Direct Aminophosphonylation of aldehydes catalyzed by cyclopentadienyl ruthenium(II) complexes

This work reports a novel method for the direct aminophosphonylation of aldehydes catalyzed by cyclopentadienyl ruthenium(II) complexes. The system HP(O)(OEt)₂/[CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl] was very efficient for the aminophosphonylation of aldehydes with primary and secondary amines, producing the corresponding α-aminophosphonates in good to excellent yields. This novel method has several advantages including the use of a small amount of catalyst (0.5?mol%), high chemoselectivity, solvent-free conditions and application of the catalyst [CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl] for at least 12 cycles with excellent activity.     

NEW RUTHENIUM(II) COMPLEXES CONTAINING ORGANODISULFIDE LIGANDS

Abstract

The new complexes [CpRu(PPh₃)₂(RSSR)PF₆ R=CH₃, iso-Pr, CH₂C₆H₅ and C₆H₅ have been prepared from the reaction of CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl with RSSR in CH₃OH in presence of NH₄Cl. This result contrasts with the oxidative additions of RSSR to CpFe(dppe)1 dppe=PPh₂ (CH₂)₂PPh₂ to give [CpFe(dppe)SR]PF₆ (C. Diaz et al., J. Organomet. Chem. 516, 59 (1996)). Huckel calculations on model fragments CpFe(PPh₃)₂ and CpRu(PPh₃)₂ suggest that the higher electron density of iron could explain the differences observed in reactivity. Possible biological implications are discussed.     

Ruthenium heterocyclic thiolate complexes: CpRu(L)(L′)SR, [L = L′ = PPh3, 1/2 dppm, 1/2 dppe; L = PPh3, L′ = CO]

The synthesis and characterization of several new ruthenium complexes containing heterocyclic thiolate ligands are described. CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl reacts with thiolate anions to give CpRu(PPh₃)₂SR, (1) [R = 2-mercaptobenzimidazolyl (a), 2-mercaptobenzothiazolyl (b), and 2-mercaptobenzoxazolyl (c)] in good yields. The CpRu(PPh₃)-(CO)SR (2) complexes are obtained by treating (1) with CO gas in THF at room temperature. The one-pot reaction of CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl, thiolate anions with chelate bisphosphine ligands (P–P), gave CpRu(P–P)SR where P–P = Ph₂PCH₂PPh₂ (dppm) (3); Ph₂PCH₂CH₂PPh₂ (dppe) (4).     

Pyridine- and pyrimidine-2-thiolate complexes of ruthenium

A series of mononuclear ruthenium complexes containing pyridine- and pyrimidine-2-thiolato ligands was prepared and characterized. The new compounds of general formula CpRu(PPh₃)(κ²S,N-SR) (1) (SR = pyridine-2-thiolate (a), pyrimidine-2-thiolate (b)) were prepared directly by reacting the thiolato anions (RS⁻) with CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl. Complexes 1 readily react with NOBF₄ or CO in THF at room temperature to give [CpRu(PPh₃)(NO)(κ¹S-HSR)][BF₄]₂ (2) and CpRu(PPh₃)(CO)(κ¹S-SR) (3), respectively. The one-pot reaction of CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl, thiolato anions and bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane (dppe) gave CpRu(dppe)(κ¹S-SR) [dppe: Ph₂PCH₂CH₂PPh₂ (4)]. The complex salts, [CpRu(PPh₃)₂(κ¹S-HSR)]BPh₄ (5) are prepared by mixing CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl, HSR and NaBPh₄ at room temperature. The structures of CpRu(PPh₃)(κ²S,N-Spy) (1a), [CpRu(PPh₃)(NO)(κ¹S-HSpy)][BF₄]₂ (2a) and CpRu(PPh₃)(CO)(κ¹S-Spy) (3a), (py = C₅H₄N) have been determined.     

