Andrew Whyte

Palladium-Catalyzed, Norbornene-Mediated, ortho-Amination ipso-Amidation: Sequential C–N Bond Formation

A palladium-catalyzed, norbornene-mediated ortho- and ipso-C-N bond-forming Catellani reaction is reported. This reaction proceeds through a sequential intermolecular amination followed by intramolecular cyclization of a tethered amide. The products, ortho-aminated dihydroquinolinones, were generated in moderate to good yields and are present in bioactive molecules. This work highlights the challenge of competing intra- vs intermolecular palladium-catalyzed processes.

Enantioselective Intramolecular Copper‐Catalyzed Borylacylation

An enantioselective copper-catalyzed intramolecular borylacylation is reported. The reaction proceeds through an initial enantioselective borylcupration of the styrene, followed by a nucleophilic attack on the tethered carbamoyl chloride. The products, chiral borylated 3,3-disubstituted oxindoles, were generated in excellent yields and enantioselectivities. The versatile carbon-boron bond provides a platform for a wide array of diversification.