Oxidative Homocoupling Research Articles

Air-Stable Half-Sandwich Iridium Complexes as Aerobic Oxidation Catalysts for Imine Synthesis.

Several N,O-coordinate half-sandwich iridium complexes, 1-5, containing constrained bulky β-enaminoketonato ligands were prepared and clearly characterized. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction characterization of these complexes indicates that the iridium center adopts a distorted octahedral geometry. Complexes 1-5 showed good catalytic efficiency in the oxidative homocoupling of primary amines, dehydrogenation of secondary amines, and the oxidative cross-coupling of amines and alcohols, which furnished various types of imines in good yields and high selectivities using O2 as an oxidant under mild conditions. No distinctive substituent effects of the iridium catalysts were observed in these reactions. The diverse catalytic activity, broad substrate scope, mild reaction conditions, and high yields of the products made this catalytic system attractive in industrial processes.

Efficient Pd-catalyzed oxidative homocoupling of arylboronic acids in aqueous NaClO

An efficient, mild and practical method was developed for the synthesis of biaryls via the Pd-catalyzed oxidative homocoupling of aromatic/heteroaromatic boronic acids in aqueous NaClO.

Improved Photostability of a CuI Complex by Macrocyclization of the Phenanthroline Ligands.

The development of molecular materials for conversion of solar energy into electricity and fuels is one of the most active research areas, in which the light absorber plays a key role. While copper(I)‐bis(diimine) complexes [CuI(L)2]+ are considered as potent substitutes for [RuII(bpy)3]2+, they exhibit limited structural integrity as ligand loss by substitution can occur. In this article, we present a new concept to stabilize copper bis(phenanthroline) complexes by macrocyclization of the ligands which are preorganized around the CuI ion. Using oxidative Hay acetylene homocoupling conditions, several CuI complexes with varying bridge length were prepared and analyzed. Absorption and emission properties are assessed; rewardingly, the envisioned approach was successful since the flexible 1,4‐butadiyl‐bridged complex does show enhanced MLCT absorption and emission, as well as improved photostability upon irradiation with a blue LED compared to a reference complex.

Enantioselective Iron/Bisquinolyldiamine Ligand-Catalyzed Oxidative Coupling Reaction of 2-Naphthols.

An iron-catalyzed asymmetric oxidative homo-coupling of 2-naphthols for the synthesis of 1,1′-Bi-2-naphthol (BINOL) derivatives is reported. The coupling reaction provides enantioenriched BINOLs in good yields (up to 99%) and moderate enantioselectivities (up to 81:19 er) using an iron-complex generated in situ from Fe(ClO4)2 and a bisquinolyldiamine ligand [(1R,2R)-N1,N2-di(quinolin-8-yl)cyclohexane-1,2-diamine, L1]. A number of ligands (L2–L8) and the analogs of L1, with various substituents and chiral backbones, were synthesized and examined in the oxidative coupling reactions.

FeCl3 mediated dimerization of dihydropyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinolines and chlorination of tetrasubstituted pyrroles

We have developed a mild and direct dimerization of dihydropyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinolines through FeCl3-mediated oxidative homocoupling. A series of dimeric dihydropyrroloisoquinoline derivatives were obtained in acceptable to excellent yields (up to >99%). Attempts to expand this dimerization system to the synthesis of dimeric pyrroles failed and chlorination products were obtained in most cases instead of dimeric pyrroles.

Ligand and additive free aerobic synthesis of diynes using Pd–CuFe2O4magnetic nanoparticles as an efficient reusable catalyst

Herein, we present the synthesis of Pd–CuFe2O4magnetic nanoparticles as an efficient and recyclable catalyst for the oxidative homocoupling of various terminal alkynes to form symmetric 1,3-diynes.

Discovery and mechanistic investigation of Pt-catalyzed oxidative homocoupling of benzene with PhI(OAc)2.

