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Usage

Physical state

Colorless liquid

Main use

Intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and organic compounds
Reagent in organic chemistry reactions
Production of benzyl ethers and esters
Versatile building block for modification of aromatic compounds
Used in synthesis of bioactive molecules and natural products
Toxic and harmful if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin

Upstream product

• 593-71-5 Chloroiodomethane 
• 123-11-5 4-methoxy-benzaldehyde 
• 75-09-2 dichloromethane 
• 637-69-4 4-Methoxystyrene 
• 118-52-5 1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin 
• 2196-99-8 2-chloro-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone 
• 24045-74-7 ethyl-2-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxopropanoate 

Downstream Products

• 186345-05-1 (S)-1-chloro-2-hydroxy-2-(p-methoxyphenyl)ethane 
• 186345-05-1 (R)-1-chloro-2-hydroxy-2-(p-methoxyphenyl)ethane 
• 488736-12-5 (S)-1-chloro-2-acetoxy-2-(p-methoxyphenyl)ethane 
• 637-69-4 4-Methoxystyrene 
• 55275-61-1 2-amino-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol 
• 1517-70-0 (R)-1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol 
• 479582-18-8 β-(4-methoxyphenyl)-γ-butyrolactone 
• 6388-72-3 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)oxirane 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Electro-mediated PhotoRedox Catalysis for Selective C(sp3)–O Cleavages of Phosphinated Alcohols to Carbanions

We report a novel example of electro-mediated photoredox catalysis (e-PRC) in the reductive cleavage of C(sp3)?O bonds of phosphinated alcohols to alkyl carbanions. As well as deoxygenations, olefinations are reported which are E-selective and can be made Z-selective in a tandem reduction/photosensitization process where both steps are photoelectrochemically promoted. Spectroscopy, computation, and catalyst structural variations reveal that our new naphthalene monoimide-type catalyst allows for an intimate dispersive precomplexation of its radical anion form with the phosphinate substrate, facilitating a reactivity-determining C(sp3)?O cleavage. Surprisingly and in contrast to previously reported photoexcited radical anion chemistries, our conditions tolerate aryl chlorides/bromides and do not give rise to Birch-type reductions.

Organomagnesium Based Flash Chemistry: Continuous Flow Generation and Utilization of Halomethylmagnesium Intermediates

The generation of highly unstable chloromethylmagnesium chloride in a continuous flow reactor and its reaction with aldehydes and ketones is reported. With this strategy, chlorohydrins and epoxides were synthesized within a total residence time of only 2.6 s. The outcome of the reaction can be tuned by simply using either a basic or an acidic quench. Very good to excellent isolated yields, up to 97%, have been obtained for most cases (30 examples).

Lipase mediated enzymatic kinetic resolution of phenylethyl halohydrins acetates: A case of study and rationalization

Racemic phenylethyl halohydrins acetates containing several groups attached to the aromatic ring were resolved via hydrolysis reaction in the presence of lipase B from Candida antarctica (Novozym 435). In all cases, the kinetic resolution was highly selective (E > 200) leading to the corresponding (S)-β-halohydrin with ee > 99 %. However, the time required for an ideal 50 % conversion ranged from 15 min for 2,4-dichlorophenyl chlorohydrin acetate to 216 h for 2-chlorophenyl bromohydrin acetate. Six chlorohydrins and five bromohydrins were evaluated, the latter being less reactive. For the β-brominated substrates, steric hindrance on the aromatic ring played a crucial role, which was not observed for the β-chlorinated derivatives. To shed light on the different reaction rates, docking studies were carried out with all the substrates using MD simulations. The computational data obtained for the β-brominated substrates, based on the parameters analysed such as NAC (near attack conformation), distance between Ser-O and carbonyl-C and oxyanion site stabilization were in agreement with the experimental results. On the other hand, the data obtained for β-chlorinated substrates suggested that physical aspects such as high hydrophobicity or induced change in the conformation of the enzymatic active site are more relevant aspects when compared to steric hindrance effects.

A new entry of highly selective and nucleophilic BrH2C-and CLH2c-titanium complexes for carbonyl coupling

The direct coupling of various aldehydes and ketones with CH2Br2 or CH2Cl2 promoted by TiCl4-Mg bimetallic complex provides an extremely simple, practical, and efficient approach for the construction of bromomethyl or chloromethyl carbinols. The high chemoselectivity of this chemistry is illus-trated by the TiCl4-Mg-promoted selective coupling of CH2Br2 or CH2Cl2 with an aldehyde in the presence of ketone and selective transfer of CH2Br or CH2Cl to saturated carbonyl moiety. This protocol is also suitable for sterically hindered and enoliza-ble carbonyl compounds.

Cross-Linked Artificial Enzyme Crystals as Heterogeneous Catalysts for Oxidation Reactions

Designing systems that merge the advantages of heterogeneous catalysis, enzymology, and molecular catalysis represents the next major goal for sustainable chemistry. Cross-linked enzyme crystals display most of these essential assets (well-designed mesoporous support, protein selectivity, and molecular recognition of substrates). Nevertheless, a lack of reaction diversity, particularly in the field of oxidation, remains a constraint for their increased use in the field. Here, thanks to the design of cross-linked artificial nonheme iron oxygenase crystals, we filled this gap by developing biobased heterogeneous catalysts capable of oxidizing carbon-carbon double bonds. First, reductive O2 activation induces selective oxidative cleavage, revealing the indestructible character of the solid catalyst (at least 30 000 turnover numbers without any loss of activity). Second, the use of 2-electron oxidants allows selective and high-efficiency hydroxychlorination with thousands of turnover numbers. This new technology by far outperforms catalysis using the inorganic complexes alone, or even the artificial enzymes in solution. The combination of easy catalyst synthesis, the improvement of "omic" technologies, and automation of protein crystallization makes this strategy a real opportunity for the future of (bio)catalysis.

Difunctionalization of Alkenes Using 1-Chloro-1,2-benziodoxol-3-(1H)-one

Difunctionalization of alkenes with 1-chloro-1,2-benziodoxol-3-(1H)-one (1) was investigated. Various additional nucleophiles were tested, and oxychlorination, dichlorination, azidochlorination, chlorothiocyanation, and iodoesterfication were demonstrated. The oxychlorination product was obtained efficiently when the reaction was operated in water. Dichlorination occurred in the presence of a Lewis basic promoter, such as 4-phenylpyridine N-oxide, as an additive. The reaction with in situ-generated azido anion afforded azidochlorinated compounds with a chlorine atom at the terminal position, while the reaction with trimethylsilyl isothiocyanate produced chlorothiocyanation adducts with a chlorine atom at the benzylic position. On the other hand, when 1 was treated with tetra-n-butylammonium iodide prior to the addition of alkenes, only iodoesterification occurred selectively. These mild reactions enable convenient site-selective difunctionalizations of substrates having two alkene moieties. NMR experiments suggested that the electrophilic reactive species in each reaction varied depending on the nature of the added nucleophile.

The vicinal functionalization of olefins: A facile route to the direct synthesis of β-chlorohydrins and β-chloroethers

An efficient and environmentally benign protocol for the synthesis of vicinal chlorohydroxy and chloromethoxy derivatives in a highly regioselective manner from olefins using NH4Cl as a chlorine source and oxone as an oxidant in aqueous acetone and methanol is demonstrated. This methodology offers an additive and metal chloride free approach and is endowed with simple reaction conditions, high yields a broad substrate scope and good functional group tolerance. Moreover, the aromatic substrates with a terminal double bond exhibited merely Markovnikov selectivity, while the internal alkenes show exclusive regiocontrol and low to moderate diastereoselectivity.

Versatile iridicycle catalysts for highly efficient and chemoselective transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds in water

Cyclometalated iridium complexes are shown to be highly efficient and chemoselective catalysts for the transfer hydrogenation of a wide range of carbonyl groups with formic acid in water. Examples include α-substituted ketones (α-ether, α-halo, α-hydroxy, α-amino, α-nitrile or α-ester), α-keto esters, β-keto esters and α,β-unsaturated aldehydes. The reduction was carried out at substrate/catalyst ratios of up to 50000 at pH 4.5 and required no organic solvent. The protocol provides a practical, easy and efficient way for the synthesis of β-functionalised secondary alcohols, such as β-hydroxyethers, β-hydroxyamines and β-hydroxyhalo compounds, which are valuable intermediates in pharmaceutical, fine chemical, perfume and agrochemical synthesis. Water wonder: Iridicycle catalysts are versatile and allow the highly efficient and chemoselective transfer hydrogenation of a variety of carbonyl compounds, including problematic and challenging ones, with formate in neat water (see scheme).

Highly regio- and diastereoselective halohydroxylation of olefins: A facile synthesis of vicinal halohydrins

An efficient method for the synthesis of vicinal chlorohydrin or bromohydrin derivatives has been developed on the basis of direct halohydroxylation of various olefins with electrondonating or withdrawing substituent. The reactions were carried out under mild conditions in the presence of N-tosyl-l-threonine (NTsLT) as an acidic additive using chloramine T trihydrate, 1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DCDMH) or N-bromoacetamide (AcNHBr) as the halogen source, respectively, affording the corresponding vicinal halohydrins in good to high yields with excellent regio- and stereoselectivities.

Highly efficient route for enantioselective preparation of chlorohydrins via dynamic kinetic resolution

(Equation Presented) Dynamic kinetic resolution (DKR) of various aromatic chlorohydrins with the use of Pseudomonas cepacia lipase (PS-C "Amano" II) and ruthenium catalyst 1 afforded chlorohydrin acetates in high yields and high enantiomeric excesses. These optically pure chlorohydrin acetates are useful synthetic intermediates and can be transformed to a range of important chiral compounds.