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One-carbon-unit insertion into carbon-halogen (C-X) bonds accompanied by the formation of a new C-X bond and carbon-chain elongation is a powerful synthetic method of complex organohalides. Herein, we developed an indium trihalide catalyzed formal insertion of diazo esters into a C-X (X = Cl, Br, I) bond. In the present system, the reactions of α-aryl diazo esters with benzylic chlorides, bromides, and iodides yielded α-chloro, α-bromo, and α-iodo esters, respectively.

Due to its large bond energy, precisely controllable C–F bond activation is a significant challenge in organic synthesis. A single C(sp3)–F bond transformation of perfluoroalkyl groups is particularly desirable to supply functionalized perfluoroalkyl compounds offering properties that are potentially useful in pharmaceutical and materials chemistry. Recently, the single defluorinative transformation of perfluoroalkyl compounds has been developed via visible-light photocatalysis. Herein, we summarize this field via two main topics. Topic 1 covers the transformations of C(sp3)–F bonds in either perfluoroalkylarenes or perfluoroalkane carbonyl compounds via a defluorinative spin-center shift in the radical anion intermediates. Topic 2 addresses the defluorinative transformations of α-trifluoromethyl alkenes to give gem-difluoroalkenes via a radical/polar crossover process.1 Introduction2 C(sp3)–F Transformations via Defluorinative Spin-Center Shifts3 C(sp3)–F Transformations via a Radical/Polar Crossover Process4 Conclusions

Selective transformation of C-F bonds remains a significant goal in organic chemistry, but C-F insertion of a one-carbon-atom unit has never been established. Herein we report the BF3-catalyzed formal insertion of diazo esters as one-carbon-atom sources into C-F bonds to accomplish one-carbon elongation of benzylic fluorides. A DFT calculation study revealed that the BF3 catalyst could contribute to both C-F bond cleavage and re-formation. This elongation provided α-fluoro-α,β-diaryl esters with a high level of diastereoselectivity. Various benzylic fluorides and diazo esters were applicable. The synthetic utility of this method was demonstrated by the synthesis of a fluoro analogue of a compound that is used as a transient receptor and potential canonical channel inhibitor.

Homologation of alkyl acetates, alkyl ethers, acetals, and ketals was accomplished via formal insertion of diazo esters into carbon–carbon σ-bonds. The combined Lewis acid InI3 with Me3SiBr catalyzed the homologation of alkyl acetates and alkyl ethers. That of acetals and ketals was catalyzed solely by the use of InBr3. The key point of the homologation mechanism is that the indium-based Lewis acids have the appropriate amount of Lewis acidity to achieve both the abstraction and release of leaving groups. The abstraction of a leaving group by an indium-based Lewis acid and the electrophilic addition of carbocation or oxonium intermediates to diazo esters followed by the rearrangement of carbon substituents provide the corresponding cation intermediates. Finally, the leaving group that is captured by the Lewis acid bonds with cation intermediates to furnish the homologated products.

We revealed the effects of the substituents in ligands on properties of Phebox-aluminum complexes. The substituents at the 4-position of Phebox ligands effectively influenced the Lewis acidity via ...

We synthesized novel hypervalent iodines possessing cationic heterocyclic moieties nearby the iodine(III) center. The novel hypervalent iodines exhibited a totally different regioselectivity from common PhI(OAc)2 during the sulfonyloxylactonization of 2-vinylbenzoic acids. The noncovalent interactions between the sulfonyloxy groups and the cationic heterocyclic moieties resulted in a significant change in the regioselectivity, which was revealed by the observation of intermediates and density functional theory studies including noncovalent interaction analysis.

We report a formal carbon-carbon (C-C) bond insertion via the reaction of secondary benzylic halides (fluorides, chlorides, and bromides) with α-diazo esters catalyzed by Lewis acid catalysts. Secondary benzylic halides underwent elongation to afford α,β-diaryl-β-haloesters diastereoselectively. Density functional theory calculation revealed that the present formal C-C bond insertion was the result of Lewis acid-promoted cleavage and the re-formation of a carbon-halogen bond and that the aryl-migration step determined the diastereoselectivity. Various diarylmethyl halides and α-diazo esters were applicable to this reaction system. In addition, ring expansion in cyclic benzylic chlorides was accomplished.

