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Synthesis of Bis(phosphino)silyl Pincer-Supported Iron Hydrides for the Catalytic Hydrogenation of Alkenes

The synthesis and characterization of Fe pincer complexes supported by a bis(phosphino)silyl (PSiP) ligand are described. While four-coordinate species of the type (PSiP)FeX (X = halide) proved challenging to access, examples of five-coordinate (PSiP)Fe(II) and (PSiP)Fe(I) species were prepared and crystallographically characterized. In studying the reactivity of such (PSiP)Fe precursors, a variety of iron hydride species were observed and characterized, and interconversion among such complexes facilitated by the coordination of N2 was noted. The structures and spectroscopic features of several such diamagnetic Fe(II) hydrides were elucidated, including that of a unique and highly stable η2-(Si-H)Fe(II) dihydride complex. A surrogate for a low coordinate (PSiP)FeH species in the form of its bis(dinitrogen) adduct was found to be an effective precatalyst for the direct hydrogenation of alkenes, including various mono- and disubstituted aliphatic alkenes, as well as a trisubstituted example. Esters and ethers were found to be well-tolerated by the catalyst, and alkyne hydrogenation was also demonstrated.

Heterometallic Mg?Ba Hydride Clusters in Hydrogenation Catalysis

Reaction of a MgN“2/BaN”2 mixture (N“=N(SiMe3)2) with PhSiH3 gave three unique heterometallic Mg/Ba hydride clusters: Mg5Ba4H11N”7 ? (benzene)2 (1), Mg4Ba7H13N“9 ? (toluene)2 (2) and Mg7Ba12H26N”12 (3). Product formation is controlled by the Mg/Ba ratio and temperature. Crystal structures are described. While 3 is fully insoluble, clusters 1 and 2 retain their structures in aromatic solvents. DFT calculations and AIM analyses indicate highly ionic bonding with Mg?H and Ba?H bond paths. Also unusual H????H? bond paths are observed. Catalytic hydrogenation with MgN“2, BaN”2 and the mixture MgN“2/BaN”2 has been studied. Whereas MgN“2 is only active in imine hydrogenation, alkene and alkyne hydrogenation needs the presence of Ba. The catalytic activity of the MgN”2/BaN“2 mixture lies in general between that of its individual components and strong cooperative effects are not evident.

One-pot synthesis of aldoximes from alkenes: Via Rh-catalysed hydroformylation in an aqueous solvent system

Aldoxime synthesis directly starting from alkenes was successfully achieved through the combination of hydroformylation and subsequent condensation of the aldehyde intermediate with aqueous hydroxylamine in a one-pot process. The metal complex Rh(acac)(CO)2 and the water-soluble ligand sulfoxantphos were used as the catalyst system, providing high regioselectivities in the initial hydroformylation. A mixture of water and 1-butanol was used as an environmentally benign solvent system, ensuring sufficient contact of the aqueous catalyst phase and the organic substrate phase. The reaction conditions were systematically optimised by Design of Experiments (DoE) using 1-octene as a model substrate. A yield of 85% of the desired linear, terminal aldoxime ((E/Z)-nonanal oxime) at 95% regioselectivity was achieved. Other terminal alkenes were also converted successfully under the optimised conditions to the corresponding linear aldoximes, including renewable substrates. Differences of the reaction rate have been investigated by recording the gas consumption, whereby turnover frequencies (TOFs) >2000 h-1 were observed for 4-vinylcyclohexene and styrene, respectively. The high potential of aldoximes as platform intermediates was shown by their subsequent transformation into the corresponding linear nitriles using aldoxime dehydratases as biocatalysts. The overall reaction sequence thus allows for a straightforward synthesis of linear nitriles from alkenes with water being the only by-product, which formally represents an anti-Markovnikov hydrocyanation of readily available 1-alkenes.

