Direct α-C-H Alkylation of Structurally Diverse Alcohols via Combined Tavaborole and Photoredox Catalysis

Org Lett. 2022 Oct 21;24(41):7637-7642. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c03117. Epub 2022 Oct 11.

Abstract

Herein, we report a method that uses antifungal tavaborole as a co-catalyst for direct α-C-H alkylation of structurally diverse alcohols through photoredox catalysis. The protocol features mild conditions, remarkable scope, and wide functional group tolerance, which allows for the construction of a wide array of highly functionalized alcohols, including homoserine derivatives and C-glycosyl amino acids. We also demonstrate the synthetic applications of this methodology to the late-stage functionalization of pharmaceuticals and natural products.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alcohols* / chemistry
  • Alkylation
  • Amino Acids / chemistry
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Biological Products*
  • Catalysis
  • Homoserine
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations

Substances

  • Alcohols
  • tavaborole
  • Homoserine
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Amino Acids
  • Biological Products
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations