Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(19), P. 7426 - 7435
Published: May 4, 2022
Metal-ligand
cooperativity
and
redox-active
ligands
enable
the
use
of
open-shell
first-row
transition
metals
in
catalysis.
However,
fleeting
nature
reactive
intermediates
prevents
direct
inspection
relevant
catalytic
species.
By
employing
phosphine
α-iminopyridine
(PNN)-based
complexes,
we
show
that
chemical
redox
metal-ligand
can
be
combined
coordination
sphere
iron
dinitrogen
complexes.
These
systems
dual
activation
modes
either
through
deprotonation,
which
triggers
reversible
core
dearomatization,
or
reversibly
accepting
one
electron
by
reducing
imine
functionality.
(PNN)Fe(N2)
fragments
obtained
under
mildly
conditions.
Deprotonation
such
complexes
induces
dearomatization
pyridine
while
retaining
a
terminally
coordinated
N2
ligand.
This
species
is
nevertheless
stable
solution
only
below
-30
°C
undergoes
unusual
ligand-assisted
disproportionation
proton-coupled
transfer
at
room
temperature.
The
origin
this
phenomenon
significant
lability
α-imine
C-H
bonds
dearomatized
species,
where
calculated
bond
dissociation
free
energy
48.7
kcal
mol-1.
dispropotionation
reaction
yields
an
overreduced
compound,
demonstrating
formation
triggered
mild
bases,
does
not
require
harsh
agents.
Reaction
with
dihydrogen
rare
anionic
Fe
hydride
binds
features
rearomatized
core.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(4), P. 1323 - 1463
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
This
review
surveys
the
synthesis
and
reactivity
of
low-oxidation
state
metalate
anions
d-block
elements,
with
an
emphasis
on
contributions
reported
between
2006
2022.
Although
field
has
a
long
rich
history,
chemistry
transition
been
greatly
enhanced
in
last
15
years
by
application
advanced
concepts
complex
ligand
design.
In
recent
years,
potential
highly
reactive
complexes
fields
small
molecule
activation
homogeneous
catalysis
become
increasingly
evident.
Consequently,
exciting
applications
have
developed,
including
catalytic
transformations.
article
intends
to
guide
reader
through
fascinating
world
low-valent
metalates.
The
first
part
describes
metalates
stabilized
assortment
frameworks,
carbonyls,
isocyanides,
alkenes
polyarenes,
phosphines
phosphorus
heterocycles,
amides,
redox-active
nitrogen-based
ligands.
Thereby,
will
be
familiarized
impact
different
types
physical
chemical
properties
addition,
ion-pairing
interactions
metal–metal
bonding
may
dramatic
influence
structures
reactivities.
ramifications
these
effects
are
examined
separate
section.
second
is
devoted
toward
inorganic
molecules
such
as
H2,
N2,
CO,
CO2,
P4
related
species.
It
shown
that
use
electron-rich
translates
into
impressive
hydrogenation
organic
reduction
CO2.
results
discussed
this
illustrate
being
tapped
for
challenging
processes
relevance
energy
conversion.
Therefore,
it
hoped
serve
useful
resource
inspire
further
developments
dynamic
research
field.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(21)
Published: March 18, 2024
Abstract
Because
internal
alkenes
are
more
challenging
synthetic
targets
than
terminal
alkenes,
metal‐catalyzed
olefin
mono‐transposition
(i.e.,
positional
isomerization)
approaches
have
emerged
to
afford
valuable
E
‐
or
Z‐
from
their
complementary
alkene
feedstocks.
However,
the
applicability
of
these
methods
has
been
hampered
by
lack
generality,
commercial
availability
precatalysts,
and
scalability.
Here,
we
report
a
nickel‐catalyzed
platform
for
stereodivergent
/
Z
‐selective
synthesis
at
room
temperature.
Commercial
reagents
enable
this
one‐carbon
transposition
‐internal
via
Ni−H‐mediated
insertion/elimination
mechanism.
Though
mechanistic
regime
is
same
in
both
systems,
underlying
pathways
that
lead
each
active
catalysts
distinct,
with
catalyst
forming
comproportionation
an
oxidative
addition
complex
followed
substrate
protonation
metal
trialkylphosphonium
salt
additive.
In
case,
ligand
sterics
denticity
control
stereochemistry
prevent
over‐isomerization.
National Science Review,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(2)
Published: Dec. 19, 2023
ABSTRACT
Iron
catalysts
are
ideal
transition
metal
because
of
the
Earths
abundant,
cheap,
biocompatible
features
iron
salts.
often
have
unique
open-shell
structures
that
easily
undergo
spin
crossover
in
chemical
transformations,
a
feature
rarely
found
noble
catalysts.
Unfortunately,
little
is
known
currently
about
how
structure
and
affect
reactivity
selectivity
catalysts,
which
makes
development
low
efficient
trial-and-error
program.
In
this
paper,
combination
experiments
theoretical
calculations
revealed
iron-catalyzed
hydrosilylation
alkynes
typical
spin-crossover
catalysis.
Deep
insight
into
electronic
set
well-defined
active
formal
Fe(0)
spin-delocalization
between
center
1,10-phenanthroline
ligand
effectively
regulates
center's
oxidation
state
to
meet
opposite
electrostatic
requirements
oxidative
addition
reductive
elimination,
respectively,
essential
for
electron
transfer
process.
The
triplet
was
achieving
high
regioselectivity
through
tuning
nonbonding
interactions.
These
findings
provide
an
important
reference
understanding
effect
catalyst
on
reaction.