We have achieved the first anti-borylstannylation of alkynes by using (o-phenylenediaminato)borylstannanes. This reaction afforded 1-boryl-2-stannylalkenes with excellent regio- and stereoselectivity by a radical mechanism. This anti-addition manner is in sharp contrast to the syn-selectivity obtained during transition metal-catalyzed borylstannylation. The mild radical conditions enabled a broad substrate scope, and various types of aromatic and aliphatic alkynes were applicable. The origin of regio- and stereoselectivity was elucidated by DFT calculation of the reaction mechanism. The application of the borylstannylation products to cross- or homocoupling reactions provided ready access to either triarylethenes or bisborylbutadienes.

We developed the regioselective anti-carbometalation of alkynyl sulfides via the use of InBr3 and organosilicon nucleophiles to give β-mercaptoalkenylindium compounds. The structure of β-mercaptoal...

The regioselective anti-carboindation of ynamides by using InBr3 and silylated nucleophiles was developed to synthesize (Z)-β-(carbonylamino)alkenylindiums. The X-ray crystallographic analysis of an alkenylindium suggested that the reaction proceeded in an anti-addition fashion. In contrast to reported syn-carbometalations of ynamides by using organometallics, a cooperation of InBr3 and silylated nucleophiles to ynamides achieved an anti-addition, which was supported by DFT calculations. The scope of substrates included various ynamides and silylated nucleophiles, such as silyl ketene acetals and silyl ketene imines. The transformation of synthesized alkenylindiums by iodination, radical coupling, and Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling successfully afforded trisubstituted enamines with high regio- and stereoselectivities.

Organogallium and ‐indium compounds are useful reagents in organic synthesis because of their moderate stability, efficient reactivity and high chemoselectivity. Carbogallation and ‐indation of a carbon‐carbon multiple bond achieves the simultaneous formation of carbon‐carbon and carbon‐metal bonds. Heterogallation and ‐indation construct carbon‐heteroatom and carbon‐metal bonds. Therefore, these reaction systems represent a significant synthetic method for organogalliums and ‐indiums. Many chemists have attempted to apply various types of unsaturated compounds such as alkynes, alkenes, and allenes to these reaction systems. This minireview provides an overview of carboindation and ‐gallation as well as heteroindation and ‐gallation., Organogallium and ‐indium compounds are useful reagents in organic synthesis due their moderate stability. Carbogallation and ‐indation of carbon‐carbon multiple‐bonds achieves simultaneous formation of carbon‐carbon and carbon‐metal bonds. And, heterogallation and ‐indation are used to construct carbon‐heteroatom and carbon‐metal bonds. So, these reaction systems represent significant synthetic methods for the use of organogalliums and ‐indiums. Various unsaturated compounds, such as alkynes, alkenes, and allenes are applicable to these reaction systems to access to organogalliums and ‐indiums with diverse functionalities.

Strong main-group Lewis acids such as silylium ions are known to effectively promote heterolytic C(sp3)-F bond cleavage. However, carrying out the C(sp2)-F bond transformation of vinylic C- F bonds has remained an unmet challenge. Herein, we describe our development of a new and simple strategy for vinylic C-F bond transformation of α-fluorostyrenes with silyl ketene acetals catalyzed by B(C6F5)3 under mild conditions. Our theoretical calculations revealed that a stabilized silylium ion, which is generated from silyl ketene acetals by carboboration, cleaves the C-F bond of αfluorostyrenes. A comparative study of α-chloro or bromostyrenes demonstrated that our reaction can be applied only to αfluorostyrenes because the strong silicon-fluorine affinity facilitates an intramolecular interaction of silylium ions with fluorine atom to cleave the C-F bond. A broad range of α-fluorostyrenes as well as a range of silyl ketene acetals underwent this C-F bond transformation.

