Extending the Substrate Scope of Bicyclic P‐Oxazoline/Thiazole Ligands for Ir‐Catalyzed Hydrogenation of Unfunctionalized Olefins by Introducing a Biaryl Phosphoroamidite Group

This study identifies a series of Ir‐bicyclic phosphoroamidite–oxazoline/thiazole catalytic systems that can hydrogenate a wide range of minimally functionalized olefins (including E‐ and Z‐tri‐ and disubstituted substrates, vinylsilanes, enol phosphinates, tri‐ and disubstituted alkenylboronic esters, and α,β‐unsaturated enones) in high enantioselectivities (ee values up to 99 %) and conversions. The design of the new phosphoroamidite–oxazoline/thiazole ligands derives from a previous successful generation of bicyclic N‐phosphane–oxazoline/thiazole ligands, by replacing the N‐phosphane group with a π‐acceptor biaryl phosphoroamidite moiety. A small but structurally important family of Ir‐phosphoroamidite–oxazoline/thiazole precatalysts has thus been synthesized by changing the nature of the N‐donor group (either oxazoline or thiazole) and the configuration at the biaryl phosphoroamidite moiety. The substitution of the N‐phosphane by a phosphoroamidite group in the bicyclic N‐phosphane–oxazoline/thiazole ligands extended the range of olefins that can be successfully hydrogenated.     

Bicyclic phosphine-thiazole ligands for the asymmetric hydrogenation of olefins

New bicyclic thiazole-based chiral N,P-chelating ligands were developed. High activities and enantioselectivities were achieved in the iridium-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of olefins with the new ligands.     

Recent advances in iridium-catalysed asymmetric hydrogenation of unfunctionalised olefins

In this account, the recent advances which have been made in asymmetric iridium-catalysed hydrogenation are reviewed. The first part focuses on our own studies of bicyclic pyridine–phosphinite ligands. These ligands have greatly enhanced the application range of asymmetric hydrogenation and, for the first time, have allowed highly enantioselective hydrogenation of simple, alkyl-substituted olefins and substituted furans. In the second part of this account, experimental and computational mechanistic studies are discussed. Whether the catalytic cycle proceeds via Ir(I)–Ir(III) intermediates or via Ir(III)–Ir(V) intermediates is still the subject of debate.     

Sulfonation chemistry of some small molecule models of EPDM rubbers. II. The structure of intermediate adducts

As previously reported, our initial investigation was concerned with the bicyclic olefins, ethylidene norbornane, and dihydrodicyclopentadiene. The former produced a skeletally rearranged γ-sultone and the latter an allylic sulfonic acid. In an attempt to further clarify the mechanisms of the sulfonation of these two models and to extend the study to models of other types of EPDM, we have now examined the sulfonation of several other model olefins. In addition to the bicyclic olefins reported previously, we have studied the sulfonation of monocyclic type II and III olefins and cyclic type I and type II olefins. The results showed that the bicyclic olefins behaved differently from their monocyclic analogs reinforcing earlier speculation as to a synchronous reaction mechanism. Exocyclics gave allylic sulfonic acids while endocyclics produced β-sultones, which is the exact reverse of what was observed for the bicyclic counterparts. Acyclic type II olefins produced “stable” β-sultones, and the influence of the sulfonating reagent on the subsequent chemistry is discussed. Type I olefins, curiously, gave a complex mixture of initial products which tended to rearrange to essentially a single thermodynamic product. The results of the investigation suggest that based on these models, each of the three major types of EPDM should have a different sulfonation mechanism.     

Copper-homoscorpionate complexes as active catalysts for atom transfer radical addition to olefins

Cu(I) complexes containing trispyrazolylborate ligands efficiently catalyze the atom transfer radical addition (ATRA) of polyhalogenated alkanes to various olefins under mild conditions. The catalytic activity is enhanced when bulky and electron donating Tpx ligands are employed. Kinetic data have allowed the proposal of a mechanistic interpretation that includes a Cu(II) pentacoordinated species that regulates the catalytic cycle.     

