Visible-light-promoted sulfonylmethylation of imidazopyridines

An effective method for the synthesis of sulfonylmethylated imidazopyridines was described with Ir(ppy)₃ as photocatalyst under visible light irradiation. This reaction could be performed smoothly under mild conditions and has a wide substrate scope and good functional group tolerance. Meanwhile, desulfonylation of several selected compounds was easily achieved under reducing conditions to unveil the methyl group. The method may be an attractive strategy to install a methyl group on imidazopyridines.     

Catalytic conjugate addition of indole toα,β-unsaturated ketones by Co（ClO4）-2·6H2O/bis-Schiff base complexes

Co（ClO₄）)₂·6H₂O/bis-Schiff base complexes promoted the conjugate addition of indole toα,β-unsaturated ketones under mild conditions,giving the corresponding addition products with high yields.And the complex has been characterized with XRD and IR.     

Nanocrystalline TiO_2 as an efficient and reusable catalyst for the chemoselective trimethylsilylation of primary and secondary alcohols and phenols

Nanocrystalline TiO₂ was used as an efficient and recyclable catalyst for the chemoselective trimethylsilylation of primary and less hindered secondary alcohols and phenols with hexamethyldisilazane（HMDS）.All reactions were performed under mild and completely heterogeneous conditions in good to excellent yields.     

Highly efficient photocatalytic NO removal and in situ DRIFTS investigation on SrSn（OH）6

A novel SrSn（OH）₆ photocatalyst with large plate and particle size were synthesized via a facile chemical precipitation method.The photocatalytic activity of the SrSn（OH）₆ was evaluated by the removal of NO at ppb level under UV light irradiation.Based on the ESR measurements,SrSn（OH）₆ photocatalyst was found to have the ability to generate the main active species of O₂^·-,^·OH and ¹ O₂ during the photocatalyti...     

One-pot synthesis of 1, 3-thiazolidin-4-one using Bi(SCH2COOH)3 as catalyst

A catalytic multi-component reaction involving aromatic amine,aromatic aldehydes,mercapto acid as substrates and Bi（SCH₂COOH）₃ as catalyst under solvent free conditions,afforded thiazolidin-4-one in good yields.The efficiency of the catalyst was proved with a variety of substrates,ranging from electrondeficient to electron-rich aldehydes.     

Visible light induced the high-efficiency spirocyclization reaction of propynamide and thiophenols via recyclable catalyst Pd/ZrO2

A new method for the synthesis of 3-thioazaspiro[4,5]trienones was developed using Pd nanoparticle catalysts,which are highly efficient,environmentally friendly and recyclable.Alkynes and thiophene phenols are effectively cyclized by Pd/ZrO2 catalyst under visible light irradiation.The present protocol simply utilizes visible light as the safe and ecofriendly energy source,and the Pd/ZrO2 nanocomposite as photocatalyst provides a simple and practical approach to various 3-thioazaspiro[4,5]trienones in moderate conditions to high yields.     

Fe-N-C catalysts for oxygen electroreduction under external magnetic fields:Reduction of magnetic O2 to nonmagnetic H2O

An extensive analysis of iron-nitrogen-carbon(Fe-N-C)electrocatalysts synthesis and activity is presented concerning synthesis conditions such as initial Fe content,pyrolysis temperature and atmosphere(inert N₂,reducing NH₃,oxidizing Cl₂ and their sequential combinations)and the influence of an external magnetic field on their performance in oxygen reduction reaction(ORR).Thermosetting porous polymers doped with FeCl₃ were utilized as the Fe-N-C catalysts precursors.The pyrolysis temperature was varied within a 700-900℃range.The temperature and atmosphere of pyrolysis strongly affect the porosity and compositi on of the resultant Fe-N-C catalysts,while the in itial amount of Fe precursor shows much weaker impact.Pyrolysis under NH₃ yields materials similar to those pyrolyzed under an inert atmosphere(N₂).In contrast,pyrolysis under Cl₂ yields carbon of peculiar character with highly disordered structure and extensive microporosity.The application of a static external magnetic field strongly enhances the ORR process(herein studied in an alkaline environment)and the enhancement correlates with the Fe content in the Fe-N-C catalysts.The Fe-N-C materials containing ferromagnetic iron phase embedded in N-doped microporous carbon constitute attractive catalysts for magnetic field-aided anion exchange membrane fuel cell technology.     

