Graphene oxide‐bound electron‐deficient tin(IV) porphyrin: a highly efficient and selective catalyst for trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane

The catalytic activity of graphene oxide‐bound tetrakis(p ‐aminophenyl)porphyrinatotin(IV) trifluoromethanesulfonate, [Sn^IV(TNH₂PP)(OTf)₂], in the trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) is reported. The prepared catalyst was characterized using inductively coupled plasma analysis, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared and diffuse reflectance UV–visible spectroscopies. This heterogeneous catalyst was used for selective trimethylsilylation of various alcohols and phenols with HMDS in short reaction times and high yields. Also, the catalyst is of high reusability and stability, in that it was recovered several times without loss of its initial activity. The chemoselectivity of this catalytic system in the silylation of primary alcohols in the presence of secondary and tertiary alcohols and also phenols was investigated.     

Highly efficient and chemoselective trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) catalyzed by reusable electron-deficient [Ti(salophen)(OTf)2]

In the present work, highly efficient trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) catalyzed by high-valent [Ti^IV(salophen)(OTf)₂] is reported. Under these conditions, primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols as well as phenols were silylated in short reaction times and high yields. It is noteworthy that this method can be used for chemoselective silylation of primary alcohols in the presence of secondary and tertiary alcohols and phenols. The catalyst was reused several times without loss of its catalytic activity.     

Polystyrene-supported GaCl3: A new,highly efficient and recyclable heterogeneous Lewis acid catalyst for acetylation and benzoylation of alcohols and phenols

A new, simple and highly chemoselective method for both acetylation and benzoylation of alcohols and phenols with acetic anhydride in the presence of polystyrene-supported gallium trichloride (PS/GaCl₃) as a highly active and reusable heterogeneous Lewis acid catalyst is presented. In this catalytic system, primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols as well as phenols were converted to the corresponding acetates and benzoates with high yields. The heterogenized catalyst is of high reusability and stability in the acetylation reactions and was recovered several times with negligible loss in its activity or a negligible catalyst leaching, and also there is no need for regeneration. Remarkably, a selective mono-acetylation of symmetrical diols can be achieved chemoselectively by employing the same catalyst.     

Rapid,highly efficient and chemoselective trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) catalyzed by reusable electron‐deficient tin(IV)porphyrin

In this paper, rapid and highly efficient trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) in the presence of catalytic amounts of high‐valent [Sn^IV(TPP)(OTf)₂] is reported. This catalytic system catalyzes trimethylsilylation of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols as well as phenols, and the corresponding TMS‐ethers were obtained in high yields and short reaction times at room temperature. It is noteworthy that this method can be used for chemoselective silylation of primary alcohols in the presence of secondary and tertiary alcohols and phenols. The catalyst was reused several times without loss of its catalytic activity. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

[Sn(TPP)(BF4)2]: An efficient and reusable catalyst for chemoselective trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane

Tin(IV)tetraphenylporphyrinato tetrafluoroborate, [Sn^IV(TPP)(BF₄)₂], was used as an efficient catalyst for trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS). High-valent [Sn^IV(TPP)(BF₄)₂] catalyzes trimethylsilylation of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols as well as phenols, and the corresponding TMS-ethers were obtained in high yields and short reaction times at room temperature. While, under the same reaction conditions [Sn^IV(TPP)Cl₂] is less efficient to catalyze these reactions. One important feature of this catalyst is its ability in the chemoselective silylation of primary alcohols in the presence of secondary and tertiary alcohols and phenols. The catalyst was reused several times without loss of its catalytic activity.     

Cross‐linked poly(4‐vinylpyridine/styrene) copolymer‐supported bismuth(III) triflate: an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for silylation of alcohols and phenols with HMDS

Cross‐linked poly(4‐vinylpyridine/styrene) copolymer‐supported bismuth(III) triflate (³⁰P/S‐Bi) effectively activates hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) for the silylation of alcohols and phenols. By the use of this heterogeneous catalytic system, a wide range of alcohols as well as phenols are converted into their corresponding trimethylsilyl ethers in high yield under mild reaction conditions. The catalyst was reused more than 10 times without significant loss of its catalytic activity. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Mild and efficient silylation of alcohols and phenols with HMDS using Bi(OTf)3 under solvent-free condition

A very efficient and mild silylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) at rt is developed using Bi(OTf)₃ as the catalyst. Primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols as well as phenols are excellently converted into corresponding TMS ethers in a very short reaction time. This procedure can also be applied to large scale silylation for industrial application.     

