- Phosphoric acid-modified commercial kieselguhr supported palladium nanoparticles as efficient catalysts for low-temperature hydrodeoxygenation of lignin derivatives in water
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Efficient production of high value-added chemicals and biofuels via low-temperature chemoselective HDO of lignin derivatives in water is still a challenge. Here, we construct a low-cost, active and stable Pd/PCE catalyst using phosphoric acid-modified commercial Celite (PCE) as the support, and this catalyst exhibits excellent activity in low-temperature HDO of vanillin as well as other lignin derivatives in water. The superior catalytic performance is due to the presence of P species on the surface of Pd/PCE, accelerating the selective conversion of the intermediate into the final product. Detailed experimental and mechanistic studies reveal that the rapid conversion of the intermediate to the final product proceeds via a free-radical process in an interfacial microenvironment created by intimate interacting between the P species and Pd NPs. The insights of this work provide a new low-cost catalytic system for efficient production of valuable chemicals and future biofuels from lignin derivatives. This journal is
- Cui, Yuntong,Liu, Zhaohui,Ran, Jiansu,Wang, Jianjian,Yangcheng, Ruixue
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p. 1570 - 1577
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- CeO2-nanocubes as efficient and selective catalysts for the hydroboration of carbonyl groups
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The CeO2-nanoparticle catalysed hydroboration of carbonyl compounds with HBpin (pin = OCMe2CMe2O) is reported to afford the corresponding borate esters in excellent yield. A series of aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes and ketones having synthetically important functional groups were well-Tolerated under mild reaction conditions. Further, chemoselective hydroboration of aldehydes over other reducible functional groups such as ketone, nitrile, hydroxide, alkene, alkyne, amide, ester, nitro, and halides was achieved. Importantly the catalyst can be recycled up to ten runs with slight loss in activity. This journal is
- Bhawar, Ramesh,Bose, Shubhankar Kumar,Patil, Kiran S.
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p. 15028 - 15034
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- Iron-catalyzed chemoselective hydride transfer reactions
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A Diaminocyclopentadienone iron tricarbonyl complex has been applied in chemoselective hydrogen transfer reductions. This bifunctional iron complex demonstrated a broad applicability in mild conditions in various reactions, such as reduction of aldehydes over ketones, reductive alkylation of various functionalized amines with functionalized aldehydes and reduction of α,β-unsaturated ketones into the corresponding saturated ketones. A broad range of functionalized substrates has been isolated in excellent yields with this practical procedure.
- Coufourier, Sébastien,Ndiaye, Daouda,Gaillard, Quentin Gaignard,Bettoni, Léo,Joly, Nicolas,Mbaye, Mbaye Diagne,Poater, Albert,Gaillard, Sylvain,Renaud, Jean-Luc
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(2021/06/07)
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- KB3H8: An environment-friendly reagent for the selective reduction of aldehydes and ketones to alcohols
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Selective reduction of aldehydes and ketones to their corresponding alcohols with KB3H8, an air- and moisture-stable, nontoxic, and easy-to-handle reagent, in water and THF has been explored under an air atmosphere for the first time. Control experiments illustrated the good selectivity of KB3H8 over NaBH4 for the reduction of 4-acetylbenzaldehyde and aromatic keto esters. This journal is
- Li, Xinying,Mi, Tongge,Guo, Wenjing,Ruan, Zhongrui,Guo, Yu,Ma, Yan-Na,Chen, Xuenian
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p. 12776 - 12779
(2021/12/10)
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- Ruthenium(II) Complex of a Tridentate Azoaromatic Pincer Ligand and its Use in Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation of Aldehydes and Ketones with Isopropanol
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In this work, a new Ru(II) complex with the redox-active pincer 2,6-bis(phenylazo)pyridine ligand (L) is reported which acts as a metal-ligand bifunctional catalyst for transfer hydrogenation reactions. The isolated complex [(L)Ru(PMe2Ph)2(CH3CN)](ClO4)2; [1](ClO4)2 is characterized by a host of spectroscopic measurements and X-ray structure determination. It is diamagnetic and single-crystal X-ray structure analysis reveals that [1]2+ adopts a distorted octahedral geometry where L binds Ru center in meridional fashion. The observed elongation in the coordinated azo bond length (1.29 ?) is attributed to the extensive π-back bonding, dπ(RuII)→π*(azo)L. The complex [1](ClO4)2 acts as an efficient catalyst, which brings about catalytic transfer hydrogenation reactions of a broad array of aldehydes and ketones in isopropanol and in inert conditions. The selectivity of the catalyst for aldehyde reduction over the other reducible functional groups such as nitro, nitrile, ester etc was also investigated. Mechanistic studies, examined by suitable control reactions and isotope labelling experiments, indicate synergistic participation of both ligand and metal centres via the formation of a fleeting Ru?H intermediate and hydrogen walking to the coordinated azo function of L.
- Saha, Tanushri,Prasad Rath, Santi,Goswami, Sreebrata
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p. 1455 - 1461
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- Disproportionation of aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes through Cannizzaro, Tishchenko, and Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley reactions
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Disproportionation of aldehydes through Cannizzaro, Tishchenko, and Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley reactions often requires the application of high temperatures, equimolar or excess quantities of strong bases, and is mostly limited to the aldehydes with no CH2 or CH3 adjacent to the carbonyl group. Herein, we developed an efficient, mild, and multifunctional catalytic system consisting AlCl3/Et3N in CH2Cl2, that can selectively convert a wide range of not only aliphatic, but also aromatic aldehydes to the corresponding alcohols, acids, and dimerized esters at room temperature, and in high yields, without formation of the side products that are generally observed. We have also shown that higher AlCl3 content favors the reaction towards Cannizzaro reaction, yet lower content favors Tishchenko reaction. Moreover, the presence of hydride donor alcohols in the reaction mixture completely directs the reaction towards the Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley reaction. Graphic abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].
- Sharifi, Sina,Sharifi, Hannah,Koza, Darrell,Aminkhani, Ali
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p. 803 - 808
(2021/07/20)
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- NaI-mediated oxidative amidation of benzyl alcohols/aromatic aldehydes to benzamides via electrochemical reaction
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In this research, we have developed a mild electrochemical process for oxidative amidation of benzyl alcohols/aromatic aldehydes with cyclic amines into the corresponding benzamides. This electroorganic synthetic method proceeds using NaI as a redox mediator under ambient temperature in undivided cell, providing more than 25 examples of amide products in moderate to good yields. The benefits of this reaction include one-pot synthesis, open air condition, proceed in aqueous media and no requirement of external conducting salt, base and oxidant.
- Rerkrachaneekorn, Tanawat,Tankam, Theeranon,Sukwattanasinitt, Mongkol,Wacharasindhu, Sumrit
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- Scope and limitations of biocatalytic carbonyl reduction with white-rot fungi
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The reductive activity of various basidiomycetous fungi towards carbonyl compounds was screened on an analytical level. Some strains displayed high reductive activities toward aromatic carbonyls and aliphatic ketones. Utilizing growing whole-cell cultures of Dichomitus albidofuscus, the reactions were up-scaled to a preparative level in an aqueous system. The reactions showed excellent selectivities and gave the respective alcohols in high yields. Carboxylic acids were also reduced to aldehydes and alcohols under the same conditions. In particular, benzoic, vanillic, ferulic, and p-coumaric acid were reduced to benzyl alcohol, vanillin, dihydroconiferyl alcohol and 1-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan, respectively.
- Zhuk, Tatyana S.,Skorobohatko, Oleksandra S.,Albuquerque, Wendell,Zorn, Holger
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(2021/02/02)
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- Monoterpene-containing substituted coumarins as inhibitors of respiratory syncytial virus (Rsv) replication
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a critical cause of infant mortality. However, there are no vaccines and adequate drugs for its treatment. We showed, for the first time, that O-linked coumarin–monoterpene conjugates are effective RSV inhibitors. The most potent compounds are active against both RSV serotypes, A and B. According to the results of the time-of-addition experiment, the conjugates act at the early stages of virus cycle. Based on molecular modelling data, RSV F protein may be considered as a possible target.
- Borisevich, Sophia S.,Galochkina, Anastasia V.,Khomenko, Tatyana M.,Korchagina, Dina V.,Nikolaeva, Yulia V.,Petukhova, Galina D.,Salakhutdinov, Nariman F.,Shtro, Anna A.,Volcho, Konstantin P.
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- Hydroboration Reaction and Mechanism of Carboxylic Acids using NaNH2(BH3)2, a Hydroboration Reagent with Reducing Capability between NaBH4and LiAlH4
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Hydroboration reactions of carboxylic acids using sodium aminodiboranate (NaNH2[BH3]2, NaADBH) to form primary alcohols were systematically investigated, and the reduction mechanism was elucidated experimentally and computationally. The transfer of hydride ions from B atoms to C atoms, the key step in the mechanism, was theoretically illustrated and supported by experimental results. The intermediates of NH2B2H5, PhCH= CHCOOBH2NH2BH3-, PhCH= CHCH2OBO, and the byproducts of BH4-, NH2BH2, and NH2BH3- were identified and characterized by 11B and 1H NMR. The reducing capacity of NaADBH was found between that of NaBH4 and LiAlH4. We have thus found that NaADBH is a promising reducing agent for hydroboration because of its stability and easy handling. These reactions exhibit excellent yields and good selectivity, therefore providing alternative synthetic approaches for the conversion of carboxylic acids to primary alcohols with a wide range of functional group tolerance.
- Wang, Jin,Ju, Ming-Yue,Wang, Xinghua,Ma, Yan-Na,Wei, Donghui,Chen, Xuenian
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- Synthesis method of m-methoxybenzyl alcohol
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The invention discloses a synthesis method of m-methoxybenzyl alcohol. The synthesis method comprises the steps: (1) by taking ethylene glycol and m-chlorobenzaldehyde as raw materials and sulfuric acid as a catalyst, carrying out condensation reaction in a solvent to prepare ethylene glycol condensed m-chlorobenzaldehyde; (3) dissolving the ethylene glycol condensed m-chlorobenzaldehyde in an organic solvent to obtain a mixed solution; (4) adding a condensing agent into the mixed solution under a stirring condition, and heating for reaction to form a reaction system containing ethylene glycol condensed m-methoxybenzaldehyde; (5) evaporating to remove the organic solvent in the reaction system, then cooling, adjusting the pH value of the system, and carrying out phase splitting on the reaction system after the pH value is adjusted to obtain an organic phase I; (6) adding a catalyst and a metal reducing agent into the organic phase I, resolving acetal and reducing to obtain a reaction solution containing a crude product of m-methoxybenzyl alcohol; and (7) continuing to split phases of the reaction liquid to obtain an organic phase II, and washing, drying and rectifying the organic phase II to obtain refined m-methoxybenzyl alcohol.
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- Sodium Aminodiboranate, a New Reagent for Chemoselective Reduction of Aldehydes and Ketones to Alcohols
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Sodium aminodiboranate (NaNH 2(BH 3) 2, NaADBH) is a new member of the old borane family, which exhibits superior performance in chemoselective reduction. Experimental results show that NaADBH can rapidly reduce aldehydes and ketones to the corresponding alcohols in high efficiency and selectivity under mild conditions. There are little steric and electronic effects on this reduction.
