Mechanistic Insights into Molecular Copper Hydride Catalysis: the Kinetic Stability of CuH Monomers toward Aggregation is a Critical Parameter for Catalyst Performance
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 31, 2025
The
activity
of
molecular
copper
hydride
(CuH)
complexes
toward
the
selective
insertion
unsaturated
hydrocarbons
under
mild
conditions
has
contributed
significantly
to
versatile
methodologies
for
upgrading
these
feedstocks.
However,
catalysts
are
particularly
susceptible
deleterious
aggregation,
leading
depletion
active
CuH
species.
Little
is
known
about
mechanisms
how
it
influences
overall
catalyst
performance,
and
can
be
controlled.
We
address
challenges
with
mechanistic
studies
on
a
model
reaction
unactivated
alkene
hydroboration
catalyzed
by
(IPr*CPh3)CuH
(LCuH).
report
comprehensive
investigation
this
system,
identifying
an
aggregation
pathway
that
continuously
depletes
catalytically
LCuH
form
inactive
clusters
during
turnover.
Deactivation
controlled
primarily
competition
between
kinetics
initial
dimerization
step
into
LCuH.
therefore
propose
understanding
performance
must
account
step,
revising
previously
explored
thermodynamic
where
concentration
species
equilibria
established
monomers.
With
series
(NHC)CuH
congeners
(NHC
=
N-heterocyclic
carbene),
we
demonstrate
ostensibly
minor
structural
modifications
ligand
peripheries
drastically
affect
kinetics,
while
maintaining
reactivity
on-cycle
insertion.
employed
computational
approach
based
dynamics
simulations
provide
in-depth
specific
substantially
increase
kinetic
stability
monomeric
catalysts.
Our
combined
experimental
suggest
strategies
rational
design
broadly
applied
systems
deactivation
via
pathways.
Language: Английский
Recoverable and Sensitive Pressure-Induced Mechanochromic Photoluminescence of a Au-P Complex
Ningwen Yang,
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Y. C. Chang,
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Jiangyue Wang
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et al.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(9), P. 2011 - 2011
Published: April 30, 2025
A
binuclear
Au-P
complex
[Au2(2-bdppmapy)2](PF6)2
(1)
was
synthesised
by
the
reaction
of
2-bdppmapy
(N,N′-bis-(diphenylphosphanylmethyl-2-aminopyridine)
with
AuCN
and
[Cu(MeCN)4]PF6.
The
solid
phase
1
emitted
bright
yellow
phosphorescence
at
λmax
=
580
nm
under
UV
excitation
(QY
4.41%,
τ
1.88
μs),
which
shifted
to
green
(λmax
551
nm,
QY
5.73%)
after
being
pressurised
5
MPa.
This
colour
change
recoverable
upon
exposure
CH2Cl2
vapor.
Similar
mechanochromic
photoluminescence
behaviour
observed
grinding
crystals
1.
filter
paper
impregnated
demonstrated
recyclable
write/erase
functionality
for
encrypted
information
transfer.
Language: Английский
Photoredox-mediated cobalt catalysis for non-asymmetric and asymmetric synthesis
Zhiyong Chi,
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Yuhang He,
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Ablimit Abdukader
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et al.
Cell Reports Physical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 102613 - 102613
Published: May 1, 2025
Language: Английский
77Se NMR spectroscopy of selenium adducts of N-heterocyclic carbenes
Sean Ray Kahnert,
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Lucas Pruschinski,
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Andreas Schmidt
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et al.
Advances in heterocyclic chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Synthesis and DFT Investigations of Novel 13-(Pyrimidin-2-yl)-6H,12H-6,12-Epiminodibenzo[b,f][1,5]dioxocine Derivatives
Ruo-Xin Li,
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Yan Zhang,
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Peng-Wei Chen
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et al.
Journal of Molecular Structure,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 140398 - 140398
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Supramolecular systems and their connection with metal–organic structures
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Supramolecular
structures
with
specific
applications
are
a
pillar
in
several
areas
of
science.
Thus,
from
contemporary
point
view,
there
reasons
to
embrace
systematic
order
the
supramolecular
concept
itself.
First,
structuring
material
seems
safer
now
than
it
did
decades
ago.
Second,
interactions
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
and
chemistry
and,
conversely,
supramolecularity
assemble
MOFs
create
efficient
complex
systems
multiple
cutting-edge
an
image
be
safeguarded.
Third,
perhaps
we
should
simply
limit
ourselves
considering
how
researchers
these
fields
have
attempted
correlate
notion
by
linking
self-assembly
considerations.
In
any
case,
topics
present
advantages
optimize
innovative
geometries
that
useful
highlight
significant
practical
applications.
This
review
covers
general
introduction
supramolecularity,
key
unit
study
presented
here,
followed
survey
recent
advances
confined
space
chemistry,
relationships
structures,
synthesis
electrochemistry
switchable
obtain
greater
understanding
structure–property
relationships.
To
conclude,
some
future
perspectives
on
this
promising
plausible
field
science
will
mentioned.
Language: Английский
No Switching Cooperativity between Coordinated Azo Ligands on Complexes Having {MII(phosphane-κ2P)}2+ (M = Pd, Pt) Scaffolds
Ot Raïch Panisello,
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Jesús Jover,
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Cristina Puigjaner
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et al.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(35), P. 16251 - 16263
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
A
series
of
square-planar
palladium
and
platinum
compounds
with
cis-blocking
phosphanes
terminal
azobenzene
ligands
[M(dppp)(azo)2](OTf)2
(azo
=
CN(C6H4)-N═N-(C6H4)CN
(iso-cyano),
CN(C6H4)-N═N-(C6H5)
(iso-Ph))
[{M2(tpbz)}(azo)4](OTf)4
have
been
synthesized
fully
characterized.
Similarly
to
the
uncoordinated
ligands,
new
coordination
shown
be
photochemically
active
respect
their
trans-to-cis
isomerization
process.
Their
cis-to-trans
back
spontaneous
reaction
studied
as
a
function
solvent,
temperature
pressure
corresponding
activation
parameters
determined
in
order
investigate
mechanism
these
transformations.
The
results
obtained
are
indicative
operation
rotational
no
cooperativity
between
azo
attached
same
metal.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
carried
out
estimate
relative
energies
different
photoisomers
for
theoretical
interpretation
experimental
data.
Language: Английский
Divergent Reactivity of <i>E</i>/<i>Z</i>‐Azobenzene‐Based Phosphine‐Gold Catalysts: Toward an ON‐ON Catalytic Photoswitch Process
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
367(1)
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
Abstract
This
work
discloses
a
strategy
for
the
implementation
of
ON‐ON
organometallic
catalytic
processes
using
photoresponsive
phosphine
ligands.
The
approach
leverages
on
regiodivergent
reactivity
mono‐
and
bimetallic
gold
complexes
that
results
from
π‐
vs
σ,π‐activations
alkynyl‐substituted
urea
substrates,
selective
formation
either
dihydroquinazolinone
or
indole‐carboxamide
products,
via
intramolecular
hydroamidation.
Language: Английский