Group Publications

  1. Parsons, A. T. and Johnson, J.S. “Formal [4 + 2] Cycloaddition of Donor-Acceptor Cyclobutanes and Aldehydes: Stereoselective Access to Substituted Tetrahydropyrans.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2009, 131, 14202. (Abstract)

  2. Tarr, J. C. and Johnson, J.S. “Lanthanum Tricyanide-Catalyzed Acyl Silane-Ketone Benzoin Additions.” Org. Lett. 2009, 11, 3870. (Abstract)

  3. Sanders, S.; Ruiz-Olalla, A.; Johnson, J. S. “Total synthesis of (+)-virgatusin via AlCl3-catalyzed [3+2] cycloaddition.” Chemm. Commun. 2009, 5135. (Abstract)

  4. Campbell, M. J. and Johnson, J. S. “Asymmetric Synthesis of (+)-Polyanthellin A. ” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2009, 131, 10370. (Abstract)

  5. Greszler, S. N. and Johnson, J. S. “Diastereoselective Synthesis of Pentasubstituted γ-Butyrolactones from Silyl Glyoxylates and Ketones through a Double Reformatsky Reaction.” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2009, 48, 3689. (Abstract)

  6. Parsons, A. T. and Johnson, J. S. “Catalytic Enantioselective Synthesis of Tetrahydrofurans: A Dynamic Kinetic Asymmetric [3 + 2] Cycloaddition of Racemic Cyclopropanes and Aldehydes.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2009, 131, 3122. (Abstract)

  7. Greszler, S. N. and Johnson, J. S. “Catalytic Redox-Initiated Glycolate Aldol Additions of Silyl Glyoxylates.” Org. Lett. 2009, 11, 827. (Abstract)

  8. Nicewicz, D. A.; Breteche, G.; Johnson, J. S.; Bryan, C.; Lautens, M. “Tert-butyl tert-butyldimethylsilylglyoxylate: a useful conjunctive reagent.” Organic Syntheses 2008, 85, 278. (pdf)

  9. Nicewicz, D.A.; Satterfield, A.D.; Schmitt, D.S.; Johnson, J.S. “Self-Consistent Synthesis of the Squalene Synthase Inhibitor Zaragozic Acid C via Controlled Oligomerization.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2008, 130, 17281. (Abstract)

  10. Campell, M. J.; Pohlhaus, P. D.; Min, G.; Ohmatsu, K.; Johnson, J.S. “An 'Anti-Baldwin' 3-Exo-Dig Cyclization: Preparation of Vinylidene Cyclopropanes from Electron-Poor Alkenes.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2008, 130, 9180. (Abstract)

  11. Pohlhaus, P. D.; Sanders, S. D.; Parsons, A. T.; Li, W.; Johnson, J.S. “Scope and Mechanism for Lewis Acid-Catalyzed Cycloadditions of Aldehydes and Donor-Acceptor Cyclopropanes: Evidence for a Stereospecific Intimate Ion Pair Pathway.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2008,130, 8642. (Abstract)

  12. Parsons, A. T.; Campbell, M. J.; Johnson, J.S. “Diastereoselective Synthesis of Tetrahydrofurans via Palladium(0)-Catalyzed [3+2] Cycloaddition of Vinylcyclopropanes and Aldehydes.” Org. Lett. 2008, 10, 2541. (Abstract)

  13. Bausch, C. C. and Johnson, J.S. “Conjugate Addition/ Ireland-Claisen Rearrangements of Allyl Fumarates: Simple Access to Terminally Differentiated Succinates.” J. Org. Chem. 2008, 73, 1575. (Abstract)

  14. Garrett, M. R.; Tarr, J. C.; Johnson, J.S. “Enantioselective Metallophosphite-Catalyzed C-Acylation of Nitrones.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2007, 129, 12944. (Abstract)

  15. Campbell, M. J. and Johnson, J.S. “Mechanistic Studies of the Copper-Catalyzed Electrophilic Amination of Diorganozinc Reagents and Development of a Zinc-Free Protocol.” Org. Lett. 2007, 9, 1521. (Abstract)

  16. Linghu, Xin; Satterfield, A. D.; Johnson, J. S. “Symbiotic Reagent Activation: Oppenauer Oxidation of Magnesium Alkoxides by Silylglyoxylates Triggers Second-Stage Aldolization.” J. Am. Chem Soc. 2006, 128, 9302. (Abstract)

  17. Nahm, M. R.; Potnick, J. R.; White, P. S.; Johnson, J. S. “Metallophosphite-Catalyzed Asymmetric Acylation of α,β-Unsaturated Amides.” J. Am. Chem Soc. 2006, 128, 2751. (Abstract)

