Preparation of high purity 1,2-diols by catalytic oxidation of linear terminal alkenes with H202 in the presence of carboxylic acids under solvent-free conditions

The oxidation of terminal alkenes was smoothly catalyzed by a recyclable and environmentally friendly catalytic system: [(C18H37)2N(CH3)2]3[PW4O16]/H2O2/formic acid. This new catalytic system is not only capable of catalyzing oxidation of terminal alkenes with a phase-transfer character, but also under solvent-free conditions, avoiding the use of chlorinated solvents. Many different kinds of terminal alkenes could be converted to the corresponding 1,2-diols of high purity in high yields. The catalyst could be easily separated and reused after reaction. Both fresh and used [(C18H37)2N(CH3)2]3[PW4O16] catalyst was characterized by Raman and FTIR.     

W(CO)5]-catalyzed endo- or exo-cycloisomerization reactions of 1,1-disubstituted 4-pentyn-1-ols: experimental and theoretical studies

The [W(CO)5]-catalyzed cycloisomerization reaction of 1,1-disubstituted 4-pentyn-1-ol derivatives has been studied from both, an experimental and theoretical point of view. Three different catalytic systems have been evaluated {preformed [(thf)W(CO)5], [W(CO)6]/excess Et3N, and [W(CO)6]/2 mol % Et3N]. We have found that the reaction proceeds to give the formal endo- or exo-cycloisomerization products depending on the amount of Et3N used and on the substitution along the alkyl chain of the starting alkynol. The theoretical study allowed us to find the mechanisms of the reactions which explain the formation of the formal endo- or exo-cycloisomerization products.     

Ho改性OMS-2催化CO选择性还原NO的研究

采用水热法一步合成了Ho改性的OMS-2催化剂(Hox-OMS-2)，并对其CO选择性催化还原NO(CO-SCR)性能进行了研究。研究结果表明，当Ho/Mn摩尔比为0.05时，Ho0.05-OMS-2催化剂在225 ℃表现出非常有吸引力的CO-SCR活性，可实现接近100%的NO转化率和N2选择性。Ho的掺杂过量时会导致催化剂团聚。此外，Ho0.05-OMS-2催化剂具有较好的抗SO2性能。通过XRD、BET、XPS、H2-TPR对催化剂进行表征，探究Ho物种的掺杂对OMS-2催化剂的物理化学性质的影响。结果表明，Hox-OMS-2催化剂低温活性的增强可归因于晶格膨胀、较低的结晶度、高比表面积、较高的Mn4 含量和更多的表面氧空位。     

水溶性三维有序超分子和共价有机聚合物

总结了近年来在水溶性三维超分子聚合物、 超分子有机框架、 超分子-金属有机框架杂化结构、 超分子-共价-金属有机框架杂化结构及共价有机框架合成、 催化和输送功能方面的研究进展, 指出了有序三维聚合物未来研究面临的挑战并展望今后的发展方向.     

Phenylimido Functionalization of alpha-[PW12O40]3-

A synthetic route of potentially wide scope is reported herein for the organoimido functionalization of polyoxotungstates. This report focuses on the reaction between the monovacant lacunary polyoxotungstate, alpha-((n-C4H9)4N)4H3[PW11O39], and W(NC6H5)Cl4 in anhydrous acetonitrile. Evidence from 1H, 31P, 183W, and 1H-183W HMQC NMR spectroscopy, as well as cyclic voltammetry, electronic absorption, and elemental analysis, is presented for the formation of alpha-[PW12O39(NC6H5)]3- (2) of Cs symmetry, which is structurally related to Td alpha-[PW12O40]3- (3) by formal oxide substitution. The electronic structure of 2 is significantly perturbed from 3 with significant arylimido-->tungsten charge transfer, primarily localized to the W(NC6H5) fragment with secondary charge delocalization onto the remaining W and corner-shared bridging O atoms. This is consistent with the approximately 800 ppm downfield 183W NMR shift for the phenylimido-tungsten, modest cathodic shifts in reversible redox potentials, electronic and IR spectra, and density functional theory calculations.     

