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Yonghui Zhang1, Richard J Keaton, Lawrence R Sita

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Area of Science:

  • Organometallic Chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Organic Synthesis

Background:

  • Hydrozirconation is a key reaction in organometallic chemistry.
  • Developing selective hydrozirconation methods is crucial for organic synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the hydrozirconation of cis- and trans-2-butene using a specific zirconium complex.
  • To elucidate the stereochemical outcomes and establish a platform for asymmetric hydrozirconation.

Main Methods:

  • In situ generation of Cp*ZrHCl[N(t-Bu)C(Me)N(Et)] via hydrogenolysis.
  • Hydrozirconation reactions with cis- and trans-2-butene.
  • Isolation of diastereomerically pure sec-butyl complexes through reaction with sec-butyllithium and fractional crystallization.
  • Crystallographic analysis to determine relative stereochemistry.
  • Zirconium-carbon bond cleavage and isocyanide insertion reactions.

Main Results:

  • Hydrozirconation of cis-2-butene yielded a 1:2 mixture of diastereomeric sec-butyl complexes (3a and 3b).
  • Hydrozirconation of trans-2-butene yielded a 2:1 mixture of 3a and 3b.
  • Diastereomerically pure 3a was isolated and characterized crystallographically.
  • The study established diastereomeric transition states explaining face selectivity.
  • Subsequent reactions on 3a proceeded with high yield and retention of structure.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a detailed understanding of the stereoselectivity in hydrozirconation reactions.
  • The results offer a critical platform for future advancements in asymmetric hydrozirconation of alkenes.