Synthesis of CuI Trifluoromethylselenates for Trifluoromethylselenolation of Aryl and Alkyl Halides

The development of new strategies for synthesis of trifluoromethylthiolate compounds is of considerable importance in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. Accordingly, currently much attention is being devoted to the development of effective methods and reagents for their synthesis. In contrast, considerably less effort has been afforded to the development of preparing C?SeCF₃ bonds. Herein we report a concise route to synthesize a family of copper(I) trifluoromethylselenolate reagents by the reaction of CuI with the Ruppert’s reagent (Me₃SiCF₃), KF, and elemental selenium in the presence of dinitrogen ligands in CH₃CN at room temperature. The reagent [Cu(bpy)(SeCF₃)]₂ was proven to be air‐stable and highly efficient for nucleophilic trifluoromethylthselenolation of a broad range of (hetero)aryl halides and alkyl halides. This method represents a powerful protocol for the construction trifluoromethylselenolate compounds.     

Redoxreaktionen an nickelorganokomplexen durch nitrosoverbindungen und aliphatische aldehyde: Möglichkeiten des einsatzes der spintrapmethode

ESR investigations of the reaction between (bipy)Ni(C₂H₅)₂ and aromatic nitroso compounds (RNO) show the formation of paramagnetic, unstable complexes containing the radical RNO^. which is followed by elimination of nitroxide radicals C₂H₅(R)NO^..(bipy)Ni(COD) is oxidized by RNO to give nickel(I) species and several trapped radicals derived from COD. In the presence of aldehydes no paramagnetic nickel species, but ethyl radicals and spin adducts of the aldehydes can be observed. The mechanism of the reaction is discussed.     

Recent Progress Toward Trifluoromethylselenolation Reactions

Recently, a great deal of work has been done in the construction of C–CF₃ or C–SCF₃ bonds, because these fluorine groups display remarkable biological properties. Despite a trifluoromethylseleno group like CF₃ or SCF₃ may also have potential biological activity, the work on the construction of the C–SeCF₃ bond is rarely reported. This mini‐review highlights recent developments in trifluoromethylselenolation reactions using fluorine reagents, such as (Me₄N )SeCF₃ , ClSeCF₃ , [(bpy)Cu(SeCF₃ )]₂, Me₃SiCF₃ , and HCF₃ . Five approaches to the trifluoromethylselenolation of organic compounds are summarized: (1) trifluoromethylselenolation of aryl, alkyl, and heteroaryl halides, aromatic compounds, and boronic acids; (2) trifluoromethylselenolation of terminal alkynes and propargylic chlorides; (3) trifluoromethylselenolation of allylic bromides, vinyl halides, α‐bromo‐α,β‐unsaturated carbonyl compounds, and acyl chlorides; (4) trifluoromethylselenolation of diazo compounds; and (5) synthesis of trifluoromethyl selenides from selenocyanates and fluoroform.     

Highly Efficient CSeCF3 Coupling of Aryl Iodides Enabled by an Air‐Stable Dinuclear PdI Catalyst

Building on our recent disclosure of catalysis at dinuclear Pd^I sites, we herein report the application of this concept to the realization of the first catalytic method to convert aryl iodides into the corresponding ArSeCF₃ compounds. Highly efficient C? SeCF₃ coupling of a range of aryl iodides was achieved, enabled by an air‐, moisture‐, and thermally stable dinuclear Pd^I catalyst. The novel SeCF₃‐bridged dinuclear Pd^I complex 3 was isolated, studied for its catalytic competence and shown to be recoverable. Experimental and computational data are presented in support of dinuclear Pd^I catalysis.     

Insight into PdCl2(bipy) complex as an efficient catalyst for heck reaction and kinetic investigations in homogeneous medium

PdCl₂(bipy) complex (bipy = 2,2′-bipyrydine) efficiently catalyzes the vinylation of aryl halides. The activity of this catalyst for the Heck reactionwas demonstrated for a variety of aryl halides and olefins in the presence of different organic and inorganic bases. The catalyst is stable under the reaction conditions and no degradation was observed. The kinetics of the Heck coupling of styrene with iodobenzene using the PdCl₂(bipy) complex with potassium acetate as a base was studied over a temperature range of 393–413 K in 2-nitro-2-methyl-1-propanol medium. An empirical rate model has been proposed to fit the observed data and is found to be in good agreement with experimental results. The activation energy of the reactionwas found to be 98.70 kJ/mol.     

