Investigating the mechanism of chiral surface reactions: the interaction of methylacetoacetate with (S)-glutamic Acid modified Ni{111}

The enantioselective hydrogenation of beta ketoesters over Ni-based catalysts is a rare example of a heterogeneously catalyzed chiral reaction. The key step in catalyst preparation is the adsorption from solution of chiral molecules (modifiers). One particularly interesting modifier is (S)-glutamic acid because the dominant enantiomeric product in the catalytic reaction depends upon the modification temperature. We report a reflection absorption infrared spectroscopy (RAIRS) study of the adsorption of methylacetoacetate (the simplest beta ketoester) onto (S)-glutamic acid modified Ni{111} surfaces as functions of the modifier coverage and modification temperature. We show that the sticking probability of methylacetoacetate is close to 0 on saturated (S)-glutamic acid covered surfaces. At lower modifier coverage, methylacetoacetate adsorption can occur. Adsorption of methylacetoacetate onto a Ni{111} surface modified by (S)-glutamic acid at 300 K results in the diketo tautomeric form, with evidence being observed for a 1:1 interaction between zwitterionic (S)-glutamate and methylacetoacetate. In contrast, adsorption of methylacetoacetate onto a Ni{111} surface modified by (S)-glutamic acid at 350 K occurs exclusively in the enol tautomeric form. The implications for the heterogeneous catalytic reaction are discussed.     

Enantio-differentiating hydrogenation of methyl acetoacetate over modified nickel catalysts: effects of nickel dispersion on the enantio-selectivity of catalysts

Enantio-differentiating hydrogenation of methyl acetoacetate was performed over the supported nickel catalysts modified by the solution of (R,R)-tartaric acid or (S)-malic acid and NaBr. The reduction temperature of supported nickel was the most important factor determining the enantio-selectivity of catalysts. The reduction temperature changed the nickel dispersion, by which the quantity and coverage of modifier adsorption were varied. The enantio-selectivity of modifiers both (R,R)-tartaric acid and (S) -malic acid were compared at various reduction temperatures. (R,R)-tartaric acid with two hydroxyl groups in a molecule showed an optimum coverage on the nickel surface that gave the maximum ee value. The maximum ee value was 72% at the reduction temperature of 973 K. In contrast, (S)-malic acid with one hydroxyl group in a molecule showed a monotonous decrease in ee and decreasing amounts of adsorbed modifier with increasing reduction temperatures.     

Chiral Polymeric Coordination Polymer:A Potent Asymmetric Catalyst?

Owing to the recent environmental consideration and safety concerns,the uses of homogeneous and heterogeneous asymmetric methods for the synthesis of chiral product such as enantioselective hydrogenation are especially preferable.¹ Up to now, only a few homogeneous and heterogeneous enantioselective hydrogenation catalytic systems have been investigated in some detail. One of these is the enantioselective hydrogenation of activated carbonyl compounds over a-hydroxy acid modified Raney nickel catalyst.² Systematic variation of the modifier may prove as an efficient tool to shed light on the reaction mechanism. It has been proposed that tartaric acid adsorbs as a chelate to form binuclear Ni tartarate surface complex. However, the exact adsorption state of the modifier is unknown exactly and requires further attention. Direct investigation of the adsorption mode of the modifier over Raney nickel is not yet possible. Any indirect evidence for the adsorption mode is therefore of crucial importance for a better understanding of the reaction.³     

Heterogeneous asymmetric reactions: Part 21. Amino acid derived modifiers in the enantioselective hydrogenation of ethyl pyruvate over supported platinum catalyst

New modifiers were prepared from -tryptophane and tested in the enantioselective hydrogenation of ethyl pyruvate over commercial alumina supported platinum catalyst. Most of these molecules induced only low enantiomeric excesses (ee). (S)-3-(1-methyl-indol-3-yl)-2-methylamino-propan-1-ol was found to be the most effective. Using this modifier under mild reaction conditions (1 bar hydrogen pressure, 273 K), enantiomeric excess up to 43% was obtained. Due to the transformation of the modifier evidenced by ESI-MS, a slight increase in hydrogen pressure led to a dramatic drop of enantioselectivity. An interesting inversion of the sense of enantioselectivity was observed in the case of this modifier when the reaction was carried out in acetic acid instead of toluene. A possible explanation for this phenomenon is proposed.     

