2444-28-2Relevant articles and documents
Concerted Multiproton-Multielectron Transfer for the Reduction of O2to H2O with a Polyoxovanadate Cluster
Brennessel, William W.,Fertig, Alex A.,Matson, Ellen M.,McKone, James R.
, p. 15756 - 15768 (2021/10/02)
The concerted transfer of protons and electrons enables the activation of small-molecule substrates by bypassing energetically costly intermediates. Here, we present the synthesis and characterization of several hydrogenated forms of an organofunctionalized vanadium oxide assembly, [V6O13(TRIOLNO2)2]2-, and their ability to facilitate the concerted transfer of protons and electrons to O2. Electrochemical analysis reveals that the fully reduced cluster is capable of mediating 2e-/2H+ transfer reactions from surface hydroxide ligands, with an average bond dissociation free energy (BDFE) of 61.6 kcal/mol. Complementary stoichiometric experiments with hydrogen-atom-accepting reagents of established bond strengths confirm that the electrochemically established BDFE predicts the 2H+/2e- transfer reactivity of the assembly. Finally, the reactivity of the reduced polyoxovanadate toward O2 reduction is summarized; our results indicate a stepwise reduction of the substrate, proceeding through H2O2 en route to the formation of H2O. Kinetic isotope effect experiments confirm the participation of hydrogen transfer in the rate-determining step of both the reduction of O2 and H2O2. This work constitutes the first example of hydrogen atom transfer for small-molecule activation with reduced polyoxometalates, where both electron and proton originate from the cluster.
Determining Proton-Coupled Standard Potentials and X-H Bond Dissociation Free Energies in Nonaqueous Solvents Using Open-Circuit Potential Measurements
Agarwal, Rishi G.,Mayer, James M.,Wise, Catherine F.
supporting information, p. 10681 - 10691 (2020/07/06)
Proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) reactions are increasingly being studied in nonaqueous conditions, where the thermochemistry of PCET substrates is largely unknown. Herein, we report a method to obtain electrochemical standard potentials and calculate the corresponding bond dissociation free energies (BDFEs) of stable PCET reagents in nonaqueous solvents, using open-circuit potential (OCP) measurements. With this method, we measure PCET thermochemistry in acetonitrile and tetrahydrofuran for substrates with O-H and N-H bonds that undergo 1e-/1H+ and 2e-/2H+ redox processes. We also report corrected thermochemical values for the 1/2H2(g)/H?1M and H+/H? (CG) couples in several organic solvents. For 2e-/2H+ couples, OCP measurements provide the multielectron/multiproton standard potential and the average of the two X-H BDFEs. In contrast to traditional approaches for calculating BDFEs from electrochemical measurements, the OCP method directly measures the overall PCET reaction thermodynamics and avoids the need for a pKa scale in the solvent of interest. Consequently, the OCP approach yields more accurate thermochemical values and should be general to any solvent mixture compatible with electrochemical measurements. The longer time scale of OCP measurements enables accurate thermochemical measurements for redox couples with irreversible or distorted electrochemical responses by cyclic voltammetry, provided the PCET reaction is chemically reversible. Recommendations for successful OCP measurements and limitations of the approach are discussed, including the current inability to measure processes involving C-H bonds. As a straightforward and robust technique to determine nonaqueous PCET thermochemistry, these OCP measurements will be broadly valuable, with applications ranging from fundamental reactivity studies to device development.
1-Methyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene as a Traceless Reducing Agent for the Synthesis of Catechols and Hydroquinones
Baschieri, Andrea,Amorati, Riccardo,Valgimigli, Luca,Sambri, Letizia
, p. 13655 - 13664 (2019/10/28)
Pro-aromatic and volatile 1-methyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene (MeCHD) was used for the first time as a valid H-atom source in an innovative method to reduce ortho or para quinones to obtain the corresponding catechols and hydroquinones in good to excellent yields. Notably, the excess of MeCHD and the toluene formed as the oxidation product can be easily removed by evaporation. In some cases, trifluoroacetic acid as a catalyst was added to obtain the desired products. The reaction proceeds in air and under mild conditions, without metal catalysts and sulfur derivatives, resulting in an excellent and competitive method to reduce quinones. The mechanism is attributed to a radical reaction triggered by a hydrogen atom transfer from MeCHD to quinones, or, in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid, to a hydride transfer process.
Highly selective conversion of guaiacol to: Tert -butylphenols in supercritical ethanol over a H2WO4 catalyst
Mai, Fuhang,Cui, Kai,Wen, Zhe,Wu, Kai,Yan, Fei,Chen, Mengmeng,Chen, Hong,Li, Yongdan
, p. 2764 - 2771 (2019/02/01)
The conversion of guaiacol is examined at 300 °C in supercritical ethanol over a H2WO4 catalyst. Guaiacol is consumed completely, meanwhile, 16.7% aromatic ethers and 80.0% alkylphenols are obtained. Interestingly, tert-butylphenols are produced mainly with a high selectivity of 71.8%, and the overall selectivity of 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol and 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-ethylphenol is as high as 63.7%. The experimental results indicate that catechol and 2-ethoxyphenol are the intermediates. Meanwhile, the WO3 sites play an important role in the conversion of guaiacol and the Br?nsted acid sites on H2WO4 enhance the conversion and favour a high selectivity of the tert-butylphenols. The recycling tests show that the carbon deposition on the catalyst surface, the dehydration and partial reduction of the catalyst itself are responsible for the decay of the H2WO4 catalyst. Finally, the possible reaction pathways proposed involve the transetherification process and the alkylation process during guaiacol conversion.
