Epoxidation of trans-cyclooctene by Methyltrioxorhenium/H(2)O(2): reaction of trans-epoxide with the monoperoxo complex

The epoxidation of trans-cyclooctene (trans-1) with the MTO/H(2)O(2), MTO/UHP, and NaY/MTO/H(2)O(2) oxidants leads to a mixture of trans/cis-olefins 1, trans/cis-epoxides 2, and the cis-diol 3. While the oxygen transfer proceeds stereoselectively, the monoperoxo rhenium complex A, which is generated in situ during the catalytic cycle, is responsible for the facile deoxygenation, isomerization, and hydrolysis of the trans-epoxide. In the case of the homogeneous MTO/H(2)O(2) system, rapid decomposition of the catalytically active rhenium species into HReO(4) circumvents the formation of such side products. In contrast, for the heterogeneous oxidants MTO/UHP and NaY/MTO/H(2)O(2), the catalytically active rhenium species are sufficiently stabilized and survive long enough to promote the observed side reactions.     

An improved methyltrioxorhenium-catalyzed epoxidation of alkenes with hydrogen peroxide

Methyltrioxorhenium (MTO)-catalyzed epoxidation of alkenes with H(2)O(2) has been significantly improved by using 3-methylpyrazole as an additive. A system consisting of 35% H(2)O(2) and MTO-3-methylpyrazole in CH(2)Cl(2) catalyzes the epoxidation of various alkenes in excellent yields. The catalytic activity of MTO-3-methylpyrazole surpasses MTO-pyrazole and MTO-pyridine catalysts. Quantitative yields of epoxides from cyclic and internal alkenes were obtained with only 0.05-0.1 mol% of MTO in the presence of 10 mol% of 3-methylpyrazole.     

An efficient methyltrioxorhenium(VII)-catalyzed transformation of hydrotrioxides (ROOOH) into dihydrogen trioxide (HOOOH)

Dihydrogen trioxide (HOOOH) is formed nearly quantitatively in the low-temperature (-70 degrees C) methyltrioxorhenium(VII) (MTO)-catalyzed transformation of silyl hydrotrioxides (R3SiOOOH), and some acetal hydrotrioxides, in various solvents, as confirmed by 1H, and 17O NMR spectroscopy. The calculated energetics (B3LYP) for the catalytic cycle, using H3SiOOOH as a model system, is consistent with the experimentally observed activation energy (9.5 +/- 2.0 kcal/mol) and a small kinetic solvent isotope effect (kH2O/kD2O = 1.1 +/- 0.1), indicating an initial concerted reaction between the silyl hydrotrioxide and MTO in the rate-determining step. With the addition of water in the next step, the intermediate undergoes a sigma-bond metathesis reaction to break the Re-OOOH bond and form HOOOH, together with the second dihydroxy intermediate. The final step in the catalytic cycle involves a second, catalytic water that lowers the barrier to form H3SiOH and MTO.     

Organorhenium(VII) and organomolybdenum(VI) oxides: syntheses and application in olefin epoxidation

The first members of the classes of the organorhenium(VII) oxides and organomolybdenum(VI) oxides were described during the 1960s and 1970s. However, despite the fact that methyltrioxorhenium(VII)(MTO) is probably the best examined organometallic oxide known, many of its derivatives as well as the Mo congeners were not tested for any application. Nevertheless, it is known that several organomolybdenum oxides, particularly those of formula eta5-(C5R5)MoO2Cl and eta5-(C5R5)MoO2R' are powerful epoxidation catalysts if applied together with tert-butylhydroperoxide (TBHP). MTO catalyzes a broad variety of organic reactions, among them being olefin epoxidation--in this case with the "green" oxidant H2O2- the most thoroughly examined. The heterogenization of the molybdenum compounds as well as of MTO both on carrier materials and in ionic liquids has already been achieved and it is to be expected that a suitable modification of the organic ligands will lead to applications in chiral catalysis in the near future.     

