Bien que les agents anticancéreux à base de platine soient bien établis en clinique, plusieurs paramètres restent à optimiser, notamment leur toxicité et les phénomènes de résistances. La combinaison platine-carbènes N-hétérocycliques (NHCs) a montré des résultats prometteurs dans la lutte antitumorale. Ainsi, afin de développer des agents anticancéreux innovants, ce travail résume les modifications structurales étudiées dans le but d’augmenter la cytotoxicité tout en réduisant les effets secondaires des complexes. Une stratégie développée ici porte sur l’introduction de pnictogènes par échange de ligand pour observer un effet synergétique. Autrement, les efforts se sont concentrés sur les complexes de NHC-platine(IV) de leur synthèse à l’étude de leur stabilité, activité anticancéreuse et mécanisme d’action. Finalement, la combinaison des NHC-Pt à des nanotransporteurs a été étudiée afin d’améliorer leur biocompatibilité et sélectivité. / Although platinum-based anticancer drugs are well established, several shortcomings have raised concerns, namely their toxicity and resistance mechanisms. Therefore, improved anticancer drugs are strongly awaited to substitute drugs currently used in clinics. Remarkably, the combination of N-Heterocyclic Carbenes (NHCs) to platinum has recently demonstrated very promising results as anticancer agents. In the aim to access novel drugs, this work emphasizes several structural modifications to improve the cytotoxicity and lower side effects. One strategy developed herein focus on the introduction of pnictogens by ligand exchange to access a synergistic effect. Otherwise, efforts mainly focused on NHC-platinum(IV) complexes from their synthesis to stability investigation and anticancer activities and mechanism of action. Finally, the combination of NHC-Pt drugs to nanodelivery devices has been investigated in order to improve both their biocompatibility and selectivity toward cancer cells.

This work deals with the enantioselective synthesis of chiral cyclohexenones from substituted 4-nitroisoxazoles and α-bromo-α,β-unsaturated aldehydes using of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHC) as organocatalysts. The work includes the preparation of commercially unavailable NHC-precursors and the synthesis of starting materials, substituted 4-nitroisoxazoles and α-bromo-α,β-unsaturated aldehydes. The second part of the work deals with the optimization of reaction conditions of the enantioselective synthesis of chiral cyclohexenones, proceeding via an azolium dienolate intermediate, and the detailed substrate scope screening.

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The recently synthesized series of PtII complexes containing cyclometallating (phenylpyridine or benzoquinoline) and N-heterocyclic carbene ligands possess intriguing structures, topologies, and light emitting properties. Here, we report curious physicochemical interactions between in situ PVD-grown films of a typical representative of the aforementioned PtII complex compounds and Li, Na, K and Cs atoms. Based on a combination of detailed core-level photoelectron spectroscopy and quantum-chemical calculations at the density functional theory level, we found that the deposition of alkali atoms onto the molecular film leads to unusual redistribution of electron density: essential modification of nitrogen sites, reduction of the coordination PtII centre to Pt0 and decrease of electron density on the bromine atoms. A possible explanation for this is formation of a supramolecular system "Pt complex-alkali metal ion"; the latter is supported by restoration of the system to the initial state upon subsequent oxygen treatment. The discovered properties highlight a considerable potential of the PtII complexes for a variety of biomedical, sensing, chemical, and electronic applications.

