Nickel/Photoredox-Catalyzed Enantioselective Reductive Cross-Coupling between Vinyl Bromides and Benzyl Chlorides

J Org Chem. 2022 Jun 17;87(12):8048-8058. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c00707. Epub 2022 Jun 6.

Abstract

A visible-light-promoted nickel/photoredox-catalyzed reductive cross-coupling reaction between vinyl bromides and benzyl chlorides is reported. A diverse array of enantioenriched allylic centers containing products could be achieved in good yields (up to 90%) and high enantioselectivities (up to 95% ee). The mechanistic studies show that this reductive cross-coupling involves a radical pathway.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bromides*
  • Catalysis
  • Chlorides
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nickel*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Bromides
  • Chlorides
  • Nickel