Introduction of PEG-SANM nanocomposite as a new and highly efficient reagent for the promotion of the silylation of alcohols and phenols and deprotection of the silyl ethers

Poly (ethylene glycol)-sulfonated sodium montmorillonite (PEG-SANM) nanocomposite was prepared by a simple method and characterized using XRD, TGA, SEM, TEM, and FT-IR techniques. After preparation and characterization, this reagent was used as a highly efficient and reusable solid acid catalyst for the chemoselective silylation of alcohols and phenols and deprotection of the obtained silyl ethers. The method offers several advantages including high to excellent yields of the products, short reaction times, easy preparation of the catalyst and easy work-up procedure. In addition, the catalyst can be recycled and reused at least for five times without significant decrease in the catalytic activity.     

Electron‐deficient vanadium(IV) tetraphenylporphyrin: A new,highly efficient and reusable catalyst for chemoselective trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane

In the present work, the application of electron‐deficient tetraphenylporphyrinatovanadium(IV) trifluoromethanesulfonate, [V^IV(TPP)(OTf)₂], in the trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethydisilazane (HMDS) is reported. This new V(IV) catalyst was used as an efficient catalyst for silylation of not only primary alcohols but also sterically hindered secondary and tertiary alcohols with HMDS. Trimethylsilylation of phenols with HMDS was also performed to afford the desired Trimethylsilyl ethers (TMS) ethers. The chemoselectivity of this method was also investigated. This catalyst can be reused several times without loss of its activity. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Selective tetrahydropyranylation of alcohols and phenols using titanium(IV) salophen trifluoromethanesulfonate as an efficient catalyst

Titanium(IV) salophen trifluoromethanesulfonate, [Ti^IV(salophen)(OSO₂CF₃)₂], as a catalyst enables selective tetrahydropyranylation of alcohols and phenols with 3,4‐dihydro‐2H‐pyran. Using this catalytic system, primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, as well as phenols, were converted to their corresponding tetrahydropyranyl ethers in high yields and short reaction times at room temperature. Investigation of the chemoselectivity of this method showed discrimination between the activity of primary alcohols in the presence of secondary and tertiary alcohols and phenols. This heterogenized catalyst could be reused several times without loss of its catalytic activity. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Electron-deficient [Ti(salophen)(OTf)2]: A new and highly efficient catalyst for the acetylation of alcohols and phenols with acetic anhydride

In the present work, a highly efficient method for acetylation of alcohols and phenols with acetic anhydride catalyzed by high-valent [Ti^IV(salophen)(OTf)₂] is reported. Under these conditions, primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols as well as phenols were acetylated with short reaction times and high yields. The catalyst was reused several times without loss of its catalytic activity.     

Nafion SAC-13: heterogeneous and reusable catalyst for the activation of HMDS for efficient and selective O-silylation reactions under solvent-free condition

Nafion SAC-13 effectively activates hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) for the efficient and selective silylation of alcohols. Primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols and phenols are efficiently converted to their corresponding silylethers in short reaction times (4-8 min) with excellent yield at rt under solvent-free condition. Simple and clean reactions, high yield of the products and efficient recycling of the catalyst are the salient features of this methodology.     

Preparation,characterization and application of RHA/TiO2 nanocomposites in the acetylation of alcohols,phenols and amines

In this work, anatase-phase nano-titania was prepared by embedding in rice husk ash, and identified using a variety of techniques. The obtained nanocomposite (RHA/TiO₂) was used as a green and inexpensive catalyst for the promotion of the acetylation of alcohols, phenols and amines with Ac₂O at room temperature under solvent free conditions. The procedure gave the products in excellent yields during all reaction times. Also this catalyst can be reused for several times without loss of its catalytic activity.     

Polystyrene-bound electron-deficient tin(IV) porphyrin: A new, highly efficient, robust and reusable catalyst for acetylation of alcohols and phenols with acetic anhydride

In the present work, tetrakis(p-aminophenyl)porphyrinatotin(IV) trifluoromethanesulfonate, [Sn^IV(TNH₂PP)(OTf)₂], supported on chloromethylated polystyrene was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, FT IR and diffuse reflectance UV-Vis spectroscopic methods. This new heterogenized catalyst was used for acetylation of alcohols and phenols with acetic anhydride in short reaction times and high yields. The catalyst is of high reusability and stability in the acetylation reactions and was recovered several times without loss of its initial activity and catalyst leaching.     

