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• 95684-40-5 2-phenylsulfinylmethyl-1,3-butadiene 
• 78-94-4 methyl vinyl ketone 
• 106-99-0 buta-1,3-diene 
• 93604-49-0 4-acetyl-2-methyl-1-(phenylthio)cyclohexene 
• 3749-34-6 acetyl-2 dihydro-2,3 4H-pyranne 
• 78-79-5 isoprene 
• 93604-56-9 4-acetyl-2-methyl-1-(phenylsulfonyl)cyclohexene 
• 17502-37-3 methyl-6 isopropenyl-2 dihydro-2,3 4H-pyranne 

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• 25094-54-6 4-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-2-methyl-1-cyclohexene 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Impact of carbon dioxide pressurization on liquid phase organic reactions: A case study on Heck and Diels-Alder reactions

Heck coupling reactions of methyl acrylate with various aryl bromides have been investigated using a Pd/TPP catalyst in toluene under pressurized CO 2 conditions up to 13 MPa. Although CO2 is not a reactant, the pressurization of the reaction liquid phase with CO2 has positive and negative impacts on the rate of Heck coupling depending on the structures of the substrates examined. In the case of either 2-bromoacetophenone or 2-bromocinnamate, the conversion has a maximum at a CO2 pressure of about 3 MPa; for the former, it is much larger by a factor of 3 compared with that under ambient pressure. For 2-bromobenzene, in contrast, the conversion is minimized at a similar CO2 pressure, being half compared with that at ambient pressure. In the other substrates, including the other isomers of these three aryl bromides, the conversion simply decreases or does not change so much with the CO2 pressure. To examine the factors responsible for the effects of CO2 pressurization, the phase behavior and the molecular interactions with dense phase CO2 have also been studied by visual observation and in situ high pressure FT-IR spectroscopy. In addition, impact of CO2 pressurization was also studied for the Diels-Alder reactions of isoprene with a few dienophiles like methyl acrylate, methyl vinyl ketone, and acrolein in the same solvent, toluene, but a heterogeneous silica-alumina catalyst was used (the reaction system was liquid-solid biphasic). When the CO2 pressure is raised, the conversion monotonously decreases for the three dienophiles; however, the product selectivity changes with the pressure, in particular for acrolein. The FT-IR spectroscopic measurements suggest that its reactivity is altered by interactions with CO2 molecules under pressurized conditions.

Synthesis of 9-geranylterpinolene as a mixture of isomers, and synthesis of α- and β-springene, possible kairomones of the beech leaf-mining weevil, Orchestes fagi (L.)

The beech leaf-mining weevil, Orchestes fagi (L.), also known as the beech flea weevil, is a common and widespread pest of beech, Fagus sylvatica L., in its native Europe. It now appears to be well established in Nova Scotia, Canada. We have previously reported the synthesis of 9-geranyl-p-cymene and 9-geranyl-α-terpinene, as they are both found in eclosing beech buds, and have researched the synthesis of other diterpenes that are isomers of 9-geranyl-α-terpinene. We now wish to report a synthesis of the diterpene 9-geranylterpinolene as a mixture of isomers, as a novel diterpene, and as a possible kairomone of O. fagi. Also, all trans-α-springene, its 3Z-isomer, and β-springene were synthesized as a mixture, as well as pure β-springene, utilizing known methods.

Secondary organic aerosol from limona ketone: Insights into terpene ozonolysis via synthesis of key intermediates

Limona ketone was synthesized to explore the secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation mechanism from limonene ozonolysis and also to test group-additivity concepts describing the volatility distribution of ozonolysis products from similar precursors. Limona ketone SOA production is indistinguishable from α-pinene, confirming the expected similarity. However, limona ketone SOA production is significantly less intense than limonene SOA production. The very low vapor pressure of limonene ozonolysis products is consistent with full oxidation of both double bonds in limonene and furthermore with production of products other than ketones after oxidation of the exo double bond in limonene. Mass-balance constraints confirm that ketone products from exo double-bond ozonolysis have a minimal contribution to the ultimate product yield. These results serve as the foundation for an emerging framework to describe the effect on volatility of successive generations of organic compounds in the atmosphere. the Owner Societies.

Encapsulation of an organometallic cationic catalyst by direct exchange into an anionic MOF

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are porous crystalline materials that have emerged as promising hosts for the heterogenization of homogeneous organometallic catalysts, forming hybrid materials which combine the benefits of both classes of catalysts. Herein, we report the encapsulation of the organometallic cationic Lewis acidic catalyst [CpFe(CO)2(L)]+ ([Fp-L]+, Cp = η5-C5H5, L = weakly bound solvent) inside the pores of the anionic [Et4N]3[In3(BTC)4] MOF (H3BTC = benzenetricarboxylic acid) via a direct one-step cation exchange process. To conclusively validate this methodology, initially [Cp2Co]+ was used as an inert spatial probe to (i) test the stability of the selected host; (ii) monitor the stoichiometry of the cation exchange process and (iii) assess pore dimensions, spatial location of the cationic species and guest-accessible space by single crystal X-ray crystallography. Subsequently, the quasi-isosteric [Fp-L]+ was encapsulated inside the pores via partial cation exchange to form [(Fp-L)0.6(Et4N)2.4][In3(BTC)4]. The latter was rigorously characterized and benchmarked as a heterogeneous catalyst in a simple Diels-Alder reaction, thus verifying the integrity and reactivity of the encapsulated molecular catalyst. These results provide a platform for the development of heterogeneous catalysts with chemically and spatially well-defined catalytic sites by direct exchange of cationic catalysts into anionic MOFs.

