjugates of distinctive biological functions. Predicting and governing the stereochemical outcome in the glycosylation reaction is undoubtedly more challenging and influenced mainly by the configuration of protecting groups (PGs) and ring conformers. In this paper, we exploited the direct influence of stereoelectronically diverse PGs on the anomeric selectivity in 2-deoxyglycosylation. The galactal donors with C-4 <em>O</em>-pivaloyl as a higher electron density group ensured enhanced α-selectivity; practically, trichloroacetimidate (<em>O</em>-TCA) ensured optimal selectivity, affirming the covalent remote group participation (RGP) featuring distinctive ring-bridging oxazepine structures. Mechanistic investigations employing density functional theory (DFT) and experimental studies revealed the perspective of RGP by distal C-4 PGs, which facilitate the stabilization of <sup><em>4</em></sup><em>H</em><sub><em>3</em></sub> and <sup><em>3</em></sup><em>H</em><sub><em>4</em></sub> conformations of oxocarbenium ions <em>via</em> dioxolenium species.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94379,"journal":{"name":"Organic chemistry frontiers : an international journal of organic chemistry","volume":"12 11","pages":"Pages 3426-3437"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143570338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiajia He , Xingjie Luo , Siqiang Fang , Zhishan Su , Changwei Hu , Tianli Wang
{"title":"Mechanistic study on the enantiodivergent kinetic resolution of axial chiral binaphthol via the peptide-phosphonium salt-catalyzed Atherton–Todd reaction†","authors":"Jiajia He , Xingjie Luo , Siqiang Fang , Zhishan Su , Changwei Hu , Tianli Wang","doi":"10.1039/d5qo00119f","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5qo00119f","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Density functional theory calculations were conducted to elucidate the mechanism and stereoselectivity of the Atherton–Todd reaction-guided enantiodivergent kinetic resolution of axial chiral binaphthol catalyzed by peptide-phosphonium salts. The reaction involved the formation of two reactive phosphorus species: diphenylphosphinic chloride and diphenylphosphinic anhydride . Subsequent nucleophilic acylation of the deprotonated diol anion with / yielded chiral <em>O</em>-phosphorylation products. The hydrolysis of was identified as the rate-determining step in the uncatalyzed reaction. Peptide-phosphonium salts accelerated the hydrolysis of , reducing the energy barriers for the → transformation, for the two phosphonium salts with diverse side chains ( and ). In the kinetic resolution process, the chiral peptide-phosphonium salt catalysts simultaneously activated the diol anion and / through ion-pairing and multiple hydrogen bonding interactions. preferentially interacted with and the <em>R</em>-diol anion <em>via</em> favorable π–π stacking, affording the <em>R</em>-product, while exhibited higher affinity for and the <em>S</em>-diol anion due to significant steric effects, leading to the formation of the <em>S</em>-atropisomer. Structural analysis of five representative catalysts revealed that silicon substituents, steric effects from Bn and Boc groups, and dipeptide skeletons collectively contributed to a well-defined chiral environment. These features enhanced the catalyst's rigidity and chiral recognition ability, enabling excellent enantioselectivity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94379,"journal":{"name":"Organic chemistry frontiers : an international journal of organic chemistry","volume":"12 11","pages":"Pages 3389-3402"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143589824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Meizhong Tang , Ye Wang , Shenlin Huang , Lan-Gui Xie
{"title":"Stabilized carbon radical-mediated three-component polyfluoroalkylation of amino acid derivatives†","authors":"Meizhong Tang , Ye Wang , Shenlin Huang , Lan-Gui Xie","doi":"10.1039/d5qo00208g","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5qo00208g","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A three-component protocol for polyfluoroalkylation of amino acid derivatives has been developed. Captodatively stabilized carbon radical-mediated radical carbon–carbon bond formation facilitates the assembly of amino acid derivatives, styrenes and readily available polyfluoroalkyl sources. Various perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl groups are demonstrated to be applicable for the derivation of amino acid compounds. Benzofuran and indole derivatives can also serve as components to ligate fluoroalkyl groups and amino acid derivatives, providing the possibility for dearomative dialkylation of biorelevant fragments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94379,"journal":{"name":"Organic chemistry frontiers : an international journal of organic chemistry","volume":"12 11","pages":"Pages 3373-3379"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143599697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luyao Li , Dandan Pan , Gongming Zhu , Chenhe Su , Bo Zhu
