14168-83-3

Upstream product

• 91-22-5 quinoline 
• 24298-04-2 (E)-α-(3'-methoxyphenylmethylene)benzeneacetic acid 
• 1449-46-3 benzyltriphenylphosphonium bromide 
• 591-31-1 3-methoxy-benzaldehyde 
• 37696-01-8 1-methoxy-3-(phenylethynyl)benzene 
• 6971-51-3 3-methoxybenzyl alcohol 
• 16721-45-2 triphenyl(phenylmethylene)phosphorane 
• 1644191-25-2 ((3-methoxyphenyl)methylene)bis(trimethylsilane) 
• 100-52-7 benzaldehyde 
• 51755-56-7 (3-methoxybenzyl)trimethylsilane 
• 100-42-5 styrene 
• 766-85-8 3-methoxy-1-iodobenzene 
• 14595-77-8 bis(trimethylsilyl)phenylmethane 
• 51608-60-7 phenyl N-tosyl imine 

Downstream Products

• 14064-41-6 (E)-3-methoxystilbene 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

One-pot synthesis of stilbenes from alcohols through a wittig-type olefination reaction promoted by nickel nanoparticles

A series of stilbenes has been synthesised in one pot from benzyl alcohols and benzylidenetriphenylphosphorane through a Wittig-type olefination reaction in the presence of nickel nanoparticles. Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart.

Efficient photocatalytic chemoselective and stereoselective C-C bond formation over AuPd@N-rich carbon nitride

Heterogeneous chemoselective or stereoselective C-C coupling reactions remain extremely challenging in traditional organic synthesis. Here, we constructed a AuPd@N-rich carbon nitride (NRCN) photocatalyst through simple ammonia solution heat treatment of carbon nitride and then AuPd NP loading. AuPd@NRCN exhibited extraordinary light color promoted catalytic performance in C-C bond formation under visible light in air. Surprisingly, both high chemoselectivity to unsymmetrical Ullmann biaryl products and satisfactory stereoselectivity to Z-type Heck reaction products could be achieved by changing the light source color. Various substrates exhibited great potential for the economical synthesis of unsymmetrical biaryl products and Z-type olefins. Efficient visible light promoted C-I bond activation accompanied with improved photocatalytic coupling reaction efficiency over AuPd@NRCN was verified firstly by in situ DRIFTS. Considering that the Ullmann cross-coupling reaction is a multi-photon reaction, the improved photocatalytic performance in the Ullmann cross-coupling reaction using a combination of light sources with different colors might be due to the activation of different substrates and/or steps requiring different energies, and the combination of the two energy sources was beneficial for improving the activation efficiency of different substrates and/or steps. The activation of iodobenzene and styrene in the Heck reaction with light was also beneficial to the formation of the stilbene product. The light color promoted chemoselectivity and stereoselectivity are expected to have profound impact on organic synthetic methodology improvement. This journal is

Copper(0) nanoparticle catalyzed Z-Selective Transfer Semihydrogenation of Internal Alkynes

The use of copper(0) nanoparticles in the transfer semihydrogenation of alkynes has been investigated as a lead-free alternative to Lindlar catalysts. A stereo-selective methodology for the hydrogenation of internal alkynes to the corresponding (Z)-alkenes in high isolated yields (86% average) has been developed. This green and sustainable transfer hydrogenation protocol relies on non-noble copper nanoparticles for reduction of both electron-rich and electron-deficient, aliphatic-substituted and aromatic- substituted internal alkynes. Polyols, such as ethylene glycol and glycerol, have been proven to act as hydrogen sources, and excellent stereo- and chemoselectivity have been observed. Enabling technologies, such as microwave and ultrasound irradiation are shown to enhance heat and mass transfer, whether used alone or in combination, resulting in a decrease in reaction time from hours to minutes. (Figure presented.).

cis-Selective Transfer Semihydrogenation of Alkynes by Merging Visible-Light Catalysis with Cobalt Catalysis

Herein, the first example of visible-light-driven, cobalt-catalyzed transfer semihydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes is reported. It is carried out by using Ir[dF(CF3)ppy]2(dtbbpy)]PF6 as photosensitizer, CoBr2/n-Bu3P as proton-reducing catalyst, and i-Pr2NEt/AcOH as the hydrogen source. Under the established catalytic system, the semihydrogenation proceeds with Z as the major selectivity and with inhibition of over-reduction. Under mild reaction conditions, both internal and terminal alkynes, as well as reducible functional groups such as halogen, cyano, and ester, are tolerated. Preliminary mechanistic studies revealed the dual role of the photosensitizer in initiating the reaction via a single-electron transfer process and controlling the stereoselectivity via an energy transfer process. (Figure presented.).