Transition metal chemistry of phosphorus based ligands. Ruthenium(II) chemistry of bis(phosphino)amines, X2PN(R)PX2 (R=H or Ph, X=Ph; R=Ph, X2=O2C6H4)

Reactions of CpRuCl(PPh₃)₂ with bis(phosphino)amines, X₂PN(R)PX₂ (1 R=H, X=Ph; 2 R=X=Ph; 3 R=Ph, X₂=O₂C₆H₄) give neutral or cationic mononuclear complexes depending on the reaction conditions. Reaction of 1 with CpRuCl(PPh₃)₂ gives one neutral complex, [CpRu(Cl)(η²-Ph₂PN(H)PPh₂)] (4) and two cationic complexes, [CpRu(η²-Ph₂PN(H)PPh₂)(η¹-Ph₂PN(H)PPh₂)]Cl (5) and [CpRu(PPh₃)(η²-Ph₂PN(H)PPh₂)]Cl (6), whereas the reaction of 2 with CpRuCl(PPh₃)₂ leads only to the isolation of cationic complex, [CpRu(PPh₃)(η²-Ph₂PN(Ph)PPh₂)]Cl (7). The catechol derivative 3, in a similar reaction, affords an interesting mononuclear complex [CpRu(PPh₃){η¹-(C₆H₄O₂)PN(Ph)P(O₂H₄C₆)}₂]Cl (8) containing two monodentate bis(phosphino)amine ligands. The structural elucidation of the complexes was carried out by elemental analyses, IR and NMR spectroscopic data.     

Synthesis and reactivity of cyclopentadienyl ruthenium complexes containing ferrocenylselenolates

The heterotrimetallic complex 1,1′-[Fc(SeRuCp(PPh₃)₂)₂] is accessible by the reaction of 1,1′-[Fc(SeLi)₂·2THF] (Fc = Fe(η⁵-C₅H₄)₂, THF = Tetrahydrofuran) with two equivalents of CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl in high yield. Complex 1,1′-[Fc(SeLi)₂·2THF] can be prepared by treatment of 1,1′-[Fc(SeSiMe₃)₂] with two equivalents of n-BuLi in THF solution. 1,1′-[Fc(SeRuCp(PPh₃)₂)₂] is converted to 1,1′-[Fc(SeRuCpCO(PPh₃))₂] under CO atmosphere in THF solution. The complexes 1,1′-[Fc(SeRuCp(PP))₂] [PP = Ph₂P(CH₂)PPh₂ (dppm), Ph₂P(CH₂)₂PPh₂ (dppe), Ph₂P(CH=CH)₂PPh₂ (dppee), Ph₂P(CH₂)₃PPh₂ (dppp)] are obtained in a one-pot reaction of CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl and 1,1′-[Fc(SeLi)₂·2THF] with the chelating bisphosphine ligand.     

Half-sandwich ruthenium complexes of pentafluorobenzenethiolato ligands

A synthetic study of ruthenium complexes containing pentafluorobenzenethiolato ligand is presented. The bis(triphenylphosphine) complex CpRu(PPh₃)₂SC₆F₅ (1) is prepared from CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl and C₆F₅S⁻ in high yield. This complex is readily reacted with CO gas to give the mixed carbonyl-phosphine complex CpRu(PPh₃)(CO)SC₆F₅ (2) and with NOBF₄ at room temperature to give [CpRu(PPh₃)(NO)SC₆F₅]BF₄ (3). The one-pot reaction of CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl, dppa ligands, and C₆F₅S⁻ produces CpRu(dppa)SC₆F₅ [dppa = bis(diphenylphosphino)methane: dppm (4); bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane: dppe (5)]. Complexes (1)–(5) have been characterized by spectroscopic techniques (i.r., ¹H-n.m.r., ³¹P-n.m.r.) and by elemental analysis. The X-ray structural analysis of (5) is reported. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Catalytic annulation of 1-substituted-3-en-1-yn-5-als with cycloalkanones using acid-base dual catalysts

CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl and DBU dual catalysts in combination enable a one-pot annulation of 1-R-3-en-1-yn-5-als (R = aryl, alkenyl, alkyl) and cycloalkanones to give highly substituted benzene products. This catalytic reaction consists of a tandem aldol condensation, dehydration and aromatization through a 1,7-hydrogen shift; the resulting 1-indanones and α-tetralones are obtained in moderate to good yields.     

