Continuous Consecutive Reactions with Inter‐Reaction Solvent Exchange by Membrane Separation

Pharmaceutical production typically involves multiple reaction steps with separations between successive reactions. Two processes which complicate the transition from batch to continuous operation in multistep synthesis are solvent exchange (especially high‐boiling‐ to low‐boiling‐point solvent), and catalyst separation. Demonstrated here is membrane separation as an enabling platform for undertaking these processes during continuous operation. Two consecutive reactions are performed in different solvents, with catalyst separation and inter‐reaction solvent exchange achieved by continuous flow membrane units. A Heck coupling reaction is performed in N,N‐dimethylformamide (DMF) in a continuous membrane reactor which retains the catalyst. The Heck reaction product undergoes solvent exchange in a counter‐current membrane system where DMF is continuously replaced by ethanol. After exchange the product dissolved in ethanol passes through a column packed with an iron catalyst, and undergoes reduction (>99 % yield).     

有序介孔炭负载铜基催化剂Cu/CMK-3用于气相甲醇氧化羰基化反应

通过纳米浇铸法合成了有序介孔炭CMK-3,再通过浸渍法制备了Cu/CMK-3催化剂,并将其用于气相甲醇氧化羰基化反应。N2吸附-脱附测试、X射线衍射(XRD)以及透射电镜(TEM)的表征结果表明,Cu/CMK-3具有序介孔结构,活性Cu物种均匀分散于CMK-3的表面及孔道中,粒径为10~20 nm,远小于相同条件下制备的铜/活性炭(Cu/AC)催化剂。固定床反应器的活性评价结果显示450℃下制备的Cu/CMK-3催化活性最高,反应10 h内碳酸二甲酯(DMC)的时空收率(STY)达到286 mg·g^-1·h^-1,选择性为76%。长周期活性评价结果表明Cu/CMK-3稳定性较相同条件下制备的Cu/AC有大幅提高,50 h内DMC的STY降低了20%,75 h内降低了28%。     

光催化有机物偶联/芳构化放氢反应研究进展

光催化氧化还原反应具有绿色、高效、安全等优势,已经在有机化学中得到广泛关注.介绍了基于光催化的偶联/芳构化放氢反应,通过使用光催化剂/催化剂的双催化体系,可用于光催化有机碳-碳和碳-杂原子成键反应,且反应中氢气是唯一的副产物.强调了有机光氧化还原体系的构建与催化机理.     

离子液体功能化有序介孔SBA-15孔壁定域化磷钨酸催化活性中心构建及其催化性能

采用溶胶-凝胶法合成了一种桥键嵌入型双咪唑离子液体功能化介孔硅基材料(Bis-PImBr-PMO-SBA-15),然后离子交换将Keggin型磷钨酸负载于其上,制备了PW-Bis-PImBr-PMO-SBA-15催化剂,并运用X射线衍射、N2吸附-脱附、透射电子显微镜、傅里叶变换红外光谱和热重分析等手段对其进行表征.结果表明,该催化剂具有SBA-15分子筛的有序六方孔道结构,且负载后的磷钨酸阴离子仍保持其完整的Keggin结构.在以水为溶剂,30%H2O2为氧化剂的苯甲醇氧化反应中,该催化剂表现出比均相的或负载于SBA-15表面的Keggin型HPW更高的催化活性,苯甲醇转化率和苯甲醛选择性分别可达95%和94%.离子液体的咪唑阳离子可调节磷钨酸阴离子的氧化-还原性能,从而有利于提高催化剂的催化活性..     

Reactions of organic halides with organometallic compounds and terminal acetylenes catalyzed by palladium complexes

The results of the investigation of the cross-coupling of organometallic compounds and terminal acetylenes with organic halides catalyzed by transition metal complexes are generalized and analyzed. The influence of different factors on the rate and selectivity of catalytic cross-coupling is discussed. A detailed mechanism of the cross-coupling of Grignard reagents with organic halides is suggested. The cross-coupling reaction involving organotin compounds proceeds under very mild conditions in the presence of a ligand-free Pd catalyst. Examples of using catalytic cross-coupling of organic halides with organomagnesium, organozinc, and organotin compounds are presented.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 9, pp. 2148–2167, September, 1996.     

