Iron-Catalyzed Aerobic Carbonylation of Methane via Ligand-to-Metal Charge Transfer Excitation
Hui Pan,
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Qing An,
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Binh Khanh
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et al.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
The
integration
of
ligand-to-metal
charge
transfer
(LMCT)
catalytic
paradigms
with
radical
intermediates
has
transformed
the
selective
functionalization
inert
C-H
bonds,
facilitating
use
nonprecious
metal
catalysts
in
demanding
transformations.
Notably,
aerobic
carbonylation
methane
to
acetic
acid
remains
formidable
due
rapid
oxidation
methyl
radicals,
producing
undesired
C1
oxygenates.
We
present
an
iron
terpyridine
catalyst
utilizing
LMCT
achieve
exceptional
C2/C1
selectivity
through
synergistic
photoexcitation,
generation,
and
carbonylation.
Mechanistic
studies
highlight
critical
roles
Fe(II)
Fe-carbonyl
complexes
bypassing
via
a
rebound-like
pathway,
unlocking
unprecedented
efficiency
Language: Английский
Decarboxylative Cross-Coupling Enabled by Fe and Ni Metallaphotoredox Catalysis
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(43), P. 29551 - 29559
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
Decarboxylative
cross-coupling
of
carboxylic
acids
and
aryl
halides
has
become
a
key
transformation
in
organic
synthesis
to
form
C(sp
Language: Английский
Synergistic LMCT and Ni Catalysis for Methylative Cross-Coupling Using tert-Butanol: Modulating Radical Pathways via Selective Bond Homolysis
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 18, 2025
Ligand-to-metal
charge
transfer
(LMCT)
excitation
has
emerged
as
a
potent
strategy
for
the
selective
generation
of
heteroatom-centered
radicals,
yet
its
full
potential
in
modulating
open-shell
radical
pathways
remains
underexplored.
Here,
we
present
photocatalytic
methylative
cross-coupling
reaction
that
capitalizes
on
synergistic
interplay
between
LMCT
and
Ni
catalysis,
enabling
use
tert-butanol
an
efficient
benign
methylating
reagent.
The
electron-deficient
ligand
2,6-ditrifluoromethyl
benzoate
facilitates
Ce(IV)-mediated
bond
scission
tert-butanol,
generating
methyl
is
subsequently
captured
by
catalytic
cycle
to
form
C-CH3
bonds.
Under
mild
conditions,
this
affords
methylation
sp3
carbons
adjacent
carbonyls
sp2
centers,
demonstrating
broad
functional
group
tolerance
applicability
late-stage
functionalization
bioactive
molecules.
Additionally,
trideuteromethylative
coupling
can
be
facilely
achieved
using
commercial
tert-butanol-d10.
This
approach
circumvents
need
traditional
tert-butoxy
precursors,
such
peroxides,
while
strategically
pathway
favor
β-scission
suppress
unwanted
formation
solution.
Mechanistic
studies
reveal
plays
crucial
role
facilitating
generation,
supporting
concerted
Ce-OR
β-C-C
homolysis
mechanism,
further
evidenced
modulation
regioselectivity
alkoxy
radical-mediated
β-scission.
Language: Английский
Photoinduced Ligand-to-Metal Charge Transfer (LMCT) in Organic Synthesis: Reaction Modes and Research Advances
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
In
recent
years,
visible
light-induced
ligand-to-metal
charge
transfer
(LMCT)
has
emerged
as
an
attractive
approach
for
synthesizing
a
range
of
functionalized
molecules.
Compared
to
conventional
photoredox
reactions,
photoinduced
LMCT
activation
does
not
depend
on
redox
potential
and
offers
diverse
reaction
pathways,
making
it
particularly
suitable
the
inert
bonds
functional
modification
complex
organic
This
review
highlights
indispensable
role
in
synthetic
chemistry,
with
focus
advancements
LMCT-mediated
hydrogen
atom
(HAT),
C-C
bond
cleavage,
decarboxylative
transformations,
radical
ligand
(RLT)
reactions.
Language: Английский
Visible-Light Induced and Iron Peroxo-Promoted Radical Difunctionalization of Alkene for the Synthesis of β-Ketosulfone and α-Chloroketone
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
In
this
work,
a
switchable
synthesis
of
β-ketosulfone
and
α-chloroketone
through
radical
difunctionalization
alkenes
is
reported.
The
transformation
works
well
under
iron
peroxo
species/photoredox
dual
catalysis
an
open-flask
atmosphere,
the
reaction
highlighted
with
good
yields
broad
scope.
Mechanism
studies
show
that
initiated
by
formal
[4
+
2]
cyclization
sulfonyl
in
regioselective
manner.
Language: Английский