Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
135(44)
Published: Sept. 18, 2023
Abstract
Enamides,
functional
derivatives
of
enamines,
play
a
significant
role
as
synthetic
targets.
However,
the
stereoselective
synthesis
these
molecules
has
posed
longstanding
challenge
in
organic
chemistry,
particularly
for
acyclic
enamides
that
are
less
thermodynamically
stable.
In
this
study,
we
present
general
strategy
constructing
β‐borylenamides
by
C−H
borylation,
which
provides
versatile
platform
generating
stereodefined
enamides.
Our
approach
involves
utilization
metalloid
borenium
cation,
generated
through
reaction
BBr
3
and
presence
two
different
additives,
avoiding
any
exogenous
catalyst.
Importantly,
stereoconvergent
nature
methodology
allows
use
starting
materials
with
mixed
E/Z
configurations,
thus
highlighting
unique
advantage
chemistry.
Mechanistic
investigations
have
shed
light
on
pivotal
roles
played
reactive
boron
species,
phenomenon
stereoconvergence.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(51), P. 6504 - 6507
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Chemoselective
monoborylation
of
methane
in
high
yield
is
a
grand
challenge.
We
have
developed
metal-organic
framework
confined
pyridylimine-iridium
hydride
catalyst,
which
efficient
C-H
borylation
using
bis(pinacolato)diboron
to
afford
methyl
boronic
acid
pinacol
ester
98%
GC-yield
at
130
°C
with
TON
196.
Mechanistic
investigation
suggests
the
oxidative
addition
Ir
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
The
known
complex
[Ir(tBu-PONOP)MeH][BArF4],
1[BArF4]
[tBu-PONOP
=
κ3-2,6-(tBu2PO)2C5H3N);
ArF
3,5-(CF3)2(C6H3);
J.
Am.
Chem.
Soc.
2009,
131,
8603],
is
a
robust
precursor
for
in
crystallo
single-crystal
to
(SC-SC)
C–H
activation
of
methane
and
ethane
at
80
°C.
This
contrasts
with
the
reported
solution
(CD2Cl2)
behavior,
where
decomposes
by
loss.
Crystalline
accessed
as
single
polymorph
on
gram
scale.
A
neutron
diffraction
study
locates
hydride.
13C{1H}
SSNMR
experiments
1[BArF4],
its
isotopologue
[Ir(tBu-PONOP)(CD3)D][BArF4],
d4-1[BArF4],
suggest
rapid
reversible
endergonic
reductive
bond
formation
occurring
access
an
Ir(I)
σ-methane
complex.
Heating
°C
under
high
vacuum
results
loss
intramolecular
form
cyclometalated
[Ir(cyclo-tBu-PONOP′)H][BArF4],
2[BArF4],
SC-SC
reaction.
reversible,
addition
CH4
or
CD4
2[BArF4]
equilibrium
respectively.
Complex
thus
operationally
unsaturated
source
14-electron
[Ir(tBu-PONOP)][BArF4],
III,
that
undergoes
methane.
Periodic
DFT
studies,
alongside
isotope
labeling
experiments,
link
2[BArF4]/CH4
via
elimination/oxidative
pathway.
N2
forms
[Ir(tBu-PONOP)(κ1-N2)][BArF4],
transformation.
Reaction
CO
[Ir(tBu-PONOP)(CO)][BArF4]
room
temperature.
Calculations
reaction
occurs
associative
process
competitively
through
while
only
operates.
atmosphere
alkane
dehydrogenation,
SC–SC
reaction,
forming
∼1:1
mixture
[Ir(tBu-PONOP)(η2-H2C═CH2)][BArF4],
[Ir(tBu-PONOP)H2][BArF4].
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(12)
Published: Dec. 23, 2023
Abstract
Phosphine‐functionalized
metal‐organic
frameworks
(P‐MOFs)
as
an
emerging
class
of
coordination
polymers,
have
provided
novel
opportunities
for
the
development
heterogeneous
catalysts.
Yet,
compared
with
ubiquitous
phosphine
systems
in
homogeneous
catalysis,
heterogenization
phosphines
MOFs
is
still
at
its
early
stage.
In
this
Minireview,
we
summarize
synthetic
strategies,
characterization
and
catalytic
reactions
based
on
P‐MOFs
reported
literature.
particular,
various
are
discussed
detail
terms
ligand
structure‐function
relationship,
including
potential
obstacles
future
development.