Alumina Perchloric Acid (Al 2 O 3 -HClO 4 ) as an Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst for Modified Preparation of Trimethylsilyl Ethers

A highly efficient and mild procedure for the trimethylsilylation of a wide variety of alcohols, including primary, benzylic, secondary, hindered secondary, tertiary, phenols, and oximes with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) using alumina perchloric acid (Al ₂ O ₃ -HClO ₄ ) as recyclable heterogeneous catalyst in excellent yields with short reaction times (3?65 min) under ambient conditions is described.     

Rapid and highly efficient trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) catalyzed by reusable zirconyl triflate, [ZrO(OTf)2]

In this paper, rapid and efficient trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane in the presence of catalytic amounts of ZrO(OTf)₂ is reported. Primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols as well as phenols were efficiently converted to their corresponding TMS ethers in short reaction times at room temperature. It is noteworthy that this method can be used for chemoselective silylation of primary alcohols in the presence of secondary and tertiary alcohols and phenols.     

Zirconyl triflate: A new, highly efficient and reusable catalyst for acetylation and benzoylation of alcohols, phenols, amines and thiols with acetic and benzoic anhydrides

Highly efficient acetylation and benzoylation of alcohols, phenols, amines and thiols with acetic and benzoic anhydrides catalyzed by new and reusable zirconyl triflate, ZrO(OTf)₂, is reported. The high catalytic activity of electron deficient ZrO(OTf)₂ can be used for the acetylation and benzoylation of not only primary alcohols but also sterically-hindered secondary and tertiary alcohols with acetic and benzoic anhydrides. Acetylation of phenols with acetic and benzoic anhydrides was achieved to afford the desired acetates and benzoates efficiently. This catalyst also efficiently catalyzed the acetylation and benzoylation of amines and thiols whereby the corresponding amides and thioesters were obtained in good to excellent yields. This catalyst can be reused several times without loss of its activity.     

Rice husk: Introduction of a green,cheap and reusable catalyst for the protection of alcohols,phenols, amines and thiols

A mild, efficient and eco-friendly protocol for the chemoselective protection of benzylic and primary and less hindered secondary aliphatic alcohols and phenols as trimethylsilyl ethers and different types of amines as N-tert-butylcarbamates is developed using rice husk (RiH) as the catalyst. This reagent is also able to catalyze the acetylation of alcohols, phenols, thiols and amines with acetic anhydride. Easy work-up, relatively short reaction times, excellent yields and low cost, availability and reusability of the catalyst are the striking features of this methodology, which can be considered to be one of the best and general methods for the protection of alcohols, phenols, thiols and amines. In addition, the use of a green reagent in the above-mentioned reactions results in a reduction of environmental pollution and of the cost of the applied methods.     

A Mild,Simple, Efficient,and Selective Protection of Hydroxyl Groups Using Silica-Supported Sodium Hydrogen Sulfate as a Heterogeneous Catalyst

A mild, simple, novel, and highly efficient method for the rapid protection of various primary, secondary, tertiary aliphatic alcohols, aromatic alcohols, and oximes using hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) in the presence of silica-supported sodium hydrogen sulfate (NaHSO ₄ -SiO ₂ ), as an active, inexpensive, nontoxic, heterogeneous, and readily available catalyst under ambient conditions is described. Timethylsilyl ethers were prepared in high to excellent yields, with short reaction times under mild and almost neutral reaction conditions at room temperature.     

Iron(III) trifluoroacetate [Fe(F3CCO2)3] as an easily available, non-hygroscopic, non-corrosive, highly stable and a reusable Lewis Acid catalyst: Efficient O-silylation of α-hydroxyphosphonates, alcohols and phenols by hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) under solvent-free conditions

O-Silylation of hydroxyl groups of α-hydroxyphosphonates, primary, secondary tertiary-alcohols and phenols with HMDS was achieved in high to excellent yields using iron(III) trifluoroacetate [Fe(F₃CCO₂)₃] as an easily available and a cost effective, non-hygroscopic, non-corrosive, highly stable and an efficient catalyst under solvent-free conditions. As a typical reaction, we have scaled up silylation of diphenyl methanol to 20 mmol of the substrate in order to show that the catalyst is quite effective for scaled up operation. The catalyst was easily isolated by simple filtration and recycled for silylation of diphenyl methanol for several runs without loosing its catalytic activity.