Highly active,air-stable palladium catalysts for the C-C and C-S bond-forming reactions of vinyl and aryl chlorides: use of commercially available [(t-Bu)(2)P(OH)](2)PdCl(2), [(t-Bu)(2)P(OH)PdCl(2)](2), and [[(t-Bu)(2)PO...H...OP(t-Bu)(2)]PdCl](2) as catalysts

Air-stable palladium complexes [(t-Bu)(2)P(OH)](2)PdCl(2), [(t-Bu)(2)P(OH)PdCl(2)](2), and [[(t-Bu)(2)PO...H...OP((t-Bu)(2)]PdCl](2) serve as efficient catalysts for a variety of cross-coupling reactions of vinyl and aryl chlorides with arylboronic acids, arylzinc reagents, and thiols to yield the corresponding styrene derivatives, biaryls, and thioethers. (31)P NMR and mechanistic studies argue that the phosphinous acid ligands in the complexes can be deprotonated in the presence of a base to yield an electron-rich anionic species, which is likely a catalyst intermediate, and dimeric [[(t-Bu)(2)PO...H...OP((t-Bu)(2)]PdCl](2) was isolated and cystallographically characterized. These anionic complexes are anticipated not only to accelerate the rate-determining oxidative addition of aryl chlorides but also to stabilize the palladium complexes in the catalytic cycle.     

Variable trends in R-X bond dissociation energies (R = Me, Et, i-Pr, t-Bu)

[structure: see text] High level ab initio molecular orbital calculations confirm experimental indications that the effect of alkyl substituents (R = Me, Et, i-Pr, t-Bu) on R-X bond dissociation energies varies considerably according to the nature of X. A simple qualitative explanation in terms of valence-bond theory is presented, highlighting the increasing importance of the stabilization of R-X by the ionic R(+)X(-) configuration for electronegative X substituents (such as F, OH, and OCH(3)).     

The air-stable and highly efficient P, N-chelated palladium(II) complexes as catalysts for the Suzuki cross-coupling reaction at room temperature

Two air-stable P, N-chelated palladium(II) complexes have been evaluated as highly efficient and simple catalysts for Suzuki cross-coupling reaction between aryl bromides and arylboronic acids. They exhibit high activity and selectivity at room temperature.     

Pentafluorophenyl imidato palladium(II) complexes: catalysts for Suzuki cross-coupling reactions

Novel N-bonded imidato complexes of general formula [Pd(N-N)(C6F5)(imidate)](imidate = maleimidate, succinimidate or phthalimidate; N-N = 2,2'-bipyridine (bipy), 4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine (Me2bipy) or N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediamine (tmeda)), [NBu4][Pd(C6F5)(H2O)(succinimidate)2] and [NBu4][Pd(C6F5)(L)(succinimidate)2](L = PPh3 or t-BuNC) have been synthesised. These complexes are air-, light- and moisture-stable. The crystal structures of [Pd(tmeda)(C6F5)(maleimidate)].H2O.0.5CHCl3, [NBu4][Pd(C6F5)(H2O)(succinimidate)2].H2O and [NBu4][Pd(C6F5)(t-BuNC)(succinimidate)2].2H2O have been determined by X-ray diffraction. Many of these new complexes are shown to be active phosphine-free palladium catalysts/precatalysts for the Suzuki cross-coupling reactions of aryl bromides and aryl chlorides with phenylboronic acid.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of ZnPhen(i-Pr2NCS2)2 and molecule packing types in complexes ZnPhen(R2NCS2)2 (R=Me,Et, i-Pr,n-Pr,i-Bu,n-Bu)

A novel mixed-ligand complex ZnPhen(i-Pr₂NCS₂)₂ has been synthesized and its single crystals grown. We have determined its crystal structure from X-ray diffraction data. The structure consists of monomeric molecules; a zinc atom surrounded by two nitrogen and four sulfur atoms making a distorted octahedron. Various packing modes of molecules forming isolated ‘dimers’, ribbons (chains), columns and layers have emerged from the study of the spatial molecule arrangement in the complexes ZnPhen(R₂NCS₂)₂ (R=Me, Et, i-Pr, n-Pr, i-Bu, n-Bu). The interactions between the Phen molecules have also been studied for these complexes.     