Selective transformation of C-F bonds remains a significant goal in organic chemistry, but C-F insertion of a one-carbon-atom unit has never been established. Herein we report the BF

Strong main-group Lewis acids such as silylium ions are known to effectively promote heterolytic C(sp

Site-selective and direct C-F bond transformation of perfluoroalkylarenes was achieved with allylic stannanes via an iridium photoredox catalyst system. The present defluoroallylation proceeds exclusively at the benzylic position through perfluoroalkyl radicals generated by a single-electron transfer from an excited photoredox catalyst to perfluoroalkylarenes. A variety of perfluoroalkyl groups are applicable: linear perfluoroalkyl-substituted arenes such as Ar-nC4F9 and Ar-nC6F13 and heptafluoroisopropylarenes (Ar-CF(CF3)2) underwent site-selective defluoroallylation. DFT calculation studies revealed that the in situ generated Bu3SnF traps F- to prevent a retroreaction from the unstable perfluoroalkyl radical intermediate, and the radical intermediate favorably reacts with allylic stannanes. The synthesis of a bis(trifluoromethyl)methylene unit containing compound, which is an analog that is useful as a pharmaceutical agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes and inflammatory diseases, demonstrated the utility of this reaction.

The oxyindation of carbonyl-ene-yne compounds with indium trihalides proceeded efficiently to give di-, tri-, and tetrasubstituted 2-pyrones bearing a carbon-indium bond. The metalated 2-pyrone and a zwitterion intermediate were identified by X-ray crystallographic analysis. The application of organoindium compounds to oxidation or cross-coupling provided easy access to various multifunctionalized 2-pyrones. Some 2-pyrone derivatives show intense fluorescence only in the solid state (aggregation-induced emission).

We achieved regio- and stereoselective carboindation of terminal and internal alkynyl ethers using InI3 and organosilicon or -stannane nucleophiles to synthesize (Z)-β-alkoxyalkenylindiums. The carbometalation regio- and stereoselectively proceeded in anti-addition fashion, which was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis of (Z)-β-alkoxyalkenylindium products. Theoretical calculation on the carboindation of alkynyl ethers to elucidate the effect of an alkoxy group was conducted in parallel with calculations on a carbon analogue of the alkynyl ether. Reaction profiles and computational data of carboindation suggest that the alkoxy group enhances the interaction between InI3 and an alkyne moiety and reduces the activation energy. Many types of carbon nucleophiles such as silyl ketene acetals, silyl ketene imines, a silyl cyanide, an alkynyl stannane, and an allylic stannane were applicable to the present reaction system to give highly functionalized metalated enol ethers (β-alkoxyalkenylindiums). The prepared β-alkoxyalkenylindiums were transformed to various functionalized tetrasubstituted enol ethers by iodination followed by Suzuki coupling. The synthesis of a seven-membered ring compound containing a phenol ether moiety was accomplished using a sequential process that included the present stereoselective carboindation.

The reaction of α-(carbonylamino)allylic stannanes and alkyl halides using Et3B as a radical initiator selectively afforded (E)-enamides. A radical mechanism enables the E selectivity, which is unusual in a reaction using α-aminoallylic metals. In addition, this reaction system achieved a wide degree of functional group tolerance and an efficient chiral transfer reaction.

Pheox- and Phebox-aluminum complexes were synthesized and subsequently characterized by spectroscopic analysis. These complexes acted as Lewis acid catalysts, and their catalytic activities were controlled by using the Pheox, Phebox, and heteroatom ligands. The Pheox-aluminum complex exhibited an opposite substrate selectivity to AlCl3 in a competitive hetero-Diels-Alder reaction between electron-rich and electron-deficient aldehydes.