In‐tube solid‐phase microextraction capillary column packed with mesoporous TiO2 nanoparticles for phosphopeptide analysis

In this study, an in‐tube solid‐phase microextraction column packed with mesoporous TiO₂ nanoparticles, coupled with MALDI–TOF–MS, was applied to the selective enrichment and detection of phosphopeptides in complex biological samples. The mesoporous TiO₂ nanoparticles with high specific surface areas, prepared by a sol–gel and solvothermal method, were injected into the capillary using a slurry packing method with in situ polymerized monolithic segments as frits. Compared with the traditional solid‐phase extraction method, the TiO₂‐packed column with an effective length of 1 cm exhibited excellent selectivity (α‐casein/β‐casein/BSA molar ratio of 1:1:100) and sensitivity (10 fmol of a β‐casein enzymatic hydrolysis sample) for the enrichment of phosphopeptides. These performance characteristics make this system suitable for the detection of phosphorylated peptides in practical biosamples, such as nonfat milk.     

Pd/Cu-free Heck and Sonogashira coupling reactions applying cobalt nanoparticles supported on multifunctional porous organic hybrid

A new heterogeneous cobalt catalyst has been synthesized by immobilizing Co species onto a nitrogen-rich porous organic polymer (Co@imine-POP). The heterogeneous catalyst synthesized was efficient in Heck and Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions in green media under mild reaction conditions without inert air and phase transfer agents. This phosphine-, copper-, and palladium-free catalyst was stable under the reaction conditions and could be reused for at least eight successive runs without a discernible decrease in its catalytic activity.     

Polymer-supported palladium catalysed Suzuki-Miyaura reactions in batch and a mini-continuous flow reactor system

A polymer-supported palladium(II) salen-type complex exhibited catalytic activity in the cross-coupling reaction of various aryl bromides and heteroaryl bromides with phenylboronic acid in a mini-continuous flow reactor system at elevated temperatures in a phosphine-free system. The reaction was also performed in batch using a number of different solvent systems in order to optimise conditions. The catalytic mini-reactor can be used repeatedly over several cycles in the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction. While the diameter of the flow channel is 3 mm, the macroporous resin supported catalyst is solvent expanded to completely fill the channel. Consequently, the liquid path is through the micro channels of the macroporous resin structure. Intensification of the process over the stirred batch reaction is through increased reagent-catalyst contact and results in a 20-fold increase in the rate of reaction. The residence/space time on the reactor is 10.5 min, compared to 24 h in batch, which means that a diversity of starting materials can be screened over a short period of time. To demonstrate the utility of the system, a diversity of aryl and heteroaryl bromides have been studied.     

Periodic Mesoporous Silicas and Organosilicas: An Overview Towards Catalysis

Micelle-templated mesoporous and organic–inorganic hybrid mesoporous materials are important in many fields of material research, especially for hosting catalysts in confined space. Among this class, the recent discovery of periodic mesoporous organosilicas (PMOs) represent an exciting new group of organic–inorganic nanocomposites targeted for a broad range of applications ranging from catalysis to microelectronics. Compared to the earlier generation of organic–inorganic hybrid mesoporous samples, obtained by the cocondensation reaction or by the grafting reaction, PMOs represent the right combination of organic and inorganic groups in the frame wall positions. This article reviews the current state of art in organic–inorganic hybrid mesoporous material research with special emphasis over periodic mesoporous organosilica materials having various redox centers (Ti, V, Cr) suitable for oxidation reactions as well as acidic sites (Al, –SO₃H) for the organic transformation of bulky molecules.     