Samarium(II) iodide-mediated intramolecular conjugate additions of alpha,beta-unsaturated lactones

Samarium(II) iodide, in the presence of catalytic amounts of nickel(II) iodide, has been used to promote intramolecular conjugate additions of alkyl halides onto alpha,beta-unsaturated lactones. This process has been shown to be applicable to a number of alpha,beta-unsaturated lactones, including tetrasubstituted olefins, and has been demonstrated to be quite general for the formation of saturated bicyclic and tricyclic lactones. The method presented herein provides a mild, efficient process to form structurally complex lactones from simple precursors.     

Synthesis of novel poly(ethylene glycol)‐containing imidazolium‐functionalized phosphine ligands and their application in the hydrosilylation of olefins

A series of polyethylene glycol‐containing imidazolium‐functionalized phosphine ligands (mPEG‐im‐PPh₂) were successfully synthesized and used in the rhodium‐catalyzed hydrosilylation of olefins. The results indicate that the RhCl₃/mPEG‐im‐PPh₂ catalytic system exhibits both excellent activity and selectivity for the β‐adduct. In addition, the catalytic system may be recycled at least six times.     

Efficient epoxidation reaction of terminal olefins with hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by an iron (II) complex

A highly active iron (II) complex that catalyzed epoxidation of terminal olefins with hydrogen peroxide was described. The catalytic system displayed excellent catalytic ability for the selective oxidation of terminal olefins to epoxides with high selectivity (up to 97.8%) in CH₃CN at 25?°C. The catalytic activity of three similarly structural iron (II) complexes was comparatively studied. The effect of various auxiliary ligands on epoxidation was investigated in detail.     

A novel chelation-assisted hydroesterification of alkenes via ruthenium catalysis

An efficient and catalytic protocol of hydroesterification of alkenes has been developed without a need for CO atmosphere. With the introduction of the 2-pyridyl moiety as a chelating group in formate, Ru3(CO)12-catalyzed activation of the formyl C-H bond of formate and subsequent addition of the intermediate to alkenes proceeded with almost complete suppression of decarbonylation. Stereoselectivity of the produced one-carbon elongated esters was good to excellent for the formation of the linear adduct depending on the bulkiness of the alkenes used. This procedure could be readily applied to a variety of olefins such as terminal, internal, cyclic, bicyclic, vinyl ether, and conjugated enone systems with high efficiency and selectivity. It was also amenable to a solvent-free condition. On the basis of the chelation-driven C-H bond activation of formate, a putative mechanism of the Ru-catalyzed hydroesterification of 2-pyridylmethyl formate has been proposed.     

Regioselectivity and equilibrium thermodynamics for addition of Rh-OH to olefins in water

Rhodium(III) tetra(p-sulfonato phenyl) porphyrin ((TSPP)Rh) aquo and hydroxo complexes react with a series of olefins in water to form beta-hydroxyalkyl complexes. Addition reactions of (TSPP)Rh-OH to unactivated terminal alkenes invariably occur with both kinetic and thermodynamic preferences to place rhodium on the terminal carbon to form (TSPP)Rh-CH(2)CH(OH)R complexes. Acrylic and styrenic olefins initially react to place rhodium on the terminal carbon to form Rh-CH(2)CH(OH)X as the kinetically preferred isomer but subsequently proceed to an equilibrium distribution of regioisomers where Rh-CH(CH(2)OH)X is the predominant thermodynamic product. Equilibrium constants for reactions of the diaquo rhodium(III) compound ([(TSPP)Rh(III)(H(2)O)(2)](-3)) in water with a series of terminal olefins that form beta-hydroxyalkyl complexes were directly evaluated and used in deriving thermodynamic values for addition of the Rh-OH unit to olefins. The DeltaG degrees for reactions of the Rh-OH unit with olefins in water is approximately 3 kcal mol(-1) less favorable than the comparable Rh-H reactions in water. Comparisons of the regioisomers and thermodynamics for addition reactions of olefins with Rh-H and Rh-OH units in water are presented and discussed.     

