NaIO4/LiBr-mediated aziridination of olefins using chloramine-T

A new milder protocol for aziridination of a variety of olefins has been described. The process employs catalytic amount of sodium metaperiodate (NaIO₄) as an oxidant and LiBr and chloramine-T as the bromine and nitrogen sources, respectively. Interestingly, the formation of aziridine products in all the cases studied takes place presumably through a process of 1,2-aminobromination of alkenes.     

ZnAl2O4 SiO2纳米复合催化剂用于无溶剂条件下乙酸酐与醇、酚和胺的乙酰化反应简

A ZnAl₂O₄@SiO₂ nanocomposite was prepared from metal nitrates and tetraethyl orthosilicate by the sol-gel process, and characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared, transmission electron microscopy, and N₂ adsorption-desorption measurements. The nanocomposite was tested as a heterogeneous catalyst for the acetylation of alcohols, phenols, and amines under solvent-free conditions. Under optimized conditions, efficient acetylation of these substrates with acetic anhydride over the ZnAl₂O₄@SiO₂ nanocomposite was obtained. Acetylation of anilines and primary aliphatic amines proceeded rapidly at room temperature, while the reaction time was longer for the acetylation of alcohols and phenols, showing that an amine NH₂ group can be selectively acetylated in the presence of alcoholic or phenolic OH groups. The catalyst can be reused without obvious loss of catalytic activity. The catalytic activity of the ZnAl₂O₄@SiO₂ nanocomposite was higher than that of pure ZnAl₂O₄. The method gives high yields, and is clean, cost effective, compatible with substrates having other functional groups and it is suitable for practical organic synthesis.     

Regioselective oxidation of N-alkylpyrrolidines to pyrrolidin-5-ones by RuCl3/NaIO4

RuCl₃/NaIO₄ under EtOAc/H₂O biphasic conditions, selectively oxidizes the Nα-endo-methylene group of pyrrolidine derivatives, without affecting the exo-methylene group adjacent to the N-heteroatom.     

Conductivity properties of Na2SO4/CaCO3 catalysts and their effect on catalytic activities for oxidative coupling of methane

A series of Na₂SO₄ doped CaCO₃ catalysts were prepared. It was observed that the C₂ yields and selectivities of Na₂SO₄/CaCO₃ catalysts for OCM are intimately related to their conductivities. The effect of conductivity on the catalytic activity is discussed together with the conductivities and catalytic activities of the catalysts. The higher the conductivities, the higher the C₂ yields and selectivities are.     

NaIO4-KI-NaN3 as a new reagent system for C-H functionalization in hydrocarbons

The NaIO₄-KI-NaN₃ combination has been found to be an efficient, reliable, and inexpensive reagent system for mono- and 1,2-difunctionalization of hydrocarbons via C-H bond activation to afford vicinal azido- and acetoxy iodinations of cyclic hydrocarbons.     

An investigation into the role of 2,6-lutidine as an additive for the RuCl3-NaIO4 mediated oxidative cleavage of olefins to ketones

2,6-Lutidine has been identified as a beneficial additive for the oxidative cleavage of olefins to ketones by NaIO₄ in the presence of catalytic RuCl₃, improving the yield and shortening the reaction times. In the absence of 2,6-lutidine reactions stalled at the diol intermediate with incomplete conversion to the desired ketones. The reaction protocol described herein also avoids the use of harmful solvents such as CCl₄ and DCE and is tolerant of a range of functional groups.     

O3/Pb(OAc)4: a new and efficient system for the oxidative cleavage of allyl alcohols

Allyl alcohols undergo oxidative cleavage, affording the corresponding carbonyl compounds in good yields, when treated with ozone-lead(IV) acetate under mild conditions.     

Catalytic oxidative cleavage of olefins by RuO4 organic solvent-free under ultrasonic irradiation

All the works reported about oxidative cleavage of olefins by the RuCl₃/NaIO₄ catalytic system have been performed in biphasic water/organic solvent(s). The first organic solvent-free oxidation of CC double bond by 2% RuCl₃/4.1 equiv NaIO₄/H₂O is described here using both the emulsifier Aliquat® 336 and 20 kHz ultrasonic irradiation.     

