Visible light photocatalysis by a Titania–Rhodium(III) complex

Titania hybrid photocatalysts containing 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, and 5.0 wt% of rhodium(III) were prepared by chemisorption of RhCl₃ × 3H₂O onto anatase hydrate powder (TH). Analytical data suggest that a titania–trichlororhodate complex is produced containing a [TiO₂]–O–Rh bond.Similar results are found in the case of modification by RhBr₃ × 3H₂O. Diffuse reflectance spectra exhibit an absorption shoulder throughout the visible region down to 700 nm. Photoelectrochemical measurements indicate that the quasi-Fermi level of electrons is gradually shifted to more anodic potentials with increasing rhodium loading reaching a value of ?0.34 V at pH 7 (vs. NHE) in the case of 5.0%RhCl₃/TH. This is more anodic by 210 mV as compared to unmodified TH. Upon visible light irradiation this photocatalyst induces a fast mineralization of 4-chlorophenol whereas cyanuric acid, which is known to be mineralized in the presence of the analogous Pt(IV) modified titania, is not degraded.     

Synthesis of bis(indolyl) methanes catalyzed by Schiff base-Cu(Ⅱ) complex

Schiff base-Cu(Ⅱ) complex is found to be an effective catalyst for the condensation reaction of indole with aldehydes using ethanol as the solvent.The characterization of the catalysts was carried out using XRD and FT-IR.     

Friedel-Crafts alkylation of indoles with nitroalkenes catalyzed by Cu(Ⅱ)-imine complex

A series of new ligands L₁-L₇ were readily prepared in one step.Friedel-Crafts alkylation of indoles with nitroalkenes catalyzed by a novel Cu（Ⅱ）-L complex has been developed.The remarkable advantages of this reaction are mild reaction conditions,simple workup procedure,high yields of products and the use of ethanol as a green solvent.     

Polymerization of lactide and synthesis of block copolymer catalyzed by copper(Ⅱ) Schiff base complex

In the present investigation, the novel copper Schiff base complex was synthesized and its catalytic activity was evaluated for the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of lactide and block polymerization of poly(lactide) with poly(ethylene glycol)methyl ether.     

Hydrosilylation of epoxides catalyzed by a cationic η1-silane iridium(III) complex

Cationic silane complex 2, catalyzes the hydrosilylation of epoxides and cyclic ethers to give the silyl-protected alcohols, regioselectively. A mechanistic study shows that the epoxide undergoes isomerization to the ketone, followed by hydrosilylation.     

Synthesis and characterization of calixarene-based poly(ε-caprolactone) stars catalyzed by yttrium complex

Two calixarene derivatives (2a, 2b) have been synthesized and used as macro-initiators to prepare star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactone)s (SPCLs) via controlled ringopening polymerization of ε-caprolactone in the presence of yttrium tris(2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenolate) [Y(DBMP)₃]. The molecular weight of SPCLs was characterized by end group ¹H-NMR analyses and size-exclusion chromatography (SEC). The results indicate that SPCLs based on a calix[4]arene derivative (2a) are well-defined four-arm star polymers with reasonably narrow molecular weight distributions in the given molecular weight range, while SPCLs based on a calix[6]arene derivative (2b) are star polymers with not so defined structures. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analyses suggest that the maximal melting point, the crystallization temperature and the degree of crystallinity of SPCLs increases with the increasing molecular weight and are lower than those of the liner poly(ε-caprolactone) (LPCL) counterpart. Furthermore, polarized optical microscopy (POM) indicates that SPCL exhibits irregular spherulites with poor morphology and slower crystallization rate, whereas LPCL shows fast crystallization rate and good spherulitic morphology. __________ Translated from Acta Polymerica Sinica, 2007, 10: 967–973 [译自:高分子学报]     

Kinetics of base hydrolysis of α-amino acid esters catalyzed by palladium(II) piperazine complex

The kinetics of base hydrolysis of glycine, histidine, and methionine methyl esters in the presence of [Pd(pip)(H₂O)₂]²⁺ complex, where pip is piperazine, is studied in aqueous solutions, at T = 25°C, and I = 0.1 mol dm⁻³. The rate of ester hydrolysis for glycine methyl ester is studied at different temperature and dioxane/water solutions of different compositions. The kinetic data are fit under the assumption that the hydrolysis proceeds in one step. The activation parameters for the base hydrolysis of the complexes are evaluated      

Enantioselective addition of AlEt3 to aldehydes catalyzed by titanium(IV)–TADDOLate complex

Enantioselective addition of AlEt₃ to aldehydes catalyzed by a titanium(IV)–TADDOLate complex was carried out with ee values up to 99% for 2-chlorobenzaldehyde as a substrate. The key success of the study resides in the choice of THF as a solvent. THF is capable of coordinating to Al(III) and is speculated to lower the Lewis acidity of AlEt₃ and thus to suppress the competing reaction from AlEt₃ itself.     

