Diverse Synthesis of Chiral Trifluoromethylated Alkanes via Nickel-Catalyzed Enantioconvergent Reductive Hydroalkylation of Unactivated Olefins

Org Lett. 2022 Mar 11;24(9):1796-1801. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c00148. Epub 2022 Mar 2.

Abstract

Here, we report a nickel-catalyzed enantioconvergent hydroalkylation of olefins with trifluoromethyl-containing α-alkyl halides for the synthesis of enantioenriched trifluoromethylated alkanes. This reaction employs readily available and bench-stable alkenes as alkyl coupling partners, featuring mild conditions, a broad substrate scope, and high functional group tolerance. The synthetic utility of this method is further demonstrated in the late-stage functionalization of a range of drug molecules and natural products.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkanes / chemistry
  • Alkenes* / chemistry
  • Biological Products*
  • Catalysis
  • Nickel / chemistry

Substances

  • Alkanes
  • Alkenes
  • Biological Products
  • Nickel