Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(20)
Published: March 3, 2022
The
asymmetric
hydrogenation
(AH)
of
3H-indoles
represents
an
ideal
approach
to
the
synthesis
useful
chiral
indoline
scaffolds.
However,
very
few
catalytic
systems
based
on
precious
metals
have
been
developed
realize
this
challenging
reaction.
Herein,
we
report
a
Mn-catalyzed
AH
with
excellent
yields
and
enantioselectivities.
kinetic
resolution
racemic
by
was
also
achieved
high
s-factors
construct
quaternary
stereocenters.
Many
acid-sensitive
functional
groups,
which
cannot
be
tolerated
when
using
state-of-the-art
ruthenium
catalyst,
were
compatible
manganese
catalysis.
This
new
process
expands
scope
transformation
highlights
uniqueness
earth-abundant
metal
reaction
could
proceed
catalyst
loadings
at
parts
per
million
(ppm)
level
exceptional
turnover
number
72
350.
is
highest
value
yet
reported
for
metal-catalyzed
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
60(10), P. 5108 - 5113
Published: Nov. 26, 2020
Abstract
The
non‐noble
metal‐catalyzed
asymmetric
hydrogenation
of
N‐heteroaromatics,
quinolines,
is
reported.
A
new
chiral
pincer
manganese
catalyst
showed
outstanding
catalytic
activity
in
the
affording
high
yields
and
enantioselectivities
(up
to
97
%
ee).
turnover
number
3840
was
reached
at
a
low
loading
(S/C=4000),
which
competitive
with
most
effective
noble
metal
catalysts
for
this
reaction.
precise
regulation
enantioselectivity
were
ensured
by
π–π
interaction.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
141(43), P. 17337 - 17349
Published: Oct. 21, 2019
Manganese-catalyzed
hydrogenation
reactions
have
attracted
broad
interest
since
the
first
report
in
2016.
Among
reported
catalytic
systems,
Mn
catalysts
supported
by
tridentate
PNP-
and
NNP-pincer
ligands
most
commonly
been
used.
For
example,
a
number
of
PNP-Mn
pincer
for
aldehydes,
aldimines,
ketones,
nitriles,
esters.
Furthermore,
various
NNP-Mn
shown
to
be
active
less-reactive
substrates
such
as
amides,
carbonates,
carbamates,
urea
derivations.
These
observations
indicated
that
exhibit
higher
reactivity
than
their
PNP
counterparts.
Such
ligand
effect
Mn-catalyzed
has
yet
confirmed.
Herein,
we
investigated
origin
applicability
this
effect.
A
combination
experimental
theoretical
investigations
showed
on
complexes
were
more
electron-rich
less
sterically
hindered
counterparts,
leading
series
reactions.
Inspired
hydrogenations,
developed
N-heterocycles.
Specifically,
hydrogenated
N-heterocycles
(32
examples)
with
up
99%
yields,
corresponding
afforded
low
under
same
conditions.
This
verified
is
generally
applicable
both
carbonyl
noncarbonyl
based
catalysis.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
57(41), P. 13449 - 13453
Published: Aug. 22, 2018
Catalytic
hydrogenation
of
cyclic
carbonates
to
diols
and
methanol
was
achieved
using
a
molecular
catalyst
based
on
earth-abundant
manganese.
The
complex
[Mn(CO)
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Oct. 24, 2018
Reductive
functionalization
of
the
C=O
unit
in
carboxylic
acids,
carbonic
acid
derivatives,
and
ultimately
carbon
dioxide
itself
is
a
challenging
task
key
importance
for
synthesis
value-added
chemicals.
In
particular,
it
can
open
novel
pathways
valorization
non-fossil
feedstocks.
Catalysts
based
on
earth-abundant,
cheap,
benign
metals
would
greatly
contribute
to
development
sustainable
synthetic
processes
derived
from
this
concept.
Herein,
manganese
pincer
complex
[Mn(Ph2PCH2SiMe2)2NH(CO)2Br]
(1)
reported
enable
reduction
broad
range
carbonates,
even
CO2
using
pinacolborane
as
reducing
agent.
The
shown
operate
under
mild
reaction
conditions
(80-120
°C),
low
catalyst
loadings
(0.1-0.2
mol%)
runs
solvent-less
conditions.
