New Methodology for C-N Bond Formation within Iodine Redox Manifolds

Identifier:  TDX:3016

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX3016

Authors:  Bosnidou, Alexandra Eleni

Abstract:
The latest developments in the field of oxidative carbon-nitrogen bond construction are represented in this Doctoral Thesis. Greener alternatives to established synthetic methodologies have been disclosed with the use of hypervalent iodine reagents and molecular iodine as main promoters. Initially, the use of defined hypervalent iodine reagents that promote the selective direct C-H-amination at the indole core of various tryptamines is presented. Starting from the general amination, subsequent transformations, such as iodination, fluorination etc. were performed to afford higher-functionalized products with a noteworthy chemoselectivity. Consequently, a higher degree of structural diversification has become available for tryptamine derivatives, providing building blocks that open chemical space for further exploration. Subsequently, a photochemical catalytic amination of arenes is discussed. The reaction proceeds under benign iodine catalysis in the presence of visible light as the initiator and provides access to a range of differently substituted arylamines. The broad scope of the reaction could further be expanded to silyl-tethered derivatives, which undergo intramolecular amination to give rise to seven-membered heterocycles. Cleavage of the silicon tether provides access to the corresponding 3-substitued anilines. The direct amination of aliphatic C-H bonds has remained one of the most challenging transformations in organic chemistry. In the last part of this thesis, the elusive intermolecular C(sp3)-H amination based on a unique homogeneous iodine catalyst system is reported. This practical synthetic strategy allows the access to aminated building blocks. An extension that fosters innovative multiple C-H amination toward aminated heterocycles is also presented. The synthetic utility of the methodology is demonstrated by the synthesis of four relevant pharmaceuticals.