Catalytic activities of NHC‐PdCl2 species based on functionalized tetradentate imidazolium salt in three types of C‐C coupling reactions

A functionalized tetradentate imidazolium salt 9,10‐bis{di[2′‐(N‐ethylimidazolium‐1‐yl)ethyl]aminomethyl}anthracene tetrakis(hexafluorophosphate) ( 1 ) has been synthesized and characterized. The catalytic activity of the NHC‐PdCl₂ species formed by compound 1 and PdCl₂ was tested in Suzuki‐Miyaura, Heck‐Mizoroki and Sonogashira reactions. The results showed that this catalytic system was effective for above three types of C‐C coupling reactions.     

Diastereo‐ and Enantioselective Palladium‐Catalyzed Dearomative [3+2] Cycloaddition of 3‐Nitroindoles

Diastereo‐ and enantioselective cycloaddition of 3‐nitroindoles with vinyl aziridine was realized under Pd‐catalysis using commercially available Walphos as the ligand, affording pyrroloindolines in high yields with high diastereo‐ and enantioselectivities. The reaction can be scaled up to a gram scale and the reaction products are easily converted to amino pyrroloindoline and other pyrroloindoline derivatives.     

Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Methanol on Hierarchical Pd/SnO2 Nanosheets with Abundant Pd–O–Sn Interfaces

Electrochemical conversion of CO₂ into fuels using electricity generated from renewable sources helps to create an artificial carbon cycle. However, the low efficiency and poor stability hinder the practical use of most conventional electrocatalysts. In this work, a 2D hierarchical Pd/SnO₂ structure, ultrathin Pd nanosheets partially capped by SnO₂ nanoparticles, is designed to enable multi‐electron transfer for selective electroreduction of CO₂ into CH₃OH. Such a structure design not only enhances the adsorption of CO₂ on SnO₂, but also weakens the binding strength of CO on Pd due to the as‐built Pd–O–Sn interfaces, which is demonstrated to be critical to improve the electrocatalytic selectivity and stability of Pd catalysts. This work provides a new strategy to improve electrochemical performance of metal‐based catalysts by creating metal oxide interfaces for selective electroreduction of CO₂.     

Enantioselective Synthesis of (−)‐Halenaquinone

The efficient, 12–14 step (LLS) total synthesis of (?)‐halenaquinone has been achieved. Key steps in the synthetic sequence include: (a) proline sulfonamide‐catalyzed, Yamada–Otani reaction to establish the C6 all‐carbon quaternary stereocenter, (b) multiple, novel palladium‐mediated oxidative cyclizations to introduce the furan moiety, and (c) oxidative Bergman cyclization to form the final quinone ring.     

Efficient P‐Chiral Biaryl Bisphosphorus Ligands for Palladium‐Catalyzed Asymmetric Hydrogenation

A series of structurally novel P‐chiral biaryl bisphosphorus ligands L1‐L5 (BABIBOPs) are developed, providing high efficiency for the first time in palladium‐catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of β‐aryl and β‐alkyl substituted β‐keto esters. With the Pd‐ L3 (iPr‐BABIBOP) catalyst, a series of chiral β‐hydroxyl carboxylic esters are formed in excellent enantioselectivities (up to>99% ee) and yields at catalyst loading as low as 0.01 mol%.     

Synthesis of poly(ether ketone amide)s containing 4‐aryl‐2,6‐ diphenylpyridine moieties by a heterogeneous palladium‐catalyzed polycondensation of aromatic diiodides,aromatic diamines,and carbon monoxide

