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21 Aug 12:40

Bridging Titanium Nitrido Complexes Containing A Linear Ti−N−Ti Core with A Two‐Coordinate Nitrido Ligand

by Akira Okumura, Priyabrata Ghana, Thomas P. Spaniol, Jun Okuda
Bridging Titanium Nitrido Complexes Containing A Linear Ti−N−Ti Core with A Two-Coordinate Nitrido Ligand

A series of titanium μ 2-nitrido complexes supported by the triamidoamine ligand Xy-N3N (Xy-N3N={(3,5-Me2C6H3)NCH2CH2}3N3−) is reported. The titanium azido complex [(Xy-N3N)TiN3] (1-N3 ) reacted with lithium metal or with alkali metal naphthalenides (alkali metal M=Na, K, and Rb) in THF to give the corresponding dinuclear μ 2-nitrido complexes M[(Xy-N3N)Ti=N-Ti(Xy-N3N)] (2-M; M=Li, Na, K, Rb). While 2-Li and 2-K consist of a μ 2-nitrido ligand with a linear Ti−N−Ti core, 2-Na contains a T-shape μ 3-nitrido ligand with the sodium cation interacting with the aryl substituent.


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A series of titanium μ 2-nitrido complexes supported by the triamidoamine ligand Xy-N3N (Xy-N3N={(3,5-Me2C6H3)NCH2CH2}3N3−) is reported. The titanium azido complex [(Xy-N3N)TiN3] (1-N3 ), prepared by salt metathesis of the chloride complex [(Xy-N3N)TiCl] (1-Cl) with NaN3, reacted with lithium metal or with alkali metal naphthalenides (alkali metal M=Na, K, and Rb) in THF to give the corresponding dinuclear μ 2-nitrido complexes M[(Xy-N3N)Ti=N-Ti(Xy-N3N)] (2-M; M=Li, Na, K, Rb). Single crystal X-ray diffraction studies of 2-Li, 2-Na, and 2-K revealed alkali metal dependent structures in the solid state. While 2-Li and 2-K contain a μ 2-nitrido ligand with a linear Ti−N−Ti core, 2-Na includes a μ3-nitrido ligand as part of a T-shape Ti2NaN fragment with the sodium cation weekly coordinated to the nitrido nitrogen atom. When the synthesis of the nitrido complexes was carried out in the presence of excess alkali metals, decomposition of the nitrido complexes was observed affording some intractable titanium species along with the trialkali metal salts [M3(Xy-N3N)] (3-M) (M=Li, Na, K, and Rb). These salts were also prepared by deprotonation of (Xy-N3N)H3 with the corresponding alkali metal hexamethyldisilazide and characterized by multinuclear NMR spectroscopy as well as single crystal X-ray diffraction.

21 Aug 10:16

Cover Feature: Synthesis and Lewis Acid Properties of Neutral Silver(III) Adducts Containing the AgIII(CF3)3 Moiety (Chem. Eur. J. 43/2024)

by Luca Demonti, Daniel Joven‐Sancho, Nathalie Saffon‐Merceron, Miguel Baya, Noel Nebra
Cover Feature: Synthesis and Lewis Acid Properties of Neutral Silver(III) Adducts Containing the AgIII(CF3)3 Moiety (Chem. Eur. J. 43/2024)

Shedding light on the three AgIII species on stage that were authenticated while attempting the isolation of [AgIII(CF3)3(NCCH3)] (2) by protonolysis of [AgIII(CF3)4] (1) (left spotlight), or alternatively, through chloride abstraction from [AgIII(CF3)3Cl] (3⋅ Cl) (right spotlight). In this Cover Feature, the structure of the lead player 2 is depicted at the forefront. Strikingly, two supporting actors, [AgIII(CF3)3(C6H9N3)] (2’) and the AgIII-ONO2 complex 5, came on the scene in this production and are illustrated here on a second plane, yet illuminated by the two spotlights that allowed their neat identification. The s-triazinyl core forged through trimerization likewise symbolizes the trans-Pyrenean bridges built between our teams located in Zaragoza and Toulouse. More information can be found in the Research Article by M. Baya, N. Nebra and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400881). Graphic design by Pablo Falcón-Buedo.


