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.     

Direct Trifluoromethylselenolation and Fluoroalkylselenolation of C−H Bonds: Recent Advances in Reagents Development and Reactions

Due to their high lipophilicity and strong electron-withdrawing property, more and more attention has been paid to introducing trifluoromethylseleno and fluoroalkylseleno moieties into organic molecules. In this short review, we categorize the synthesis of compounds that combine selenium and fluorinated moieties into two main types: trifluoromethylselenolation (CF₃Se) and fluoroalkylselenolation (R_fSe, except CF₃Se). This review aims to provide a summary of the recent advances in direct C−H trifluoromethylselenolation and fluoroalkylselenolation from the synthesis of trifluoromethylselenolation and fluoroalkylselenolation reagents to their application. Based on the method of how the R_fSe group was introduced, the main content is divided into three parts: transition-metal-free reactions, transition-metal-mediated/catalyzed reactions and photo-catalyzed reactions. The general substrate scope, mechanism and limitations would also be discussed so that we hope the review will serve as an inspiration for further research in this appealing research field.     

Fluoroalkylation of Diazo Compounds with Diverse Rfn Reagents

Progress in the transition‐metal‐catalyzed or ‐free fluoroalkylation of diazo compounds with different types of fluoroalkyl (R_fn) transfer reagents is summarized in this review. Special attention is focused on the straightforward trifluoromethylation, gem‐difluoroolefination, trifluoromethoxylation, fluoroalkylthiolation, and trifluoromethylselenolation of diazo substrates. The mechanistic insights and the application of some of the products are also discussed in this article. We believe that this review will inspire both young and experienced chemists to further study the direct fluoroalkylation of diazo compounds as an efficient and convenient way to build complex fluorine‐containing molecules.     

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.     

Copper-mediated synthesis of α-trifluoromethylthio- and seleno-α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds

A novel route to the synthesis of α-trifluoromethylthio- and seleno-α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds via a copper-mediated trifluoromethylthiolation/trifluoromethylselenolation of α-halo-α,β-unsaturated carbonyl substrates is reported.     

Synthesis of propargylic and allylic trifluoromethyl selenoethers by copper-mediated trifluoromethylselenolation of propargylic chlorides and allylic bromides

The copper-mediated trifluoromethylselenolation of propargylic chlorides and allylic bromides is described. This approach provides a wide range of propargylic and allylic trifluoromethyl selenoethers in moderate to good yields. These results open the way to synthesis strategies for various trifluoromethylselenolated compounds.     

Visible‐Light‐Mediated Metal‐Free Synthesis of Trifluoromethylselenolated Arenes

The first visible‐light‐mediated synthesis of trifluoromethylselenolated arenes under metal‐free conditions is reported. The use of an organic photocatalyst enables the trifluoromethylselenolation of arene diazonium salts using the shelf‐stable reagent trifluoromethyl tolueneselenosulfonate at room temperature. The reaction does not require the presence of any additives and shows high functional‐group tolerance, covering a very broad range of starting materials. Mechanistic investigations, including EPR spectroscopy, luminescence investigations, and cyclic voltammetry allow rationalization of the reaction mechanism.     

Vinylic Trifluoromethylselenolation via Pd-Catalyzed C−H Activation

Trifluorometylselenolation via C−H activation is barely described in literature. In particular, no such vinylic functionalization has been yet described. Herein, a palladium-catalyzed trifluoromethylselenolation of vinylic C−H bonds is described. The 5-methoxy-8-aminoquinoline has been used as auxiliary directing group to perform this reaction. The reaction gives excellent yields with α-substituted compounds whatever the substituents and a microwave activation can be used to accelerate the reaction. With β-substituted substrates lower yields, but still satisfactory, are obtained. This methodology was also successfully extended to other fluoroalkylselenyl groups.     

(Trifluoromethylselenyl)methylchalcogenyl as Emerging Fluorinated Groups: Synthesis under Photoredox Catalysis and Determination of the Lipophilicity

The synthesis of molecules bearing (trifluoromethylselenyl)methylchalcogenyl groups is described via an efficient two-step strategy based on a metal-free photoredox catalyzed decarboxylative trifluoromethylselenolation with good yields up to 88 %, which raised to 98 % in flow chemistry conditions. The flow methods allowed also to scale up the reaction. The mechanism of this key reaction was studied. The physicochemical characterization of these emerging groups was performed by determining their Hansch–Leo lipophilicity parameters with high values up to 2.24. This reaction was also extended to perfluoroalkylselenolation with yields up to 95 %. Finally, this method was successfully applied to the functionalization of relevant bioactive molecules such as tocopherol or estrone derivatives.     