Styrene Hydroformylation with In Situ Hydrogen: Regioselectivity Control by Coupling with the Low-Temperature Water–Gas Shift Reaction

The hydroformylation of olefins is one of the most important homogeneously catalyzed industrial reactions for aldehyde synthesis. Various ligands can be used to obtain the desired linear aldehydes in the hydroformylation of aliphatic olefins. However, in the hydroformylation of aromatic substrates, branched aldehydes are formed preferentially with common ligands. In this study, a novel approach to selectively obtain linear aldehydes in the hydroformylation of styrene and its derivatives was developed by coupling with a water–gas shift reaction on a Rh single-atom catalyst without the use of ligands. Detailed studies revealed that the hydrogen generated in situ from the water–gas shift is critical for the highly regioselective formation of linear products. The coupling of a traditional homogeneous catalytic process with a heterogeneous catalytic reaction to tune product selectivity may provide a new avenue for the heterogenization of homogenous catalytic processes.     

Styrene Hydroformylation with In Situ Hydrogen: Regioselectivity Control by Coupling with the Low‐Temperature Water–Gas Shift Reaction

The hydroformylation of olefins is one of the most important homogeneously catalyzed industrial reactions for aldehyde synthesis. Various ligands can be used to obtain the desired linear aldehydes in the hydroformylation of aliphatic olefins. However, in the hydroformylation of aromatic substrates, branched aldehydes are formed preferentially with common ligands. In this study, a novel approach to selectively obtain linear aldehydes in the hydroformylation of styrene and its derivatives was developed by coupling with a water–gas shift reaction on a Rh single‐atom catalyst without the use of ligands. Detailed studies revealed that the hydrogen generated in situ from the water–gas shift is critical for the highly regioselective formation of linear products. The coupling of a traditional homogeneous catalytic process with a heterogeneous catalytic reaction to tune product selectivity may provide a new avenue for the heterogenization of homogenous catalytic processes.     

膦配体修饰的Rh／SiO2用于3-戊烯酸甲酯氢甲酰化反应

制备了膦配体修饰的Rh/SiO2多相催化剂(L-Rh/SiO2),该催化剂在内烯烃氢甲酰化制备正构醛反应中表现出了高活性和高区域选择性,而且在高压釜反应器中可以通过简单的过滤与产物分离.通过使用不同的单齿和螯合双齿膦配体考察了配体的电子及空间效应对L-Rh/SiO2催化剂催化性能的影响。     

Cooligomerization of carbon monoxide with cyclic olefins on supported palladium catalysts

The cooligomerization of CO with cyclic olefins, such as norbornene, 5-vinyl-2-norbornene, and dicyclopentadiene, in toluene in the presence of supported palladium catalysts containing 2,2’-bipyridine as a ligand is studied. It is shown that, during copolymerization, opening of the double bond in a ring occurs, while in the case of 5-vinyl-2-norbornene, vinyl bond C=C is not involved in the reaction. When ethylene is added to the reaction mixture, it does not participate in polymer-chain growth. The yield of the process is commensurable with the yield attained in the case of a homogeneous catalytic system, and the conversion of olefins is as high as 47%. The copolymers in the solid state occur in the form of spiroketal structures that, during dissolution, transform into ketone structures to different extents.     

Modular Synthesis of Phosphite and Phosphoramidite Ligands for Rh-Catalyzed Hydroformylation

Rhodium-catalyzed hydroformylation of olefins is an important method for synthesizing aldehydes, and it is worth noting that regioselectivity and enantioselectivity of the product controlled by ligand are the most commonly used strategies. The modular synthesis of phosphite and phosphoramidite ligands have significant advantages of simple synthesis and high catalytic activity, which was why these ligands have been widely used in hydroformylation reactions. Herein, we focus on the synthesis methods and design ideas of such ligands, as well as their application effects in hydroformylation reactions. This review aims to provide a reference for the design and synthesis of ligands in hydroformylation subsequently.     

