Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(13), P. 1573 - 1578
Published: June 22, 2023
Reduction
of
various
unsaturated
organic
substrates
via
hydroboration
represents
one
the
most
commonly
used
procedures.
Nevertheless,
controversial
information
about
mechanistic
insights
regarding
this
particular
transformation
still
exists
in
literature.
In
work,
we
show
that
three-coordinate
mono-aminoboranes
do
not
act
as
effective
reagents
recently
reported
unless
these
boron-containing
species
are
able
to
form
four-coordinate
analogues
either
through
dimerization
or
addition
a
base.
Furthermore,
also
demonstrate
imine-BH3
adduct(s)
and
mono-amino
boranes
represent
key
intermediates
during
Me2S-BH3
catalyzed
imines
using
HBpin
reported.
fact,
believe
both
studies,
Clark
mechanism
is
mainly,
if
solely,
responsible
for
observed/examined
reactions.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(21), P. 8877 - 8922
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
This
review
covers
the
development
of
transition
metal-catalysed
hydroboration
reaction,
from
its
beginnings
in
1980s
to
more
recent
developments
including
earth-abundant
catalysts
and
an
ever-expanding
array
substrates.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(2)
Published: Nov. 24, 2022
Abstract
This
review
discusses
the
immense
progress
made
over
recent
years
in
metal‐free
catalytic
hydroboration.
Reactions
with
several
unsaturated
functional
groups,
such
as
alkynes,
alkenes,
carbonyl
compounds,
carbon
dioxide,
carbodiimides,
imines,
allenes,
pyridines,
carboxylic
acid
derivatives
etc.,
have
been
explored.
Although
there
are
significant
developments
hydroboration
reactions
using
metal‐based
catalysts,
strategies
more
desirable
from
a
sustainability
perspective.
Considerable
effort
has
by
various
research
groups
on
catalysts
of
compounds.
Lewis
acid,
Brønsted
acid‐base
pairs,
and
frustrated
pairs
were
involved
sources
to
catalyze
sustainable
manner.
Detailed
mechanisms
pathways
also
discussed
this
review.
discussion
will
provide
an
overview
extent
work
carried
out
well
indicate
scope
for
future
research.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
62(1), P. 304 - 317
Published: Dec. 26, 2022
The
conjugated
bis-guanidinate-supported
zinc
hydride
[{LZnH}2;
L
=
{(ArHN)
(ArN)-C═N-C═(NAr)
(NHAr);
Ar
2,6-Et2-C6H3}]
(I)-catalyzed
highly
demanding
exclusive
1,2-regioselective
hydroboration
and
hydrosilylation
of
N-heteroarenes
is
demonstrated
with
excellent
yields.
This
protocol
compatible
many
pyridines
N-heteroarene
derivatives,
including
electron-donating
-withdrawing
substituents.
Catalytic
intermediates,
such
as
[(LZnH)
(4-methylpyridine)]
IIA,
[(L'ZnH)
(4-methylpyridine)
IIA',
where
L'
CH{(CMe)
(2,6-Et2C6H3N)}2)],
LZn(1,2-DhiQ)
(isoquinoline)
III,
[L'Zn(1,2-DhiQ)
(isoquinoline)]
III',
LZn(1,2-(3-MeDHQ))
(3-methylquinoline)
V,
were
isolated
thoroughly
characterized
by
NMR,
HRMS,
IR
analyses.
Furthermore,
X-ray
single-crystal
diffraction
studies
confirmed
the
molecular
structures
compounds
III'.
NMR
data
proved
that
intermediate
III
or
III'
reacted
HBpin
gave
a
selective
1,2-addition
hydroborated
product.
Stoichiometric
experiments
suggest
V
independently
silane,
yielding
mono-
bis-hydrosilylated
products,
respectively.
Based
on
isolation
intermediates
series
stoichiometric
experiments,
plausible
catalytic
cycles
established.
intermolecular
chemoselective
reaction
over
other
reducible
functionalities
was
studied.
