Modular assembly of chiral biaryl phosphoramidite (BPA) libraries by nickel catalysis
Abstract
approaches. Here, we present a highly significant late-stage functionalization strategy, which facilitates the modular assembly of biaryl phosphoramidite (BPA) libraries. Leveraging P(iii)-directed C-H activation by nickel catalysis, we have developed a versatile platform for facile modification of the chiral pocket within these BPAs, enabling rapid structural optimization and exploration of diverse chemical architectures. These formed ligand libraries have demonstrated exceptional performance across a spectrum of asymmetric palladium-catalysed reactions, underscoring their broad applicability and potential. Through a synergistic combination of experimental investigations and computational analyses, we have elucidated the underlying reaction mechanism with remarkable clarity. This research not only furnishes advanced synthetic tools for the preparation of phosphoramidite libraries but also sets a new benchmark for the design and synthesis of novel ligands using state-of-the-art synthetic methodologies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions
Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods
Axial and Atropisomeric Chirality Synthesis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Chemical Science
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 24
- Pages
- 11882–11891
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN