Regioselective ring opening of epoxides using NH4SCN/silica sulfuric acid: An efficient approach for the synthesis of β-hydroxy thiocyanate under solvent-free conditions

Silica sulfuric acid was developed as a stable and efficient heterogeneous catalyst in organic synthesis. This solid acid catalyzed the regioselective ring opening of epoxides by thiocyanate anion to give thiocyanohydrins as key intermediates in agricultural and pharmaceutical chemistry in high yields under solvent-free conditions.     

Regioselective ring opening of epoxides using NH4SCN/silica sulfuric acid： An efficient approach for the synthesis of β-hydroxy thiocyanate under solvent-free conditions

Silica sulfuric acid was developed as a stable and efficient heterogeneous catalyst in organic synthesis. This solid acid catalyzed the regioselective ring opening of epoxides by thiocyanate anion to give thiocyanohydrins as key intermediates in agricultural and pharmaceutical chemistry in high yields under solvent-free conditions.     

Ring opening of epoxides with alcohols using Fe(Cp)2BF4 as catalyst

Fe(Cp)₂BF₄ is an efficient catalyst for the alcoholysis of aromatic, aliphatic, and cyclic epoxides giving excellent yields of the corresponding β-alkoxy alcohols under ambient conditions. The methanolysis of styrene oxide using Fe(Cp)₂BF₄ as a catalyst (5 mol %) gave excellent yield of 2-methoxy-2-phenylethanol with complete regio-selectivity. The ring opening of cyclic epoxides gave 77–97% yields of trans-β-methoxy alcohols, in 0.5–6 h. The use of 1,2-epoxyhexane and 1,2-epoxydodecane as substrates gave both regioisomers in excellent yields. The first order rate of reaction with respect to catalyst was observed for the kinetics of ring opening of 1,2-epoxyhexane with methanol.     

1-(1-Alkylsulfonic)-3-methylimidazolium chloride as a reusable Brønsted acid catalyst for the regioselective azidolysis of epoxides under solvent-free conditions

In this study, 1-(1-alkylsulfonic)-3-methylimidazolium chloride as a new, green, and reusable Brønsted acid catalyst was prepared. In this protocol, we used for the regioselective ring-opening reactions of various epoxiodes with sodium azide to afford the corresponding β-azido alcohols in excellent yields and short reaction time under mild and neutral reaction conditions. This method offers several advantages including excellent regioselectivity, clean reactions, simple work-up procedure, a recyclable catalyst, and use of an eco-friendly catalyst.     

Aluminumdodecatungstophosphate (AlPW12O40) as a reusable Lewis acid catalyst: Facile regioselective ring opening of epoxides with alcohols, acetic acid and thiols

AlPW₁₂O₄₀ as a recyclable Lewis acid and stable solid compound was introduced for efficient ring opening of different epoxides with thiols, acetic acid, and primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols. These processes were carried out at room temperature with high regio- and stereoselectivity.     

Metal Hydrogen Sulfates M(HSO4)n: As Efficient Catalysts for the Synthesis of Quinoxalines in EtOH at Room Temperature

A convenient method for the synthesis of quinoxalines catalysed by metal hydrogen sulfates by the reaction of 1,2‐diamino compounds and 1,2‐dicarbonyl compounds in ethanol as solvent at room temperature is reported.     

N-磺酸基聚(4-乙烯吡啶)硫酸氢铵作为新型、高效、可重复使用的固体酸催化剂用于无溶剂条件下酰化反应(英文)

N-Sulfonic acid poly(4-vinylpyridinum) hydrogen sulfate has been developed as a recyclable solid acid catalyst for the acetylation of alcohols, phenols, thiols, and amines, as well as the 1,1- diacetylation of aldehydes under solvent-free conditions at room temperature. The acetylated products were formed in good to excellent yields over short reaction times, and the catalyst could be readily recovered by filtration and used several times without any discernible loss in activity. The hydrogen sulfate anion of the catalytic system was found to play a critical role in enhancing the reaction time and yield of the acetylation reaction.     

Al(HSO4)3 and Al2O3-SO3H as Efficient Catalysts for Modified Preparation of 3,4-Dihydropyrimidin-2 (1H)-ones/thiones

An environmentally friendly procedure for the preparation of dihydropyrimidinone derivatives or their sulfur analogues under thermal solvent-free conditions in the presence of aluminium hydrogen sulfate [Al(HSO₄)₃] and alumina sulfuric acid (Al₂O₃-SO₃H) as heterogeneous catalysts was developed.     

A VERSATILE AND REGIOSELECTIVE SYNTHESIS OF VICINAL AZIDOALCOHOLS USING CROSS-LINKED POLY（4-VINYLPYRIDINE） SUPPORTED AZIDE ION UNDER SOLVENT-FREE CONDITIONS

A new polymeric reagent, cross-linked poly（4-vinylpyridine） supported azide ion, [P4-VP]N3, was introduced as polymeric reagents for efficient and regioselective conversion of epoxides to azidohydrins in the presence of cross-linked poly（4-vinylpyridine） supported sulfuric acid, [P4-VP]H2SO4, as a solid proton source and as catalyst under solvent-free conditions. The advantages of this polymeric reagent over some of those reported in the literature are easy work-up procedure and regeneration of the reagent.     

Al(HSO4)3: an efficient and heterogeneous reusable catalyst for the synthesis of 1-amidoalkyl-2-naphthols under thermal solvent-free conditions

An efficient green protocol for the synthesis of 1-amidoalkyl-2-naphthols using a three-component, one-pot condensation reaction of 2-naphthol, aromatic aldehyde and amides in the presence of Al(HSO₄)₃ as heterogeneous catalyst under thermal solvent-free conditions has been described. The present procedure offers advantages such as shorter reaction times, simple work-up procedure, excellent yields, recovery and reusability of catalyst.     