The Journal of Chemical Physics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
162(14)
Published: April 8, 2025
We
investigated
the
complete
thermodynamic
cycle
of
aluminum
nanoparticles
through
classical
molecular
dynamics
simulations,
spanning
a
wide
size
range
from
200
atoms
to
11
000
atoms.
The
aluminum–aluminum
interactions
are
modeled
using
newly
developed
Bayesian
Force
Field
(BFF)
FLARE
suite,
cutting-edge
tool
in
our
field.
discuss
database
requirements
include
melted
nanodroplets
avoid
unphysical
behavior
at
phase
transition.
Our
study
provides
comprehensive
understanding
structural
stability
up
sizes
as
large
3
×
105
Al-BFF
predicts
an
icosahedral
2000
atoms,
∼2
nm,
followed
by
region
for
decahedra,
25
Beyond
this
size,
expected
structure
favors
face-centered
cubic
shapes.
At
fixed
heating/cooling
rate
100
K/ns,
we
consistently
observe
hysteresis
loop,
where
melting
temperatures
higher
than
those
associated
with
solidification.
annealing
liquid
droplet
further
stabilizes
structures,
extending
their
5000
Using
hierarchical
k-means
clustering,
find
no
evidence
surface
but
some
mild
indication
freezing.
In
any
event,
droplet’s
shows
local
order
all
sizes.
Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2025
Abstract
Ester‐to‐alcohol
reductions
under
green
conditions
(low
catalyst
loadings,
solvent‐free,
room
temperature,
non‐toxic,
minimal
by‐products)
are
highly
desirable
in
the
organic‐synthesis
field.
In
this
context,
we
report
use
of
an
aluminum‐based
as
a
practical
and
robust
method
for
hydroborating
esters.
Lithium
diisobutyl‐
tert
‐butoxyaluminum
hydride
(LDBBA),
four‐coordinate
lithium‐ion‐based
aluminum
reagent,
significantly
reduces
esters
to
their
corresponding
boronates
presence
pinacolborane
(HBpin)
extremely
mild
conditions.
Furthermore,
LDBBA
was
found
be
superior
other
examined
hydrides.
Gram‐scale
hydroboration
chemoselective
reduction
reactions
also
reported.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(17), P. 6598 - 6607
Published: April 14, 2023
Aluminum
hydride
cations,
[LAlH]+[HB(C6F5)3]-
(1)
and
[LAlH]+[B(C6F5)4]-
(2),
the
methyl
aluminum
cation,
[LAlMe]+[B(C6F5)4]-
(3)
(L
=
[{(2,6-iPr2C6H3N)P(Ph2)}2N]),
due
to
their
electronic
coordinative
unsaturation
at
Al
center,
exhibit
high
Lewis
acidity
have
been
exploited
for
catalytic
hydroboration
(using
HBpin/HBcat)
of
a
variety
imines
alkynes.
These
catalysts,
under
mild
reaction
conditions,
afford
excellent
yields
respective
products.
Thorough
mechanistic
investigations
performed
using
series
stoichiometric
experiments
successful
isolation
key
intermediates
was
accomplished.
The
obtained
results
demonstrate
predominant
acid
activation
mechanism
over
pathways
previously
reported
covalent
complexes
catalyzed
imines.
title
cations
form
adducts
with
which
are
thoroughly
characterized
via
multinuclear
NMR
measurements.
For
alkynes,
detailed
study
most
efficient
catalyst
2
supports
formation
novel
cationic
alkenyl
complex
[LAl-C(Et)═CH(Et)]+[B(C6F5)4]-
(7)
hydroalumination
between
Al-H
cation
3-hexyne.
Similarly,
an
unsymmetric
internal
alkyne
1-phenyl-1-propyne
occurs
regioselectively,
leading
[LAl-C(Me)═CH(Ph)]+[B(C6F5)4]-
(8).
unique
isolated
well
by
1-D
2-D
further
act
as
catalytically
active
species
carry
forward
pathway.