Synthesis of Pd(II) 1-alkylperimidine complexes as efficient catalysts for Suzuki reactions involving arylchlorides

Three palladium(II) complexes of the type [PdCl₂(PPh₃)L] (L—1-alkylperimidine) have been prepared by reactions of [PdCl₂(PPh₃)]₂ with 1-alkylperimidine. The complexes were characterized by conventional spectroscopic methods and elemental analyses. The incorporation of N-coordinated perimidine complexes of palladium(II) gave high catalytic activity in the Suzuki coupling deactivated aryl chloride substrates.From Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 2, 2005, pp. 153–156. Original English Text Copyright © 2005 by Özdemir, Alýcý, Gürbüz, B. Çetinkaya, E. Çetinkaya.This article was submitted by the authors in English.     

Catalytic properties of several supported Pd(II) complexes for Suzuki coupling reactions

Pd(II) complexes with N-ligands were synthesized and tested for Suzuki coupling reaction. These complexes were also heterogenized on silica. The resulting site-isolated catalysts showed a high catalytic activity. The most stable complex was supported N-(propyl)ethylenediamine, which did not display any notable leaching. The effects of reaction conditions and the nature of the boronic acid derivative on the conversion of the starting compounds were studied.     

Orthopalladated and -platinated bulky triarylphosphite complexes: synthesis,reactivity and application as high-activity catalysts for Suzuki and Stille coupling reactions

Bulky triarylphosphite ligands undergo facile orthometallation reactions with palladium and platinum precursors. The crystal structure of an example of the resultant palladacycles has been determined. The reactivity of some of the metallacycles with HCl, monodentate and bidentate phosphines and sodium diethyldithiocarbamate has been investigated, and the crystal structure of a diethyldithiocarbamate adduct of a palladacycle is presented. The palladacyclic complexes prove to be extremely active catalysts for the Suzuki coupling of aryl bromides with aryl boronic acids. They can also be used as catalysts for the coupling of alkylboronic acids. Meanwhile di- and trialkyl phosphine adducts of one of the palladacycles shows very high activity in the Suzuki coupling of aryl chlorides and can also be used to good effect for the Stille coupling of these substrates. The role of the phosphite ligand in the Suzuki coupling of aryl chlorides seems to be one of increasing catalyst longevity by stabilisation of the Pd(0) resting state.     

Cationic palladium(II) catalysts on O-carboxymethyl chitosan Schiff base for Suzuki coupling reactions

In this study, catalytic activity of two different cationic O-Carboxymethyl chitosan Schiff base palladium (II) complexes in Suzuki coupling reactions and synthesis of biarlys having different functional groups, and reusability of the catalysts were tested. Chemical structures of the synthesized biaryls were elucidated by GC-MS and ¹H-NMR; and no by-products were observed in the spectra. Cationic palladium (II) catalysts high turnover numbers and selectivity were recorded for the reactions. Mercury test demonstrated that the reaction mechanism proceed a homogeneous route. Reusability tests of cationic biocatalysts showed that their catalytic activity were still highly efficient even after six cycles.     

Microwave-assisted aqueous Suzuki coupling reactions catalyzed by ionic palladium(II) complexes

Suzuki coupling is one of the most powerful methods for the synthesis of biaryls. We have prepared and characterized a series of unsymmetrical sulfonated water-soluble Pd(II)-pyridyl imine complexes and investigated them as catalysts for the Suzuki cross-coupling reaction in water under microwave irradiation. The compounds proved to be effective catalysts.     

