Rh(III)-Catalyzed Double C-H Activation toward Peptide-Benzazepine Conjugates

Org Lett. 2025 Jan 10;27(1):482-487. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c04498. Epub 2024 Dec 23.

Abstract

We herein report the efficient synthesis of peptide-benzazepine conjugates from Lys-based peptides and acroleins via Rh(III)-catalyzed double C-H activation. This reaction features mild reaction conditions, broad scope, high atom and step economies, and excellent chemo- and site selectivity. The synthetic utility of this strategy is further demonstrated by scale-up experiments and product derivatizations, including diverse late-stage ligations based on the aldehyde moiety. The preliminary biological activity studies show that peptide-benzazepine conjugates have good antifungal activities toward crop and forest pathogenic fungi.

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents* / chemical synthesis
  • Antifungal Agents* / chemistry
  • Antifungal Agents* / pharmacology
  • Benzazepines* / chemical synthesis
  • Benzazepines* / chemistry
  • Benzazepines* / pharmacology
  • Catalysis
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Molecular Structure
  • Peptides* / chemical synthesis
  • Peptides* / chemistry
  • Peptides* / pharmacology
  • Rhodium* / chemistry

Substances

  • Rhodium
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Peptides
  • Benzazepines