Copper-Catalyzed C-C(O)C Bond Cleavage of Monoalkylated β-Diketone: Synthesis of α,β-Unsaturated Ketones

A new and simple route for the synthesis of α,β-unsaturated ketones via cleavage of the C-C(O)C single bond of monoalkylated β-diketone has been described. The reaction was catalyzed by copper, a cheap transition metal in a weakly basic medium (K3PO4) at room temperature. To carry out this study, we first had to synthesize the monoalkylated β-diketones 1. Afterwards, α,β-unsaturated ketones 2 were obtained with high yields around 80%. Finally, all the products were characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and HRMS spectra. .

Chemoselective Catalytic Hydrogenation of α,β-Unsaturated Ketones and α,β-Unsaturated Carboxylic Esters

The effect of catalysts P-2 00-Ni(Nickel boride) and P-2 00-Ni-M(M: Co, Fe, Cu, Sn), prepared by adopting a modified recipe, on the chemoselective hydrogenation of carbon carbon double bonds in α,β- unsaturated ketones, and the activity of catalysts P-1.80-Ni, P-2 00-Ni or P-1.80(2 00) -Ni-M(M: Pd, Co, Cu) in the selective hydrogenation of carbon carbon double bonds in α,β-unsaturated carboxylic esters, were investigated systematically. According to the experimental results, the selectivities of these catalysts toward the hydrogenation of the carbon carbon double bonds of α,β-unsaturated keones or α,β-unsaturated carboxylic esters are 96%—100% or 100%, respectively.

Gallium trichloride-catalyzed conjugate addition of indole and pyrrole to α,β-unsaturated ketones in aqueous media

Michael addition of indole and pyrrole to a variety of α, β-unsaturated ketones was efficiently promoted by a catalytic amount of GaCl3 in aqueous media to afford the corresponding products in good to excellent yields.

Synthesis of α,β-Unsaturated Ketones using Potassium fluoridealumina Catalyst by Microwave Irradiation

Microwave irradiation can accelerate the rate of the synthetic reaction of α,β-unsaturated ketones by using KF-Al2O3 as catalyst. The rate enhancement of the reaction is 360-860 fold.

Methanol as hydrogen source: Chemoselective transfer hydrogenation of α,β-unsaturated ketones with a rhodacycle

Methanol is a safe, economic and easy-to-handle hydrogen source. It has rarely been used in transfer hydrogenation reactions, however. We herein report that a cyclometalated rhodium complex, rhodacycle, catalyzes highly chemoselective hydrogenation of α,β-unsaturated ketones with methanol as the hydrogen source. A wide variety of chalcones, styryl methyl ketones and vinyl methyl ketones, including sterically demanding ones, were reduced to the saturated ketones in refluxing methanol in a short reaction time, with no need for inter gas protection, and no reduction of the carbonyl moieties was observed. The catalysis described provides a practically easy and operationally safe method for the reduction of olefinic bonds in α,β-unsaturated ketone compounds.

Cyclization Reaction of α-Triazolyl-α, β-unsaturated Ketones with Phenyl hydrazine

The reaction of α-triazolyl-α, β-unsaturated ketones with phenyl hydrazine was studied. The result indicated that cyclization took place and new heterocyclic compounds of substituted 4,5-2H-pyrazoles were obtained, whose structures and conformation were characterized by 1H NMR, IR, MS, elemental analysis and X-ray diffraction.

Ceric Ammonium Nitrate-mediated Oxidative Cycloaddition of 1,3-Dicarbonyls to β-Aryl-α, β-unsaturated Ketones

Regio and stereoselective synthesis of substituted dihydrofurans were accomplished by eeric ammonium nitrate mediated oxidative cycloaddition of 1,3-dicarbonyls to β-aryl-α,β-unsaturated ketones in moderate yields.

Ytterbium triflate hydrate catalyzed Michael addition and cyclocondensation of α,β-unsaturated ketones with active methylene compounds

Catalyzed by ytterbium（III） triflate hydrate [Yb（OTf）3.xH20], the Michael addition and cyclocondensation of α,β-unsaturated ketones with active methylene compounds to afford the 1,4-adducts and benzo[b]pyran derivatives, respectively were studied.

Stereoselective cycloaddition of N-acyliminium cations withα,β-unsaturated ketones and esters

The cycloaddition of N-acyliminium cations with some deactivated alkenes such as α,β-unsaturate ketones and esters has been investigated. In most cases, the N-acyliminium cations produced from 3-hydroxy-2-arylisoindol-1-ones in the presence of BFa.OEt2 could be reacted with α,β-unsaturated ketones and esters to afford stereoselectively the cycloaddition products 6-acylisoindolo[2,1- a]quinolin-11-ones in moderate to high yields. C 2009 Wei Zhang. Published by Elsevier B.V, on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All rights reserved.

A New Method for the Transformation of Alkenes intoα, β-Unsaturated Ketones via Cycloaddition with Dichloroketene

A new synthetic method is described here to obtain α, β-unsaturated ketones through alkenes through a sequence involving f (1) cycloaddition of alkenes with dichloroketene, (2) dechlorination of adducts, (3)acidpromoted ring-opening isomerization ofcyclobutanones in CF3 CO2H.

