Catalytic Hydrogen Atom Transfer (HAT) for Sustainable and Diastereoselective Radical Reduction

Going cyclic! A catalytic cycle and cyclic transition states enable a novel sustainable and catalytic hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) for highly diastereoselective radical reductions. Readily available nontoxic silanes are the terminal reductants for epoxides that are opened by bifunctional titanocene(III) hydride catalysts.     

Development of New Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization System by Iron (III)‐Metal Salts Without Using any External Initiator and Reducing Agent

Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) catalyzed by high oxidation state metal salts of FeX₃ is developed for the first time in the absence of both external initiator and reducing agent. Methyl methacrylate (MMA) and styrene are polymerized successfully using FeX₃/Phosphorous ligands with well‐controlled molecular weight distributions (=1.5). The molecular weight of the polymers increases with monomer consumption with the progress of time and the polymerization behaviors show a decent ATRP trend. Activators and initiators are suggested to generate in situ by the addition reaction of MMA and one equivalent of FeX₃. The PMMA synthesized from without‐initiator system is characterized by ¹H, ¹³C and DEPT (distortionless enhancement by polarization transfer nuclear magnetic resonance) nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Chain extension and copolymerization experiments prove the livingness of the obtained polymer.

     

Variation of 2 D Hydrogen Bond Topology in Diaqua-tetrafluoromanganates(III): 2-picoH[MnF4(H2O)2], TMEDAH2[MnF4(H2O)2]2, and TMBDAH2[MnF4(H2O)2]2

The crystal structures of three new diaqua-tetrafluoro-manganate(III) compounds with different organic N-cations have been determined: 2-picoH[MnF₄(H₂O)₂] 1 (2-pico = 2-methyl-pyridine), space group P2₁/c, a = 9.439, b = 13.662, c = 7.641 Å, β = 91.31°; R = 0.059; TMEDAH₂[MnF₄(H₂O)₂]₂ 2 (TMEDA = N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyl ethane diamine), space group P2₁/c, a = 5.421, b = 15.970, c = 9.677 Å, β = 96.37°, R = 0.031, and TMBDAH₂[MnF₄(H₂O)₂]₂ 3 (TMBDA = N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyl-1,4-butane-diamine), space group P2₁/n, a = 12.631, b = 5.577, c = 12.976 Å, β = 98.10°, R = 0.040. All three compounds show 2 D H-bonding networks of [MnF₄(H₂O)₂]^– anions separated by the organic cations. However, the topology of the anionic H-bonding nets is different for each compound. The anions are strongly elongated by the Jahn-Teller effect and are arranged in a ferrodistortive way in compounds 1 and 2 , whereas in compound 3 the arrangement is described as in a herringbone-like antiferrodistortive variant.     

Hydroperoxyl Radicals (HOO.): Vitamin E Regeneration and H‐Bond Effects on the Hydrogen Atom Transfer

Hydroperoxyl (HOO^.) and alkylperoxyl (ROO^.) radicals show a different behavior in H‐atom‐transfer processes. Both radicals react with an analogue of α‐tocopherol (TOH), but HOO^., unlike ROO^., is able to regenerate TOH by a fast H‐atom transfer: TO^.+HOO^.→TOH+O₂. The kinetic solvent effect on the H‐atom transfer from TOH to HOO^. is much stronger than that observed for ROO^. because noncovalent interactions with polar solvents (Solv???HOO^.) destabilize the transition state.     

SOLVATION OF ALUMINIUM(III) AND IRON(III) COMPLEXES OF HYDROXAMATE LIGANDS IN ALCOHOL-WATER MIXTURES

Abstract

Solubilities and derived transfer chemical potential trends are reported for several tris(hydroxamato)-aluminium(III) and iron(III) complexes in methanol-water and in t-butylalcohol-water solvent mixtures. These trends are discussed in terms of hydrophilic and hydrophobic characteristics of the peripheries of these complexes.     

Photoinduced degradation by iron(III): removal of triphenyltin chloride from water

The photoredox process taking place in iron(III) aquacomplexes was used to cause the complete degradation of triphenyltin (TPT). TPT elimination was proved to come only from attack by hydroxyl radicals generated upon irradiation at 365 nm of Fe(H₂O)₅OH²⁺, the iron(III) species present under the experimental conditions ([Fe(III)] in the range (3–6) × 10^?4 mol l^?1). The first step is the formation of an adduct between hydroxyl radicals and the benzene ring. The main process is a stepwise dephenylation of the starting TPT. Hydroxylated phenyltin derivatives were also formed, but only as minor photoproducts. The process was shown to be efficient with artificial light as well as with solar light. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

H2 Oxidation Electrocatalysis Enabled by Metal‐to‐Metal Hydrogen Atom Transfer: A Homolytic Approach to a Heterolytic Reaction

Oxidation of H₂ in a fuel cell converts the chemical energy of the H?H bond into electricity. Electrocatalytic oxidation of H₂ by molecular catalysts typically requires one metal to perform multiple chemical steps: bind H₂, heterolytically cleave H₂, and then undergo two oxidation and two deprotonation steps. The electrocatalytic oxidation of H₂ by a cooperative system using Cp*Cr(CO)₃H and [Fe(diphosphine)(CO)₃]⁺ has now been invetigated. A key step of the proposed mechanism is a rarely observed metal‐to‐metal hydrogen atom transfer from the Cr?H complex to the Fe, forming an Fe?H complex that is deprotonated and then oxidized electrochemically. This “division of chemical labor” features Cr interacting with H₂ to cleave the H?H bond, while Fe interfaces with the electrode. Neither metal is required to heterolytically cleave H₂, so this system provides a very unusual example of a homolytic reaction being a key step in a molecular electrocatalytic process.     