21 Aug 10:03

Non‐Kekulé meta‐Quinodimethane Singlet Diradicals Based on Classical N‐Heterocyclic Carbenes

by Henric Steffenfauseweh, Dennis Rottschäfer, Yury Vishnevskiy, Beate Neumann, Hans-Georg Stammler, Bas de Bruin, Rajendra Ghadwal
Non-Kekulé meta-Quinodimethane Singlet Diradicals Based on Classical N-Heterocyclic Carbenes

Non-Kekulé meta-quinidomethane ( m -QDM) diradicals [3,3′-(NHC)2BP] based on classical N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) and biphenyl (BP) scaffolds are reported as stable crystalline solids. Unlike typical m -QDM species, these diradical have singlet ground states and feature remarkably small singlet triplet energy gaps.


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Diradicals based on a meta-quinodimethane ( m -QDM) scaffold generally have a triplet ground state and are rather scarce. Herein, m -QDM-based non-Kekulé diradicals [3,3′-(NHC)2BP] (3-NHC) (NHC = SIPr = C{N(Dipp)CH2}2; IPr = C{N(Dipp)CH}2, Me-IPr = C{N(Dipp)CMe}2; Dipp = 2,6-iPr2C6H3; BP = 1,1′-C6H4C6H4) featuring N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) pendants are reported as crystalline solids. The EPR spectra of 3-NHC show both allowed (Δms = 1) and forbidden (Δms = 2; ‘half-field’) transitions characteristic for triplet diradicals. Variable temperature EPR studies however reveal a singlet ground state for 3-SIPr. Consistent with the EPR spectra, calculations predict a remarkably small singlet-triplet energy gap (ΔE ST ≤ 0.26 kcal/mol) for the 3-NHC compounds. The calculated singlet diradical character for the ground states of the 3-NHC compounds amounts to ~99 %.

20 Aug 10:47

Isolable T‐Shaped Planar Silyl Anion

by Xiaona Liu, Yuyang Dai, Qidi Bao, Qianli Li, Ning Chen, Yuanting Su, Xinping Wang
Isolable T-Shaped Planar Silyl Anion

This work presents the isolation of an unprecedented T-shaped planar silyl anion salt. The non-classical geometry enables this silyl anion to feature a silicon-centred HOMO, LUMO and a small HOMO–LUMO energy gap. It not only exhibits nucleophilic behaviour but also undergoes oxidative additions to CO2 and arylisonitrile. Notably, it represents the first example of silyl anions capable of cleaving C−H and H−H bonds under mild conditions.


Abstract

Silyl anions have garnered significant attention due to their synthetic abilities. However, previously reported silyl anions have been limited to either trigonal-pyramidal or trigonal-planar geometries, which confine them primarily as nucleophiles in substitution reactions. Herein, we report the isolation of the unprecedented T-shaped planar silyl anion salt 2 by employment of a geometrically constrained triamido pincer ligand. Theoretical calculations disclosed that the silicon centre in 2 possesses both a lone pair of electrons and an empty 3pz orbital. In addition to nucleophilic substitution reactions with Ph3PAuCl and W(CO)6, 2 readily undergoes oxidative additions with CO2 and 2,6-dimethylphenylisonitrile at room temperature. Furthermore, under mild conditions, compound 2 cleaves Csp2−H, Csp2−H, and H−H bonds in 1,2,4,5-tetrafluorobenzene, an intramolecular i Pr group, and dihydrogen, representing the first examples of C−H and H−H activations mediated by a silyl anion, respectively. This work unveils new reactivity of silyl anions owing to the non-classical geometry and electronic structure.

20 Aug 10:45

Festphasen‐Alkoholoxidation mittels Direkter Mechanokatalyse

by Maximilian Wohlgemuth, Sarah Schmidt, Maike Mayer, Wilm Pickhardt, Sven Graetz, Lars Borchardt
Festphasen-Alkoholoxidation mittels Direkter Mechanokatalyse

Innovationen in der selektiven Alkoholoxidation: Unsere Studie enthüllt einen goldkatalysierten direkten mechanokatalytischen Ansatz, der >95 % Aldehydausbeute mit <0,3 % Überoxidation und minimalem Goldabrieb bietet. Optimierte Parameter gewährleisten Effizienz und Nachhaltigkeit über verschiedene Alkohole hinweg, mit hoher Wiederverwendbarkeit des Katalysators. Die XPS-Oberflächenanalyse der goldbeschichteten Mahlkugeln hebt den Oxidationsmechanismus hervor und zeigt das Potenzial in der grünen Chemie auf.


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Diese Publikation stellt einen neuartigen Ansatz für die selektive Oxidation von Alkoholen zu den entsprechenden Aldehyden durch direkte Mechanokatalyse vor, wobei ein mit Gold beschichtetes Mahlgefäß als Katalysator und Luftsauerstoff als Oxidationsmittel verwendet werden. Durch die Anpassung der Mahlfrequenz, der Mahlmedien und der Mahlzeit werden hohe Katalysatoraktivität und Selektivitäten erreicht. Zudem werden für bestimmte Substrate Ausbeuten von bis zu 99 % erzielt, sowie eine Turnover Number (TON) von 8200 und eine Turnover Frequency (TOF) von 0,77 s−1, was bestehende Alternativen übertrifft. Mittels Röntgenphotoelektronenspektroskopie (XPS) konnte bestätigt werden, dass die katalytische Reaktion tatsächlich auf der Oberfläche des Mahlwerkzeugs stattfindet.

20 Aug 10:44

Modulating Hydrogen Shuttling in Ammonia by Neutral and Cationic Boron‐Containing Frustrated Lewis Pairs (FLPs)

by Agamemnon E. Crumpton, Andreas Heilmann, Simon Aldridge
Modulating Hydrogen Shuttling in Ammonia by Neutral and Cationic Boron-Containing Frustrated Lewis Pairs (FLPs)

Xanthene-backbone FLPs featuring secondary borane functions −B(Ar)H (where Ar=C6F5 or C6Cl5) have been synthesized, and investigated for the generation of related cationic systems via hydride abstraction. The reactivity of these systems (both cationic and charge neutral) with ammonia have been probed, with a view to probing the potential for proton shuttling via N−H bond ‘activation.’


Abstract

Xanthene-backbone FLPs featuring secondary borane functions −B(ArX)H (where ArX=C6F5 (ArF) or C6Cl5 (ArCl)) have been targeted through reactions of the dihydroboranes Me2S ⋅ BArXH2 with [4,5-xanth(PR2)Li]2 (R=Ph, i Pr), and investigated in the synthesis of related cationic systems via hydride abstraction. The reactivity of these systems (both cationic and charge neutral) with ammonia have been probed, with a view to probing the potential for proton shuttling via N−H bond ‘activation.’ We find that in the case of four-coordinate boron systems (cationic or change neutral), the N−H linkage remains intact, supported by a NH⋅⋅⋅P hydrogen bond which is worth up to 17 kcal mol−1 thermodynamically, and enabled by planarization of the flexible xanthene scaffold. For cationic three coordinate systems, N-to-P proton transfer is viable, driven by the ability of the boron centre to stabilise the [NH2] conjugate base through N-to-B π bonding. This proton transfer can be shown to be reversible in the presence of excess ammonia, depending on the nature of the B-bound ArX group. It is viable in the case of C6F5 substituents, but is prevented by the more sterically encumbering and secondary donor-stabilising capabilities of the C6Cl5 substituent.

20 Aug 10:43

Biomimetic Photoexcited Cobaloxime Catalysis in Organic Synthesis

by Phong Dam, Kaiming Zuo, Luis Miguel Azofra, Osama El‐Sepelgy
Biomimetic Photoexcited Cobaloxime Catalysis in Organic Synthesis

This minireview highlights recent advancements and trends in utilizing cobaloxime catalysis within organic synthesis, aiming to inspire further studies in the development of new sustainable transformations and contributing to the advancement of environmentally benign synthetic strategies.


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Drawing inspiration from nature has long been a cornerstone of chemical innovation, with natural systems offering a wealth of untapped potential for discovery. In this minireview, we delve into the burgeoning field of cobaloxime catalysis in organic synthesis, which mimics the catalytic activity of the natural organometallic alkylcobalamine enzymes. Our focus lies on elucidating the latest advancements in this area, as well as delineating the primary mechanistic pathways at play. By describing, and comparing these mechanisms, we provide a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art, while also shedding light on the key unresolved challenges that await further exploration.