Synthesis of 14-aryl or alkyl- 14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes promoted by Mg(HSO4)2

14-Aryl or alkyl-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes were prepared by condensation of 2-naphthol and aldehydes in the presence of Mg（HSO₄）₂ as an efficient,cheap,readily available and eco-friendly catalyst.This procedure has the advantages of high yields,easy work-up,short reaction times,and green conditions.     

Et3N-Catalyzed Cycloaddition Reactions ofα-(Trifluoromethyl)styrenes with 2,2,2-Trifluorodiazoethane to Access Bis(trifluoromethyl)-Substituted Pyrazolines

A novel and practical method for the synthesis of 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazoles by [3+2] cycloaddition reactions of α-(trifluoromethyl)styrenes with 2,2,2-trifluorodiazoethane (CF3CHN2) has been developed. The cyclization reaction proceeds smoothly in the presence of a catalytic amount of Et₃N, affording a variety of bis(trifluoromethyl)-substituted 2-pyrazolines in good to excellent yields. This method also exhibits a broad substrate scope and tolerates various functional groups.     

Photolysis studies on HCOOH and HCOO− in presence of TiO2 photocatalyst as suspension in aqueous medium

Photolysis studies on formic acid (HCOOH) and formate ion (HCOO−) in presence of TiO2, a photocatalyst, as suspension in water were carried out separately using 350 nm ultraviolet light. The products, such as H2, CO, CO2 and CH4, generated during the experiments were monitored with varying the ambient, light exposure time, and the concentration of HCOOH/HCOO−. The yields of CO in all these systems increased with light exposure time. In aerated systems, CO yields were higher in contrast to the deoxygenated (Ar-purged) systems under identical conditions. It is proposed apparently that the formation of CO is taking place during the chemical reduction of in-situ generated CO2, a photo-mineralized product of HCOOH/HCOO−, but not through the direct photodecomposition or photodehydration (CO+H2O) of solute molecules. The rates of CO formation during 1.3 M HCOOH photolysis in presence of TiO2 photocatalyst were evaluated to be 0.21 and 0.13 μl/min in aerated and Ar-purged systems, respectively. As compared with HCOOH systems, the CO yields are lower when 0.2 M HCOONa was exposed to light under identical conditions. The CO growth rates were evaluated to be 0.07 and 0.046 μl·min−1 for aerated and deoxygenated HCOONa systems, respectively; moreover, the trend is quite similar to that of the HCOOH system. Under these conditions, the emission of H2 was also observed, and its yield was significantly higher in Ar-purged system as compared with the CO yields. However, in aerated system, the yields of these products were just opposite. The formation of low yield of methane was observed during photolysis of HCOOH/HCOO− ions. In CO2 ambient, the yields of CO and H2 varied drastically with time.     

Divergent defluorocarboxylation of α-CF3 alkenes with formate via photocatalyzed selective mono-or triple C–F bond cleavage

Unprecedented divergent synthesis of gem-difluorovinylacetic acid and glutaric acid derivatives from α-CF₃ alkenes with formate as the carbonyl source was disclosed.The reaction can undergo selective mono-or triple C-F bond cleavage by simply switching the photocatalyst and hydrogen atom transfer(HAT) catalyst under visible-light-induced conditions at room temperature.Foramte acts as both the C1 source and the reductant through the generation of CO₂^·- species,whi...     

KAl（SO4）2·12H2O catalyzed efficient synthesis of 3,4,6-trisubstituted 2-pyridone in water

An efficient green protocol for the preparation 3,4,6-trisubstituted 2-pyridone of employing a condensation reaction of cyanoacetamide and acetylacetone in the presence of KAl（SO₄）₂·12H₂O in water has been described.The present procedure offers advantage such as shorter reaction time,simple workup,and excellent yields.     

Rare earth metal triflates catalyzed electrophilic nitration using N2O5

A mild,efficient and eco-friendly process for the electrophilic nitration is described using N₂O₅ as a green nitrating agent in the presence of rare earth metal triflates[RE（OTf）₃]under mild conditions.     

