Intramolecular oxidative coupling of 3-indolylarylketones with Pd(II)-catalysis under air: convenient access to indenoindolones

A Pd-catalyzed method has been developed for the intramolecular oxidative coupling of 3-indolylarylketones under open air as terminal oxidant toward the synthesis of indeno[1,2-b]indol-10(5H)-ones. This reaction represents an intramolecular coupling with dual activation of C-H bonds for electron-deficient arenes, while such reactions are common for electron-rich arenes. Pd(II)-catalysis with pivalic acid as co-catalyst has been found to be crucial. The reaction undergoes without indole N-H-protection.     

Catalytic activity of Pd(II) and Pd(II)/DAB-R systems for the Heck arylation of olefins

Palladium-catalyzed reactions of aryl bromides with various olefins involving Pd(II)/diazabutadiene (DAB-R) systems have been investigated. The scope of a coupling process using Pd(II) sources and an α-diimine as ligand in the presence of Cs₂CO₃ as base was tested using various substrates. The Pd(OAc)₂/DAB-Cy (1, DAB-Cy=1,4-dicyclohexyl-diazabutadiene) system presents the highest activity with respect to electron-neutral and electron-deficient aryl bromides in coupling with electron rich olefins. The synthesis and X-ray characterization of a Pd(II)-diazabutadiene ligand is reported. Extensive optimization experiments showed that another Pd(II) source, Pd(acac)₂ (acac=acetylacetonate), proved to activate aryl bromides at high temperatures, low catalyst loadings when the appropriate concentration of ⁿBu₄NBr additive was employed. The effect of the DAB-Cy ligand is important at very low catalyst loadings and high temperatures. Pd(acac)₂ and Pd(acac)₂/DAB-Cy precatalysts were very effective for the arylation of various olefins with aryl bromides with respect to reaction rate, catalyst loadings, and functional group tolerance.     

Rhodium(I)-Catalyzed Regioselective Ring- Expanding Rearrangement of Allenylcyclopropanes into Methylenecyclopentenes

A highly regioselective C–C bond cleavage of the cyclopropane rings occurs in substituted allenylcyclopropanes in the presence of cationic rhodium(I ) complexes. Thus, ring expansion of readily accessible allenylcyclopropanes can be achieved to give 3-methylenecyclopentenes, which could have applications as multifunctional synthetic building blocks.     

Synthesis and characterization of multimeric salicylaldimine thiosemicarbazones and their Pd(II) and Pt(II) complexes

A series of di- and trithiosemicarbazone ligands as well as their Pd(II) and Pt(II) 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane (PTA) complexes have been synthesised using templated reactions between various substituted salicylaldimine thiosemicarbazone ligands and metal precursors of the general formula cis-[M(PTA)₂Cl₂], where M = Pd or Pt. Characterization of these complexes was achieved using various analytical and spectroscopic techniques: elemental analysis, ESI-MS, FT-IR, and NMR (¹H, ¹³C{¹H} and ³¹P{¹H}) spectroscopy. The data revealed tridentate (O-N-S) coordination of the thiosemicarbazone moieties via the imine nitrogen, thiolato sulfur and phenolic oxygen to each metal center. In vitro biological evaluation of selected compounds was conducted against WHCO1 oesophageal cancer cells. Some of the multimeric compounds display some promising biological activity.     

Das erste Erdalkalimetall-Mercurato(II)-Palladat(II,IV): Ba2Hg3Pd52+ Pd24+ O14

On the First Alkaline Earth Mercurato(II)-Palladate(II, IV): Ba₂Hg₃Pd₅²⁺Pd₂⁴⁺O₁₄ Single crystals of Ba₂Hg₃Pd₇O₁₄ were prepared by oxygen high-pressure technique (3900 bar) and investigated by X-ray technique. It crystallizes with monoclinic symmetry, space group C–C2/m; Z = 2 (a = 10.583; b = 6,207; c = 10.919 Å, β = 90.56°). The Hg²⁺ ions show partially dumb-bell like and one sided 3 fold coordination respectively. Pd⁴⁺ /Pd²⁺ show an octahedric or square planar surrounding.     

Firsts lysidinyl- and lysidinium-triphosphines Pd(II) complexes

The preparation of first lysidinyl-triphosphine ligand (named Triphosline) is described in three steps which are first a Michael type addition of imidazolidine (or lysidine) to diethylvinylphosphonate, second a phosphonate reduction with LiAlH₄ and third an anti-Markovnikov radical addition of the primary phosphine to diphenylvinylphosphine. The Triphosline behaves as a tridentate P-coordinating ligand in palladium(II) complexes. The dangling lysidine function is then cleanly and totally alkylated by methyl iodide to lead to a new kind of lysidinium-triphosphine complexes. Subsequent anion exchange with TlPF₆ affords the first example of a chloride free lysidinium-triphosphine palladium complex which has been fully characterized by spectroscopic and analytical methods.     