- Wang, Jin,Guo, Yu,Li, Shouhu,Chen, Xuenian
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p. 1104 - 1108
(2021/05/25)
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- Efficient Solvent-Free Hydrosilylation of Aldehydes and Ketones Catalyzed by Fe2(CO)9/C6H4-o-(NCH2PPh2)2BH
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An efficient solvent-free catalyst system for hydrosilylation of aldehydes and ketones was developed based on iron pre-catalyst Fe2(CO)9/C6H4-o-(NCH2PPh2)2BH. The reactions were tolerant of many functional groups and the corresponding alcohols were isolated in good to excellent yields following basic hydrolysis of the reaction products. The reaction is likely catalyzed by an in situ generated pincer ligated iron hydride complex. Graphic Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]
- Fang, Fei,Chang, Jiarui,Zhang, Jie,Chen, Xuenian
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p. 3509 - 3515
(2021/03/16)
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- Combined KOH/BEt3Catalyst for Selective Deaminative Hydroboration of Aromatic Carboxamides for Construction of Luminophores
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The selective catalytic C-N bond cleavage of amides into value-added amine products is a desirable but challenging transformation. Molecules containing iminodibenzyl motifs are prevalent in pharmaceutical molecules and functional materials. Here we established a combined KOH/BEt3 catalyst for deaminative hydroboration of acyl-iminodibenzyl derivatives, including nonheterocyclic carboxamides, to the corresponding amines. This novel transition-metal-free methodology was also applied to the construction of Clomipramine and luminophores.
- Li, Jinshan,Wang, Jiali,Yang, Jianguo,Yao, Wubing,Zhong, Aiguo
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p. 8086 - 8090
(2020/11/03)
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- Bimetallic Bis-NHC-Ir(III) Complex Bearing 2-Arylbenzo[d]oxazolyl Ligand: Synthesis, Catalysis, and Bimetallic Effects
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Herein, an unprecedented bimetallic bis-NHC Cp*Ir complex 1 bearing 2-arylbenzo[d]oxazolyl and NHC ligands is reported. A significant increase in activity was observed for N-methylation of amines and reduction of aldehydes with MeOH catalyzed by 1 compared to the monometallic analogues (2-11). Under the optimal conditions, it showed to be highly effective in N-methylation of nitroarenes with MeOH as both C1 and H2 source. Substrates, including aromatic amines, ketones, and nitro compounds with various functional groups, can be well-tolerated. Mechanistic studies and DFT calculation highlight the significance of bimetallic centers cooperativity.
- Huang, Shuang,Hong, Xi,Cui, He-Zhen,Zhan, Bing,Li, Zhi-Ming,Hou, Xiu-Feng
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p. 3514 - 3523
(2020/10/09)
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- Cyclopentadienone iron tricarbonyl complexes-catalyzed hydrogen transfer in water
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The development of efficient and low-cost catalytic systems is important for the replacement of robust noble metal complexes. The synthesis and application of a stable, phosphine-free, water-soluble cyclopentadienone iron tricarbonyl complex in the reduction of polarized double bonds in pure water is reported. In the presence of cationic bifunctional iron complexes, a variety of alcohols and amines were prepared in good yields under mild reaction conditions.
- Coufourier, Sébastien,Gaillard, Sylvain,Mbaye, Mbaye Diagne,Ndiaye, Daouda,Renaud, Jean-Luc
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(2020/01/28)
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- Reduction over Condensation of Carbonyl Compounds through a Transient Hemiaminal Intermediate Using Hydrazine
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Reduction of carbonyl moieties to the corresponding alcohol using simply hydrazine hydrate has been considerably unfeasible until now due to the well-known condensation reaction. However, herein, we report that using an excess of 20-fold equivalents, the reduction proceeds in excellent yields. 1H NMR study of the reaction and density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate that the final fate of the hemiaminal intermediate is crucial to obtain the alcohol or the hydrazone.
- Vilches-Herrera, Marcelo,Gallardo-Fuentes, Sebastián,Aravena-Opitz, Mauricio,Yá?ez-Sánchez, Mauricio,Jiao, Haijun,Holz, Jens,B?rner, Armin,Lühr, Susan
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p. 9213 - 9218
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- Transfer hydrogenation of aldehydes and ketones catalyzed using an aminophosphinite POCNHpincer complex of Ni(ii)
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The aminophosphinite pincer complex (POCNH)NiBr was found to effectively catalyze the transfer hydrogenation of aldehydes and ketones with 2-propanol and KOtBu as a base, presenting a rare example of bifunctional nickel transfer hydrogenation catalysts. The transfer hydrogenation of aldehydes and ketones was found to be selective, tolerating a wide range of other functional groups, including those prone to reduction, such as esters, amides, alkenes, pyridines, and nitriles. The reactions were suggested to proceedviathe metal-ligand cooperative mechanism with an intermediacy of an amido (POCN)NiIIspecies.
- ?ztop?u, ?zgür,Hayrapetyan, Davit,Khalimon, Andrey Y.,Lyssenko, Konstantin A.,Segizbayev, Medet,Shakhman, Dinmukhamed
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p. 11950 - 11957
(2020/09/21)
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- Linear β-amino alcohol catalyst anchored on functionalized magnetite nanoparticles for enantioselective addition of dialkylzinc to aromatic aldehydes
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A linear β-amino alcohol ligand, previously found to be a very efficient catalyst for enantioselective addition of dialkylzinc to aromatic aldehydes, has been anchored on differently functionalized superparamagnetic core-shell magnetite-silica nanoparticles (1a and 1b). Its catalytic activity in the addition of dialkylzinc to aldehydes has been evaluated, leading to promising results, especially in the case of 1b for which the recovery by simple magnetic decantation and reuse was successfully verified. This journal is
- Ciprioti, Stefano Vecchio,De Angelis, Martina,Di Pietro, Federica,Iannoni, Marika,Pilloni, Luciano,Primitivo, Ludovica,Ricelli, Alessandra,Righi, Francesco,Righi, Giuliana,Sappino, Carla,Suber, Lorenza
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- Selective hydrogenation of primary amides and cyclic di-peptides under Ru-catalysis
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A ruthenium(II)-catalyzed selective hydrogenation of challenging primary amides and cyclic di-peptides to their corresponding primary alcohols and amino alcohols, respectively, is reported. The hydrogenation reaction operates under mild and eco-benign conditions and can be scaled-up.
