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• 56181-61-4 4-(1-bromo-2-phenylethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl 
• 1449-46-3 benzyltriphenylphosphonium bromide 
• 1122-91-4 4-bromo-benzaldehyde 
• 98-80-6 phenylboronic acid 
• 2001-23-2 1-(biphenyl-4-yl)-2-phenylethanone 
• 31233-64-4 1-biphenyl-4-yl-2-phenyl-ethanol 
• 1657-49-4 1-chloro-4-styrylbenzene 
• 100-59-4 phenylmagnesium chloride 
• 4714-24-3 1-bromo-4-styrylbenzene 
• 100-42-5 styrene 
• 100-52-7 benzaldehyde 
• 2920-38-9 4-cyano-1,1'-biphenyl 
• 1591-31-7 4-iodo-biphenyl 
• 92-52-4 biphenyl 

Downstream Products

• 14310-35-1 4-phenethyl-1,1′-biphenyl 
• 2039-69-2 (Z)-4-styryl-1,1'-biphenyl 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Bimetallic Ni–Pd Synergism—Mixed Metal Catalysis of the Mizoroki-Heck Reaction and the Suzuki–Miyaura Coupling of Aryl Bromides

Abstract: A combination of Pd and Ni complexes activated aryl bromides for the thermal Mizoroki-Heck reaction and Suzuki coupling giving high yields in short reaction times. A thermal redox mechanism probably occurs whereby Ni complex transfers electron and reduces the Pd (II) to Pd (0) which then takes the reactants through the standard protocol of oxidative-addition, migratory insertion and reductive elimination, typical for the Mizoroki-Heck reaction and the Suzuki coupling. Graphic Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]

Bimetallic nano alloy architecture on a special polymer: Ni or Cu merged with Pd for the promotion of the Mizoroki–Heck reaction and the Suzuki–Miyaura coupling

Abstract: Novel Ni-Pd and Cu-Pd bimetallic nano alloys was designed and heterogenized on the highly robust ABPBI [poly(2,5-benzimidazole)] polymer in high yields using NaBH4 as reducing agent. These were versatile ligand free catalysts for the Mizoroki–Heck reaction and Suzuki–Miyaura coupling. The bimetallic Ni-Pd-ABPBI catalyst for the Mizoroki–Heck reaction of 4-iodo anisole could be recycled 5 times with high yields. Aryl bromides could also be activated for the Mizoroki–Heck reaction using Cu-Pd-ABPBI NP catalysts, with moderate yields. Graphic abstract: Synopsis Novel bimetallic Ni-Pd and Cu-Pd nano alloys, heterogenized on the robust ABPBI [poly(2,5-benzimidazole)] polymer using NaBH4 as reducing agent, is described. These were versatile ligand free, noble metal conservative catalysts, for the Mizoroki–Heck reaction and the Suzuki–Miyaura coupling. Aryl bromides were activated for the Mizoroki–Heck reaction using the Cu-Pd-ABPBI catalyst.[Figure not available: see fulltext.]

METHODS OF ARENE ALKENYLATION

The present disclosure provides for a rhodium-catalyzed oxidative arene alkenylation from arenes and styrenes to prepare stilbene and stilbene derivatives. For example, the present disclosure provides for method of making arenes or substituted arenes, in particular stilbene and stilbene derivatives, from a reaction of an optionally substituted arene and/or optionally substituted styrene. The reaction includes a Rh catalyst or Rh pre-catalyst material and an oxidant, where the Rh catalyst or Rh catalyst formed Rh pre-catalyst material selectively functionalizes CH bond on the arene compound (e.g., benzene or substituted benzene).

Bis(NHC)-Pd-catalyzed one-pot competitive C-C*C-C, C-C*C-O, C-C*C-N, and C-O*C-N cross-coupling reactions on an aryl di-halide catalyzed by a homogenous basic ionic liquid (TAIm[OH]) under base-free, ligand-free, and solvent-free conditions

Bis(NHC)-Pd-catalyzed competitive asymmetrical C-C*C-C, C-C*C-O, C-C*C-N, and O-C*C-N cross-coupling reactions were performedviathe one-pot strategy in the presence of a new ionic liquid, which played the roles of solvent, base, and ligand simultaneously. The ionic liquid was prepared based on a methyl imidazolium moiety with hydroxyl counter anionsviaa Hofmann elimination on a 1,3,5-triazine framework (TAIm[OH]). Pd ions could be efficiently coordinated through the bis(NHC)-ligand moiety in the ionic liquid. Based on differences in the competitive kinetics of C-C cross-coupling reactions (Heck, Suzuki, and Sonogashira) with C-N and C-O cross-coupling reactions, and also differences in the kinetics of aryl halides, the coupling reactions could be selectively performed with a low amount of by-products. The competitive cross-coupling reactions were thus performed with high selectivity under mild reaction conditions.