Stereoselective Chromium-Catalyzed Semi-Hydrogenation of Alkynes

Chromium complexes have found very little applications as hydrogenation catalysts. Here, we report a Cr-catalyzed semi-hydrogenation of internal alkynes to the corresponding Z-alkenes with good stereocontrol (up to 99/1 for dialkyl alkynes). The catalyst comprises the commercial reagents chromium(III) acetylacetonate, Cr(acac)3, and diisobutylaluminium hydride, DIBAL?H, in THF. The semi-hydrogenation operates at mild conditions (1-5 bar H2, 30 °C).

Stereoselective Alkyne Hydrogenation by using a Simple Iron Catalyst

The stereoselective hydrogenation of alkynes constitutes one of the key approaches for the construction of stereodefined alkenes. The majority of conventional methods utilize noble and toxic metal catalysts. This study concerns a simple catalyst comprised of the commercial chemicals iron(II) acetylacetonate and diisobutylaluminum hydride, which enables the Z-selective semihydrogenation of alkynes under near ambient conditions (1–3 bar H2, 30 °C, 5 mol % [Fe]). Neither an elaborate catalyst preparation nor addition of ligands is required. Mechanistic studies (kinetic poisoning, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, TEM) strongly indicate the operation of small iron clusters and particle catalysts.

Development of a Palladium-Catalyzed Process for the Synthesis of Z-Alkenes by Sequential Sonogashira–Hydrogenation Reaction

A novel and selective sequential one-pot protocol for the synthesis of Z-alkenes via Sonogashira–semihydrogenation is reported. The efficiency of the methodology is increased by utilizing PdCl2/BuPAd2 as homogeneous catalyst for the Sonogashira coupling and subsequently transforming the transition metal complex into a heterogeneous Pd hydrogenation catalyst. This methodology represents one of the rare examples directly combining homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.

Active Ruthenium (0) Nanoparticles Catalyzed Wittig-Type Olefination Reaction

Abstract: Five different Ru metal precursors were reduced in imidazolium based ionic liquids under hydrogen atmosphere (4?bar) at 50 °C to obtain well-dispersed and stable Ru nanoparticles. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis confirmed size of well dispersed ionic liquid mediated Ru particles (Ru NPs) of 5?nm (±0.5) in diameter. These ruthenium nanoparticles (in ionic liquids) were used for Wittig type olefination reaction under mild reaction environment (70 °C and 1?h). The corresponding stilbenes were obtained in good yield with low-average selectivity. The proposed methodology is especially efficient for the synthesis of stilbenes as they were synthesized in the absence of any additive (as a hydrogen acceptor). The new catalytic system was also successfully applied for the synthesis of polymethoxylated and polyhydroxylated stilbenes, including resveratrol and DMU-212. Graphical Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]

Prevention of Marine Biofouling Using the Natural Allelopathic Compound Batatasin-III and Synthetic Analogues

The current study reports the first comprehensive evaluation of a class of allelopathic terrestrial natural products as antifoulants in a marine setting. To investigate the antifouling potential of the natural dihydrostilbene scaffold, a library of 22 syn

Z-Stereoselective Aza-Peterson Olefinations with Bis(trimethylsilane) Reagents and Sulfinyl Imines

Highly stereoselective aza-Peterson olefinations from bench-stable α,α-bis(trimethylsilyl)toluene reagents and N-substituted imines have been achieved using TMSO-/Bu4N+ as Lewis base activator in THF. Remarkably, and for the first time, N-t-butanesulfinyl imines were utilized for the synthesis of Z-stilbenes with excellent selectivities, while N-aryl imines generated E-stilbenes under identical reaction conditions. The protocol proved general for numerous examples with low molecular weight byproducts formed. The origin of the Z-selectivity is proposed to be a result of diastereoselective addition to N-t-butanesulfinyl imines followed by syn-elimination of an in situ formed hypervalent silicate.