Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
134(46)
Published: Sept. 24, 2022
Abstract
Boroaminomethylation
of
olefins
is
an
efficient
process
to
convert
hydrocarbons
directly
into
boron‐,
nitrogen‐containing
molecules.
Such
chemicals
are
a
good
handle
for
obtaining
more
complexed
amine
derivatives
through
the
various
transformations
organoboron.
However,
using
simple
and
easily
available
CO
as
C1
feedstock
achieve
boroaminomethylation
still
elusive.
Here
we
report
copper‐catalyzed
with
source
via
mechanism
carbene
insertion
N−H
bond.
This
method
affords
valuable
γ
‐boryl
amines
from
four
inexpensive
readily
chemicals.
The
wide
synthetic
demonstrates
their
utility.
Notably,
13
C
labeling
studies
revealed
that
−CH
2
‐building
block
was
derived
one
molecule
CO.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(42), P. 17825 - 17832
Published: Oct. 13, 2021
We
report
on
an
additive-free
Mn(I)-catalyzed
dehydrogenative
silylation
of
terminal
alkenes.
The
most
active
precatalyst
is
the
bench-stable
alkyl
bisphosphine
Mn(I)
complex
fac-[Mn(dippe)(CO)3(CH2CH2CH3)].
catalytic
process
initiated
by
migratory
insertion
a
CO
ligand
into
Mn–alkyl
bond
to
yield
acyl
intermediate
which
undergoes
rapid
Si–H
cleavage
silane
HSiR3
forming
16e–
silyl
catalyst
[Mn(dippe)(CO)2(SiR3)]
together
with
liberated
butanal.
A
broad
variety
aromatic
and
aliphatic
alkenes
was
efficiently
selectively
converted
E-vinylsilanes
allylsilanes,
respectively,
at
room
temperature.
Mechanistic
insights
are
provided
based
experimental
data
DFT
calculations
revealing
that
two
parallel
reaction
pathways
operative:
acceptorless
pathway
involving
dihydrogen
release
requiring
alkene
as
sacrificial
hydrogen
acceptor.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 2253 - 2260
Published: Jan. 31, 2022
Selective
semihydrogenation
of
alkynes
with
the
Mn(I)
alkyl
catalyst
fac-[Mn(dippe)(CO)3(CH2CH2CH3)]
(dippe
=
1,2-bis(di-iso-propylphosphino)ethane)
as
a
precatalyst
is
described.
The
required
hydrogen
gas
either
directly
employed
or
in
situ-generated
upon
alcoholysis
KBH4
methanol.
A
series
aryl-aryl,
aryl-alkyl,
alkyl-alkyl,
and
terminal
was
readily
hydrogenated
to
yield
E-alkenes
good
excellent
isolated
yields.
reaction
proceeds
at
60
°C
for
60-90
loadings
0.5-2
mol
%.
implemented
protocol
tolerates
variety
electron-donating
electron-withdrawing
functional
groups,
including
halides,
phenols,
nitriles,
unprotected
amines,
heterocycles.
can
be
upscaled
gram
scale.
Mechanistic
investigations,
deuterium-labeling
studies
density
theory
(DFT)
calculations,
were
undertaken
provide
reasonable
mechanism,
showing
that
initially
formed
Z-isomer
undergoes
fast
isomerization
afford
thermodynamically
more
stable
E-isomer.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
55(18), P. 2740 - 2751
Published: Sept. 8, 2022
ConspectusThe
activation
of
weakly
polarized
bonds
represents
a
challenging,
yet
highly
valuable
process.
In
this
context,
precious
metal
catalysts
have
been
used
as
reliable
compounds
for
the
rather
inert
last
several
decades.
Nevertheless,
base-metal
complexes
including
cobalt,
iron,
or
nickel
are
currently
promising
candidates
substitution
noble
metals
in
order
to
develop
more
sustainable
processes.
past
few
years,
manganese(I)-based
were
heavily
employed
efficient
(de)hydrogenation
reactions.
However,
vast
majority
these
operate
via
metal–ligand
bifunctionality
already
well
implemented
decades
ago.
Although
high
reactivity
can
be
achieved
various
reactions,
concept
is
often
not
applicable
certain
transformations
due
outer-sphere
mechanisms.
Account,
we
outline
potential
alkylated
Mn(I)-carbonyl
nonpolar
and
moderately
polar
E–H
(E
=
H,
B,
C,
Si)
disclose
our
successful
approach
utilization
field
homogeneous
catalysis.
This
involves
rational
design
manganese
hydrogenation
reactions
involving
ketones,
nitriles,
carbon
dioxide,
alkynes.
addition
that,
reduction
alkenes
by
dihydrogen
could
series
well-defined
which
was
possible
before.
Furthermore,
elucidate
Mn-based
hydrofunctionalization
carbon–carbon
multiple
bonds.
Our
investigations
unveiled
novel
insights
into
reaction
pathways
dehydrogenative
silylation
trans-1,2-diboration
terminal
alkynes,
reported
transition
metals.
Due
catalyst
design,
under
mild
conditions.
Delightfully,
all
bench-stable
compounds.
We
took
advantage
fact
that
Mn(I)
alkyl
known
undergo
migratory
insertion
group
CO
ligand,
yielding
an
unsaturated
acyl
intermediate.
Hydrogen
atom
abstraction
ligand
then
paves
way
active
species
variety
catalytic
proceed
inner-sphere
textbook
well-known
decades,
application
still
its
infancy.
A
brief
historical
overview
manganese(I)–carbonyl
provided,
covering
synthesis
especially
iconic
stoichiometric
transformations,
e.g.,
carbonylation,
intensively
examined
Calderazzo,
Moss,
others.