Synthesis and structure of a new octahedral molybdenum thiocyanide cluster complex K7[Mo6(μ3-S)8(CN)6]·8H2O

The new octahedral molybdenum thiocyanide cluster complex K₇[Mo₆S₈(CN)₆]·8H₂O was synthesized by excision of the cluster core (the reaction of ZnMo₆S₈ with a melt of KCN). The structure of the complex was established by X-ray diffraction analysis. The reaction of Mo₆Se₈ with a KCN—KSCN mixture afforded the mixed-ligand cluster anions [Mo₆(Se,S)₈(CN)₆]^7–. The salt of composition K_1.5Cs_5.5[Mo₆Se_6.8S_1.2(CN)₆]·8H₂O was obtained. The complexes are isostructural to each other and to the selenium analog described previously. The magnetic properties and the electronic and IR spectra were measured and discussed.     

Ce掺杂K2La2Ti3O10催化剂的可见光高效催化制氢的研究

采用高温固相法合成了铈掺杂的K₂La₂Ti₃O₁₀催化剂, 利用X射线衍射(XRD)、紫外-可见漫反射(UV-vis DRS)、透射电镜(TEM)和X射线光电子能谱(XPS)对催化剂进行了表征. 考察了催化剂的可见光催化分解甲醇水溶液制氢的活性, 并对可见光催化机理进行了分析. 研究表明, 铈的掺杂没有改变K₂La₂Ti₃O₁₀的微晶结构, 并使催化剂粒径有所减小. 紫外可见漫反射分析表明禁带宽度为2.3 eV左右, 对可见光具有较高吸收. XPS表明La和Ti为＋3和＋4价, 而Ce则是＋3和＋4的混合价态. 担载2 wt% Pt后, 在可见光下光催化活性大大提高, 当铈的掺杂量为0.5 mol%(即Ce取代La的摩尔百分量)时, 光催化活性达到最大, 产氢速率为0.05 mmol/h; 光照5 h后产氢量为0.22 mmol, 而纯K₂La₂Ti₃O₁₀的产氢量只有0.037 mmol.     

含O2高温高压CO2环境中3Cr钢腐蚀产物膜特征

采用高温高压反应釜分别开展3Cr钢在CO2和O2共存、单独CO2和单独O2三种气体条件下的腐蚀实验,利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、能量色散X射线能谱(EDS)和电化学方法研究了3Cr钢在高温高压含有O2的CO2环境中的腐蚀产物膜特征.结果表明,在含有O2的CO2的条件下,3Cr钢表面腐蚀产物膜疏松多孔,主要成分为FeCO3、Fe3O4和Fe2O3,腐蚀产物中未见明显Cr元素富集,3Cr钢表现出点蚀的腐蚀形态.3Cr钢在高温高压含O2的CO2腐蚀条件下内外膜层电阻(Rf1、Rf2)和电荷传递电阻Rt均比仅含有CO2腐蚀环境的低,双电层电容(Cdl)和内外膜层电容(Cf1、Cf2)均比仅含有CO2腐蚀环境的高.含有O2的CO2条件下,其保护性显著低于单一CO2条件下形成的腐蚀产物膜.提出了在含O2的CO2气体条件下,3Cr钢表面存在由多种物质组成的腐蚀产物,这导致腐蚀产物疏松多孔,不会形成单一CO2条件下存在的显著提高腐蚀产物膜保护性的Cr(OH)3层,从而促进了3Cr钢的析氢腐蚀和酸性介质中的吸氧腐蚀的机理.     

Nanosized CeO2–SiO2, CeO2–TiO2, and CeO2–ZrO2 Mixed Oxides: Influence of Supporting Oxide on Thermal Stability and Oxygen Storage Properties of Ceria