{"title":"Switchable divergent organocatalytic asymmetric reactions of azlactones with 1,4-enediones†","authors":"Luyao Li , Dandan Pan , Gongming Zhu , Chenhe Su , Bo Zhu","doi":"10.1039/d5qo00280j","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5qo00280j","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Highly selective asymmetric divergent reactions of azlactones with 1,4-enediones were accomplished. Catalyst-controlled diastereodivergent construction of bicyclic furofurans was successfully achieved <em>via</em> a Michael/acetalization/lactonization cascade reaction. Additionally, a series of Michael addition products were obtained by tuning substrates. Either fused bicyclic furofurans or Michael addition products were obtained in ideal yields with good to excellent stereoselectivities. Furthermore, bicyclic furofurans could be utilized in a series of synthetic transformations. This work realized the precise control of chemoselectivity, diastereoselectivity, and enantioselectivity simultaneously in a reaction and provided a valuable platform that furnishes structurally diverse molecules for multiple purposes using simple starting materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94379,"journal":{"name":"Organic chemistry frontiers : an international journal of organic chemistry","volume":"12 11","pages":"Pages 3417-3425"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143570336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Single-atom editing for the construction of boron-containing heterocycles","authors":"Xue Li , Yi-Ming Chen , Zhi-Gang Xu","doi":"10.1039/d5qo00210a","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5qo00210a","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent years, there has been a significant surge in research on boron-containing pharmaceuticals, with particular emphasis on their anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, as well as their potential to inhibit tumor growth. The advent of single-atom editing technology, which facilitates rapid modifications to complex molecules, has markedly enhanced the efficiency and speed of pharmaceutical compound synthesis. This review aims to compile and evaluate the extant literature on the synthesis of boron heterocycles employing single-atom editing methodologies. The synthesis of these compounds predominantly entails the addition of atoms to pre-existing boron-containing heterocycles or the insertion of boron atoms into alternative heterocyclic frameworks. Although examples of such reactions are relatively scant and the research has yet to be fully systematized, presenting a somewhat fragmented appearance, the extant body of reactions is sufficiently robust to underscore the importance of these boron insertion processes, thereby attracting greater attention to this field and stimulating the interest of researchers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94379,"journal":{"name":"Organic chemistry frontiers : an international journal of organic chemistry","volume":"12 11","pages":"Pages 3521-3533"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143675178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jinti Moni Kumar , Ivan Huc , Yann Ferrand , Bappaditya Gole
{"title":"Unveiling stereoselective ladders via photo-oligomerization of a diazaanthracene macrocycle†","authors":"Jinti Moni Kumar , Ivan Huc , Yann Ferrand , Bappaditya Gole","doi":"10.1039/d5qo00159e","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5qo00159e","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We present an efficient light-driven oligomerization of a flat aromatic tetra-amide macrocycle containing photoresponsive 1,8-diazaanthracenes. Oligomers with molecular weights exceeding 10 kDa were straightforwardly obtained, isolated using gel permeation chromatography (GPC), and characterized by NMR and mass spectrometry up to an octamer. We finely tuned the side chain size to exclusively favor the <em>exo</em>-[4 + 4] photoadduct over the <em>endo</em>-[4 + 4] photoadduct, thus controlling the stereoselectivity of the photoreaction to produce a single isomer, which yielded ladder-like architectures. The octamer is a ∼10 nm long ladder with a step size of 4.6 Å. The oligomers retained sufficient photoreactivity to undergo further oligomerization, either between themselves or upon adding fresh monomers, to generate longer oligomers. These oligomers are fully degradable as thermal reversibility allows for monomer recovery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94379,"journal":{"name":"Organic chemistry frontiers : an international journal of organic chemistry","volume":"12 11","pages":"Pages 3336-3343"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143695855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electrochemical C(sp3)–S bond cleavage of thioethers: an approach for simultaneous utilization of carbon- and sulfur-fragments†","authors":"Jiawei Huang , Xiaoman Li , Liang Xu , Yu Wei","doi":"10.1039/d5qo00248f","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5qo00248f","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The cleavage and utilization of C–S bonds is a critical challenge in synthetic chemistry, traditionally requiring metal catalysis and disposing of sulfur fragments as wastes. Herein, we report an electrochemical method for the regioselective cleavage of C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–S bonds of alkyl aryl thioethers under mild conditions. This electro-oxidative approach generates the corresponding cationic species of both C- and S-fragments after the cleavage of the C–S bonds. Subsequently, these species are captured by O-nucleophiles and converted into aldehydes/ketones and sulfinates. The simultaneous utilization of both C- and S-fragments not only significantly enhances the atom economy but also offers a sustainable alternative to traditional C–S bond cleavage strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94379,"journal":{"name":"Organic chemistry frontiers : an international journal of organic chemistry","volume":"12 11","pages":"Pages 3454-3461"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143599705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaoman Li , Jiawei Huang , Ji-Xing Zhao , Liang Xu , Ping Liu , Jichang Liu , Yu Wei