丙酮酸乙酯多相不对称催化加氢反应的初始过渡期研究

采用奎宁修饰的Pt/Al2O3为催化剂,研究了在常压下,乙酸溶剂中丙酮酸乙酯的不对称加氢反应.考察了奎宁修饰剂浓度、反应温度、预修饰时间、底物起始浓度及氧的加入对内酮酸乙酯不对称氢化反应初始过渡期(ITP)特征的影响.结果表明,在不对称氢化反应的初期,存在对映选择性随底物转化率的增加而不断升高的现象(即ITP现象),反应条件的变化能不同程度地改变ITP特征,在奎宁修饰催化剂时加入O2能明显提高催化剂对产物的对映选择性,改善ITP现象.ITP特征取决于反应起始阶段反应体系中各组分在催化剂表面的相互作用及达到平衡的速度,其实质是手性修饰型催化剂表面的重排过程.     

Role of guiding groups in cinchona-modified platinum for controlling the sense of enantiodifferentiation in the hydrogenation of ketones

Systematic structural variations of cinchona-type modifiers used in the platinum-catalyzed hydrogenation of ketones give insight into the adsorption mode of the modifier and its interaction with the substrate on the platinum surface under truly in situ conditions. The performance of a new modifier, O-(2-pyridyl)-cinchonidine, is compared to that of O-phenyl-cinchonidine and cinchonidine (CD). In the hydrogenation of ethyl pyruvate, ketopantolactone, and 2-methoxyacetophenone, CD gives the (R)-alcohol in excess. Introduction of the bulky O-phenyl group favors the (S)-enantiomer, whereas upon replacement of the phenyl by a 2-pyridyl group the (R)-alcohol is again the major product. This finding is particularly striking, because the two ether groups have virtually identical van der Waals volumes. A catalytic study including the nonlinear behavior of modifier mixtures, and attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy of the solid-liquid interface in the presence of hydrogen, revealed the adsorption mode and strength of the modifiers on Pt. Theoretical calculations of the modifier-substrate interactions offered a feasible explanation for the different role of the bulky ether groups: repulsion by the phenoxy and attraction by the 2-pyridoxy groups. Simulation of the interaction of o-pyridoxy-CD with ketopantolactone on a model Pt surface suggests that formation of two N-H-O-type H-bonds--involving the quinuclidine and pyridine N atoms, and the two keto-carbonyls in the substrate--controls the adsorption of the substrate during hydrogen uptake. This mechanistic study demonstrates the potential of insertion of suitable substituents into CD and their influence on adsorption and stereocontrol on the platinum surface.     

Continuous enantioselective hydrogenation of activated ketones on a pt-cd chiral catalyst: use of h-cube reactor system

Summary The Pt-alumina-CD catalyzed enantioselective hydrogenations of ethylpyruvate (EP), ketopantolactone (KPL) and methyl benzoylformate (MBF) have been studied at first in an H-Cube flow hydrogenator in toluene and toluene + acetic acid. Based on the experience of previous studies carried out in batch-reactor and continuous flow systems, some parameters were kept constant (amount of catalyst, 380 mg; substrate concentration, 0.18 mol/L; temperature, 283 K), whereas others, namely chiral modifier (CD) concentration, hydrogen pressure and total liquid flow (TLF: substrate + modifier + solvent) were varied. In the course of enantioselective hydrogenation (R)-products were formed in excess: in the case of EP, KPL, MBF: 90, 60, 80 % enantioselectivities were obtained.     

