Silica gel-mediated hydrohalogenation of unactivated alkenes using hydrohalogenic acids under organic solvent-free conditions

Silica gel-mediated hydrochlorination of unactivated alkenes using 35% hydrochloric acid under organic solvent-free conditions proceeded to give the corresponding chlorides in good yields. Hydrobromination or hydriodination using 47% hydrobromic acid or 55% hydriodic acid afforded the corresponding halides, respectively. Silica gel could be recycled five times without any significant loss of activities.     

Metal-catalyzed hydrosilylation of alkenes and alkynes using dimethyl(pyridyl)silane

Metal-catalyzed hydrosilylation of alkenes and alkynes using dimethyl(pyridyl)silane is described. The hydrosilylation of alkenes using dimethyl(2-pyridyl)silane (2-PyMe(2)SiH) proceeded well in the presence of a catalytic amount of RhCl(PPh(3))(3) with virtually complete regioselectivity. By taking advantage of the phase tag property of the 2-PyMe(2)Si group, hydrosilylation products were isolated in greater than 95% purity by simple acid-base extraction. Strategic catalyst recovery was also demonstrated. The hydrosilylation of alkynes using 2-PyMe(2)SiH proceeded with a Pt(CH(2)=CHSiMe(2))(2)O/P(t-Bu)(3) catalyst to give alkenyldimethyl(2-pyridyl)silanes in good yield with high regioselectivity. A reactivity comparison of 2-PyMe(2)SiH with other related hydrosilanes (3-PyMe(2)SiH, 4-PyMe(2)SiH, and PhMe(2)SiH) was also performed. In the rhodium-catalyzed reaction, the reactivity order of hydrosilane was 2-PyMe(2)SiH > 3-PyMe(2)SiH, 4-PyMe(2)SiH, PhMe(2)SiH, indicating a huge rate acceleration with 2-PyMe(2)SiH. In the platinum-catalyzed reaction, the reactivity order of hydrosilane was PhMe(2)SiH, 3-PyMe(2)SiH > 4-PyMe(2)SiH > 2-PyMe(2)SiH, indicating a rate deceleration with 2-PyMe(2)SiH and 4-PyMe(2)SiH. It seems that these reactivity differences stem primarily from the governance of two different mechanisms (Chalk-Harrod and modified Chalk-Harrod mechanisms). From the observed reactivity order, coordination and electronic effects of dimethyl(pyridyl)silanes have been implicated.     

Addition of chalcogenolate anions to terminal alkynes using microwave and solvent-free conditions: easy access to bis-organochalcogen alkenes

We present here the reaction of diphenyl dichalcogenides (Se and Te) with propargyl alcohols using alumina supported sodium borohydride under solvent-free conditions. This efficient and improved method is general and furnishes the corresponding vinyl chalcogenide preferentially with a Z configuration. We also observed that when the same protocol was applied to phenyl acetylene, the (E)-bis-organochalcogen alkenes were obtained in good yields and high selectivity. The use of MW irradiation facilitates the procedure and accelerates the reaction.     

Radical-mediated intramolecular C-C bond formation and the deoxygenation of alcohols under solvent-free conditions with tributyl methyl ammonium hypophosphite

A green, solvent-free protocol was developed for the radical-mediated intramolecular cyclization of haloacetals and the deoxygenation of S-methyl dithiocarbonates and cyclic thionocarbonate. This process uses tributyl methyl ammonium hypophosphite as a H-donor in the presence of triethylborane or t-butyl peroxide. This methodology provides eco-friendly reaction conditions.     

One-pot synthesis of dihydropyrimidiones catalyzed by strontium(II) triflate under solvent-free conditions

A simple, efficient and practical procedure for the Biginelli reaction using strontium(II) triflate [Sr(OTf)₂] as a novel catalyst is described under solvent-free conditions in high yields. The catalyst exhibited remarkable reactivity and it is reusable. Some of dihydropyrimidiones showed strong pesticidal activity.     

Synthesis of vinyl sulfides via hydrothiolation of alkynes using Al2O3/KF under solvent-free conditions

We present here a clean, solvent-free hydrothiolation of alkynes using solid supported catalyst (Al₂O₃/KF). This efficient and improved method selectively furnishes the corresponding anti-Markovnikov vinyl sulfides in good to excellent yields. The method is applicable for aliphatic and aromatic thiols and the catalytic system can be re-used up to two times without previous treatment and with comparable activity.     

Tri(t-butyl)phosphine-assisted selective hydrosilylation of terminal alkynes

<正>A highly efficient and regio-/stereoselective method of hydrosilylating terminal alkynes was developed using Pt(DVDS)-tri(t-butyl) phosphine catalyst system at room temperature.Trans-products or alpha-products were obtained almost exclusively depending on the alkynes and silanes employed.     

Safe, facile radical-based reduction and hydrosilylation reactions in a microreactor using tris(trimethylsilyl)silane

A highly efficient system for tris(trimethylsilyl)silane (TTMSS) mediated deoxygenation, dehalogenation and hydrosilylation reactions is described in a microstructured device; this convenient platform enables the scale up of radical-based processes.     

One-pot synthesis of pyrimidines under solvent-free conditions

N,N,N’,N’-Tetrabromobenzene-1,3-disulfonamide was used as an efficient catalyst for the one-pot synthesis of pyrimidine derivatives in excellent yields from triethoxymethane, ammonium acetate, and various ketone derivatives at 100–110 °C under solvent-free conditions.     