- Subaramanian, Murugan,Sivakumar, Ganesan,Babu, Jessin K.,Balaraman, Ekambaram
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p. 12411 - 12414
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- Hydrosilylation of Aldehydes and Ketones Catalysed by Bis(phosphinite) Pincer Platinum Hydride Complexes
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Bis(phosphinite) pincer platinum hydride complexes, [2,6-(R2PO)2C6H3]PtH (R=tBu, iPr), were synthesized, characterized and applied to the hydrosilylation of aldehydes and ketones. NMR study and single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis indicated that the hydrides in these two platinum complexes are comparatively less hydridic: down-field 1H NMR resonances (0.71 and 0.98 ppm) and weak Pt?H interactions were observed. Both the platinum complexes were found to be good catalysts for the hydrosilylation of aldehydes and ketones with phenylsilane. The corresponding alcohols were isolated in good to excellent yields following basic hydrolysis of the resultant hydrosilylation products and turnover frequencies (TOFs) up to 3200 h?1 were achieved at 60 °C in toluene, which are much higher than those of the hydrosilylation catalysed by the corresponding nickel pincer hydride complexes. A possible mechanism for the present hydrosilylation process was discussed. (Figure presented.).
- Chang, Jiarui,Fang, Fei,Zhang, Jie,Chen, Xuenian
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p. 2709 - 2715
(2020/06/02)
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- Cerium(IV) Carboxylate Photocatalyst for Catalytic Radical Formation from Carboxylic Acids: Decarboxylative Oxygenation of Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids and Lactonization of Aromatic Carboxylic Acids
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We found that in situ generated cerium(IV) carboxylate generated by mixing the precursor Ce(OtBu)4 with the corresponding carboxylic acids served as efficient photocatalysts for the direct formation of carboxyl radicals from carboxylic acids under blue light-emitting diodes (blue LEDs) irradiation and air, resulting in catalytic decarboxylative oxygenation of aliphatic carboxylic acids to give C-O bond-forming products such as aldehydes and ketones. Control experiments revealed that hexanuclear Ce(IV) carboxylate clusters initially formed in the reaction mixture and the ligand-to-metal charge transfer nature of the Ce(IV) carboxylate clusters was responsible for the high catalytic performance to transform the carboxylate ligands to the carboxyl radical. In addition, the Ce(IV) carboxylate cluster catalyzed direct lactonization of 2-isopropylbenzoic acid to produce the corresponding peroxy lactone and ?3-lactone via intramolecular 1,5-hydrogen atom transfer (1,5-HAT).
- Hirosawa, Keishi,Mashima, Kazushi,Satoh, Tetsuya,Shinohara, Koichi,Shirase, Satoru,Tamaki, Sota,Tsurugi, Hayato
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(2020/03/25)
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- General and Phosphine-Free Cobalt-Catalyzed Hydrogenation of Esters to Alcohols
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Catalytic hydrogenation of esters is essential for the sustainable production of alcohols in organic synthesis and chemical industry. Herein, we describe the first non-noble metal catalytic system that enables an efficient hydrogenation of non-activated esters to alcohols in the absence of phosphine ligands (with a maximum turnover number of 2391). The general applicability of this protocol was demonstrated by the high-yielding hydrogenation of 39 ester substrates including aromatic/aliphatic esters, lactones, polyesters and various pharmaceutical molecules.
- Shao, Zhihui,Zhong, Rui,Ferraccioli, Raffaella,Li, Yibiao,Liu, Qiang
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p. 1125 - 1130
(2019/10/22)
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- Nanoporous Na+-montmorillonite perchloric acid as an efficient and recyclable catalyst for the chemoselective protection of hydroxyl groups
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Nanoporous Na+-montmorillonite perchloric acid as a novel heterogeneous reusable solid acid catalyst was easily prepared by treatment of Na+-montmorillonite as a cheap and commercially available support with perchloric acid. The catalyst was characterized using a variety of techniques including X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), pH analysis and determination of the Hammett acidity function. The prepared reagent showed excellent catalytic activity for the chemoselective conversion of alcohols and phenols to their corresponding trimethylsilyl ethers with 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) at room temperature. Deprotection of the resulting trimethylsilyl ethers can also be carried out using the same catalyst in ethanol. All reactions were performed under mild and completely heterogeneous reaction conditions in good to excellent yields. The notable advantages of this protocol are: short reaction times, high yields, availability and low cost of the reagent, easy work-up procedure and the reusability of the catalyst during a simple filtration.
- Mashhadinezhad, Maryam,Shirini, Farhad,Mamaghani, Manouchehr
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p. 2099 - 2107
(2019/01/03)
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- Selective Room-Temperature Hydrogenation of Carbonyl Compounds under Atmospheric Pressure over Platinum Nanoparticles Supported on Ceria-Zirconia Mixed Oxide
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A Pt/CeO2-ZrO2 catalytic system was able to initiate an extremely intense hydrogen spillover providing a huge amount of activated hydrogen (12 mol/mol Pt) at temperatures –50°C - +25°C, which was not observed before. The idea was to use this activated hydrogen for reduction of carbonyl compounds under ambient conditions. Thus, the efficient and selective heterogeneous hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds of different structure, including 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and cinnamaldehyde, to the corresponding alcohols with quantitative yields was successfully performed over the Pt/CeO2-ZrO2 catalysts at room-temperature and atmospheric pressure of H2. The proposed catalysts afforded hydrogenation under significantly milder conditions with a much higher activity and selectivity compared to the commercial catalysts and reported catalytic systems. Hydrogenation of the C=O bond in the presence of a C=C bond proceeded with a high regioselectivity.
- Redina, Elena A.,Vikanova, Kseniia V.,Kapustin, Gennady I.,Mishin, Igor V.,Tkachenko, Olga P.,Kustov, Leonid M.