This thesis describes our physical organic and mechanistic investigations into N Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) mediated organocatalytic transformations, through a collaboration with the research group of Dr AnnMarie O'Donoghue and PhD student Richard Massey at Durham University. Initial research focused upon the determination of kinetic acidities and associated pKₐ values for a range of triazolium salts using C(3) H/D exchange, monitored by ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Estimates for pKₐ values in the range 16.6 17.4 were obtained, which are some ~2 and ~3 5 pK units lower than analogous imidazolium and thiazolium species respectively, with modest N substituent (0.3 pK units) effects observed. At lower pD values, an altered pD dependence indicates a dicationic triazolium species is formed (through N(1) protonation) with an estimated pKₐᴺ¹ of -0.2-0.5 and C(3) H pKₐ values at least 2 units lower than their monocationic analogues. This methodology was subsequently extended to mesoionic NHCs, where pKa values of 23.0 27.1 for a range of triazolium and 30.2 31.0 for a range of imidazolium salts were estimated. A detailed study of the NHC catalysed intramolecular Stetter reaction was also undertaken using ¹H NMR spectroscopy. A range of 3 (hydroxybenzyl)azolium salts (adducts), formed from the addition of NHC to aldehyde were isolated, enabling the generation of reaction profiles and the determination of rate constants. The reaction proceeds via rapid and reversible adduct generation, followed by rate limiting Breslow intermediate formation, with electron withdrawing N aryl substituents increasing the rate of product formation. Consistent with rate limiting deprotonation, deuterium exchange studies of O methylated adduct analogues found electron withdrawing N-aryl units gave faster exchange. Examination of the equilibrium constants for adduct formation revealed that both in the case of NHCs bearing 2,6 disubstituted N aryl units and aldehydes bearing a 2 ether substituent, the equilibrium position is significantly shifted towards adduct. Finally, studies at sub-stoichiometric NHC concentrations, monitored by HPLC, imply the reaction is first order with respect to NHC precursor, but zero order in aldehyde, again indicative of rate limiting deprotonation.

Afin de développer des méthodes alternatives à l'activation de systèmes Pi en catalyse homogène par des métaux nobles coûteux et toxiques, nous nous sommes focalisés sur des complexes métalliques et plus particulièrement ceux de la colonne du group XIII. Cette thèse approche une contribution à ce champ d'études, et nous nous sommes particulièrement concentrés sur la chimie de gallium.Trois principaux aspects ont été étudiés dans ce manuscrit: la réactivité des halogénures de gallium(III), des complexes bien définis de gallium (III) portant carbènes N- hétérocycliques (NHCs), et leur activation de systèmes en catalyse.La thèse est divisée en trois chapitres. Le premier chapitre donne un aperçu des travaux effectués dans le domaine de la synthèse organique faisant intervenir des composés de gallium (III) , en se concentrant sur ​​leur utilisation en tant qu’ acides de Lewis et .Dans le deuxième chapitre, nous avons tenté d'exploiter le potentiel catalytique de GaCl3 dans une nouvelle réaction de cycloisomérisation/Friedel-Crafts en tandem. Une section dédiée à l'étude sur l’hydratation d’alcyne catalysée par GaCl3 est également fournie.Le troisième chapitre commence par une description de la synthèse d'une série de complexes de gallium (III) portant diverses NHCs comme ligands pour surmonter les limites des halogénures de gallium(III) en catalyse. Ensuite, des études de méthodologie sur le processus de tandem impliquant arenynes-1,6 avec les gallium(III) complexes neutres et cationiques ont été décrits. Une évaluation cinétique pour des catalyseurs, des divers substrats et l'influence de contreanions sont discutés. En outre, les efforts dans la version asymétrique de cette tandem transformation et des autres cyclisations sont également présentés.Le dernier chapitre reprend les résultats les plus importants obtenus dans la thèse. Et les orientations futures de la recherche sur l'utilisation des complexes NHC- gallium (III) sont discutées. / Recently, in order to develop alternative activation methods for Pi-systems in homogeneous catalysis instead of employing expensive and toxic noble metal catalysts, first row transition metals and main group metal complexes have attracted great attention. This thesis is a contribution to it, and we focus on gallium chemistry. There are three main aspects dominating this thesis: gallium(III) halides, well-defined gallium(III) complexes bearing N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs), and -systems activation in catalysis.The thesis is divided into three chapters. Chapter I provides an overview of the field of organic synthesis involving gallium(III) compounds, focusing on their use as - or -Lewis acids.In Chapter II, we expose our attempts to exploit the catalytic potential of gallium(III) chloride in a novel tandem cycloisomerization/Friedel-Crafts reaction. A section dedicated to the study on GaCl3-catalyzed alkyne hydration is also provided.Chapter III begins with a description of the synthesis of a series of gallium(III) complexes bearing various NHCs as ligands in order to overcome the limitations of gallium(III) halides in catalysis. Next, methodology studies on the tandem process involving 1,6-arenynes with the neutral and cationic gallium(III) complexes are described. The evaluation of scission kinetics for catalysts, substrates variation and influence of counteranions are discussed. In addition, efforts towards the asymmetric version of this tandem transformation and some other cyclizations are also presented.The concluding chapter reiterates the most important results obtained in the body chapters of the thesis. To conclude, the future directions for the research on the use of the NHC-gallium(III) complexes are discussed.

