Mixed ligand platinum complexes as hydrogenation catalysts

PtLL′Cl₂ (L = PPh₃, L′ = sulphides, amines) are more effective catalysts for the hydrogenation of styrene to ethylbenzene, in the presence of SnCl₂·2H₂O than PtL₂Cl₂ or PtL′₂Cl₂; this effect is attributed to the ability of the weaker ligand L′ to function as a leaving group in the catalytic hydrogenation cycle.     

Cationic palladium(II) complexes of ferrocenylphosphines as homogeneous hydrogenation catalysts for olefins

Cationic palladium(II) complexes of ferrocenylphosphines [(L-L′)Pd(S)₂][ClO₄]₂ ((L-L′) = Fe(η⁵-C₅H₄P (C₆H₅)₂)₂ 1, or Fe(η⁵-C₅H₅)(η⁵C₅H₃(CHMeNMe₂)P(C₆H₅)₂-1,2) 2a: S=pyridine or dimethylformamide) were prepared and characterized. The derivatives of 2a are effective catalysts for the hydrogenation of simple olefins at 30°C (1 atm H₂). The rate of reduction of styrene depends on the substrate concentration, catalyst concentration and the solvent, and is only slightly inhibited (16%) by the addition of mercury. These observations are conistent with a homogeneous catalytic system.     

Polystyrene anchored rhodium (I) bidentate ligand complexes as catalysts for hydrogenation

Polystyrene supported Rh(I) AA′ (AA′ = anthranilic acid, 2,2′-bipyridine or 1,10-phenanthroline) complexes catalyse the hydrogenation of monoolefins (terminal, cyclic and internal) and dienes. Ethyl sorbate undergoes saturation via the monoene intermediate. Thiscis olefin reacts faster than thetrans isomer. The rate law for the reaction is: Rate α [catalyst] [substrate] [H₂].     

Silica-supported polymeric palladium (0) complexes as catalysts for Heck reaction in organic synthesis

Silica-supported palladium (0) complexes have been prepared from γ-chloropropyl triethoxysilica and γ-aminopropyl triethoxysilica via immobilization on fumed silica, followed by reacting with ethylenediamine and salicylaldehyde, and then the reaction with palladium chloride in ethanol and reduction with KBH₄ in ethanol. They are efficient catalysts for Heck reaction of aryl iodides with alkene at 90^oC. These polymeric palladium (0) catalysts can be recovered and reused without loss in activity. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Polymer-supported palladium and platinum species as hydrogenation catalysts

The synthesis of new hydrogel copolymers and their use for anchoring Pd and Pt species is described. The supported catalysts are effective for the reduction of alkenes, dienes, alkynes, and nitroaromatics under mild conditions. The catalysts have been characterized by chemical analysis, particle size measurement, IR, TGA, and x-ray photoelectron spectra. Relative reactivities and the effects of substrate structure, solvents, catalyst loading, particle size of the catalysts, and partial pressure of hydrogen have been determined. The kinetics of hydrogenation have been analyzed using concepts useful under slurry reaction conditions. The recycling efficiencies of the catalysts and product analysis to establish selectivities have been assessed. © 1992 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Polymer-supported palladium and rhodium species as hydrogenation catalysts

The synthesis of new copolymers containing amino and heterocyclic ligands and their use for anchoring Pd and Rh species is described. The supported catalysts are effective for the hydrogenation of alkenes, dienes, alkynes, and nitrobenzene under very mild conditions. The catalysts have been characterized by chemical analysis, particle size measurement, IR, and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Relative reactivities and the effects of substrate structure, solvents, catalyst loading, anchoring ligands, metal species, and particle size on the rates of hydrogenation have been determined using a wide variety of substrates. The kinetics of hydrogenation have been analyzed using concepts suitable under slurry reaction conditions. Comparisons between different oxidation states of the same metal and between different metal species have also been made. The recycling efficiencies of the catalysts have been determined and found to be very good. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Chiral acyclic diaminocarbene complexes of palladium(II) immobilized on a polymeric support as promising catalysts of the Suzuki reaction

Metal-promoted nucleophilic addition of primary amino group of a natural L-amino acid anchored on polystyrene support to coordinated isonitrile substrate has afforded preparation and simultaneous immobilization of chiral acyclic diaminocarbene complex of palladium(II). The obtained catalytic system is stable under conditions of the Suzuki reaction and demonstrates good catalytic activity in the reaction with a sterically hindered substrate.     