It
inspiring
other
Earth-abundant
especially
from
point
view
development.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(22), P. 11978 - 11987
Published: May 25, 2023
Transition
metal
catalyzed
alkene
double
bond
transposition
usually
involves
hydride
intermediates.
Despite
significant
advances
in
the
design
of
catalysts
that
dictate
product
selectivity,
control
over
substrate
selectivity
is
less
advanced
and
transition
selectively
transpose
bonds
substrates
containing
multiple
1-alkene
functionalities
are
rare.
Herein,
we
report
three-coordinate
high
spin
(S
=
2)
Fe(II)
imido
complex
[Ph2B(tBuIm)2Fe═NDipp][K(18-C-6)THF2]
(1-K(18-C-6))
catalyzes
1,3-proton
transfer
from
to
afford
2-alkene
products.
Mechanistic
investigations
involving
kinetics,
competition,
isotope
labeling
studies,
supported
by
experimentally
calibrated
DFT
computations,
strongly
support
an
unusual
nonhydridic
mechanism
for
enabled
cooperative
action
iron
center
basic
ligand.
As
dictated
pKa
allylic
protons,
this
catalyst
enables
regioselective
C═C
1-alkenes.
The
state
allows
a
wide
scope
functional
groups
be
tolerated,
including
those
typical
poisons,
such
as
amines,
N-heterocycles,
phosphines.
These
results
demonstrate
new
strategy
metal-catalyzed
with
predictable
regioselectivity.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(17), P. 10818 - 10825
Published: Aug. 19, 2022
While
Mn-catalyzed
(de)hydrogenation
of
carbonyl
derivatives
has
been
well
established,
the
reactivity
Mn
hydrides
with
olefins
remains
very
rare.
Herein,
we
report
a
Mn(I)
pincer
complex
that
effectively
promotes
site-controlled
transposition
olefins.
This
is
shown
to
emerge
once
N-H
functionality
within
Mn/NH
bifunctional
suppressed
by
alkylation.
detrimental
for
(de)hydrogenation,
such
masking
cooperative
allows
highly
efficient
conversion
wide
range
allylarenes
higher-value
1-propenybenzenes
in
near-quantitative
yield
excellent
stereoselectivities.
The
toward
single
positional
isomerization
was
also
retained
long-chain
alkenes,
resulting
regioselective
formation
2-alkenes,
which
are
less
thermodynamically
stable
compared
other
possible
products.
detailed
mechanistic
analysis
reaction
between
activated
catalyst
and
points
catalysis
operating
via
metal-alkyl
mechanism-one
three
conventional
mechanisms
previously
unknown
complexes.
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
365(8), P. 1100 - 1111
Published: Feb. 20, 2023
Abstract
This
review
outlines
the
most
noteworthy
achievements
of
last
few
years
in
renascent
field
positional
and
geometrical
isomerization
alkenes
using
iron
catalysis,
from
a
mechanistic
perspective.
Particular
attention
will
be
placed
on
developments
beyond
seminal
contributions
carbonyl
complexes
their
aspects
underlying
nature
active
species.
The
relevant
literature
has
been
covered
until
late
2022.
magnified
image
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(21)
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
The
nuanced
role
of
spin
effects
remains
a
critical
gap
in
designing
proficient
open‐shell
catalysts.
This
study
elucidates
an
iron‐catalyzed
allylic
C(
sp
3
)−H
silylation/alkyne
hydrosilylation
reaction,
which
the
state
iron
catalyst
dictates
reaction
kinetics
and
pathway.
Specifically,
crossover
led
to
alkyne
hydrosilylation,
whereas
conservation
resulted
novel
silylation
reaction.
chemoselectivity,
governed
by
spin‐crossover
efficiency,
reveals
unexpected
dimension
first
realm
transition‐metal‐catalyzed
situ
bonds,
had
been
previously
inhibited
heightened
reactivity
alkenes
reactions.
Furthermore,
this
can
either
accelerate
or
hinder
at
different
stages
within
single
catalytic
phenomenon
scarcely
documented.
Moreover,
we
identify
substrate‐assisted
C−H
activation
mechanism,
departure
from
known
ligand‐assisted
processes,
offering
fresh
perspective
on
strategies.
Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
42(1), P. 62 - 71
Published: Dec. 28, 2022
Acceptorless
alcohol
dehydrogenation
is
a
powerful
reaction
in
sustainable
synthesis.
When
combined
tandem
with
dehydrogenative
coupling
or
hydrogen
borrowing,
acceptorless
can
be
used
for
the
environmentally
benign
construction
of
C–C,
C–N,
and
C–O
bonds.
While
many
these
reactions
rely
on
using
precious
metals,
past
decade
use
earth-abundant
metals
has
become
more
prevalent.
If
green
renewable
feedstock
could
introduced
as
well,
sustainability
further
increased.
Methanol
would
such
substrate
serve
C1
source
when
methylation
wide
variety
substrates.
Herein,
we
report
efficient
manganese-catalyzed
α-methylation
ketones
indoles.
The
manganese
catalyst
based
PCNHCP
pincer
platform
containing
rare
central
carbene
donor.
supports
diverse
set
functional
groups,
occurs
at
moderate
temperatures
(110
°C),
provides
corresponding
methylated
indoles
excellent
yields.
In
contrast
to
previously
reported
mechanisms,
herein
mechanism
does
not
depend
metal–ligand
cooperativity
but
rather
proceeds
via
(i)
metal-based
featuring
hydride
(ii)
ligand-centered
where
manganese-carbonyl
acts
catalytic
center,
depending
additive.