Haloalkyl complexes of the transition metals : II. Some new chloromethyl and methoxymethyl complexes of manganese,rhenium and ruthenium

The reactions of Na[Mn(CO)₅] or Na[Mn(CO)₄(PPh₃)] with CH₂ClI yield the new chloromethyl complexes Mn(CO)₅CH₂Cl and Mn(CO)₄(PPh₃)CH₂Cl. Reaction of Na[Re(CO)₅] or Na[CpRu(CO)₂] with ClCH₂OMe yields Re(CO)₅CH₂Cl and CpRu(CO)₂CH₂Cl respectively, in addition to the corresponding methoxymethyl complexes (Cp = η⁵-C₅H₅). Reaction of CpRu(CO)₂CH₂OMe with HCl yields the corresponding chloromethyl complex.     

Synthesis and structure of some ruthenium-rhenium heterodinuclear complexes and their catalytic activity in the addition of carboxylic acids to phenylacetylene

The salt elimination reaction of Na[Re(CO)₅] with Cp*Ru(dppm)Cl, CpRu(dppm)Cl or CpRu(CO)₂Cl afforded the heterodinuclear species Cp*Ru(μ-CO)₂(μ-dppm)Re(CO)₃, Cp(CO)Ru(μ-dppm)Re(CO)₄, or Cp(CO)₂RuRe(CO)₅, respectively, in moderate yields. An orthometallated species, Cp*(CO)Ru(μ-H)[μ-PhP(C₆H₄)CH₂PPh₂]Re(CO)₃, was also obtained from the first reaction. All these heterodinuclear products have been characterised crystallographically. They also showed good catalytic activity for the addition of carboxylic acids to phenylacetylene to afford the anti-Markovnikov products selectively.     

Regio- and stereoselective addition of carboxylic acids to phenylacetylene catalyzed by cyclopentadienyl ruthenium complexes

The direct addition of carboxylic acids to terminal alkynes such as phenylacetylene in the presence of catalytic amount of [CpRu(CO)₂Cl] (1) or [{CpRu(CO)₂}₂] (2) affords the anti-Markovnikov adducts with high selectivity. In most instances, the E-enol esters are the major products.     

Function of triazenido compound for electrocatalytic hydrogen production catalyzed by platinum complex

A new type of electrocatalyst based on a triazenido-platinum complex, Pt(PPh₃)₂(L)Cl (1), is prepared by the reaction of 1-[(2-methoxy) benzene]-3-[2-pyridine] triazene (HL) and Pt(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ in the presence of triethylamine. Electrochemical studies indicate that HL, Pt(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ and 1 can catalyze hydrogen evolution from acetic acid or a neutral buffer. To show triazenido ligand, HL, plays a role in determining the catalytic activities of the platinum complex, we systematically study the electrocatalytic activities of HL, Pt(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ and Pt(PPh₃)₂(L)Cl and provide a possible catalytic mechanism for hydrogen generation catalyzed by 1.     

Syntheses and characterization of cyano-bridged homo and hetero bimetallic complexes containing η and η-cyclic hydrocarbons

The reactions of [(ind)Ru(PPh₃)₂CN] (ind = η⁵-C₉H₇) (1) and [CpRu(PPh₃)₂CN] (Cp = η⁵-C₅H₅) (2) with [(η⁶-p-cymene)Ru(bipy)Cl]Cl (bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) (3) in the presence of AgNO₃/NH₄BF₄ in methanol, respectively, yielded dicationic cyano-bridged complexes of the type [(ind)(PPh₃)₂Ru(μ-CN)Ru(bipy)(η⁶-p-cymene)](BF₄)₂ (4) and [Cp(PPh₃)₂Ru(μ-CN)Ru(bipy)(η⁶-p-cymene)](BF₄)₂ (5). The reaction of [CpRu(PPh₃)₂CN] (2), [CpOs(PPh₃)₂CN] (6) and [CpRu(dppe)CN] (7) with the corresponding halide complexes and [(η⁶-p-cymene)RuCl₂]₂ formed the monocationic cyano-bridge complexes [Cp(PPh₃)₂Ru(μ-CN)Os(PPh₃)₂Cp](BF₄) (8), [Cp(PPh₃)₂Os(μ- CN)Ru(PPh₃)₂Cp](BF₄) (9) and [Cp(dppe)Ru(μ-CN)Os(PPh₃)₂Cp](BF₄) (10) along with the neutral complexes [Cp(PPh₃)₂Ru(μ-CN)Ru (η⁶-p-cymene)Cl₂] (11), [Cp(PPh₃)₂Os(μ-CN)Ru(η⁶-p-cymene)Cl₂] (12), and [Cp(dppe) Ru(μ-CN)Ru(η⁶-p-cymene)Cl₂] (13). These complexes were characterized by FT IR, ¹H NMR, ³¹P{¹H} NMR spectroscopy and the molecular structures of complexes 4, 8 and 11 were solved by X-ray diffraction studies.     

