Themed collection 2015 Organic Chemistry Frontiers Review-type Articles
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Reverse-hydroformylation: a missing reaction explored
Recent progress in transition-metal catalysed acceptor- and acceptorless-reverse hydroformylation of aldehydes for the conversion of olefins has been discussed. The aldehyde feedstock serves as a source for production of syngas and valuable alkenes.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 1422-1424
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5QO00229J
Engineering ligands on the Au center: discovering broadly applicable gold catalysis with high turnover numbers
The research groups of Hammond/Xu and Zhang report the discovery of new ligands for gold catalysis.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 995-998
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5QO00162E
Chromium-catalyzed transformations with Grignard reagents – new opportunities for cross-coupling reactions
Recent advances in chromium-catalyzed cross-couplings of C–X and C–H bonds with Grignard reagents are highlighted.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 69-72
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4QO00272E
The quest for observation and isolation of oxyallyl derivatives
This review summarizes 50 years of attempts to observe, and finally isolate, the elusive oxyallyl derivatives.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 1536-1545
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5QO00230C
Metalorganocatalysis: cooperating transition-metal catalysis and organocatalysis through a covalent bond
Asymmetric catalysis has grown rapidly and made considerable progress in the last few decades, but there still remain significantly unachievable reactions through either organocatalysis or transition-metal catalysis alone.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 1425-1431
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5QO00226E
Transition metal-catalyzed C–H bond functionalizations by the use of diverse directing groups
In this review, a summary of transition metal-catalyzed C–H activation by utilizing the functionalities as directing groups is presented.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 1107-1295
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5QO00004A
Catalysis by electrons and holes: formal potential scales and preparative organic electrochemistry
The present review surveys current chemical understanding of catalysis by addition and removal of an electron.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 823-848
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5QO00075K
Catalytic asymmetric synthesis of polysubstituted spirocyclopropyl oxindoles: organocatalysis versus transition metal catalysis
Recent progress in catalytic asymmetric synthesis of spirocyclopropyl oxindoles via organocatalysis and transition metal catalysis are summarized and discussed.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 849-858
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5QO00092K
The Mitsunobu reaction in the 21st century
Recent advancements in the condensation of alcohols with pronucleophiles by the Mitsunobu reaction are described.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 739-752
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5QO00016E
Silylative coupling of olefins with vinylsilanes in the synthesis of functionalized alkenes
Recent developments in the sequential synthetic strategies including ruthenium-catalyzed silylative coupling followed by desilylation, leading to π-conjugated organic derivatives are presented.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 730-738
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5QO00018A
Handling diazonium salts in flow for organic and material chemistry
Diazonium salts and flow chemistry are the perfect wedding for a safe handling.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 590-614
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5QO00037H
Negishi coupling in the synthesis of advanced electronic, optical, electrochemical, and magnetic materials
Negishi coupling is an efficient and versatile tool for selective C–C bond formation in the synthesis of organic electronic, optical, electrochemical, and magnetic materials.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 416-445
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4QO00322E
Novel strategies for catalytic asymmetric synthesis of C1-chiral 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolines and 3,4-dihydrotetrahydroisoquinolines
This review summarizes recent progress in catalytic asymmetric construction of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolines and 3,4-dihydroisoquinolines, among the most important “privileged scaffolds”.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 288-299
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4QO00294F
Catalytic enantioselective organic transformations via visible light photocatalysis
Enantioselective transformations via visible light photocatalysis are discussed and could have a strong impact on asymmetric photoreactions.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 179-190
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4QO00306C
Transition metal-catalyzed direct remote C–H functionalization of alkyl groups via C(sp3)–H bond activation
This review is focused on the recent advances in the transition metal-catalyzed direct remote C–H-functionalization of alkyl groups via C(sp3)–H bond activation. In general, carboxamide/ester-chelated β-functionalization reactions are summarized.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 169-178
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4QO00207E
Recent applications of chiral N-tert-butanesulfinyl imines, chiral diene ligands and chiral sulfur–olefin ligands in asymmetric synthesis
The highly efficient asymmetric reactions of chiral sulfinyl auxiliary, diene ligands and sulfur–olefin ligands are presented.
Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 73-89
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4QO00245H
About this collection
Review-type articles published by Organic Chemistry Frontiers in 2015 are collated as below for the benefit of readers.