Synthesizing Strained Azatriseptane Frameworks

Embedding seven-membered rings into polycyclic aromatic molecules is attractive as they can exert an influence on molecular conformation that ultimately changes the solubility and π-electronics. The considerations in designing and synthesizing a highly strained azatriseptane framework are discussed herein. We employ a twofold macrocyclization strategy to form the [7,7,7]-system and through scoping various strategies identify that the Friedel–Crafts approach is the key. In addition to the successes presented here, the synthetic limitations we have identified highlight the key challenges in forming triseptane frameworks and pave the way for second-generation analogues that may have various applications in optical and electronic organic materials.     

Catalytic Asymmetric Construction of Axially Chiral Indole-Based Frameworks: An Emerging Area

Axially chiral indole-based frameworks have been recognized as a class of important five-membered heterobiaryls and developing catalytic asymmetric approaches for constructing these frameworks in an enantioselective manner is highly desirable. In recent years, synthetic chemists have paid much attention to this research field, and rapid developments have occurred. At this point, a range of axially chiral indole-based scaffolds have been constructed via various catalytic asymmetric reactions based on different strategies. Thus, the catalytic asymmetric construction of axially chiral indole-based frameworks has become an emerging area. This minireview summarizes the rapid advances in this field and gives some insights into future developments, which will help this research field to thrive.     

Zr(IV)-monosubstituted Keggin-type dimeric polyoxometalates: synthesis, characterization, catalysis of H2O2-based oxidations, and theoretical study

The previously unknown Zr(IV)-monosubstituted Keggin-type polyoxometalates (Zr-POMs), (n-Bu4N)7H[{PW11O39Zr(mu-OH)}2] (1), (n-Bu4N)8[{PW11O39Zr(mu-OH)}2] (2), and (n-Bu4N)9[{PW11O39Zr}2(mu-OH)(mu-O)] (3) differing in their protonation state, have been prepared starting from heteropolyacid H5PW11ZrO40.14H2O. The compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, potentiometric titration, X-ray single-crystal structure, and IR, Raman, and 31P and 183W NMR spectroscopy. The single-crystal X-ray analysis of 2 reveals that two Keggin structural units [PW11O39Zr]3- are linked through two hydroxo bridges Zr-(OH)-Zr with Zr(IV) in 7-fold coordination. The IR spectra of 1 and 2 show a characteristic band at 772 cm(-1), which moves to 767 cm(-1) for 3, reflecting deprotonation of the Zr-(OH)-Zr bond. Potentiometric titration with methanolic Bu4NOH indicates that 1-3 contain 2, 1, and 0 acid protons, respectively. (83W NMR reveals Cs symmetry of 2 and 3 in dry MeCN, while for 1, it discovers nonequivalence of its two subunits and their distortion resulting from localization of the acidic proton on one of the Zr-O-W bridging O atoms. The (31)P NMR spectra of 2 and 3 differ insignificantly in dry MeCN, showing only signals at delta -12.46 and -12.44 ppm, respectively, while the spectrum of 1 displays two resonances at delta -12.3 (narrow) and -13.2 (broad) ppm, indicating slow proton exchange on the (31)P NMR time scale. The theoretical calculations carried out at the density functional theory level on the dimeric species 1-3 propose that protonation at the Zr-O-Zr bridging site is more favorable than protonation at Zr-O-W sites. Calculations also revealed that the doubly bridged hydroxo structure is thermodynamically more stable than the singly bridged oxo structure, in marked contrast with analogous Ti- and Nb-monosubstituted polyoxometalates. The interaction of 1-3 with H(2)O and H(2)O(2) in MeCN has been studied by both (31)P and (183)W NMR. The stability of the [PW(11)O(39)ZrOH](4-) structural unit toward at least 100-fold excess of H2O2 in MeCN was confirmed by both NMR and Raman spectroscopy. The interaction of 1 and 2 with H2O in MeCN produces most likely monomeric species (n-Bu4N)3+n[PW11O39Zr(OH)(n(H2O)(3-n)] (n = 0 and 1) showing a broad 31P NMR signal at delta -13.2 ppm, while interaction with H2O2 leads to the formation of an unstable peroxo species (delta -12.3 ppm), which reacts rapidly with cyclohexene, producing 2-cyclohexen-1-one and trans-cyclohexane-1,2-diol. Both 1 and 2 show a pronounced catalytic activity in H2O2 decomposition and H2O2-based oxidation of organic substrates, including cyclohexene, alpha-pinene, and 2,3,6-trimethylphenol. The oxidation products are consistent with those of a homolytic oxidation mechanism. On the contrary, 3 containing no acid protons reacts with neither H2O nor H2O2 and shows negligible catalytic activity. The Zr-monosubstituted polyoxometalates can be used as tractable homogeneous probes of Zr single-site heterogeneous catalysts in studying mechanisms of H2O2-based oxidations.     