  18. Bowman, R. K.; Johnson, J. S. “Nickel-Catalyzed Rearrangement of 1-Acyl-2-vinylcyclopropanes. A Mild Synthesis of Substituted Dihydrofurans.” Org. Lett. 2006, 8, 573. (Abstract)

  19. Berman, A.M.; Johnson, J. S. “Copper-Catalyzed Electrophilic Amination of Organozinc Nucleophiles: Documentation of O-Benzoyl Hydroxylamines as Broadly Useful R2N(+) and RHN(+) Synthons.” J. Org. Chem. 2006, 71, 219. (Abstract)

  20. Berman, A.M.; Johnson, J. S. “Nickel-Catalyzed Electrophilic Amination of Organozinc Halides.” Synlett. 2005, 1799. (Abstract)

  21. Pohlhaus, P. D.; Johnson, J. S. “Enantiospecific Sn(II)- and Sn(IV)-Catalyzed Cycloadditions of Aldehydes and Donor-Acceptor Cyclopropanes.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 127, 16014. (Abstract)

  22. Bausch, C. C.; Johnson, J. S. “Cyanide-Catalyzed Additions of Acyl Phosphonates to Aldehydes: A New Acyl Donor for Benzoin-Type Reactions.” Adv. Synth. Catal. 2005, 347, 1207. (Abstract)

  23. Nicewicz, D. A.; Johnson, J. S. “Three-Component Coupling Reactions of Silylglyoxylates, Alkynes, and Aldehydes: A Chemoselective One-Step Glycolate Aldol Construction.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 127, 6170. (Abstract)

  24. Nahm, M. R.; Linghu, X.; Potnick, J. R.; Yates, C. M.; White, P. S.; Johnson, J. S. “Metallophosphite-Induced Nucleophilic Acylation of α,β-Unsaturated Amides: Facilitated Catalysis by a Diastereoselective Retro [1,4] Brook Rearrangement.” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2005, 44, 2377. (Abstract)

  25. Linghu, X.; Bausch, C. C.; Johnson, J. S. “Mechanism and Scope of the Cyanide-Catalyzed Cross Silyl Benzoin Reaction.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 127, 1833. (Abstract)

  26. Pohlhaus, P. D.; Johnson, J. S. “Highly Diastereoselective Synthesis of Tetrahydrofurans via Lewis Acid-Catalyzed Cyclopropane/ Aldehyde Cycloadditions.” J. Org. Chem. 2005, 70, 1057. (Abstract)

  27. Berman, A. M.; Johnson, J. S. “Copper-Catalyzed Electrophilic Amination of Functionalized Diarylzinc Reagents.” J. Org. Chem. 2005, 70, 364. (Abstract)

  28. Bowman, R. K.; Johnson, J. S. “Lewis Acid Catalyzed Dipolar Cycloadditions of an Activated Imidate.” J. Org. Chem. 2004, 69, 8537. (Abstract)

  29. Nicewicz, D. A.; Yates, C. M.; Johnson, J. S. “Enantioselective Cyanation/ Brook Rearrangement/ Acylation Reactions Catalyzed by Chiral Metal Alkoxides.” J. Org. Chem. 2004, 69, 6548. (Abstract)

  30. Bausch, C. C.; Johnson, J. S. “Cross Silyl Benzoin Additions Catalyzed by Lanthanum Tricyanide.” J. Org. Chem. 2004, 69, 4283. (Abstract)

  31. Nicewicz, D. A.; Yates, C. M.; Johnson, J. S. “Catalytic Asymmetric Acylation of (Silyloxy)nitrile Anions.” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2004, 43, 2652. (Abstract)

  32. Berman A. M.; Johnson, J. S. “Copper-Catalyzed Electrophilic Amination of Diorganozinc Reagents.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2004, 126, 5680. (Abstract)

  33. Johnson, J. S. “Catalyzed Reactions of Acyl Anion Equivalents.” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2004, 43, 1326. (Abstract)

  34. Linghu, X.; Potnick, J. R.; Johnson, J. S. “Metallophosphites as Umpolung Catalysts: The Enantioselective Cross Silyl Benzoin Reaction.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2004, 126, 3070.(Abstract)

  35. Pohlhaus, P. D.; Bowman, R. K.; Johnson J. S. “Lewis Acid-Promoted Carbon-Carbon Bond Cleavage of Aziridines: Divergent Cycloaddition Pathways of the Derived Ylides.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2004, 126, 2294. (Abstract)

  36. Linghu, X.; Johnson, J. S. “Kinetic Control in Direct a-Silyloxy Ketone Synthesis: A New Regiospecific Catalyzed Cross Silyl Benzoin Reaction.” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2003, 42, 2534. (Abstract)

