European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2022(36)
Published: Aug. 9, 2022
Abstract
An
eco‐friendly
metal‐free
protocol
was
developed
for
the
regioselective
synthesis
of
densely
functionalized
1,2,3‐triazoles
through
a
1,3‐dipolar
cycloaddition
reaction
alkanone
enolates
with
azides
performed
in
environmentally
responsible
choline
chloride/urea
or
acetate/urea
eutectic
mixture.
This
approach
displays
broad
substrate
scope,
straightforwardly
furnishing
desired
triazoles
(including
challenging
phenolic
derivatives)
yields
up
to
98
%,
while
working
at
room
temperature
and
under
aerobic
conditions.
The
practicability
method
is
exemplified
by
sustainable
some
pharmaceutically
relevant
triazole
derivatives
carried
out
via
telescoped,
one‐pot
cycloaddition/reduction
processes
same
mixture
without
any
halfway
isolation/purification
step
intermediates.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(10), P. 5304 - 5304
Published: May 10, 2022
Harnessing
enzymes
which
possess
several
catalytic
activities
is
a
topic
where
intense
research
has
been
carried
out,
mainly
coupled
with
the
development
of
cascade
reactions.
This
review
tries
to
cover
different
possibilities
reach
this
goal:
promiscuous
activities,
fusion
enzymes,
+
metal
catalysts
(including
nanoparticles
or
site-directed
attached
organometallic
catalyst),
bearing
non-canonical
amino
acids
catalysts,
design
second
biological
but
artificial
active
center
(plurizymes)
by
coupling
enzyme
modelling
and
directed
mutagenesis
plurizymes
that
have
site
modified
in
both
just
one
an
irreversible
inhibitor
catalyst.
Some
examples
reactions
catalyzed
are
also
described.
Finally,
some
foreseen
problems
use
these
multi-activity
described
(mainly
related
balance
necessary
many
instances,
operational
stabilities
activities).
The
new
(e.g.,
plurizymes)
seems
be
unarguable
interest,
as
may
link
non-biological
establish
combo-catalysis
routes.
Results in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 101172 - 101172
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
Nanocomposites
play
vital
role
as
catalyst
during
organic
reactions
because
of
high
aspect
ratio
and
greater
surface
area
nanostructured
materials.
The
strong
interfacial
interaction
reactant
with
the
nanocomposites
reaction
gives
an
enhancement
in
rate
yield
product.
present
review
reveals
a
critical
analysis
regarding
function
transition
metal
based
catalytic
action
various
reactions.
Catalytic
combination
other
carbon
nanomaterials,
polymeric
materials
well
metals
or
oxides
are
extensively
elaborated
this
review.
change
yields,
duration
reaction,
atom
economy,
effect
solvent
along
selectivity
monitored
by
nanocomposites.
Reduction,
oxidation,
epoxidation,
hydrogenation,
halogenation
coupling
appreciably
reviewed
considering
these
different
nanocatalysts
known
name
chemistry
is
also
studied.
Hence,
explores
new
methods
using
catalysts
following
principle
green
replacing
traditional
reagents
synthesis.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 2484 - 2491
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Au(I)-catalyzed
hydration
of
aliphatic
terminal
alkynes
is
followed
by
transaminase-catalyzed
reductive
amination,
leading
to
enantioenriched
chiral
amines.
The
approach
features
a
one-pot
reaction
with
no
particular
need
for
compartmentalization
strategy.
Final
functionalization
performed
in
situ
leads
variety
amines,
pyrroles,
and
1-pyrrolines
obtained
high
enantioselectivities.
method
demonstrates
applicability
the
synthesis
bioactive
drugs
such
as
clobenzorex
(43%
yield,
3
steps,
96%
ee)
precursor
lisdexamfetamine
(34%
dr
98:2).
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 223 - 223
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Alcohol
dehydrogenases
(ADHs)
are
versatile
enzymes
that
enable
the
reversible
reduction
of
aldehydes
and
ketones
to
their
corresponding
alcohols.
The
exceptional
chemo-,
regio-,
stereoselectivity
ADHs
position
them
as
attractive
catalysts
for
generating
enantiopure
alcohols,
whether
through
deracemization
racemates
or
asymmetric
prochiral
ketones.
emergence
robust
capable
functioning
effectively
at
elevated
temperatures
in
high
concentrations
non-aqueous
media
has
stimulated
interest
integrating
ADH-catalyzed
transformations
with
other
chemical
processes
a
single
pot,
either
stepwise
mode
simultaneously.
This
review
presents
an
overview
one-pot
organic
combine
reductions
additional
nonenzymatic
reactions,
demonstrating
potential
enhanced
efficiency
sustainability
synthetic
chemistry.
