MCM-41-supported bidentate phosphine palladium(0) complex as an efficient catalyst for the heterogeneous Stille reaction

A Stille coupling reaction of organostannanes with organic halides has been developed in the presence of a catalytic amount of MCM-41-supported bidentate phosphine palladium(0) complex (0.5 mol %) in DMF/H₂O (9:1) under air atmosphere in high yields. This polymeric palladium catalyst exhibits higher activity than Pd(PPh₃)₄ and can be reused at least 10 times without any decrease in activity.     

MCM-41-supported bidentate phosphine palladium(0) complex: a highly active and recyclable catalyst for the Sonogashira reaction of aryl iodides

The first MCM-41-supported bidentate phosphine palladium(0) complex has been prepared. This complex is a highly efficient catalyst for Sonogashira reaction and can be reused at least 10 times without any decrease in activity.     

A novel MCM-41-supported sulfur palladium(0) complex catalyst for Sonogashira coupling reaction

A novel MCM-41-supported sulfur palladium(0) complex was conveniently prepared from commercially available and cheap γ-mercaptopropyltriethoxysilane via immobilization on MCM-41, followed by reacting with palladium chloride and then the reduction with hydrazine hydrate. This complex exhibited excellent performance in Sonogashira coupling reaction.     

MCM-41 anchored sulfonic acid (MCM-41-R-SO3H): A mild, reusable and highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the Biginelli reaction

An efficient three-component synthesis of 3A-dihydropyrimidinones using MCM-41 anchored sulfonic acid (MCM-41-R-SO3H) as a mild, heterogeneous catalyst for Biginelli reaction in CH3CN under reflux condition is described.     

The first MCM-41-supported thioether palladium(0) complex: A highly active and stereoselective catalyst for Heck arylation of olefins with aryl halides

The first MCM-41-supported thioether palladium(0) complex has been synthesized from 3-(2-cyanoethylsulfanyl)propyltriethoxysilane via immobilization on MCM-41, followed by reacting with palladium chloride, and then the reduction with hydrazine hydrate. It was found that this complex has not only high activity and stereoselectivity for arylation reaction of conjugated alkenes with aryl iodides or activated aryl bromides, but also can efficiently catalyze the arylation reaction of conjugated alkenes with unactivated bromoarenes. This polymeric palladium catalyst can be easily recovered from the products and reused at least 10 times without loss of activity.     

MCM-41 anchored sulfonic acid （MCM-41-R-SO3H）： A mild,reusable and highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the Biginelli reaction

An efficient three-component synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidinones using MCM-41 anchored sulfonic acid （MCM-41-R-SO3H） as a mild, heterogeneous catalyst for Biginelli reaction in CH3CN under reflux condition is described.     

MCM-41-anchored sulfonic acid (MCM-41-SO3H): An efficient heterogeneous catalyst for green organic synthesis

MCM-41-anchored sulfonic acid (MCM-41-SO₃H) used as a solid acid catalyst has been reported in recent years for various synthetic protocols. The superior advantage of MCM-41-SO₃H is that it can be recovered and reused several times without loss of its efficiency. In this tutorial review, we attempt to give an overview of the use of MCM-41-SO₃H as a solid and heterogeneous catalyst in the synthesis of various organic compounds that have industrial and pharmaceutical applications.     

Anchoring of copper complex in MCM-41 matrix: a highly efficient catalyst for epoxidation of olefins by tert-BuOOH

A complex moiety containing copper (II) has been anchored covalently into the organic-modified Si-MCM-41 to prepare a new catalyst. The amine group containing organic moiety 3-aminopropyl-triethoxysilane has been first anchored on the surface of Si-MCM-41 via silicon alkoxide route. The amine group upon condensation with salicyldehyde affords a bidentate ligand in the mesoporous matrix for anchoring copper(II) ions. The prepared catalyst has been characterized by UV-vis, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and infrared (IR) spectroscopic analysis, small-angle X-ray diffraction, and N2 sorption study. A remarkable difference in the pore structure has been observed after the immobilization of copper(II) complex in Si-MCM-41. The catalyst showed excellent catalytic efficiency in epoxidation reactions with various olefinic compounds including styrene and allyl alcohol, using tert-BuOOH as oxidant. Notably, styrene shows unprecedented high conversion (97%) as well as epoxide selectivity (89%) with tert-BuOOH over the Cu-MCM-41 catalyst.     