The influence of SiO₂, TiO₂, and ZrO₂ on the structural and redox properties of CeO₂ were systematically investigated by various techniques namely, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy (RS), UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HREM), BET surface area, and thermogravimetry methods. The effect of supporting oxides on the crystal modification of ceria was also mainly focused. The investigated oxides were obtained by soft chemical routes with ultrahigh dilute solutions and were subjected to thermal treatments from 773 to 1073 K. The XRD results suggest that the CeO₂–SiO₂ sample primarily consists of nanocrystalline CeO₂ on the amorphous SiO₂ surface. Both crystalline CeO₂ and TiO₂-anatase phases were noted in the case of CeO₂–TiO₂ sample. Formation of cubic Ce_0.75Zr_0.25O₂ and Ce_0.6Zr_0.4O₂ (at 1073 K) were observed in the case of CeO₂–ZrO₂ sample. The cell ‘a’ parameter estimations revealed an expansion of the ceria lattice in the case of CeO₂–TiO₂, while a contraction is noted in the case of CeO₂–ZrO₂. The DRS studies suggest that the supporting oxides significantly influence the band gap energy of CeO₂. Raman measurements disclose the presence of oxygen vacancies, lattice defects, and displacement of oxide ions from their normal lattice positions in the case of CeO₂–TiO₂ and CeO₂–ZrO₂ samples. The XPS studies revealed the presence of silica, titania, and zirconia in their highest oxidation states, Si(IV), Ti(IV), and Zr(IV) at the surface of the materials. Cerium is present in both Ce⁴⁺ and Ce³⁺ oxidation states. The HREM results reveal well-dispersed CeO₂ nanocrystals over the amorphous SiO₂ matrix in the case of CeO₂–SiO₂, isolated CeO₂ and TiO₂ (A) nanocrystals and some overlapping regions in the case of CeO₂–TiO₂, and nanosized CeO₂ and Ce–Zr oxides in the case of CeO₂–ZrO₂ sample. The exact structural features of these crystals as determined by digital diffraction analysis of HREM experimental images reveal that the CeO₂ is mainly in cubic fluorite geometry. The oxygen storage capacity (OSC) as determined by thermogravimetry reveals that the OSC of mixed oxides is more than that of pure CeO₂ and the CeO₂–ZrO₂ exhibits highest OSC.     

WO_3/Bi_(12)SiO_(20)光催化降解气相苯

用气液反应法和化学溶液分解技术(CSD)分别制备了WO3和Bi12SiO20粉末,并将二者耦合,合成出WO3/Bi12SiO20复合光催化剂.以气相苯的降解为探针反应,考查了催化剂的光催化活性.结果表明:耦合后的WO3/Bi12SiO20催化剂的催化活性显著提高,其中30%(w)WO3/Bi12SiO20在紫外光下对苯的降解率明显优于P-25,而且催化剂具有一定的可见光响应能力.采用X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、N2吸附-脱附(BET)和紫外-可见漫反射(UV-VisDRS)等手段对催化剂进行了表征.结果表明:WO3与Bi12SiO20之间存在良好的能带协同作用.WO3与Bi12SiO20耦合后,催化剂的光响应范围拓宽,光生电子和空穴能有效地分离,光生电子和空穴产生速率增大,所以催化剂活性提高.     

浸渍法制备的Pd-MnO_x/γ-Al_2O_3催化剂及不同载体对地表O_3降解的影响(英文)

在γ-Al2O3载体上用等体积浸渍法浸渍Pd、MnOx活性组分,然后涂覆于堇青石基体上制备Pd-MnOx/γ-Al2O3整体式催化剂.分别用X射线衍射(XRD)、H2-程序升温还原(H2-TPR)、低温N2吸附-脱附及X射线光电子能谱(XPS)对制备的催化剂进行表征.研究了Pd、MnOx浸渍顺序对催化剂活性、氧化还原性能及织构性质的影响.实验结果表明,Pd、MnOx共浸渍较分别浸渍制备的催化剂活性好,Pd和MnOx之间存在一定的协同作用.考察了不同载体如La-Al2O3、SiO2、γ-Al2O3和Zr-Al2O3对催化剂活性、氧化还原性能、织构性质及表面电子性能的影响.研究表明,以La-Al2O3或SiO2为载体的催化剂活性最好,即,14°C时O3转化率为82%,完全转化温度为36°C.γ-Al2O3载体次之,Zr-Al2O3载体较差.不同载体制备的催化剂中MnOx的氧化还原性能顺序为:PdMnOx/SiO2Pd-MnOx/La-Al2O3Pd-MnOx/γ-Al2O3Pd-MnOx/Zr-Al2O3.     

Study on mechanism of hydrogen adsorption on WO3, W20O58, and W18O49

The density functional theory (DFT) calculation of hydrogen adsorption on tungsten oxides and calculation of the crystal structure of WO₃, W₂₀O₅₈, and W₁₈O₄₉ were performed_. These calculations suggest that the length of W-O bonds in WO₃ are 1.913 Å, the length of 66% W-O bonds in W₂₀O₅₈ is 1.8 to 1.9 Å, and the length of 43.48% W-O bonds in W₁₈O₄₉ is longer than 2.0 Å. The hydrate (WO₂[OH]₂), as an autocatalyst in the hydrogen reduction process, was found in the particular adsorption configuration of W₁₈O₄₉. The WO₃ and W₂₀O₅₈ were completely reduced within 40 to 60 minutes at a temperature of 1000°C and at a hydrogen flow rate of 200 mL/min, while W₁₈O₄₉ was completely reduced within 20 to 40 minutes. The phase composition and micromorphology of raw material and production were studied by both X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and FE-SEM technology. The differences of the mechanism of hydrogen adsorption on WO₃, W₂₀O₅₈, and W₁₈O₄₉ were explored based on the density functional theory calculation and the hydrogen reduction experiments.     

