Molecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(12), P. 3898 - 3898
Published: June 17, 2022
Chiral
alcohols
are
among
the
most
widely
applied
in
fine
chemicals,
pharmaceuticals
and
agrochemicals.
Herein,
Ru-monophosphine
catalyst
formed
situ
was
found
to
promote
an
enantioselective
addition
of
aliphatic
aldehydes
with
arylboronic
acids,
delivering
chiral
excellent
yields
enantioselectivities
exhibiting
a
broad
scope
acids.
The
highly
dependent
on
monophosphorous
ligands.
utility
this
asymmetric
synthetic
method
showcased
by
large-scale
transformation.
Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(14), P. 1818 - 1831
Published: June 24, 2023
A
series
of
manganese
carbonyl
complexes
based
on
bis(imino)pyridine
ligands
the
type
R2NNN
(R
=
Cy,
iPr,
Ph,
p-FC6H4)
were
synthesized.
While
complex
appears
to
be
an
NN
bidentate-Mn(I)
triscarbonyl
species
in
solid
state,
solution,
there
is
a
gradual
loss
carbon
monoxide
leading
first
NNN
pincer-Mn(I)
biscarbonyl
complex,
which
finally
disproportionates
pincer-Mn(II)
dibromide
and
pincer-Mn(0)
complex.
Evidence
for
this
transformation
has
been
obtained
from
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction,
IR,
EPR,
HRMS
analysis.
The
apparently
faster
with
cyclohexyl-substituted
than
others.
considered
(0.05
mol
%)
utilized
catalyzing
β-alkylation
secondary
alcohols
at
140
°C
air
under
conventional
heating
(12
h),
as
well
microwave
(2
h)
presence
2.5
%
NaOtBu.
Among
complexes,
catalyst
(p-FC6H4NNN)Mn(CO)2Br
was
found
highly
efficient.
heating,
maximum
92%
(1840
TON
153
TOs/h)
β-alkylated
product
obtained;
provided
85%
yield
(1700
850
just
2
h.
catalytic
system
successfully
implemented
alkylate
several
other
alcohols,
(35
examples).
analyses
indicate
intermediates
cycle
both
pincer-Mn(II)/Mn(0)
couple.
Deuterium
labeling
studies
point
involvement
C–H
bond
activation
rate-determining
step
(RDS)
kinetic
isotope
effect
(KIE)
9.0.
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
20(9), P. 1945 - 1951
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Ru
II
-Complexes
of
a
heteroditopic
NHC
ligand,
featuring
ImNHC
and
tzNHC
donors,
were
noted
to
be
very
efficient
catalysts
(up
0.001
mol%)
for
β-alkylation
secondary
alcohols
one
pot
synthesis
diverse
2-alkylaminoquinoline
derivatives.
Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(23), P. 3589 - 3599
Published: Nov. 10, 2022
H2
storage
in
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
or
bicarbonate
(HCO3–)
the
form
of
formic
acid
(HCO2H)
formate
(HCO2–)
and
reverse
liberation
allows,
principle,
to
develop
a
rechargeable
hydrogen
carrier
system
along
with
CO2-recycling
mechanism.
The
key
such
an
alluring
approach
toward
realization
carbon-neutral
H2-based
fuel
option
is
development
efficient
bidirectional
catalysts
for
CO2
(or
HCO3–)
hydrogenation
HCO2H
HCO2–)
dehydrogenation.
With
aim
(i)
structurally
robust
under
variable
reaction
conditions,
(ii)
metal–ligand
bifunctionality-triggered
heterolytic
splitting
H+/H–
transfer
during
hydrogenation/dehydrogenation
reactions,
(iii)
electron-rich
catalytic
metal
center
facilitating
hydride
delivery,
(iv)
water
solubility
via
second
coordination
sphere
interactions,
herein,
we
applied
series
"cyclic
amide–NHC"
hybrid
bidentate
ligand-bound
Cp*Ir(III)
complexes
(Ir-1–Ir-4)
hydrogenation–dehydrogenation
(HCO3–)/HCO2H
couple
as
"green"
solvent
without
use
organic
additives/solvents.
Notably,
catalyst
Ir-1,
achieving
turnover
number
(TON)
16
680
at
60
°C
6
h
dehydrogenation
frequency
(TOF5min)
70
674
h–1
80
can
be
efficiently
carried
out.