Tandem Acceptorless Dehydrogenative Coupling-Decyanation under Nickel Catalysis

The development of new catalytic processes based on abundantly available starting materials by cheap metals is always a fascinating task and marks an important transition in the chemical industry. Herein, a nickel-catalyzed acceptorless dehydrogenative coupling of alcohols with nitriles followed by decyanation of nitriles to access diversely substituted olefins is reported. This unprecedented C=C bond-forming methodology takes place in a tandem manner with the formation of formamide as a sole byproduct. The significant advantages of this strategy are the low-cost nickel catalyst, good functional group compatibility (ether, thioether, halo, cyano, ester, amino, N/O/S heterocycles; 43 examples), synthetic convenience, and high reaction selectivity and efficiency.

Pd-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Organostibines with Styrenes to Give Unsymmetric (E)-Stilbenes and (1 E,3 E)-1,4-Diarylbuta-1,3-dienes and Fluorescence Properties of the Products

A general and effective palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling of organostibines with styrenes to give (E)-olefins was disclosed. By the use of an organostibine reagent, this method can produce unsymmetric (E)-1,2-diarylethylenes and (1E,3E)-1,4-diarylbuta-1,3-dienes in good yields with high E/Z selectivity and good functional group tolerance. Resveratrol and DMU-212 were synthesized in high yield. The protocol can be extended to the synthesis of (1E,3E,5E)-1,6-diphenylhexa-1,3,5-triene in 40% yield. Products 5e, 5f, and 7a showed good photoluminescence quantum yields ranging from 72 to 99%.

Mizoroki-Heck Reaction of Unstrained Aryl Ketones via Ligand-Promoted C-C Bond Olefination

Mizoroki-Heck reaction of unstrained aryl ketone with acrylate/styrene is accomplished via palladium-catalyzed ligand-promoted C-C bond cleavage. Various (hetero)aryl ketones are compatible in the reaction, affording the alkene product in good to excellent yields. Further applications in the late-stage olefination of some drugs, natural products, and fragrance-derived aryl ketones demonstrate the synthetic utility of this protocol. By employing ketone as both the directing group and the leaving group, 1,2-bifunctionalization is achieved via sequential ortho-C-H alkylation/ipso-Heck olefination.

Transition-Metal-Free Matsuda-Heck Type Cross-Coupling and Mechanistic Evidence for a Radical Mechanism

The Matsuda-Heck reaction, usually performed with palladium catalysts, can be carried out under transition-metal-free conditions in the presence of a KOtBu/DMF couple. This system allows the selective and direct synthesis of stilbenes from aryldiazonium salts under mild temperature (20 °C). Mechanistic studies suggest a radical pathway in which the DMF acts as the initiator of the overall process.

Methanol as the Hydrogen Source in the Selective Transfer Hydrogenation of Alkynes Enabled by a Manganese Pincer Complex

The first base metal-catalyzed transfer hydrogenation of alkynes with methanol is described. An air and moisture stable manganese pincer complex catalyzes the reduction of a variety of different alkynes to the corresponding (Z)-olefins in high yields. The

Synthesis of Stilbenes by Rhodium-Catalyzed Aerobic Alkenylation of Arenes via C-H Activation

Arene alkenylation is commonly achieved by late transition metal-mediated C(sp2)-C(sp2) cross-coupling, but this strategy typically requires prefunctionalized substrates (e.g., with halides or pseudohalides) and/or the presence of a directing group on the arene. Transition metal-mediated arene C-H activation and alkenylation offers an alternative method to functionalize arene substrates. Herein, we report a rhodium-catalyzed oxidative arene alkenylation from arenes and styrenes to prepare stilbene and stilbene derivatives. The reaction is successful with several functional groups on both the arene and the olefin including fluoride, chloride, trifluoromethyl, ester, nitro, acetate, cyanide, and ether groups. Reactions of monosubstituted arenes are selective for alkenylation at the meta and para positions, generally with approximately 2:1 selectivity, respectively. Resveratrol and (E)-1,2,3-trimethoxy-5-(4-methoxystyryl)benzene (DMU-212) are synthesized by this single-step approach in high yield. Comparison with palladium catalysis showed that rhodium catalysis is more selective for meta-functionalization for monosubstituted arenes and that the Rh catalysis has better tolerance of halogen groups.