Addition of benzenethiol to terminal alkynes catalyzed by hydrotris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)borate-Rh(III) bis(thiolate) complex: Mechanistic studies with characterization of the key intermediate |
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Authors: | Yoshiyuki Misumi |
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Institution: | Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan |
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Abstract: | The Rh(III)-thiolate complex Tp∗Rh(SPh)2(MeCN)] (2; Tp∗ = hydrotris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)borate) readily undergoes substitution of MeCN by XyNC (Xy = 2,6-dimethylphenyl) to give the isocyanide complex Tp∗Rh(SPh)2(XyNC)] (3), whereas reaction of 2 with terminal alkynes results in the formation of the rhodathiacyclobutene complex Tp∗Rh(SPh){η2-CHCR(SPh)}] (4; R = aryl, alkyl). Molecular structures of 3 and 4 (R = CH2Ph) have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 2 as well as Tp∗Rh(cyclooctene)(MeCN)] have been found to catalyze regioselective addition of benzenethiol to terminal alkynes RCCH at 50 °C to give R(PhS)CCH2 in moderate to high yields. The above products are selectively formed when R = CH2Ph and n-C6H13, while cis-RCHCHSPh and RC(SPh)2CH3 are also obtained as by-products when R = p-MeOC6H4. Catalytic cycle involving 2 and 4 is proposed based on the mechanistic studies using NMR measurement. |
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Keywords: | Hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate Rhodium(III) thiolato complexes Rhodathiacyclobutene Hydrothiolation of alkyne |
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