Mononuclear calcium complex as effective catalyst for alkenes hydrogenation

Hydrogenolysis of the scorpionate-supported calcium benzyl complex [(TpAd,iPr)Ca(p-CH2C6H4-Me)(THP)] (TpAd,iPr= hydrotris(3-adamantyl-5-isopropyl-pyrazolyl)borate, THP = tetrahydropyran) (2-THP) afforded the mononuclear calcium hydrido complex [(TpAd,iPr)Ca(H)(THP)] (3). Under mild conditions (40 °C, 10 atm H2, 5 mol% cat.), complex3effectively catalyzed the hydrogenation of a variety of alkenes, including activated alkenes, semi-activated alkenes, non-activated terminal and internal alkenes. Mononuclear calcium unsubstituted alkyl complex [(TpAd,iPr)Ca{(CH2)4Ph}(THP)] (6), proposed as the catalytic hydrogenation intermediate, was isolated and structurally characterized.

Electronic Ligand Modifications on Cobalt Complexes and Their Application toward the Semi-Hydrogenation of Alkynes and Para-Hydrogenation of Alkenes

The effect of the electronic modification of a bis(carbene) pincer ligand, (MesCCCR), on cobalt catalysis has been investigated. The pincer ligand was modified in the para position of the aryl backbone with a tert-butyl and trifluoromethyl moiety to yield the electronic variants that were applied toward the synthesis and characterization of several cobalt complexes, (MesCCCR)Co. The application of the (MesCCCR)CoI(N2)PPh3 complexes toward the semihydrogenation of alkynes revealed that while the tert-butyl group does not impact reactivity, the loss of electron density at the metal center, by the installation of the CF3 group, does affect product ratios. Further inspection of the proposed mechanism suggested that the installation of the trifluoromethyl group slows down olefin hydrogenation. This finding was further supported in the application of the (MesCCCR)CoI-py (py = pyridine) complexes toward the parahydrogenation of ethyl acrylate, which demonstrated that the electron-withdrawing ligand variant produced less polarization.

Alkene Transfer Hydrogenation with Alkaline-Earth Metal Catalysts

The alkene transfer hydrogenation (TH) of a variety of alkenes has been achieved with simple AeN′′2 catalysts [Ae=Ca, Sr, Ba; N′′=N(SiMe3)2] using 1,4-cyclohexadiene (1,4-CHD) as a H source. Reaction of 1,4-CHD with AeN′′2 gave benzene, N′′H, and the metal hydride species N′′AeH (or aggregates thereof), which is a catalyst for alkene hydrogenation. BaN′′2 is by far the most active catalyst. Hydrogenation of activated C=C bonds (e.g. styrene) proceeded at room temperature without polymer formation. Unactivated (isolated) C=C bonds (e.g. 1-hexene) needed a higher temperature (120 °C) but proceeded without double-bond isomerization. The ligands fully control the course of the catalytic reaction, which can be: 1) alkene TH, 2) 1,4-CHD dehydrogenation, or 3) alkene polymerization. DFT calculations support formation of a metal hydride species by deprotonation of 1,4-CHD followed by H transfer. Convenient access to larger quantities of BaN′′2, its high activity and selectivity, and the many advantages of TH make this a simple but attractive procedure for alkene hydrogenation.

Distinct Catalytic Performance of Cobalt(I)- N -Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes in Promoting the Reaction of Alkene with Diphenylsilane: Selective 2,1-Hydrosilylation, 1,2-Hydrosilylation, and Hydrogenation of Alkene

Selectivity control on the reaction of alkene with hydrosilane is a challenging task in the development of non-precious-metal-based hydrosilylation catalysts. While the traditional way of selectivity control relies on the use of different ligand type and/or different metals, we report herein that cobalt(I) complexes bearing different N-heterocyclic carbene ligands (NHCs) exhibit distinct selectivity in catalyzing the reaction of alkene with Ph2SiH2. [(IAd)(PPh3)CoCl] (IAd = 1,3-diadamantylimidazol-2-ylidene) is an efficient catalyst for anti-Markovnikov hydrosilylation of monosubstituted alkenes. [(IMes)2CoCl] (IMes = 1,3-dimesitylimidazol-2-ylidene) shows Markovnikov-addition selectivity in promoting the hydrosilylation of aryl-substituted alkenes. [(IMe2Me2)4Co][BPh4] (IMe2Me2 = 1,3-dimethyl-4,5-dimethylimidazol-2-ylidene) can catalyze hydrogenation of alkenes with Ph2SiH2 as the terminal hydrogen source. Mechanistic studies in combination with the knowledge on the steric nature of cobalt-NHC species suggest that (NHC)cobalt(I) silyl species and bis(NHC)cobalt(I) hydride species are the probable key intermediates for these hydrosilylation and hydrogenation reactions, respectively. The different steric nature of IAd versus IMes and the potential of IMes incurring π···π interaction with aryl-substituted alkenes are thought to be the causes of the observed 1,2- and 2,1-addition selectivity.