Methylethers of cinchona alkaloids in Pt-catalyzed hydrogenation of ethyl pyruvate and ketopantolactone: Effect of stereochemical factors on the enantioselectivity

We studied the enantioselective hydrogenation of ethyl pyruvate (EP) and ketopantolactone (KPL) under mild experimental conditions (hydrogen pressure 1 bar, room temperature) on Pt-alumina catalyst modified with O-methyl derivatives of parent cinchona alkaloids (MeOCD, MeOCN, MeOQN, MeOQD) in two solvents with highly different polarities (AcOH, toluene). The best ee's were achieved (91–96%) using MeOCD and MeOQN modifiers in AcOH. Hydrogenation, especially in the presence of the chiral modifiers MeOCN and MeOQD in toluene proceeded with exceptionally low enantioselectivities (35–46% for EP and 2–4% for KPL) as compared to the already well-known Pt-MeOCD catalyst (ee%: 71–74 for EP, 38–48 for KPL). Results of the hydrogenations of the modifiers and studies on the hydrogenation of substrates using modifier mixtures suggested that the low ee are attributable to stereochemical reasons. Namely, it seems justified to suppose that the low ee observed is dependent on the various tilted adsorbed structures of the substrate and modifier 1:1 intermediate complex responsible for enantiodifferentiation.     

A novel class of P-O monophosphite ligands derived from D-mannitol: broad applications in highly enantioselective Rh-catalyzed hydrogenations

We report on a new class of P-O monophosphite ligands (designated 3a-k) with a double six-membered-ring backbone onto which are attached additional groups and on applications of their Rh complexes in the hydrogenation of enamides, alpha-dehydroamino acid esters, dimethyl itaconate, and beta-(acylamino)acrylates. Our results demonstrate that the Rh complexes with ligands 3a-k exhibit high enantioselectivity and reactivity in asymmetric hydrogenation reactions. An ee value of up to 98.0% was obtained for the hydrogenation of alpha-dehydroamino acid esters, and the ee values were all over 99% for the other three types of substrate, with a turnover number of up to 5000.     

Molecular Mechanics Study on Asymmetry Catalysis

Theasymmetrycatalysisisanimportantchemicalreactionwidelyusedinbiology,pharmacyalldagriculture.Itispreferredtoenantioselectivehydrogenationofmethylpyruvate(MP)oversuppoFtedplatiniumnanoclusters.Cinchonidine(CD)isamodifier,aco-catalysttothereaction.Withoutthemodifier,therewouldbenoenantioselectivitytothehydrogenationofpyruvate.Inordertoobtainbetterunderstandingofthemechanismofthereaction,especiallytheroleofthemoditler,thepresentstudybymolecularmodelinghasbeenperformedandtheresultsarereportedhe…     

Chiral Modification of Platinum by Co‐Adsorbed Cinchonidine and Trifluoroacetic Acid: Origin of Enhanced Stereocontrol in the Hydrogenation of Trifluoroacetophenone

Cinchonidine (CD) adsorbed onto a platinum metal catalyst leads to rate acceleration and induces strong stereocontrol in the asymmetric hydrogenation of trifluoroacetophenone. Addition of catalytic amounts of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) significantly enhances the enantiomeric excess from 50 to 92 %. The origin of the enantioselectivity bestowed by co‐adsorbed CD and TFA is investigated by using in situ attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy and modulation excitation spectroscopy. Molecular interactions between the chiral modifier (CD), acid additive (TFA) and the trifluoro‐activated substrate at the solid–liquid interface are elucidated under conditions relevant to catalytic hydrogenations, that is, on a technical Pt/Al₂O₃ catalyst in the presence of H₂ and solvent. Monitoring of the unmodified and modified surface during the hydrogenation provides an insight into the phenomenon of rate enhancement and the crucial interactions of CD with the ketone, corresponding product alcohol, and TFA. Comparison of the diastereomeric interactions occurring on the modified surface and in the liquid solution shows a striking difference for the chiral preferences of CD. The spectroscopic data, in combination with calculations of molecular structures and energies, sheds light on the reaction mechanism of the heterogeneous asymmetric hydrogenation of trifluoromethyl ketones and the involvement of TFA in the diastereomeric intermediate surface complex: the quinuclidine N atom of the adsorbed CD forms an N?H?O‐type hydrogen‐bonding interaction not only with the trifluoro‐activated ketone but also with the corresponding alcohol and the acid additive. Strong evidence is provided that it is a monodentate acid/base adduct in which the carboxylate of TFA resides at the quinuclidine N‐atom of CD, which imparts a better stereochemical control.     