High resolution spectroscopy of methyltrioxorhenium: towards the observation of parity violation in chiral molecules

Originating from the weak interaction, parity violation in chiral molecules has been considered as a possible origin of biohomochirality. We have proposed the observation of molecular parity violation using the two-photon Ramsey fringes technique on a supersonic beam. As a first step in this direction, a detailed spectroscopic study of methyltrioxorhenium (MTO) has been undertaken. It is an ideal test molecule as the achiral parent molecule of chiral candidates for a parity violation experiment. For the (187)Re MTO isotopologue, a combined analysis of Fourier transform microwave and infrared spectra as well as ultra-high resolution CO(2) laser absorption spectra enabled the assignment of 28 rotational lines and 71 rovibrational lines, some of them with a resolved hyperfine structure. A set of spectroscopic parameters in the ground and first excited state, including hyperfine structure constants, was obtained for the ν(as) antisymmetric Re=O stretching mode of this molecule. This result validates the experimental approach to be followed once a chiral derivative of MTO is synthesized, and shows the benefit of the combination of several spectroscopic techniques in different spectral regions, with different set-ups and resolutions. The first high resolution spectra of jet-cooled MTO, obtained on a set-up being developed for the observation of molecular parity violation, are shown, which constitutes a major step towards the targeted objective.     

Layered lanthanide molybdate pillared by chiral [lambda-Mo2O4EDTA]2-

Hydrothermal reactions of Na2[Mo2O4EDTA].5H2O and LnCl3.6H2O produce the chiral layered lanthanide molybdate oxides pillared by the chiral cluster ligand, [Ln(H2O)MoO4]2[lambda-Mo2O4EDTA] (Ln = Gd, 1; Eu, 2; Tb, 3; Y, 4). The tetradentate molybdate bridges Ln3+ to form a square grid structure, which is pillared by the chiral cluster ligand, [lambda-Mo2O4EDTA]2-, into a 3-D chiral framework structure. Strong VCD (vibrational circular dichroism) signals confirm the chirality of the bulk oxide materials. These bimetallic oxide materials are of highly thermal stability. The magnetic interactions between the Ln3+ ions in 1 and 3 are weak antiferromagnetic.     

含羧基双氮席夫碱配体对甲基三氧化铼催化烯烃环氧化反应的影响

摘要: 以2-吡啶甲醛与氨基苯衍生物缩合制备了3个双氮席夫碱配体,对其结构进行了表征。将这些席夫碱配体用作甲基三氧化铼(MTO)催化30% H2O2环氧化烯烃反应的添加物,研究了席夫碱结构对MTO催化性能的影响。结果表明,含有吸电子的羧基的双氮席夫碱配体由于具有适宜的配位能力和酸性,可显著提高MTO催化烯烃环氧化反应选择性,而反应速率没有明显降低,并且在低温下对MTO催化性能的改进更好;不具吸电子基羧基的双氮席夫碱配体尽管可以提高环氧化物的选择性,但同时却降低了MTO的催化活性。     

Preparation and structural characterization of polymer-supported methylrhenium trioxide systems as efficient and selective catalysts for the epoxidation of olefins

Novel heterogeneous compounds of methylrhenium trioxide (MTO) were prepared with poly(4-vinylpyridine) and polystyrene as polymeric supports. The wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXS.) analysis, performed by the application of the difference method, showed, in a representative case of the poly(4-vinylpyridine)/MTO derivatives, a slightly distorted octahedral conformation on the metal's primary coordination sphere. The Re-O and Re-C bond distances were not influenced by the polymeric nature of the ligand, while the Re-N bond distance was abnormally shorter than those previously observed for homogeneous MTO/L(n) complexes, showing a strong coordination of the rhenium atom to the support. A set of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) photographs showing the morphology of the surface of particles of poly(4-vinylpyridine)/MTO and polystyrene/MTO systems are reported. The reticulation grade of the polymer was a crucial factor for the morphology of the particles surface. Poly(4-vinylpyridine) 2% cross-linked systems were characterized by particles with very irregular shape and surface. Poly(4-vinylpyridine) 25% cross-linked systems showed particles with regular spherical shape, which morphology was similar to microcapsules obtained with polystyrene. All novel MTO compounds were efficient and selective heterogeneous catalysts for the epoxidation of olefins using environmentally friendly H2O2 as oxygen atom donor. The catalyst activity was maintained for at least five recycling experiments.     