19 Aug 06:34

Nickel Catalyzed Carbonylative Cross Coupling for Direct Access to Isotopically Labeled Alkyl Aryl Ketones

by Troels Skrydstrup, Kim S. Mühlfenzl, Vitus J. Enemærke, Sahil Gahlawat, Peter I. Golbækdal, Nikoline Munksgaard-Ottosen, Karoline T. Neumann, Kathrin H. Hopmann, Per-Ola Norrby, Charles S. Elmore
Nickel Catalyzed Carbonylative Cross Coupling for Direct Access to Isotopically Labeled Alkyl Aryl Ketones

The development of an effective nickel-catalyzed carbonylative cross coupling of redox-activated alkyl carboxylic acids and aryl boronic acids is presented. A wide variety of alkyl aryl ketones is obtained in good yields, and the chemistry is easily applicable to stable and radiocarbon isotope labeling. The mechanism of the transformation has been investigated applying experimental and DFT methods.


Abstract

Here we present an effective nickel-catalyzed carbonylative cross-coupling for direct access to alkyl aryl ketones from readily accessible redox-activated tetrachlorophthalimide esters and aryl boronic acids. The methodology, which is run employing only 2.5 equivalents of CO and simple Ni(II) salts as the metal source, exhibits a broad substrate scope under mild conditions. Furthermore, this carbonylation chemistry provides an easy switch between isotopologues for stable (13CO) and radioactive (14CO) isotope labeling, allowing its adaptation to the late-stage isotope labeling of pharmaceutically relevant compounds. Based on DFT calculations as well as experimental evidence, a catalytic cycle is proposed involving a carbon-centered radical formed via nickel(I)-induced outer-sphere decarboxylative fragmentation of the redox-active ester.

16 Aug 10:45

Reductive‐Transmetalation Reactions of ZnR2/(AlCp*)4 Heterobimetallic Combinations and Application Towards CO2 Insertion

by Fabian Dankert, Eva Hevia
Reductive-Transmetalation Reactions of ZnR2/(AlCp*)4 Heterobimetallic Combinations and Application Towards CO2 Insertion

A reductive transmetalation route based on Al(I) and Zn(II) has been realized. When (AlCp*)4 is reacted with ZnR2, the redox sequence Al(I)/Zn(II)→Al(III)/Zn0 yields compounds of the general formula [Al(Cp*)R2] (R = aryl). Regioselective insertion of CO2 is presented as a follow-up reactivity which is well understood by means of quantum chemical calculations.


Abstract

Organo-aluminum compounds are usually derived via salt metathesis reactions starting from aluminum halides and s-block organometallics such as organolithiums or Grignard reagents. Herein, an alternative route is reported using an Cp*Al(I)/Zn(II)R2 (Cp* = C5Me5; R = aryl) system which facilitates the formation of a range of halide and donor free heteroleptic triorgano-alanes of the general formula [Al(Cp*)R2]. Exposing the obtained alanes to an atmosphere of CO2 enables for the selective insertion of CO2 in their AlCp* moieties. State of the art quantum chemical calculations support experimental observations providing mechanistic insights on the observed reactivity of the [Al(Cp*)R2] compounds towards this unsaturated organic molecule.

16 Aug 10:44

Synthetic Approaches to and Structures of Diplatinum Polyynediyl Complexes trans,trans‐[(C6F5)(R3P)2Pt(C≡C)nPt(PR3)2(C6F5)] With Odd Numbers of Triple Bonds; Avoiding Complicating Ethynediyl Extrusions

by SOURAJIT DEY BAKSI, Nancy Weisbach, Nattamai Bhuvanesh, John A. Gladysz
Synthetic Approaches to and Structures of Diplatinum Polyynediyl Complexes trans,trans-[(C6F5)(R3P)2Pt(C≡C)nPt(PR3)2(C6F5)] With Odd Numbers of Triple Bonds; Avoiding Complicating Ethynediyl Extrusions

En route to complexes with PtC52Pt linkages, many lower homologs with even numbers of C≡C units have been prepared, but only one with an odd number. This study reports methodology for accessing the latter, improving definition of properties that bear on those of the sp hybridized polymeric carbon allotrope carbyne. Ethynediyl extrusions that interconvert even/odd adducts are also documented.