Reactivity of iPrPCPIrH4 with para-benzoquinones
Wilklow-Marnell, Miles,Brennessel, William W.,Jones, William D.
, p. 209 - 214 (2017/11/24)
In the interest of investigating new hydrogen acceptors for pincer–iridium catalyzed dehydrogenations with the ability to be catalytically recycled, a series of para-benzoquinones have been reacted with iPrPCPIrH4 in various solvents and conditions. Preliminary results indicate that a wide range of quinones are capable of dehydrogenating iPrPCPIrH4, and that several turn-overs in alcohol dehydrogenation by iPrPCPIr are possible at room temperature using benzoquinone acceptors. However, strong acceptor–catalyst interactions are inhibitory toward catalysis when the acceptor is used in excess. A new class of (bis)-η2 pi-adducts, formed between iPrPCPIr and benzoquinones, nicknamed “barber-chairs”, has been identified and 3 examples have been characterized.
Liquid crystal orientation agent, crystal orientation film and liquid crystal display element
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Paragraph 0123, (2016/12/16)
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a liquid crystal orientation agent to provide a liquid crystal display where a voltage retention rate is high, a residual DC is suppressed and long term light dependability is high, and besides, to provide a diamine which is a raw material for a polymer used for the liquid crystal orientation agent.SOLUTION: A diamine shown in a formula (I-2). Or a liquid crystal orientation agent containing polyamic acid provided by reacting a mixture of the diamine and another diamine with tetracarboxylic dianhydride, or a derivative of the polyamic acid.
{Cu2+-Co3+-Cu2+} and {Cu2+-Fe3+-Cu2+} heterobimetallic complexes and their catalytic properties
Srivastava, Sumit,Ali, Afsar,Tyagi, Adish,Gupta, Rajeev
, p. 2113 - 2123 (2015/04/27)
We report on the heterobimetallic complexes {Cu+-Co3+-Cu+} (3), {Cu+-Fe3+-Cu+} (4), {Cu2+-Co3+-Cu2+} (5), and {Cu2+-Fe3+-Cu2+} (6) and show their catalytic applications in the oxidation of hindered phenols and the oxidative coupling of terminal alkynes. The former reaction produces C-C-coupled and dealkylated products, whereas the latter leads to the homo- and heterocoupling of terminal alkynes. The facile redox interconversion between Cu+ and Cu2+ for the secondary metal ions in these heterobimetallic complexes appears to be essential for the observed catalysis, and an important design aspect is better substrate accessibility and the use of molecular oxygen as the sole oxidant. Heterobimetallic complexes {Cu+-Co3+-Cu+} (3), {Cu+-Fe3+-Cu+} (4), {Cu2+-Co3+-Cu2+} (5), and {Cu2+-Fe3+-Cu2+} (6) have been used as catalysts for the oxidation of substituted phenols and the oxidative homo- and heterocoupling of terminal alkynes.
{Cu2+-Co3+-Cu2+} and {Cu 2+-Fe3+-Cu2+} heterobimetallic complexes and their catalytic properties
Srivastava, Sumit,Ali, Afsar,Tyagi, Adish,Gupta, Rajeev
, p. 2113 - 2123 (2014/05/06)
We report on the heterobimetallic complexes {Cu+-Co 3+-Cu+} (3), {Cu+-Fe3+-Cu +} (4), {Cu2+-Co3+-Cu2+} (5), and {Cu2+-Fe3+-Cu2+} (6) and show their catalytic applications in the oxidation of hindered phenols and the oxidative coupling of terminal alkynes. The former reaction produces C-C-coupled and dealkylated products, whereas the latter leads to the homo- and heterocoupling of terminal alkynes. The facile redox interconversion between Cu+ and Cu 2+ for the secondary metal ions in these heterobimetallic complexes appears to be essential for the observed catalysis, and an important design aspect is better substrate accessibility and the use of molecular oxygen as the sole oxidant. Heterobimetallic complexes {Cu+-Co3+-Cu +} (3), {Cu+-Fe3+-Cu+} (4), {Cu 2+-Co3+-Cu2+} (5), and {Cu2+-Fe 3+-Cu2+} (6) have been used as catalysts for the oxidation of substituted phenols and the oxidative homo- and heterocoupling of terminal alkynes. Copyright
Sulfonic acid functionalized MCM-41 as solid acid catalyst for tert-butylation of hydroquinone enhanced by microwave heating
Ng, Eng-Poh,Mohd Subari, Siti Norbayu,Marie, Olivier,Mukti, Rino R.,Juan, Joon-Ching
, p. 34 - 41 (2013/02/25)
Covalently linked sulfonic acid (SO3H) modified MCM-41 mesoporous catalysts was prepared, characterized and its catalytic activity under microwave irradiation was evaluated. The NH2-MCM-41 was first prepared by anchoring (3-aminoprop
An efficient reduction of quinones by formate-palladium/carbon system
Pande, Poorn Prakash
experimental part, p. 2549 - 2553 (2010/11/05)
Ammonium formate in presence of palladium-carbon is an efficient system for catalytic transfer hydrogenation of several functional groups under mild conditions. However, this system was not found effective for reduction of quinones to hydroquinones, although reduction could be effected with phosphinic acid, phosphinates or cyclohexene as donors. A reexamination of this reaction suggested that formates were good hydrogen donors in this reduction but the reaction was inhibited due to quinhydrone formation. A simple expedient of maintaining low concentration of quinone during catalytic transfer hydrogenation reduction gave excellent yields of the hydroquinone. Compared to formates, formic acid was found to be a poor hydrogen donor.