Stages of thermal decomposition of sodium oxo-salts of sulphur

Thermal behaviour of sodium oxo-salts of sulphur: Na₂SO₄, Na₂S₂O₇, Na₂S₂O₆, Na₂SO₃, Na₂S₂O₅, Na₂S₂O₄, Na₂S₂O₃, Na₂S₃O₆ and of sulphides Na₂S and Na₂S₂ was studied on heating up to 1000°C. The experiments were performed with anhydrous compounds obtained from commercial products by recrystallisation and dehydration. The stage mechanisms of decomposition of anionic sub-lattices of the salts have been proposed basing on the Górski’s morphological classification of simple species. The thermal stability and the stage decomposition mechanisms were correlated with the structure and the potential chemical properties of the salt anions. The thermal decomposition processes were studied by means of thermal analysis, and the decomposition products were identified by means of X-ray phase analysis.     

Structural,electronic and elastic properties of the Laves phases WFe2, MoFe2, WCr2 and MoCr2 from first-principles

A theoretical analysis of the phase stability, electronic and mechanical properties, and Debye temperatures of the C14-type Laves phases (WFe₂, MoFe₂, WCr₂ and MoCr₂) has been presented from density functional theory. The phase stability follows the order: WFe₂>MoFe₂>WCr₂>MoCr₂. An exchange of electrons takes place between Fe and W/Mo atoms, and there is also electron transfer between Cr and W/Mo. The W–W and Mo–Mo bonds are of the valence character, while the Fe–W/Mo and Cr–W/Mo bonds are of ionic character. The bonding force of A–A is greater than that of A–B in C-14 AB₂ type Laves phases (WFe₂, MoFe₂, WCr₂ and MoCr₂). The ductility of MoCr₂ is higher than others. The hardness of WFe₂ (14.1 GPa) is the highest, and the hardness of MoCr₂ is the lowest. The incompressibility for these laves phases along c-axis is larger than that along a-axis. The Debye temperature (θ_D) of MoFe₂ is 619 K, which is the highest in those phases. These laves phases also have high melting points, which follows the order: WFe₂>MoFe₂>WCr₂>MoCr₂.     

Preparation and visible light photocatalytic activity of Bi2O3/Bi2WO6 heterojunction photocatalysts

The Bi₂O₃/Bi₂WO₆ heterojunction photocatalysts were prepared by a two-step solvothermal process using Bi(NO₃)₃-ethylene glycol solution as Bi source. The catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and UV-vis diffuse reflection spectroscopy. The heterostructure catalysts are composed of Bi₂O₃ nanoparticles as modifier and 3D Bi₂WO₆ microspheres as substrate. Bi₂O₃ nanoparticles with diameters of about 10-15 nm are tightly grown on the lateral surface of the Bi₂WO₆ microspheres. The hierarchical Bi₂O₃/Bi₂WO₆ microspheres exhibit higher photocatalytic activity than the single phase Bi₂WO₆ or Bi₂O₃ for the degradation of rhodamine B under visible light illumination (λ>420 nm). The enhancement of the photocatalytic activity of the Bi₂O₃/Bi₂WO₆ heterojunction catalysts can be ascribed to their improved light absorption property and the reduced recombination of the photoexcited electrons and holes during the photocatalytic reaction. The effect of loading amount of Bi₂O₃ on the catalytic performance of the heterojunction catalysts was also investigated and the optimal content of Bi₂O₃ is 3 wt%. The Bi₂O₃/Bi₂WO₆ heterojunction photocatalysts are essentially stable during the photocatalytic process.     

Photochemical Reaction of Decacarbonyldirhenium with Thiophene and Crystal Structure of Tetradecacarbonylhydridotrirhenium

The photochemical reaction of Re₂(CO)₁₀ with thiophene in hexane solution was investigated under vacuum. Three rhenium clusters: H₂Re₃(CO)₁₂, HRe₃(CO)₁₄ and Re₃(CO)₁₄(OH)₄, were isolated. The structure of Fellmann-Kaesz cluster Complex HRe₃(CO)₁₄ was determined by use of the X-ray diffraction method. The three rhenium atoms form a plane of symmetry and L: Re₁Re₂Re₃ is 107°. The ten carbonyl groups bonded to the two terminal rhenium atoms Re₁ and Re₃, are staggered with respect to the central rhenium atoms. The bond lengths are 3.10 Å for Re₂-Re₃ and 3.34 Å for Re₁-Re₂. The bridging hydride is between Re₁ and Re₂.