Stereospecific Stille Cross-Couplings Using Mn(II)Cl2

J Org Chem. 2018 Feb 2;83(3):1241-1251. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.7b02780. Epub 2018 Jan 17.

Abstract

Cross-coupling reactions are a staple in organic synthesis, especially for C-C bond formation with sp- and sp2-carbon electrophiles. In recent years, the range of accessible C-C bonds has been extended to stereogenic centers which expedites access to greater molecular complexity. However, these reactions predominantly depend upon late transition metal (LTM) catalysts whose cost, toxicity, and/or environmental impact have come under increasing scrutiny and governmental regulation. Here, we report Mn(II)Cl2 complexes alone, or with assistance from copper, catalyze the stereospecific cross-coupling of α-alkoxyalkylstannanes with organic electrophiles with complete retention of configuration.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Chlorides / chemistry*
  • Manganese Compounds / chemistry*
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Tin Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Chlorides
  • Manganese Compounds
  • Tin Compounds
  • stannane
  • manganese chloride