Merging photoredox with copper catalysis: enantioselective remote cyanation via 1,4-heteroaryl migration

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Dec 1;58(96):13353-13356. doi: 10.1039/d2cc04653a.

Abstract

We have developed a photoredox/Cu dual catalyzed enantioselective remote cyanation via 1,4-heteroaryl migration. Experimental and computational studies have been carried out to reveal the reaction mechanism and explain the origins of the regio- and enantioselectivities of the remote cyanation process. This methodology exhibits mild conditions, a broad substrate scope and good regio- and enantioselectivities, which provides a unique approach for catalyst-controlled asymmetric backbone recombination of molecules via functional group migration.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Copper* / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Copper