2,-5-diselena-3,3,4,4-tetrafluorohexane and 2,5-diselena-1,1,1,6,6,6-hexafluorohexane and their platinum and palladium chloride complexes

The diselenoethers, CH₃SeCF₂CF₂SeCH₃ and CF₃SeCH₂CH₂ SeCF₃ are described. 1:1 Complexes are formed between these ligands and platinum(II) and palladium(II) chloride.     

Kinetics and mechanism of oxidation of excited state Tris-(2,2′-bipyridyl)-ruthenium (II) complex by peroxomonosulfate,peroxodisulfate, and peroxodiphosphate

Excitation of Ru(bipy)₃²⁺ ion by visible radiation of wavelength λ = 436 nm in aqueous medium in presence of inorganic peroxides, peroxomonosulfate (PMS), peroxodisulfate (PDS), and peroxodiphosphate (PDP) was found to generate Ru(bipy)₃³⁺. The kinetics of this photochemical oxidation of Ru(bipy)₃²⁺ by each peroxide was followed spectrophotometrically and found to obey a total second-order, first-order each in [Ru(bipy)₃²⁺] and [peroxide]. In the absence of light, thermal reaction of PMS and PDS with Ru(bipy)₃²⁺ occurred but only when at 1.0 M [H⁺] and > 10^?2M [peroxide]. The reaction of PMS with the complex is found to be cyclic, ie., Ru(bipy)₃³⁺ formed oxidizes PMS itself and such a reaction was not observed in the case of PDS and PDP. The effects of pH, [peroxide], and [Ru(bipy)₃²⁺] on the visible light induced oxidation of Ru(bipy)₃²⁺ by these peroxides are investigated. The results are discussed with suitable reaction mechanisms.     

Trifluormethylselenyl-Verbindungen des N,P und As

Trifluoromethylselenyl Compounds of N, P, and As The reaction of CF₃SeBr with NH₃ leads, depending on conditions, to (CF₃Se)_nNH_3?n, where n = 1, 2 or 3. CF₃SNCO reacts with CF₃SeNH₂ to give CF₃SNHCONHSeCF₃, and (CF₃Se)₃N with P(C₆H₅)₃ provides CF₃SeN ?P(C₆H₅)₃. (CF₃Se)₃E (where E = P, As) is formed by the reaction of Hg(SeCF₃)₂ with EBr₃ in CS₂. Analogously, from Hg(SeCF₃)₂ and P₂J₄ in CS₂ (CF₃Se)₂PP(SeCF₃)₂ is obtained that contains (CF₃Se)₃P as a contamination. While reacting C₆H₅PJ₂ or C₆H₅P(J)(J)C₆H₅ with Hg(seCF₃)₂ respectiverly C₆H₅P(SeCF₃)₂ is formed. The latter can be also obtained from (C₆H₅P)₅ and CF₃SeSeCF₃. IR, ¹⁹F, ³¹P, ⁷⁷Se NMR, and MS data are given.     

Preparations of Saturated N‐P‐N Type Secondary Phosphine Oxides and their Applications in Cross‐Coupling Reactions