Lewis acid catalyzes organic reaction and it gives high impact on selectivity of organic transformations. An organic framework bound to metal center tunes the catalytic activity of metal complex. Triphenolic methane-based ligand to boron or aluminum afforded variety of Lewis acids with fine-tuned Lewis acidity. Selective recognition of aromatic compound was realized by cage-shaped borate with organic framework bearing π-pocket. The cage-shaped aluminum complex catalyzed selective SN2-glycosilation at room temperature. The use of heavier group 13 metal complexes, gallium or indium effectively catalyze organic transformations because of their moderate Lewis acidy. They gave several organic compounds with new π-conjugation system. The gallium or indium salts reacted with alkene or alkynes in a carbometallation manner. The reaction gave useful organometallic compounds in one-step in high stereoselectivity.

A GeCl2-mediated addition reaction of α-(N-phthaloylamino)allylic stannane to aldehydes was achieved to give 1,2-amino alcohol derivatives in high anti-selectivity. Various types of aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes were applicable. The synthesized N-phthaloylamino alcohols were smoothly transformed to aminoalcohols by conventional methods with no loss of stereochemistry.

An organoaluminum-free and catalyst-free anti-carboalumination of alkynes using aluminum trihalides and silyl ketene imines was developed. Three components, an alkyne, AlX3, and a silyl ketene imine, were simply mixed to give the alkenylaluminum bearing a cyano group with regioselectivity. Theoretical calculations revealed the effective activation of the alkyne by AlX3 to enhance the regioselective carboalumination. The synthesized alkenylaluminums were applicable to many organic transformations.

Hydrofunctionalization is one of the most important transformation reactions of alkenes. Herein, we describe the development of an indium-triiodide-catalyzed hydrofunctionalization of alkenes bearing a hydroxy group using various types of organosilicon nucleophiles. Indium triiodide was the most effective catalyst, whereas typical Lewis acids such as TiCl4, AlCl3, and BF3·OEt2 were ineffective. Many functional groups were successfully introduced, and these resulted in yields of 31–86%. Various styrene derivatives were also applicable to this reaction. Mechanistic investigation revealed that the present hydrofunctionalization proceeded through Bronsted acid-catalyzed intramolecular hydroalkoxylation of alkenes followed by InI3-catalyzed substitution reaction of cyclic ether intermediates.

The cyclization of heteroatom-containing alkynes with π acidic metal salts is an attractive method to prepare heterocycles because the starting materials are readily available and the organometallic compounds are useful synthetic intermediates. A new organometallic species in the heterocyclization provides an opportunity to synthesize heterocycles that are difficult to obtain. Herein, we describe a novel cyclic oxymetalation of 2-alkynylbenzoate with indium or gallium salts that proceeds with an unusual regioselectivity to give isocoumarins bearing a carbon-metal bond at the 4-position. This new type of metalated isocoumarin provided 3-unsubstituted isocoumarins that have seldom been investigated despite their important pharmacological properties. Indium and gallium salts showed high performance in the selective 6-endo cyclization of terminal alkynes while boron or other metals such as Al, Au, and Ag caused 5-exo cyclization or decomposition of terminal alkynes, respectively. The metalated isocoumarin and its reaction intermediate were unambiguously identified by X-ray crystallographic analysis. The theoretical calculation of potential energy profiles showed that oxyindation could proceed via 6-endo cyclization under thermodynamic control while previously reported oxyboration would give a 5-membered ring under kinetic control. The investigation of electrostatic potential maps suggested that the differences in the atomic characters of indium, boron and their ligands would contribute to such a regioselective switch. The metalated isocoumarins were applied to organic synthetic reactions. The halogenation of metalated isocoumarins proceeded to afford 4-halogenated isocoumarins bearing various functional groups. The palladium-catalyzed cross coupling of organometallic species with organic halides gave various 4-substituted isocoumarins. A formal total synthesis of oosponol, which exhibits strong antifungal activity, was accomplished.

