Heats of formation of C(6)H(5)(•), C(6)H(5)(+), and C(6)H(5)NO by threshold photoelectron photoion coincidence and active thermochemical tables analysis

Threshold photoelectron photoion coincidence has been used to prepare selected internal energy distributions of nitrosobenzene ions [C(6)H(5)NO(+)]. Dissociation to C(6)H(5)(+) + NO products was measured over a range of internal energies and rate constants from 10(3) to 10(7) s(-1) and fitted with the statistical theory of unimolecular decay. A 0 K dissociative photoionization onset energy of 10.607 ± 0.020 eV was derived by using the simplified statistical adiabatic channel model. The thermochemical network of Active Thermochemical Tables (ATcT) was expanded to include phenyl and phenylium, as well as nitrosobenzene. The current ATcT heats of formation of these three species at 0 K (298.15 K) are 350.6 (337.3) ± 0.6, 1148.7 (1136.8) ± 1.0, and 215.6 (198.6) ± 1.5 kJ mol(-1), respectively. The resulting adiabatic ionization energy of phenyl is 8.272 ± 0.010 eV. The new ATcT thermochemistry for phenyl entails a 0 K (298.15 K) C-H bond dissociation enthalpy of benzene of 465.9 (472.1) ± 0.6 kJ mol(-1). Several related thermochemical quantities from ATcT, including the current enthalpies of formation of benzene, monohalobenzenes, and their ions, as well as interim ATcT values for the constituent atoms, are also given.     

The Synthesis of the Arene Clusters Ru6C(CO)14(η6-Arene) (Arene = C6H5CHMe2, C6H5C4H9, C6H5C3H7, and C6H5C3H5)

On reaction with Ru₃(CO)₁₂, isopropenylbenzene and 4-phenyl-l-butene undergo hydrogenation, to yield the clusters, Ru₆C(CO)₁₄(⁶-C₆H₅CHMe₂) 1 and Ru₆C(CO)₁₄(⁶-C₆H₅C₄H₉) 2, respectively. With allylbenzene, both hydrogenation and isomerization occurs affording Ru₆C(CO)₁₄(⁶-C₆H₅C₃H₇) 3 and Ru₆C(CO)14(⁶-C₆H₅C₃H₅) 4. The structures of 1 and 2 have been established by single crystal X-ray diffraction. One of the Ru–Ru bond lengths in 2 is unusually long and extended Hückel molecular orbital calculations have been used in an attempt to rationalize this feature.     

Unconventional Pathway in the Gas-Phase Synthesis of 9H-Fluorene (C13H10) via the Radical–Radical Reaction of Benzyl (C7H7) with Phenyl (C6H5)

The simplest polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) carrying a five-membered ring—9H-fluorene (C₁₃H₁₀)—is produced isomer-specifically in the gas phase by reacting benzyl (C₇H₇⋅) with phenyl (C₆H₅⋅) radicals in a pyrolytic reactor coupled with single photon ionization mass spectrometry. The unconventional mechanism of reaction is supported by theoretical calculations, which first produces diphenylmethane and unexpected 1-(6-methylenecyclohexa-2,4-dienyl)benzene intermediates (C₁₃H₁₂) accessed via addition of the phenyl radical to the ortho position of the benzyl radical. These findings offer convincing evidence for molecular mass growth processes defying conventional wisdom that radical-radical reactions are initiated through recombination at their radical centers. The structure of 9H-fluorene acts as a molecular building block for complex curved nanostructures like fullerenes and nanobowls providing fundamental insights into the hydrocarbon evolution in high temperature settings.     

Ag(I)-catalyzed C–H borylation of terminal alkynes

An efficient Ag(I)-catalyzed borylation method of terminal alkynes is reported. The obtained borylated alkynes are shown to engage in C–Br, C–CN, C–N, and C–C bond formation with various reaction partners. Meanwhile the Ag(I) catalyst could be regenerated in the presence of PPh₃ and BF₃.     