Simple Alkaline-Earth Metal Catalysts for Effective Alkene Hydrogenation

Alkaline earth metal amides (AeN′′2: Ae=Ca, Sr, Ba, N′′=N(SiMe3)2) catalyze alkene hydrogenation (80–120 °C, 1–6 bar H2, 1–10 mol % cat.), with the activity increasing with metal size. Various activated C=C bonds (styrene, p-MeO-styrene, α-Me-styrene, Ph2C=CH2, trans-stilbene, cyclohexadiene, 1-Ph-cyclohexene), semi-activated C=C bonds (Me3SiCH=CH2, norbornadiene), or non-activated (isolated) C=C bonds (norbornene, 4-vinylcyclohexene, 1-hexene) could be reduced. The results show that neutral Ca or Ba catalysts are active in the challenging hydrogenation of isolated double bonds. For activated alkenes (e.g. styrene), polymerization is fully suppressed due to fast protonation of the highly reactive benzyl intermediate by N′′H (formed in the catalyst initiation). Using cyclohexadiene as the H source, the first Ae metal catalyzed H-transfer hydrogenation is reported. DFT calculations on styrene hydrogenation using CaN′′2 show that styrene oligomerization competes with styrene hydrogenation. Calculations also show that protonation of the benzylcalcium intermediate with N′′H is a low-energy escape route, thus avoiding oligomerization.

Regio- and Chemoselective Hydrogenation of Dienes to Monoenes Governed by a Well-Structured Bimetallic Surface

Unprecedented surface chemistry, governed by specific atomic arrangements and the steric effect of ordered alloys, is reported. Rh-based ordered alloys supported on SiO2 (RhxMy/SiO2, M = Bi, Cu, Fe, Ga, In, Pb, Sn, and Zn) were prepared and tested as catalysts for selective hydrogenation of trans-1,4-hexadiene to trans-2-hexene. RhBi/SiO2 exhibited excellent regioselectivity for the terminal C=C bond and chemoselective hydrogenation to the monoene, not to the overhydrogenated alkane, resulting in a high trans-2-hexene yield. Various asymmetric dienes, including terpenoids, were converted into the corresponding inner monoenes in high yields. This is the first example of a regio- and chemoselective hydrogenation of dienes using heterogeneous catalysts. Kinetic studies and density functional theory calculations revealed the origin of the high selectivity: (1) one-dimensionally aligned Rh arrays geometrically limit hydrogen diffusion and attack to alkenyl carbons from one direction and (2) adsorption of the inner C=C moiety to Rh is inhibited by steric repulsion from the large Bi atoms. The combination of these effects preferentially hydrogenates the terminal C=C bond and prevents overhydrogenation to the alkane.

Well-Defined Cobalt(I) Dihydrogen Catalyst: Experimental Evidence for a Co(I)/Co(III) Redox Process in Olefin Hydrogenation

The synthesis of a cobalt dihydrogen CoI-(H2) complex prepared from a CoI-(N2) precursor supported by a monoanionic pincer bis(carbene) ligand, MesCCC (MesCCC = bis(mesityl-benzimidazol-2-ylidene)phenyl), is described. This species is capable of H2/D2 scrambling and hydrogenating alkenes at room temperature. Stoichiometric addition of HCl to the CoI-(N2) cleanly affords the CoIII hydridochloride complex, which, upon the addition of Cp2ZrHCl, evolves hydrogen gas and regenerates the CoI-(N2) complex. Furthermore, the catalytic olefin hydrogenation activity of the CoI species was studied by using multinuclear and parahydrogen (p-H2) induced polarization (PHIP) transfer NMR studies to elucidate catalytically relevant intermediates, as well as to establish the role of the CoI-(H2) in the CoI/CoIII redox cycle.