磷钨杂多酸类离子液体催化环戊烯选择性氧化制备戊二醛

以H_2O_2为氧化剂,将一系列磷钨杂多酸类离子液体用于催化环戊烯(CPE)选择性氧化制备戊二醛(GA)反应,筛选出催化活性最高的催化剂为[π-C_5H_5NC_(16)H_(33)]_3PW_4O_(16).分别探讨了溶剂种类、用量、催化剂用量、H_2O_2用量、反应温度和反应时间等因素对反应的影响.确定了优化的反应条件:5 mL乙酸乙酯,n(Cat.)∶n(H_2O_2)∶n(CPE)=0.03∶50∶33,35℃,18 h,环戊烯的转化率达100%,戊二醛的选择性达87%.催化剂[π-C_5H_5NC_(16)H_(33)]_3PW_4O_(16)循环使用7次后,戊二醛的选择性仍保持在80%以上.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemistry of Two Complexes(YLn)3+[PW12O40]3-(L=Me2SO, Me2NCHO)

The reaction of a-H3[PWi2O40]with Y(NO3)3 in the presence of DMF or DMSO leads to two complexes complex 1 consists of discrete [YLn]3 cations and α-Keggin heteropolyanions [PW12O40]3-, whereas, in complex 2,donor-acceptor interaction results in a cation-anion-cation triplet. In addition, the electrochemical behavior of the two complexes indicates the usual successive reduction processes of the W atoms in the anions.     

离子液体中氧化锰八面体分子筛催化醇的氧化

按文献方法制备了3种八面体MnO6分子筛催化剂K-OMS-2、H-K-OMS-2和Cu-OMS-2,用SEM和XRD测试技术表征了它们的结构和组成。 考察了这3种催化剂对用氧气选择性氧化醇为相应的醛或酮的催化作用,研究了采用不同OMS-2在离子液体[bmim]PF₆中反应时间和反应温度对催化反应的影响。 其中H-K-OMS-2对苄醇和烯丙醇氧化的转化率和选择性均超过90%。 催化剂和离子液体可分别用萃取法和减压蒸馏法从反应体系中回收,其中减压蒸馏法回收循环使用效果较好。     

Synthesis and characterization of the Keggin-type ruthenium-nitrido derivative [PW11O39{RuN}]4- and evidence of its electrophilic reactivity

The ruthenium-nitrido POM derivative [PW11O39{RuVIN}]4- has been synthesized by reaction between [PW11O39]7- and [RuVINCl5]2- or [RuVINCl4]-. Its molecular structure has been confirmed from multinuclear 31P and 183W NMR spectroscopy together with an EXAFS study, while the oxidation state of the ruthenium bearing the nitrido ligand has been inferred both from 183W NMR and XANES analysis at the Ru-K edge. The potential of [PW11O39{RuVIN}]4- in N-atom transfer reactions has been demonstrated through reaction with triphenylphosphine, which ultimately leads to the release of the bis(triphenylphosphane)iminium cation [PPh3=N=PPh3]+ through several intermediates, among which the phosphoraniminato derivative [PW11O39{RuVNPh3}]3- has been structurally characterized. Its unusual oxidation state is in accordance with its EPR spectrum.     

Aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition of tungsten oxide films from polyoxotungstate precursors: active photocatalysts

Aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition of polyoxotungstate precursors [n-Bu4N]2[W6O19] and [n-Bu4N]4H3[PW11O39] produces films of WO(3 - x) and WO3 on glass substrates; the WO3 films show significant photocatalytic decomposition of a test organic pollutant--stearic acid--when irradiated with either 254 or 365 nm radiation.     

Polyoxometalate monolayers in Langmuir-Blodgett films

Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films of a variety of polyoxometalates of different shapes, sizes, and charges were prepared by taking advantage of the adsorption properties of these polyanions on a positively charged monolayer of an organic surfactant spread on water. Three different aspects were investigated. 1) The electrochemical and electrochromic properties of LB films containing the easily reducible polyoxoanion [P2Mo18O62]6-. Absorbance changes of these LB films deposited onto an ITO substrate have been induced by repeated switching of the applied potential. These changes are due to the formation of the colored reduced forms of the polyanion. Coloration and bleaching of the LB film occur very quickly and are reversible. 2) The preparation of LB films based on magnetic polyoxometalates, such as the Keggin anions, [CoW12O40]6- and [SiMn(OH2)W11O39]6-, or containing magnetic clusters of increasing nuclearities such as [Co4(H2O)2(PW9O34)2]10- and [Co4(H2O)2(P2W15O62)2]16- based on a Co4O16 ferromagnetic cluster, and the polyoxometalates [Co9(OH)3(H2O)6(HPO4)2(PW9O34)3]16- and [Ni9(OH)3-(H2O)6(HPO4)2(PW9O34)3]16- based on a nonanuclear M9O36 cluster. 3) The preparation of LB films of the giant heteropolyoxomolybdate, [Na3(NH4)12][Mo57Fe6(NO)6O174(OH)3-(H2O)24]76 H2O.     

氧化锰八面体分子筛(OMS-2)在有机分子清洁合成中的催化氧化应用

氧化锰八面体分子筛具有优异的氧化性、离子交换性和导电性等性能,被广泛应用于环保、半导体、有机合成等诸多领域。由于体相存在混合价态Mnn+和丰富的表面缺陷空位,使该分子筛同O2或H2O2等绿色氧化剂之间容易发生快速电子转移,活化绿色氧化剂,近年来作为非均相催化剂和功能性载体应用于有机分子的清洁合成中,表现出优异的催化活性、反应选择性和结构稳定性。本文综述了近年来OMS-2催化剂在有机分子清洁氧化合成中,及作为具有电子转移介质性能的载体材料的研究进展,并对未来发展提出了展望。     

基于溶剂的结构效应构筑新颖的多金属氧酸盐超分子化合物

摘要 选用不同的溶剂并在水热合成的条件下得到了二个经典Dawson型有机无机杂化的超分子化合物,即(H2BBI)3P2W18O62?H2O (1)和H2(H2BBI)2P2W18O62?2H2O (2), (BBI为1,4-二咪唑基丁烷), 通过单晶X-射线衍射、元素分析、红外光谱、光催化, 对化合物1和2的结构和性质进行了测试和表征. X-射线单晶衍射分析表明化合物1是通过多金属氧酸盐Dawson的端氧, 有机配体BBI的N原子以及游离的水分子构筑成的新颖的三维超分子结构. 化合物2是通过改变化合物1的溶剂来转变有机配体BBI在空间的排布使化合物2结晶在手性的空间群P1. 并对化合物1和2 的光催化性质进行了研究。     

Role of manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieves in styrene epoxidation

Manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieves having 2 x 2 tunnel structure (OMS-2) and synthesized by different methods were used for studying styrene oxidation with tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) as the oxidant. The catalytic activity of the as-synthesized OMS-2 materials was investigated. The physical and chemical properties of the OMS-2 materials are related to their activity in styrene oxidation. This particular study emphasizes the acid-base properties and the porous nature of these materials, and their role in styrene oxidation. Results of styrene oxidation reveal that acidity coupled with high porosity play a crucial role in these catalytic reactions. A desired acidity coupled with pore volume found in OMS-2 synthesized by reflux methods (OMS-2(R)) and high-temperature methods (OMS-2(HT)) produces materials with higher styrene conversion and styrene oxide selectivity when compared with OMS-2 synthesized by solvent free (OMS-2(S)), microwave (OMS-2(MW)), or hydrothermal methods (OMS-2(HY)). Transition metal doped OMS-2 catalysts show better selectivity of styrene oxide when compared to their undoped catalysts.     

Synthesis and formation mechanism of nanoneedles and nanorods of manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieve using an ionic liquid

Single-crystalline cryptomelane-type manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieve (OMS-2) nanoneedles and nanorods were prepared by a solution-phase approach in the presence of an ionic liquid 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([BMIM]BF4). [BMIM]BF4 can act as a cosolvent, structure-directing agent, and reducing reagent in the reaction system. Based on the redox reaction of MnCl2 and KMnO4 in the mixed solvents of water and [BMIM]BF4, the formation of OMS-2 nanoneedles followed the rolling mechanism with lamellae as an intermediate. However, the direct reaction of KMnO4 with [BMIM]BF4 resulted in the formation of OMS-2 nanorods with diameters as small as 3-6 nm. The formation mechanism of OMS-2 nanostructures was discussed.     

1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑磷钨酸盐的制备及其对酯化反应的催化性能

以溴化1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑盐([bmim]Br)和磷钨酸(H3PW12O40)为原料制备了1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑磷钨酸盐([bmim]3PW12O40)催化剂,并用傅里叶变换红外光谱、热重分析-差示扫描量热法、正丁胺电位滴定及元素分析等技术对催化剂进行了表征,考察了催化剂对乙醇与乙酸酯化合成乙酸乙酯反应的催化活性.结果表明,[bmim]3PW12O40中有3个结晶水,并保持有H3PW12O40的Keggin结构和酸强度,[bmim]3PW12O40的酸量明显少于H3PW12O40的酸量.在乙醇与乙酸酯化合成乙酸乙酯反应中,[bmim]3PW12O40催化剂具有较高的催化活性和较好的重复使用性能.     

Mixed-addenda vanadium-substituted polyfluorooxometalates: synthesis, characterization, and catalytic aerobic oxidation

For the first time, mixed-addenda vanadium-substituted polyfluorooxometalates, PFOMs, have been synthesized. Depending on the workup procedure used, two types of compounds were prepared. The first PFOM was a quasi Wells--Dawson type compound, [H2F6NaVVW17O56]8-, and the second a mixture of vanadium-substituted polyfluorooxometalates of the Keggin structure, XVIVW11FnO40 - n (X = H2, V, W; n = 1-4). From the X-ray diffraction analysis, [H2F6NaVVW17O56]8- has an elliptic (egg) shape with a central sodium atom surrounded by six fluorine atoms in a trigonal prism coordination. One may differentiate between two types of addenda atoms to be found in belt and capped positions. According to 1H, 19F, and 51V NMR analysis, it is concluded that vanadium is isomorphically substituted in both the belt and capped position of [H2F6NaVVW17O56]8-. The mixture of vanadium-substituted PFOMs of the Keggin structure was shown, by HPLC and ESR, to contain at least two species of different charge and of a different vanadium environment. The [H2F6NaVVW17O56]8- PFOM was active for the catalytic aerobic oxidation of alkyl aromatic compounds in biphasic (water-catalyst and substrate) media. The reaction selectivity (autoxidation versus oxydehydrogenation) depended on the substrate and reaction conditions such as temperature and oxygen pressure. The selectivity to oxydehydrogenation was significantly higher compared to the prototypical cobalt acetate catalytic system.