Radical C−H Trifluoromethoxylation of (Hetero)arenes with Bis(trifluoromethyl)peroxide

Trifluoromethoxylated (hetero)arenes are of great interest for several disciplines, especially in agro- and medicinal chemistry. Radical C−H trifluoromethoxylation of (hetero)arenes represents an attractive approach to prepare such compounds, but the high cost and low atom economy of existing ^. OCF₃ radical sources make them unsuitable for the large-scale synthesis of trifluoromethoxylated building blocks. Herein, we introduce bis(trifluoromethyl)peroxide (BTMP, CF₃OOCF₃) as a practical and efficient trifluoromethoxylating reagent that is easily accessible from inexpensive bulk chemicals. Using either visible light photoredox or TEMPO catalysis, trifluoromethoxylated arenes could be prepared in good yields under mild conditions directly from unactivated aromatics. Moreover, TEMPO catalysis allowed for the one-step synthesis of valuable pyridine derivatives, which have been previously prepared via multi-step approaches.     

A crossed molecular beam study on the reaction of methylidyne radicals [CH(X(2)Π)] with acetylene [C(2)H(2)(X(1)Σ(g)(+))]-competing C(3)H(2) + H and C(3)H + H(2) channels

We carried out the crossed molecular beam reaction of ground state methylidyne radicals, CH(X(2)Π), with acetylene, C(2)H(2)(X(1)Σ(g)(+)), at a nominal collision energy of 16.8 kJ mol(-1). Under single collision conditions, we identified both the atomic and molecular hydrogen loss pathways forming C(3)H(2) and C(3)H isomers, respectively. A detailed analysis of the experimental data suggested the formation of c-C(3)H(2) (31.5 ± 5.0%), HCCCH/H(2)CCC (59.5 ± 5.0%), and l-HCCC (9.0 ± 2.0%). The reaction proceeded indirectly via complex formation and involved the unimolecular decomposition of long-lived propargyl radicals to form l-HCCC plus molecular hydrogen and HCCCH/H(2)CCC plus atomic hydrogen. The formation of c-C(3)H(2) was suggested to be produced via unimolecular decomposition of the cyclopropenyl radical, which in turn could be accessed via addition of the methylidyne radical to both carbon atoms of the acetylene molecule or after an initial addition to only one acetylenic carbon atom via ring closure. This investigation brings us closer to unraveling of the reaction of important combustion radicals-methylidyne-and the connected unimolecular decomposition of chemically activated propargyl radicals. This also links to the formation of C(3)H and C(3)H(2) in combustion flames and in the interstellar medium.     

An infrared and raman spectroscopic study of pyrazinecadmium (II) tetracyanometalate (II) Benzene (1/1) clathrates: Cd(C4H4N2)Cd(CN)4⁗C6H6 and Cd(C4H4N2)Hg(CN)4⁗C6H6

Two new benzene clathrates of the form Cd(Pyrazine)M(CN)₄C₆H₆, where M = Cd or Hg, have been prepared and their infrared and Raman spectra are reported.     

Rhodium(II)-Catalyzed Selective C(sp3)−H Amination of Alkanes

The development of an efficient catalytic system enabling the conversion of alkanes to valuable nitrogen-containing building blocks is reported. Light alkanes can be selectively functionalized by an intermolecular C(sp³)−H amination reaction that proceeds at room temperature in the presence of only 1 mol % of a dirhodium(II) complex. Selective amination of tertiary C(sp³)−H within acyclic or cyclic alkanes used as limiting components leads to the corresponding amides isolated with yields in the 51–96 % range. The reaction, that can be performed on a gram-scale, applies with equal levels of efficiency and selectivity to more complex hydrocarbons.     

Gram scale synthesis of the C(1)–C(9) fragment of amphidinolide C

An allylic cis-epoxide prepared by Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation was transformed in nine steps and 41% overall yield to the cyclization precursor 4 via a key one carbon homologation. Cobalt-catalyzed aerobic oxidative cyclization of 4 gave the trans-THF in 94% yield at gram scale. Subsequent manipulations, including a Still–Gennari olefination, Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation, Corey–Fuchs alkynylation, and Kazmaier hydrostannylation provided the fully functionalized C(1)–C(9) fragment 2 suitable for cross-coupling. The sequence is readily scalable and provides gram quantities of 2.     

Ligand-Accelerated Activation of Strong CH Bonds of Alkanes by a (Salen)ruthenium(VI)-Nitrido Complex

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the intermolecular activation of strong C?H bonds of alkanes by a (salen)ruthenium(VI) nitride were performed. The initial, rate-limiting step, the hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) from the alkane to Ru(VI) ?N, generates Ru(V) ?NH and RC(.) HCH(2) R. The following steps involve N-rebound and desaturation.     