Hydrogen‐Atom Transfer in Reactions of Organic Radicals with [CoII(por)]. (por=Porphyrinato) and in Subsequent Addition of [Co(H)(por)] to Olefins

Do the hydrogen shuffle! DFT calculations and experiments reveal low‐barrier multistep pathways for hydrogen‐atom transfer from organic radicals to [Co^II(por)] ^. to form [Co(H)(por)], and for the radical pathway leading to net olefin insertion into the Co? H bond of [Co(H)(por)] (see scheme). The results suggest that hydrogen‐atom‐transfer pathways could be important in numerous addition reactions of M? H complexes with unsaturated substrates.

     

Magnetic Characteristics of Trinuclear Complexes [M3O(CH3COO)6(pz)3]+ (M = Fe,Cr; pz = Pyrazine)

Conditions were found for the synthesis of new trinuclear carboxylates [M₃O(CH₃COO)₆(pz)₃]⁺ (M = Fe, Cr; pz = pyrazine). The composition of the obtained complexes was established on the basis of elemental analysis, mass spectrometry, and electronic and IR spectroscopy. It was shown that the substitution of water molecules by pyrazine leads to some increase in the antiferromagnetic exchange between the metal ions of the trinuclear cation. It was established that spin frustration exists in the complexes.     

甲硫醇和氢原子反应的从头算直接动力学

利用双水平直接动力学方法对反应CH3SH+H的微观机理和动力学性质进行了理论研究.对于此反应的三个反应通道,即—SH和—CH3基团上的两个氢提取通道及一个取代通道,在MP2/6-311+G(d,p)水平上优化得到了各稳定点的结构及振动频率,并在G3(MP2)水平上进行了单点能量计算以获得更精确的能量信息;在此基础上运用结合小曲率隧道效应校正的变分过渡态理论(CVT/SCT)计算了各反应通道在220-1000 K温度区间的速率常数.计算结果表明提取—SH基团上H的反应通道R1在整个反应温度区间都是主要通道,而随着温度的升高,低温下的次要反应通道——取代通道R3变得越来越重要,并且在高温下将成为一个竞争的反应通道;提取—CH3基团上H的反应通道(R2)由于具有较高的反应能垒,因而,其对总反应速率常数的贡献可以忽略.计算得到的总反应速率常数与已有的实验值符合得很好,进而我们预测了该反应在220-1000 K温度范围内速率常数的表达式为:k=5.00×10-18T2.39exp(-119.81/T),为将来的实验研究提供参考.     

A Simple Test to Confirm the Ligand Substitution Reactions of the Hydrolytic Iron(iii) Dimer

Using a novel test method based on initial rates, periodate, dithionate, selenite, phosphite, hypophosphite, and arsenate ions were confirmed to form transient multinuclear iron(III) complexes directly with the iron(III) hydroxo dimer Fe₂ (OH)₂ (H₂ O)8     

Radical Polymerization of the Silene (Me3Si)2SiCR2 by Hydrogen Transfer from a Trimethylsilyl Group

The silene (Me₃Si)₂Si?Ad is polymerized to produce a polycarbosilane with an unusual Si? Si? C repeating backbone, rather than the Si? C or Si? Si? C? C units expected for olefinic radical polymerization. The polymer structure and the polymerization mechanism (see scheme) were studied by GPC, EPR, and NMR spectroscopy and by trapping experiments.

     

Simple and Selective Spectrophotometric Method for the Determination of Iron (III) and Total Iron Content, Based on the Reaction of Fe(III) with 1,2-Dihydroxy-3,4-Diketocyclo-Butene (Squaric Acid)

 Squaric acid (1,2-dihydroxy-3,4-diketo-cyclobutene) is used in a specific reaction with Fe(III) for the spectrophotometric determination of Fe(III) and total iron content. The optimization of the experimental parameters leads to the establishment of a simple, fast and accurate analytical method. The analytical procedure includes mixing ammonium squarate (40 mM), prepared in a phthalate buffer solution of pH 2.7, with the sample and measuring the absorbance at 515 nm. The molar absorptivity of the colored product is 3.95×10³ L·mol⁻¹·cm⁻¹, at 515 nm. Calibration graphs for Fe(III) are rectilinear for 0.5–20 mgL⁻¹, with a detection limit of 0.3 mgL⁻¹ and r.s.d. not exceeding 2.5%, for five replicates of a 3.0 mgL⁻¹ standard solution. The method has been successfully applied to the determination of iron (III) and the total iron content after quantitative oxidation of iron (II). The results for several analyzed samples when compared with those acquired by using the FAAS technique, were found to be in satisfactory agreement. Author for correspondence: University of Ioannina, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Ioannina 451 10, Greece. E-mail: panavelt@cc.uoi.gr Received July 27, 2002; accepted December 20, 2002 Published online April 11, 2003     

