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June 6, 2026Science

Stereoretentive radical-based alkyl-alkyl cross-coupling

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YWYu WangJSJiawei SunYLYin Li

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Overview

Randomized trial demonstrates a new method for creating C(sp3)–C(sp3) bonds in unique chemical structures, suggesting enhanced synthetical capabilities.

Key Points

  • This research aims to develop a stereoretentive method for constructing C(sp3)–C(sp3) bonds using radical pathways.
  • Utilized a substrate-controlled approach with nickel catalysis for radical-radical cross-coupling.
  • Generated transient alkyl radicals from enantioenriched sulfonylhydrazides and primary/secondary alkyl halides.
  • Achieved cross-coupling without chiral ligands or exogenous agents.
  • Achieved enantiospecificities ranging from 80% to 96%.
  • Produced synthetic yields of up to 90% across various scaffolds.
  • Supported by mechanistic studies indicating radical capture at nickel to preserve chirality.

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23bad471a5da9775e7666ahttps://doi.org/10.1126/science.aef6981
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