Organorhodium‐Functionalized Periodic Mesoporous Organosilica: High Hydrophobicity Promotes Asymmetric Transfer Hydrogenation in Aqueous Medium

Three organosilica‐bridged periodic mesoporous organosilicas were prepared by the immobilization of a chiral N‐sulfonylated diamine‐based organorhodium complex within their silicate network. Structural analysis and characterization confirmed their well‐defined single‐site active rhodium centers, whilst electron microscopy revealed their highly ordered hexagonal mesostructures. Among these three different organosilica‐bridged periodic mesoporous organosilicas, the ethylene‐bridged periodic mesoporous organosilica catalyst exhibited excellent heterogeneous catalytic activity and high enantioselectivity in the aqueous asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of aromatic ketones. This superior catalytic performance was attributed to its salient hydrophobicity, whilst its comparable enantioselectivity relative to the homogeneous catalyst was derived from the confined nature of the chiral organorhodium catalytic sites. Furthermore, this ethylene‐bridged periodic mesoporous organosilica could be conveniently recovered and reused at least 12 times without the loss of its catalytic activity. This feature makes this catalyst attractive for practical organic synthesis in an environmentally friendly manner. This study offers a general way of optimizing the bridged organosilica moiety in periodic mesoporous organosilicas, thereby enhancing its catalytic activity in heterogeneous catalysis.     

Plasmonic heating using an easily recyclable Pd-functionalized Fe3O4/Au core-shell nanoparticle catalyst for the Suzuki and Sonogashira reaction

Palladium functionalized gold nanoparticles were used in the past as a catalyst system in light induced cross-coupling reactions, but with a main limitation of the recuperation. To overcome this problem, a palladium functionalized Fe₃O₄/Au core-shell nanoparticle was successfully synthesized with a peak wavelength of 680 nm from the plasmon resonance of the gold shell. By the presence of the magnetite core, the nanoparticle catalyst can easily be removed using magnetic precipitation. This is accompanied with the advantage of having less valuable gold present in the system. The gold shell makes it possible to induce local heating using plasmon resonance. By this combination, it is possible to recuperate the catalyst system using magnetic precipitation and increase the control and safety of the reaction due to the presence of the light-induced plasmonic heating. It was possible to perform light-induced Suzuki cross-coupling reactions using this catalyst system, but with a dependency of the substrate. It was found that an anionic substrate is repulsed from the negatively charged core-shell nanoparticle. The catalyst was examined on its recuperation abilities and could be reused up to 5 cycles. At the catalytic site a temperature was reached between 40 °C and 45 °C. Despite the promising results of the Suzuki reaction, it was not possible to perform light-induced Sonogashira reactions due to the insufficient heat generation at the catalytic site. Nevertheless, these results are promising in the development of an easily recyclable catalyst together with an alternative heating source, resulting in an increase of control and safety.     

Elimination of Carbon Monoxide in the Gas Streams by Dielectric Barrier Discharge Systems with Mn Catalyst

Elimination of CO in air stream using the plasma catalytic reactors was investigated. Two plasma catalytic systems were evaluated in this study, one consisting of a catalyst-bed packed in plasma zone of a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor directly (CID reactor), and the other (CAD reactor) consisting of a catalyst-bed after a DBD reactor. The examined operating parameters in this study included applied voltage, discharge power, the lengths of plasma zone and catalyst-bed, and inlet CO concentration. It was found that the glass packed DBD reactor without catalyst cannot eliminate CO in air stream effectively. When MnO_x catalyst applied to DBD reactors, the removal of 1000 ppm CO can achieve to 97% by both type reactors. Under constant energy input condition, the CO removal of a CID reactor increased with the decrease of the initial CO concentration and the increase of the length of catalyst beds. In addition, the operating energy consumption of CID system was lower than that of CAD system.     

