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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

An unprecedented rhodium-catalysed self-conjugate reduction, cross-coupling tandem reaction of cinnamaldehydes with arylboronic acids

A novel rhodium-catalysed self-conjugate reduction, cross-coupling tandem reaction of cinnamaldehydes with arylboronic acids through a three-membered metallocyclopropanone intermediate is disclosed.

Borane-Catalyzed, Chemoselective Reduction and Hydrofunctionalization of Enones Enabled by B-O Transborylation

The use of stoichiometric organoborane reductants in organic synthesis is well established. Here these reagents have been rendered catalytic through an isodesmic B-O/B-H transborylation applied in the borane-catalyzed, chemoselective alkene reduction and formal hydrofunctionalization of enones. The reaction was found to proceed by a 1,4-hydroboration of the enone and B-O/B-H transborylation with HBpin, enabling catalyst turnover. Single-turnover and isotopic labeling experiments supported the proposed mechanism of catalysis with 1,4-hydroboration and B-O/B-H transborylation as key steps.

Potassium Base-Catalyzed Michael Additions of Allylic Alcohols to α,β-Unsaturated Amides: Scope and Mechanistic Insights

We report herein the first KHMDS-catalyzed Michael additions of allylic alcohols to α,β-unsaturated amides through allylic isomerization. The reaction proceeds smoothly in the presence of only 5 mol% of KHMDS to afford a variety of 1,5-ketoamides in high yields. Mechanistic investigations, including experimental and computational studies, reveal that the KHMDS-catalyzed in-situ generation of the enolate from the allylic alcohol through a tunneling-assisted 1,2-hydride shift is the key to the success of this transformation. (Figure presented.).

Zwitterion-induced organic-metal hybrid catalysis in aerobic oxidation

In many metal catalyses, the traditional strategy of removing chloride ions is to add silver salts via anion exchange to obtain highly active catalysts. Herein, we reported an alternative strategy of removing chloride anions from ruthenium trichloride using an organic [P+-N-] zwitterionic compound via multiple hydrogen bond interactions. The resultant organic-metal hybrid catalytic system has successfully been applied to the aerobic oxidation of alcohols, tetrahydroquinolines, and indolines under mild conditions. The performance of zwitterion is far superior to that of many other common Lewis bases or Br?nsted bases. Mechanistic studies revealed that the zwitterion triggers the dissociation of chloride from ruthenium trichloride via nonclassical hydrogen bond interaction. Preliminary studies show that the zwitterion is applicable to catalytic transfer semi-hydrogenation.

Sustainable and Selective Alkylation of Deactivated Secondary Alcohols to Ketones by Non-bifunctional Pincer N-heterocyclic Carbene Manganese

A sustainable and green route to access diverse functionalized ketones via dehydrogenative–dehydrative cross-coupling of primary and secondary alcohols is demonstrated. This borrowing hydrogen approach employing a pincer N-heterocyclic carbene Mn complex displays high activity and selectivity. A variety of primary and secondary alcohols are well tolerant and result in satisfactory isolated yields. Mechanistic studies suggest that this reaction proceeds via a direct outer-sphere mechanism and the dehydrogenation of the secondary alcohol substrates plays a vital role in the rate-limiting step.

Nonbifunctional Outer-Sphere Strategy Achieved Highly Active α-Alkylation of Ketones with Alcohols by N-Heterocyclic Carbene Manganese (NHC-Mn)

The unusual nonbifunctional outer-sphere strategy was successfully utilized in developing an easily accessible N-heterocyclic carbene manganese (NHC-Mn) system for highly active α-alkylation of ketones with alcohols. This system was efficient for a wide range of ketones and alcohols under mild reaction conditions, and also for the green synthesis of quinoline derivatives. The direct outer-sphere mechanism and the high activity of the present system demonstrate the potential of nonbifunctional outer-sphere strategy in catalyst design for acceptorless dehydrogenative transformations.

Cobalt-Catalyzed Chemoselective Transfer Hydrogenation of C=C and C=O Bonds with Alkanols

An environmentally benign protocol of chemoselective transfer hydrogenation of C=C and C=O bonds with alkanols under base-free conditions is developed by this study, wherein the cobalt- bidentate phosphine catalyst precursor is commercially available and

Carbometalated Complexes Possessing Tripodal Pseudo-C3-Symmetric Triptycene-Based Ligands

New air-stable tripodal triphosphine ligands 1,8,13-tris(diisopropylphosphino)-2,3-dimethoxytriptycene (P3T1) and 1,8,13-tris(diphenylphosphino)-2,3-dimethoxytriptycene (P3T2) are presented and discussed. Their synthesis is based on

Dirhodium(ii)/P(t-Bu)3 catalyzed tandem reaction of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes with arylboronic acids

Phosphine ligated dirhodium(ii) acetate is advocated as a catalyst for the synthesis of aryl alkyl ketones by the tandem reaction of α,β-unsaturated aromatic or aliphatic aldehydes with arylboronic acids. This tandem procedure included arylation followed by the isomerization reaction. This method exhibits good functional group tolerance and has a broad substrate scope. With the conjugated aldehydes, the one-step synthesis of γ,δ-unsaturated ketones was realized through this reaction. It is noteworthy that the length of the Rh-P bond is an important factor affecting catalytic reactions. The comparative analysis of the crystal structures of axially alkylphosphane and arylphosphane ligated dirhodium(ii) acetate revealed that the shorter Rh-P bond length favors the isomerization process as compared to the longer one. In addition, the dirhodium(ii) compound can be recovered after the completion of the reaction.

Transition-Metal-Free Highly Chemoselective and Stereoselective Reduction with Se/DMF/H2O System

A novel metal-free reduction system, in which H2Se (or HSe-) produced in situ from Se/DMF/H2O acts as the active reducing species, has been developed. By using water as an inexpensive, safe, and environmentally friendly surrogate as the hydrogen donor, this new reduction system incorporating Se/DMF/H2O displayed high selectivity and good activity in the reduction of α,β-unsaturated ketones and alkynes. Therefore, this reduction system has great potential to be a general and practical reduction methodology in organic transformation.