Abstract

Reactions of trans-(C6F5)(p-tol3P)2Pt(C≡C) n SiEt3 (PtC2n Si; n=5, 7, 9) and excess PtCl in the presence of wet n-Bu4N+ F (to effect protodesilylation) under Sonogashira-type conditions (CuCl, base, other additives) afford the title compounds PtC10Pt, PtC14Pt, and PtC18Pt in 42–32 % yields. A four-fold substitution of the phosphine ligands in PtC10Pt by PEt3 affords Pt'C10Pt’ (78 %), and a Sonogashira reaction of Pt'C2H and Pt'Cl affords Pt'C2Pt’ (68 %). The analogous reaction with PtC2Si and PtCl is unsuccessful, presumably for steric reasons. The crystal structures of PtC10Pt, PtC14Pt, Pt'C10Pt′, and Pt'C2Pt’ exhibit a number of interesting trends and features. Certain sp chain extension reactions that lead to or employ the precursors PtC10Si, PtC12Si, PtC14Si, and PtC18Si sometimes give byproducts derived from C2 loss, and possible origins are discussed. Related phenomena have been reported by others in the course of synthesizing extended conjugated polyynes.

15 Aug 14:40

[ASAP] Heavy Heterodendralenes: Structure and Reactivity of Phosphabora[3]dendralenes

by Vesela G. Zarkina, Gary S. Nichol, and Michael J. Cowley

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Journal of the American Chemical Society
DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c07850
15 Aug 13:04

Alkali–metal nickelates: catalytic cross-coupling, clusters and coordination complexes

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,11052-11067
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC03548H, Feature Article
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Andryj M. Borys, Eva Hevia
Alkali–metal nickelates are a class of highly reactive heterobimetallic complexes derived from Ni(0)–olefins and polar organo-alkali–metal reagents.
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15 Aug 11:23

[ASAP] Construction of a Boron Chain on a Single Metal by Dehydrocoupling of Borane Ligands

by Christian Luz, Kai Oppel, Lukas Endres, Rian D. Dewhurst, Holger Braunschweig, and Udo Radius

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Journal of the American Chemical Society
DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c04926
13 Aug 08:03

Aluminium in der Chemie der Frustrierten Lewis‐Paare

by Felix Krämer
Aluminium in der Chemie der Frustrierten Lewis-Paare

Frustriertes Aluminium! Das Gebiet der frustrierten Lewis-Paare (FLP) hat in den letzten 18 Jahren stetig an Interesse gewonnen. Die Mehrzahl der FLP-Systeme besteht aus Bor-Lewis-Säuren. Dieser Übersichtsartikel beleuchtet die Entwicklungen in der Synthese, Reaktivität und katalytischen Anwendung von intermolekularen, intramolekularen und versteckten Aluminium-FLPs mit Phosphor-, Stickstoff- und Kohlenstoff-Lewis-Basen.


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Dieser Übersichtsartikel beschreibt die Entwicklung der Verwendung von Aluminiumverbindungen in der Chemie der frustrierten Lewis-Paare (FLPs) in den letzten 14 Jahren. Es werden die Synthese, die Reaktivität und die katalytischen Anwendungen von intermolekularen, intramolekularen und sogenannten versteckten FLPs mit Phosphor-, Stickstoff- und Kohlenstoff-Lewis-Basen erörtert. Die intrinsisch höhere Acidität von Aluminiumverbindungen im Vergleich zu ihren Bor-Analoga eröffnet unterschiedliche Reaktionswege. Die Ergebnisse werden in einer mehr oder weniger chronologischen Reihenfolge präsentiert. Es wird gezeigt, dass Al-FLPs mit einer Vielzahl von polaren und unpolaren Substraten reagieren und sowohl stabile Addukte bilden als auch reversibel Bindungen aktivieren. Folglich werden einige katalytische Anwendungen der Titelverbindungen vorgestellt, wie z. B. die Dimerisierung von Alkinen, die Hydrierung von tert-butylethylen und Iminen, die Aktivierung von C−F-Bindungen, die Reduktion von CO2, die Dehydrierung von Aminboran und der Transfer von Ammoniak. Darüber hinaus wurden verschiedene Al-FLPs als Initiatoren in Polymerisationsreaktionen eingesetzt.