An Fe3O4 nanoparticle-supported Mn (II)-azo Schiff complex acts as a heterogeneous catalyst in alcoholysis of epoxides

In this paper, an azo-containing Schiff base complex of manganese [Mn²⁺-azo ligand@APTES-SiO₂@Fe₃O₄] immobilized on chemically modified Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles has been used as a magnetically retrievable catalyst for the alcoholysis of different epoxides to their corresponding alkoxy alcohols with methanol, ethanol and n-propanol. The newly magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM).     

Microwave-assisted asymmetric ring opening of meso-epoxides with aromatic amines catalyzed by a Ti-S-(−)-BINOL complex

Catalytic asymmetric ring opening of cyclohexene oxide and meso-stilbene oxide with anilines was catalyzed by a Ti-(S)-(−)-BINOL complex to afford β-amino alcohols in high yield (up to 95%) and good enantioselectivities (ee up to 55%) under microwave irradiation. The reaction using a microwave was found to be 10 times faster than traditional oil-bath heating with retention of enantioselectivity.     

Sc(OTf)3-catalyzed smooth tandem [3+2] cycloaddition/ring opening of donor-acceptor cyclopropane 1,1-diesters with enol silyl ethers

Catalyzed by Lewis acids, donor-acceptor cyclopropane 1,1-diesters reacted with enol silyl ethers to afford 1,6-dicarbonyl compounds in moderate to excellent yields. This supplied a mild carbon-carbon bond-forming method from the ring opening of cyclopropanes. A smooth tandem [3+2] cycloaddition/ring opening process has been clearly proved by an independent experiment.     

Scandium triflate as an efficient and useful catalyst for the synthesis of β-amino alcohols by regioselective ring opening of epoxides with amines under solvent-free conditions

A simple and efficient method has been developed for the synthesis of β-amino alcohols by ring opening of epoxides in the presence of a catalytic amount of Sc(OTf)₃ at room temperature under solvent-free conditions. The reaction works well with both aromatic and aliphatic amines. High regio-, and diastereoselectivity can be considered as a noteworthy advantage of this method.     

Regiochemical control of the ring opening of 1,2-epoxides by means of chelating processes. Part 15: Regioselectivity of the opening reactions with MeOH of remote O-substituted regio- and diastereoisomeric pyranosidic epoxides under condensed- and gas-phase operating conditions

The regiochemical behavior of pairs of regio- and diastereoisomeric epoxides derived from the 3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2H-pyrane system, bearing an acetal group as the remote functionality, was determined in the acid methanolysis in the condensed phase (cd-phase) and in the reaction with MeOH in the gas-phase using a gaseous acid (D₃⁺), as the promoting agent. With only one exception, the results obtained in the opening process of these epoxides indicate the incursion in the gas-phase of D⁺-mediated chelated bidentate species able to modify the regiochemical result found in the methanolysis in the cd-phase.     

Fe(HSO4)3 as an efficient catalyst for the preparation of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones in solution and under solvent-free conditions

A one-pot three-component condensation of aromatic aldehydes, β-ketoesters and urea or thiourea, efficiently promoted in the presence of Fe(HSO₄)₃ in solution and under solvent-free conditions, produced 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones. The method offers several advantages including simple, easy and clean work-up procedure, relatively short reaction times and good to high yields of the products     

Synthesis of 2-(ethylsulfanyl)aniline derivatives through the unexpected ring opening of N-substituted-2(3H)-benzothiazolones

The decarbalkoxylations of disubstituted geminal diesters by water–DMSO with added salts (KCN or NaCN) is a convenient preparative route leading to the corresponding monoesters. Herein, we described an efficient and very simple methodology for the preparation of 2-(ethylsulfanyl)aniline derivatives through the unexpected ring opening of the corresponding N-substituted-2(3H)-benzothiazolones in the presence of disubstituted geminal diester, KCN, and water–DMSO.     

ZrCl4 dispersed on dry silica gel provides a useful reagent for S-alkylation of thiols with alcohols under solvent-free conditions

ZrCl₄ which is commercially available and not a costly compound, is a relatively safe chemical [LD₅₀ [ZrCl₄, oral rat] = 1688 mg Kg]. In this report we describe the use of ZrCl₄ dispersed on dry silica gel as an efficient reagent for the efficient preparation of thioethers from thiols with alcohols under solvent-free conditions.     

Amino acids/superbases as eco-friendly catalyst system for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates under metal-free and halide-free conditions

An eco-friendly and efficient binary catalyst system of superbases and amino acids was developed for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from epoxides and CO₂ under metal-free and halide-free conditions. Among the various amino acids and superbases systems tested, the L-histidine/1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]-undec-7-ene (DBU) system achieved the highest conversion of propylene oxide and selectivity of propylene carbonate. The effect of various reaction parameters was evaluated. A possible catalyst mechanism for L-histidine synergized with DBU in the ring opening of epoxide and DBU introduced CO₂ activation. The process herein represents a green, simple, and cost-effective route for the chemical fixation of CO₂ into cyclic carbonates.     

Al(OTf)3 as a highly efficient catalyst for the rapid acetylation of alcohols, phenols and thiophenols under solvent-free conditions

Aluminium triflate (0.01-0.1 mol %) was found to be an efficient catalyst for the acylation of alcohols, phenols, thiols and sugars with acetic anhydride in high yields under solvent-free conditions in a short reaction time at room temperature. Racemization of optically active alcohols and epimerization of sugars were not observed. The acylation efficacy of various acyl donors was also investigated.