Nickel-Catalyzed Radical Migratory Coupling Enables C-2 Arylation of Carbohydrates

J Am Chem Soc. 2021 Jun 16;143(23):8590-8596. doi: 10.1021/jacs.1c03563. Epub 2021 Jun 4.

Abstract

Nickel catalysis offers exciting opportunities to address unmet challenges in organic synthesis. Herein we report the first nickel-catalyzed radical migratory cross-coupling reaction for the direct preparation of 2-aryl-2-deoxyglycosides from readily available 1-bromosugars and arylboronic acids. The reaction features a broad substrate scope and tolerates a wide range of functional groups and complex molecular architectures. Preliminary experimental and computational studies suggest a concerted 1,2-acyloxy rearrangement via a cyclic five-membered-ring transition state followed by nickel-catalyzed carbon-carbon bond formation. The novel reactivity provides an efficient route to valuable C-2-arylated carbohydrate mimics and building blocks, allows for new strategic bond disconnections, and expands the reactivity profile of nickel catalysis.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Carbohydrates / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Free Radicals / chemistry
  • Glycosides / chemical synthesis*
  • Glycosides / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nickel / chemistry*

Substances

  • Carbohydrates
  • Free Radicals
  • Glycosides
  • Nickel