We present a Pt-catalyzed direct coupling of benzene to biphenyl. This catalytic reaction employs a cyclometalated platinum(ii) complex [PtMe(bhq)(SMe2)] (bhq = benzo[h]quinolate) with PhI(OAc)2 as an oxidant and does not require an acid, a co-catalyst or a solvent. The reaction kinetics and characterization of potential catalytic species are reported. The reaction is first-order in Pt and second-order in benzene, which implicates the second C-H activation step as rate-determining. A Pt(ii)/Pt(iv) catalytic cycle is suggested. The reaction commences by oxidation of the Pt(ii) complex to give the platinum(iv) species [Pt(bhq)(SMe2)(OAc)2](OAc) followed by C-H activation of benzene to afford the intermediate [PtPh(bhq)(SMe2)(OAc)](OAc) concurrently with the release of HOAc. A second benzene molecule reacts similarly to give the diphenyl intermediate [PtPh2(bhq)(SMe2)](OAc). C-C bond forming reductive elimination ensues to regenerate Pt(ii) and complete the catalytic cycle. The proposed mechanism has been examined by DFT computations, which provide support to experimental findings.

Anion-cation synergistic metal-free catalytic oxidative homocoupling of benzylamines by triazolium iodide salts.

Triazolium iodide salts are excellent catalysts for the selective oxidative coupling of benzylamines to yield imines. This metal-free reaction proceeds in quantitative spectroscopic yields when run in refluxing 1,2-dichlorobenzene and open to the air. No catalytic activity was observed with related triazolium tetrafluoroborate salts. Variation of catalyst and reaction atmosphere provides mechanistic insights, and revealed dioxygen as the terminal oxidant and the iodine/iodide couple as key redox component in the catalytic dehydrogenation pathway. While molecular iodine is competent as a catalyst in its own right, the triazolium cation triples the reaction rate and reaches turnover frequencies up to 30 h-1, presumably through beneficial interactions of the electron-poor azolium π system and I2, which facilitate the electron transfer from the substrate to iodine and concomitant formation of I-. This acceleration is specific for triazolium cations and represents a hybrid anion/cation catalytic process as a simple and straightforward route towards imine products, with economic advantages over previously reported metal-based catalytic systems.

Palladium-catalyzed oxidative homocoupling of pyrazole boronic esters to access versatile bipyrazoles and the flexible metal–organic framework Co(4,4′-bipyrazolate)

A facile route to 4,4'-bipyrazole (H2bpz) and other symmetric bipyrazoles is achieved via the palladium-catalyzed homocoupling of a pyrazole boronic ester in the presence of air and water, enabling us to provide the first crystal structures and evidence of structural phase changes in the bipyrazolate-based metal-organic framework Co(bpz).

Synthesis of Butadiynyl-Strapped Corona[6]arenes and Their Selective Anion Binding Properties.

A number of butadiynylene-strapped O6-corona[6]arenes were synthesized straightforwardly through intramolecular oxidative homocoupling of O6-corona[6]arenes, which contained at least two N-propargyl-phthalimide segments. The mono-macrocyclic reactants were prepared from the reaction between 3,6-dichlorotetrazine and N-propargyl-3,6-dihydroxyphthalimide and another 1,4-dihydroxybenzene derivative with roughly a 3:2:1.3-1.5 ratio in a one-pot reaction manner. The synthesized butadiynylene-strapped corona[3]arene[3]tetrazines acted as highly selective electron-deficient macrocyclic hosts to form 1:1 complexes with thiocyanate in solution, and the association constant (Ka) was up to 1390 M-1. The anion-π noncovalent interactions provided the driving force for host-guest complexation.

Syntheses, Structures, and Spectroscopic Properties of 1,10-Phenanthroline-Based Macrocycles Threaded by PtC8 Pt, PtC12 Pt, and PtC16 Pt Axles: Metal-Capped Rotaxanes as Insulated Molecular Wires.