Ruthenium-lewis acid catalyzed asymmetric diels-alder reactions between dienes and α,β-unsaturated ketones

The complex [Ru(Cp)(R,R-BIPHOP-F)(acetone)][SbF6],(R,R)-1a. was used as catalyst for asymmetric Diels-Alder reactions between dienes (cyclopentadiene, methylcyclopentadienc, isoprene, 2,3-dimethylbutadiene) and α,β-unsaturated ketones (methyl vinyl ketone (MVK). ethyl vinyl ketone, divinyl ketone, α-bromovinyl methyl ketone and α-chlorovinyl methyl ketone). The cycloaddition products were obtained in yields of 50-_90% and with enantioselectivities up to 96% ee. Ethyl vinyl ketone, divinyl ketone and the halogenated vinyl ketones worked best and their reactions with acyclic dienes consistently provided products with >90% ee. α-Chlorovinyl methyl ketone performed better than α-bromovinyl methyl ketone. The reaction also provided a [4.3.1]bicyclic ring system in 95% ee through an intramolecular cycloaddition reaction. Crystal structure determinations of [Ru(Cp)((S,S)-BIPHOP-F)(mvk)]-[SbF6], (S,S)-1b, and [Ru(Cp)((R,R)-Me4BIPHOP-F)(acrolein)][SbF6], (R,R)-2b, provided the basis for a rationalization of the asymmetric induction.

Ionic liquids and their use

Ionic compounds having a freezing point of no more than 50° C., formed by the reaction of at least one amine salt of the formula R1R2R3R4N+X? (I) with at least one hydrated salt, which is a chloride, nitrate, sulphate or acetate of Li, Mg, Ca, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, Bi, La or Ce; wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently a C1 to C5 alkyl or a C6 to C10 cycloalkyl group, or wherein R2 and R3 taken together represent a C4 to C10 alkylene group, thereby forming with the N atom of formula (I) a 5 to 11 membered heterocyclic ring, and wherein R4 is hydrogen, or phenyl, or C1 to C12 alkyl or cycloalkyl group, optionally substituted with at least one group selected from OH, Cl, Br, F, I, phenyl, NH2, CN, NO2, COOR5, CHO, COR5 and OR5, wherein R5 is a C1 to C10 alkyl or cycloalkyl group, and X? is an anion capable of being complexed by the said hydrated salt. The compounds are useful as solvents, electrolytes, and catalysts, and have particular application in solvents/electrolytes for metal plating and electropolishing processes, in particular in chromium plating.

Lewis acid catalysis in supercritical carbon dioxide. Use of scandium tris(heptadecafluorooctanesulfonate) as a Lewis acid catalyst in Diels-Alder and aza Diels-Alder reactions

Diels-Alder reactions of carbonyl dienophiles with dienes and aza Diels-Alder reactions of imines with a diene have been successfully carried out using scandium tris(heptadecafluorooctanesulfonate) (Sc(OSO2C8F17)3) as a Lewis acid catalyst in supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2). It was revealed that the length of perfluorocarbon chains of the scandium catalyst was an essential factor for the catalytic activity in scCO2.

Silica-Promoted Diels-Alder Reactions in Carbon Dioxide from Gaseous to Supercritical Conditions

Amorphous fumed silica (SiO2) was shown to increase yields and selectivities of several Diels-Alder reactions in gaseous and supercritical CO2. Pressure effects on the Diels-Alder reaction were explored using methyl vinyl ketone and penta-1,3-diene at 80°C. The selectivity of the reaction was not affected by pressure/ density. As pressure was increased, the yield decreased. At the reaction temperature, adsorption isotherms at various pressures were obtained for the reactants and the Diels-Alder adduct. As expected when pressure is increased, the ratio of the amount of reactants adsorbed to the amount of reactants in the fluid phase decreases, thus causing the yield to decrease. The Langmuir adsorption model fit the adsorption data. The Langmuir equilibrium partitioning constants all decreased with increasing pressure. The effect of temperature on adsorption was experimentally determined and traditional heats of adsorption were calculated. However, since supercritical CO2 is a highly compressible fluid, it is logical to examine the effect of temperature at constant density. In this case, entropies of adsorption were obtained. The thermodynamic properties that influence the real enthalpy and entropy of adsorption were derived. Methods of doping the silica and improving yields and selectivities were also explored.

A cationic palladium(II) complex-catalyzed diels-alder reaction

A cationic palladium(II) complex, [PdL2(RCN)2](BF4)2, has been found to catalyze the Diels-Alder reaction of α, β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds with dienes, affording the corresponding cycloadducts in good yields. Excellent enanlioselectivity can be achieved in the reaction of N- acryloyloxazolidinone and cyclopentadiene by use of a chiral ligand, BINAP.

Solvent effects on Diels-Alder reactions. the use of aqueous mixtures of fluorinated alcohols and the study of reactions of acrylonitrile

Rate, endolexo, regio- and diastereo-facial selectivities of several Diels-Alder reactions were measured in a series of fluorinated alcohol-water mixtures, whose solvophobicity has been determined by means of the solvophobic power (Sp) parameter. Solvophobicity is the main factor influencing the reaction rate, although in some reactions hydrogen bond donating (HBD) ability may also play a role. Both solvophobicity and HBD ability are important to account for changes in endolexo selectivity. HBD ability is the main factor responsible for the changes in regio- and diastereo-facial selectivities, induced by the reaction medium. On the other hand, the kinetic rate constants and endolexo selectivity of the reaction of acrylonitrile with cyclopentadiene, as well as the regioselectivity of the reaction of acrylonitrile with isoprene, have been determined in 23 reaction media. The analysis of the results using empirical solvent parameters show that the reaction rate depends on solvophobic, HBD and dipolarity interactions, whereas endolexo selectivity is influenced by solvophobic and dipolarity interactions, and the regioselectivity only by HBD effects.