Electrochemistry as a correlation tool with the catalytic activities in [RuCl2(p-cymene)(PAr3)]-catalysed Kharasch additions

[RuCl₂(p-cymene)] complexes containing triarylphosphine ligands with various substituents at the para position were used to catalyse the atom transfer radical addition of carbon tetrachloride to various olefins, and their catalytic activities were nicely correlated with their electrochemical parameters.     

Nickel-catalyzed addition of alkenylzirconium reagents to bicyclic olefins: a highly regio- and stereoselective ring-opening reaction

A highly regio- and stereoselective ring-opening addition of alkenylzirconium reagents to bicyclic olefins catalyzed by nickel complexes was described. Treatment of 7-oxa- and 7-azabenzonorbornadienes (1a-e) with various terminal alkenylzirconium reagents 2a-f (Cp(2)ZrClCH=CHR; R = t-Bu, n-Pr, n-Oct, 1-cyclohexenyl, SiMe(3), and Ph) in the presence of Ni(PPh(3))(2)Cl(2) and Zn powder (or a combination of ZnCl(2) and NEt(3)) in dry THF at 50 degrees C afforded the corresponding cis-2-alkenyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene derivatives 3a-l in moderate to excellent yields. Under similar reaction conditions, internal alkenylzirconium reagents 2g,h (Cp(2)ZrClCR=CHR: R = Et and n-Pr) also undergo ring-opening addition to oxanorbornadienes 1a and 1d to give cis-2-alkenyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene derivatives 4a-c in good yields. Possible pathways involving the transfer of alkenyl group in the alkenylzirconium reagent to the Ni(II) center followed by migration of the alkenyl group from the Ni(II) center to the carbon-carbon double bond of 7-oxanorbornadiene or the reaction of 7-oxanorbornadiene with Ni(0) to form a Ni(II)-pi-allyl prior to the transfer of the alkenyl group as key steps for the catalytic reaction were proposed and discussed.     

Organopalladium approaches to prostaglandins. 1. Synthesis of thiophene-containing prostaglandin endoperoxide analogs via thienylpalladation of bicycle olefins

Thiophene-containing prostaglandin endoperoxide analogs are readily available by addition of thienylpalladium species to bicyclic olefins and subsequent treatment with alkenyl or alkynyl organometallics. Hydrogenation affords bicyclic and tricyclic prostanoic acid analogs.     

Hydrogenation of ketones and olefins via hydrogen transfer catalyzed by rhodium and iridium phosphine complexes

The reduction of ketones and olefins by hydrogen transfer from isopropanol is catalyzed by tertiary phosphine complexes of rhodium and iridium. The influence of the nature of the ligands and of the reaction conditions on the catalytic activity has been investigated. The reduction of the carbonyl group in the presence of olefins is also reported.     

Enantioselective Hydroarylation of Olefins Using Palladium/Chiral Quinoline Oxazolines

Palladium-catalyzed arylation and alkenylation of olefins, known as the Heck reaction, is one of the most efficient catalytic methods for carbon-carbon bond formation in organic synthesis^[1]. During the last decade, asymmetric Heck reactions have attracted great attention, and a number of highly enantioselective chiral ligands have been developed to enhance chiral discrimination in these reactions^[2]. However, asymmetric Heck-type hydroarylations of olefins, addition of aryl halides or triflates to carbon-carbon double bonds, have not been well studied. In 1991, Brunner reported an asymmetric hydroarylation of norbornene and norbornadiene with aryl iodides using chiral bisphosphine ligands, and around 40% ee was achieved^[3]. Later on, Achiwa reached around 70% ee in the asymmetric hydroarylation of norbornene with phenyl triflate by using chiral P-N ligands^[4,5]. Herein, we wish to describe our investigations on chiral quinolinyl-oxazoline ligands that provide the first examples of efficient bisnitrogen ligands in Heck-type hydroarylation and the application of this reaction in the asymmetric synthesis of Epibatidine.