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.     

Mechanism of the formation of palladium complexes serving as catalysts in hydrogenation reactions : I. Reactions of complexes with molecular hydrogen

The interaction of Ph₃PPD(OAc)₂₂ with molecular H₂ yields a binuclear complex of zero-valent palladium, (Ph₃P)₂Pd₂. This complex interacts reversibly with H₂ in CH₂Cl₂, yielding (Ph₃P)₂Pd₂H₂. In argon atmosphere (Ph₃P)₂Pd₂ reacts with [Ph₃PPd(OAc)₂₂ to form a binuclear complex of Pd^I with a metal—metal bond. These data, as well as the results of kinetic studies of the reactions between [Ph₃PPd(OAc)₂₂ and H₂, are in agreement with an autocatalytic mechanism for the process, including catalysis of the reduction of Pd^II complexes by the Pd⁰ compounds. It has been established that the synthesized compound of Pd^II, Pd^I and Pd⁰ with the ratio P/Pd?1, are inactive in the hydrogenation of unsaturated compounds. The catalytically active complex (PPh)₂Pd₅ is formed when palladium acetate reacts with (Ph₃P)₂Pd₂ in the presence of H₂. The same compound is formed when a solution of (Ph₃P)₂Pd₂ is treated with a mixture of H₂ and O₂ (or H₂O₂ in an atmosphere of H₂). (PPh)₂Pd₅ is an effective catalyst for the hydrogenation of olefins, dienes, acetylenes, aldehydes, organic peroxides, quinones, O₂, Schiff bases, and nitro, nitroso, and azo compounds.     

Cross-coupling of alkyl halides with Grignard reagents using nickel and palladium complexes bearing eta(3)-allyl ligand as catalysts

The cross-coupling of Grignard reagents with alkyl bromides and tosylates has been achieved by the use of eta(3)-allylnickel and eta(3)-allylpalladium complexes as catalysts.     

Chiral iridium(I) bis(NHC) complexes as catalysts for asymmetric transfer hydrogenation

The common use of NHC complexes in transition‐metal mediated C–C coupling and metathesis reactions in recent decades has established N‐heterocyclic carbenes as a new class of ligand for catalysis. The field of asymmetric catalysis with complexes bearing NHC‐containing chiral ligands is dominated by mixed carbene/oxazoline or carbene/phosphane chelating ligands. In contrast, applications of complexes with chiral, chelating bis(NHC) ligands are rare. In the present work new chiral iridium(I) bis(NHC) complexes and their application in the asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of ketones are described. A series of chiral bis(azolium) salts have been prepared following a synthetic pathway, starting from L ‐valinol and the modular buildup allows the structural variation of the ligand precursors. The iridium complexes were formed via a one‐pot transmetallation procedure. The prepared complexes were applied as catalysts in the asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of various prochiral ketones, affording the corresponding chiral alcohols in high yields and moderate to good enantioselectivities of up to 68%. The enantioselectivities of the catalysts were strongly affected by the various, terminal N‐substituents of the chelating bis(NHC) ligands. The results presented in this work indicate the potential of bis‐carbenes as stereodirecting ligands for asymmetric catalysis and are offering a base for further developments. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Poly(propylene imine) dendrimer complexes as catalysts for oxidation of alkenes

Complexes of poly(propylene imine) dendrimers D8[DAB-dendr-(NH₂)₈] and D32 [DAB-dendr-(NH₂)₃₂] were prepared by interaction of the dendrimers with transition metal salts such as FeCl₃.6H₂O; CoCl₂.6H₂O; CuCl₂.2H₂O; VOSO₄.5H₂O; Na₂MoO₄.2H₂O and Na₂WO₄.2H₂O at room temperature in aqueous solutions. The content of metal ions in the complexes was found to be from 8.2 to 69.6 mg metal ion/g polymer carrier. The complexes were characterized by using IR, UV-VIS, Moessbauer spectroscopy and EPR. The anticipated co-ordination structure of the compounds was suggested. It was found that the order of the catalytic activity of the complexes of poly(propylene imine) dendrimers D8 and D32 in the reaction of epoxidation of cyclohexene with organic hydroperoxides such as tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHP), ethylbenzene hydroperoxide (EBHP) and cumene hydroperoxide (CHP) was as follows: D32-MoО₂²⁺>D32-VО²⁺>D32-WО₂²⁺ > D32-Co²⁺ > D32-Cu²⁺>D32-Fe³⁺. The order of reactivity of organic hydroperoxides in the reaction studied was: t-BHP > EBHP > CHP.     