13 Aug 08:00

Nutzung des Perfluornaphthalin‐Radikalkations als selektiver Deelektronierer zur Erzeugung einer Vielzahl stark oxidierender reaktiver Kationen

by Malte Sellin, Julie Willrett, David Röhner, Tim Heizmann, Julia Fischer, Matthis Seiler, Celia Holzmann, Tobias A. Engesser, Valentin Radtke, Ingo Krossing
Nutzung des Perfluornaphthalin-Radikalkations als selektiver Deelektronierer zur Erzeugung einer Vielzahl stark oxidierender reaktiver Kationen

Elektronendiebstahl: Durch Entfernung eines Elektrons wird Perfluornaphthalin zu einem selektiven und leistungsstarken Deelektronierer, dem Radikalkation [NaphthalinF]+., mit einem Potential von +2.00 V (Lösung)/+2.41 V (Festkörper) vs. Fc+/0. Seine breite Anwendbarkeit, Leistungsstärke und Selektivität werden durch Reaktionen mit einer Reihe von beispielhaften organ(ometall)ischen Molekülen und Elementen demonstriert.


Abstract

Ein selektives Deelektronierungsreagenz mit einem sehr hohen Potential von +2.00 V (Lösung)/+2.41 V (Festkörper) vs. Fc+/0 wurde entwickelt und angewendet, welches auf einem raumtemperaturstabilen Perfluornaphthalin(NaphthalinF)-Radikalkationsalz basiert. Durch die Deelektronierung von kommerziellem NaphthalinF durch [NO]+[F{Al(ORF)3}2] im Festkörper kann [NaphthalinF]+⋅[F{Al(ORF)3}2] (ORF=OC(CF3)3) in Gramm-Maßstäben erhalten werden. Durch eine Thermodynamikanalyse wurde das Festkörperpotential des [NO]+-Edukts zu +2.34 V vs. Fc+/0 mit [F{Al(ORF)3}2] als Gegenion ermittelt, welches sich von +1.14 V vs. Fc+/0 für das kleinere [SbF6]-Anion stark unterscheidet. In selektiven Reaktionen wurde die Selektivität von [NaphthalinF]+⋅ in der Deelektronierung einer Vielzahl von organ(ometall)ischen Molekülen und Elementen in Lösung demonstriert: So wurden die Molekülstrukturen der Acen-Dikationen [Tetracen]2+ und [Pentacen]2+ erhalten und der Carbonylkomplex des Ferrocen-Dikations [Fc(CO)]2+ spektroskopisch nachgewiesen, sowie das [P9]+-Kation aus weißem Phosphor, lösungsmittelfreies Kupfer(I)-Salz aus Kupfermetall und der dikationische Fe(IV)-Scorpionatkomplex [Fe(sc)2]2+ hergestellt.

13 Aug 06:01

Iridium nitrenoid-enabled arene C−H functionalization

by Liang-Wen Qi

Nature Catalysis, Published online: 12 August 2024; doi:10.1038/s41929-024-01207-3

Effective strategies for direct arene C−H functionalization are sought after. Here arene C−H functionalization via iridium nitrenoid-catalysed nucleophilic aromatic substitution allows the coupling of aryl azides with different carbon nucleophiles and is applied to the enantioselective synthesis of NOBINs
12 Aug 11:11

Four-electron reduction of CO2: from formaldehyde and acetal synthesis to complex transformations

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,15023-15086
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC02888K, Review Article
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Sarah Desmons, Julien Bonin, Marc Robert, Sébastien Bontemps
The dynamic field of the CO2 Reduction Reaction (CO2RR) seeks to harness CO2 as a sustainable carbon source or energy carrier. This review explores CO2 reduction into formaldehyde (HCHO) or acetal-type compounds using various CO2RR systems.
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12 Aug 11:09

Reactivity of the phosphaethynolate anion with stabilized carbocations: mechanistic studies and synthetic applications

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,14406-14414
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC03518F, Edge Article
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Thi Hong Van Nguyen, Saloua Chelli, Sonia Mallet-Ladeira, Martin Breugst, Sami Lakhdar
Kinetics and computational studies enabled understanding the ambident reactivity of the sodium phosphaethynolate anion and have led the discovery of new reactivity with stabilized carbocations.
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09 Aug 12:25

[ASAP] Investigating Reductive Elimination and Ligand Exchange Pathways from Homoleptic Lithium Nickelate Acetylide Complexes

by Andryj M. Borys, Luca Vedani, and Eva Hevia

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Organometallics
DOI: 10.1021/acs.organomet.4c00181
05 Aug 08:00

