Abstract: Methods are described for efficient and regioselective reactions that are Ru-catalyzed and either (i) amide-directed C—H, C—N, C—O activation/C—C bond forming reactions, (ii) ester-directed C—O and C—N activation/C—C bond forming reactions, or (iii) amide-directed C—O activation/hydrodemethoxylation reactions. All of these reactions of directed C—H, C—N, C—O activation/coupling reactions establish a catalytic base-free DoM-cross coupling process at non-cryogenic temperature. High regioselectivity, yields, operational simplicity, low cost, and convenient scale-up make these reactions suitable for industrial applications. Many previously unknown amide-substituted or ester-substituted aryl and heteroaryl compounds are presented with synthetic details also provided.

Abstract: Methods are described for efficient and regioselective reactions that are Ru-catalyzed and either (i) amide-directed C—H, C—N, C—O activation/C—C bond forming reactions, (ii) ester-directed C—O and C—N activation/C—C bond forming reactions, or (iii) amide-directed C—O activation/hydrodemethoxylation reactions. All of these reactions of directed C—H, C—N, C—O activation/coupling reactions establish a catalytic base-free DoM-cross coupling process at non-cryogenic temperature. High regioselectivity, yields, operational simplicity, low cost, and convenient scale-up make these reactions suitable for industrial applications. Many previously unknown amide-substituted or ester-substituted aryl and heteroaryl compounds are presented with synthetic details also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method of using Schwartz Reagent, Cp2Zr(H)Cl, without accumulating or isolating it. Methods provide mixtures of Cp2ZrCl2, reductants that selectively reduce Cp2ZrCl2, and substrates. After reaction of Cp2ZrCl2 and the reductant, an intermediate reduction product is formed, apparently Schwartz Reagent. The in situ Schwartz Reagent then selectively reduces certain functional groups on the substrate. Substrates include tertiary amides, tertiary benzamides, aryl O-carbamates, and heteroaryl N-carbamates, which are reduced to aldehydes, benzaldehydes, aromatic alcohols, and heteroaromatics, respectively. Compared to prior methods, reagents are inexpensive and stable, reaction times are short, and reaction temperature in certain cases is conveniently room temperature. It has been estimated that using the in situ method described herein instead of synthesized or commercially obtained Schwartz Reagent provides a 50% reduction in cost.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method of using Schwartz Reagent, Cp2Zr(H)Cl, without accumulating or isolating it. Methods provide mixtures of Cp2ZrCl2, reductants that selectively reduce Cp2ZrCl2, and substrates. After reaction of Cp2ZrCl2 and the reductant, an intermediate reduction product is formed, apparently Schwartz Reagent. The in situ Schwartz Reagent then selectively reduces certain functional groups on the substrate. Substrates include tertiary amides, tertiary benzamides, aryl O-carbamates, and heteroaryl N-carbamates, which are reduced to aldehydes, benzaldehydes, aromatic alcohols, and heteroaromatics, respectively. Compared to prior methods, reagents are inexpensive and stable, reaction times are short, and reaction temperature in certain cases is conveniently room temperature. It has been estimated that using the in situ method described herein instead of synthesized or commercially obtained Schwartz Reagent provides a 50% reduction in cost.