1. Simultaneous construction of inherent and axial chirality by cobalt-catalyzed enantioselective C-H activation of calix[4]arenes.
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Li T, Zhang Y, Du C, Yang D, Song MP, and Niu JL
- Abstract
The simultaneous construction of multiple stereogenic elements in a single step is highly appealing and desirable in the field of asymmetric synthesis. Furthermore, the catalytic enantioselective synthesis of inherently chiral calix[n]arenes with high enantiopurity has long been a challenging endeavor. Herein, we report an enantioselective cobalt-catalyzed C-H activation/annulation for the efficient construction of inherently chiral calix[4]arenes bearing multiple C-N axially chiral element. By employing the benzamide tethered calix[4]arene as the substrate, the C-H annulation with alkynes can be successfully accomplished, leading to the generation of multiple stereogenic elements. A wide range of calix[4]arenes and alkynes are found to be well compatible, and exhibit good yields, high enantioselectivity and excellent diastereoselectivity. Notably, the gram-scale reaction, catalytic application, synthetic transformations, and chiral recognition further showcase the potential applications of this protocol., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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- 2024
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