The platinum polyynyl complexes trans-(C6 F5 )(p-tol3 P)2 Pt(C≡C)n/2 H undergo oxidative homocoupling (O2 , CuCl/TMEDA) to diplatinum polyynediyl complexes trans, trans-(C6 F5 )(p-tol3 P)2 Pt(C≡C)n Pt(Pp-tol3 )2 (C6 F5 ) (n=4, 2; 6, 5; 8, 8; 92-97 %) as reported previously. When related reactions are conducted in the presence of CuI adducts of the 1,10-phenanthroline-based macrocycles 2,9-(1,10-phenanthrolinediyl)(p-C6 H4 O(CH2 )6 O)2 (1,3-C6 H4 ) (10, 33-membered) or 2,9-(1,10-phenanthrolinediyl)(p-C6 H4 O(CH2 )6 O)2 (2,7-naphthalenediyl) (11, 35-membered), excess K2 CO3 , and I2 (oxidant), rotaxanes are isolated that feature a Pt(C≡C)n Pt axle that has been threaded through the macrocycle (2⋅10, 9 %; 5⋅10, 41 %; 5⋅11, 28 %; 8⋅10, 12 %; 8⋅11, 9 %). Their crystal structures are determined and analyzed in detail, particularly with respect to geometric perturbations and the degree of steric sp carbon chain insulation. NMR spectra show a number of shielding effects. UV/Vis spectra do not indicate significant electronic interactions between the Pt(C≡C)n Pt axles and macrocycles, although cyclic voltammetry data suggest rapid reactions following oxidation.

Bottom‐Up Construction of Conjugated Microporous Polyporphyrin‐Coated Graphene Hydrogel Composites with Hierarchical Pores for High‐Performance Capacitors

AbstractThree‐dimensional (3D) graphene hydrogel (GH) architectures are of great interest in applications towards electronics, environmental fields, catalysis devices, and sensors. However, due to the structure constraints of graphene, only macropore and low specific surface areas are obtained. Conjugated microporous polymers always possess a micro‐ and mesopore structure simultaneously, but the conductivity is very poor. However, both the conductivity and the pore parameter are important factors affecting the performance of capacitor. Here, we propose a facile and highly efficient method to improve the microstructure of GH, enlarging the conductivity of CMPs, simultaneously. Porphyrin‐based conjugated microporous polymer (CMP) gels were integrated tightly on the surface of GH via a room‐temperature oxidative homocoupling reaction, resulting a new composite (GH‐CMP) with excellent conductivity, enlarged BET surface area, and hierarchical pore structure. The fabricated GH‐CMP was used as the electrode material for capacitors. The hierarchical pore structure is beneficial for mass transfer, facilitates the diffusion, and further enhances the specific capacitance. The resultant supercapacitor electrodes presented a high capacitance of 208 F g−1 at 20 mA g−1 and an excellent cycle stability with a retained capacitance of about 92.6 % after 10 000 cycles at 2 A g−1. The integration of CMPs and GH makes graphene hydrogel films an ideal electrode material for supercapacitors.

Vanadium-Catalyzed Selective Oxidative Homocoupling of Alkenyl Phenols to Synthesize Lignan Analogs.

The oxidative homocoupling of para-alkenyl phenols and subsequent trapping of the resulting quinone methide with a variety of oxygen and nitrogen nucleophiles was achieved. Both β-β and β-O coupling isomers can be synthesized via either C-C coupling and two nucleophilic additions of one water molecule (β-β isomer) or C-O coupling followed by one nucleophilic addition of a water molecule (β-O isomer), respectively. Selectivity between these outcomes was achieved by leveraging understanding of the mechanism. Specifically, a qualitative predictive model for the selectivity of the coupling was formulated based on catalyst electronics, solvent polarity, and concentration.