Cette thèse développe l'étude des complexes de nickel(II) porteurs de ligands carbènes N hétérocycliques (NHC) selon deux axes: la synthèse et la caractérisation de complexes nickelacycliques avec un ligand chélatant carbone-carbone (CNHC, Calkyl); et leur activité catalytique dans la construction des liaisons carbone-carbone (Csp2–Csp2/Csp3) des 1-chalcogènes-azoles par fonctionnalisation des liaisons carbone-hydrogène (C–H). Une série de produits d'addition d'acétonitrile métallacycliques CNHC,Calkyl-Ni(II) cationiques a été synthétisée par élimination d'un ligand cyclopentadiényle des nickelacycles demi-sandwich a 18 électrons de valence parents. Il a été déterminé que les complexes cationiques existaient en tant qu'espèce Ni(II) à 14 électrons de valence en forme de T, insaturée de manière coordonnée et électronique, à l'état solide. L'application de ces nouveaux complexes au couplage croisé du benzothiazole avec les iodoarènes s'est avérée une stratégie efficace dans la formation des liaisons Csp2–Csp2, par la combinaison d'un échafaudage métallacyclique stabilisant avec des ligands labiles. La découverte d'une espèce demi sandwich Ni(II)-(NHC)-(benzothiazolyle) inactif dans l'arylation du benzothiazole, mais actif dans le couplage du benzothiazole avec les iodoalcanes, constitue le premier exemple de construction des liaisons Csp2–Csp3 du benzothiazole avec un catalyseur Ni(II)-NHC. / This thesis develops the study of nickel(II) complexes bearing N-heterocyclic carbene ligands (NHC) in two axes: the synthesis and characterization of nickelacyclic complexes with a carbon-carbon chelating ligand (CNHC,Calkyl); and their catalytic activity in the construction of carbon-carbon bonds (Csp2–Csp2/Csp3) of 1-chalcogene-azoles by carbon-hydrogen (C–H) bond functionalization. A series of cationic CNHC,Calkyl-Ni(II) metallacyclic acetonitrile adducts was synthetized by the removal of a cyclopentadienyl ligand from parent 18 valence electron half-sandwich nickelacycles. The cationic complexes were determined to exist as rare coordinatively and electronically unsaturated T-shaped 14 valence electron Ni(II) species, in the solid state. Application of these new complexes to the cross-coupling of benzothiazole with iodoarenes proved to be a successful strategy in Csp2–Csp2 bond formation, by the combination of a stabilizing metallacyclic scaffold with labile ligands. The discovery of a half-sandwich Ni(II)-(NHC)-(benzothiazolyl) species, inactive in the arylation of benzothiazole, but active for the cross-coupling of benzothiazole with iodoalkanes shows the first example of benzothiazole Csp2–Csp3 bond construction with a Ni(II)-NHC catalyst.

