Abstract: The cobalt(II) complex of new D2-symmetric chiral porphyrin 3,5-DiMes-ChenPhyrin, [Co(P2)], has been shown to be a highly effective chiral metalloradical catalyst for enantioselective cyclopropenation of alkynes with acceptor/acceptor-substituted diazo reagents such as ?-cyanodiazoacetamides and ?-cyanodiazoacetates. The [Co(P2)]-mediated metalloradical cyclopropenation is suitable to a wide range of terminal aromatic and related conjugated alkynes with varied steric and electronic properties, providing the corresponding tri-substituted cyclopropenes in high yields with excellent enantiocontrol of the all-carbon quaternary stereogenic centers. In addition to mild reaction conditions, the Co(II)-based metalloradical catalysis for cyclopropenation features a high degree of functional group tolerance.

Abstract: Selective intramolecular C—H amination via metalloradical activation of azides: synthesis of 1,3-diamines under neutral and nonoxidative conditions. One aspect of the present invention is the synthesis of 1,3-diamines by intramolecular C—H amination of sulfamoyl azides. More specifically, sulfamoyl azides may be selectively aminated via metalloradical activation of azides, preferably with Co(II) porphyrins. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the Co(II) porphyrin is a D2h-symmetric porphyrin.

Abstract: Cobalt(II) complexes of the D2-symmetric chiral porphyrins are effective catalysts for asymmetric cyclopropanation reactions with succinimidyl diazoacetate. The Co-catalyzed reaction is suitable for various olefins, providing the corresponding cyclopropane succinimidyl esters in high yields and excellent diastereo- and enantio-selectivity.

Abstract: A process for the asymmetric aziridination of an alkene comprising treating the alkene with a sulfonyl azide, preferably trichloroethoxysulfonyl azide, in the presence of a cobalt(II) porphyrin.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 1,1-cyclopropane(nitrile)(electron-acceptor), the process comprising treating an olefin with an acceptor/acceptor-substituted ?-cyanodiazo reagent in the presence of a catalytic amount of a metal porphyrin catalyst.

Abstract: A process for the cyclopropanation of olefins with a metal porphyrin catalyst and an acceptor/acceptor substituted diazo reagent.

Abstract: A highly effective Co(II)-based system has been developed for catalytic intramolecular C—H amination with phosphoryl azides without the need of terminal oxidant or other additives, resulting in the high-yielding production of cyclophosphoramidates with nitrogen gas as the by-product; additional features of this new catalytic system include the amination of primary C—H bonds and formation of 7-membered ring structures.

Abstract: Cobalt (II) complexes of porphyrins are effective catalysts for intramolecular nitrene insertion of C—H bonds with arylsulfonyl azides. The cobalt-catalyzed process can proceed efficiently under mild and neutral conditions in low catalyst loading without the need of other reagents or additives, generating nitrogen gas as the only byproduct.

Abstract: Cobalt(II) complex of P1 [Co(P1)], a new porphyrin that was designed on the basis of potential hydrogen bonding interactions in the metal-nitrene intermediate, is a highly active catalyst for olefin aziridination with azides. The [Co(P1)]-based system can be effectively employed for different combinations of aromatic olefins and arysulfonyl azides, synthesizing various sulfonylated aziridines in excellent yields. Besides its mild catalytic conditions, the Co-catalyzed aziridination process enjoys several attributes associated with the relatively low cost of cobalt and widely accessible arylsulfonyl azides. Furthermore, it generates stable dinitrogen as the only by-product.

Abstract: Cobalt-catalyzed asymmetric cyclopropanation of electron-deficient olefins.

Abstract: Asymmetric cyclopropanation of olefins with diazosulfones.

Abstract: A process for the cyclopropanation of olefins with a metal porphyrin catalyst and an acceptor/acceptor substituted diazo reagent.

Abstract: Cobalt-catalyzed asymmetric cyclopropanation of electron-deficient olefins.

Abstract: Cobalt (II) complexes of porphyrins are effective catalysts for intramolecular nitrene insertion of C—H bonds with arylsulfonyl azides. The cobalt-catalyzed process can proceed efficiently under mild and neutral conditions in low catalyst loading without the need of other reagents or additives, generating nitrogen gas as the only byproduct.

Abstract: Cobalt-catalyzed asymmetric cyclopropanation of electron-deficient olefins.

Abstract: Novel methods of synthesizing heteroatom-containing chiral porphyrins and chiral metalloporphyrins and the novel chiral porphyrins and chiral metalloporphyrins themselves are disclosed. Metal complexes of the chiral porphyrins are prepared in high yields and shown to be active catalysts for highly enantioselective and diastereoselective cyclopropanation, aziridination, and epoxidation of alkenes under a practical one-pot protocol.

Abstract: Novel methods of synthesizing heteroatom-containing porphyrins and metalloporphyrins are disclosed. Novel heteroatom-containing porphyrin and metalloporphyrin compounds are also disclosed. The new methods advantageously utilize metal-catalyzed cross-coupling and amination reactions to produce porphyrin compounds useful in a variety of practical applications.

Abstract: Novel methods of synthesizing heteroatom-containing porphyrins and metalloporphyrins are disclosed. Novel heteroatom-containing porphyrin and metalloporphyrin compounds are also disclosed. The new methods advantageously utilize metal-catalyzed cross-coupling and amination reactions to produce porphyrin compounds useful in a variety of practical applications.