A series of cyclohexane‐1,2‐diamine ( 3a – 3d ) and benzene‐1,2‐diamine derivatives ( 3e – 3h ) were pre‐ pared. Followed by hydrolysis, the reaction of 3a – 3c with PCl₃ successfully led to the formation of cor‐ responding metastable saturated heteroatom‐substituted secondary phosphine oxides (HASPO 4a – 4c ), a tautomer of the saturated heteroatom‐substituted phosphinous acid (HAPA). Whereas ambient‐stable diamine‐coordinated palladium complexes were obtained, HAPA‐coordinated palladium complexes were not successfully synthesized. The molecular structures of HASPO 4c , Pd(OAc)₂(3a) , PdBr₂(3b) and Pd(OAc)₂(3c) and [Cu(NO₃)(3d)⁺][NO₃ ^? ] were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction method. Catalysis of in‐situ Suzuki‐Miyaura cross‐coupling reactions for aryl bromides and phenylboronic acid using diamine 3a as ancillary ligand showed that the optimized reaction condition at 60 °C is the combination of 2 mmol % 3a /3.0 mmol KOH/1.0 mL 1,4‐dioxane/1 mmol % Pd(OAc)₂. Moreover, moderate reactivity was observed when using aryl chlorides as substrates (supporting infor‐ mation). When diamine 3d was employed in Heck reaction, good tolerance of functional groups of aryl bromides were observed while using 4‐bromoanisole and styrene as substrates. The optimized condi‐ tion for Heck reaction at 100 °C is 3 mmol % 3d /3.0 mmol CsF/1.0 mL toluene/3 mmol % Pd(OAc)₂. In general, cyclohexane‐1,2‐diamine derivatives exhibited better catalytic properties than those of benzene‐1,2‐diamines.     

The effect of the coordination sphere of the platinum catalyst on the course of the direct С–С coupling in the systems Pt<Superscript>II</Superscript>–ArH–ArI–base. The experimental and theoretical (DFT) study

The composition of coupling products in reaction of arenes with aryl iodides catalyzed with Pt(phen)Cl₂, Pt(bipy)Cl₂, Pt(py)₂Cl₂ and K₂PtCl₄ complexes was studied. Based on quantum-chemical calculations of the charges on platinum atoms, the energies of the frontier molecular orbitals of the metal complexes and substrates an approach is proposed to forecasting the effect of the structure of the catalyst on the direction of the reaction towards the homo or cross-coupling.     

Darstellung und Reaktionen von Selenocarbonyldifluorid und seines cyclischen Dimeren 2,2,4,4-Tetrafluor-1,3-diselenetan [l]

Inhaltsübersicht. Das erstmals hergestellte B(SeCF₃)₃ zerfällt unter dem katalytischen Einfluß von Alkalifluoriden zu F₂C=Se und BF₃. In Anwesenheit von BF₃ polymerisiert F₂CSe bereits. bei ?;80°C. Oberhalb 150°C depolymerisiert (F₂CSe)_n wieder zu F₂C=Se und. Durch Halogenaddition an F₂C = Se gewinnt man F₂XCSeX (X = Cl, Br). Das in der Reihe Cl_3–nF_nCSeCl noch fehlende Cl₂FCSeCl wird durch Umsetzung von CSe₂, ClF und Cl₂ synthetisiert. F_nCl_3–nCSeCl (n = 1. 2) liefert mit Zinn die entsprechenden symmetrischen Diselane, mit AgCN die Selenocyanate. Durch Halogenaustausch mit BX₃ (X = Cl, Br) wird umgewandelt. XC(S)Cl reagiert mit Hg(SeCF₃)₂ zu CF₃SeC(S)X (X = F, Cl. CF₃Se). Daraus werden durch Chloraddition die entsprechenden Sulfenylchloride synthetisiert. IR-NMR- und Massenspektren der neu hergestellten Substanzen werden angegeben. Preparation and Reactions of SeCF₂ and its Cyclic Dimer 2,2,4,4-Tetrafluoro-1,3-diselenetane Abstract. B(SeCF₃)₃, prepared for the first time, decomposes under the influence of alkali metal fluorides to F₂C=Se and BF₃. In presence of BF₃, SeCF₂ polymerizes even at ?80°C. Above 150°C (F₂CSe)n depolymerizes to F₂C = Se and Halogen addition to F₂C=Se produces F₂XCSeX (X = Cl, Br). The compound Cl₂FCSeCl could be synthesized by the reaction of CSe₂ with ClF and Cl₂. These selenenylchlorides react with tin producing the corresponding symmetric diselenides whereas with AgCN the selenocyanates are formed. can be transformed to through halogen exchange reaction with BX₃ (X = Cl, Br). XC(S)Cl reacts with Hg(SeCF₃)₂ to give CF₃SeC(S)X (X = F, Cl. CF₃Se), from which the corresponding sulfenylchlorides can be synthesized by chlorine addition. I.r., n.m.r., and mass spectra of the newly prepared compounds are reported.     

