Transition from Kwon [4+2]- to [3+2]-cycloaddition enabled by AgF-assisted phosphine catalysis

Jinlong Qian, Lijin Zhou, Yuyi Wang, Xiaoyu Zhou () and Xiaofeng Tong ()
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Jinlong Qian: Taizhou University
Lijin Zhou: Taizhou University
Yuyi Wang: Taizhou University
Xiaoyu Zhou: Taizhou University
Xiaofeng Tong: Taizhou University

Nature Communications, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-9

Abstract: Abstract Phosphine catalysis generally relies on the potential of carbanion-phosphonium zwitterions that are generated via nucleophilic addition of phosphine catalyst to electrophilic reactants. Consequently, structural modification of zwitterions using distinct electrophilic reactants has emerged as a prominent strategy to enhance catalysis diversity. Herein, we present an alternative strategy that utilizes AgF additive to expand phosphine catalysis. We find that AgF can readily transform the canonical carbanion–phosphonium zwitterion into silver enolate–fluorophosphorane intermediate, eventually furnishing a P(III)/P(V) catalytic cycle. This strategy has been successfully applied to the phosphine-catalyzed reaction of 2-substituted allenoate and imine, resulting in the transition from Kwon [4 + 2] cycloaddition to [3 + 2] cycloaddition. This [3 + 2] cycloaddition features remarkable diastereoselectivity, high yield, and broad substrate scope. Experimental and computational studies have validated the proposed mechanism. Given the prevalence of carbanion–phosphonium zwitterions in phosphine catalysis, this AgF-assisted strategy is believed to hold significant potential for advancing P(III)/P(V) catalysis.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51295-9

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