Cellulose as recyclable organocatalyst for ipso-hydroxylation of arylboronic acids

Cellulose catalyzed oxidative hydroxylation of aryl and hetero-arylboronic acids to the corresponding phenols under metal and base free strategy has been demonstrated. The sustainable ipso-hydroxylation takes place using hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant in water under mild condition in shorter period of time. Interestingly, easy recovery and reusability of heterogeneous catalyst without significant loss in catalytic yield makes the protocol environmentally benign.     

A New Thiolate-Bound Dimanganese Cluster as a Structural and Functional Model for Class Ib Ribonucleotide Reductases

In class Ib ribonucleotide reductases (RNRs) a dimanganese(II) cluster activates superoxide (O₂⋅⁻) rather than dioxygen (O₂), to access a high valent Mn^III−O₂−Mn^IV species, responsible for the oxidation of tyrosine to tyrosyl radical. In a biomimetic approach, we report the synthesis of a thiolate-bound dimanganese complex [Mn^II₂(BPMT)(OAc)₂](ClO)₄ (BPMT=(2,6-bis{[bis(2-pyridylmethyl)amino]methyl}-4-methylthiophenolate) ( 1 ) and its reaction with O₂⋅⁻ to form a [(BPMT)MnO₂Mn]²⁺ complex 2 . Resonance Raman investigation revealed the presence of an O−O bond in 2 , while EPR analysis displayed a 16-line S_t=1/2 signal at g=2 typically associated with a Mn^IIIMn^IV core, as detected in class Ib RNRs. Unlike all other previously reported Mn−O₂−Mn complexes, generated by O₂⋅⁻ activation at Mn₂ centers, 2 proved to be a capable electrophilic oxidant in aldehyde deformylation and phenol oxidation reactions, rendering it one of the best structural and functional models for class Ib RNRs.     

Metal-Free Arylation of Benzothiophenes at C4 by Activation as their Benzothiophene S-Oxides

Benzothiophenes, activated by oxidation to the corresponding S-oxides, undergo C−H/C−H-type coupling with phenols to give C4 arylation products. While an electron-withdrawing group at C3 of the benzothiophene is important, the process operates without a directing group and a metal catalyst, thus rendering it compatible with sensitive functionalities—e.g. halides and formyl groups. Quantum chemical calculations suggest a formal stepwise mechanism involving heterolytic cleavage of an aryloxysulfur species to give a π-complex of the corresponding benzothiophene and a phenoxonium cation. Subsequent addition of the phenoxonium cation to the C4 position of the benzothiophene is favored over the addition to C3; Fukui functions predict that the major regioisomer is formed at the more electron-rich position between C3 and C4. Varied selective manipulation of the benzothiophene products showcase the synthetic utility of the metal-free arylation process.     

[2+2+1+1] Cycloaddition for de novo Synthesis of Densely Functionalized Phenols

A unique benzannulation strategy for regioselective de novo synthesis of densely functionalized phenols is described. Through metal-mediated formal [2+2+1+1] cycloaddition of two different alkynes and two molecules of CO, a series of densely functionalized phenols were obtained. The benzannulation strategy allows efficient regioselective installation up to five different substituents on a phenol ring. The resulting phenols have a substitution pattern different from those obtained from Dötz and Danheiser benzannulations.     

Experimental and theoretical evaluation of synthetized cobalt oxide for phenol adsorption: Adsorption isotherms,kinetics, and thermodynamic studies

Water pollution by phenolic composites is considered a major environmental problem. Therefore, their removal by adsorption is of great practical importance. In this paper, the synthesized cobalt oxide Co₃O₄ was used as an adsorbent for the adsorption of phenol in an aqueous medium. A DFT calculation has been carried out to determine the sites accountable for the interactions in phenol molecule, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were used to understand the mechanism of interaction between phenol molecule and Co₃O₄ surface. The developed adsorbent was characterized by physicochemical methods including XRD, SEM, FT-IR, and BET. The maximum adsorption capacity was observed at pH = 4 with an adsorbed amount of 8.10 mg/g and (R = 98 %). Furthermore, to probe the adsorption action of the phenolic emulsion on the cobalt oxide face, theoretical simulations based on MD (molecular dynamics) and DFT (viscosity functional proposal) were performed. The DFT results verified the chemisorption ascendancy while the MD simulations indicated an increased trade of Co₃O₄ with phenol in the presence of detergent due to water-bridged H- bonds.     