Highly efficient and green synthesis of 14-aryl(alkyl)-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthene and 1,8-dioxooctahydroxanthene derivatives catalyzed by reusable zirconyl triflate [ZrO(OTf)2]under solvent-free conditions

An efficient,convenient and green method has been introduced for the preparation of 14-aryl（alkyl）-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthene and 1,8-dioxooctahydroxanthene derivatives by the reaction of aldehydes with 2-naphthol and 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione, respectively,in the presence of ZrO（OTf）₂ as a reusable catalyst under solvent-free conditions.In addition,very short reaction times, excellent yields,straightforward procedure,and relatively non-toxicity of the catalyst are other noteworthy advantages of the present method.     

Chemo-, site-selective reduction of nitroarenes under blue-light,catalyst-free conditions

The tandem reaction of photoinduced double hydrogen-atom transfer and deoxygenative transborylation for chemo-and site-selective reduction of nitroarenes into aryl amines under catalyst-free, room temperature conditions was disclosed in excellent yields. In this reaction, isopropanol（ⁱPrOH） was used as hydrogen donor and tetrahydroxydiboron [B₂（OH）₄] as deoxygenative reagent with green, cheap, and commercially available credentials. In particular, a wide range of...     

Regioselective tetrahydropyranylation of alcohols catalyzed by Fe（HSO4）3

Alcohols are selectively and efficiently protected as their tetrahydropranyl ethers in the presence of a catalytic amount of Fe(HSO4)3 in good to high yields. All reactions are performed under mild and completely heterogeneous reaction conditions.     

纳米二氧化硅负载FeCl3作为一种高效多相催化剂用于合成1,2,4-三嗪衍生物（英文）

The one‐pot synthesis of a series of 1,2,4‐triazines from the reactions of semicarbazide or thiosemi‐carbazide with various α,β‐dicarbonyl compounds under reflux conditions in a EtOH‐H2O (9:1) mixture as solvent and catalyzed by nano‐sized silica supported FeCl3 (FeCl3@SiO2) was investigat‐ed. The FeCl3 content of the catalyst was measured by atomic absorption to get the adsorption ca‐pacity. The reactions gave high yields of the product and the catalyst was easily separated and re‐used for successive reaction runs without significant loss of activity.     

Fe3O4 nanoparticles: A powerful and magnetically recoverable catalyst for the synthesis of novel calix[4]resorcinarenes

A simple synthesis of novel and known calix[4]resorcinarenes derivatives has been achieved by the condensation of resorcinol and different aromatic aldehydes in the presence of catalytic amounts of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles under solvent-free conditions.The experimental conditions have been thoroughly optimized and established,allowing significant rate enhancements and good to excellent yields.The reactions can be run safely without using any toxic organic solvents under mild reaction conditions.The Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles were characterized by powdered X-ray diffraction（XRD）,transmission electron microscopy（TEM） and FT-IR spectroscopy.     

Visible light induced cross-coupling synthesis of asymmetrical heterobiaryls using Pd/CeO2 nanocomposite photocatalyst

A simple, mild and green approach has been developed for the synthesis of asymmetrical heterobiaryls under the irradiation of visible light without any oxidants and promoting reagents through using Pd/CeO₂ nanocomposite photocatalyst. This method tolerates considerable functional groups such as electron-donating groups and electron-withdrawing groups through C-C cross-coupling.     

氧化铝负载的银纳米颗粒高选择性催化合成亚胺(英)

The oxidative dehydrogenation of alcohols to aldehydes catalyzed by Ag nanoparticles supported on Al₂O₃ was studied.The catalyst promoted the direct formation of imines by tandem oxidative dehydrogenation and condensation of alcohols and amines.The reactions were performed under mild conditions and afforded the imines in high yield（up to 99%） without any byproducts other than H₂O.The highest activity was obtained over 5 wt%Ag/Al₂O₃ in toluene with air as oxidant.The reactions were also performed under oxidant-free conditions where the reaction was driven to the product side by the production of H₂ in the gas phase.The use of an efficient and selective Ag catalyst for the oxidative dehydrogenation of alcohol in the presence of amines gives a new green reaction protocol for imine synthesis.