{"title":"Electrochemical strategies for N-alkylation and N-acylation of NH-sulfoximines via the decarboxylation and deoxygenation of carboxylic acids†","authors":"Xiaoman Li , Jiawei Huang , Ji-Xing Zhao , Liang Xu , Ping Liu , Jichang Liu , Yu Wei","doi":"10.1039/d5qo00068h","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5qo00068h","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The functionalization of NH-sulfoximines to construct N–C bonds from common carboxylic acids remains underdeveloped. Herein, electrochemical strategies were utilized to enable the chemoselective decarboxylation or deoxygenation of carboxylic acids for the synthesis of <em>N</em>-alkyl and <em>N</em>-acyl sulfoximines. The advantages of these methods include mild reaction conditions, no electrode sacrifice, no external oxidants or metal catalysts, and easy scalability to gram-scale production. Furthermore, 67 diverse sulfoximine derivatives, particularly those incorporating motifs from amino acids and drug molecules, were obtained.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94379,"journal":{"name":"Organic chemistry frontiers : an international journal of organic chemistry","volume":"12 11","pages":"Pages 3445-3453"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143599698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Feng-Cheng Jia , Lei-Xiao Luo , Yao-Hui Chen , Qian Xiang , Xiao-Qiang Hu , Shuang-Xi Gu
{"title":"Strain-release driven α,β-difunctionalization of cyclopropanols with bromonaphthols†","authors":"Feng-Cheng Jia , Lei-Xiao Luo , Yao-Hui Chen , Qian Xiang , Xiao-Qiang Hu , Shuang-Xi Gu","doi":"10.1039/d4qo02439g","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4qo02439g","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Naphthofuran skeletons serve as pivotal structural constituents in plenty of bioactive molecules and luminescent materials. Herein, we present an unprecedented Zn-catalyzed aerobic oxidative ring-opening/[3 + 2] cyclization cascade of cyclopropanols with bromonaphthols, providing an eco-friendly and modular approach for synthesizing naphthofuran derivatives with diverse functional groups. Mechanistic studies revealed that the reaction proceeds through the ring-opening of cyclopropanols, a Michael addition, and an interrupted S<sub>NR</sub>1/radical coupling pathway.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94379,"journal":{"name":"Organic chemistry frontiers : an international journal of organic chemistry","volume":"12 11","pages":"Pages 3469-3474"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143618287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jisen Fan , Yingxue Xu , Jie Shen , Wenju Chang , Huaqiang Zeng
{"title":"Dibenzo-12-crown-4 group as a pore-forming enhancer for anion transport†","authors":"Jisen Fan , Yingxue Xu , Jie Shen , Wenju Chang , Huaqiang Zeng","doi":"10.1039/d5qo00025d","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5qo00025d","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dysregulation of anion transport is implicated in a range of diseases, including congenital myotonia, cystic fibrosis, and hereditary renal lithiasis. While natural anion channels exhibit highly complex and intricate structures, the development of structurally simpler artificial channels holds promise for advancing the understanding of anion transport mechanisms and offering novel therapeutic approaches. Among emerging strategies, the use of side chain–side chain interactions to construct artificial anion channels has shown significant potential, particularly through the application of flexible hydrocarbon side chains to facilitate pore formation. Building on this concept, we introduce a novel scaffold—the dibenzo-12-crown-4 group—which unexpectedly acts as a pore-forming enhancer, rather than a cation transporter. By strengthening side chain–side chain interactions, this group promotes the formation of sizable pores within lipid bilayers, selectively and efficiently transporting anions, rather than cations. Notably, channel exhibits a remarkable high Cl<sup>−</sup>/K<sup>+</sup> selectivity ratio of 17 while showcasing a distinct hierarchy in anion conductivity: ClO<sub>4</sub><sup>−</sup> > I<sup>−</sup> > NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> > Br<sup>−</sup> > Cl<sup>−</sup>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":94379,"journal":{"name":"Organic chemistry frontiers : an international journal of organic chemistry","volume":"12 11","pages":"Pages 3409-3416"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143635461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}