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p. 4159 - 4170
(2019/07/12)
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- Polypyridyl iridium(III) based catalysts for highly chemoselective hydrogenation of aldehydes
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Iridium-catalyzed transfer hydrogenation (TH) of carbonyl compounds using HCOOR (R = H, Na, NH4) as a hydrogen source is a pivotal process as it provides the clean process and is easy to execute. However, the existing highly efficient iridium catalysts work at a narrow pH; thus, does not apply to a wide variety of substrates. Therefore, the development of a new catalyst which works at a broad pH range is essential as it can gain a broader scope of utilization. Here we report highly efficient polypyridyl iridium(III) catalysts, [Ir(tpy)(L)Cl](PF6)2 {where tpy = 2,2′:6′,2′'-Terpyridine, L = phen (1,10-Phenanthroline), Me2phen (4,7-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline), Me4phen (3,4,7,8-Tetramethyl-1,10-phenanthroline), Me2bpy (4,4′-Dimethyl-2–2′-dipyridyl)} for the chemoselective reduction of aldehydes to alcohols in aqueous ethanol and sodium formate as the hydride source. The reaction can be carried out efficiently in broad pH ranges, from pH 6 to 11. These catalysts are air stable, easy to prepare using commercially available starting materials, and are highly applicable for a wide range of substrates, such as electron-rich or deficient (hetero)arenes, halogens, phenols, alkoxy, ketones, esters, carboxylic acids, cyano, and nitro groups. Particularly, acid and hydroxy groups containing aldehydes were reduced successfully in basic and acidic reaction conditions, demonstrating the efficiency of the catalyst in a broad pH range with high conversion rates under microwave irradiation.
- Pandrala, Mallesh,Resendez, Angel,Malhotra, Sanjay V.
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- Solvent-Tailored Pd3P0.95 nano catalyst for amide-nitrile inter-conversion, the hydration of nitriles and transfer hydrogenation of the CO bond
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For the first time, a one pot thermolysis of [Pd(PPh3)2Cl2] prepared by reacting Ph3P with PdCl2 in a 2:1 molar ratio in MeOH at 280 °C in a trioctylphosphine (TOP) and oleylamine(OA)-octadecane(ODE) mixture (1:1) was used to prepare quantum dots (QDs; size ～2-3 nm) and nanoparticles (NPs; size ～13-14 nm), respectively, of composition Pd3P0.95. TEM, SEM-EDX, powder-XRD and XPS (for QDs only) were used to authenticate the two nanophases. 31P{1H}NMR experiments performed to monitor the progress of thermolysis reactions revealed that the phosphorus present in the Pd3P0.95 QDs had come from TOP, whereas in Pd3P0.95 NPs, its source is triphenylphosphine. The nature of the solvent did not affect the chemical composition of the nano-phase but controlled its size. Probably, solvent dependent, unique, single source precursors (SSPs) of palladium were generated in situ, and controlled the size. The catalytic activity of both Pd3P0.95 QDs and NPs was explored. The QDs were found to be efficient as a catalyst for the amide-nitrile interconversion at room temperature (yield up to 92% in 4 h), hydration of nitriles and transfer hydrogenation (TH) of carbonyl compounds with yields up to 96% in 3-4 h. The yields and reaction rates of amide-nitrile inter-conversion and TH when catalyzed by Pd3P0.95 QDs were found to be higher compared to the ones observed with the Pd/C catalyst. The binding energy of Pd(3d) in the X-ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS) of Pd3P0.95 indicated an electron transfer from the metal to phosphorus, resulting in electron deficient palladium, which facilitates the coordination of a substrate to Pd and drives the reaction. The reusability of Pd3P0.95 QDs for the interconversion was found to be up to 4-Times, while for the transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds it was up to 6-Times, but with a diminished yield. Pd3P0.95 NPs were found to be less active (yield up to 36% in optimized reaction conditions) in comparison to Pd3P0.95 QDs. The mercury poisoning test suggested that the catalysis predominantly proceeded heterogeneously on the surface of the QDs. The PXRD and XPS results did not suggest a significant variation in the phase of QDs after the third catalytic cycle. The bleeding of Pd during catalysis (determined by flame AAS) and the agglomeration of QDs as supported by the SEM-EDX and TEM results are probably responsible for the reduction in the catalytic activity of QDs after reusing three times.
- Sharma, Alpesh K.,Joshi, Hemant,Bhaskar, Renu,Singh, Ajai K.
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p. 10962 - 10970
(2019/07/31)
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- Enzymatic One-Step Reduction of Carboxylates to Aldehydes with Cell-Free Regeneration of ATP and NADPH
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The direct generation of aldehydes from carboxylic acids is often a challenging synthetic task but undoubtedly attractive in view of abundant supply of such feedstocks from nature. Though long known, biocatalytic carboxylate reductions are at an early stage of development, presumably because of their co-factor requirement. To establish an alternative to whole-cell-based carboxylate reductions which are limited by side reactions, we developed an in vitro multi-enzyme system that allows for quantitative reductions of various carboxylic acids with full recycling of all cofactors and prevention of undesired over-reductions. Regeneration of adenosine 5′-triphosphate is achieved through the simultaneous action of polyphosphate kinases from Meiothermus ruber and Sinorhizobium meliloti and β-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide 2′-phosphate is reduced by a glucose dehydrogenase. Under these conditions and in the presence of the carboxylate reductases from Neurospora crassa or Nocardia iowensis, various aromatic, heterocyclic and aliphatic carboxylic acids were quantitatively reduced to the respective aldehydes.
- Strohmeier, Gernot A.,Eitelj?rg, Inge C.,Schwarz, Anna,Winkler, Margit
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- Ir(bis-NHC)-Catalyzed Direct Conversion of Amines to Alcohols in Aqueous Glycerol
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Sustainable catalytic conversion of amines to alcohols was realized in the presence of iridium catalysts and aqueous glycerol. Iridium catalysts involving bis-N-heterocyclic carbene (bis-NHC) show good reactivity and stability in the conversion of amines into alcohols in aqueous glycerol. The reaction was initiated with the dehydrogenation of amines and followed by hydrolysis and reduction. Iridium catalysts play dual roles in both the dehydrogenation and reduction steps. By employing glycerol as a solvent and hydrogen source, the final reduction was facilitated. The synthesis and characterization of various Ir(bis-NHC) complexes are described along with the catalytic reaction results of the amine into alcohol conversion.
