Late-stage C-H functionalization of complex alkaloids and drug molecules via intermolecular rhodium-carbenoid insertion.
Nat Commun
; 6: 5943, 2015 Jan 12.
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ABSTRACT
Alkaloids constitute a large family of natural products possessing diverse biological properties. Their unique and complex structures have inspired numerous innovations in synthetic chemistry. In the realm of late-stage C-H functionalization, alkaloids remain a significant challenge due to the presence of the basic amine and a variety of other functional groups. Herein we report the first examples of dirhodium(II)-catalysed intermolecular C-H insertion into complex natural products containing nucleophilic tertiary amines to generate a C-C bond. The application to a diverse range of alkaloids and drug molecules demonstrates remarkable chemoselectivity and predictable regioselectivity. The capacity for late-stage diversification is highlighted in the catalyst-controlled selective functionalizations of the alkaloid brucine. The remarkable selectivity observed, particularly for site-specific C-H insertion at N-methyl functionalities, offers utility in a range of applications where efficient installation of synthetic handles on complex alkaloids is desired.
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Ródio
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Carbono
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Alcaloides
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Hidrogênio
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article