A room-temperature electrochemical strategy for hydrogenation(deuteration)and reverse dehydrogenation of N-heterocycles over a bifunctional MoNi_(4)electrode is developed,which includes the hydrogenation of quinoxalin...A room-temperature electrochemical strategy for hydrogenation(deuteration)and reverse dehydrogenation of N-heterocycles over a bifunctional MoNi_(4)electrode is developed,which includes the hydrogenation of quinoxaline using H2O as the hydrogen source with 80%Faradaic efficiency and the reverse dehydrogenation of hydrogen-rich 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoxaline with up to 99%yield and selectivity.The in situ generated active hydrogen atom(H^(*))is plausibly involved in the hydrogenation of quinoxaline,where a consecutive hydrogen radical coupled electron transfer pathway is proposed.Notably,the MoNi_(4)alloy exhibits efficient quinoxaline hydrogenation at an overpotential of only 50 mV,owing to its superior water dissociation ability to provide H^(*)in alkaline media.In situ Raman tests indicate that the Ni^(Ⅱ)/Ni^(Ⅲ)redox couple can promote the dehydrogenation process,representing a promising anodic alternative to low-value oxygen evolution.Impressively,electrocatalytic deuteration is easily achieved with up to 99%deuteration ratios using D2O.This method is capable of producing a series of functionalized hydrogenated and deuterated quinoxalines.展开更多
Deuterium labeling techniques are widely utilized as efficient tools to study the absorption,distribution,metabolism,and excretion(ADME)of pharmaceuticals.Moreover,deuterium‐labeled drugs are expected to prolong the ...Deuterium labeling techniques are widely utilized as efficient tools to study the absorption,distribution,metabolism,and excretion(ADME)of pharmaceuticals.Moreover,deuterium‐labeled drugs are expected to prolong the half‐life of drug metabolism,enhance the efficacy of drugs,close metabolic sites,and decrease side effects.Thus,there is a rising demand for the practical construction of deuterium‐labeled drugs and their intermediates under mild conditions.This paper timely provides an overview of the recent advances in both photo‐and electro‐catalytic mild and selective deuteration of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals with low‐cost and sustainable deuterium source.Three types of deuteration strategies are discussed according to the deuteration mode,named deuterium atom transfer strategy,deuterium atom abstraction strategy and deuterated water splitting strategy respectively.The application scope and mechanistic insights are discussed comprehensively.Finally,the perspective on the challenges and future development trends for photo‐and electro‐catalytic deuteration strategies are also presented.展开更多
文摘A room-temperature electrochemical strategy for hydrogenation(deuteration)and reverse dehydrogenation of N-heterocycles over a bifunctional MoNi_(4)electrode is developed,which includes the hydrogenation of quinoxaline using H2O as the hydrogen source with 80%Faradaic efficiency and the reverse dehydrogenation of hydrogen-rich 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoxaline with up to 99%yield and selectivity.The in situ generated active hydrogen atom(H^(*))is plausibly involved in the hydrogenation of quinoxaline,where a consecutive hydrogen radical coupled electron transfer pathway is proposed.Notably,the MoNi_(4)alloy exhibits efficient quinoxaline hydrogenation at an overpotential of only 50 mV,owing to its superior water dissociation ability to provide H^(*)in alkaline media.In situ Raman tests indicate that the Ni^(Ⅱ)/Ni^(Ⅲ)redox couple can promote the dehydrogenation process,representing a promising anodic alternative to low-value oxygen evolution.Impressively,electrocatalytic deuteration is easily achieved with up to 99%deuteration ratios using D2O.This method is capable of producing a series of functionalized hydrogenated and deuterated quinoxalines.
文摘Deuterium labeling techniques are widely utilized as efficient tools to study the absorption,distribution,metabolism,and excretion(ADME)of pharmaceuticals.Moreover,deuterium‐labeled drugs are expected to prolong the half‐life of drug metabolism,enhance the efficacy of drugs,close metabolic sites,and decrease side effects.Thus,there is a rising demand for the practical construction of deuterium‐labeled drugs and their intermediates under mild conditions.This paper timely provides an overview of the recent advances in both photo‐and electro‐catalytic mild and selective deuteration of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals with low‐cost and sustainable deuterium source.Three types of deuteration strategies are discussed according to the deuteration mode,named deuterium atom transfer strategy,deuterium atom abstraction strategy and deuterated water splitting strategy respectively.The application scope and mechanistic insights are discussed comprehensively.Finally,the perspective on the challenges and future development trends for photo‐and electro‐catalytic deuteration strategies are also presented.