Synthesis and photophysical properties of monomeric and dimeric halogenated aza-BODIPYs

In this study, the effects of incorporation of halogen atoms at different positions and dimerization on the photophysical properties of the aza-BODIPYs were investigated. Aza-BODIPY derivative carrying chlorine atoms on the para-position of the distal phenyl groups (4) and its core-brominated analogue (5) were prepared to establish the external and internal heavy atom effects. Dimerization of aza-BODIPY 4 through oxidative homocoupling with FeCl3 yielded the target homonuclear aza-BODIPY dimer (6). All of the aza-BODIPY derivatives prepared in this study were fully characterized by using UV–Vis, Fluorescence, NMR (1H, 13C, 11B and 19F), Mass and X-Ray spectroscopy techniques. The photophysical properties were fully characterized and compared to those of the tetra-phenyl aza-BODIPY derivative (A). Singlet oxygen generation experiments were also performed. The aza-BODIPY derivative possessing bromine atoms at the central core displayed the utmost efficiency for singlet oxygen generation.

An elaborate route of exclusive sonogashira polycondensation to alternating BODIPY–porphyrin ethynylene‐conjugated polymer

ABSTRACTThe first synthesis of the fully conjugated ethynylene‐linked polymer incorporating boron dipyrrine complex (BODIPY) and zinc porphyrin in the main chain was performed based on the exclusive Sonogashira polycondensation. Comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigations lead to an elaborate synthetic route to circumvent the possible side reactions of BODIPY in the presence of the palladium catalyst. Additionally, optimization of the synthetic conditions found that dichloromethane as the solvent suppresses the formation of the pseudo‐trans dimer of the copper acetylide and mitigates the undesired oxidative homocoupling reaction. Eventually, the exclusive Sonogashira polycondensation in dichloromethane provided the alternating BODIPY–porphyrin ethynylene‐conjugated polymer, which displayed absorption up to the near‐infrared wavelengths. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2019, 57, 2457–2465

On the comparable activity in plasmonic photocatalytic and thermocatalytic oxidative homocoupling of alkynes over prereduced copper ferrite

Despite of extensive attention on the copper-based heterogeneous oxidative homocoupling of alkynes (OHA) to 1,3-diynes, the photocatalytic OHA is scarcely investigated. By screening copper-containing spinel catalysts, we discovered that a prereduced copper ferrite (CuFe 2 O 4 ) not only can catalyze the thermocatalytic OHA but also is efficient for the photocatalytic OHA under visible light irradiation. It is found that the sol-gel combustion (SG) method and the partial reduction at 250 o C can result in the optimal CuFe 2 O 4 -SG-250 catalyst showing high activity and stability. Surface oxidized Cu 2 O is evidenced to be the active species for the thermocatalytic OHA, whereas metallic copper nanopaticles (CuNPs) are identified as the active sites for the photocatalytic OHA. The efficiency of photocatalytic OHA at ambient temperature is comparable to that of thermocatalytic OHA at 120 o C, and the CuFe 2 O 4 -SG-250 catalyst can be magnetically separated and reused at least five times. The localized surface plasmon resonance effect of CuNPs contributes to visible light-induced photocatalytic OHA. A green and efficient heterogeneous photocatalytic oxidative homocoupling of alkynes under visible-light irradiation was developed, which exhibits comparable activity to thermocatalysis.

AIEE Active Nanoassemblies of Pyrazine Based Organic Photosensitizers as Efficient Metal-Free Supramolecular Photoredox Catalytic Systems

Pyrazine derivatives DIPY, TETPY and CNDIPY have been designed and synthesized which form fluorescent supramolecular assemblies in mixed aqueous media due to their AIEE and ICT characteristics. Among all the derivatives, the assemblies of TETPY and CNDIPY show strong absorption in the visible region with high absorption coefficients, low HOMO-LUMO gap, and high photostability. Further, the supramolecular nanoassemblies of TETPY and CNDIPY show excellent potential to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) under the visible light irradiation. Owing to their strong absorption in the visible region and ROS generation ability, the supramolecular nanoassemblies of TETPY and CNDIPY act as efficient photoredox catalytic systems for carrying out (a) oxidative amidation of aromatic aldehydes (b) hydroxylation of boronic acid and (c) oxidative homocoupling of benzylamines under mild conditions such as aqueous media, aerial environment, and natural sunlight as a source of irradiation. All the mechanistic investigations suggest the participation of in-situ generated ROS in the organic transformations upon light irradiation.

