Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling Reactions for the Functionalization of α-Amino Acid Derivatives and Peptides

Abstract

The functionalization of typically unreactive C(sp³)–H bonds holds great promise for reducing the reliance on existing functional groups while improving atom-economy and energy efficiency. As a result, this topic is a matter of genuine concern for scientists in order to achieve greener chemical processes. The site-specific modification of α-amino acid and peptides based upon C(sp³)–H functionalization still represents a great challenge of utmost synthetic importance. This short review summarizes the most recent advances in ‘Cross-Dehydrogenative Couplings’ of α-amino carbonyl compounds and peptide derivatives with a variety of nucleophilic coupling partners.

1 Introduction

2 C–C Bond-Forming Oxidative Couplings

2.1 Reaction with Alkynes

2.2 Reaction with Alkenes

2.3 Reaction with (Hetero)arenes

2.4 Reaction with Alkyl Reagents

3 C–Heteroatom Bond-Forming Oxidative Couplings

3.1 C–P Bond Formation

3.2 C–N Bond Formation

3.3 C–O and C–S Bond Formation

4 Conclusions

Key words

cross-dehydrogenative coupling - peptide - α-amino acid - oxidative - C–H functionalization

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