Palladacycles bearing pendant benzamidinate ligands as catalysts for the Suzuki and Heck coupling reactions

Three pendant benzamidines [Ph-C(NC₆H₅)-{NH(CH₂)₂NMe₂}] (1), [Ph-C(NC₆H₅)-{NH(CH₂Py)}] (2) and [Ph-C(NC₆H₅)-{NH(o-C₆H₄)(oxazoline)}] (3) are described. Reactions of 1, 2 or 3 with one molar equivalent of Pd(OAc)₂ in THF give the palladacyclic complexes [Ph-C{-NH(η¹-C₆H₄)}{N(CH₂)₂NMe₂}]Pd(OAc) (4), [Ph-C{-NH(η¹-C₆H₄)}{N (CH₂Py)}]Pd(OAc) (5) and [Ph-C{-NH(η¹-C₆H₄)}{N(o-C₆H₄)(oxazoline)}]Pd(OAc) (6), respectively. Treatment of 4, 5 or 6 with excess of LiCl in chloroform affords [Ph-C{-NH(η¹-C₆H₄)}{N(CH₂)₂NMe₂}]PdCl (7), [Ph-C{-NH(η¹-C₆H₄)}{N(CH₂Py)}]PdCl (8) and [Ph-C{-NH(η¹-C₆H₄)}{N(o-C₆H₄)(oxazoline)}]PdCl (9). The crystal and molecular structures are reported for compounds 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7. The application of these palladacyclic complexes to the Suzuki and Heck coupling reactions was examined.     

2-Arylnaphthoxazole-derived palladium(II) complexes as phosphine-free catalysts for Heck reactions

Four air- and moisture-stable new palladium(II) complexes 2a–2c and 4 have been synthesized from easily available 2-arylnaphthoxazole derivatives. The detailed structures of 2c and 4 have been determined by single-crystal X-ray analysis. The Pd–N, Pd–C bonds in palladacycle complexes 2a–2c and the Pd–N, Pd–O bonds in complex 4 form the basis for five- and six-membered chelate rings, respectively. These complexes were applied as efficient phosphine-free catalysts for Heck reactions with aryl bromides and ethyl acrylate. Typically, in the presence of two equivalent n-Bu₄NBr, using 0.01% of palladacycle complex 2c as catalyst and two equivalent of K₂CO₃ as base in DMF at 140 °C provided coupled products in moderate to high yields.     

Synthesis and characterization of bis-isonitrile complexes Cp2M(CNR)2 (M = Ti,Zr; R = 2,6-dimethylphenyl)

Bis-isonitrile complexes Cp₂M(CNR)₂ (M  Ti, Zr), where RNC is the sterically hindered 2,6-dimethylphenyl isonitrile, can be prepared in high yield by reduction of Cp₂MCl₂ with magnesium in THF solution in the presence of the isonitrile. ¹H NMR spectroscopy reveals that with the titanium complex dissociation of the isonitrile ligands takes place in solution.     

Zur Bildung cyclischer Silylphosphane Umsetzung von Li-Phosphiden mit R2SiCl2 (R = Me,Et, t-Bu)

Formation of Cyclic Silylphosphanes. Reaction of Li-Phosphides with R₂SiCl₂ (R? Me, Et, t-Bu) The reaction of Me₂SiCl₂ with Li-phosphides (mixture of LiPH₂, Li₂PH) leads to the formation of Me₂Si(PH₂)Cl 1 , Me₂Si(PH₂)₂ 2 , H₂P? SiMe₂? PH? SiMe₂Cl 3 , (H₂P? SiMe₂)₂PH 4 , (HP? SiMe₂)₃ 6 , 5 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 40 . Excess of phosphides in Et₂O – as well as excess of LiPH₂ – favourably forms 10 . Li₂PH (virtually free of Li₃P and LiPH₂) is obtained by reaction of LiPH₂ · DME with LiBu; Li₃P by reaction of PH₃ with LiBu in toluene. Isomerization by Li/H migration determines the course of reaction of the PH-bearing compounds with Li-phosphides. With Me₂SiCl₂ Li₃P mainly generates compound 10 . The reaction of the Li-phosphides with Et₂SiCl₂ mainly leads to (HP? SiEt₂)₃ 18 and (HP? SiEt₂)₂ 17 as well as to Et₂Si(PH₂)Cl 11 , Et₂Si(PH₂)₂ 12 , (ClEt₂Si)₂PH 13 , H₂P? SiEt₂? PH? SiEt₂Cl 14 , (H₂P? SiEt₂)₂PH 15 and 16 . In the reaction with LiPH₂ · DME the same compounds are obtained and isomerization by Li/H migration (formation of PH₃) already begins at ?70°C. In toluene ClEt₂Si? P(SiEt₂)₂P? SiEt₂Cl is additionally formed. Derivatives of 9, 10, 40 are not observed. The reaction of (t-Bu)₂SiCl₂ with LiPH₂ leads to HP[Si(t-Bu)₂]₂PH 20 (yield 76%) and formation of PH₃, the reaction with Li₂PH to 20 (54%) besides HP[Si(t-Bu)₂]₂PLi 21 .     

