: The unpolarized absorption and circular dichroism spectra of the fundamental vibrational transitions of the chiral molecule, 4-methyl-2-oxetanone, are calculated ab initio. Harmonic force fields are obtained using Density Functional Theory (DFT), MP2, and SCF methodologies and a 5S4P2D/3S2P (TZ2P) basis set. DFT calculations use the Local Spin Density Approximation (LSDA), BLYP, and Becke3LYP (B3LYP) density functionals. Mid-IR spectra predicted using LSDA, BLYP, and B3LYP force fields are of significantly different quality, the B3LYP force field yielding spectra in clearly superior, and overall excellent, agreement with experiment. The MP2 force field yields spectra in slightly worse agreement with experiment than the B3LYP force field. The SCF force field yields spectra in poor agreement with experiment.The basis set dependence of B3LYP force fields is also explored: the 6-31G* and TZ2P basis sets give very similar results while the 3-21G basis set yields spectra in substantially worse agreements with experiment. jg

Ab initio calculation of vibrational absorption and circular dichroism spectra using density functional force fields

Recent advances in the Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reaction using efficient catalysts in eco-friendly media

We present here a review of the photochemical and electrochemical applications of multi-site proton-coupled electron transfer (MS-PCET) in organic synthesis. MS-PCETs are redox mechanisms in which both an electron and a proton are exchanged together, often in a concerted elementary step. As such, MS-PCET can function as a non-classical mechanism for homolytic bond activation, providing opportunities to generate synthetically useful free radical intermediates directly from a wide variety of common organic functional groups. We present an introduction to MS-PCET and a practitioner's guide to reaction design, with an emphasis on the unique energetic and selectivity features that are characteristic of this reaction class. We then present chapters on oxidative N-H, O-H, S-H, and C-H bond homolysis methods, for the generation of the corresponding neutral radical species. Then, chapters for reductive PCET activations involving carbonyl, imine, other X═Y π-systems, and heteroarenes, where neutral ketyl, α-amino, and heteroarene-derived radicals can be generated. Finally, we present chapters on the applications of MS-PCET in asymmetric catalysis and in materials and device applications. Within each chapter, we subdivide by the functional group undergoing homolysis, and thereafter by the type of transformation being promoted. Methods published prior to the end of December 2020 are presented.

Photochemical and Electrochemical Applications of Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer in Organic Synthesis.

Regioselectivity in palladium-catalysed direct arylation of 5-membered ring heteroaromatics

Cross-dehydrogenative coupling: a sustainable reaction for C–C bond formations

An efficient phosphine-free direct C–H arylation of thiophenes at the α-position has been developed at low catalyst loading of bis(alkoxo)palladium complex (Cat.I, 0.1–0.2 mol %). The developed synthetic method can be applied to the synthesis of α-aryl/heteroaryl thiophenes from aryl or heteroaryl bromides in good to excellent yields and is compatible with the substrates bearing electron-donating or electron-withdrawing groups. The reactivities of the 2- and 5-positions of thiophenes are equivalent and not dependent on steric hindrance under optimal conditions. This condition can also be applied to other heterocyclic moieties such as benzothiophene, benzofuran, and pyrrole with high conversion yields.

Direct C-H arylation of thiophenes at low catalyst loading of a phosphine-free bis(alkoxo)palladium complex.

Copper-catalyzed cross-dehydrogenative-coulping (CDC) of coumarins with cyclic ethers and cycloalkane

Visible-light-induced α-oxyamination of 1,3-dicarbonyls with TEMPO via a photo(electro)catalytic process applying a DSSC anode or in a DSSC system

Visible-light-induced photocatalyst-free C-3 functionalization of indoles with diethyl bromomalonate

Direct electrochemical oxidation has been widely applied in organic synthesis due to its simple and mild reaction conditions, high selectivity, few by-products, high product purity and high productivity. Up to now, the efficient synthetic methods for 3-sulfonylated imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines have been the C–H activation of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines with a photosensitizer or transition-metal-catalyst at a high reaction temperature. In this article, an electrolyte- and catalyst-free electrooxidative approach to produce sulfonylated imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines was investigated. Various imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and sodium sulfinates could be selectively transformed into the 3-sulfonylated imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines in good to excellent yields. Based on the results of control experiments and theoretical calculations, we proposed that the studied reaction might occur via a radical process. The spectral properties of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines might be controlled by the modification of their 8-position.

An electrolyte- and catalyst-free electrooxidative sulfonylation of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines

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