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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

First use of p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene-tetra-O-acetate as a nanoreactor having tunable selectivity towards cross azo-compounds by trapping silver ions

p-tert-Butylcalix[4]arene-tetra-O-acetate was established for the first time as a member of the nanoreactor series, even without having any -OH group. The nano range distribution of this nanoreactor was ascertained by DLS, SEM and TEM studies. The capability of this cavitand towards hosting amines in a competitive manner generates a new green pathway for cross coupling of aromatic amines to give the corresponding azo-compounds. In this context, using p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene-tetra-O-acetate as a nanoreactor and silver nitrate as a catalyst, we got the cross azo-compound in good to excellent yields in the eco-friendly solvent water. This green methodology is also applicable for the synthesis of respective homo-compounds.

Zr(OH)4-Catalyzed Controllable Selective Oxidation of Anilines to Azoxybenzenes, Azobenzenes and Nitrosobenzenes

The selective oxidation of aniline to metastable and valuable azoxybenzene, azobenzene or nitrosobenzene has important practical significance in organic synthesis. However, uncontrollable selectivity and laborious synthesis of the expensive required catalysts severely hinders the uptake of these reactions in industrial settings. Herein, we have pioneered the discovery of Zr(OH)4 as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst capable of the selective oxidation of aniline, using either peroxide or O2 as oxidant, to selectively obtain various azoxybenzenes, symmetric/unsymmetric azobenzenes, as well as nitrosobenzenes, by simply regulating the reaction solvent, without the need for additives. Mechanistic experiments and DFT calculations demonstrate that the activation of H2O2 and O2 is primarily achieved by the bridging hydroxyl and terminal hydroxyl groups of Zr(OH)4, respectively. The present work provides an economical and environmentally friendly strategy for the selective oxidation of aniline in industrial applications.

Selective Oxidation of Anilines to Azobenzenes and Azoxybenzenes by a Molecular Mo Oxide Catalyst

Aromatic azo compounds, which play an important role in pharmaceutical and industrial applications, still face great challenges in synthesis. Herein, we report a molybdenum oxide compound, [N(C4H9)4]2[Mo6O19] (1), catalyzed selective oxidation of anilines with hydrogen peroxide as green oxidant. The oxidation of anilines can be realized in a fully selectively fashion to afford various symmetric/asymmetric azobenzene and azoxybenzene compounds, respectively, by changing additive and solvent, avoiding the use of stoichiometric metal oxidants. Preliminary mechanistic investigations suggest the intermediacy of highly active reactive and elusive Mo imido complexes.

Aromatic amine oxidation process for preparing aromatic azobenzene method

The invention relates to a method for preparing an aromatic azo compound by utilizing aromatic amine oxidation. In the method, air or oxygen serves as an oxygen source, and under the effect of a catalyst, aromatic amine is oxidized into the aromatic azo compound. The method is high in oxidization efficiency and product yield; the air or the oxygen serves as the oxygen source, and the method is economical and environmentally friendly. The product and the catalyst can be separated easily, and the aftertreatment is simple. The catalyst is easy to reuse, and the method has very good application prospect.

Oxidative coupling of anilines to azobenzenes using heterogeneous manganese oxide catalysts

We herein report the transition metal oxide-catalyzed synthesis of azobenzenes through the oxidative coupling of anilines. An octahedral molecular sieve of manganese oxide, OMS-2, exhibited the best activity and selectivity. Nine examples of symmetric azobenzenes and twenty unsymmetric ones were synthesized with 62-99% conversion and 64-99% selectivity. In the aniline cross-coupling reactions, the difference of the Hammett constants of two substituted groups (Δσ) determines the selectivity to unsymmetric azobenzenes, which are the major products at Δσ 0.32. In-depth studies reveal that the surface defect sites of the mixed-valence manganese oxide play a key role in facilitating electron transfer and activating molecular oxygen. The single-electron transfer (SET) reaction mechanism is proposed based on electron paramagnetic resonance and X-ray powder diffraction characterization.

Room temperature activation of oxygen by monodispersed metal nanoparticles: Oxidative dehydrogenative coupling of anilines for azobenzene syntheses

It is highly challenging but desirable to develop efficient catalysts for the activation of oxygen under mild conditions. Here, we report that various monodispersed metal nanoparticles (Ag, Pt, Co, Cu, Ni, Pd, and Au) efficiently activated molecular oxygen under mild conditions, illustrated by the aerobic oxidation of anilines to form either symmetric or asymmetric aromatic azo compounds. This discovery indicates that exploiting the catalytic power of nanoparticles could enable sustainable chemistry suitable for important oxidation reactions.