Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(44), P. 24184 - 24190
Published: Oct. 25, 2023
A
series
of
structurally
constrained
phosphenium
ions
based
on
pyridinylmethylamidophenolate
scaffolds
are
shown
to
undergo
P(III)/P(V)
oxidative
addition
with
C-H
bonds
alkynes,
alkenes,
and
arenes.
Nonactivated
substrates
such
as
benzene,
toluene,
deactivated
chlorobenzene
phosphorylated
in
quantitative
yields.
Computational
spectroscopic
studies
suggest
a
low-barrier
isomerization
from
bent
T-shaped
isomer
that
initiates
phosphorus-ligand-cooperative
pathway
subsequent
ring-chain
tautomerism.
Remarkably,
bond
activations
occur
reversibly,
allowing
for
reductive
elimination
back
P(III)
at
elevated
temperatures
or
the
exchange
other
substrates.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(17), P. 4549 - 4563
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Geometric
deformation
in
main
group
compounds
can
be
used
to
elicit
unique
properties
including
strong
Lewis
acidity.
Here
we
report
on
a
family
of
planar
bismuth(iii)
complexes
(cf.
typically
pyramidal
structure
for
such
compounds),
which
show
geometric
acidity
that
further
tuned
by
varying
the
steric
and
electronic
features
triamide
ligand
employed.
The
structural
dynamism
bismuth
was
probed
both
solid
solution
phase,
revealing
at
least
three
distinct
modes
intermolecular
association.
A
modified
Gutmann-Beckett
method
assess
their
electrophilicity
employing
trimethylphosphine
sulfide
addition
triethylphosphine
oxide
as
probes,
providing
insights
into
preference
binding
hard
or
soft
substrates.
Experimental
studies
were
complemented
computational
assessment
affinities
dissection
latter
intrinsic
bond
strength
energy
components.
results
comparable
triarylboranes,
with
added
ability
bind
two
bases
simultaneously,
reduced
discrimination
against
We
also
study
catalytic
efficacy
these
ring
opening
polymerization
cyclic
esters
ε-caprolactone
rac-lactide.
polymers
obtained
excellent
dispersity
values
high
molecular
weights
low
catalyst
loadings
used.
retain
performance
under
industrially
relevant
conditions,
suggesting
they
may
useful
less
toxic
alternatives
tin
catalysts
production
medical
grade
materials.
Collectively,
establish
not
only
novel
neutral
platform
acidity,
but
potentially
valuable
one
catalysis.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(16), P. 6036 - 6043
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
first
pincer
ligand
featuring
a
strictly
T-shaped
pnictogen
donor
moiety
was
synthesised.
PBiP
ligand's
redox
activity
facilitates
unprecedented
ambiphilic
bonding
of
the
Bi
centre
with
transition
metals
through
Bi(6p)
orbital.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
ConspectusThe
advancement
of
synthetic
methodologies
is
fundamentally
driven
by
a
deeper
understanding
the
structure–reactivity
relationships
reactive
key
intermediates.
Carbyne
anions
are
compounds
featuring
monovalent
anionic
carbon
possessing
four
nonbonding
valence
electrons,
which
were
historically
confined
to
theoretical
constructs
or
observed
solely
within
environment
gas-phase
studies.
These
species
possess
potential
for
applications
across
diverse
domains
chemistry
and
ancillary
fields.
This
Account
details
our
focused
efforts
isolate
singlet
carbyne
explores
isolation
range
related
low-valent
species.
Our
achievements
include
synthesis
characterization,
under
normal
laboratory
conditions,
gold-substituted
free
carbenes,
copper
anion
complexes,
ketenyl
anions,
keteniminyl
stannyne.
have
been
accomplished
using
bulky
cyclic
phosphino
substituent,
effectively
stabilizes
these
species.Our
journey
commenced
with
phosphinocarbenes,
characterized
robust
carbon–gold
covalent
single
bond,
progressed
complexes
carbon–copper
ionic
bond.
was
realized
through
synergistic
combination
group
closed-shell
electron-rich
late
transition
metal.
The
robustness
bond
contrasts
markedly
susceptibility
imparts
behavior
characteristic
phosphinocarbyne
coordination
sphere
copper,
thereby
enabling
unique
transfer
reactions.
tri-active
ambiphilic
nature
in
enables
formation
three
chemical
bonds
at
center
one-pot
Subsequent
investigations
unveiled
ligand
exchange
reactions
site,
leading
generation
stable
crystalline
anions.
emerge
as
potent
synthons
capable
producing
array
derivatives.
In
addition,
we
isolated
phosphinostannyne,
rare
carbon–tin
multiple
two
adjacent
centers.
Collectively,
demonstrated
remarkable
propensity
engaging
spectrum
reactions,
underscoring
their
versatility
confirming
utility
synthesizing
uncharted,
main
species.The
insights
derived
from
research
contribute
broader
may
provide
platform
future
innovations
chemistry,
catalytic
processes,
novel
materials.
As
continue
explore
develop
this
area
study,
hope
that
might
follow
footsteps
potentially
finding
various
fields
future.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2025
Molecular
chemistry
of
aluminum
most
commonly
involves
AlIII
ions
due
to
their
noble
gas
electronic
configurations.