Ni2O(L-Asp)(H2O)2)].4H2)O: a homochiral 1D helical chain hybrid compound with extended Ni-O-Ni bonding

The hydrothermally synthesized 1D homochiral nickel aspartate oxide [Ni2O(l-Asp)(H2O)2].4H2O is based on infinite helical chains of edge- and corner-sharing nickel octahedra. It represents the first example of a chiral one-dimensional compound with an extended helical TM-O-TM subnetwork synthesized as an optically pure product. Its structure was determined ab initio by real-space methods from laboratory powder diffraction data.     

Nanoporous magnets of chiral and racemic [{Mn(HL)}2Mn{Mo(CN)7}2] with switchable ordering temperatures (TC = 85 K <--> 106 K) driven by H2O sorption (L = N,N-dimethylalaninol)

Molecule-based solids represent a rare opportunity to combine, adjust, and interrelate structural and physical functionalities to develop multifunctional materials. Here we report on a series of porous supramolecular magnets whose magnetic properties are related to their sorption state. A family of magnets of the formula [{Mn(HL)(H2O)}2Mn{Mo(CN)7}2].2H2O have been obtained by assembling the heptacyano-metalate building unit {Mo(CN)7}4- with Mn(II) in the presence of protonated N,N-dimethylalaninol (L) as ligand, the latter being either as a racemic mixture or as a chiral R- or S-enantiomer. The resulting magnets possess an open framework structure and exhibit a TC with a switching behavior (TC = 85 K <--> 106 K) as a function of the hydration state. Moreover, chiral magnets are formed with the optically active ligands. The H2O and gas (N2, CO2, CO) sorption features, the magnetic behavior of both the hydrated and dehydrated magnets, and the crystal structures of the hydrated chiral (S) and racemic magnets are described.     

生物油脂新型环氧化过程及机理研究

以金属有机化合物甲基三氧化铼(MTO)为催化剂, 双氧水为氧化剂新型化学方法合成环氧大豆油. 详细考察了催化剂在双氧水、溶剂和助剂等因素下的催化性能. 研究了该催化体系在其他油脂环氧化中的应用, 环氧产物的选择性在99%以上. 采用红外光谱法(IR)对产品进行表征. 通过紫外-可见分光光度法(UV-Vis)对催化剂的研究, 发现催化剂(MTO)在催化环氧化过程中形成催化中间体, 且催化活性很高. 对催化剂和双氧水相互作用机理及新型环氧化反应的机理进行了初步研究.     

Two chiral metal clusters derived from nucleophilic addition of L-proline to di-2-pyridyl ketone

In the presence of cobalt (nickel) acetate, a chiral tetrahedral intermediate ligand of (S)-(C5NH4)2C(OH)(C4NH7CO2H) was first formed from the nucleophilic addition of l-proline as a secondary amine to ketone (di-2-pyridyl ketone). Based on the ligand synthesized in situ, two chiral tetranuclear isomorphous complexes 1 and 2 with the formula {Na[M4L3(OAc)3](ClO4)(1.5)(H2O)(1.5)}(ClO4)(OH)(0.5).3H2O (M = Co, Ni) have been achieved. The Co4 cluster (1) behaves as a ferromagnet.     

Mild and efficient Re(VII)-catalyzed synthesis of 1,1-dihydroperoxides

Re2O7 in CH3CN is a remarkably efficient and mild catalyst for the peroxyacetalization of ketones, aldehydes, or acetals by H2O2 to generate 1,1-dihydroperoxides. Me3SiOReO3 and methyl rhenium trioxide (MTO) are also effective catalysts under these reaction conditions.     

手性双哌啶衍生物用于甲基三氧化铼催化烯烃不对称环氧化反应

以N-烷基-4-哌啶酮为原料,制备了几个手性双哌啶衍生物配体.以尿素-过氧化氢复合物(UHP)为氧化剂,甲醇为溶剂,将这些配体用于甲基三氧化铼(MTO)催化的前手性烯烃的环氧化反应,考察了各种反应参数对催化剂催化性能的影响.结果表明,手性双哌啶衍生物的加入可降低MTO的催化活性,但可提高环氧化物的选择性;这些配体对前手性烯烃的环氧化反应有较低的手性诱导作用,对映体过量值(ee值)只有4%-11%.讨论了对映选择性低的原因.     