Cette thèse apporte une contribution au développement de complexes carbènes N-hétérocycliques-palladium basés sur des calix[4]arènes: leur synthèse, leur caractérisation ainsi que l'évaluation de leur activité catalytique est presenté. Pour cela, un calix[4]arène mono-substitué a été préparé conformément aux procédures classiques, puis les précurseurs de nouveaux ligands NHC ont été obtenus. Subissant l'alkylation avec du n-butylbromide et puis une métallation subséquente avec du palladium et de la pyridine, quatorze nouveaux complexes ont été obtenus. Après les caractérisations complètes en solution et à l'état solide, l'évaluation de l'activité catalytique a été réalisée dans réactions couplage de Suzuki-Miyaura. De bonnes performances ont pu être observées permettant d'obtenir des taux de transformation de 99% avec des quantités de catalyseur descandant jusqu'à 0.08 mol%. L'étude de conformation ainsi que les résultats catalytiques en catalyse n'ont pas permis de mettre en évidence un effet supramoléculaire de la cavité macrocyclique envers le processus de couplage. Dans le but d'orienter le centre catalytique à l'intérieur de la cavité, des contraintes stériques ont été appliquées sur des nouveaux Pd-NHC-complexes. Ainsi des complexes dimeriques de palladium ont été synthétisés et entièrement caractérisés. Plusieurs approches pour construire des linkers intramoléculaires permettant de fixer la conformation ont été énvisagées mais n'ont pas permis à ce jour un gel conformationnel / This thesis will focus on development of N-heterocyclic carbene palladium complexes based on calix[4]arenes: from synthesis, characterization and structural study to evaluation of catalytic activity. A new series of calix[4]arene supported N-heterocyclic carbene palladium complexes was developed and fully characterized. A mono-substituted calix[4]arene was prepared through conventional procedures, following with the attachment of imidazolyl derivative groups to compose the precursors of novel NHCs ligands. Undergoing the alkylation with n-butylbromide and corresponding metallation with palladium and pyridine, original complexes were obtained. After a full characterization in solution and solid state, the evaluation of catalytic activity was undertaken through Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions which revealed good performances. The conformational study as well as the catalytic results in catalysis did not allow putting in evidence a supramolecular effect of the macrocycle cavity towards the coupling process. With the aim of localize catalytic center inside of the cavity, steric constrain was involved in the form of new Pd-NHC-complexes. Dimeric Pd complexes were synthesized and fully characterized as well. Several approaches to construct intramolecular linkers for fixing the conformation were elaborated. The conception of ‘flexible steric bulky’ inspired the research on confined structure of calix[4]arene, such as encapsulation and capped configuration. Relative progresses were carried out and discussed

Chemical biology encompasses the study and manipulation of biological system using chemistry, often by virtue of small molecules or unnatural amino acids. Much insight has been gained into the mechanisms of biological processes with regards to protein structure and function, metabolic processes and changes between healthy and diseased states. As an ever expanding field, developing new tools to interact with and impact biological systems is an extremely valuable goal. Herein, work is described towards the synthesis of a small library of heterocyclic-containing small molecules and the mechanistic details regarding the interesting and unexpected chemical compounds that arose; an alternative set of non-toxic copper catalyzed azide-alkyne click conditions for in vivo metabolic labelling; and the synthesis of an unnatural amino acid for further chemical modification via [3+2] cycloadditions with nitrones upon incorporation into a peptide of interest. Altogether, these projects strive to supplement pre-existing methodology for the synthesis of small molecule libraries and tools for metabolic labelling, and thus provide further small molecules for understanding biological systems.

Chemical biology encompasses the study and manipulation of biological system using chemistry, often by virtue of small molecules or unnatural amino acids. Much insight has been gained into the mechanisms of biological processes with regards to protein structure and function, metabolic processes and changes between healthy and diseased states. As an ever expanding field, developing new tools to interact with and impact biological systems is an extremely valuable goal. Herein, work is described towards the synthesis of a small library of heterocyclic-containing small molecules and the mechanistic details regarding the interesting and unexpected chemical compounds that arose; an alternative set of non-toxic copper catalyzed azide-alkyne click conditions for in vivo metabolic labelling; and the synthesis of an unnatural amino acid for further chemical modification via [3+2] cycloadditions with nitrones upon incorporation into a peptide of interest. Altogether, these projects strive to supplement pre-existing methodology for the synthesis of small molecule libraries and tools for metabolic labelling, and thus provide further small molecules for understanding biological systems.