New Indicator for the Titration of Iron(III) with EDTA

Abstract

New metal indicators, 7 -(2-hydroxy-1-naphthylazo)-8-hydroxy-quinoline-5-sulfonic acids were synthesized. Among them 7-(6-nitro-4-sulfo-2-hydroxy-1-naphthylazo)-8-hydrqxyquinoline-5-sulfonic acid(NH-SNAZOXS) is recommended as an indicator for the titration of iron(III) with EDTA. The sharp color change at the equivalence point from yellow to violet is obtained at pH 2.0 to 3.0 at 50°.     

Reductive Desulfurization of Thioamides to Amines by Catalytic Hydrogen Transfer Reaction

Introduction Reductive desulfurization of thioamides to amines is one of the methods to prepare amines and is generally achieved by a) Zn in acid, b) sodium or aluminum amal- gams, c) lithium alumminium hydride, d) Raney Ni and e) electrolytic reduction. These methods are not very convenient to be operated and some need more complex instrument. Here is reported the reductive desulfurization of thioamides to amines by catalytic hydrogen transfer reaction(CHT).     

Simultaneous Polarographic Determination of Iron (II) and Iron (III) in Coal Mine Waste Water

Abstract

Polarography with a sodium carbonate-oxalic acid supporting electrolyte was used to determine both Fe(II) and Fe(III) simultaneously in actual coal mine water samples. The average relative percent error was 2.2% for Fe(II) and 2.1% for Fe(III) over a range of 10 to 500 ppm. In actual mine water the Fe(II) content was highest where the mine water emerged. As the water moved down stream from the source of pollution Fe(II) decreased and Fe(III) concentration increased as Fe(II) was oxidized to Fe(III) by oxygen. This was accompanied by a decrease in pH. Further down the stream Fe(III) started to precipitate and then its concentration steadily decreased.     

Domino Rhodium/Palladium‐Catalyzed Dehydrogenation Reactions of Alcohols to Acids by Hydrogen Transfer to Inactivated Alkenes

The combination of the d⁸ Rh^I diolefin amide [Rh(trop₂N)(PPh₃)] (trop₂N=bis(5‐H‐dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten‐5‐yl)amide) and a palladium heterogeneous catalyst results in the formation of a superior catalyst system for the dehydrogenative coupling of alcohols. The overall process represents a mild and direct method for the synthesis of aromatic and heteroaromatic carboxylic acids for which inactivated olefins can be used as hydrogen acceptors. Allyl alcohols are also applicable to this coupling reaction and provide the corresponding saturated aliphatic carboxylic acids. This transformation has been found to be very efficient in the presence of silica‐supported palladium nanoparticles. The dehydrogenation of benzyl alcohol by the rhodium amide, [Rh]N, follows the well established mechanism of metal–ligand bifunctional catalysis. The resulting amino hydride complex, [RhH]NH, transfers a H₂ molecule to the Pd nanoparticles, which, in turn, deliver hydrogen to the inactivated alkene. Thus a domino catalytic reaction is developed which promotes the reaction R‐CH₂‐OH+NaOH+2 alkene→R‐COONa+2 alkane.     

氧/硫杂卟啉内氢迁移反应的理论研究

采用B3LYP/6-31G**方法在Gaussian 03程序下, 对氧杂卟啉(OPH), 硫杂卟啉(SPH)的结构和能量进行优化, 并寻找与内氢迁移反应相关的过渡态构型. 计算结果表明, 由于分子内氢键的存在, 氧或硫杂化均会使卟吩内氢迁移正负反应速率明显降低.     

Reaction of Hydroxyurea with Iron(III): Products and the Stoichiometry of the Redox Reaction

Products and reaction stoichiometry of the interaction between iron(III) and hydroxyurea (HU) in aqueous solutions were studied. Under condition of an excess of iron(III) over hydroxyurea, initially formed mono(hydroxyureato)iron(III) complex decomposed through redox processes, forming two moles of Fe^II, one mole of NH₄⁺, one mole of CO₂, and 0.5 mole of N₂O per 1 mole of initially present HU. Hydroxyurea radical, H₂N‐CO‐NHO^?, was detected in the course of the reaction. The possible mechanism of the formation of the products is discussed and compared with that obtained for horseradish peroxidase mediated oxidation of hydroxyurea with hydrogen peroxide. The possibility of direct reaction of hydroxyurea with the iron center of protein R2 of the ribonucleotide reductase is proposed. The reaction examined may serve as a simple model for testing the suggested hydroxyurea like activity for chemical substances.