Clean and fast oxidative transformation of thiols to disulfides under solvent-free conditions

We present here a fast, solvent-free synthesis of symmetrical disulfides using solid supported catalyst (Al₂O₃/KF). The reaction was performed at room temperature, by gentle heating or under MW irradiation. This efficient and improved method is general for liquid thiols, affording the disulfides in good to excellent yields. The catalytic system can be re-used two times without previous treatment and with comparable activity.     

NHC triggered cascade metal-free synthesis of 2,3-diarylated indoles under solvent-free conditions

A new cascade strategy to the synthesis of 2,3-diarylated indoles via the metal-free reaction of aryl aldehyde and aryl amine triggered by N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) under solvent-free conditions, has been disclosed. The protocol has the advantages of easy work-up, high yields, wide application scope, and an environmentally benign procedure compared with the reported methods.     

Highly efficient three-component Strecker-type reaction catalyzed by MgI2 etherate under solvent-free conditions

A concise, straightforward and efficient method has been developed for the synthesis of α-aminonitriles by an one-pot three-component condensation of aldehydes or ketones, amines and trimethylsilyl cyanide catalyzed by MgI₂ etherate under solvent-free conditions. This protocol has some advantages such as mild reaction condition, simple work-up, short reaction time and high product yields.     

A four-component synthesis of novel spiro[pyrazoloquinoline-oxindoles] under solvent-free conditions

A domino reaction for the rapid and diverse synthesis of spiro[1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]benzo[h]dihydroquinolin-4,3-indolin-2-ones] is reported. The synthesis represents a thermodynamically-favored four-component reaction between phenylhydrazine, isatins, naphthylamines, and 3-ketoesters giving the novel products in excellent yields under solvent-free conditions. Similar applications of anilines in place of naphthylamines have not led to formation of the expected 4-substituted pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinoline derivatives. The difference was ascribed to lower aromatic character of naphthylamines, with respect to anilines, which enables them to act easier as enamines in reaction with the postulated intermediates formed from condensation of isatins and the in situ generated pyrazolones. Surprisingly, 6-aminouracils in despite of their known enamine properties did not participate in reaction with isatins and pyrazolones, the merit of naphthylamines for this synthesis seems to be met by the favorable balance of their N- and C-nucleophilicity.     

无溶剂条件下三聚氰胺-Br_3催化一锅法合成1-氨基烷基-2-萘酚(英文)

A facile and efficient method has been developed for the synthesis of 1-amidoalkyl-2-naphthols via the one-pot multi-component condensation of 2-naphthol with aromatic aldehydes and acetamide or thioacetamide in the presence of melamine-Br3 under solvent-free conditions. There are several advantages to this reaction, including high yields, short reaction time, and high catalytic efficiency.     

Tris(trimethylsilyl)silyl versus tris(trimethylsilyl)germyl: Radical reactivity and oxidation ability

A comparison of the tris(trimethylsilyl)silyl I and tris(trimethylsilyl)germyl II radical reactivity is provided. Their formation as well as their reactivity encountered in a large variety of chemical processes (addition to double bond, halogen abstraction, peroxyl radical formation…) is examined by laser flash photolysis, quantum mechanical calculations and electron spin resonance (ESR) experiments. The starting compound (TMS)₃GeH is more reactive than (TMS)₃SiH toward the t-butoxyl, the t-butylperoxyl and the phosphinoyl radicals. A similar behavior is noted for an aromatic ketone triplet state. II exhibits a lower absolute electronegativity: accordingly, the addition to electron rich alkenes is less efficient than for I. Radical II is also found less reactive for both the peroxylation and the halogen abstraction reactions. The rearrangement of is slower than for ; this is related to the respective exothermicity of the processes.     

An efficient and green preparation of 5-aminophosphonate substituted pyrimidine nucleosides under solvent-free conditions

<正>An environmentally benign and highly efficient one-pot preparation ofα-aminophosphonates under solvent-free conditions was developed.By employing this method,5-aminophosphonate substituted pyrimidine nucleosides were synthesized in good to excellent yields starting from 5-formyl-2'-deoxyuridine,aniline and dimethylphosphite.     

Epoxidation of vinyl cyanides by calcium hypochlorite under catalyst- and solvent-free conditions

In this paper, epoxidation of a wide range of alkenes by calcium hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)₂) was investigated under catalyst- and solvent-free conditions. It was noticed that the highest yield was achieved with crushing, when the reaction was between vinyl cyanides and Ca(OCl)₂. The structure of the synthesized epoxides was confirmed by IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR and elemental analysis. Short reaction times, the use of a simple experimental procedure, and reducing of energy consumption are other important advantages of our work that could be mentioned too.     

Silica sulfuric acid (SSA) as a solid acid heterogeneous catalyst for one-pot synthesis of substituted pyrroles under solvent-free conditions at room temperature

A variety of N-substituted pyrroles have been synthesized by reacting γ-diketones with amines, diamines or triamine in the presence of silica sulfuric acid (SSA) at room temperature under solvent-free conditions. The experiment protocol features simple operations, and the products are isolated in high to excellent yields (70-98%).     

Yb（OTf）3-catalyzed synthesis of pyrroles under solvent-free conditions

A Yb(OTf)_3-catalyzed approach for the synthesis of pyrroles under solvent-free conditions was achieved,which could afford the desired products with yields ranged from moderate to excellent.     

Direct and indirect reductive amination of aldehydes and ketones with solid acid-activated sodium borohydride under solvent-free conditions

A simple and convenient procedure for reductive amination of aldehydes and ketones using sodium borohydride activated by boric acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate or benzoic acid as reducing agent under solvent-free conditions is described.