Predictable Selectivity in Remote C−H Oxidation of Steroids: Analysis of Substrate Binding Mode

Autor: Miquel Costas, Giorgio Olivo, Giorgio Capocasa, Barbara Ticconi, Stefano Di Stefano, Osvaldo Lanzalunga
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Angewandte Chemie. 132:12803-12808
ISSN: 1521-3757
0044-8249
Popis: Predictability is a key requirement to encompass late-stage C-H functionalization in synthetic routes. However, prediction (and control) of reaction selectivity is usually challenging, especially for complex substrate structures and elusive transformations such as remote C(sp3 )-H oxidation, as it requires distinguishing a specific C-H bond from many others with similar reactivity. Developed here is a strategy for predictable, remote C-H oxidation that entails substrate binding to a supramolecular Mn or Fe catalyst followed by elucidation of the conformation of the host-guest adduct by NMR analysis. These analyses indicate which remote C-H bonds are suitably oriented for the oxidation before carrying out the reaction, enabling prediction of site selectivity. This strategy was applied to late-stage C(sp3 )-H oxidation of amino-steroids at C15 (or C16) positions, with a selectivity tunable by modification of catalyst chirality and metal.
Databáze: OpenAIRE