Mechanism of the formation of palladium complexes serving as catalysts in hydrogenation reactions : II. Reactivity of palladium phosphine halides towards molecular hydrogen

[(PPh₃)₃(PPh₂)₂Pd₃Cl] Cl, benzene and aniline hydrochloride were isolated as products of the reactions of (PPh₃)₂PdCl₂]₂ or [(PPh₃)PdCl₂]₂ with H₂ in organic amines (Am). Similar products were obtained when (Ph₃P)₂Pd(Ph)Br was treated with H2₃ Both in amines and aromatic solvents. The reaction between H₂ and [(PBu₃)PdCl₂]₂ resulted in the formation of [(PBu₃(PBu_2)PdCl2 ·. 2 Am The kinetic data for H₂ absorption by solutions of palladium(II) complexes are consistent with the heterolytic mechanism of cleavage fo hte HH bond in the coordination sphere of palladium(II); the function of the H⁺ acceptor being performed by the bases (e.g. Am or Ph). The reaction between the palladium complexes and H₂ is autocatalytic. Reduction of the initial Pd^II complexes leads to lower oxidation state palladium complexes, which catalyse the reduction of Pd^II complexes. In the coordination sphere of the lower oxidation state palladium complexes, the oxidative addition of PR₃ to Pd takes place with formation of compounds containing a Pd-R bond. It is the reaction between these complexes and H₂ that yields palladium compounds with PR₂ ligands.     

Structured polyphenylenes as carriers of palladium nanoparticles used as selective hydrogenation catalysts

Structured polyphenylenes that are used as matrices for immobilization of palladium nanoparticles are synthesized through the cyclocondensation of acetylaromatic compounds followed by structuring at different temperatures and, as a result, different crosslink densities. The relationship between the structure and structuring temperature of the polymers is investigated. It is shown that the sizes of palladium nanoparticles immobilized in polyphenylene matrices depend on the conditions of polymer structuring. The resulting catalytic systems are examined for the selective hydrogenation of triple bonds in acetylene alcohols.     

Rhodium(I) and platinum(II) complexes of aminomethylphosphines as hydrogenation and hydroformylation catalysts

Hydrogenation of α-acetamidocinnamic acid with chiral aminomethylphosphine complexes of rhodium(I), [Rh(cyclo-octa-1, 5-diene) {(R₂PCH₂)₂NR¹}]-PF₆ (R = Ph or Cy, R¹ = D(+)-CHMePh, L-CHMeCO₂Et, (R)(+)-bornyl) shows no asymmetric induction. The hydroformylation of styrene using the catalyst mixture [PtCl₂(P–P)]/SnCl₂ shows asymmetric induction with up to 31% enantiomeric excess of 2-phenyl-propanol being observed.     

Mixed ligand complexes of palladium(II) with diethylenetriamine as a primary ligand and amino acids as secondary ligands

Summary Equilibrium studies of mixed ligand complexes of palladium(II) containing diethylenetriamine as a primary ligand and amino acids as secondary ligands were made by the pH titration method at 25° C and ionic strengthM=0.1. Different equilibrium constants, characteristic of binary and mixed ligand complexes were calculated and the chelation mode was deduced from conductivity measurements.     

Synthesis and evaluation of substituted pyrazoles palladium(II) complexes as ethylene polymerization catalysts

The substituted pyrazole palladium complexes, (3,5-^tBu₂pz)₂PdCl₂ (1) (3,5-Me₂pz)₂PdCl₂ (2), (3-Mepz)₂PdCl₂ (3) and (pz)₂PdCl₂ (4) (pzH=pyrazole), can be prepared from the reaction of (COD)PdCl₂ with the appropriate pyrazole. The chloromethyl derivative, (3,5-^tBu₂pz)₂PdCl(Me) (5), was prepared from (COD)PdClMe and ^tBu₂pzH. X-ray crystal structure determination of 1 and 5 established their structures in the solid state to be the trans-isomer. After activation of 1-4 and 5 with methylaluminoxane (MAO) the resulting palladium complexes were used as catalysts in ethylene polymerization, yielding linear high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The highest activity was observed for (3,5-^tBu₂pz)PdClMe.