Visible-light-induced generation of α-iminyl radicals was accomplished using α-bromo cyclic N-sulfonylimines and photoredox catalysts such as erythrosine B or Ru(bpy)3 (PF6 )2 . The generated α-iminyl radical was utilized for various radical reactions with allylation reagents, silyl enol ethers and allenyl stannane to give the corresponding coupling products. Furthermore, atom transfer radical addition (ATRA) to olefin proceeded to provide the ATRA product. This process provided a mild and efficient method for the synthesis of cyclic N-sulfonylimine-containing molecules that act as bioactive compounds and become the precursors in sultam synthesis.

(Z)-β-Aryloxyalkenylzincs are synthesized stereoselectively via anti-carbozincation among alkynyl ethers, silyl ketene acetals, and ZnBr2. X-ray analysis revealed the structure of the zinc species is a mononuclear two-coordinate dialkenylzinc that is transformed into functionalized enol ethers as a single isomer in the reaction of various electrophiles.

A new highly anti-diastereoselective Michael addition of α-alkoxyketones to α,β-unsaturated ketones was achieved. This method features a dual-catalyst protocol that combines Sm(OTf)3 and Bu3SnOMe. The combination of these two catalysts effectively generates enolate species from α-alkoxyketones and produces Michael adducts in high yields with high anti-diastereoselectivity. A variety of enones and α-alkoxyketones were applied to this system to give the anti-products. The one-pot domino Michael/aldol reactions effectively afford cyclic enones with defined configuration.

The reaction of α-(carbonylamino)allylic stannanes and alkyl halides using Et

Fluorinated heterocycles have attracted much attention in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Many strategies have already been developed to achieve the synthesis of fluorinated heterocycles. Formidable challenges remain, however, in the synthesis of fluorinated isocoumarin derivatives that are among the most alluring structural motifs. Herein, the indium-catalyzed C-F bond transformation of 2-(2,2-difluorovinyl) benzoates is reported, which are readily accessible compounds, to give a diverse array of fluorinated isocoumarins. The present reaction proceeds smoothly using inexpensive reagents: a catalytic amount of indium salt in the presence of zinc salt. A theoretical calculation of potential energy profiles showed that the reaction consists of oxymetalation with the elimination of alkyl halide and the β-fluorine elimination.

(o-Phenylenediamino)borylstannanes were newly synthesized to achieve radical boryl substitutions of a variety of alkyl radical precursors. Dehalogenative, deaminative, decharcogenative, and decarboxylative borylations proceeded in the presence of a radical initiator to give the corresponding organic boron compounds. Radical clock experiments and computational studies have provided insights into the mechanism of the homolytic substitution (S

A cross-coupling reaction between enol derivatives and silyl ketene acetals catalyzed by GaBr3 took place to give the corresponding α-alkenyl esters. GaBr3 showed the most effective catalytic ability, whereas other metal salts such as BF3 ⋅OEt2 , AlCl3 , PdCl2 , and lanthanide triflates were not effective. Various types of enol ethers and vinyl carboxylates as enol derivatives are amenable to this coupling. The scope of the reaction with silyl ketene acetals was also broad. We successfully observed an alkylgallium intermediate by using NMR spectroscopy, suggesting a mechanism involving anti-carbogallation among GaBr3 , an enol derivative, and a silyl ketene acetal, followed by syn-β-alkoxy elimination from the alkylgallium. Based on kinetic studies, the turnover-limiting step of the reaction using a vinyl ether and a vinyl carboxylate involved syn-β-alkoxy elimination and anti-carbogallation, respectively. Therefore, the leaving group had a significant effect on the progress of the reaction. Theoretical calculations analysis suggest that the moderate Lewis acidity of gallium would contribute to a flexible conformational change of the alkylgallium intermediate and to the cleavage of the carbon-oxygen bond in the β-alkoxy elimination process, which is the turnover-limiting step in the reaction between a vinyl ether and a silyl ketene acetal.

The effect of functional groups on the activation of molecules by microwave irradiation in the reduction of organic chlorides by Bu3SnH was investigated. The reactivity of a substrate with a hydroxy group increased under microwave heating conditions in comparison with conventional heating.

