10.1002/chem.201701346
The study focuses on the photocatalyzed synthesis of alkylpyridines using vinylpyridines as building blocks. The researchers utilized a decatungstate salt as a photocatalyst to facilitate the addition of various hydrogen donors, such as ethers, aldehydes, alkanes, and amides, onto vinylpyridines under sunlight or flow conditions. This approach successfully yielded alkylpyridines, which are significant as they serve as building blocks for compounds with biological activity, including those with potential pharmaceutical uses and umami flavor. The process is straightforward, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly, as it minimizes the use of harmful reagents and can be conducted using natural sunlight, showcasing the potential for green and sustainable chemical synthesis.
10.1016/j.jorganchem.2015.12.005
The study focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and kinetic investigation of a cycloplatinated(II) complex bearing 2-vinylpyridine and monodentate phosphine ligands. The main chemical used was the 2-vinylpyridinate complex [PtMe(Vpy)(DMSO)], denoted as complex C, which was prepared from the dimeric platinum(II) complex cis,cis-[Me2Pt(m-SMe2)2PtMe2], known as complex B, in the presence of DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) and 2-vinylpyridine ligand. The DMSO molecule in complex C was substituted by methyldiphenylphosphine (PPh2Me) to synthesize [PtMe(Vpy)(PPh2Me)], referred to as complex 1. This complex was characterized by its optical properties, showing intense phosphorescence emission in solid state and solution, and was attributed to a mixed 3ILCT/3MLCT excited state. The study also investigated the oxidative addition reaction of complex 1 with alkyl halide (MeI), resulting in the formation of [PtMe2I(Vpy)(PPh2Me)], known as complex 2. Kinetic studies suggested that this reaction proceeded via a classical SN2 mechanism, and the rate of the reaction at different temperatures was measured, yielding a high negative DS# value that supported the proposed mechanism. The study serves to understand the reactivity of cycloplatinated complexes and their potential applications in fields such as optoelectronics and medicinal chemistry.