Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
136(6)
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
Abstract
Cheap,
stable
and
easy‐to‐handle
Werner
ammine
salts
have
been
known
for
more
than
a
century;
but
they
rarely
used
in
organic
synthesis.
Herein,
we
report
that
the
hexammine
complex
[Ni(NH
3
)
6
]Cl
2
can
be
as
both
nitrogen
catalytic
nickel
source
allow
efficient
amination
of
aryl
chlorides
presence
amount
bipyridine
ligand
under
irradiation
390–395
nm
light
without
need
any
additional
catalysts.
More
80
chlorides,
including
20
drug
molecules,
were
aminated,
demonstrating
practicality
generality
this
method
synthetic
chemistry.
A
slow
NH
release
mechanism
is
operation,
obviating
problem
catalyst
poisoning.
Still
interestingly,
show
salt
easily
recovered
reused,
solving
difficult
recovery
transition
metal
The
protocol
thus
provides
an
new
strategy
synthesis
primary
amines.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
review
presents
the
working
principles,
advantages
and
disadvantages
of
heterogeneous
thermo-
photocatalysis
in
organic
transformations,
outlines
related
applications
advancements
photocatalytic
transformations.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(7)
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Abstract
Due
to
the
demanding
depolymerization
conditions
and
limited
catalytic
efficiency,
enhancing
lignin
valorization
remains
challenging.
Therefore,
lowering
bond
dissociation
energy
(BDE)
has
emerged
as
a
viable
strategy
for
achieving
mild
yet
highly
effective
cleavage
of
bonds.
In
this
study,
photocatalytic
semi‐hydrogenation/reduction
utilizing
CsPbBr
3
quantum
dots
(CPB‐QDs)
Hantzsch
ester
(HEH
2
)
synergistic
system
was
introduced
reduce
BDE
C
β
−O−Ar,
−O−Ar
bond.
This
offers
wide
substrate
scope
encompassing
various
‐O‐4
model
dimers,
preoxidized
β‐O‐4
polymers,
native
oxidized
lignin,
resulting
in
production
corresponding
ketones
phenols.
Notably,
approach
attained
turnover
frequency
(TOF)
that
is
17
times
higher
than
reported
Ir‐catalytic
dimers.
It
been
observed
via
meticulous
experimentation
HEH
can
be
activated
by
CPB‐QDs
single
electron
transfer
(SET),
generating
⋅
+
hydrogen
donor
while
also
serving
hole
quencher.
Moreover,
readily
forms
an
active
transition
state
with
substrates
bonding.
Subsequently,
proton‐coupled
(PCET)
from
carbonyl
group
generates
α
intermediate.
Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(5)
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Abstract
A
metal‐free
heterogeneous
protocol
is
established
herein
for
the
synthesis
of
value‐added
γ‐amino
acid
scaffolds
via
carbocarboxylation
alkenes
with
CO
2
and
alkylamines
under
visible
light
irradiation.
The
shows
broad
substrate
scope
mild
reaction
conditions
good
stability
catalyst
recycle
tests.
Moreover,
methodology
could
be
feasible
to
late‐stage
derivatization
several
natural
products,
enriching
chemical
arsenal
practical
application.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(11), P. 2326 - 2331
Published: March 7, 2024
Direct
alkene
C–H/N–H
cross
dehydrogenative
coupling
is
an
infrequent,
highly
challenging
transformation.
Herein,
a
photoredox
radical–radical
cross-coupling
reaction
between
ketene
dithioacetal
as
persistent
radical
cation
and
azole
nitrogen
center
(NCR)
was
developed.
This
direct
amination
proceeded
through
synergistic
cobalt
catalysis,
with
only
H2
evolution.
The
showed
excellent
tolerance
regio-
stereospecific
manner,
expanding
the
scope
of
C(sp2)–N
construction
methods
modes.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(12)
Published: March 19, 2024
Abstract
In
this
research,
we
present
an
innovative
and
eco‐friendly
methodology
for
the
synthesis
of
a
diverse
array
2,3‐dihydroquinazolin‐4(1H)‐ones,
featuring
use
catalytic
N‐Bromosaccharin
(NBSac).