An
future
applications
defined
will
given,
may
inspire
researchers
development
(base-)metal
catalysts.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(42), P. 37008 - 37038
Published: Oct. 11, 2022
In
recent
years,
many
manganese-based
homogeneous
catalytic
precursors
have
been
developed
as
powerful
alternatives
in
organic
synthesis.
Among
these,
the
hydrofunctionalizations
of
unsaturated
C–C
bonds
correspond
to
outstanding
ways
afford
compounds
with
more
versatile
functional
groups,
which
are
commonly
used
building
blocks
production
fine
chemicals
and
feedstock
for
industrial
field.
Herein,
we
present
an
account
Mn-catalyzed
alkenes
alkynes
main
objective
finding
mechanistic
tendencies
that
could
serve
a
platform
works
come.
Catalysis Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(17), P. 4843 - 4847
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
room
temperature
reduction
of
various
nitriles
using
amine
boranes
catalysed
by
a
manganese(
i
)
alkyl
complex
is
described.
Based
on
experimental
findings,
plausible
mechanistic
scenario
presented.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 5236 - 5244
Published: March 31, 2023
Well-defined,
bench
stable
Mn(I)
non-pincer-type
complexes
were
tested
as
earth-abundant
transition
metal
catalysts
for
the
selective
reduction
of
CO2
to
boryl-protected
MeOH
in
presence
pinacolborane
(HBpin).
Essentially,
quantitative
yields
obtained
under
mild
reaction
conditions
(1
bar
CO2,
60
°C),
without
need
any
base
or
additives,
alkylcarbonyl
bis(phosphine)
fac-[Mn(CH2CH2CH3)(dippe)(CO)3]
[Mn1,
dippe
=
1,2-bis(diisopropylphosphino)ethane]
and
[Mn(dippe)(CO)2{(μ-H)2(Bpin)}]
(Mn4),
that
is
by
bench-stable
precatalyst
Mn1
with
HBpin
via
elimination
butanal.
Preliminary
mechanistic
details
a
combination
NMR
experiments
monitoring
catalytic
reactions.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
28(56)
Published: July 21, 2022
Abstract
In
this
work,
two
monomeric
magnesium
alkyl
complexes
(
1
and
2
)
were
prepared
using
bis(phosphino)carbazole
framework
among
them
has
been
used
as
a
catalyst
for
hydroboration
of
alkenes
alkynes
with
pinacolborane
(HBpin).
A
broad
variety
aromatic
aliphatic
efficiently
reduced.
Anti‐Markovnikov
regioselective
was
achieved,
which
confirmed
by
deuterium‐labelling
experiments.
The
work
represents
the
first
example
use
in
homogeneous
catalytic
alkene
substrate
scope.
Experimental
mechanistic
investigations
DFT
calculations
provided
insights
into
reaction
mechanism.
Finally,
protocol
extended
to
terpenes.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(21), P. 14012 - 14022
Published: Oct. 17, 2023
Two
bench-stable
Fe(II)
alkyl
complexes
[Fe(κ3PCP-PCP-iPr)(CO)2(R)]
(R
=
CH2CH2CH3,
CH3)
were
obtained
by
the
treatment
of
[Fe(κ3PCP-PCP-iPr)(CO)2(H)]
with
NaNH2
and
subsequent
addition
CH3CH2CH2Br
CH3I,
respectively.
The
reaction
proceeds
via
anionic
Fe(0)
intermediate
Na[Fe(κ3PCP-PCP-iPr)(CO)2].
catalytic
performance
both
was
investigated
for
transfer
hydrogenation
terminal
internal
alkynes
utilizing
PhSiH3
iPrOH
as
a
hydrogen
source.
Precatalyst
activation
is
initiated
migration
ligand
to
carbonyl
C
atom
an
adjacent
CO
ligand.
In
agreement
previous
findings,
rate
follows
order
nPr
>
Me.
Accordingly,
[Fe(κ3PCP-PCP-iPr)(CO)2(CH2CH2CH3)]
more
active
catalyst.
takes
place
at
25
°C
catalyst
loading
0.5
mol%.
There
no
overhydrogenation,
in
case
alkynes,
exclusively,
Z-alkenes
are
formed.
implemented
protocol
tolerates
variety
electron-donating
electron-withdrawing
functional
groups
including
halides,
nitriles,
unprotected
amines,
heterocycles.
Mechanistic
investigations
deuterium
labeling
studies
DFT
calculations
undertaken
provide
reasonable
mechanism.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 5514 - 5523
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
manganese(
ii
)
complex
[Mn(
iPr
PNP)Cl
2
]
(
PNP
=
2,6-bis(diisopropylphosphinomethyl)pyridine)
was
found
to
catalyze
the
stereo-
and
regioselective
hydroboration
of
terminal
alkynes
employing
HBPin
(pinacolborane).
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(17), P. 13174 - 13180
Published: Aug. 17, 2024
An
additive-free
manganese-catalyzed
isomerization
of
terminal
alkenes
to
internal
is
described.
This
reaction
implementing
an
inexpensive
nonprecious
metal
catalyst.
The
most
efficient
catalyst
the
borohydride
complex
cis-[Mn(dippe)(CO)2(κ2-BH4)].
operates
at
room
temperature,
with
a
loading
2.5
mol
%.
A
variety
effectively
and
selectively
transformed
into
respective
E-alkenes.
Preliminary
results
show
chain-walking
elevated
temperature.
Mechanistic
studies
were
carried
out,
including
stoichiometric
reactions
in
situ
NMR
analysis.
These
experiments
are
flanked
by
computational
studies.
Based
on
these,
catalytic
process
initiated
liberation
"BH3"
as
THF
adduct.
double
bond
insertion
M-H
species,
leading
alkyl
intermediate,
followed
β-hydride
elimination
opposite
position
afford
product.