Organic Process Research & Development,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27(11), P. 1913 - 1930
Published: Sept. 13, 2023
As
the
field
of
nonprecious
metal
catalysis
continues
to
expand,
we
pursue
a
review
series
covering
selected
transformations
in
this
area
over
short
time
interval
highlight
advancements.
We
seek
raise
awareness
both
current
art
and
need
continue
development
toward
broader
application
or
earth-abundant
metals
chemical
pharmaceutical
industries.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(9), P. 6360 - 6368
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Nickel-catalyzed
Suzuki–Miyaura
coupling
(Ni-SMC)
offers
the
potential
to
reduce
cost
of
pharmaceutical
process
synthesis.
However,
its
application
has
been
restricted
by
challenges
such
as
slow
reaction
rates,
high
catalyst
loading,
and
a
limited
scope
heterocycles.
Despite
recent
investigations,
mechanism
transmetalation
in
Ni-SMC,
often
viewed
turnover-limiting
step,
remains
insufficiently
understood.
We
elucidate
"Ni-oxo"
pathway,
applying
PPh2Me
ligand,
identify
formation
nickel-oxo
intermediate
step.
Building
on
this
insight,
we
develop
scaffolding
ProPhos,
featuring
pendant
hydroxyl
group
connected
phosphine
via
linker.
The
design
preorganizes
both
nucleophile
nickel
catalyst,
thereby
facilitating
transmetalation.
This
exhibits
fast
kinetics
robust
activity
across
wide
range
heteroarenes,
with
loading
0.5–3
mol
%.
For
arene
substrates,
can
be
further
reduced
0.1
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(24), P. 9016 - 9025
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Initial
calculations
of
environmental
footprints
associated
with
using
Ni
vs
Pd
catalysis
in
a
representative
metal-catalyzed
Suzuki–Miyaura
cross-coupling
reveal
that
the
choice
ligated
metal
is
often
NOT
consequence.
Rather,
it
culmination
other
parameters
such
as
medium.
Cell Reports Physical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(9), P. 101548 - 101548
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
This
perspective
provides
an
entry-level
conversation
concerning
base
metal
catalysis
as
a
green
and
sustainable
solution
in
industrial
academic
contexts.
We
establish
definition
of
"base
metal,"
challenging
readers
to
consider
the
ethical
implications
sourcing.
explore
what
it
means
be
"sustainable"
provide
information
on
current
efforts
synthetic
chemistry.
examples
catalytic
trends
transformations
popular
fields
such
cross-coupling
small-molecule
conversion,
highlighting
relevant
systems.
Finally,
we
social
context—for
example,
decisions
related
catalyst
development
are
often
driven
by
factors
including
costliness,
safety,
adoptability
(whether
society
will
accept
its
usage),
performance.
How
do
move
forefront?
Is
concerned
if
materials
fabricated
from
cheaper
more
abundant
sources?
does
chemistry
community
guide
this
knowledge
translation?
Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(21), P. 3164 - 3172
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
A
general
method
for
the
Ni-catalyzed
Buchwald–Hartwig
amination
of
(hetero)aryl
chlorides
using
both
anilines
and
aliphatic
amines
under
homogeneous
conditions
has
been
developed.
Key
to
success
this
is
implementation
a
dual-base
strategy
that
utilizes
an
amine
base
combined
with
soluble
halide
scavenger
allows
use
single
air-stable,
commercially
available
Ni(II)-precatalyst
phosphine
ligand
[(R,S)-Josiphos]
combination
promote
aminations
across
broad
scope
pharmaceutically
relevant
nucleophiles
at
catalyst
loadings
as
low
1.0
mol
%.
Substitution
of
one
metal
catalyst
for
another
is
not
straightforward
as
simply
justifying
this
change
based
on
the
availability
and/or
cost
metals.
A
life
cycle-like
assessment
was
performed
leading
to
conclusion
that
commonly
held
view
use
earth-abundant
metals
(and
in
case
study,
Ni)
are
replacements
palladium
most
notably
cross
coupling
reactions,
and
Suzuki-Miyaura
couplings,
particular,
an
incomplete
analysis
entire
picture.
This
notion
can
be
misleading,
unfortunately
derives
nowadays
mainly
from
standpoint
cost,
some
degree,
relative
natural
abundance
mining
impact
each
metal.
However,
a
more
realistic
appreciation
emerges
when
several
additional
reaction
parameters
involved
couplings
considered.
Such
unequivocally
points
major
climate
brought
about
by
organic
solvents,
while
actually
play
subordinate
roles
terms
CO2-release
into
environment.
Clearly,
study
reveals
factors
contribute
various
ways
overall
carbon
footprint.
Hence,
far
detailed
required
than
typically
being
utilized!
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(13), P. 9708 - 9733
Published: June 13, 2024
Recent
global
events
have
led
to
the
cost
of
platinum
group
metals
(PGMs)
reaching
unprecedented
heights.
Many
chemical
companies
are
therefore
starting
seriously
consider
and
evaluate
if
where
they
can
substitute
PGMs
for
non-PGMs
in
their
catalytic
processes.
This
review
covers
recent
highly
relevant
applications
non-PGM
catalysts
modern
pharmaceutical
industry.
By
highlighting
these
selected
successful
examples
non-PGM-catalyzed
processes
from
literature,
we
hope
emphasize
enormous
potential
catalysis
inspire
further
development
within
this
field
enable
technology
progress
toward
manufacturing
We
also
present
some
historical
contexts
perceived
advantages
challenges
implementing
environment.
Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(13), P. 1433 - 1438
Published: June 23, 2023
There
is
a
common
assumption
that
replacement
of
the
classical
catalyst
based
on
rare
and
expensive
noble
metals
by
catalysts
earth-abundant
will
dramatically
reduce
costs
organic
synthesis.
Herein
we
demonstrate
it
may
not
be
true,
mainly
because
sophisticated
substrates
modern
reagents
are
often
as
catalytic
amounts
metals.
The
particular
cost
analysis
syntheses
3,4-diphenyl-isoquinolone
various
C–H
activation
methods
revealed
main
fall
stoichiometric
rather
than
catalysts.
As
result,
metal-free
synthesis
appears
to
even
more
procedures
involving
ruthenium
rhodium
Overall,
metal
prices
should
considered
sole
reason
for
conducting
academic
research
without
any
preliminary
analysis.