Stereoselective intramolecular cyclization of γ-allylbenzamide via π-allylpalladium complex catalyzed by Pd(0)

An efficient procedure for synthesizing oxazines was developed by the palladium(0)-catalyzed intramolecular cyclization of a benzamide through a π-allylpalladium (II) complex. Interestingly, the diastereoselectivity of oxazine ring formation was dominantly controlled by the bulkiness of various protecting groups on the secondary alcohols.     

One-electron oxidation of 1,3,5-triaryl-2-pyrazolines by antimony pentachloride

Upon reaction of 1,3,5-triphenyl- and 1,3,5-triphenyl-5-methyl-2-pyrazolines with antimony pentachloride in acetonitrile they undergo oxidation to cation radicals, which subsequently undergo rapid dimerization at the para positions of the N-phenyl groups. The final products are 4,4-bis(3,5-diphenyl-2-pyrazolin-1-ia)- and 4,4-bis(3,5-diphenyl-5-methyl-2-pyrazolin-1-ia)bis(cyclohexa-2,5-dienylidene) hexachloroantimonates.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 551–554, April, 1985.     

Synthesis, characterization and fluorescent property evaluation of 1,3,5-triaryl-2-pyrazolines

A series of 1,3,5-triaryl-2-pyrazolines was synthesized by dissolving the corresponding 4-alkoxychalcones in glacial acetic acid containing a few drops of concentrated hydrochloric acid. This step was followed by the addition of (3,4-dimethylphenyl) hydrazaine hydrochloride. Finally the target compounds were precipitated by pouring the reaction mixture onto crushed ice. The structures of the synthesized compounds were established by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods. The 1,3,5-triaryl-2-pyrazolines bearing homologous alkoxy groups were found to possess fluorescence properties in the blue region of the visible spectrum when irradiated with ultraviolet radiation. The fluorescent behavior of these compounds was studied by UV-Vis and emission spectroscopy, performed at room temperature.     

Visible light mediated metal-free oxidative aromatization of 1,3,5-trisubstituted pyrazolines

The visible light mediated oxidation of 1,3,5-trisubstituted pyrazolines under metal-free conditions was developed. Various substituted pyrazolines were oxidized to pyrazoles by irradiation with visible light/sunlight. A plausible mechanism was proposed for the light mediated oxidation proceeding via formation of intermediates with electron rich C-3 positions and electron deficient C-5 positions. Correlation between the electronic effect induced by the aryl substituents and the rate of oxidation was studied by UV–vis spectroscopy. This correlation study supported the proposed mechanism. Electron withdrawing substituents at the 3-phenyl group and electron releasing substituents at the 5-phenyl group enhanced the rate of oxidation; whereas, electron donating substituents at the 3-phenyl group and electron withdrawing substituents at the 5-phenyl group reduced the rate.     

Hydrolytic cleavage of DNA by a ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complex

The complex [Ru(bpy)2(BPG)]Cl2 (1) containing hydrogen-bond donor (N-H atoms) and acceptor (O atoms) groups mediates hydrolytic cleavage of plasmid pBR322 DNA in an enzyme-like manner. The kinetic aspects of DNA cleavage under pseudo- and true-Michaelis-Menten conditions are detailed.     

Photochemical reaction of anthracene with dioxygen catalyzed by platinum(II) porphyrin

Visible light irradiation of anthracene in the presence of platinum(II) porphyrin (PtPor) and dioxygen affords anthraquinone as the main product. This reaction involves two steps: the [4+2]cycloaddition of anthracene with singlet oxygen to afford anthracene-9,10-endoperoxide and the degradation of endoperoxide. PtPor catalyzes both reactions.     

Sulfur- and oxygen-containing platinum(II) complex

Russian Journal of General Chemistry - Mixed-ligand platinum(II) complex with ethylenedithiodiacetic acid (HSSH) and thioglycolic acid has been synthesized. Ethyleneditiodiacetate is coordinated to...     

Asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of ketones in 2-propanol catalyzed by arsinooxazoline-ruthenium(II) complex

Chiral arsinooxazoline Ru(II) complex has been found to be an efficient catalyst for asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of aromatic ketones in 2-propanol. Secondary alcohols with up to 94% enantiomeric excess were obtained at a substrate/catalyst mole ratio of 1000:1. Asymmetric kinetic resolution has also been obtained with 1-arylalkanols at room temperature with 99% ee.     

Enantioselective Friedel-Crafts alkylation of indoles with 2-enoylpyridine-N-oxides catalyzed by glucoBOX-Cu(II) complex

The glucosamine derived glucoBOX-Cu(II) complex was found to be a unique catalytic system for enantioselective Friedel-Crafts alkylation of indoles with 2-enoylpyridine-1-oxides. A large number of 3-alkylated indole derivatives were prepared using 5 mol% glucoBOX-Cu(II) complex in excellent yields with high enantioselectivity up to 99% ee.