Reactions of ytterbium(II) bis(indenyl) complex (C9H7)2Yb(thf)2 with 2,2’-bipyridine and 1,4-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-1,4-diazabuta-1,3-diene. Structures and properties of (C9H7)2Yb(bipy) and (C9H7)2Yb(2,6-Pri 2C6H3NCHCHNC6H3Pri 2-2,6) complexes

The reaction of the ytterbium(II) bis(indenyl) complex (C₉H₇)₂Yb(thf)₂ (1) with 2,2’-bipyridine afforded the diamagnetic (C₉H₇)₂Yb(bipy) compound (2), whose structure was established by X-ray diffraction analysis. Under similar conditions, the reaction of complex 1 with 1,4-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-1,4-diazabuta-1,3-diene (DAD) led to oxidation of ytterbium giving rise to the paramagnetic (C₉H₇)₂Yb(DAD) complex (3). Magnetic measurements, X-ray diffraction study, and ¹H NMR spectroscopy in benzene confirmed the trivalent state of the ytterbium atom and the radical-anionic nature of the diazadiene ligand in complex 3. In the complex 3—solvent system, the oxidation state of metal depends on the coordination ability of the solvent. In benzene, complex 3 exists as (C₉H₇)₂Yb^III(DAD^·-), whereas (C₉H₇)₂Yb^II(thf)₂ and DAD⁰ are present in THF.     

Photocatalytic decarboxylative alkylations of C(sp~3)–H and C(sp~2)–H bonds enabled by ammonium iodide in amide solvent

A simple ammonium iodide salt in amide solvent catalyzes regioselective decarboxylative alkylation of C(sp~3)-H bonds of Naryl glycine derivatives, of C(sp~2)-H bond of heteroarenes, and cascade radical addition to unsaturated bond followed by intramolecular addition to arene, with a broad scope of N-hydroxyphthalimide derived redox active esters under visible light irradiation. The reactions are suggested to proceed through photoactivation of a transiently assembled chromophore from electron-deficient phthalimide moiety and iodide anion through an anion-π interaction in solvent cage followed by diffusion to generate solvated free radical species to react with C-H substrates. The simplicity, practicality, and broad substrate scope of this method highlight the synthetic power of photocatalysis through transiently assembled chromophore, and will hopefully inspire further developments of low cost photocatalysis based on various non-covalent interactions, which are prevalent in supramolecular chemistry and biosystems, for sustainable organic synthesis.     

Temperature Dependence of the Ratios of C—H (C—D) Bond Breaking Rates in Reactions of Cycloalkanes C5H10, C6H12, C6D12 with Adamantyl Carbocations in Sulfuric Acid

We have determined the differences in the parameters log A and E of the Arrhenius equations for the kinetic isotope effect (KIE) (c-C₆H₁₂/c-C₆D₁₂) and the 5/6 effect (c-C₅H₁₀/c-C₆H₁₂) in reactions of the C—H bonds of cycloalkanes with adamantyl (Ad⁺) carbocations (1-adamantanol in 92.8% H₂SO₄, 40-97 °C). We have established the compensation relations between log A and E for the kinetic isotope effect and the 5/6 effect for anthracene (AH⁺), hydroxymethyl (CH₂OH⁺), Ad⁺ carbocations and the hypothetical "infinitely strong reagent," supporting a hydride transfer mechanism in such reactions.     

An infrared and Raman spectroscopic study of Td-type 4,4′-bipyridylcadmium(II) tetracyanometallate (II) benzene (1/2) clathrates: Cd(C10H8N2)Cd(CN)4 · 2C6H6 and Cd(C10H8N2)Hg(CN)4 · 2C6H6

Two new benzene clathrates of the form Cd(4,4-bipyridyl)M(CN)₄ · 2C₆H₆, (M=Cd or Hg) have been prepared in powder form. Their spectral data were compared with those of the corresponding host complexes and found to be consistent with the host structure found in Td-type clathrates.     

