Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(51), P. 27922 - 27932
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
The
research
presented
herein
explores
a
cobalt-based
catalytic
system,
distinctively
featuring
cooperative
boron-centric
element
within
its
intricate
ligand
architecture.
This
system
is
strategically
engineered
to
enable
the
integration
of
singular
carbon
atom
into
aldehydes,
process
culminating
in
production
(Z)-silyl
enol
ethers.
Beyond
offering
an
efficient
one-pot
synthesis
route,
this
method
adeptly
overcomes
challenges
inherent
conventional
techniques,
such
as
need
for
large
amounts
additives,
restrictive
functional
group
tolerance,
and
extreme
reaction
temperatures.
Initial
mechanistic
studies
suggest
potential
role
cobalt–carbene
complex
catalytically
significant
species
underscore
importance
borane
segment.
Collectively,
these
observations
highlight
advancing
bond
activation
pursuits.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
The
fixation
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
directly
from
flue
gas
into
valuable
chemicals
like
2-oxazolidinones
is
great
significance
for
economic
and
environmental
benefits,
which
typically
catalyzed
by
noble-metal
catalysts
under
harsh
conditions.
Herein,
a
novel
2-fold
interpenetrated
framework
{[Co3(μ2-O)(TCA)2(HDPTA)2]·2H2O·2DMF}n
[Co(II)-based
metal-organic
(Co-MOF)]
containing
[Co3]
clusters
highly
dense
amino
groups
(-NH2)
dispersed
in
the
channel
was
prepared,
exhibiting
high
solvent/pH
stability
CO2
adsorption
capacity
(24.9
cm3·g-1).
Catalytic
experiments
demonstrated
that
Co-MOF
could
catalyze
carboxylative
cyclization
propargylic
amines
to
generate
with
yields
up
98%
mild
conditions
gas.
In
addition,
retained
its
structure
catalytic
activity
after
five-cycle
experiments,
showing
promising
practical
application.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculation
suggested
centers
MOF
activated
C≡C
much
more
binding
energy
than
Co(NO3)2,
partly
accounting
Co-MOF.
This
work
demonstrates
first
Co-based
material
efficient
as
source,
inspiring
further
rational
design
porous
utilization.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(24)
Published: April 2, 2024
Abstract
Typified
by
LiTMP
and
TMPMgCl.LiCl,
(TMP=2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidide),
s‐block
metal
amides
have
found
widespread
applications
in
arene
deprotonative
metalation.
On
the
contrary,
transition
lack
sufficient
basicity
to
activate
these
substrates.
Breaking
new
ground
this
field,
here
we
present
synthesis
full
characterisation
of
earth‐abundant
metals
M(TMP)
2
(M=Fe,
Co).
Uncovering
a
reactivity
profile
towards
fluoroarenes,
amide
complexes
can
promote
direct
M−H
exchange
processes
regioselectively
using
one
or
two
their
basic
arms.
Remarkably,
even
when
perfluorinated
substrate,
selective
C‐H
metalation
occurs
leaving
C−F
bonds
intact.
Their
kinetic
be
boosted
LiCl
NBu
4
Cl
additives
which
enables
formation
kinetically
activated
ate
species.
Combining
spectroscopic
structural
studies
with
DFT
calculations,
mechanistic
insights
been
gained
on
how
low
polarity
take
place.
also
used
access
ferrocene
cobaltocene
deprotonation
cyclopentadiene
undergo
efficient
CO
insertion
both
groups
under
mild
reaction
conditions.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(37), P. 15023 - 15086
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
expansive
and
dynamic
field
of
the
CO2
Reduction
Reaction
(CO2RR)
seeks
to
harness
as
a
sustainable
carbon
source
or
energy
carrier.
While
significant
progress
has
been
made
in
two,
six,
eight-electron
reductions
CO2,
four-electron
reduction
remains
understudied.
This
review
fills
this
gap,
comprehensively
exploring
into
formaldehyde
(HCHO)
acetal-type
compounds
(EOCH2OE,
with
E
=
[Si],
[B],
[Zr],
[U],
[Y],
[Nb],
[Ta]
-R)
using
various
CO2RR
systems.
These
encompass
(photo)electro-,
bio-,
thermal
processes
diverse
reductants.
Formaldehyde,
versatile
C1
product,
is
challenging
synthesize
isolate
from
CO2RR.
also
discusses
acetal
compounds,
emphasizing
their
significance
pathways
distinct
reactivity.