Reaction of homoallylic alcohols with NaIO4/NaHSO3 reagent—synthesis of alkyl substituted tetrahydrofuran derivatives

Treatment of homoallylic alcohols with NaIO₄/NaHSO₃ reagent in aqueous t-BuOH under mild conditions produced tetrahydrofuran derivatives together with iodohydrins in a stereospecific manner. The reaction pathways of the formation of tetrahydrofurans from trans- and cis-homoallylic alcohols were found to be different. The present method provides a new approach to various alkylated tetrahydrofuran derivatives.     

The OsO4-mediated oxidative cleavage of olefins catalyzed by alternative osmium sources

The OsO₄-mediated oxidative cleavage of olefins is compatible with alternative, easier-to-handle osmium sources. Four different osmium sources were employed with favorable results.     

丙烷氧化脱氢催化剂V2O5/MPO4(M=Al, Zr, Ca)的研究

制备了3种磷酸盐(MPO     

钒氧化物催化CO2氧化异丁烷脱氢的研究

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了一系列钒氧化物催化剂,并用于CO₂氧化异丁烷脱氢反应. 采用X射线衍射、低温N₂吸附-脱附、O₂程序升温氧化、程序升温表面反应和原位傅里叶变换红外光谱等方法研究了催化剂的性质. 反应结果表明,尽管所有钒氧化物催化剂的丁烯选择性都大于85%,但随着催化剂组成和制备方法的改变,催化活性和稳定性差异显著. 其中,12 wt% V₂O₅/Ce_0.6Zr_0.4O₂（7 wt%）-Al₂O₃的催化活性最高,而6 wt% V₂O₅-Ce_0.6Zr_0.4O₂（7 wt%）-Al₂O₃的稳定性最佳. 关联分析催化反应结果与催化剂表征表明,钒氧化物的催化活性取决于VO_x物种的结晶度和分散度,而催化剂表面所积重质焦炭的特性是决定催化剂稳定性的关键. 非稳态反应和原位光谱结果确认,CO₂氧化异丁烷脱氢遵循Mars-van Krevelen氧化还原机理.     

NaIO4-mediated C-H activation of alkylbenzenes and alkanes with LiBr

NaIO₄ oxidizes lithium bromide efficiently under acidic conditions to functionalize alkylbenzenes and alkanes and produce the corresponding bromo and acetoxy derivatives in excellent yields. The protocol also demonstrates the direct conversion of cyclohexane into trans-1,2-dibromocyclohexane in moderate yield.     

A practical grinding-assisted dry synthesis of nanocrystalline NiMoO4 polymorphs for oxidative dehydrogenation of propane

A practical two-stage reactive grinding-assisted pathway waste-free and cost-effective for the synthesis of NiMoO₄ has been successfully developed. It was demonstrated that proper design in synthetic strategy for grinding plays a crucial role in determining the ultimate polymorph of NiMoO₄. Specifically, direct grinding (DG) of MoO₃ and NiO rendered α-NiMoO₄ after annealing, whereas sequential grinding (SG) of the two independently pre-ground oxides followed by annealing generated β-NiMoO₄ solid solution. Characterizations in terms of Raman and X-ray diffraction suggest the creation of β-NiMoO₄ precursor in the latter alternative is the key aspect for the formation of β-NiMoO₄. The DG-derived α-NiMoO₄ tested by oxidative dehydrogenation of propane exhibited superior activity in contrast to its analog synthesized via conventional coprecipitation. It is suggested that the favorable chemical composition facilely obtained via grinding in contrast to that by coprecipitation was essential for achieving a more selective production of propylene.     

乙烷氧化脱氢用Ni/Al2O3催化剂中活性镍物种前驱体（英文）

Ni/Al2O3 catalysts for oxidative dehydrogenation(ODH) of ethane were prepared by impregnation of Al2O3 with nickel acetate or nickel nitrate,and by mechanical mixing of NiO and Al2O3.The Ni-based catalysts were characterized by N2 adsorption-desorption,X-ray diffraction,diffuse reflectance UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy,and temperature-programmed reduction of hydrogen.The results showed that formation of crystalline NiO particles with a size of < 8 nm and/or non-stoichiometric NiO species in the Ni/Al2O3 catalysts led to more active species in ODH of ethane under the investigated reaction conditions.In contrast,tetrahedral Ni species present in the catalysts led to higher selectivity for ethene.Formation of large crystalline NiO particles(22-32 nm) over Ni/Al2O3 catalysts decreased the selectivity for ethene.     