This
novel
approach
is
not
limited
to
just
one
product;
it
extends
efficient
quinazolin‐4(3H)‐ones
by
harnessing
visible
light
alongside
stoichiometric
(NBSac)
as
multifunctional
heterogeneous
oxidant.
By
uniting
cyclocondensation
oxidation
into
one‐pot
sequential
process,
direct
access
achieved.
The
developed
protocol
characterized
its
user‐friendliness,
metal‐free
operation,
wide
applicability
across
substrates,
ability
recycle
catalyst,
making
appealing
sustainable
method
quinazolinone
synthesis.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(38), P. 8154 - 8158
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Triarylphosphines
play
a
crucial
role
in
organic
synthesis
as
versatile
components
serving
ligands,
catalysts,
and
reactants.
This
study
introduces
metal-free,
visible-light-induced
method
for
the
cross-coupling
of
cyanopyridines
or
polyfluoroarenes
with
diarylphosphines.
approach
facilitates
formation
C(sp
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
135(29)
Published: May 23, 2023
Abstract
The
activation
of
the
α‐C−H
bond
ketones
typically
requires
an
amine
and
a
directing
group
to
guide
reaction
selectivity
in
amine‐catalysis
carbonyl
chemistry.
For
ketone,
groups
are
also
required
control
selectivity.
Reported
herein
is
first
α‐alkylation
cyclic
absence
catalyst
group.
1
H
NMR,
XPS,
EPR
studies
DFT
calculations
indicate
that
α‐carbon
radical
intermediate
formed
through
direct
selective
inert
chelating
on
surface
colloidal
quantum
dots
(QDs).
Such
interaction
essential
for
weakening
C−H
bond,
as
exemplified,
using
CdSe
QDs
sole
photocatalyst
execute
alkylation
under
visible‐light
irradiation.
Without
group,
high
step‐
atom‐economy
transformation
redox‐neutral
condition
opens
new
way
functionalization
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Abstract
Valence
band
maximum
(VBM)
position
does
not
necessarily
indicate
the
driving
force
for
oxidation
reactions
on
photoanodes
because
it
simply
reflects
an
electrostatic
potential.
Rather,
quasi-Fermi
level
of
hole
at
surface
must
be
considered.
Here,
we
report
a
protocol
to
quantitatively
evaluate
holes
using
redox
species
with
various
potentials.
The
these
is
estimated
by
correlating
photocurrent
derived
from
separately
measured
electrode
potential
stable
model
glassy
carbon
electrode.
Using
this
protocol,
levels
CdS
and
CdSe
were
found
limited
merely
0.5
V
vs.
standard
hydrogen
electrode;
fairly
negative
VBM
position.
estimation
partial
density
photocorrosion
further
enabled
predictions
kinetics.
predicted
kinetics
showed
that
are
pinned
facile
photocorrosion.
This
methodology
offers
quantitative
understanding
capability
photoanodes.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
136(6)
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
Abstract
Cheap,
stable
and
easy‐to‐handle
Werner
ammine
salts
have
been
known
for
more
than
a
century;
but
they
rarely
used
in
organic
synthesis.
Herein,
we
report
that
the
hexammine
complex
[Ni(NH
3
)
6
]Cl
2
can
be
as
both
nitrogen
catalytic
nickel
source
allow
efficient
amination
of
aryl
chlorides
presence
amount
bipyridine
ligand
under
irradiation
390–395
nm
light
without
need
any
additional
catalysts.
More
80
chlorides,
including
20
drug
molecules,
were
aminated,
demonstrating
practicality
generality
this
method
synthetic
chemistry.
A
slow
NH
release
mechanism
is
operation,
obviating
problem
catalyst
poisoning.
Still
interestingly,
show
salt
easily
recovered
reused,
solving
difficult
recovery
transition
metal
The
protocol
thus
provides
an
new
strategy
synthesis
primary
amines.