Key
control
mechanistic
studies
emphasized
following
aspects
current
system:
pH
solution
played
crucial
role
controlling
rate
was
cleaved
readily
by
iridium
intermediate,
which
could
react
furnish
product,
(acid/base)-switchable
on-demand
devised,
liberated
gas
from
Ir-1-catalyzed
were
reutilized
secondary
reactions
tandem
fashion,
signifying
suitability
demonstrate
utility
typical
H2/CO2
liquid,
it
advocated
for.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(43), P. 7928 - 7932
Published: Oct. 23, 2023
α-H
alkylation
of
carbonyls
is
a
significant
reaction
in
the
pharmaceutical
industry
because
it
can
directly
form
C–C
bond
an
environmentally
benign
manner.
Thus,
developing
novel
catalyst
for
this
hot
and
practical
topic
catalysis,
organic
synthesis,
materials
science.
In
paper,
we
found
that
polyaniline-supported
tungsten
could
catalyze
ketone
with
alcohol
generating
water
as
only
byproduct.
Polyaniline
support
key
promoting
catalytic
activity
tungsten,
which
relatively
cheaper
than
traditionally
employed
noble
metals.
The
occurred
under
mild
conditions
wide
substrate
scope.
initial
concentration
was
enhanced
to
1
mol/L,
while
speed
accelerated
reduce
time
6
h;
these
improvements
significantly
enhance
production
capacity.
advantages
make
synthesis
industrial
purposes.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
27(61), P. 15067 - 15074
Published: Aug. 30, 2021
Novel
multistimuli-responsive
phosphine
ligands
comprising
a
redox-active
[3]dioxaphosphaferrocenophane
backbone
and
P-bound
imidazolin-2-ylidenamino
entity
that
allows
switching
by
protonation
are
reported.
Investigation
of
the
corresponding
metal
complexes
their
redox
behaviour
reported
show
sensitivity
system
towards
coordination.
The
experimental
findings
supported
DFT
calculations.
Protonation
oxidation
events
applied
in
Rh-catalysed
hydrosilylations
demonstrate
remarkable
influence
on
reactivity
and/or
selectivity.
Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(14), P. 1836 - 1846
Published: March 31, 2022
A
Mn(I)
complex
(1)
bearing
a
proton
responsive
hydroxy
unit
on
1,8-naphthyridine-N-oxide
scaffold
(L1H)
was
synthesized.
The
molecular
structure
of
1
revealed
the
lactim
form
ligand.
corresponding
deprotonated
lactam
complexes
[18-C-6-K·2]
and
3
were
prepared
structurally
characterized.
acid–base
equilibrium
between
forms
studied
by
1H
NMR
UV–vis
spectra.
catalytic
efficiency
evaluated
performing
α-alkylation
reaction
ketones
with
primary
alcohols.
scope
is
broad
in
terms
both
efficacy
protic
catalyst
demonstrated
alkylation
bioactive
steroids
progesterone
pregnenolone.
controlled
[Mn(L2)(CO)3Br]
(4),
which
similar
to
but
devoid
unit,
shows
significantly
reduced
validating
crucial
role
functionality
1.
Kinetic
study,
control
reactions,
deuterium
labeling
experiments
conducted
gain
mechanistic
insights.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 355 - 362
Published: Nov. 22, 2022
Highly
efficient
and
selective
alkylation
via
borrowing
hydrogen
in
water
was
achieved
with
a
functional
Ir
complex
bearing
an
amidate
ligand.
The
significant
cooperation
effect
of
the
ligand
on
high
efficiency
selectivity
demonstrated.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(52)
Published: June 28, 2023
Abstract
A
set
of
ruthenium(II)‐protic‐N‐heterocyclic
carbene
complexes,
[Ru(NNC
H
)(PPh
3
)
2
(X)]Cl
(
1
,
X=Cl
and
X=H)
their
deprotonated
forms
[Ru(NNC)(PPh
(X)]
’,
X=H),
in
which
NNC
is
a
new
unsymmetrical
pincer
ligand,
are
reported.
The
four
complexes
interconvertible
by
simple
acid‐base
chemistry.
combined
theoretical
spectroscopic
investigations
indicate
charge
segregation
anionic‐NHC
’
’)
can
be
described
from
Lewis
pair
perspective.
chemical
reactivity
complex
shows
cooperative
small
molecule
activation.
Complex
activates
H−H
bond
hydrogen,
C(sp
)‐I
iodomethane,
C(sp)‐H
phenylacetylene.
activation
CO
using
anionic
NHC
at
moderate
temperature
ambient
pressure
subsequent
conversion
to
formate
also
described.
All
the
compounds
have
been
characterized
ESI‐MS,
H,
13
C,
31
P
NMR
spectroscopy.
Molecular
structures
determined
with
single‐crystal
X‐ray
diffraction.
perspective
broadens
scope
potential
applications
activation,
including
carbon
dioxide
formate,
much
sought
after
reaction
renewable
energy
sustainable
development
domains.