Supramolecular reactor from self-assembly of rod-coil molecule in aqueous environment

We synthesized an amphiphilic coil-rod-coil triblock molecule consisting of hexa-p-phenylene as a rod block and poly(ethylene oxide) with the number of repeating units of 17 as coil blocks and investigated aggregation behavior in aqueous environment. The rod-coil molecule was observed to aggregate into discrete micelles consisting of hydrophobic disklike rod bundles encapsulated by hydrophilic poly(ethylene oxide) coils. The aromatic bundles of the micelles were demonstrated to be used as an efficient supramolecular reactor for the room temperature Suzuki cross-coupling reaction of a wide range of aryl halides, including even aryl chlorides with phenylboronic acids in aqueous environment. These results demonstrate that self-assembly of amphiphilic rod-coil molecules can provide a useful strategy to construct an efficient supramolecular reactor for aromatic coupling reaction.     

基于聚环氧乙烷链和亚苯基的刚棒-线团分子自组装

含有亲水性聚环氧乙烷(PEO)链和多个亚苯基作为刚棒的刚棒-线团(rod-coil)分子,由于具有很强的π-π堆积作用和微相分离作用,可以在本体和溶液中产生有序排列形成各种组装体。材料的性能主要依靠分子聚集体来体现,因此研究分子聚集体的性质和用途成为当前超分子领域研究的重要内容。刚棒嵌段的形状影响着分子排列的方式、自组织性能和微结构,本文总结了Y型、T 型、O型、 K型、n型、螺旋桨型和哑铃型等不同形状分子的自组装行为,并展望了此类刚棒-线团分子未来研究的方向。     

Nanoporous phenanthroline polymer locked Pd as highly efficient catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura Coupling reaction at room temperature

Because of the intrinsic advantages, Suzuki coupling reactions have been one of the most popular coupling reactions in organic synthesis, however developing a high-performance heterogeneous catalyst for Suzuki coupling reactions in aqueous media at low temperature (e.g. room temperature) is still a challenge. Herein, a heterogeneous catalyst with coordinated Pd as active site and a designed conjugated phenanthroline based porous polymer (CPP) as support was fabricated. Systematically investigation on CPP support by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), N₂ adsorption–desorption isotherm and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) show that the derived CPP catalyst support owns a porous structure, moderately good surface area (141 m²/g) and an excellent thermal stability. As a heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of biphenyl derivatives via Suzuki coupling, Pd/CPP achieves an excellent catalytic performance and recycling ability towards Suzuki reaction of various reactants at room temperature in ethanol-water medium.     

Polyfluorinated phosphine ligands in the room temperature Suzuki cross-coupling reactions

Polyfluorinated phosphine ligands can be obtained by regioselective nucleophilic aromatic substitution on tetrafluoronaphthalene derivatives. The ligand efficiency has been demonstrated in the room temperature Suzuki coupling reactions of aryl bromides and aryl boronic acids. The described process allows access to a new class of highly versatile fluorinated phosphine ligands.     

Palladium nanoparticles supported on agarose‐catalyzed Heck–Matsuda and Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reactions using aryl diazonium salts

In this article, palladium nanoparticles supported on agarose were used as an efficient catalyst for Heck–Matsuda and Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reactions of structurally different aryldiazonium tetrafluoroborate substrates in aqueous media. Heck–Matsuda reactions proceeded at 40°C whereas Suzuki‐Miyaura reactions were carried out at room temperature. Both reactions required low catalyst loading. The catalyst was also recycled for the model reaction for three runs. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

An efficient nickel-catalyzed alkenylation of functionalized benzylic halides with alkenylaluminum reagents

Highly efficient and simple coupling reactions of benzylic bromides or chlorides with alkenylaluminum reagents catalyzed by NiCl(2)(PPh(3))(2) are reported. The coupling reactions proceed effectively at room temperature employing low loading of catalyst, 0.5 mol% for benzylic bromides having either electron-donating or -withdrawing substituents on the aromatic ring, affording coupling products in excellent yields of up to 94% in short reaction times. The coupling reactions of benzylic chloride require 5 mol% of the catalyst and a longer reaction time of 2 h.     

