- The preparation and photocatalytic activity of Ag-Pd/g-C3N4 for the coupling reaction between benzyl alcohol and aniline
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In this study, the carrier g-C3N4 was prepared by melamine, and the Ag-Pd/g-C3N4 catalyst was synthesized by the NaBH4 reduction method. Different characterization techniques, including SEM, TEM, XRD, UV–vis DRS, XPS, photoluminescence spectra (PL) and BET, were employed to investigate the morphology and optical properties of the as-prepared samples. The Ag-Pd/g-C3N4 catalyst was used for the synthesis of imine from a benzyl alcohol and aniline. The results show that when the total loading of Ag and Pd is 2 wt%, and the mass ratio of Ag and Pd is 1:1, the activity of the catalyst is the highest (The highest conversion of aniline is 86.7% and the product selectivity is >99%.). The reaction is optimized by changing the type of solvent, the type and amount of base, the type of catalyst, and the amount of reactants. The optimal reaction conditions are 6 ml of n-hexane, 1.4 mmol of Cs2CO3, 50 mg of the Ag-Pd/g-C3N4 (2 wt%, 1:1), and 2:1 mol ratio of benzyl alcohol and aniline. Under optimal reaction conditions, alcohol derivatives and amine derivatives were investigated to determine the suitable range of the catalyst for alcohols and amines. Then, the effects of different light intensities and wavelengths on the reaction were explored. Additionally, the catalyst's recycling ability was tested, and it was found to be relatively stable. The effect of reactive groups on the mechanism shows that the reaction is mainly achieved by the synergy between h+, e? and ·O2?.
- Ma, Jingjing,Yu, Xiujuan,Liu, Xiaoling,Li, Haiying,Hao,Li, Jingyi
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- Switching the N-Alkylation of Arylamines with Benzyl Alcohols to Imine Formation Enables the One-Pot Synthesis of Enantioenriched α-N-Alkylaminophosphonates
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The selective N-alkylation of anilines with benzylic alcohols can be switched in favor of the dehydrogenative condensation process using the nitrile-ligated Kn?lker's complex by conducting the reaction either in a closed system under inert conditions, or in an open system in air. The selective formation of imines, containing reactive C=N bonds, provides an opportunity towards further functionalization. Indeed, a one-pot three-component condensation of alcohols, amines and phosphites, promoted by an iron-based Kn?lker-type complex in combination with a chiral BINOL-based phosphoric acid, provides access to enantioenriched α-N-alkylaminophosphonates.
- Hofmann, Natalie,Hultzsch, Kai C.
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supporting information
p. 3105 - 3111
(2019/06/08)
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- Promoting Frustrated Lewis Pairs for Heterogeneous Chemoselective Hydrogenation via the Tailored Pore Environment within Metal–Organic Frameworks
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Frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs) have recently been advanced as efficient metal-free catalysts for catalytic hydrogenation, but their performance in chemoselective hydrogenation, particularly in heterogeneous systems, has not yet been achieved. Herein, we demonstrate that, via tailoring the pore environment within metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), FLPs not only can be stabilized but also can develop interesting performance in the chemoselective hydrogenation of α,β-unsaturated organic compounds, which cannot be achieved with FLPs in a homogeneous system. Using hydrogen gas under moderate pressure, the FLP anchored within a MOF that features open metal sites and hydroxy groups on the pore walls can serve as a highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst to selectively reduce the imine bond in α,β-unsaturated imine substrates to afford unsaturated amine compounds.
- Niu, Zheng,Zhang, Weijie,Lan, Pui Ching,Aguila, Briana,Ma, Shengqian
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supporting information
p. 7420 - 7424
(2019/04/27)
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- Dinuclear Pathways for the Activation of Strained Three-Membered Rings
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Dinuclear, strain-induced ring-opening reactions of vinylaziridines and vinylcyclopropanes are described. The previously reported [NDI]Ni2(C6H6) complex (NDI = naphthyridine-diimine) reacts with N-tosyl-2-vinylaziridine via C-N oxidative addition to generate a dinickel metallacyclic product. On the basis of this stoichiometric reactivity, the [NDI]Ni2(C6H6) complex is shown to be a highly active catalyst for the rearrangement of vinylcyclopropane to cyclopentene. Notably, 2-phenyl-1-vinylcyclopropane undergoes regioselective activation at the less hindered C-C bond in contrast to the noncatalytic thermal rearrangement. DFT calculations provide insight into the ability of the Ni-Ni bond to stabilize key intermediates and transition states along the catalytic pathway.
- Rounds, Heather R.,Zeller, Matthias,Uyeda, Christopher
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p. 545 - 550
(2018/03/08)
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- An efficient microwave method for the synthesis of imines
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A large variety of aryl and heterocyclic chiral and achiral imines can be generated simply, efficiently, and cleanly through the use of microwave irradiation and the use of a small amount of molecular sieve. Reactions are rapid and complete in a matter of minutes, and can be quantitative, reducing significantly the time and amount of solvents used in compound isolation and purification.
- Border, Emily C.,Blair, Victoria L.,Andrews, Philip C.
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p. 844 - 848
(2015/05/20)
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- Understanding α,β-unsaturated imine formation from amine additions to α,β-unsaturated aldehydes and ketones: An analytical and theoretical investigation
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A combination of in situ IR spectroscopy (ReactIR) and DFT calculations have been used to understand what factors govern the selectivity in the addition of primary amines to α,β-unsaturated aldehydes and ketones, i.e., 1,2- versus 1,4-addition. It has been found that the 1,2-addition products (α,β-unsaturated imines following addition and elimination) usually predominate for most systems. However, exceptions, such as methyl vinyl ketone, selectively give 1,4-addition products. This has been rationalized by DFT calculations that show that major conformational effects are involved, controlled mainly by steric effects of carbonyl substituents, resulting in a model that provides simple and predictable preparation of α,β- unsaturated imines for in situ utilization in synthesis.
- Calow, Adam D. J.,Carbó, Jorge J.,Cid, Jessica,Fernández, Elena,Whiting, Andrew
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p. 5163 - 5172
(2014/06/23)
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- A modular approach to α,β-unsaturated N-aryl ketonitrones
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A modular approach to α,β-unsaturated N-aryl ketonitrones has been developed. Specifically, condensation of anilines and enals followed by alkylation of the resulting α,β-unsaturated imines provided N-allyl anilines, which were subjected to oxidation with
- Hood, Tyler S.,Bryan Huehls,Yang, Jiong
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supporting information; experimental part
p. 4679 - 4682
(2012/09/05)
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