The lithium effect in ketenyl anion chemistry

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,9372-9375
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC03167A, Communication
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Prakash Duari, Sunita Mondal, Mike Jörges, Viktoria H. Gessner
Ketenyl lithium compounds were found to be less thermally stable than their potassium analogues due to the stronger binding of the oxygen of the ketene moiety to the lithium ion, resulting in a more pronounced ynolate character.
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02 Aug 10:28

Mechanochemical synthesis of iron aluminyl complexes

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,12450-12454
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT01774A, Communication
Fabian Kallmeier, Aidan J. R. Matthews, Gareth R. Nelmes, Nina R. Lawson, Jamie Hicks
A series of molecular iron aluminyl complexes with unsupported Al–Fe bonds have been prepared in the solid state by mechanochemical synthesis.
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01 Aug 12:12

Isolation and characterization of a two-coordinate phosphinidene oxide

by Chenyang Hu

Nature Chemistry, Published online: 15 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41557-024-01586-x

Phosphinidene oxides are intermediates in the combustion of organic phosphorus compounds; however, they are highly unstable and their observation requires ultralow temperatures. Now it has been shown that a combination of steric bulk and electronic stabilization enables the isolation and manipulation of a two-coordinate phosphorus(III) oxide compound at room temperature.
01 Aug 12:05

[ASAP] Ni(3,5-CF3stb)2(Et2O): A “Super-Naked” Nickel Complex

by Rakan Saeb, Nils Nöthling, and Josep Cornella

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Organometallics
DOI: 10.1021/acs.organomet.4c00213
09 Jul 10:30

Hocheffizienter Niedrigbeladener PdOx/AlSiOx‐Katalysator für die Ethylen‐Dimerisierung

by Tatiana Otroshchenko, Dmitry I. Sharapa, Elizaveta A. Fedorova, Dan Zhao, Evgenii V. Kondratenko
Hocheffizienter Niedrigbeladener PdOx/AlSiOx-Katalysator für die Ethylen-Dimerisierung

Isolierte Pd(II)-Zentren, die durch benachbarte Hydroxyle eines Al2O3−SiO2-Trägers verankert sind, weisen eine unerwartet hohe Aktivität für die Ethylen-Dimerisierung auf. Die Grundlagen der Katalysatorleistung wurden durch die Kombination von katalytischen Experimenten, In situ Katalysatorcharakterisierung und DFT-Berechnungen aufgeklärt. Der entwickelte Katalysator wurde erfolgreich für die direkte Synthese von Propylen aus Ethylen durch rationale Integration von Dimerisierungs- und Metathesereaktionen eingesetzt.


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Die Ethylen-Dimerisierung ist ein industrieller Prozess, der derzeit mit homogenen Katalysatoren durchgeführt wird. Hier stellen wir einen hochaktiven heterogenen Katalysator vor, der winzige Mengen von atomar dispergiertem Pd enthält. Er erfordert keine Cokatalysatoren oder Aktivatoren und übertrifft die Leistung früherer Katalysatoren, die unter ähnlichen Reaktionsbedingungen getestet wurden. Die Selektivität für C4- und C6-Kohlenwasserstoffe betrug bei 200 °C etwa 80 % bzw. 10 % bei 42 % C2H4-Umsatz unter Verwendung eines industriell relevanten Reaktionsgemisches mit 50 Vol.-% Ethylen. Unsere Experimente zur Kinetik und Katalysatorcharakterisierung, ergänzt durch Dichtefunktionaltheorie-Berechnungen, liefern molekulare Einblicke in die lokale Umgebung isolierter Pd(II)Ox-Spezies und ihre Rolle bei der Erzielung einer hohen Aktivität in der Zielreaktion. Als der entwickelte Katalysator rationell mit einem Mo-haltigen Olefinmetathesekatalysator im gleichen Reaktor integriert wurde, reagierten die gebildeten Butene mit Ethylen zu Propylen mit einer Selektivität von 98 % bei etwa 24 % C2H4-Umsatz.