Synthesis of a novel C2-symmetric thiourea and its application in the Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions with arenediazonium salts under aerobic conditions

[reaction: see text] A novel thiourea-based C2-symmetric ligand was synthesized, and its application in the palladium-catalyzed Heck and Suzuki coupling reactions of arenediazonium salts was evaluated. The reactions, which were performed at room temperature, without added base, and under aerobic conditions, produced product in 4 h with good yield. The corresponding arenediazonium salts were easily generated in one step from anilines.     

Palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions of 2-iodo-4-(phenylchalcogenyl)-1-butenes

[reaction: see text] 2-Iodo-4-(phenylchalcogenyl)-1-butenes 2 or 3, which are derived from the ring-opening reaction of methylenecyclopropanes (MCPs) 1 by iodine, can be applied to some palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions such as the Sonogashira, Heck, Kumada, Suzuki, and Negishi reactions under mild conditions to give the corresponding coupling products in good yields. These reactions proceeded smoothly at room temperature (20 degrees C) in most cases without any phosphine ligand and additive. The phenylchalcogenyl group plays an important role in the reactions and a plausible reaction mechanism has been proposed.     

Room Temperature Anhydrous Suzuki–Miyaura Polymerization Enabled by C−S Bond Activation

The Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling is one of the most important and powerful methods for constructing C−C bonds. However, the protodeboronation of arylboronic acids hinder the development of Suzuki–Miyaura coupling in the precise synthesis of conjugated polymers (CPs). Here, an anhydrous room temperature Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reaction between (hetero)aryl boronic esters and aryl sulfides was explored, of which universality was exemplified by thirty small molecules and twelve CPs. Meanwhile, the mechanistic studies involving with capturing four coordinated borate intermediate revealed the direct transmetalation of boronic esters in the absence of H₂O suppressing the protodeboronation. Additionally, the room temperature reaction significantly reduced the homocoupling defects and enhanced the optoelectronic properties of the CPs. In all, this work provides a green protocol to synthesize alternating CPs.     

Aryl-guanidine/Pd-catalyzed Suzuki Cross-coupling Reaction at Room Temperature

Four aryl-guanidines(AG)were synthesized and used for the palladium-catalyzed Suzuki cross-coupling reaction to test the catalytic activity.In the presence of steric bulk AG,when aryl bromide and arylb...     

Solvent- and metal-free selective oxidation of thiols to disulfides using I2/DMSO catalytic system

We describe herein a simple, fast and inexpensive protocol for the oxidative coupling of thiols employing a stoichiometric amount of DMSO and iodine as the catalyst. Various aromatic disulfides were obtained in good to excellent yields in short reaction times at room temperature, while aliphatic disulfides were achieved in good yields when the reactions were conducted under microwave irradiation.     

基于横向分子间氢键的棒-线型分子自组装研究进展

棒-线(Rod-Coil)型分子的合成及其自组装行为研究是当前超分子材料研究领域的重要研究方向. 与传统的柔性(Coil-Coil)型嵌段聚合物和Rod-Coil型嵌段聚合物相比, Rod-Coil型分子表现出不同的相行为、自组织特性和微结构, 可以自组装形成多种纳米结构. 研究结果显示, 横向分子间氢键是Rod-Coil型分子自组装形成液晶相和(或)有机凝胶等自组装体的主要驱动力. 主要介绍目前文献报道的横向分子间氢键驱动下的Rod-Coil型分子自组装.     