Cyclopentadienyl Ruthenium(II) Complexes with Bridging Alkynylphosphine Ligands: Synthesis and Electrochemical Studies

The reaction of [CpRuCl(PPh₃)₂] (Cp=cyclopentadienyl) and [CpRuCl(dppe)] (dppe=Ph₂PCH₂CH₂PPh₂) with bis‐ and tris‐phosphine ligands 1,4‐(Ph₂PC≡C)₂C₆H₄ ( 1 ) and 1,3,5‐(Ph₂PC≡C)₃C₆H₃ ( 2 ), prepared by Ni‐catalysed cross‐coupling reactions between terminal alkynes and diphenylchlorophosphine, has been investigated. Using metal‐directed self‐assembly methodologies, two linear bimetallic complexes, [{CpRuCl(PPh₃)}₂(μ‐dppab)] ( 3 ) and [{CpRu(dppe)}₂(μ‐dppab)](PF₆)₂ ( 4 ), and the mononuclear complex [CpRuCl(PPh₃)(η¹‐dppab)] ( 6 ), which contains a “dangling arm” ligand, were prepared (dppab=1,4‐bis[(diphenylphosphino)ethynyl]benzene). Moreover, by using the triphosphine 1,3,5‐tris[(diphenylphosphino)ethynyl]benzene (tppab), the trimetallic [{CpRuCl(PPh₃)}₃(μ₃‐tppab)] ( 5 ) species was synthesised, which is the first example of a chiral‐at‐ruthenium complex containing three different stereogenic centres. Besides these open‐chain complexes, the neutral cyclic species [{CpRuCl(μ‐dppab)}₂] ( 7 ) was also obtained under different experimental conditions. The coordination chemistry of such systems towards supramolecular assemblies was tested by reaction of the bimetallic precursor 3 with additional equivalents of ligand 2 . Two rigid macrocycles based on cis coordination of dppab to [CpRu(PPh₃)] were obtained, that is, the dinuclear complex [{CpRu(PPh₃)(μ‐dppab)}₂](PF₆)₂ ( 8 ) and the tetranuclear square [{CpRu(PPh₃)(μ‐dppab)}₄](PF₆)₄ ( 9 ). The solid‐state structures of 7 and 8 have been determined by X‐ray diffraction analysis and show a different arrangement of the two parallel dppab ligands. All compounds were characterised by various methods including ESIMS, electrochemistry and by X‐band ESR spectroscopy in the case of the electrogenerated paramagnetic species.     

Chiral cyclopentadienyl ruthenium(II) complexes with P,P-ligands derived from (1R,2R)-1,2-diaminocyclohexane: Synthesis,crystal structures and catalytic activity in Diels–Alder reactions

Chiral cyclopentadienyl ruthenium(II) complexes [CpRu(L1–L3)Cl] (5–7) have been prepared by reaction of [CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl] with chiral P,P-ligands (1R,2R)-1,2-bis(diphenylphosphinamino)cyclohexane (L1), N,N′-[bis-(3,3′-bis-tert-butyl-5,5′-bis-methoxy-1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′-diyl)phosphite]-(1R,2R)-1,2-diaminocyclohexane (L2) and N,N′-[bis-(R)-1,1′-binaphtyl-2,2′-diyl)phosphite]-(1R,2R)-1,2-diaminocyclohexane (L3). The molecular structures of 5 and 6 have been determined by single-crystal X-ray analysis. Studies on catalytic activity of the cations derived from (5–7) by treatment with AgSbF₆, are also reported.     

Ruthenium-Catalyzed Allylic Substitution of Allylic Cyclic Carbonates

Allylic substitution of allylic cyclic carbonates with PhSH or PhOH in the presence of CpRu(PPh₃₎₂Cl (5 mol %) afforded (E)-allylic alcohol and erythro-β-hydroxy thiophenoxide or phenoxide respectively, via external attack of nucleophiles to π-allyl ruthenium complex.     