Mechanistic
studies
including
crystallographic
characterisation
borane
adduct
imply
that
metal-ligand
cooperation
facilitates
substrate
activation.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
141(33), P. 12962 - 12966
Published: July 31, 2019
We
report
the
hydrogenation
of
carbamates
and
urea
derivatives,
two
most
challenging
carbonyl
compounds
to
be
hydrogenated,
catalyzed
for
first
time
by
a
complex
an
earth-abundant
metal.
The
reaction
these
CO2-derived
compounds,
manganese
pincer
complex,
yields
methanol
in
addition
amine
alcohol,
which
makes
this
methodology
sustainable
alternative
route
conversion
CO2
methanol,
involving
base-metal
catalyst.
Moreover,
proceeds
under
mild
pressure
(20
bar).
Our
observations
support
mechanism
Mn–H
complex.
A
plausible
catalytic
cycle
is
proposed
based
on
informative
mechanistic
experiments.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
59(1), P. 215 - 220
Published: Oct. 25, 2019
Highly
selective
β-methylation
of
alcohols
was
achieved
using
an
earth-abundant
first
row
transition
metal
in
the
air
stable
molecular
manganese
complex
[Mn(CO)
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
7(6), P. 2884 - 2894
Published: Jan. 1, 2019
Efficient
CO2
capture/utilization
by
Co(ii)
MOF
as
a
heterogeneous
catalyst
in
CO2–epoxide
cycloaddition
at
ambient
condition
has
been
investigated
and
correlated
with
computational
studies.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. 773 - 773
Published: July 11, 2020
Our
planet
urgently
needs
sustainable
solutions
to
alleviate
the
anthropogenic
global
warming
and
climate
change.
Homogeneous
catalysis
has
potential
play
a
fundamental
role
in
this
process,
providing
novel,
efficient,
at
same
time
eco-friendly
routes
for
both
chemicals
energy
production.
In
particular,
pincer-type
ligation
shows
promising
properties
terms
of
long-term
stability
selectivity,
as
well
allowing
mild
reaction
conditions
low
catalyst
loading.
Indeed,
pincer
complexes
have
been
applied
plethora
chemical
processes,
such
hydrogen
release,
CO2
capture
conversion,
N2
fixation,
biomass
valorization
synthesis
high-value
fuels.
work,
we
show
main
advances
last
five
years
use
transition
metal
key
catalytic
processes
aiming
more
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
1(4), P. 517 - 524
Published: April 6, 2021
Polyurethane
(PU)
is
a
highly
valued
polymer
prepared
from
diisocyanates
and
polyols,
it
used
in
everyday
products,
such
as
shoe
soles,
mattresses,
insulation
materials,
but
also
for
the
construction
of
sophisticated
parts
medical
devices,
wind
turbine
blades,
aircrafts,
spacecrafts,
to
name
few.
As
PU
most
commonly
thermoset
composed
cross-linked
structures,
its
recycling
complicated
inefficient,
leading
increasing
waste
accumulating
every
year.
Catalytic
hydrogenation
represents
an
atom-efficient
means
deconstruction
polyurethanes,
so
far
identification
efficient
catalyst
disassembly
real-life
end-of-life
samples
has
not
been
demonstrated.
In
this
work,
we
reveal
that
commercially
available
catalyst,
Ir-iPrMACHO,
under
30
bar
H2
150–180
°C,
general
effective
four
cornerstones
PU:
flexible
solid,
foamed,
rigid
isolation
aromatic
amines
polyol
fraction.
For
first
time,
variety
commercial
including
examples
foams,
inline
skating
wheels,
deconstructed
into
two
fractions.
Most
desirable,
our
reaction
conditions
include
use
isopropyl
alcohol
representative
green
solvent.
It
speculated
partial
glycolysis
at
surface
particles
taking
place
solvent
temperatures
presence
catalytic
amounts
base.
more
solubilized
fragments
becomes
possible.
isolated
anilines
are
precursors
original
isocyanate
building
blocks,
methods
their
conversion
well-known,
work
reported
paper
provides
realistic
indication
potential
circular
plastic
economy
solution
PU.
Preliminary
experiments
were
undertaken
applying
Mn-iPrMACHO
foam.
Although
successful,
forcing
required
than
those
when
Ir-iPrMACHO.