Divergent Reactivity of a Dinuclear (NHC)Nickel(I) Catalyst versus Nickel(0) Enables Chemoselective Trifluoromethylselenolation

We herein showcase the ability of NHC‐coordinated dinuclear Ni^I–Ni^I complexes to override fundamental reactivity limits of mononuclear (NHC)Ni⁰ catalysts in cross‐couplings. This is demonstrated with the development of a chemoselective trifluoromethylselenolation of aryl iodides catalyzed by a Ni^I dimer. A novel SeCF₃‐bridged Ni^I dimer was isolated and shown to selectively react with Ar−I bonds. Our computational and experimental reactivity data suggest dinuclear Ni^I catalysis to be operative. The corresponding Ni⁰ species, on the other hand, suffers from preferred reaction with the product, ArSeCF₃, over productive cross‐coupling and is hence inactive.     

Synthesis of ruthenium and palladium complexes from glycosylated 2,2′-bipyridine and terpyridine ligands

A series of glucosylated mono- and di-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)pyridines were prepared from glucosyl azides and 2-ethynyl and 2,6-diethynyl pyridine via Click reaction. Glucosylation of the silver salt of 4-hydroxy-2,2′-bipyridine with acetobromoglucose afforded the corresponding glucosylated 2,2′-bipyridine. Treatment of five examples of the latter pyridine ligands with [cis-Ru(bipy)2Cl₂], [Ru(tpy)Cl₃] or [Pd(COD)Cl₂] gave the corresponding ruthenium(II) and palladium(II) complexes in 62%-quantitative yield.     

Alternativ-Liganden. XXXII [1]. Neue Tetraphosphan-Nickelkomplexe mit Tripod-Liganden des Typs XM′ (OCH2PMe2)n(CH2CH2PR2)3 – n (M′ = Si,Ge; n = 0 – 3)

Alternative Ligands. XXXII [1]. Novel Tetraphosphane Nickel Complexes with Tripod-Ligands of the Type XM′(OCH₂PMe₂)_n(CH₂CH₂PR₂)_{3 – n} (M′ = Si, Ge; n = 0 – 3) Tripod Ligands of the type XM′(OCH₂PMe₂)_n(CH₂CH₂PMe_{23 – n} (M′ = Si, Ge; n = 0 – 3) ( 1 – 6 , Table 1) have been used together with PPh₃ or PMe₃ for the preparation of novel tetraphosphane complexes of Nickel. The representatives LNiPPh₃ ( 7 – 12 ) are obtained by reaction of Ni(COD)₂ (COD = 1,5-cyclooctadiene) with the corresponding ligands and PPh₃ in toluene in moderate yields. The synthesis of the derivatives LNiPMe₃ ( 13 – 18 ) is partly ( 16 – 18 ) accomplished in analogy to the Ph₃P-complexes; compounds 13 – 16 are obtained in higher yields by reaction of Ni(PMe₃)₄ with the respective ligand. As a rule, 13 – 18 cannot be separated from by-products. The trinuclear complex FSi(CH₂CH₂PMe₂)₃[Ni(PMe₂CH₂CH₂)₃SiF]₃ ( 19 ) is formed together with 18 in the reaction of Ni(COD)₂ with 6 and PMe₃. The new compounds have been characterized (if possible) by analytical (C, H), but in general by spectroscopic investigations (IR; ¹H-, ¹³C-, ¹⁹F-, ³¹P-NMR; MS). A weak, but significant Ni → Si interaction through the cage is indicated by the following results: (i) Large low-field shifts δδ_F of 35.2 ppm ( 12 ), 38.3 ppm ( 18 ) and 37.7 ppm ( 19 ); (ii) ⁶J(PF) coupling constants [or ³J(PNiSiF) through the cage] of 6.0 Hz ( 12 ) and 7.6 Hz ( 18 ) together with a low-field shift δδ_Si of 12.8 ppm ( 12 ); (iii) NiSi distances of 3.95 Å in 7 and 3.92 Å in 12 , accompanied by a compression of the cage along the Ni ··· Si axis. An additional release from the high charge density on Ni results from π-backbonding to the phosphane ligands.     