Dalton Transactions,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(14), P. 4481 - 4493
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
synthesis,
characterization,
and
catalytic
application
of
six
aluminum
alkyl
complexes
supported
by
various
imino-phosphanamidinate
chalcogenide
ligands
are
described.
Six
different
unsymmetrical
[NHIRP(Ph)(E)NH-Dipp]
[R
=
2,6-diisopropylphenyl
(Dipp),
E
S
(2a-H),
Se
(2b-H);
R
mesityl
(Mes),
(3a-H),
(3b-H);
tert-butyl
(tBu),
(4a-H),
(4b-H)]
were
prepared
the
oxidation
respective
imino-phosphanamide
(1a,
1b
1c)
with
elemental
chalcogen
atoms
(S
Se).
general
formulae
[κ2NN-{NHIRP(Ph)(E)N-Dipp}AlMe2]
Dipp,
(5a),
(5b);
Mes,
(6a),
(6b)]
or
[κ2NE-{NHIRP(Ph)(E)N-Dipp}AlMe2]
tBu,
(7a),
(7b)]
synthesized
in
good
yields
from
reaction
suitable
protic
(2a,b-H-4a,b-H)
trimethylaluminum
a
1
:
molar
ratio
toluene
at
room
temperature.
All
well
characterized
multi-nuclear
NMR
spectroscopy,
solid-state
structures
2a,b-H-4a,b-H,
5a,b-6a,b
7b
established
single
crystal
X-ray
diffraction
analysis.
5a,b-7a,b
tested
as
catalysts
for
hydroboration
nitriles,
alkynes,
alkenes
under
mild
conditions.
reactions
accomplished
complex
5b
temperature
solvent-free
conditions
to
afford
high
yield
corresponding
N,N-diborylamines,
vinylboranes
boronate
esters,
respectively.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(12)
Published: Sept. 20, 2022
Abstract
Nitrile
activation
is
a
prominent
topic
in
recent
developments
chemistry,
especially
organic,
inorganic,
biological
as
well
the
natural
synthesis
of
products
and
pharmaceutical
industry.
The
nitriles
using
both
metal
non‐metal
precursors
has
attracted
several
researchers,
who
are
exploring
newer
ways
to
synthesize
novel
compounds.
can
be
achieved
by
combining
various
catalytic
double
hydroelementation
reactions,
such
hydrosilylation,
hydroboration,
hydrogenation
organonitriles
silanes,
pinacolborane,
other
sources
hydrogen.
These
methodologies
have
garnered
considerable
attention
since
they
effective
reduction
organonitriles,
whose
end
extensively
applied
synthetic
organic
chemistry.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
development
selective
hydroborylation,
dihydroborysilylation,
their
reaction
mechanisms
role
complexes
cycles.
This
review
article
explains
toward
into
corresponding
amines.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
29(4)
Published: Oct. 13, 2022
In
this
work,
the
molecular
aluminium
dihydride
complex
bearing
an
N,
N'-chelated
conjugated
bis-guanidinate
(CBG)
ligand
is
used
as
a
catalyst
for
reducing
wide
range
of
aryl
and
alkyl
esters
with
good
tolerance
alkene
(C=C),
alkyne
(C≡C),
halides
(Cl,
Br,
I
F),
nitrile
(C≡N),
nitro
(NO2
)
functionalities.
Further,
we
investigated
catalytic
application
in
C-O
bond
cleavage
epoxides
into
corresponding
branched
Markovnikov
ring-opening
products.
addition,
chemoselective
intermolecular
reduction
over
other
reducible
functional
groups,
such
amides
alkenes,
has
been
established.
Intermediates
are
isolated
characterized
by
NMR
HRMS
studies,
which
confirm
probable
cycles
hydroboration
epoxides.