Precision Deuteration Using Cu-Catalyzed Transfer Hydrodeuteration to Access Small Molecules Deuterated at the Benzylic Position

A highly regio- and chemoselective Cu-catalyzed aryl alkyne transfer hydrodeuteration to access a diverse scope of aryl alkanes precisely deuterated at the benzylic position is described. The reaction benefits from a high degree of regiocontrol in the alkyne hydrocupration step, leading to the highe...

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Published in:JACS Au 2023-06, Vol.3 (6), p.1583-1589
Main Authors: Sloane, Samantha E., Vang, Zoua Pa, Nelson, Genevieve, Qi, Lihan, Sonstrom, Reilly E., Alansari, Isabella Y., Behlow, Kiera T., Pate, Brooks H., Neufeldt, Sharon R., Clark, Joseph R.
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Summary:A highly regio- and chemoselective Cu-catalyzed aryl alkyne transfer hydrodeuteration to access a diverse scope of aryl alkanes precisely deuterated at the benzylic position is described. The reaction benefits from a high degree of regiocontrol in the alkyne hydrocupration step, leading to the highest selectivities reported to date for an alkyne transfer hydrodeuteration reaction. Only trace isotopic impurities are formed under this protocol, and analysis of an isolated product by molecular rotational resonance spectroscopy confirms that high isotopic purity products can be generated from readily accessible aryl alkyne substrates.
ISSN:2691-3704
2691-3704
DOI:10.1021/jacsau.3c00053