Palladium‐Catalyzed Regioselective C‐H Bond ortho‐Acetylation and Oxidative Homocoupling of N‐Arylcarbamates

AbstractAn efficient and straightforward protocol for the regioselective acyloxylation of N‐arylarbamates via Pd‐catalyzed C−H bond functionalization has been demonstrated. The aliphatic and benzoic acid derivatives were used as the acyloxyl source to convert aromatic sp2 C−H bonds into C−O bonds. Additionally, the oxidative homocoupling of N‐arylarbamates were evaluated and gave the corresponding homocoupled products in good yields.

Wire like diplatinum, triplatinum, and tetraplatinum complexes featuring X[PtC[triple bond, length as m-dash]CC[triple bond, length as m-dash]CC[triple bond, length as m-dash]CC[triple bond, length as m-dash]C]mPtX segments; iterative syntheses and functionalization for measurements of single molecule properties.

Reaction of (p-tol3P)2PtCl2 and Me3Sn(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2SiMe3 (1 : 1/THF/reflux) gives monosubstituted trans-Cl(p-tol3P)2Pt(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2SiMe3 (63%), which with wet n-Bu4N+ F- yields trans-Cl(p-tol3P)2Pt(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2H (2, 96%). Hay oxidative homocoupling (O2/CuCl/TMEDA) gives all-trans-Cl(p-tol3P)2Pt(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)4Pt(Pp-tol3)2Cl (3, 68%). Reaction of 3 and Me3Sn(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2SiMe3 (1 : 1/rt) affords monosubstituted all-trans-Cl(p-tol3P)2Pt(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)4Pt(Pp-tol3)2(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2SiMe3 (46%), which is converted by a similar desilylation/homocoupling sequence to all-trans-Cl[(p-tol3P)2Pt(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)4]3Pt(Pp-tol3)2Cl (7; 79%). Reaction of (p-tol3P)2PtCl2 and excess H(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2SiMe3 (HNEt2/cat. CuI) gives trans-Me3Si(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2Pt(Pp-tol3)2(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2SiMe3 (78%), which with wet n-Bu4N+ F- affords trans-H(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2Pt(Pp-tol3)2(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2H (96%). Hay oxidative cross coupling with 2 (1 : 4) gives all-trans-Cl[(p-tol3P)2Pt(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)4]2Pt(Pp-tol3)2Cl (10, 36%) along with homocoupling product 3 (33%). Reaction of 3 and Me3Sn(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2SiMe3 (1 : 2/rt) yields all-trans-Me3Si(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2(p-tol3P)2Pt(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)4Pt(Pp-tol3)2(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2SiMe3 (17, 77%), which with wet n-Bu4N+ F- gives all-trans-H(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2(p-tol3P)2Pt(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)4Pt(Pp-tol3)2(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)2H (96%). Reaction of 3 and excess Me3P gives all-trans-Cl(Me3P)2Pt(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)4Pt(PMe3)2Cl (4, 86%). A model reaction of trans-(p-tol)(p-tol3P)2PtCl and KSAc yields trans-(p-tol)(p-tol3P)2PtSAc (12, 75%). Similar reactions of 3, 7, 10, and 4 give all-trans-AcS[(R3P)2Pt(C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C)4]nPt(PR3)2SAc (76-91%). The crystal structures of 3, 17, and 12 are determined. The first exhibits a chlorine-chlorine distance of 17.42 Å; those in 10 and 7 are estimated as 30.3 Å and 43.1 Å.

From indoles to 3,3′-biindolin-2-ones: copper-catalyzed oxidative homocoupling of indoles

A copper-catalyzed intermolecular oxidative homocoupling of indoles for the direct construction of valuable C3–C3 biindolyl scaffolds.