The application of novel methodology for the synthesis of o-, m-, and p-(SF5-perfluoroethyl) benzene derivatives

The reaction of o-, m-, and p-F₂CCFC₆H₄X with SF₅Br produces an intermediate adduct, F₅SCF₂CFBrC₆H₄X, which, on treatment with AgBF₄, affords the first useful, high yield preparation of o-, m-, and p-F₅SCF₂CF₂C₆H₄X.     

Kristallstrukturen von Säurehydraten und Oxoniumsalzen. XX. Die Oxoniumtetrafluoroborate H3OBF4, [H5O2]BF4 und [H(CH3OH)2]BF4

Crystal Structures of Acid Hydrates and Oxonium Salts. XX. Oxonium Tetrafluoroborates H₃OBF₄, [H₅O₂]BF₄, and [H(CH₃OH)₂]BF₄ The crystal structures of three oxonium tetrafluoroborates were determined. H₃OBF₄, oxonium tetrafluoroborate proper, is triclinic with space group P1 , Z = 2 and the unit cell dimensions a = 4.758, b = 6.047, c = 6.352 Å and α = 80.40, β = 79.48, γ = 88.25° at ?26°C. Cations H₃O⁺ and anions BF₄^? are linked by hydrogen bonds O? H…?F into ribbons of condensed rings. In [H₅O₂]BF₄ (diaquohydrogen tetrafluoroborate, monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 6.584, b = 9.725, c = 7.084 Å, β = 95.15° at ?100°C) the hydrogen bond in the cation H₅O₂⁺ is 2.412 Å short, asymmetric and approximately centered and the linking of cations and anions three-dimensional. In [H(CH₃OH)₂]BF₄ (Bis(methanol)hydrogen tetrafluoroborate, monoclinic, P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 5.197, b = 14.458, c = 9.318 Å, β = 94.61° at ?50°C) the cation [H(CH₃OH)₂]⁺ is characterized for the first time in a crystal structure with an again very short (2.394 Å), asymmetric and effectively centered hydrogen bond. By further hydrogen bonds cations and anions form only dimers of the formula unit of centrosymmetric cyclic structure.     

Three-component three-bond forming cascade via palladium photoredox catalysis

A highly modular radical cascade strategy based upon radical cyclisation/allylic substitution sequence between alkyl/aryl bromides, 1,3-dienes and nucleophiles ranging from sulfinates to amines, phenols and 1,3-dicarbonyls is described (>80 examples). Palladium phosphine complexes – which merge properties of photo- and cross coupling-catalysts – allow to forge three bonds with complete 1,4-selectivity and stereocontrol, delivering highly value added carbocyclic and heterocyclic motifs that can feature – inter alia – vicinal quaternary centers, free protic groups, gem-difluoro motifs and strained rings. Furthermore, a flow chemistry approach was for the first time applied in palladium–photocatalysed endeavors involving radicals.

Highly modular three-bond three-component cascade featuring palladium as dual photoredox/cross coupling catalyst.     

Alignment ofH(2P) after beam-foil excitation

The alignment of foil-excited hydrogen was determined by measuring the polarization of Ly- radiation in the particle energy region 23E190 keV. A change of sign at 45 keV is observed.     

Cyclodimers and Cyclotrimers of 2,3 -Bisalkynylated Anthracenes,Phenazines and Diazatetracenes

The synthesis of novel (N−)acene-based cyclooligomers is reported. Glaser-Hay coupling of the bisethynylated monomers results in cyclodimers and cyclotrimers that are separable by column and gel-permeation chromatographies. For the diazatetracene, the use of sec-butyl-silylethynyl groups is necessary to achieve solubility. Diazatetracene-based cyclodimers and cyclotrimers were used as semiconductors in thin-film transistors. Although their optoelectronic properties are quite similar, their electron mobilities in proof-of-concept thin-film transistors differ by an order of magnitude.     

Manganese(I)-Catalyzed Regioselective C−H Allenylation: Direct Access to 2-Allenylindoles

A Mn^I-catalyzed regioselective C−H allenylation is reported that allows a broad range of 2-allenylindoles to be synthesized regioselectively on a gram scale under simple conditions. Notably, a highly efficient chirality transfer was observed (up to 93 % ee) in this transformation. This procedure was further found to allow, for the first time, the direct preparation of ketones by Mn^I-catalyzed C−H activation. Mechanistic investigations revealed that the precoordination of the oxygen atom to the manganese center as well as the congested tertiary carbon atom in the propargylic carbonates play a crucial role.