Preparation of N‐alkylpyridinium aryl ketone derivatives via the surfactant promoted cross‐coupling reaction of N‐alkylpyridiniumboronic acids with carboxylic anhydride in water at room temperature

The palladium (II) chloride catalyzed coupling reaction of N‐alkylpyridiniumboronic acids with benzoic anhydride was carried out smoothly in water to give high yields of ketones without the use of a phosphine ligand. The reaction was conducted under mild conditions at room temperature. In this article, by focusing on the Suzuki reaction, it is shown how this method can impact modern synthetic chemistry, making reactions faster, easier and cleaner. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

N‐methyliminodiacetic acid as a simple and highly efficient ligand for palladium‐catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura cross‐coupling of aryl chlorides

A simple, air‐stable, inexpensive and easily prepared molecule, N‐methyliminodiacetic acid (MIDA), is reported as a ligand for palladium‐catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura cross‐coupling reaction of phenylboronic acid with aryl chlorides. The yield of the corresponding Suzuki coupling reaction is up to around 90% at both high temperature of 80°C and room temperature under ambient atmosphere. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Ligand-free Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions of Aryltriazenes with Arylboronic Acids

The boron trifluoride induced Suzuki‐Miyaura cross‐coupling of aryltriazenes with arylboronic acids catalyzed by Pd(OAc)₂ without added ligands has been achieved for the first time. The reactions performed at room temperature under an argon atmosphere give biaryls in good to excellent yields. It is noteworthy that the reactions were conducted under mild and ligand‐free conditions.     

An inexpensive and highly stable palladium(II) complex for room temperature Suzuki coupling reactions under ambient atmosphere

A new air- and moisture-stable Pd(II) complex 3, which is a highly efficient catalyst for Suzuki reaction with low Pd-catalyst loading (0.01%), has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray crystallography. The corresponding Suzuki coupling products were obtained in satisfactory to excellent yields at room temperature in aqueous media under ambient atmosphere.     

General and highly efficient fluorinated-N-heterocyclic carbene–based catalysts for the palladium-catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura reaction

A general and highly efficient trifluoromethylated-N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-based catalyst for the palladium-catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura reaction was reported. In the presence of the catalyst, reactions of non-activated aryl chlorides and triflates with aryl boronic acids occurred at room temperature with good to excellent yields (63–98%). In addition, catalysts generated from a combination of Pd(OAc)₂/imidazolium salt 6a is not only effective for the coupling of heteroaryl boronic acid with aryl halides and heteroaryl halides, but also efficient for coupling of other heteroaryl halides and heteroaryl boronic acids. Finally, the catalyst is highly effective for Suzuki–Miyaura reaction of aryl bromides and chlorides with 0.01–0.1 mol % loading if the temperature was raised at refluxed THF/H₂O.     

Palladium-catalyzed cascade cyclization of ynamides to azabicycles

Cascade reactions: A modular assembly of azabicycles by using a cascade cyclization/Suzuki coupling/6π-electrocyclization of bromoenynamides is reported. The reaction offers a wide substituent scope on the bicyclic aminodiene products, which can be selectively oxidized as a general approach to aromatic azabicycles.     

In situ Raman spectroscopy as a probe for the effect of power on microwave-promoted Suzuki coupling reactions

We report the use of in situ Raman spectroscopy as a probe for the effect of power on microwave-promoted Suzuki coupling reactions. We find that increased initial microwave power leads to greater acceleration of the reaction but that the product yield obtained is essentially independent of initial microwave power. The application of simultaneous cooling lengthens the reaction time but does not alter the relative rates of the Suzuki coupling and deboronation processes. Performing the reaction at an initial microwave power of 5 W leads to an improvement in product yield.     

Pd nanoparticles immobilized on magnetic chitosan as a novel reusable catalyst for green Heck and Suzuki cross‐coupling reaction: In water at room temperature

A novel type of magnetically responsive chitosan nanocomposite was successfully synthesized as a green and high powerful palladium‐based heterogeneous catalyst and its efficiency in Heck and Suzuki cross‐coupling was evaluated. This catalyst promote a large library of functional substrates of these reactions under mild and sustainable conditions (water or ethanol as solvent, at room temperature, in significantly short reaction time (20 minutes)) and stand as recyclable, metal scavenging catalytic systems.