Electron-transfer rate constants for redox systems of Fe(III)/Fe(II) complexes with 2,2′-bipyridine and/or cyanide ion as measured by the galvanostatic double pulse method

The formal standard rate constants for the redox systems, Fe(bipy)₃³⁺/Fe(bipy)₃²⁺,Fe(bipy)₂(CN)₂^?/Fe(bipy)₂(CN)₂, Fe(bipy)(CN)₄^?/Fe(bipy)(CN)₄^2? and Fe(CN)₆^3?/Fe(CN)₆^4? (bipy=2,2′-bipyridine), in aqueous solution and N,N-dimethylformamide solution are measured with the aid of the galvanostatic double pulse method. The standard rate constant decreases as the number of the coordinated 2,2′-bipyridine decreases. It is in accordance with the trend in the homogeneous rate constants for these systems and is interpreted on the basis of the extension of ligand π-orbitals. This finding may be evidence for the mechanistic similarity of the electrochemical electron-transfer reaction of a redox system to the corresponding homonuclear electron-exchange reaction occurring in solution phase. An empirical relation between rate constants for both kinds of reactions is discussed. It is noted that the maximum electrochemical rate constant is limited at a value much smaller than the one theoretically allowed.     

Rhodium and Iridium Complexes of Anionic Thione and Selone Ligands Derived from Anionic N-Heterocyclic Carbenes

The lithium salts of anionic N-heterocyclic thiones and selones [{(WCA-IDipp)E}Li(toluene)] ( 1 : E=S; 2 : E=Se; WCA=B(C₆F₅)₃, IDipp=1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolin-2-ylidene), which contain a weakly coordinating anionic (WCA) borate moiety in the imidazole backbone were reacted with Me₃SiCl, to furnish the silylated adducts (WCA-IDipp)ESiMe₃ ( 3 : E=S; 4 : E=Se). The reaction of the latter with [(η⁵-C₅Me₅)MCl₂]₂ (M=Rh, Ir) afforded the rhodium(III) and iridium(III) half-sandwich complexes [{(WCA-IDipp)E}MCl(η⁵-C₅Me₅)] ( 5 – 8 ). The direct reaction of the lithium salts 1 and 2 with a half or a full equivalent of [M(COD)Cl]₂ (M=Rh, Ir) afforded the monometallic complexes [{(WCA-IDipp)E}M(COD)] ( 9 – 12 ) or the bimetallic complexes [μ₂-{(WCA-IDipp)E}M₂(COD)₂(μ₂-Cl)] ( 13 – 16 ), respectively. The bonding situation in these complexes has been investigated by means of density functional theory (DFT) calculations, revealing thiolate or selenolate ligand character with negligible metal-chalcogen π-interaction.     

Trifluoromethylselenate(0), [SeCF3]—, and Trifluoromethyltellurate(0), [TeCF3]— — Crystalline Products of the Reduction of the Bis(trifluoromethyl)dichalkogen Compounds,E2(CF3)2 (E = Se,Te), with Tetrakis(dimethylamino)ethene (TDAE)

[Bis(dimethylamino)ethanediylidene]bis(dimethylammonium) bis(trifluoromethylchalcogenates(0)), (TDAE)[ECF₃]₂ (E = Se, Te), are quantitatively formed from the reductions of E₂(CF₃)₂ with tetrakis(dimethylamino)ethene, TDAE. Both compounds are bright yellow to orange solids which crystallize isostructurally with the corresponding sulfur derivative in the orthorhombic space group Pbca (No. 61). (TDAE)[SeCF₃]₂ has alternatively been prepared by cation exchange from [NMe₄]SeCF₃ and (TDAE)Br₂.     