WO3/Salan/30 % H2O2： a Heterogeneous Catalytic System for the Asymmetric Oxidation of Sulfides

Enantiopure sulfoxides constitute a class of the most efficient and versatile chiral controllers and useful synthons in asymmetric synthesis, and they are of great interest in the pharmaceutical industry as biologically significant compounds1. The synthesis of chiral nonracemic sulfoxides with high enantiomeric purity has been a subject of constant interest over the past two decades. The asymmetric oxidation of prochiral sulfides mediated by chiral catalysis has become one of the most efficien…     

On the way to chiral epoxidations with methyltrioxorhenium(VII) derived catalysts

Methyltrioxorhenium(VII) (MTO) is successfully applied as chiral epoxidation catalysts in the presence of H₂O₂ as oxidizing agent and excess chiral Lewis base ligands derived from pyrazole. Moderate enantiomeric excesses up to ca. 30% can be reached at low reaction temperatures (−30 °C), the conversions however, being quite low (<25%). The reason for this may be the fluctionality of the N-base ligand. Glycolate complexes of MTO, applied under the same conditions reach somewhat higher enantiomeric excesses (up to ca. 40%), however, again associated with low conversions (<30%). In this case the sensitivity of the catalyst to water induced ligand removal as well as to ligand exchange with other diols is the most likely reason. Nevertheless, the enantiomeric excesses reported here are among the best observed for MTO derived catalytic systems reported to date and more active and selective systems seem feasible.     

Structure of new derivatives of perhydropyrimidine-2-ones and intermolecular interactions in their crystals

Six new derivatives of perhydropyrimidine-2-ones obtained in a three-component system of urea, aromatic aldehydes, and dichloromethylacetylbenzoylmethanes are studied by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The molecules have three chiral centers, but out of four possible diastereomeric pairs for each of the compounds, crystals of only one diastereomer are obtained. Moreover, four of them crystallize as true racemates, and two as racemic conglomerates. Crystals of five compounds are solvates with solvents of different nature (water, acetonitrile, dimethylformamide, dimethylsulfoxide). Crystals of the compounds are stabilized by both classical hydrogen bonds of N–H?O and O–H?O types and interactions of the С–H?O type.     

Manganese catalysed asymmetric cis-dihydroxylation with H2O2

High turnover enantioselective alkene cis-dihydroxylation is achieved with H(2)O(2) catalysed by manganese based complexes containing chiral carboxylato ligands.     

(R/S)A2- or (R,S/S,R)p,p'-[Pd(kappa(2)-P,P-[P(OC6H3But2-2,4)2N(Me)C(O)N(Me)PPh(2)]Cl2]: chirality created by ring tilting

The reaction of the unsymmetric bisphosphanyl urea ligand P(OC(6)H(3)Bu(t)(2)-2,4)(2)N(Me)C(O)N(Me)PPh(2) with [Pd(cod)Cl(2)] (cod = 1,5-cyclooctadiene) results in the chiral palladacycle (R,S)(A2)-[Pd(kappa(2)-P,P-[P(OC(6)H(3)Bu(t)(2)-2,4)(2)N(Me)C(O)N(Me)PPh(2)]Cl(2)]. The chirality of the title compound is caused by the tilting of the central, six-membered PdP(2)N(2)C ring along one of the two P-N vectors and comprises two chiral planes and one chiral axis.     

胶束模拟酶的研究2:手性胶束中硫醚氧化为亚砜的不对称诱导

从(+)-和(-)-α-甲基苄胺和天然麻黄素(ephedrine)合成三个手性表面活性剂,由这些表面活性剂组成的手性胶团体系可用作最简单的酶模型和立体专一性催化的研究,在手性胶团体系中,手性亚砜可以用NaIO4或H2O2不对称氧化硫醚而获得,讨论了表面活性剂结构与不对称诱导之间的关系.