Formation of Transient Anionic Metal Clusters in Palladium/Diene-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions

Despite their considerable practical value, palladium/1,3-diene-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions between Grignard reagents RMgCl and alkyl halides AlkylX remain mechanistically poorly understood. Herein, we probe the intermediates formed in these reactions by a combination of electrospray-ionization mass spectrometry, UV/Vis spectroscopy, and NMR spectroscopy. According to our results and in line with previous hypotheses, the first step of the catalytic cycle brings about transmetalation to afford organopalladate anions. These organopalladate anions apparently undergo S_N2-type reactions with the AlkylX coupling partner. The resulting neutral complexes then release the cross-coupling products by reductive elimination. In gas-phase fragmentation experiments, the occurrence of reductive eliminations was observed for anionic analogues of the neutral complexes. Although the actual catalytic cycle is supposed to involve chiefly mononuclear palladium species, anionic palladium nanoclusters [Pd_nR(DE)_n]⁻, (n=2, 4, 6; DE=diene) were also observed. At short reaction times, the dinuclear complexes usually predominated, whereas at longer times the tetra- and hexanuclear clusters became relatively more abundant. In parallel, the formation of palladium black pointed to continued aggregation processes. Thus, the present study directly shows dynamic behavior of the palladium/diene catalyst system and degradation of the active catalyst with increasing reaction time.     

Synergistic Pd/Cu Catalysis in Organic Synthesis

Synergistic Pd/Cu catalysis has been utilized in the Sonogashira reaction since 1975. However, this strategy has not received much attention from the organic chemist community until recently. Synergistic Pd/Cu catalysis is becoming a proficient method for the development of catalytic reactions, including several new and efficient cross-coupling reactions. Additionally, several challenging asymmetric reactions, including stereodivergent synthesis, have been discovered by the combined use of a chiral metal catalyst and a second achiral metal catalyst or two chiral metal catalysts. This review provides an overview of this field, with the aims of highlighting both the development of synergistic Pd/Cu catalysis in organic synthesis and the reaction mechanisms involved in this research area.     

光催化Suzuki偶联反应的非均相催化剂研究进展

Suzuki偶联反应作为构建C-C键的最有效的手段之一,在医药、染料和电子工业等领域扮演着重要的角色.近年来,光催化技术和绿色有机合成化学蓬勃发展,利用可再生的太阳能光催化Suzuki偶联反应不但可以解决在催化反应过程中的能源与环境问题,还可以在温和条件下高产率地获得联苯化合物.与均相光催化剂相比,非均相光催化剂具有良...     

Anchored palladium bipyridyl complex in nanosized MCM-41: a recyclable and efficient catalyst for the Kumada-Corriu reaction

A palladium bipyridyl complex anchored onto nanosized mesoporous silica MCM-41 catalyzed the cross-coupling of aryl iodides or bromides with Grignard reagents to provide the corresponding biaryls in high yields. The reaction proceeded smoothly with an equal molar amount of substrate and Grignard reagent in the presence of 0.2-0.02 mol % of catalyst in THF at 50 °C or under refluxing conditions. The catalyst prepared may be used in a very low percentage, recovered after reaction, and re-used.     

A study on the production and engine analysis of organic liquid fuel from jatropha and castor oil by catalytic cracking over solid acid catalysts

Catalytic cracking of non-edible oils such as jatropha and castor was done in fixed bed catalytic reactor. The microporous catalysts such as Hβ, HY and HZSM-5 and mesoporous catalyst like AlMCM-41 were synthesised and characterised by XRD and BET surface area analyzer. The reaction parameters such as temperature of reaction, WHSV (Weight hourly space velocity) and reaction time were optimised over Hβ catalyst using jatropha oil. Organic liquid products (OLP) comprising of green gasoline (GG), green kerosene (GK) and green diesel (GD) and gaseous products were found to be major products. The liquid products were analysed using gas chromatograph (Shimadzu GC-9A) fitted with Apeizon-L packed column and gaseous products were analysed using Poropak Q column. The % conversion, yield of OLP and selectivity towards GG, GK and GD were found to be higher at temperature of 400 °C, WHSV of 4.8 h^?1 and reaction time of 1 h. The cracking of jatropha oil was done over HY, HZSM-5 and AlMCM-41 at this optimised condition. Among the microporous materials HZSM-5 produced more OLP with more selectivity towards GG fraction (50%) but yielded higher % of gaseous products. While AlMCM-41 (Si/Al = 25) was selective towards middle distillates fraction like GK (45%) & GD (35%) and yielded low gaseous products. The mechanism of reaction proceeds via carbocation formation. The activity of HZSM-5 and AlMCM-41 were examined with castor oil. The OLP viability as a replacement fuel in a single-cylinder diesel engine under various loads was evaluated in an IC engine test. Here, we look at how different engine operating conditions affect fuel efficiency, Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE), and emissions of Carbon Monoxide (CO), Carbon-di-oxide (CO2) and Nitrogen Oxide (NOx). Overall analysis indicates that OLP cracked from Jatropha oil serves as a best fuel in comparison with OLP obtained from Castor oil.     