Theoretical investigation of the enantioselective hydrogenation of α-ketoesters over pt/alumina modified with cinchonidine

Enantioselective hydrogenation of α-ketoesters with cinchona-modified platinum catalysts has been studied theoretically in order to rationalize the interaction between the chiral modifier and the substrate. The structure of the probable transition complex has been calculated for the system methyl pyruvate (substrate)–cinchonidine (modifier) using quantum chemistry techniques at both ab initio and semiempirical levels and molecular mechanics. The calculations indicate that crucial interaction occurs via hydrogen bonding of the quinuclidine nitrogen and the oxygen of the α-carbonyl moiety of methyl pyruvate and confirm earlier experimental evidence that the quinuclidine nitrogen of the cinchonidine is involved in the interaction leading to enantiodifferentiation. The resulting complex, which resembles to a half-hydrogenated state of the substrate, is shown to be a possible transition state for the enantioselective hydrogenation of α-ketoesters. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Selective hydrogenation of aromatic compounds using modified iridium nanoparticles

Till now, Ionic liquid‐stabilized metal nanoparticles were investigated as catalytic materials, mostly in the hydrogenation of simple substrates like olefins or arenes. The adjustable hydrogenation products of aromatic compounds, including quinoline and relevant compounds, aromatic nitro compounds, aromatic ketones as well as aromatic aldehydes, are always of special interest, since they provide more choices for additional derivatization. Iridium nanoparticles (Ir NPs) were synthesized by the H₂ reduction in imidazolium ionic liquid. TEM indicated that the Ir NPs is worm‐like shape with the diameter around 12.2 nm and IR confirmed the modification of phosphine‐functionalized ionic liquids (PFILs) to the Ir NPs. With the variation of the modifier, solvent and reaction temperature, substrate like quinoline and relevant compounds, aromatic nitro compounds, aromatic ketones as well as aromatic aldehydes could be hydrogenated by Ir NPs with interesting adjustable catalytic activity and chemoselectivity. Ir NPs modified by PFILs are simple and efficient catalysts in challenging chemoselective hydrogenation of quinoline and relevant compounds, aromatic nitro compounds, aromatic ketones as well as aromatic aldehydes. The activity and chemoselectivity of the Ir NPs could be obviously impacted or adjusted by altering the modifier, solvent and reaction temperature.     

Multiphase heterogeneous catalytic enantioselective hydrogenation of acetophenone over cinchona-modified Pt/C

The multiphase heterogeneous enantioselective hydrogenation of acetophenone in the presence of cinchona-modified Pt/C was investigated. The system demonstrated the feasibility of this reaction on non-activated ketones. The reaction proceeded selectively, at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, towards the formation of 1-phenylethanol, with up to 20% ee (enantiomeric excess) of either enantiomer depending on the modifier used. A mode of action of the modifier is proposed to account for the mechanism. A comparison with other systems indicates that the investigated system likely acts by a different mechanism, and that it is quite specific for acetophenone.     

Heterogeneous Asymmetric Reactions, 22. β-Isocinchona Alkaloids in Enantioselective Hydrogenations

The enantioselective hydrogenation of ethyl pyruvate to (S)-ethyl lactate over Pt/Al₂O₃ catalyst was investigated using the new modifier -isocinchonine (40% ee) which has oxazatwistane structure. These studies supply additional evidence for the widely accepted reaction mechanism.     