Finally,
discuss
possible
solutions,
new
types
techniques
perspectives
P‐MOF
catalysts,
highlighting
challenges.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(44)
Published: Sept. 18, 2023
Enamides,
functional
derivatives
of
enamines,
play
a
significant
role
as
synthetic
targets.
However,
the
stereoselective
synthesis
these
molecules
has
posed
longstanding
challenge
in
organic
chemistry,
particularly
for
acyclic
enamides
that
are
less
thermodynamically
stable.
In
this
study,
we
present
general
strategy
constructing
β-borylenamides
by
C-H
borylation,
which
provides
versatile
platform
generating
stereodefined
enamides.
Our
approach
involves
utilization
metalloid
borenium
cation,
generated
through
reaction
BBr3
and
presence
two
different
additives,
avoiding
any
exogenous
catalyst.
Importantly,
stereoconvergent
nature
methodology
allows
use
starting
materials
with
mixed
E/Z
configurations,
thus
highlighting
unique
advantage
chemistry.
Mechanistic
investigations
have
shed
light
on
pivotal
roles
played
reactive
boron
species,
phenomenon
stereoconvergence.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(22), P. 15596 - 15608
Published: May 21, 2024
Transition
metal-catalyzed
alkene
isomerization
is
an
enabling
technology
used
to
install
distal
its
original
site.
Due
their
well-defined
structure,
homogeneous
catalysts
can
be
fine-tuned
optimize
reactivity,
stereoselectivity,
and
positional
selectivity,
but
they
often
suffer
from
instability
nonrecyclability.
Heterogeneous
are
generally
highly
robust
continue
lack
active-site
specificity
challenging
rationally
improve
through
structural
modification.
Known
single-site
heterogeneous
for
utilize
precious
metals
bespoke,
expensive,
synthetically
intense
supports.
Additionally,
have
mediocre
inspiring
us
develop
a
catalyst
with
active
site
made
readily
available
compounds
of
Earth-abundant
elements.
Previous
work
demonstrated
that
very
formed
upon
protonation
Ni[P(OEt)3]4
by
H2SO4,
generating
[Ni–H]+
This
incredibly
active,
also
decomposes
readily,
which
severely
limits
utility.
Herein
we
show
using
solid
acid
(sulfated
zirconia,
SZO300),
not
only
this
decomposition
prevented,
high
activity
maintained,
improved
selectivity
achieved,
broader
scope
functional
groups
tolerated.
Preliminary
mechanistic
experiments
suggest
the
catalytic
reaction
likely
goes
intermolecular,
two-electron
pathway.
A
detailed
kinetic
study
comparing
state-of-the-art
Ni
Pd
reveals
highest
seen
Ni/SZO300
system.
The
reactivity
Ni/SZO300,
limited
isomerization;
it
competent
hydroalkenylation,
hydroboration,
hydrosilylation,
demonstrating
broad
application
catalyst.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 9440 - 9451
Published: June 7, 2024
Scandium
borohydride
grafted
into
the
micropores
of
faujasite
zeolite
HY30
catalyzes
C–H
borylation
benzene,
whereas
silica-grafted
species
are
inactive.
This
catalytic
activity
may
originate
from
grafting
at
a
Brønsted
acid
site
leading
to
more
electron-deficient
rare
earth
center.
Herein,
we
apply
multinuclear
double-resonance
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(NMR)
experiments
probe
structure
and
dynamics
zeolite-
silica-bound
scandium
complexes.
The
reveal
that
centers
located
within
micropores,
in
proximity
Al-created
sites,
dynamic
than
rigid
sites
on
silanols.
Through
combination
NMR
molecular
simulations,
show
coordination
is
labile,
with
metal
exchanging
between
two
binding
sites.
weak
electron
donation
support
enables
movement
Sc
center
leads
formation
an
undercoordinated
cannot
exist
silica,
ultimately
new
species.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Postsynthetic
methods
have
been
used
to
immobilize
a
carboxylate-functionalized
diphosphine
ligand,
N,N-bis[(diphenylphosphino)methyl]glycinate
(dppmg),
in
different
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)
supports.
H(dppmg)
reacts
quantitatively
with
Zn-OH
groups
MFU-4l-OH
(1)
provide
solid-state
ligands
(1-H-x)
controllable
loadings.
metalation
[Ir(OMe)(cod)]2
(cod
=
1,5-cyclooctadiene)
generates
heterogeneous
precatalysts
(1-Ir-x)
that
show
excellent
activity
toward
C-H
borylation
of
arenes.