Organocatalyzed Highly Efficient Michael Addition of Malonate Derivatives to α,β-Unsaturated Ketones Using Chiral Schiff Bases

An efficient enantioselective Michael addition of ethyl-2-cyanoacetate and diethyl malonate to α,β-unsaturated ketones catalyzed by a simple chiral Schiff base, and products were obtained in good yields at room temperature.

Enantioselective Hydrogenation of α,β-Unsaturated Cyclic Ketones by Double Asymmetric Induction Preparation of (R)-Muscone

By ketal formation with chiral glycols like methyl or ethyl ester of tartaric acid,hydrogenation of ketals from the correspondingα,β-unsaturated 15-membered cyclic ketone produces (R)-muscone in good chemical and optical yield in the presence of chiral catalysts

Access to Stereodefined Multifunctionalizedβ,γ-Unsaturated Ketones via Chemo,Regio-and Diastereoselective Copper-Catalyzed Diborylation of Cross-Conjugated Enynones

Main observation and conclusion Stereodefinedβ,γ-unsaturated carbony|compounds are important yet synthetically challenging units in natural products and drugs.Disclosed herein is a mild,rapid copper-catalyzed diborylation reaction of cross-conjugated enynones as a step-economic and modular approach to stereodefined multifunctionalizedβ,γ-unsaturated ketones by fine control of chemo-,regio-,Z/E and diastereoselectivity.The substrate scope was examined and a possible catalytic cycle was proposed to explain the multifaceted selectivity.

Facile and Green Synthesis of α,β-Unsaturated Ketone Catalyzed by Air-Stable Organobismuth Complex

Air-stable cationic organobismuth complexes (2-5) possessing both acidic and basic characters were synthesized. The catalyst system that comprises an air-stable bifunctional Lewis acidic/basic organobismuth complex and [Bmim]BF4 showed high catalytic activity, diastereoselec-tivity, stability, and reusability in the one-pot synthesis of (E)-α,β-unsaturat-ed ketones through highly selective crossed-condensation of ketones and aldehydes. Through switching the reaction from homogeneous to heterogeneous, the system shows facile separation ability and facile reusability.

Poly Ethylene Glycols as Efficient Media for the Synthesis of <i>β</i>-Nitro Styrenes from <i>α</i>, <i>β</i>-Unsaturated Carboxylic Acids and Metal Nitrates under Conventional and Non-Conventional Conditions

Poly ethylene glycols (PEG-200, 400, 600, 4000 and 6000) supported reactions were conducted with certain α, β-unsaturated acids in presence of metal nitrates under solvent free (solid state) and mineral acid free conditions. The reactants were ground in a mortar with a pestle for about 30 minutes. The aromatic acids underwent nitro decarboxylation and afforded β-nitro styrene derivatives in very good yield while α, β-unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids gave corresponding nitro derivatives. Addition of PEG accelerated rate of the reaction enormously. Reaction times substantially decreased from several hours to few minutes followed by highly significant increase in the product yield. Among the several PEGs PEG-300 has been found to be much more effective than other PEGs.

CeCl_3·7H_2O as an efficient catalyst for one-pot synthesis of β-amino ketones by three-component Mannich reaction

Cerium trichloride heptahydrate(CeCl_3·7H_2O) was found to be an efficient and recyclable catalyst for the three-component direct Mannich reaction of anilines and benzaldehydes with acetophenone.This protocol has advantages of high yield,no environmental pollution,mild condition,and simple work-up procedure.

Corrosion inhibition of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds on steel in acid medium

Corrosion inhibition of three α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds on N80 steel at high temperature and in concentrated acid medium was evaluated, and the inhibition mechanism was investigated. The results proved that both cinnamaldehyde and benzalacetone had an evident anticorrosion effect and could reduce the corrosion of steel effectively in acid medium, α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds with a benzene ring structure had good adsorption on steel surface. The experiments proved that polymerization of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds on the steel surface at a high temperature and in concentrated acid medium resulted in a good corrosion inhibiting effect, which was attributed to the structures of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds.

Two new α,β-unsaturated butyrolactone derivatives from Pleione bulbocodioides

Two new α,β-unsaturated butyrolactone derivatives, 4-(4″-hydroxybenzyl)-3-(3′-hydroxy-phenethyl)furan-2(5H)-one (1) and 3-(3′-hydroxyphenethyl)furan-2(5H)-one (2), together with one known phenolic compound (3), were isolated from the tubers of Pleione bulbocodioides (Franch.) Rolfe. Their structures were elucidated by analysis of spectroscopic data.

Nickel (Ⅱ) Complex Catalyzed Conjugate Addition Reaction of Functionalised Organozinc Reagents to α,β -Unsaturated Esters

Functionalized organozinc reagents can easily under 1, 4-addition reaction withunsaturated esters in the presence of catalytic amount of Ni (acac)_2 and tertiary ammes under verymild conditions to give the products in excellent yields.

Visible-Light-Induced[4+1]Cyclization-Aromatization of Acylsilanes andα,β-Unsaturated Ketones

Herein we report the first[4+1]cyclization-aromatization reaction of acylsilanes andα,β-unsaturated ketones.The unprecedented visible-light-induced reaction proceeded through mild conditions without addition of any catalyst or additive,affording a variety of furans with broad substrate scope and good functional-group tolerance.The synthetic utility of the method was demonstrated by various downstream transformations of the otherwise difficult-to-access sulfone-containing silyl furans.The mechanism study reveals that 1,4-diketones are not likely to be the intermediates of the reaction.