New aromatic poly(ether ketone amide)s containing 4‐aryl‐2,6‐diphenylpyridine units were prepared by the heterogeneous palladium‐catalyzed carbonylative polymerization of aromatic diiodides with ether ketone units, aromatic diamines bearing pyridine groups, and carbon monoxide. Polymerizations were performed in N,N‐dimethyl‐ acetamide (DMAc) at 120°C in the presence of a magnetic nanoparticles‐supported bidentate phosphine palladium complex [Fe₃O₄@SiO₂‐2P‐PdCl₂] as catalyst with 1,8‐diazabicycle[5,4,0]‐7‐undecene (DBU) as base and generated poly(ether ketone amide)s with inherent viscosities up to 0.79 dL/g. All the polymers were soluble in many organic solvents. These polymers showed glass transition temperatures between 219°C and 257°C and 10% weight loss temperatures ranging from 467°C to 508°C in nitrogen. These polyamides could be cast into transparent, flexible, and strong films from DMAc solution with tensile strengths of 86.4 to 113.7 MPa, tensile moduli of 2.34 to 3.19 GPa, and elongations at break of 5.2% to 6.9%. These polymers also exhibited good optical transparency with an ultraviolet‐visible absorption cut‐off wavelength in the 371 to 384‐nm range. Importantly, the new heterogeneous palladium catalyst can easily be recovered from the reaction mixture by simply applying an external magnet and recycled at least 8 times without significant loss of activity. Our catalytic system not only avoids the use of an excess of PPh₃ and prevents the formation of palladium black, but also solves the basic problems of palladium catalyst recovery and reuse.     

1,4-二烯和醛的烯丙基碳氢不对称烷基化反应

利用钯配合物、有机胺和手性布朗斯特酸三元催化剂体系实现了α-取代丙醛参与的1,4-二烯烃的烯丙基碳氢不对称烷基化反应,以良好的产率、优良的区域选择性和立体选择性得到了结构多样的手性α-羰基化合物.此外发现非手性膦配体对钯配合物的催化活性和反应的选择性有十分显著的影响,为后续相关研究提供了新的思路.     

Modular Functionalization of Arenes in a Triply Selective Sequence: Rapid C(sp2) and C(sp3) Coupling of C−Br,C−OTf,and C−Cl Bonds Enabled by a Single Palladium(I) Dimer

Full control over multiple competing coupling sites would enable straightforward access to densely functionalized compound libraries. Historically, the site selection in Pd⁰‐catalyzed functionalizations of poly(pseudo)halogenated arenes has been unpredictable, being dependent on the employed catalyst, the reaction conditions, and the substrate itself. Building on our previous report of C?Br‐selective functionalization in the presence of C?OTf and C?Cl bonds, we herein complete the sequence and demonstrate the first general arylations and alkylations of C?OTf bonds (in <10 min), followed by functionalization of the C?Cl site (in <25 min), at room temperature using the same air‐ and moisture‐stable Pd^I dimer. This allowed the realization of the first general and triply selective sequential C?C coupling (in 2D and 3D space) of C?Br followed by C?OTf and then C?Cl bonds.     

Palladium‐Catalyzed Reductive [5+1] Cycloaddition of 3‐Acetoxy‐1,4‐enynes with CO: Access to Phenols Enabled by Hydrosilanes

A new palladium‐catalyzed reductive [5+1] cycloaddition of 3‐acetoxy‐1,4‐enynes with CO, enabled by hydrosilanes, has been developed for delivering valuable functionalized phenols. This methodology employs hydrosilanes as the external reagent to facilitate the [5+1] carbonylative benzannulation. The reaction is a conceptually and mechanistically novel carbonylative cycloaddition route for the construction of substituted phenols, through the formation of four new chemical bonds, with excellent functional‐group tolerance.     

Enantioselective Access to 1H‐Isoindoles with Quaternary Stereogenic Centers by Palladium(0)‐Catalyzed C−H Functionalization

A catalytic enantioselective method for the synthesis of chiral 1H‐isoindoles bearing quaternary stereogenic centers is reported. Powered by readily accessible phosphordiamidite ligands, the presented palladium(0)‐catalyzed C?H functionalization uses trifluoroacetimidoyl chlorides as electrophilic components. It delivers previously inaccessible perfluoroalkylated 1H‐isoindoles in high yields and enantioselectivities. The subsequent diastereoselective addition of nucleophiles provides access to densely substituted and sterically hindered isoindolines.