This
is
dependent
on
both
the
catalyst
site
density
and
initial
concentration
borylating
reagent.
Homogeneous
catalysts
supported
by
analogous
exhibit
low
catalytic
activity,
demonstrating
beneficial
role
isolation.
Immobilization
dppmg-Ir
at
Zr-based
nodes
MOF-808
(2-P-Ir)
NU-1000
(3-P-Ir)
results
materials
relatively
poor
toluene,
revealing
importance
MOF
support
design.
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(8), P. 2314 - 2322
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
The
synthesis
of
well-defined
materials
as
model
systems
for
catalysis
and
related
fields
is
an
important
pillar
in
the
understanding
catalytic
processes
at
a
molecular
level.
Various
approaches
employing
organometallic
precursors
have
been
developed
established
to
make
monodispersed
supported
nanoparticles,
nanocrystals,
films.
Using
rational
design
principles,
new
family
based
on
group
10
metals
suitable
generation
small
nanoparticles
metal
oxides
has
developed.
Particle
formation
SiO2
Al2O3
supports
demonstrated,
well
potential
bimetallic
catalyst
materials,
exemplified
by
PdGa/SiO2
system
capable
hydrogenation
CO2
methanol.
In
addition
surface
chemistry
(SOMC),
it
envisioned
that
these
could
also
be
employed
applications,
such
atomic
layer
deposition,
due
their
inherent
volatility
relative
thermal
stability.
Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(9), P. 974 - 986
Published: March 28, 2024
In
order
to
establish
design
criteria
for
Rh
C–H
borylation
catalysts,
analogues
of
the
successful
catalyst
[Rh(Ind)(SIDipp)(COE)]
(Ind
=
η5-indenyl,
SIDipp
1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-ylidene,
and
COE
cis-cyclooctene)
were
synthesized
by
changing
indenyl
carbene
ligands.
[RhCp(SIDipp)(COE)]
(1)
formed
alongside
C–C
activated,
cyclometalated
byproduct
[RhCp(κ2CAr,Ccarbene-SIDipp′)(iPr)]
(rac-2;
SIDipp′
1-(6-isopropylphenyl)-3-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-ylidene).
Computational
modeling
dissociation
showed
that
both
activation
aryl
group
is
thermally
attainable
reversible
under
experimental
conditions,
with
products
being
more
thermodynamically
stable
species.
Oxidative
addition
1
SiH(OEt)3
gave
silyl
hydride
[RhCp(H){Si(OEt)3}(SIDipp)]
(rac-3).
[Rh(Ind)(IDipp)(COE)]
(4;
IDipp
1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-imidazole-2-ylidene),
carbonyl
analogue
[Rh(Ind)(IDipp)(CO)]
(5;
νCO
1940
cm–1,
cf.
1944
cm–1
[Rh(Ind)(SIDipp)(COE)]),
[Rh(Ind)(IMe4)(COE)]
(6;
IMe4
1,3,4,5-tetramethylimidazol-2-ylidene)
also
characterized,
but
attempts
synthesize
complexes
fluorenyl
or
1,2,3,4-tetrahydrofluorenyl
ligands
not
successful.
For
catalytic
benzene
using
B2pin2,
was
inactive
at
80
°C,
superior
all
other
tested
due
shortest
induction
period.
However,
HBpin
precatalyst
4
eliminated
Catalytic
n-alkane
[Rh(Ind)(NHC)(COE)]
yields
up
21%
alkylBpin,
[RhCp*(C2H4)2]
better
catalyst.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
136(12)
Published: Dec. 23, 2023
Abstract
Phosphine‐functionalized
metal‐organic
frameworks
(P‐MOFs)
as
an
emerging
class
of
coordination
polymers,
have
provided
novel
opportunities
for
the
development
heterogeneous
catalysts.
Yet,
compared
with
ubiquitous
phosphine
systems
in
homogeneous
catalysis,
heterogenization
phosphines
MOFs
is
still
at
its
early
stage.
In
this
Minireview,
we
summarize
synthetic
strategies,
characterization
and
catalytic
reactions
based
on
P‐MOFs
reported
literature.
particular,
various
are
discussed
detail
terms
ligand
structure‐function
relationship,
including
potential
obstacles
future
development.
Finally,
discuss
possible
solutions,
new
types
techniques
perspectives
P‐MOF
catalysts,
highlighting
challenges.