Complexes in polymers III: Addition reactions of trans-Ir(PPh3)2(CO)Cl embedded in polystyrene with hydrogen,oxygen, sulfur dioxide,carbon monoxide and gaseous iodine and of (η-C5H5)Ru(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)Cl in polystyrene with carbon monoxide

The addition rections of trans-Ir(PPh₃)₂(CO)Cl embedded in films of polystyrene (PS) with hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and gaseous iodine were monitored by infrared spectroscopy and found to be similar to those occurring in toluene. While the reaction with iodine was rapid at the surface of the film as determined by attenuated-total-reflectance infrared spectroscopy, the reaction was much slower in the body of the film, as shown by transmission infrared spectroscopy. No such difference was observed for oxygen. The complex CpRu(COD)Cl (Cp = η-C₅H₅, COD = 1,5-cyclooctadiene) in PS readily undergoes ligand substitution by carbon monoxide (CO and ¹³CO) to give CpRu(CO)₂Cl and CpRu(¹³CO)₂Cl embedded in PS, respectively.     

Ruthenium piano-stool complexes bearing imidazole-based PN ligands

A variety of piano-stool complexes of cyclopentadienyl ruthenium(II) with imidazole-based PN ligands have been synthesized starting from the precursor complexes [CpRu(C₁₀H₈)]PF₆, [CpRu(NCMe)₃]PF₆ and [CpRu(PPh₃)₂Cl]. PN ligands used are imidazol-2-yl, -4-yl and -5-yl phosphines.Depending on the ligand and precursor different types of coordination modes were observed; in the case of polyimidazolyl PN ligands these were κ¹P-monodentate, κ²P,N-, κ²N,N- and κ³N,N,N- chelating and μ-κP:κ²N,N-brigding. The solid-state structures of [CpRu(1a)₂Cl ]·H₂O (5^.H₂O) and [{CpRu(μ-κ²-N,N-κ’¹-P-2b)}₂](C₆H₅PO₃H)₂(C₆H₅PO₃H₂)_2, a hydrolysis product of the as well determined [{CpRu(2b)}₂](PF₆)₂^.2CH₃CN (7b^.2CH₃CN) were determined (1a = imidazol-2-yldiphenyl phosphine, 2b = bis(1-methylimidazol-2-yl)phenyl phosphine, 3a = tris(imidazol-2-yl)phosphine). Furthermore, the complexes [CpRu(L)₂]PF₆ (L = imidazol-2-yl or imidazol-4-yl phosphine) have been screened for their catalytic activity in the hydration of 1-octyne.     

Synthesis,characterization and DNA binding studies of two cyclopentadienyl ruthenium(II) complexes with amino acid ligands

Two new half-sandwich cyclopentadienyl ruthenium(II) complexes containing α-amino acids, [CpRu(PPh₃)₂(Ser)] (Ser = l-serine) and [CpRu(PPh₃)(Met)] (Met = l-methionine), were synthesized and characterized by physicochemical methods. Interactions of these two complexes with calf thymus DNA were investigated by UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy, emission spectroscopy and competitive binding studies. The results indicate that both complexes can interact with DNA, leading to the damage of the double helix. [CpRu(PPh₃)₂(Ser)] binds to DNA by intercalation, while the binding mode for [CpRu(PPh₃)(Met)] is more complicated due to the formation of an EB-DNA-complex (EB = ethidium bromide). The affinity of the Met complex for DNA is stronger than that of the Ser complex, which could be due to groove–surface combination or electrostatic interaction in addition to intercalative binding.     

Catalytic activity and visible spectroscopy of [Rh(norbornadiene)Cl]2/p-RC6H4)3P system in methanol

Summary The catalytic hydrogenation of hex-1-ene in methanolic solution with [Rh(norbornadiene)Cl]₂/(p-RC₆H₄)₃ P (R=H, Me or OMe) systems preparedin situ has been measured. The catalytic activity shows a dependence on the ageing of the catalyst precursor solution in the presence of air. A spectroscopic study (visible region) has been carried out for the system with triphenyl phosphine and shows degradation with the formation of [Rh(norbornadiene)PPh₃Cl] as an intermediate. It was demonstrated that the spectral changes and the consequent catalytic activity are due to PPh₃ loss because of the oxygen dissolved in the media.