  37. Linghu, X.; Nicewicz, D. A.; Johnson, J. S. “Tandem Carbon-Carbon Bond Constructions via Catalyzed Cyanation/ Brook Rearrangement/ C-Acylation Reactions of Acylsilanes.” Org. Lett. 2002, 4, 2957. (Abstract)


    38. Postdoctoral Publications

  38. Johnson, J. S.; Bergman, R. G. “Imidotitanium Complexes as Hydroamination Catalysts: Substantially Enhanced Reactivity from an Unexpected Cyclopentadienide/ Amide Ligand Exchange.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2001, 123, 2923. (Abstract)


    39. Graduate Publications

  39. Johnson, J. S.; Evans, D. A. “Chiral Bis(oxazoline) Copper(II) Complexes: Versatile Catalysts for Enantioselective Cycloaddition, Aldol, Michael, and Carbonyl Ene Reactions.” Acc. Chem. Res. 2000, 33, 325. (Abstract)

  40. Evans, D. A.; Johnson, J. S.; Olhava, E. J. “Enantioselective Synthesis of Dihydropyrans: Catalysis of Hetero Diels-Alder Reactions by Bis(oxazoline) Copper(II) Complexes.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2000, 122, 1635. (Abstract)

  41. Evans, D. A.; Rovis, T.; Johnson, J. S. “Chiral Copper(II) Complexes as Lewis Acids for Catalyzed Cycloaddition, Carbonyl Addition, and Conjugate Addition Reactions.” Pure Appl. Chem. 1999, 71, 1407. (Abstract)

  42. Evans, D. A.; Wu, L. D.; Wiener, J. J. M.; Johnson, J. S.; Ripin, D. H. B.; Tedrow, J. S. “A General Method for the Synthesis of Enantiomerically Pure β-Substituted β-Amino Acids through α-Substituted Succinic Acid Derivatives.” J. Org. Chem. 1999, 64, 6411. (Abstract)

  43. Evans, D. A.; Barnes, D. M.; Johnson, J. S.; Lectka, T.; Miller, S. J.; Murry, J. A.; Shaughnessy, E. A.; Campos, K. R. “Bis(oxazoline) Copper(II) Complexes as Diels-Alder Catalysts. Reaction Scope and Synthetic Applications.” J. Am. Chem Soc. 1999, 121, 7582. (Abstract)

  44. Evans, D. A.; Johnson, J. S.; Burgey, C. S.; Campos, K. R. “Reversal in Enantioselectivity of tert-Butyl Versus Phenyl-Substituted Bis(oxazoline) Copper(II) Catalyzed Hetero Diels-Alder and Ene Reactions. Crystallographic and Mechanistic Studies.” Tetrahedron Lett. 1999, 40, 2879. (Abstract)

  45. Evans, D. A.; Olhava, E. J.; Johnson, J. S.; Janey, J. M. “Chiral C2-Symmetric Cu(II) Complexes as Catalysts for Enantioselective Hetero Diels-Alder Reactions.” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 1998, 37, 3372. (Abstract)

  46. Evans, D. A.; Johnson, J. S. “Catalytic Enantioselective Diels-Alder Reactions.” In Comprehensive Asymmetric Catalysis; Jacobsen, E. N.; Pfaltz, A.; Yamamoto. H. Eds.; Springer: New York, 1999; Vol. 3, 1177-1235.

  47. Evans, D. A.; Peterson, G. S.; Johnson, J. S.; Barnes, D. M.; Campos, K. R.; Woerpel, K. A. “An Improved Procedure for the Preparation of 2,2-bis[2-[4(S)-tert-butyl-1,3-oxazolinyl]]propane ((S,S)-tert-Butyl-Bis(Oxazoline)) and Derived Copper(II) Complexes.” J. Org. Chem. 1998, 63, 4541. (Abstract)

  48. Evans, D. A.; Johnson, J. S. “Catalytic Enantioselective Hetero Diels-Alder Reactions of Unsaturated Acyl Phosphonates with Enol Ethers.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1998, 120, 4895. (Abstract)

  49. Evans, D. A.; Ripin, D. H. B.; Johnson, J. S.; Shaughnessy, E. A. “A New Strategy for Extending N-Acyl Imides as Chiral Auxiliaries for Aldol and Diels-Alder Reactions. Application to an Enantioselective Synthesis of α-Himachalene.” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 1997, 36, 2119. (Abstract)

  50. Evans, D. A.; Johnson, J. S. “Chiral C2-Symmetric Cu(II) Complexes as Catalysts for Enantioselective Intramolecular Diels-Alder Reactions. Asymmetric Synthesis of (–)-Isopulo'upone.” J. Org. Chem. 1997, 62, 786. (Abstract)