Solvent-free and direct C(sp)–H amination of adamantanes by grinding

A facile, direct and environmentally benign conversion of C(sp³)–H bonds to C(sp³)–N bonds using substoichiometric amount of aprotic superelectrophiles polyhalomethane–AlX₃ has been achieved by grinding under solvent-free conditions at room temperature in air. It is a general and simple method for the direct amination of adamantanes, and a series of aminoadamantanes of azoles, arylamines or heteroarylamines were obtained in good to excellent yields. The advantages of this amination are atom economy, solvent-free, chemoselectivity, short reaction time and high yields.     

Synthesis of a C(9)—C(13) fragment of acutiphycin from levoglucosan

Alkylation of (1R,2R,5R)-2-benzenesulfonyl-6,8-dioxa-bicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one, which is accessible from levoglucosan, afforded (1R,2R,5R)-2-benzenesylfonyl-2,4,4-trimethyl-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one. This was further converted into (1S,2R,3S,5R)-2,4,4-trimethyl-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-ol representing the C9—C13 fragment of acutiphycin molecule.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Luminescence Property of a New Binuclear Cage-like Samarium(Ⅲ) Complex Sm2(C7H4ClCOO)6(C(12)H8N2)2(H2O)2

A new binuclear cage-like samarium(Ⅲ) complex Sm2(C7H4ClCOO)6(C(12)H8N2)2(H2O)2(1) with samarium(Ⅲ) nitrate, m-chlorobenzoic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline(phen) was synthesized. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1, with a = 8.0217(2), b = 12.9037(4), c = 15.3764(5) ?, α = 85.373(3)o, β = 84.396(3)o, γ = 80.443(3)o, V = 1558.64(8) ?~3, Dc = 1.636 g/cm^3, Z = 2, F(000) = 806, the final GOOF = 1.051, R = 0.0754 and wR = 0.1388. The whole molecule consists of two samarium ions bridged by four m-chlorobenzoic acid anions. The Sm(III) ion is coordinated by eight atoms to give a distorted square antiprism coordination geometry. The TG analysis and fluorescent properties of 1 were studied.     

Synthesis of Highly Regioregular,Head-to-Tail Coupled Poly(3-octylesterthiophene) via C―H/C―H Coupling Polycondensation

Highly regioregular,head-to-tail coupled poly(3-octylesterthiophene)was synthesized by the Pd-catalysed oxidative the effects of various reaction factors including polymerization temperature,solvents and catalysts etc.on the yield,molecular weight and structural regioregularity of the resultant polymers were systematically studied.The optical,electrochemical and crystallization properties of the resultant P3OET with different HT regioregularities in solution and film state were studied by UV-Vis and fluorescent spectroscopy,cyclic voltammetry and X-ray diffraction(XRD),resepectively.     

Complexation of N-Allyl Derivatives of Morpholinium with Copper(I) Halides: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [C4H8ON(C3H5)2]+[Cu4Cl5]–, [C4H8ONH(C3H5)]+[CuBr2]–, and [C4H8ONH(C3H5)]+[CuBr1.41Cl0.59]–

The compounds [C₄H₈ON(C₃H₅)₂]⁺[Cu₄Cl₅]^– (I), [C₄H₈ONH(C₃H₅)]⁺[CuBr₂]^– (II), and [C₄H₈ONH(C₃H₅)]⁺[CuBr_1.41Cl_0.59]^– (III) were prepared for the first time by ac electrochemical synthesis from mono- and di-N-allyl derivatives of morpholinium and copper(I) halides in ethanol solution and structurally characterized. In the structure of I π-complex, the centrosymmetric Cu₈Cl₁₀ fragments are associated into layers perpendicular to the b axis. The N,N"-diallylmorpholinium cation functions as a bridge, which coordinates two copper atom of the adjacent inorganic fragments by both allyl groups. The trigonal-pyramidal surrounding of the Cu(I) atom, as well as the distorted tetrahedral coordination sphere of Cu(2), involves three chlorine atoms and the C=C bond, whereas the planar trigonal surrounding of the Cu(3) atom and trigonal-pyramidal surrounding of the Cu(4) atom involve only chlorine atoms. In the isostructural II and III σ-complexes, the edge-shared CuX₄ tetrahedra form the infinite copper-halide chains running along the a axis. The inorganic fragments and organic N-allylmorpholinium cations are united into the three-dimensional crystal structures by N–H···X and C–H···X (X = Cl, Br) hydrogen bonds.