Bipyridine‐Assisted Assembly of Au Nanoparticles on Cu Nanowires To Enhance the Electrochemical Reduction of CO2

We report a new strategy to prepare a composite catalyst for highly efficient electrochemical CO₂ reduction reaction (CO₂RR). The composite catalyst is made by anchoring Au nanoparticles on Cu nanowires via 4,4′‐bipyridine (bipy). The Au‐bipy‐Cu composite catalyzes the CO₂RR in 0.1 m KHCO₃ with a total Faradaic efficiency (FE) reaching 90.6 % at ?0.9 V to provide C‐products, among which CH₃CHO (25 % FE) dominates the liquid product (HCOO^?, CH₃CHO, and CH₃COO^?) distribution (75 %). The enhanced CO₂RR catalysis demonstrated by Au‐bipy‐Cu originates from its synergistic Au (CO₂ to CO) and Cu (CO to C‐products) catalysis which is further promoted by bipy. The Au‐bipy‐Cu composite represents a new catalyst system for effective CO₂RR conversion to C‐products.     

Real‐time Probing the Formation of [M(2,2‐bipyridine)2(NO3)3] (M = Ce,La, Tb) Complexes and Influence of Synthesis Parameters

Despite the strong technological importance of lanthanide complexes, their formation processes are rarely investigated. This work is dedicated to determining the influence of synthesis parameters on the formation of [Ce(bipy)₂(NO₃)₃] as well as Ce³⁺‐ and Tb³⁺‐substituted [La(bipy)₂(NO₃)₃] (bipy = 2,2′‐bipyridine) complexes. To this end, we performed in situ luminescence measurements, synchrotron‐based X‐ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, infrared spectroscopy (IR), and measured pH value and/or ion conductivity during their synthesis process under real reaction conditions. For the [Ce(bipy)₂(NO₃)₃] complex, the in situ luminescence measurements initially presented a broad emission band at 490 nm, assigned to the 5d→4f Ce³⁺ ions within the ethanolic solvation shell. Upon the addition of bipy, a red shift to 700 nm was observed. This shift was attributed to the changes in the environment of the Ce³⁺ ions, indicating their desolvation and incorporation into the [Ce(bipy)₂(NO₃)₃] complex. The induction time was reduced from 8 to 3.5 min, by increasing the reactant concentration by threefold. In contrast, [La(bipy)₂(NO₃)₃] crystallized within days instead of minutes, unless influenced by high Ce³⁺ and Tb³⁺ concentrations. Monitoring and controlling the influence of the reaction parameters on the structure of emissive complexes is important for the development of rational synthesis approaches and optimization of their structure‐related properties like luminescence.     

Reactions of tricarbonyl phosphine complexes of molybdenum(0) with mercury chloride

The reactions of tricarbonylphosphine complexes (bipy)(P)Mo(CO)₃, (bipy)= 2,2′-bipyridine and (P) = P(4-ClC₆H₄)₃, P(4-FC₆H₄)₃, P(4-CH₃C₆H₄)₃ and P(4-CH₃OV₆H₄)₃, with HgCl₂ give compounds of the type (bipy)₂Mo₂(CO)₆·HgCl₂ and (bipy)Mo(CO)₃(HgCl)(Cl), depending on the mol ratio of reactants employed. The reaction proceeds with elimination of the phosphine ligand and the coordination of HgCl₂ to molybdenum.A new tricarbonyl complex (bipy)(dppe)₂Mo₂(CO)₆ (dppe = 1,2-ethanediyl-bis(diphenylphosphine),

with the bidentate phosphine ligand, is prepared from the reaction of the (bipy)Mo(CO)₄ complex and dppe. The tricarbonyl-dppe derivative also reacts with HgCl₂ in a 1:1 mol ratio, to give (bipy)(dppe)₂Mo₂(CO)₆· 2HgCl₂ and (dppe)₃Mo₂(CO)₆·HgCl₂. An excess of mercuric chloride yields the compound (bipy)(dppe)₂Mo₂(CO)₆· 4HgCl₂.In addition, the (bipy)Mo(CO)₃(HgCl)(Cl) complex is isolated from the solution.