Providing
an
overview
state
reduction,
highlights
achievements,
challenges,
potential
produced
-
acetals
sources
for
valuable
product
synthesis,
including
chiral
compounds.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(24), P. 15310 - 15322
Published: Nov. 30, 2022
A
theoretical
and
experimental
mechanistic
study
is
presented
for
the
homogeneously
catalyzed
CO2
hydrogenation
to
methanol,
using
an
Mn-PNP-Pincer
catalyst
in
presence
of
a
Lewis
acid
cocatalyst
alcohol
as
solvent.
Quantum
chemical
computations
at
density
functional
theory
DLPNO-CCSD(T)
level
suggest
formate
resting
state
most
stable
intermediate.
The
concerted
activation
dihydrogen
via
proton
shuttle
mechanism
decomposition
hemiacetal
intermediate
computed
define
turnover-determining
transition
state.
resulting
energy
span
calculated
34.5
kcal
mol–1
theory.
An
Eyring
plot
reveals
barrier
reaction
31.4
under
catalytic
turnover
conditions,
showing
good
agreement
with
slight
overestimation
computational
model.
Concentration–time
profiles
involved
species
also
locate
experimentally
rate-determining
states
(RDSs)
ester
methanol.
measured
kinetic
isotope
effects
use
H2/D2
EtOH/D
are
hydrogen
splitting
RDS,
giving
further
support
mechanism.
These
insights
provide
guidance
reference
future
improvement
catalysts
based
on
abundant
3d
metals
CO2-based
production
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(50), P. 20216 - 20221
Published: Dec. 6, 2022
The
catalytic
system
[Ir(CF3CO2)(κ2-NSiMe)2]
[1;
NSiMe
=
(4-methylpyridin-2-yloxy)dimethylsilyl]/B(C6F5)3
promotes
the
selective
reduction
of
CO2
with
tertiary
silanes
to
corresponding
bis(silyl)acetal.
Stoichiometric
and
studies
evidenced
that
species
[Ir(CF3COO-B(C6F5)3)(κ2-NSiMe)2]
(3),
[Ir(κ2-NSiMe)2][HB(C6F5)3]
(4),
[Ir(HCOO-B(C6F5)3)(κ2-NSiMe)2]
(5)
are
intermediates
process.
structure
3
has
been
determined
by
X-ray
diffraction
methods.
Theoretical
calculations
show
rate-limiting
step
for
1/B(C6F5)3-catalyzed
hydrosilylation
bis(silyl)acetal
is
a
boron-promoted
Si-H
bond
cleavage
via
an
iridium
silylacetal
borane
adduct.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(15)
Published: May 8, 2024
Abstract
Cobalt
complexes
featuring
triazine‐based
PNP
ligands
have
proven
to
be
exceptionally
active
and
chemoselective
pre‐catalysts
in
facilitating
the
dehydrogenative
coupling
between
silanes
amines,
leading
synthesis
of
diverse
aminosilanes.
Notably,
even
challenging
substrates
exhibited
high
reactivity.
The
catalyst‘s
unique
feature
avoiding
with
tertiary
enhances
process
chemoselectivity.
It
facilitates
a
more
precise
silylamines
possessing
SiH
2
−N
SiH−N
motifs,
overcoming
challenges
associated
broader
reactivity
seen
previous
systems.
In
terms
its
remarkable
chemoselectivity,
it
is
also
noteworthy
that
catalytic
system
exhibits
both
versatility
efficacy
converting
untouched
double
triple
carbon‐carbon
bonds.
This
accomplishment
particularly
significant,
given
brought
about
by
activity
commonly
employed
catalysts
competitive
hydrosilylation
process.
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(12), P. 4546 - 4570
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
The
chemical
industry
can
now
seize
the
opportunity
to
improve
sustainability
of
its
processes
by
replacing
fossil
carbon
sources
with
renewable
alternatives
such
as
CO
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(9), P. 1370 - 1374
Published: Feb. 24, 2023
Catalytic
CO2
reduction
with
phenylsilane
under
solvent-free
conditions
was
linked
the
one-pot
synthesis
of
3,4-dihydropyrans
from
β-dicarbonyl
compounds
and
styrenes.
The
includes
three
processes:
(1)
bis(silyl)acetal
formation
a
domino
reaction
(2)
Knoevenagel
condensation
(3)
inverse-electron-demand
oxa-Diels-Alder
reaction.
first
process
catalyzed
by
pentanuclear
ZnII
complex
(0.07
mol
%)
to
generate
bis(silyl)acetals,
which
were
hydrolyzed
into
formaldehyde
be
used
in
second
step.