金属离子修饰的铂纳米金属簇催化2,3-戊二酮区域选择性氢化

近年来,α-二酮的不对称氢化引起了人们的极大兴趣[1～3].由于α-二酮分子内存在两个共轭的羰基,α-二酮的氢化包括两步反应,通过控制反应条件可以使反应停留在第一步氢化的阶段[3].在已往的文献报道中[1～3],氢化反应的底物均局限于对称的α-二酮,如2,3-丁二酮或3,4-己二酮.这类底物的第一步氢化并不涉及区域选择性的问题.以2,3-丁二酮为例,第一步氢化只生成3-羟基-2-丁酮一种产物.但是,象2,3-戊二酮之类的不对称α-二酮的氢化情况则复杂得多,因为在第一步反应中有2-羟基-3-戊酮和3-羟基-2-戊酮两种产物生成.因此,在研究不对称α-二酮的对映体选择性氢化时还必须顾及其区域选择性氢化.     

Interaction between ketopantolactone and chirally modified Pt investigated by attenuated total reflection IR concentration modulation spectroscopy

The combination of ATR-IR and modulation spectroscopy allowed for the study of the interaction of ketopantolactone with Pt/Al2O3 films chirally modified by cinchonidine under hydrogenation conditions. The spectra reveal a significant influence of ketopantolactone on the adsorption of the modifier and indicate a N-H-O hydrogen bond between modifier and reactant. The latter was corroborated by a comparative study with N-methyl cinchonidine chloride modified Pt/Al2O3.     

Synthesis of an efficient catalyst based on nickel and chromium oxides for hydrogenation reactions

The dissolution of nickel metal in nitric acid in the presence of the dichromate anion as the oxidizer is reported. The formation of Ni(II) and Cr(III) nitrates takes place in two steps with the intermediate formation of nitrous acid. A new method to synthesize the nickel-chromium oxide catalyst from nickel and chromium nitrate solutions is suggested, in which the solutions are obtained by an environmentally friendly technology from nickel metal, chromium(VI) oxide, and nitric acid. The catalyst is highly active and selective in benzene hydrogenation and in CO preferential hydrogenation in the presence of CO₂.     

金鸡纳碱衍生物修饰的负载钌-铑双金属催化剂催化芳香酮不对称加氢

以金鸡纳碱衍生物作为手性修饰剂,研究了三苯基膦稳定的1.0%Ru+0.2%Rh/γ-Al2O3催化剂催化芳香酮多相不对称加氢,考察了修饰剂种类及浓度、碱添加剂种类及浓度、溶剂、氢气压力等因素对不对称加氢反应的影响.结果表明,金鸡纳碱衍生物对1.0%Ru+0.2%Rh/γ-Al2O3-tpp催化剂具有较好的修饰作用,在优化反应条件下苯乙酮加氢反应的对映选择性高达84%.     

Determination of tributyltin in toluene extract from sea water by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry with a new matrix modifier

A new matrix modifier composed of calcium and chromium[VI] was proposed for the determination of tributyltin (TBT) in toluene extract from sea water containing sediment by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS). Fourteen inorganic and organic compounds (barium, calcium, chromium[VI], lanthanum, magnesium, nickel, palladium, strontium, calcium-chromium[VI], calcium-strontium, nickel isocaprylate, 5%-, 10%-aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and toluene-saturated solution of ascorbic acid) as a matrix modifier were comparatively studied and a matrix modifier composed from 5 microg of calcium and 1 microg of chromium[VI] was found to give the best performance. The interference effects of co-existing elements in sea water containing sediment (aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium and strontium) were studied. TBT in eight toluene extracts was determined by GFAAS with the proposed matrix modifier. The relative standard deviation was 3.0% for 63 ng ml(-1) of TBT (n = 11). The recoveries were 88-104%. The characteristic mass was 7 pg. The linearity range was 0-250 ng mg(-1).