Synthesis of P-Chiral Phosphines via Organometallic Reagents

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for synthesizing P-chiral phosphines are limited in scope and practicality, particularly for sterically crowded compounds, lacking a general and efficient approach for producing diverse structures with high stereoselectivity.

Innovation Solution

A method involving the reaction of compounds of formula (IIa) or (IIb) with specific organometallic reagents M1 and M2, allowing for the synthesis of P-chiral compounds with varied structures and functionalities, including sterically crowded phosphines, through a series of organometallic reactions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional methods for synthesizing P-chiral phosphines are used, then chiral ligands can be produced, but the substrate scope is limited and practicality is reduced especially for sterically crowded compounds

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesubstrate scopeVSAvoidpracticality
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a universal organometallic reaction platform that can synthesize diverse P-chiral compounds including sterically crowded phosphines, phosphine oxides, phosphonamides, and aminophosphines through a common methodological approach, thereby expanding substrate scope while maintaining practicality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention utilizes variable organometallic reagents and reaction conditions that can be adjusted to accommodate different substrates, enabling the synthesis of a broad range of P-chiral compounds with diverse structures and functionalities while preserving ease of manufacture

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If existing synthesis methods are applied, then P-chiral compounds can be obtained, but stereoselectivity is insufficient for diverse structures

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestereoselectivityVSAvoiddiverse structures
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs asymmetric organometallic reactions that generate P-chiral centers with high stereoselectivity through the use of chiral auxiliaries or chiral catalysts in the organometallic transformation, achieving high manufacturing precision for diverse P-chiral structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

Solution Approach 2:

The invention utilizes organometallic intermediates that serve as versatile precursors for constructing P-chiral compounds with high stereoselectivity, allowing the formation of diverse structures through controlled stereochemical pathways

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If traditional approaches are used, then synthesis can proceed, but efficiency is low for sterically crowded phosphines

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesynthesis efficiencyVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical or thermal synthesis approaches with organometallic chemistry methods that proceed under milder conditions with higher efficiency, enabling the synthesis of sterically crowded phosphines that are difficult to access by conventional means

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This method provides a general, practical, and high stereoselective route to P-chiral compounds, expanding the scope of P-chiral phosphine synthesis and enabling the production of sterically crowded compounds with diverse structures.

Implementation Method 1

A method involving the reaction of compounds of formula (IIa) or (IIb) with specific organometallic reagents M1 and M2, allowing for the synthesis of P-chiral compounds

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOrganometallic reaction: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentEP2920189B1Process for making novel chiral phosphorus ligands
Publication Date: 2017.08.02 BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INT GMBH
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AI summary

Disclosed are methods for making chiral phosphorus ligands including chiral phosphines, chiral phosphine oxides, phosphonamides, and aminophosphines. The chiral phosphorus ligands prepared by the methods of the invention are useful as components of chiral catalysts, e.g., transition metal complexes.