<p>Deuterium labelling has widespread applications in medicinal chemistry, chemical science and materials science. Hydrogen isotope exchange for deuterium labelling of C(<i>sp</i><sup>3</sup>)–H bonds under mild conditions remains a key challenge in labelling reactions. Here we show an electrocatalytic strategy enabling rapid (&lt;10 min) deuteration of natural products and pharmaceuticals. Using clusters containing boron, (TBA)<sub>2</sub>B<sub>10</sub>H<sub>10</sub>, as the electrocatalyst, anodically generated [B<sub>10</sub>H<sub>10</sub>]<sup>•−</sup> intermediates undergo hydrogen-atom transfer with C(<i>sp</i><sup>3</sup>)–H/D bonds, forming stabilized [B<sub>10</sub>H<sub>10</sub>H/D]<sup>−</sup> species. Cathodic reduction then triggers selective H/D exchange with carbon radicals, regenerating the catalyst. The boron cluster modulates reactive H/D radicals via reversible electron transfer, balancing radical activity and stability to enable efficient labelling without harsh reagents. This method achieves broad substrate compatibility and high deuterium incorporation and is demonstrated using complex drug molecules. By integrating electrocatalysis with boron cluster-mediated hydrogen-atom transfer, we provide a general platform for C(<i>sp</i><sup>3</sup>)–H deuteration, advancing isotope-labelling applications in synthetic and medicinal chemistry.</p><p></p>

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Boron clusters as efficient shuttles for electrocatalytic deuterium labelling via radical H/D exchange

  • Meng He,
  • Xuefan Deng,
  • Fengze Yao,
  • Yachun Wang,
  • Yuan Gao,
  • Pengjie Wang,
  • Qiongqiong Wan,
  • Kaixiang Chen,
  • Liwei Wang,
  • Hong Yi,
  • Haibo Zhang,
  • Wu Li,
  • Aiwen Lei

摘要

Deuterium labelling has widespread applications in medicinal chemistry, chemical science and materials science. Hydrogen isotope exchange for deuterium labelling of C(sp3)–H bonds under mild conditions remains a key challenge in labelling reactions. Here we show an electrocatalytic strategy enabling rapid (<10 min) deuteration of natural products and pharmaceuticals. Using clusters containing boron, (TBA)2B10H10, as the electrocatalyst, anodically generated [B10H10]•− intermediates undergo hydrogen-atom transfer with C(sp3)–H/D bonds, forming stabilized [B10H10H/D] species. Cathodic reduction then triggers selective H/D exchange with carbon radicals, regenerating the catalyst. The boron cluster modulates reactive H/D radicals via reversible electron transfer, balancing radical activity and stability to enable efficient labelling without harsh reagents. This method achieves broad substrate compatibility and high deuterium incorporation and is demonstrated using complex drug molecules. By integrating electrocatalysis with boron cluster-mediated hydrogen-atom transfer, we provide a general platform for C(sp3)–H deuteration, advancing isotope-labelling applications in synthetic and medicinal chemistry.