European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
26(3)
Published: Sept. 9, 2022
Abstract
A
Deep
Eutectic
Solvent,
choline
chloride/glycerol
(1
:
2
mol
−1
),
proved
to
be
an
effective
and
sustainable
reaction
medium
promote
telescoped,
one‐pot
Mizoroki‐Heck
cross‐coupling/reduction
processes
between
2,3‐dihydrofuran
or
3,4‐dihydro‐2
H
‐pyran
several
(hetero)aryl
halides
easily
access
valuable
2‐(hetero)aryl
tetrahydrofuran
(THF)
tetrahydropyran
derivatives
in
up
95
%
yield.
Notably,
the
whole
transformation
takes
place
under
aerobic
conditions,
absence
of
additional
ligands,
with
a
good
substrate
scope.
The
practicability
method
is
also
exemplified
by
synthesis
two
key
THF
derivatives,
which
are
side
chains
pharmacologically
relevant
inhibitors
Kv1.2
channel.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
135(18)
Published: Feb. 6, 2023
Abstract
The
combination
of
catalytic
methods
provides
multiple
advantages
in
organic
synthesis,
allowing
access
to
diverse
molecules
a
straightforward
manner.
Merging
metal
and
enzyme
catalysis
is
currently
receiving
great
attention
due
the
possibility
assemble
C−C
coupling,
olefin
metathesis,
hydration
other
reactions
with
exquisite
stereospecificity
displayed
by
enzymes.
Thus,
this
minireview
organized
based
on
action
species
(Pd,
Ru,
Au,
Ir,
Fe…)
different
Special
will
be
paid
design
sequential
processes
concurrent
cascades,
presenting
solutions
such
as
use
surfactants
or
compartmentalization
strategies
for
those
cases
where
incompatibilities
could
hamper
overall
process.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(24)
Published: Jan. 13, 2024
Combining
chemo-
and
biocatalysis
enables
the
design
of
novel
economic
sustainable
one-pot
processes
for
preparation
industrial
chemicals,
preferably
proceeding
in
water.
While
a
range
proofs-of-concept
compatibility
such
catalysts
from
these
two
different
"worlds
catalysis"
have
recently
been
demonstrated,
merging
noncompatible
biocatalysts
joint
applications
within
one
reactor
remained
challenge.
A
conceptual
solution
is
compartmentalization
catalytic
moieties
by
heterogenization
critical
catalyst
components,
thus
"shielding"
them
complementary
catalyst,
substrate
or
reagent.
Exemplified
process
consisting
metal-catalyzed
Wacker
oxidation
enzymatic
reduction
as
individual
reactions
steps,
we
demonstrate
that
making
use
3D
printing
heterogeneous
materials
containing
Cu
metal
component
can
overcome
incompatibility
hurdles.
The
application
3D-printed
Cu-ceramic
device
allows
an
efficient
combination
with
enzyme
desired
two-step
transformation
styrene
into
chiral
alcohol
product
high
overall
conversion
excellent
enantioselectivity.
This
concept
based
on
heterogenized
represents
scalable
methodology
opens
up
numerous
perspectives
to
be
used
general
tool
also
other
related
chemoenzymatic
research
challenges.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 2579 - 2584
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
protocol
for
iodine(
iii
)-mediated
oxidative
chlorination,
bromination
and
iodination
of
chromone
derivatives
has
been
developed
using
alkyl
halide
solvents
such
as
CHCl
3
,
CH
2
Br
I
the
halogen
source.
Direct
conversion
of
inexpensive
fructose
into
value-added
furanic
chemicals
via
chemobiocatalytic
cascades
is
a
highly
attractive
yet
challenging
task
due
to
the
incompatibility
issues
between
chemo-
and
biocatalysts.
Among
issues,
solvent
crucial
make
two
worlds
catalysts
work
well
in
one
pot.
In
this
work,
we
present
an
enzyme-friendly
natural
deep
eutectic
(NADES)-based
medium
for
one-pot
valorization
valuable
furanics
5-hydroxymethylfurfural
(HMF).
HMF
was
obtained
with
approximately
40%
yield
64%
selectivity
within
1.5
h
under
150
°C
15
wt
%
NADES
(choline
chloride/oxalic
acid,
1:1,
mol/mol)
aqueous
solution.
significantly
improved
91%
by
applying
vol
methyl
isobutyl
ketone/NADES
biphasic
medium.
A
NADES/unreacted
recycle
process
designed
improve
both
overall
(77%)
(72%).
The
NADES-based
benign
toward
various
biocatalysts
such
as
alcohol
aldehyde
dehydrogenases,
acyltransferase,
ω-transaminase,
evidenced
good
yields
(86–97%)
desired
products
subsequent
biotransformations.
Specifically,
2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan
from
41%
isolated
gram-scale
synthesis.
This
may
lay
foundation
sustainable
manufacture
high-value
biomass.