- Cheong, Yeon-Joo,Lee, Seunghyeon,Hwang, Sang Joon,Yoon, Woojin,Yun, Hoseop,Jang, Hye-Young
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p. 1940 - 1943
(2019/02/25)
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- DMSO-Triggered Complete Oxygen Transfer Leading to Accelerated Aqueous Hydrolysis of Organohalides under Mild Conditions
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Addition of DMSO is found to greatly accelerate the aqueous hydrolysis of organohalides to alcohols, providing a neutral, more efficient, milder and more economic process. Mechanistic studies using 18O-DMSO and 18O-H2O showed that, contrary to the opinion that DMSO works as a dipolar solvent to enhance water's nucleophilicity, the accelerating effect comes from a complete oxygen transfer from DMSO to organohalides through generation of ROS+Me2?X? salts through C?O bond formation, followed by O?S bond disassociative hydrolysis of ROS+Me2?X? with water. This method is applicable to a wide range of organohalides and thus may have potential for practical industrial application, owing to easy recovery of DMSO from the H2O/DMSO mixture by regular vacuum rectification.
- Liu, Haicheng,Liu, Jianping,Cheng, Xiaokai,Jia, Xiaojuan,Yu, Lei,Xu, Qing
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p. 2994 - 2998
(2019/01/04)
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- Efficient hydroboration of carbonyls by an iron(II) amide catalyst
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An easily prepared iron(ii) amide precatalyst enables the selective hydroboration of carbonyls with HBpin (pinacolborane) in the absence of any additive. The reactions proceed with low catalytic loading (1-3 mol%) under mild reaction conditions and display wide functional group compatibility. Aldehydes are selectively hydroborated in the presence of other reducible functional groups, such as ketones, alkenes, nitriles, esters, amides, acids and halides.
- Baishya, Ashim,Baruah, Swavalina,Geetharani
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p. 9231 - 9236
(2018/07/29)
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- Sulfonic acid anchored on silica, SiO2@SO3H: A superior solid acid catalyst for quick and solvent-free reductive-deoxygenation of ketones with NaBH3CN
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NaBH3CN as a modified hydroborate agent and due to a strong withdrawing CN group does not show any reducing ability to reduce functional groups in the absence of acidic media (pH ~ 3–4). In this study, the immobilized sulfonic acid on silica, SiO2@SO3H, was prepared and applied as a new solid acid catalyst for extremely enhancing the reducing ability of NaBH3CN. The influence of SiO2@SO3H was highlighted by performing the quick and green reduction of structurally diverse carbonyl compounds involving aldehydes, ketones, α,β-unsaturated enals and enones, α-diketones, and acyloins to the corresponding alcohols or alkanes with NaBH3CN. By the NaBH3CN/SiO2@SO3H system, aldehydes were reduced to the corresponding alcohols and ketonic compounds to alkanes as reductive-deoxygenation products. All reduction reactions were carried out within 3 min at room temperature and under solvent-free conditions to afford the products in high to excellent yields (90–98%).
- Zeynizadeh, Behzad,Kouhkan, Mehri
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p. 1521 - 1528
(2018/11/23)
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- Mild and selective reduction of aldehydes utilising sodium dithionite under flow conditions
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We recently reported a novel hybrid batch-flow synthesis of the antipsychotic drug clozapine in which the reduction of a nitroaryl group is described under flow conditions using sodium dithionite. We now report the expansion of this method to include the reduction of aldehydes. The method developed affords yields which are comparable to those under batch conditions, has a reduced reaction time and improved space-time productivity. Furthermore, the approach allows the selective reduction of aldehydes in the presence of ketones and has been demonstrated as a continuous process.
- Neyt, Nicole C.,Riley, Darren L.
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p. 1529 - 1536
(2018/07/05)
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- Methanol as hydrogen source: Transfer hydrogenation of aromatic aldehydes with a rhodacycle
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A cyclometalated rhodium complex has been shown to perform highly selective and efficient reduction of aldehydes, deriving the hydrogen from methanol. With methanol as both the solvent and hydrogen donor under mild conditions and an open atmosphere, a wide range of aromatic aldehydes were reduced to the corresponding alcohols, without affecting other functional groups.
- Aboo, Ahmed H.,Bennett, Elliot L.,Deeprose, Mark,Robertson, Craig M.,Iggo, Jonathan A.,Xiao, Jianliang
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p. 11805 - 11808
(2018/11/10)
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- Heterogenization of cobalt nanoparticles on hollow carbon capsules: Lab-in-capsule for catalytic transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds
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Incorporation of cobalt nanoparticles (Co NPs) in porous iron oxide nanospheres (Fe3O4 NSs) templated, glucose derived hollow carbon capsules (HCCs), with an objective to achieve activity and stability simultaneously, facilitates higher catalytic activity of Co NPs in transfer hydrogenation of ketones and aldehydes. A variety of ketones and aldehydes are hydrogenated successfully with excellent yields and high turnover number (TON). This system constitutes one of the most general, heterogeneous, highly stable catalyst, which does not require additives for activation and employs mild reaction conditions. Other significant advantages are low Co content (0.38 mol%) for a catalytic hydrogenation reaction, functional-group tolerance, inexpensive, environmentally benign nature and reusability.