In
contrast,
the
AlII
is
underexplored
and
may
contain
undiscovered
reaction
manifolds.
Here,
we
report
CO2
activation
a
transient
intermediate
supported
by
chelating,
dianionic
ligand
investigate
structure
details
mechanisms
required
access
this
reactivity.
We
found
that
heterobinuclear
complex,
(NON)Al-FeCp(CO)2
(1),
undergoes
Al-Fe
bond
homolysis
at
ambient
conditions
reveal
[(NON)Al]•/[CpFe(CO)2]•
radical
pair
in
situ.
The
presence
predominantly
Al-centered
spin
density
(i.e.,
an
ion)
within
was
established
quantum-chemical
calculations
with
experiments
which
scavengers
(TEMPO,
benzophenone)
induce
homolysis.
Exposure
1
atmosphere
resulted
insertion
into
bond.
This
net
2-electron
reduction
process
computationally
modeled
using
functional
theory
direct
dynamics
simulations,
revealing
two
1-electron
steps
and,
thus,
depends
on
stabilization
high-energy
[CO2]•-
coordination
aluminum.
mechanism
for
unexpected
given
canonical
predisposition
multielectron
processes
demonstrates
possibility
discovering
new
profiles
earth-abundant
elements
unusual
oxidation
states.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
143(1), P. 420 - 432
Published: Dec. 21, 2020
While
a
variety
of
compounds
containing
planar
tetracoordinated
carbon
(ptC),
the
so-called
anti-van't
Hoff/Le
Bel
carbon,
are
known
experimentally,
stable
systems
silicon
(ptSi)
barely
known.
As
part
our
studies
on
application
stereoelectronically
well-defined
transition-metal
fragments
to
stabilize
in
unprecedented
bonding
modes,
we
report
herein
synthesis
and
full
characterization
series
thermally
complexes
general
formula
[Tp′(CO)2MSiC(R1)C(R2)M(CO)2Tp′]
(M
=
Mo,
W;
R1
R2
Me
or
H,
SiMe3,
Ph;
Tp′
κ3-N,N′,N″-hydridotris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)borate),
which
incorporate
ptSi
atom
addition
two
ptC
atoms.
The
were
obtained
by
reacting
metallasilylidyne
[Tp′(CO)2M≡Si–M(CO)2(PMe3)Tp′]
with
alkynes
R1C≡CR2
comprehensively
analyzed
experimental
quantum
chemical
calculations.
analyses
revealed
that
is
embedded
tricyclic
trapezoidal
core
featuring
one
internal
SiC2
outer
M–Si–C
three-membered
rings,
fused
via
Si–C
bonds.
structural
peculiarities
evoked
presence
an
center,
such
as
short
M–Si
bonds,
nearly
linear
M–Si–M
spine,
long
M–C
atoms
elucidated
detailed
analysis
electronic
structure,
suggesting
factor
for
stabilization
geometry
aromaticity
central
ring
having
delocalized
π
electrons.
Remarkably,
results
further
indicate
existence
both
centers
next
each
other
isolated
complexes.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(44), P. 23625 - 23629
Published: Sept. 3, 2021
A
geometrically
constrained
phosphine
bearing
a
tridentate
NNS
pincer
ligand
is
reported.
The
effect
of
the
geometric
constraint
on
electronic
structure
was
probed
by
theoretical
calculations
and
derivatization
reactions.
Reactions
with
N-H
bonds
result
in
formation
cooperative
addition
products.
thermochemistry
these
transformations
strongly
dependent
substrate,
ammonia
activation
being
thermoneutral.
This
represents
first
example
molecular
compound
that
reversibly
activates
via
bond
scission
solution
upon
mild
heating.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(13), P. 8781 - 8858
Published: June 23, 2023
The
utility
of
carbazole
in
photo-,
electro-,
and
medicinal
applications
has
ensured
its
widespread
use
also
as
the
backbone
tridentate
pincer
ligands.
In
this
review,
aim
is
to
identify
illustrate
key
features
LNL-carbazolide
binding
transition
metal
centers
(with
L
=
flanking
donor
moieties,
e.g.,
C,
N,
P,
O-groups)
a
systematic
bottom-up
progression
marked
benefits
attainable
from
(i)
rigid
aromatic
scaffold
(modulable
both
1,8-
3,6-positions),
(ii)
significant
electronic
effect
central
carbazole-amido
metal,
tunable
sterics
electronics
(iii)
L-moieties
(iv)
wingtip
R-groups
on
L-donors,
with
their
corresponding
influence
coordination
geometry,
d-electron
configuration,
resultant
reactivity.
Systematic
implementation
ligand
design
strategies
not
isolation,
but
combinatorial
approach,
showcased
demonstrate
potential
for
functional
molecules
that
are
only
modulable
adaptable
wide-ranging
(e.g.,
stereoselective
(photo)catalysis,
challenging
small
molecule
activation,
SET
redox
applications,
even
chemotherapeutics)
an
indication
future
research
efforts
anticipated
stem
versatile
assembly,
metals
s-,
p-,
f-block
elements.