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Stereochemically defined organofluorine compounds are vital to drug discovery and many applicable catalytic strategies have been introduced for accessing these entities stereoselectively. One approach entails incorporation of a fluorine atom (C-F bond formation) or an organofluorine moiety (e.g., CF3 or CF2 H), and another exploits commercially available compounds with one or more fluorine atoms. Here, we present the state-of-the-art regarding the use of alkenyl and allylic fluorides in preparation of stereochemically defined fluoro-organic molecules. Allylic and alkenyl fluorides may be purchased or generated from a commercially available acid, carboxylate salt, ester, aldehyde hydrate, or ketone bearing several fluorine atoms next to a carbonyl group. We underscore the untapped potential of purchasable organofluorine compounds, many allylic and alkenyl fluorides, as launching points for development of stereoselective processes that are of value to therapeutic science.

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The first examples of cross-metathesis between two different allenes is disclosed. First- and second-generation Ru complexes were found to be ineffective, at most affording only oligomeric products. The exception was a first-generation complex bearing a bidentate phenyl isopropoxy ligand (i.e., PCy3 is not released upon initiation), reactions with which afforded a 1,3-disubstituted allenyl boronate in 22% yield. On the basis of mechanistic studies designed to gain deeper understanding of the reasons for the ineffectiveness of different Ru catalysts, it was discovered that phosphine-free Ru-CAAC complexes have the steric and electronic attributes to be highly effective. The results of these investigations pave the way for development of additional olefin metathesis reactions that generate allenes.

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Here we demonstrate the synthesis of cyclic polyacetylene (c-PA), or [∞]annulene, via homogeneous tungsten-catalysed polymerization of acetylene. Unique to the cyclic structure and evidence for its topology, the c-PA contains >99% trans double bonds, even when synthesized at -94 °C. High activity with low catalyst loadings allows for the synthesis of temporarily soluble c-PA, thus opening the opportunity to derivatize the polymer in solution. Absolute evidence for the cyclic topology comes from atomic force microscopy images of bottlebrush derivatives generated from soluble c-PA. Now available in its cyclic form, initial characterization studies are presented to elucidate the topological differences compared with traditionally synthesized linear polyacetylene. One advantage to the synthesis of c-PA is the direct synthesis of the trans-transoid isomer. Low defect concentrations, low soliton concentration, and relatively high conjugation lengths are characteristics of c-PA. Efficient catalysis permits the rapid synthesis of lustrous flexible thin films of c-PA, and when doped with I2, they are highly conductive (398 (±76) Ω-1 cm-1).

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An emerging area of research in chemistry requires that we learn how to manage the characteristics of a pair of co-catalysts so that a transformation proceeds as we wish it to. These are processes during which one catalyst first generates a non-isolable intermediate, which then in situ undergoes a reaction that is promoted by a different catalyst. This scenario raises several design issues. Since co-catalysts often have overlapping functions, what if there is an exchange of ligands between two organometallic catalysts? How can we be certain that a co-catalyst reacts specifically with a particular intermediate? What if the less reactive co-catalyst must engage first, and the one that is more active needs to wait its turn? How might we orchestrate the proper sequence of events? While many dual-catalytic processes have been introduced and reviews are available, there are subtle yet crucial distinguishing attributes that remain unappreciated. While the terms "dual-catalysis" and "cooperative catalysis" are often used interchangeably, on many occasions the catalysts are not entirely cooperative. Here, we will discuss how chemists have been able to harmonize the opposing functions of catalysts to achieve high efficiency and/or stereoselectivity. We will show that the progress achieved thus far is likely the preamble to the future development of non-orthogonal multi-catalytic processes (i.e., transformations involving several catalysts that are not inherently cooperative) where the order with which each catalyst enters the fray will demand additional innovative strategies.

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The cleavage of carbon dioxide by the tungsten alkylidyne [CF3-ONO]W[triple bond, length as m-dash]CCtBu(THF)2 (1) {where CF3-ONO = (MeC6H3[C-(CF3)2O])2N3-}, is reported. Splitting of CO2 yields the tungsten oxo ketene complex [CF3-ONO]W(O){(CH3)3CC[double bond, length as m-dash]C[double bond, length as m-dash]O} (6). The proposed pathway occurs through initial cycloaddition of W[triple bond, length as m-dash]C and C[double bond, length as m-dash]O bonds to generate a heterometallacyclobutene, which then rearranges to yield W[triple bond, length as m-dash]O and C[double bond, length as m-dash]C bonds. Complex 6 was characterized by multinuclear NMR, IR, and single crystal X-ray diffraction.

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Tungsten alkylidynes [CF3-ONO]W≡CC(CH3)3(THF)2 (1) and [(t)BuOCO]W≡CC(CH3)3(THF)2 (3) react with ethylene. Complex 1 reacts reversibly with ethylene to give the metallacyclobutene (2). Complex 3 reacts with ethylene to form the tethered alkylidene (4) featuring a tetraanionic pincer ligand. Complexes 1 and 3 initiate the polymerization of norbornene at room temperature. The polymerization of norbornene by 1 is not stereoselective, whereas 3 generates a highly cis and syndiotactic cyclic polynorbornene. Comparison of the intrinsic viscosity, radius of gyration, and elution time of the synthesized cyclic polynorbornene with those of linear analogues provides conclusive evidence for a cyclic topology.

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The tungsten alkylidyne [(t)BuOCO]W≡C((t)Bu) (THF)2 (1) reacts with CO2, leading to complete cleavage of one C═O bond, followed by migratory insertion to generate the tungsten-oxo alkylidene 2. Complex 2 is the first catalyst to polymerize norbornene via ring expansion metathesis polymerization to yield highly cis-syndiotactic cyclic polynorbornene.

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The tungsten alkylidyne [CF3-ONO]W≡CC(CH3)3(THF)2 (3) {where CF3-ONO = (MeC6H3[C(CF3)2O])2N(3-)} supported by a trianionic pincer-type ligand demonstrates enhanced nucleophilicity in unusually fast "Wittig-like" reactions. Experiments are designed to provide support for an inorganic enamine effect that is the origin of the enhanced nucleophilicity. Treating complex 3 with various carbonyl-containing substrates provides tungsten-oxo-vinyl complexes upon oxygen atom transfer. The rates of reactivity of 3 are compared with the known alkylidyne (DIPP)3W≡CC(CH3)3 (DIPP = 2,6-diisopropylphenoxide). In all cases (except acetone), complex 3 exhibits significantly faster overall rates than (DIPP)3W≡CC(CH3)3. New oxo-vinyl complexes are characterized by NMR, combustion analysis and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Treating 3 with acid chlorides provides the tungsten oxo chloride species [CF3-ONO]W(O)Cl (4) and disubstituted alkynes. In the case of acetone the oxo-vinyl complex results in two rotational isomers 10syn and 10anti. The rate of isomerization was determined for the forward and reverse directions and was complimented with DFT calculations.