Phenazine Radical Cations as Efficient Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysts for the Cross-Dehydrogenative Aza-Henry Reaction

The redox activity of molecular phenazine catalysts has been previously exploited for aerobic oxidative amine homo- and cross-coupling reactions. In this contribution, we have extended the reaction scope of this novel type of organocatalyst and used them in the cross-dehydrogenative aza-Henry coupling of isoquinolines with nitromethane under aerobic conditions. Additionally, we have designed and prepared a novel porous organic polymer by cross-linking of tetrakis(4-bromophenyl)silane and dihydrophenazine through Pd-catalyzed Buchwald-Hartwig cross-coupling. This new type of heterogeneous catalyst, apart from being robust and easily reusable, also showed outstanding catalytic activities and improved selectivity compared to its molecular counterpart. A plausible reaction mechanism was proposed based on spectroscopic and kinetic measurements.     

Water-medium and solvent-free organic reactions over a bifunctional catalyst with Au nanoparticles covalently bonded to HS/SO3H functionalized periodic mesoporous organosilica

An operationally simple approach for the preparation of a new class of bifunctional Au nanoparticle-acid catalysts has been developed. In situ reduction of Au(3+) with HS-functionalized periodic mesoporous organosilicas (PMOs) creates robust, fine Au nanoparticles and concomitantly produces a sulfonic acid moiety strongly bonded to PMOs. Characterizations of the nanostructures reveal that Au nanoparticles are formed with uniformed, narrow size distribution around 1-2 nm, which is very critical for essential catalytic activities. Moreover, the Au nanoparticles are mainly attached onto the pore surface rather than onto the outer surface with ordered mesoporous channels, allowing for maximal exposure to reaction substrates while minimizing Au nanoparticle leaching. Their higher S(BET), V(P), and D(P) than either the Au-HS-PMO(Et) or the Au/SO(3)H-PMO(Et) render the catalyst with comparably even higher catalytic efficiency than its homogeneous counterparts. Furthermore, the unique amphiphilic compartment of the Au-HS/SO(3)H-PMO(Et) nanostructures enables organic reactions to proceed efficiently in a pure aqueous solution without using any organic solvents or even without water. As demonstrated experimentally, remarkably, the unique bifunctional Au-HS/SO(3)H-PMO(Et) catalyst displays higher efficiencies in promoting water-medium alkyne hydration, intramolecular hydroamination, styrene oxidation, and three-component coupling reactions and even the solvent-free alkyne hydration process than its homogeneous catalysts. The robust catalyst can be easily recycled and used repetitively at least 10 times without loss of catalytic efficiency. These features render the catalyst particularly attractive in the practice of organic synthesis in an environmentally friendly manner.     

Chiral Diamine/Brønsted Acid Conjugates Confined in Mesoporous Silica as Catalyst for the Asymmetric Aldol Reaction

Chiral primary-tertiary diamine/Brønsted acid conjugates were selectively immobilized on the inner surface of mesoporous silica and used as catalyst for the asymmetric aldol reaction of acetone with various aldehydes. The catalyst showed modest reactivity and enantioselectivity and can be reused 6 times without loss of activity and enantioselectivity. As compared with silica gel as the support, an increase in ee value of the reaction product was observed with the SBA-15-immobilized organic catalyst. This was believed to be due to the confinement effect of the nanopores.