A one-pot selective deprotective acetylation of benzyl ethers and OTBDMS ethers using the BF3·Et2O-NaI-Ac2O reagent system

An efficient selective deprotection followed by acetylation of several benzyl ethers, including 6-OBn ethers of monosaccharides, and -OTBDMS ethers has been developed by using the BF₃·Et₂O-NaI-Ac₂O reagent system. In addition, both benzylidene and isopropylidene groups are deprotected to form the corresponding diacetates.     

Ni/Silica catalyzed acetylation of phenols and naphthols: An eco-friendly approach

A method for 10% Ni/SiO₂ catalyst is developed for acetylation of phenol, substituted phenols, naphthols, substituted alcohols under mild liquid phase conditions affording aromatic esters with maximum conversions of 50–80% and 100% selectivity. The catalyst showed remarkable reusability for up to 4 cycles. This methodology is eco-friendly, economic with Ni/SiO₂ catalysts exhibiting no loss of activity the first report for acetylation of substituted phenols to esters with 10% Ni/SiO₂ catalyst.     

Molybdenum and tungsten complexes of the neutral tripod ligands HC(pz)3 and MeC(CH2PPh2)3

Starting from [M(CO)₆], seven-coordinated complexes of tungsten and molybdenum containing the facially coordinating ligands HC(pz)₃ (1) and MeC(CH₂PPh₂)₃ (2) were obtained in a two-step reaction sequence. The complexes have a 4:3 piano stool geometry with almost perfect C_S symmetry in the crystal. In solution, they show the typical fluxional behavior for seven-coordinated complexes even at low temperature. Complete oxidative decarbonylation occurs when [HC(pz)₃Mo(CO)₃] (4) or [MeC(CH₂PPh₂)₃Mo(CO)₃] (6) are treated with an excess of I₂ or Br₂.     

An unusual oxidative addition-ligand elimination reaction. Preparation and structure of RhCl2(PMe2Ph)2(C3Ph3)

The sym-triphenylcyclopropenium cation (C₃Ph₃⁺) stabilized as the Cl^? or PF₆^? salt, undergoes facile reactions at room temperature with trans-Rh(CO)Cl(PMe₂Ph)₂ to produce complexes which result from the oxidative cleavage of the ring and decarbonylation of the organometallic reactant. The product of the C₃Ph₃⁺Cl^? reaction has been fully characterized by X-ray analysis and is shown to be RhCl₂(PMe₂Ph)₂(C₃Ph₃).     

Theoretical studies of the oxidative addition of PhBr to Pd(PX3)2 and Pd(X2PCH2CH2PX2) (X = Me, H, Cl)

The density functional theory calculations were used to study the influence of the substituent at P on the oxidative addition of PhBr to Pd(PX₃)₂ and Pd(X₂PCH₂CH₂PX₂) where X = Me, H, Cl. It was shown that the C_ipso-Br activation energy by Pd(PX₃)₂ correlates well with the rigidity of the X₃P-Pd-PX₃ angle and increases via the trend X = Cl < H < Me. The more rigid the X₃P-Pd-PX₃ angle is, the higher the oxidative addition barrier is. The exothermicity of this reaction also increases via the same sequence X = Cl < H < Me. The trend in the exothermicity is a result of the Pd(II)-PX₃ bond strength increasing faster than the Pd(0)-PX₃ bond strength upon going from X = Cl to Me. Contrary to the trend in the barrier to the oxidative addition of PhBr to Pd(PX₃)₂, the C_ipso-Br activation energy by Pd(X₂PCH₂CH₂PX₂) decreases in the following order X = Cl > H > Me. This trend correlates well with the filled d_π orbital energy of the metal center. For a given X, the oxidative addition reaction energy was found to be more exothermic for the case of X₂PCH₂CH₂PX₂ than for the case of PX₃. This effect is especially more important for the strong electron donating phosphine ligands (X = Me) than for the weak electron donating phosphine ligands (X = Cl).