Facile synthesis of axially chiral styrene-type carboxylic acids via palladium-catalyzed asymmetric C–H activation†
Chi Yang,Tian-Rui Wu,Yan Li,Bing-Bing Wu,Ruo-Xing Jin,Duo-Duo Hu,Yuan-Bo Li,Kang-Jie Bian,Xi-Sheng Wang
Chemical Science Pub Date : 01/20/2021 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/D0SC06661C
Abstract

A novel method by a one-step introduction of axial chirality and sterically hindered group has been developed for facile synthesis of axially chiral styrene-type carboxylic acids. With the palladium-catalyzed C–H arylation and olefination of readily available cinnamic acid established, this transformation demonstrated excellent yield, excellent stereocontrol (up to 99% yield and 99% ee), and broad substrate scope under mild conditions. The axially chiral styrene-type carboxylic acids produced have been successfully applied to Cp*CoIII-catalyzed asymmetric C–H activation reactions, indicating their potential as chiral ligands or catalysts in asymmetric synthesis.

Graphical abstract: Facile synthesis of axially chiral styrene-type carboxylic acids via palladium-catalyzed asymmetric C–H activation