- Kumar, Basuvaraj Suresh,Amali, Arlin Jose,Pitchumani, Kasi
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p. 153 - 161
(2018/03/01)
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- Enzymatic chemical transformations of aldehydes, ketones, esters and alcohols using plant fragments as the only biocatalyst: Ximenia americana grains
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The present study demonstrated the ability of Ximenia american as a biocatalyst in reduction, hydrolysis and esterification reactions. The reduction reactions of aldehydes and ketones, ester hydrolysis and esterification of alcohols were carried out with interesting results. Reduction of ketones afforded yields of 6–60% with ee in the range of 35–>99% and that of aldehydes in yields of 51–99%. On the other hand, ester hydrolysis afforded yields of 58–98% with ee in the range 34–87%, while esterification of alcohols in 18–99% yields. Experimental conditions for all reactions have been defined using standard substrates as indicated in results and discussion. Some of the products are the potential building blocks for the synthesis of molecules which are of pharmaceutical and agrochemical importance.
- da Silva, Romézio Alves Carvalho,de Mesquita, Bruna Marques,de Farias, Iolanda Frota,do Nascimento, Patrícia Georgiana Garcia,de Lemos, Telma Leda Gomes,Queiroz Monte, Francisco José
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p. 187 - 194
(2018/01/05)
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- Tunable Ligand Effects on Ruthenium Catalyst Activity for Selectively Preparing Imines or Amides by Dehydrogenative Coupling Reactions of Alcohols and Amines
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Selective dehydrogenative synthesis of imines from a variety of alcohols and amines was developed by using the ruthenium complex [RuCl2(dppea)2] (6 a: dppea=2-diphenylphosphino-ethylamine) in the presence of catalytic amounts of Zn(OCOCF3)2 and KOtBu, whereas the selective dehydrogenative formation of amides from the same sources was achieved by using another ruthenium complex, [RuCl2{(S)-dppmp}2] [6 d: (S)-dppmp=(S)-2-((diphenylphosphenyl)methyl)pyrrolidine], in the presence of catalytic amounts of Zn(OCOCF3)2 and potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (KHMDS). Our previously reported ruthenium complex, [Ru(OCOCF3)2(dppea)2] (8 a), was the catalyst precursor for the imine synthesis, whereas [Ru(OCOCF3)2{(S)-dppmp}2] (8 d), which was derived from the treatment of 6 d with Zn(OCOCF3)2 and characterized by single-crystal X-ray analysis, was the pre-catalyst for the amide formation. Control experiments revealed that the zinc salt functioned as a reagent for replacing chloride anions with trifluoroacetate anions. Plausible mechanisms for both selective dehydrogenative coupling reactions are proposed based on a time-course study, Hammett plot, and deuterium-labeling experiments.
- Higuchi, Takafumi,Tagawa, Risa,Iimuro, Atsuhiro,Akiyama, Shoko,Nagae, Haruki,Mashima, Kazushi
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p. 12795 - 12804
(2017/09/06)
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- FLUOROINDOLE DERIVATIVES AS MUSCARINIC M1 RECEPTOR POSITIVE ALLOSTERIC MODULATORS
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The present invention relates to compound of formula (I), or stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts as muscarinic M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators. This invention also relates to methods of making such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The compounds of this invention are useful in the treatment of various disorders that are related to muscarinic M1 receptor.(Formula I) (I)
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- Zinc-Mediated Efficient and Selective Reduction of Carbonyl Compounds
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We herein describe for the first time that an optimized combination of Zn and NH4Cl can be used for the selective reduction of aldehydes and ketones to the corresponding alcohols. The aldehyde and keto groups are selectively reduced in the presence of azide, cyano, epoxy, ester, and carbon–carbon double-bond functional groups. A broad functional-group compatibility, chemoselective reduction of aldehydes in the presence of ketones, and selective reduction of isatins at the C3 carbonyl group are the highlights of the present method.
- Mandal, Tirtha,Jana, Snehasish,Dash, Jyotirmayee
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p. 4972 - 4983
(2017/09/13)
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- Efficient Water Reduction with sp3-sp3 Diboron(4) Compounds: Application to Hydrogenations, H–D Exchange Reactions, and Carbonyl Reductions
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A series of crystalline sp3-sp3 diboron(4) compounds were synthesized and shown to promote the facile reduction of water with dihydrogen formation. The application of these diborons as simple and effective dihydrogen and dideuterium sources was demonstrated by conducting a series of selective reductions of alkynes and alkenes, and hydrogen–deuterium exchange reactions using two-chamber reactors. Finally, as the water reduction reaction generates an intermediate borohydride species, a range of aldehydes and ketones were reduced by using water as the hydride source.
- Flinker, Mathias,Yin, Hongfei,Juhl, René W.,Eikeland, Espen Z.,Overgaard, Jacob,Nielsen, Dennis U.,Skrydstrup, Troels
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p. 15910 - 15915
(2017/11/23)
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- TiO2/polymeric supported silver nanoparticles applied as superior nanocatalyst in reduction reactions
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A novel polymeric nanocomposites (TiO2/poly(acrylamide-co-methylenbisacrylamide)) decorated with silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) denoted as (Ag–TiO2/poly(AM-co-MBAM)) was prepared and fully characterized. Initially, the surface of TiO
- Sedghi, Roya,Asadi, Shima,Heidari, Bahareh,Heravi, Majid M.
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- COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCTION OF KETONES, ALDEHYDES AND IMINIUMS, AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREBY
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A method of producing an alcohol, comprises reducing an aldehyde or a ketone with a hydridosilatrane. The reducing is carried out with an activator.
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- A Mild and Selective Method for the Catalytic Hydrodeoxygenation of Cyanurate Activated Phenols in Multiphasic Continuous Flow
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A low-energy, high-selectivity approach to the catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of phenols is reported using batch or continuous flow methods to react 3 equiv of phenol with cyanuric chloride then hydrogenolyzing the triarylcyanurate intermediate to give 3 equiv of deoxo aromatic. The use of cyanuric chloride compares favorably with existing activation methods, showing improved scalability, atom efficiency, and economics. The scope of both the activation and hydrogenolysis stages are explored using lignin-related phenols. Initial development has identified that continuous stir tank reactors (CSTRs) enable a multiphasic process for converting guaiacol to anisole and at steady state overcome the catalyst deactivation issues observed in batch, seemingly caused by the cyanurate byproduct. Green chemistry aspects and the potential for industrial adoption are discussed.