Acid-mediated domino reaction of ortho-carbonylated alkynyl-substituted arylaldehydes with phenols: Rapid access to fused indeno[2,1-c]chromen-7-one derivatives

Acid-mediated domino reaction of ortho-carbonylated alkynyl-substituted arylaldehydes with phenols is described. The implement of this reaction can provide directly a variety of tetracyclic indeno[2,1-c]chromen-7-one products in good yields. The mechanism was proposed to be a domino indanone ring formation/ortho-alkylation of phenols/dehydrated cyclization for the formation of polycyclic skeleton. In addition, several interesting dimeric products containing a pentacyclic scaffold were also afforded stereoselectively albeit in moderate yields. The present transformations feature the use of simple acid catalyst, short reaction time and good substrate scope.     

Copper ferrite superparamagnetic nanoparticles as a heterogeneous catalyst for directed phenol/formamide coupling

The copper ferrite-catalyzed, directed coupling of ortho-arylated phenols and dialkylformamides in the presence of a peroxide oxidant is described. Acyclic and cyclic amides were compatible with the reaction conditions. The copper ferrite catalyst is heterogeneous since substantial leaching was not detected and re-use of the catalyst for 9 consecutive reactions proceeded without a significant decrease in yield. To the best of our knowledge, this transformation has not been previously performed under heterogeneous catalysis conditions.     

Ni-N-C单原子催化剂活化过硫酸盐降解苯酚

采用煅烧法制备了以木质素生物炭为载体的单原子催化剂(Ni-N-C-10), 用于高效活化过硫酸盐(PMS)降解苯酚. 利用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、 透射电子显微镜(TEM)、 经球差校正的高角度环形暗场扫描透射电子显微镜(AC-HAADF-STEM)、 X射线粉末衍射仪(XRD)以及X射线光电子能谱仪(XPS)等对材料进行了表征分析, 证明合成了原子分散的催化剂Ni-N-C-10. 探究了制备过程中双氰胺的投加量和降解实验中催化剂投加量、 PMS投加量、 pH值以及温度对苯酚降解的影响. 结果表明, 在催化剂制备过程中, 加入10倍质量比的双氰胺更有利于实现原子分散. Ni-N-C-10/PMS体系在较低的催化剂和PMS投加量、 以及较宽的pH值范围(3~9)内都能有效活化PMS降解苯酚. 此外, 该体系的稳定性好且应用范围广, 除了能高效降解苯酚外还能快速降解双酚A、 四环素和亚甲基蓝. 电子顺磁共振检测和自由基淬灭实验结果表明, Ni-N-C-10/PMS体系降解苯酚为SO₄^?-、 ·OH和¹O₂ 3种主要活性物种共同作用的结果, 其中¹O₂起主导作用. 反应前后Ni-N-C-10催化剂的XPS分析结果表明, 催化降解苯酚的效率与Ni位点呈正相关.     

无催化剂下醇和酚的高效O-硅基化

硅醚类化合物广泛应用于有机合成、 分离分析和精细化工等领域. 六甲基二氮硅烷是近年来发展的一种新型硅基化试剂, 被用于硅醚的高效合成, 但由于六甲基硅烷较为惰性, 通常需要加入催化剂活化. 本文报道了一种无催化剂下醇、 酚的高效硅基化新方法. 研究结果表明, 该方法可以兼容一级苄醇、 杂芳基苄醇、 脂肪醇, 二级醇甚至三级醇, 多数反应可以实现定量转化, 无需柱层析即可实现产物的分离纯化. 该方法可以拓展到酚的高效硅醚化, 也可以很方便地放大到100 mmol, 收率达到99%, 表明该方法具有较好的实用价值.     

Phenol-triggered supramolecular transformation of titanium–oxo cluster based coordination capsules

Supramolecular transformations of coordination cage or capsule have received much attention recently,which help elucidate this natural self-assembly behavior in biological systems.The current study describes the first supramolecular transformation of titanium-o rganic coordination capsule triggered by phenol(and H_3 PO_3).The structural alterations are accompanied by the reconstruction of 5-coordinated Ti centers to 6-coordinated ones.Meanwhile,different amounts of encapsulated phenol guest molecules can be identified,dependent on the sizes of the obtained cavities.In addition,they display much better visible light absorption and air stability than the isopropanol stabilized ones.