Di-2-pyridylmethylamine-based palladium complexes as new catalysts for Heck,Suzuki, and Sonogashira reactions in organic and aqueous solvents

A new palladium-dipyridylmethylamine complex is an excellent catalyst for C-C bond-forming processes such as the Heck, Suzuki, and Sonogashira reactions in organic and aqueous solvents under homogeneous conditions. [reaction: see text]     

Catalytic activity of Fe(II) and Cu(II) PNP pincer complexes for Suzuki coupling reaction

Iron and copper PNP pincer complexes of the type [Fe(L)SO₄] and [Cu(L)OCOCH₃] are reported and represented as C‐1 and C‐2 catalyst. Both the complexes were synthesized using bis(diphenylphosphino)pyridine‐2,6‐diamine [L], and salts of ‘Fe’ and ‘Cu’ by direct coordination method. The as synthesized complexes were characterized using FTIR, UV–Vis, mass analysis and TGA. The effect of reaction time, catalyst load, solvent and base on the reaction between phenylboronic acid and para substituted bromobenzenes in the presence of the catalysts were investigated for evaluating the catalytic efficiency of the complexes. The results obtained highlight the enhanced C‐C coupling reactions with the use of 0.4 mol% of the catalyst C‐1 in 14 h and 0.6 mol% of C‐2 in 16 h respectively with Cs₂CO₃ base and ACN as solvent media. Of the two complexes reported, C‐1 with iron as catalytically active metal is more stable and active towards coupling which is reflected in its better coupling yields in lesser reaction time compared to copper bearing C‐2 complex.     

Synthesis and reactivity of the hydrido- and alkylrhenium methylidene complexes Cp*(PMe3)2(R)Re=CH2 (R = H, CH3)

Protonolysis of the dimethylrhenium(III) compound Cp(PMe(3))(2)Re(CH(3))(2) (3) led to formation of the highly reactive hydridorhenium methylidene compound [Cp(PMe(3))(2)Re(CH(2))(H)][OTf] (4), which was characterized spectroscopically at low temperature. Although 4 decomposed above -30 degrees C, reactivity studies performed at low temperature indicated it was in equilibrium with the coordinatively unsaturated methylrhenium complex [Cp(PMe(3))(2)Re(CH(3))][OTf] (2). Methylidene complex 4 was found to react with PMe(3) to afford [Cp(PMe(3))(3)Re(CH(3))][OTf] (6) and with chloride anion to give Cp(PMe(3))(2)Re(Me)Cl (7). When BAr(f) anion was added to 4, the thermally stable methylrhenium methylidene complex [Cp(PMe(3))(2)Re(CH(2))(CH(3))][BAr(f)] (8) was isolated upon warming to room temperature. The mechanisms of formation of both 4 and 8 are discussed in detail, including DFT calculations. The novel carbonyl ligated complex Cp(CO)(2)Re(CH(3))OTf (12) was prepared, isolated, and found to not undergo migration reactions to form methylidene complexes.