Synthesis of Pd(II) and Pt(II) complexes possessing bicyclo[3.2.0]heptanyl phosphinite ligands: Identification of a novel Pd(II) precatalyst for 1,6-diene cycloisomerisation

The synthesis of monodentate and bidentate phosphinite ligands, possessing the unusual bicyclo[3.2.0]heptane framework, are reported. A convenient, tin-free synthesis of a key intermediate, namely 3-endo-6-endo-dihydroxybicyclo[3.2.0]heptane, is described. The air-sensitive phosphinite ligand 1 was either protected as the borane adduct, which is air-stable, or reacted directly with bis(acetonitrile)palladium(II)chloride to give the novel air and moisture stable palladium(II) complex 11. A platinum(II) relative 12 has also been synthesised by reaction of phosphinite 1 with bis(benzonitrile)platinum(II)chloride. Each complex has been thoroughly characterised and their molecular structures confirmed by X-ray diffraction studies. In catalytic applications, such as cross-coupling reactions of organometallic reagents with organohalides, an unexpectedly poor activity has been established for 11. For example, Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling of activated and deactivated aryl bromides with aryl boronic acids, in the presence of catalytic quantities of 11, proceed in low yield, accompanied by substantial homocoupling. Palladium agglomeration, to produce catalytically inactive Pd black, is rapid in these reactions, under both aqueous and non-aqueous conditions. The poor reactivity is proposed to arise through an unfavourable near tetrahedral ‘(PP′)Pd(0)’ geometry, which slows the oxidative addition step in the catalytic cycle with either activated or deactivated aryl halides. The steric bulk of the ligand and the associated large P-M-P′ bite angle, particularly at the palladium zero oxidation state, is proposed to account for the poor reactivity. However, we have established that cationic derivatives of 11 promote the cycloisomerisation of diallylmalonate in a regioselective fashion.     

Mercury(II)- and Palladium(II)-Catalyzed [3,3]-Sigmatropic Rearrangements [New Synthetic Methods (46)]

Mercury(II) and palladium(II) salts have found broad applications as catalysts for [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangements leading to formation of C? O, C? N, C? S, and C? C σ bonds. Increases in reaction rate are often very large (10¹⁰ – 10¹⁴ at 1 M catalyst concentration) and allow many previously difficult transformations to be conducted at or near room temperature, often with attendant increases in stereoselectivity and decreases in by-product formation. The mechanism of these catalyzed transformations is briefly discussed, and evidence is summarized to suggest that many follow a cyclization-induced rearrangement mechanism.     

Heck cross-coupling of vinyl heteroaromatic compounds with aryl and heteroaryl halides using Pd(II) complex under phosphine-free conditions

The palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of vinyl heteroaromatic compounds with aryl bromides and heteroaryl bromides is described using air and moisture stable N,N′,N″,O-tetrafunctional Pd catalyst under phosphine-free conditions. As a result a variety of trans-1,2-disubstituted vinyl heterocycles were obtained in high to good yields.     

Reactions of Bunte salts with carbocations of isobenzofuranone and isoindolone

A convenient method for the preparation of functionalized derivatives of isobenzofuran-1(3H)-ones and isoindol-1(3H)-ones by reactions of their carbocations with Bunte salts is described. The reactions proceed by means of electrophilic attack on the S(II)-atom of the Bunte salts.     

Amide-directed arylation of sp C-H bonds using Pd(II) and Pd(0) catalysts

Protocols to effect β-arylation of sp³ C-H bonds via Pd(II)/(IV) and Pd(0)/(II) catalytic cycles have been achieved using a newly developed monodentate CONHC₆F₅ directing group. These reactions provide an unprecedented means to functionalize sp³ C-H bonds in aliphatic carboxylic acid-derived substrates.     

Preparation of 15-membered unsaturated N-H containing azamacrocycles and their differential coordination with Pd(0) and Pd(II)

The use of 2-(trimethylsilylethyl)sulfonamide (SES-NH₂) has permitted the selective and efficient synthesis of new triolefinic 15-membered azamacrocycles 3. Differential coordination mode with palladium has been observed when macrocycle 3aab [(E,E,E)-1,6-bis(p-tolylsulfonyl)-1,6,11-triazacyclopentadeca-3,8,13-triene] was treated with a palladium(0) or a palladium(II) source.     

Enantioselective catalysis of Claisen rearrangement by DABNTf-Pd(II) complex

Two types of palladium complexes, cationic and neutral (R)-DABNTf-Pd(CH₃CN)₂ were examined as chiral catalysts for enantioselective Claisen rearrangement. DABNTf-Pd(CH₃CN)₂ complex gave high enantio- and anti-diastereoselectivity, and good yield. This Claisen rearrangement should proceed via six-membered boat transition state through bi-dentate coordination to the Pd catalyst.     

Aerobic oxidative cyclization under Pd(II) catalysis: a regioselective approach to heterocycles

[chemical reaction: see text]. An efficient Yb(OTf)3-promoted palladium-catalyzed oxidative cyclization of gamma-heteroalkenyl beta-keto amides has been developed. Under simple aerobic condition, a variety of six-, seven-, and eight-membered-ring N- and O-heterocycles were obtained regioselectively in excellent yield.     