Palladium bipyridyl complex anchored on nanosized MCM-41 as a highly efficient and recyclable catalyst for Heck reaction

Palladium bipyridyl complex anchored inside the channels of nanosized MCM-41 silicas was found to be a highly efficient and recyclable catalyst for the Heck reaction with a turnover number up to 10⁶ for each cycle.     

Designing a dimeric phthalocyanine-supported catalyst for the selective oxidation of aromatic compounds

The synthesis of new modified phthalocyanine-supported catalysts has been designed in order to stabilise more active and selective dimeric form by the covalent link of two phthalocyanine molecules through N,N′-diethyl-1,3-propanediamine spacer. The catalytic performance of these modified supported catalysts was tested for the aromatic oxidation of 2,3,6-trimethylphenol (TMP), naphthalene, 2-methylnaphthalene (2MN) and 2,3-dimethylnaphthalene and compared with that of iron phthalocyanine-supported catalysts having SO₃H, SO₂OSiPh₃ and SO₂NⁱPr₂ substituents on the grafted phthalocyanine. Diamine modified catalyst was more active and selective in the oxidation of the above substrates to corresponding quinones. Trimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone (precursor of vitamin E) was obtained with 84 % yield at 96 % conversion of TMP. More demanding oxidation of 2MN afforded 34 % yield of 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone (vitamin K₃).     

MCM-41-supported Fe(Mn)/Cu bimetallic heterogeneous catalysis for enhanced and recyclable photo-Fenton degradation of methylene blue

Research on Chemical Intermediates - Highly efficient bimetallic heterogeneous photo-Fenton catalysts (Fe2O3/CuO@MCM-41, FCM and MnOx/CuO@MCM-41, MCM) have been successfully prepared via wet...     

Fe/MCM-41 as a promising heterogeneous catalyst for ozonation of p-chlorobenzoic acid in aqueous solution

Mesoporous MCM-41 and Fe loaded MCM-41（Fe/MCM-41）,which were successfully prepared by a hydrothermal method and a dipping method respectively,were applied as heterogeneous catalysts for ozonation of p-chlorobenzoic acid（p-CBA） in aqueous solution.MCM-41 and Fe/MCM-41 were characterized by XRD,FT-IR and diffuse reflectance UV-vis（DR-UV-vis） techniques. The presence of either MCM-41 or Fe/MCM-41 improves p-CBA and total organic carbon（TOC） removal efficiency compared to ozonation alone.Under the experimental condition,TOC removal rate of Fe/MCM-41/O₃ process is over 63.5%at 60 min oxidation time,44.5%using MCM-41 as catalyst,only 37.7%with ozonation alone.The presence of tert-butanol（TBA） in the Fe/MCM-41/ O₃ process indicated that the oxidation mechanism of p-CBA occurs via OH in the liquid bulk.And Fe/MCM-41 is a promising catalyst.     

A copper(I) isonitrile complex as a heterogeneous catalyst for azide-alkyne cycloaddition in water

A structurally well-defined copper(I) isonitrile complex is shown to be an efficient, heterogeneous catalyst for the Huisgen azide-alkyne 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition under mild conditions in water. Notably, this catalyst can also be utilized in a three-component reaction of halides, sodium azide and alkynes to form 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles in high yields. Furthermore, it can be readily recovered by precipitation and filtration and recycled for at least five runs without significant loss of activity.     

Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone-bromine complex: Mild and efficient polymeric reagent for bromination of activated aromatic compounds

Mild and efficient method for bromination of electron-rich aromatic compounds is described using polyvinylpolypyrrolidone-bromine complex（PVPP-Br₂）.The reaction proceeded smoothly with phenols and N,N-alkylated amines to afford the corresponding monobrominated product in good yields at ambient temperature.     

Anchored palladium bipyridyl complex in nanosized MCM-41: a recyclable and efficient catalyst for the Kumada-Corriu reaction

A palladium bipyridyl complex anchored onto nanosized mesoporous silica MCM-41 catalyzed the cross-coupling of aryl iodides or bromides with Grignard reagents to provide the corresponding biaryls in high yields. The reaction proceeded smoothly with an equal molar amount of substrate and Grignard reagent in the presence of 0.2-0.02 mol % of catalyst in THF at 50 °C or under refluxing conditions. The catalyst prepared may be used in a very low percentage, recovered after reaction, and re-used.     

Aminated MCM-41-tethered Wilkinson''s complex: active immobilized catalyst precursor for cyclohexene hydroformylation

CuO/Ce_0.7Sn_0.3O₂ catalysts were prepared for the catalytic oxidation of CO. The catalysts were characterized by means of CO-TPD, XRD and TPR. A synergistic interaction between CuO and Ce_0.7Sn_0.3O₂ is responsible for the high activity of carbon monoxide at low temperature.This revised version was published online in December 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Anchored Pd complex in MCM-41 and MCM-48: novel heterogeneous catalysts for hydrocarboxylation of aryl olefins and alcohols

We report here, for the first time, synthesis of anchored Pd complexes in mesoporous supports such as MCM-41 and MCM-48 as true heterogeneous catalysts for hydrocarboxylation of aryl olefins and alcohols to give excellent conversion ( approximately 100%) and regioselectivity ( approximately 99%) for 2-arylpropionic acids. The catalysts were characterized by powder-XRD, 31P CP-MAS NMR, FT-IR, TEM, XPS and ICP-AES. Recycle studies with these anchored Pd mesoporous catalysts were performed to confirm true heterogeneity.     

Chiral copper(II) bisoxazoline covalently anchored to silica and mesoporous MCM-41 as a heterogeneous catalyst for the enantioselective Friedel-Crafts hydroxyalkylation

Two solid catalysts in which a chiral copper(II) bisoxazoline has been covalently anchored on silica and MCM-41 have been prepared; the solids are enantioselective catalysts (up to 92% ee) for the Friedel-Crafts hydroxyalkylation of 1,3-dimethoxybenzene with 3,3,3-trifluoropyruvate.     

Heterogeneous Suzuki and Stille coupling reactions using highly efficient palladium(0) immobilized MCM-41 catalyst

An efficient palladium(0) immobilized MCM-41 catalytic system for C-C cross-coupling reaction has been developed. Ligand-free Pd(0)-MCM-41 catalyst can be successfully used in coupling reaction between various aryl halides including deactivated chlorobenzene with aryl borane and organotin to give biaryls in excellent yields with high turnover frequency (TOF) (the maximal TOFs are up to 6990 for the reaction of bromobenzene with phenylboronic acid). The catalyst can be recycled and reused without any loss of catalytic activity.     

Tin(IV) bis(perfluoroalkanesulfonyl)amide complex as a highly selective Lewis acid catalyst for Baeyer-Villiger oxidation using hydrogen peroxide in a fluorous recyclable phase

Sn[N(SO₂C₈F₁₇)₂]₄ catalyst was shown to give an excellent yield and selectivity in a fluorous biphasic catalytic system for Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of cyclic ketones by 35% aqueous hydrogen peroxide, a green, safe and cheap oxidant. Furthermore, the catalyst was completely recovered and reused in the fluorous immobilized phase without loss of activity.