Regioselective anti-allylindation of alkynes was achieved using InBr3 and allylic silanes. Various types of alkynes and allylic silanes were applicable to the present allylindation. This sequential process used the generated 1,4-dienylindiums to establish novel synthetic methods for skipped dienes. The 1,4-dienylindiums were characterized by spectral analysis and treated with I2 to stereoselectively give 1-iodo-1,4-dienes. The Pd-catalyzed cross coupling of 1,4-dienylindium with iodobenzene successfully proceeded in a one-pot manner to afford the corresponding 1-aryl-1,4-diene.

The oxymetalation of terminal alkynes proceeded in a 6-endo cyclization manner with the use of indium or gallium trihalide., The cyclization of heteroatom-containing alkynes with π acidic metal salts is an attractive method to prepare heterocycles because the starting materials are readily available and the organometallic compounds are useful synthetic intermediates. A new organometallic species in the heterocyclization provides an opportunity to synthesize heterocycles that are difficult to obtain. Herein, we describe a novel cyclic oxymetalation of 2-alkynylbenzoate with indium or gallium salts that proceeds with an unusual regioselectivity to give isocoumarins bearing a carbon–metal bond at the 4-position. This new type of metalated isocoumarin provided 3-unsubstituted isocoumarins that have seldom been investigated despite their important pharmacological properties. Indium and gallium salts showed high performance in the selective 6-endo cyclization of terminal alkynes while boron or other metals such as Al, Au, and Ag caused 5-exo cyclization or decomposition of terminal alkynes, respectively. The metalated isocoumarin and its reaction intermediate were unambiguously identified by X-ray crystallographic analysis. The theoretical calculation of potential energy profiles showed that oxyindation could proceed via 6-endo cyclization under thermodynamic control while previously reported oxyboration would give a 5-membered ring under kinetic control. The investigation of electrostatic potential maps suggested that the differences in the atomic characters of indium, boron and their ligands would contribute to such a regioselective switch. The metalated isocoumarins were applied to organic synthetic reactions. The halogenation of metalated isocoumarins proceeded to afford 4-halogenated isocoumarins bearing various functional groups. The palladium-catalyzed cross coupling of organometallic species with organic halides gave various 4-substituted isocoumarins. A formal total synthesis of oosponol, which exhibits strong antifungal activity, was accomplished.

Herein, a coupling reaction of enol ethers with silyl ketene imines in the presence of catalytic amounts of InBr3 and Me3 SiBr is described. Kinetic studies have revealed that an indium catalyst and Me3 SiBr accelerated the coupling process and the regeneration of the catalyst, respectively. Various types of enol ethers and silyl ketene imines are applicable. In addition, a formal synthesis of verapamil was achieved by using this novel coupling reaction.

(Z)-β-Aryloxyalkenylzincs are synthesized stereoselectively via anti-carbozincation among alkynyl ethers, silyl ketene acetals, and ZnBr

Sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas has been reported to be an inhibitor of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and furans (PCDD/Fs) formation in fly ash. However, other research has suggested little or no inhibitory effect of SO2 gas. Although these studies focused on reactions between SO2 gas and gas-phase chlorine (Cl) species, no attention was paid to thermochemical gas-solid reactions. In this study, we found contrasting effects of SO2 gas depending on the chemical form of copper (CuO vs CuCl2) with a solid-phase inorganic Cl source (KCl). Chlorinated aromatics (PCDD/Fs, polychlorinated biphenyls, and chlorobenzenes) increased and decreased in model fly ash containing CuO + KCl and CuCl2 + KCl, respectively, with increased SO2 injection. According to in situ Cu K-edge and S K-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy, Cl gas and CuCl2 were generated and then promoted the formation of highly chlorinated aromatics after thermochemical reactions of SO2 gas with the solid-phase CuO + KCl system. In contrast, the decrease in aromatic-Cls in a CuCl2 + KCl system with SO2 gas was caused mainly by the partial sulfation of the Cu. The chemical form of Cu (especially the oxide/chloride ratio) may be a critical factor in controlling the formation of chlorinated aromatics using SO2 gas.