Ag(I) and Pd(II) complexes of a 1,3-dibenzhydryl substituted benzannulated N-heterocyclic carbene: Unexpected rearrangement, structures and catalytic studies

Reaction of the sterically bulky 1,3-dibenzhydrylbenzimidazolium bromide (Bh₂-bimyH⁺Br⁻) (A) with Pd(OAc)₂ in DMSO yielded a mono(carbene) Pd(II) complex 1 with a N-bound benzimidazole derivative, which resulted from an unusual NHC rearrangement reaction. Reaction of A with Ag₂O, on the other hand, cleanly gave the Ag(I) carbene complex [AgBr(Bh₂-bimy)] (2), which has been used as a carbene-transfer agent to prepare the acetonitrile complex trans-[PdBr₂(CH₃CN)(Bh₂-bimy)] (3). Dissociation of acetonitrile from complex 3 and subsequent dimerization afforded the dinuclear Pd(II) complex [PdBr₂(Bh₂-bimy)]₂ (4) in quantitative yield. All complexes were fully characterized by multinuclear NMR spectroscopies, ESI mass spectrometry and X-ray diffraction analysis. Furthermore, the catalytic activity of complex 4 in aqueous Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions was studied and compared with that of its previously reported less bulky analogue [PdBr₂(ⁱPr₂-bimy)]₂.     

Pd(0) and Pd(II) derivatives with heteroannularly bridged chiral ferrocenyl diphosphine ligands - A stereochemical analysis

The ligands (S_c, S_p)-1-diphenylphosphino-2,1′-(1-dicyclohexylphosphinopropanediyl)ferrocene, (S_c, S_p)-PP^CyPF, and (S_c, S_p)-1-diphenylphosphino-2,1′-(1-diphenylphosphinopropanediyl)ferrocene, (S_c, S_p)-PP^PhPF, have been used in the synthesis of the new Pd(0) and Pd(II) derivatives [Pd(PP^CyPF)(DMFU)] (1) (DMFU = dimethylfumarate), [Pd(PP^CyPF)(MA)] (2) (MA = maleic anhydride), [Pd(η³-2-Me-C₃H₄)(PP)]OTf (PP = PP^CyPF, 3; PP^PhPF, 4) (OTf = triflate), [PdRR′(PP)] (R = Me, R′ = Cl, PP = PP^CyPF, 5, PP^PhPF, 6; R = R′ = Me, PP = PP^CyPF, 7, PP^PhPF, 8; R = R′ = C₆F₅, PP = PP^CyPF, 9, PP^PhPF, 10). The molecular structure of 7 has been determined by X-ray diffraction. In the cases of complexes 1-4 two isomers are formed depending on the orientation of the ancillary ligand with respect to the ferrocenyl core. The stereochemistry of these complexes has been determined. In complex 6 the two possible isomers are obtained whereas in complex 5 the derivative with the Me group trans to PPh₂ is selectively formed. Restricted rotation of the pentafluorophenyl groups with respect to the Pd-C bond has been found in 9 and 10. In all derivatives the conformation of the ferrocenyl ligand is the same as that seen by X-ray diffraction and deduced from NMR data.     

Intramolecular Pd(II)-catalyzed oxidative biaryl synthesis under air: reaction development and scope

New reaction conditions for intramolecular palladium(II)-catalyzed oxidative carbon-carbon bond formation under air are described. The use of pivalic acid as the reaction solvent, instead of acetic acid, results in greater reproducibility, higher yields, and broader scope. This includes the use of electron-rich diarylamines as illustrated in the synthesis of three naturally occurring carbazole products: Murrayafoline A, Mukonine, and Clausenine. A variety of side products have also been isolated, casting light on competing reaction pathways and revealing new reactivity with palladium(II) catalysis.     

Pd(II)-Catalyzed Synthesis of Benzisoxazolones from Benzohydroxamic Acids via C-H Activation

A Pd-catalyzed method for the synthesis of benzisoxazolones from benzohydroxamic acids using Oxone as an oxidant in a one-pot procedure has been developed. In this process, the reaction appears to be suitable for construction of various benzisoxazolones.     

Palladium(II)-catalyzed isomerization-Claisen rearrangement of 2-alkoxy diallyl ethers

Diallyl ethers bearing an enol ether react in the presence of PdCl₂ as catalyst to give α-allyl α-alkoxy ketones by selective isomerization via formal 1,2-H migration at the more substituted allyl group, followed by Claisen rearrangement. This rearrangement is also promoted by AuCl₃ and IrCl₃, although the yields are lower with these catalysts.     

Cyclization Strategies to Polyenes Using Pd(II)-Catalyzed Couplings of Pinacol Vinylboronates

As a complement to Pd(0)-catalyzed cyclizations, seven Pd(II)-catalyzed cyclization strategies are reported. α,ω-Diynes are selectively hydroborated to bis(boronate esters), which cyclize under Pd(II)-catalysis producing a diverse array of small, medium, and macrocyclic polyenes with controlled E,E, Z,Z, or E,Z stereochemistry. Various functional groups are tolerated including aryl bromides, and applications are illustrated.