- Zhao, Yuhan,King, Georgina,Kwan, Maria H.T.,Blacker, A. John
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p. 2012 - 2018
(2017/02/10)
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- Introduction of PEG-SANM nanocomposite as a new and highly efficient reagent for the promotion of the silylation of alcohols and phenols and deprotection of the silyl ethers
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Poly (ethylene glycol)-sulfonated sodium montmorillonite (PEG-SANM) nanocomposite was prepared by a simple method and characterized using XRD, TGA, SEM, TEM, and FT-IR techniques. After preparation and characterization, this reagent was used as a highly efficient and reusable solid acid catalyst for the chemoselective silylation of alcohols and phenols and deprotection of the obtained silyl ethers. Themethod offers several advantages including high to excellent yields of the products, short reaction times, easy preparation of the catalyst and easy work-up procedure. In addition, the catalyst can be recycled and reused at least for five times without significant decrease in the catalytic activity.
- Shirini, Farhad,Shojaei, Abdollah Fallah,Heirati, Seyedeh Zahra Dalil
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p. 944 - 951
(2016/07/06)
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- Preparation and characterization of a RHA/TiO2 nanocomposite: Introduction of an efficient and reusable catalyst for chemoselective trimethylsilyl protection and deprotection of alcohols and phenols
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In this work, rice husk ash (RHA), as a natural source of amorphous silica, was used as a support for the synthesis of anatase-phase titania nanoparticles leading to the RHA/TiO2 nanocomposite. This nanocomposite was used as an efficient catalyst for the chemoselective trimethylsilylation of various alcohols and phenols and deprotection of the obtained trimethylsilyl ethers. The procedure gave the products in excellent yields in very short reaction times. Also this catalyst can be reused at least six times without loss of its catalytic activity.
- Seddighi, Mohadeseh,Shirini, Farhad,Goli-Jolodar, Omid
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p. 23564 - 23570
(2016/03/12)
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- Hydrogenation of Aldehydes Catalyzed by an Available Ruthenium Complex
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A readily available ruthenium(II) catalyst was developed for the catalytic hydrogenation of aldehydes with a TON (turnover number) up to 340000. It can be performed without base and solvent, showing highly industrial potential. High chemoselectivity can be achieved in the presence of alkenyl and ketone groups. Further application of this protocol in glucose reduction showed good efficiency. Theoretical studies revealed that the rate-determining step is the hydrogenation step, not the carboxylate-assisted H2 activation step.
- Tan, Xuefeng,Wang, Guozhen,Zhu, Ziyue,Ren, Conghui,Zhou, Jinping,Lv, Hui,Zhang, Xiaoyong,Chung, Lung Wa,Zhang, Lina,Zhang, Xumu
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p. 1518 - 1521
(2016/05/02)
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- Ultrasonic-promoted selective reduction of aldehydes vs. ketones by NaBH4/PhCO2Na/H2O
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In this study, we have investigated the selective reduction of aldehydes vs. ketones by NaBH4/PhCO2Na/H2O system under ultrasound irradiation. NaBH4 (1.25 equivalents) and PhCO2Na (2 equivalents) is optimized conditions for reduce a variety of aldehydes (1 mmol) in the presence of ketones (1 mmol) to their corresponding alcohols in water as green solvent in high to excellent yields of the product (90-95%). A benzoate-borane complex [PhCO2-H3B]Na is possibly the active reductant in the reaction mixture.
- Mirtaghizadeh, Mina,Setamdideh, Davood
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p. 1539 - 1543
(2016/08/06)
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- Direct synthesis of ethers from aldehydes and ketones. One-pot reductive etherification of benzaldehydes, alkyl aryl ketones, and benzophenones
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Benzyl alcohols formed by the reduction of benzaldehydes, alkyl aryl ketones, and benzophenones with sodium tetrahydridoborate in alcohols undergo in situ etherification with the solvent in the presence of a catalytic amount of HCl. Thus the process may be regarded as one-pot transformation of carbonyl compounds into the corresponding benzyl ethers. The yields of ethers depend on the substituent nature in the aromatic fragment of the initial carbonyl compound and on the alcohol used as reduction medium.
- Mochalov,Fedotov,Trofimova,Zefirov
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p. 503 - 512
(2016/06/13)
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- An Efficient, Stable and Reusable Palladium Nanocatalyst: Chemoselective Reduction of Aldehydes with Molecular Hydrogen in Water
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Palladium nanoparticles (Pd-BNP) stabilized by a binaphthyl-backbone can be efficiently used for the chemoselective reduction of aldehydes in the presence of hydrogen at room temperature in water. The Pd-BNP catalyst is easily recovered and reused for five catalytic cycles. (Figure presented.).
- Kotha, Surya Srinivas,Sharma, Nidhi,Sekar, Govindasamy
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p. 1694 - 1698
(2016/10/13)
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- CSJ acting as a versatile highly efficient greener resource for organic transformations
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Simple, new, greener and efficient alternatives to the existing protocols have been developed for the reduction of aromatic aldehydes to their corresponding alcohols, decarboxylation of substituted benzoic acids (C6-C1) and substituted cinnamic acids (C6-C3) with a hydroxyl group at the para position with respect to the acid group to corresponding phenolic compounds and vinyl phenols respectively by using a natural feedstock, cucumber juice (CSJ), which acts as a greener solvent system, performing a substrate-selective reaction. Additionally, the hydrolysis of the acetyl as well as the benzoyl group of aromatic compounds has been carried out to afford excellent yield by CSJ.
- Maity, Himadri Sekhar,Misra, Kaushik,Mahata, Tanushree,Nag, Ahindra
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p. 24446 - 24450
(2016/03/15)
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