α-Arylation/Heteroarylation of Chiral α-Aminomethyltrifluoroborates by Synergistic Iridium Photoredox/Nickel Cross-Coupling Catalysis

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2016 Jan 4;55(1):254-8. doi: 10.1002/anie.201506147. Epub 2015 Nov 23.

Abstract

Direct access to complex, enantiopure benzylamine architectures using a synergistic iridium photoredox/nickel cross-coupling dual catalysis strategy has been developed. New C(sp(3))-C(sp(2)) bonds are forged starting from abundant and inexpensive natural amino acids.

Keywords: amino acids; cross-coupling; heterocycles; nickel; photochemistry.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemistry
  • Borates / chemical synthesis*
  • Borates / chemistry
  • Catalysis / radiation effects
  • Iridium / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nickel / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction / radiation effects
  • Photochemical Processes

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Borates
  • Iridium
  • Nickel