08 Jul 13:04

[ASAP] Groups 9 and 10 Complexes of C–Donor Ligands Derived from Pyridinium-Stabilized Phosphorus Ylides

by Anushree Poddar and F. Christopher Pigge

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Organometallics
DOI: 10.1021/acs.organomet.4c00204
08 Jul 10:59

[ASAP] Decreasing the Bond Order between Vanadium and Oxo Ligand to Form 3d Schrock Carbynes

by Shirley Hernandez, Dmitry S. Belov, Vasilisa Krivovicheva, Shuruthi Senthil, and Konstantin V. Bukhryakov

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Journal of the American Chemical Society
DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c07588
03 Jul 07:12

Activation and functionalisation of carbon dioxide by bis-tris(pyrazolyl)borate-supported divalent samarium and trivalent lanthanide silylamide complexes

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,11884-11894
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT01382D, Paper
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Tajrian Chowdhury, Claire Wilson, Joy H. Farnaby
The activation and functionalisation of carbon dioxide by bis-tris(pyrazolyl)borate-supported divalent samarium and trivalent lanthanide silylamide complexes have been reported.
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02 Jul 12:43

[ASAP] π-Bonding of Group 11 Metals to a Tantalum Alkylidyne Alkyl Complex Promotes Unusual Tautomerism to Bis-alkylidene and CO2 to Ketenyl Transformation

by Abdelhak Lachguar, Iker Del Rosal, Laurent Maron, Erwann Jeanneau, Laurent Veyre, Chloé Thieuleux, and Clément Camp

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Journal of the American Chemical Society
DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c02172
27 Jun 10:20

[ASAP] Thermal Formation of Metathesis-Active Tungsten Alkylidene Complexes from Cyclohexene

by Milan Maji, Adenilson Sousa-Silva, Xavier Solans-Monfort, Richard R. Schrock, Matthew P. Conley, Phillip Farias, and Veronica Carta

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Journal of the American Chemical Society
DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c05256
21 Jun 09:53

P,N‐koordinierende Ylid‐funktionalisierte Phosphane (NYPhos): Eine Ligandenplattform für die selektive Monoarylierung kleiner Nukleophile

by Julian Löffler, Nicolas Kaiser, Daniel Knyszek, Felix Krischer, Mike Jörges, Kai-Stephan Feichtner, Viktoria H. Gessner
P,N-koordinierende Ylid-funktionalisierte Phosphane (NYPhos): Eine Ligandenplattform für die selektive Monoarylierung kleiner Nukleophile

Eine Bibliothek von P,N-koordinierenden Phosphanliganden mit Ylid-Substituenten und einer Aminophosphoniumgruppe wird vorgestellt. Die Liganden sind leicht zu synthetisieren und sehr modular, was eine einfache Anpassung ihrer elektronischen und sterischen Eigenschaften sowie der N-Donorstärke erlaubt. Diese Flexibilität ermöglichte die Entwicklung milder und hocheffizienter Protokolle für die selektive Monoarylierung von Aceton, Ketonen, Amiden, Ammoniak und Aminen.


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Palladium-katalysierte Kupplungsreaktionen von kleinen Nukleophilen sind von großem Interesse, aber aufgrund der schwierigen Selektivitätskontrolle eine synthetische Herausforderung. Wir berichten nun über die Entwicklung einer neuen Plattform an P,N-Liganden bestehend aus Ylid-funktionalisierten Phosphanen mit Aminophosphoniumgruppen (NYPhos), um dieses Problem zu lösen. Die Phosphanliganden sind in einer großen strukturellen Breite leicht zugänglich, wodurch ihre elektronischen und sterischen Eigenschaften flexibel variiert werden können. Basierend auf einer Serie von 14 NYPhos-Liganden konnte die selektive Monoarylierung von Aceton und anderer anspruchsvoller Ketone und Amide mit rekordverdächtigen Aktivitäten auch für Arylchloride bei Raumtemperatur erreicht werden, einschließlich der Funktionalisierung von Wirkstoffmolekülen. Darüber hinaus konnten Ammoniak und andere kleine primäre Amine unter milden Bedingungen gekoppelt werden. Die Isolierung und Strukturanalyse von Palladiumkomplexen innerhalb des katalytischen Zyklus bestätigte den P,N-Koordinationsmodus der Liganden, der zur Erzielung der beobachteten Selektivitäten erforderlich ist. Zudem erwies sich die Stärke des N-Donors als leicht einstellbar, was für das gezielte Design maßgeschneiderter P,N-Liganden für künftige Anwendungen von Vorteil sein sollte.