Disintegration or redispersion of supported sintered gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) in the presence of alkyl halide can give catalyst regeneration or redispersion of sintered Au catalysts. The selectivity of alkyl hali...Disintegration or redispersion of supported sintered gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) in the presence of alkyl halide can give catalyst regeneration or redispersion of sintered Au catalysts. The selectivity of alkyl halides, temperature and size distributions were investigated to elucidate the redispersion of Au NPs during halide-induced decomposition. This study proved that the alkyl halide induced the redispersion of sintered Au NPs which depended on the R-X (X = I, Br, CI) bond dissociation energy (BDE) and thus provided a simple descriptor for the regeneration of inactive supported Au cata- lysts. A correlation between the BDE of R-X and dispersion efficiency was established. The tendency for disintegration and redispersion followed the R-X BDE of the alkyl halide. Compared to alkyl chlorides and bromides, iodides were more efficient for redispersing sintered Au NPs. As a descriptor, the BDE of R-I played a crucial role in particle redispersion. These findings provided in- sights into the mechanism of organic halide-induced Au NP disintegration and the effect of the hal- ide type on the redispersion of sintered catalysts.展开更多
The hydrothiolations of alkynes/alkenes with thiols is an atom-economic and thus attractive method for the constructions of C‒S bonds.Here Ir_(2)S_(3)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)nanocomposites with varied Ir_(2)S_(3)loadings were o...The hydrothiolations of alkynes/alkenes with thiols is an atom-economic and thus attractive method for the constructions of C‒S bonds.Here Ir_(2)S_(3)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)nanocomposites with varied Ir_(2)S_(3)loadings were obtained by one-pot solvothermal method from ZnCl_(2),InCl_(3)and thioacetamide with IrCl_(3).The loading of Ir_(2)S_(3)on the surface of ZnIn_(2)S_(4)promoted the hydrothiolations of alkenes and alkynes,with an optimum performance observed over 0.5 mol%Ir_(2)S_(3)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)nanocomposite.Based on the studies on the performance of several other cocatalysts(MoS2,NiS and Pd)loaded ZnIn_(2)S_(4)and the EIS analyses,it was proposed that the superior performance over Ir_(2)S_(3)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)nanocomposite can be ascribed to an improved efficiency on the photogeneration of the thiyl radicals by loading Ir_(2)S_(3)as well as its inactivity for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution,a side reaction in the light initiated hydrothiolation reaction over ZnIn_(2)S_(4).This study not only demonstrates an efficient and green strategy to synthesize thiolated products under visible light based on semiconductor photocatalysis,but also provides some guidances for the design and development of photocatalytic systems for light induced organic syntheses.展开更多
Visible light promoted difunctionalization of alkynes is reviewed. The difunctionalization reaction is achieved by different reagents. Radicals such as carbon(sp3), carbon(sp2), and other heteroatom(P, S, N, Se, O, an...Visible light promoted difunctionalization of alkynes is reviewed. The difunctionalization reaction is achieved by different reagents. Radicals such as carbon(sp3), carbon(sp2), and other heteroatom(P, S, N, Se, O, and halide) radicals initiated by visible light can undergo radical addition to a carbon-carbon triple bond. Upon further transformation, the desired difunctionalized products are obtained. Some organometallic complexes can be activated by visible light;the difunctionalization of alkynes is catalyzed by these species. Other reagents like 1,3-dipole precursors could also react with alkynes to give difunctionalization products;here, the 1,3-dipole derivatives are obtained by visible light photocatalysis. So far, the strategy has been succeeded in the formation of C–C bonds and C–X bonds. Several valuable chemical skeletons have been constructed under mild conditions. However, high regio-and stereoselectivities in some direct difunctionalization methodologies are yet to be achieved.展开更多
Ligands containing NH groups often show special characteristics.In this paper,a well-defined dinuclear Cu(II) complex bearing an unsymmetrical bipyridine-pyrazole-amine ligand was synthesized by the condensation of ...Ligands containing NH groups often show special characteristics.In this paper,a well-defined dinuclear Cu(II) complex bearing an unsymmetrical bipyridine-pyrazole-amine ligand was synthesized by the condensation of N–H to release H2O.Using sodium L-ascorbate as a reductant,the binuclear complex showed excellent activity in 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions between alkynes and azides to obtain 1,4-disubstituted triazoles in 95%–99% isolated yields.展开更多
Researchers have been attempting to characterize heterogeneous catalysts in situ in addition to correlating their structures with their activity and selectivity in spite of many challenges.Here,we review recent experi...Researchers have been attempting to characterize heterogeneous catalysts in situ in addition to correlating their structures with their activity and selectivity in spite of many challenges.Here,we review recent experimental and theoretical advances regarding alkyne selective hydrogenation by Pd‐based catalysts,which are an important petrochemical reaction.The catalytic selectivity for the reaction of alkynes to alkenes is influenced by the composition and structure of the catalysts.Recent progress achieved through experimental studies and atomic simulations has provided useful insights into the origins of the selectivity.The important role of the subsurface species(H and C)was revealed by monitoring the catalyst surface and the related catalytic performance.The atomic structures of the Pd catalytic centers and their relationship with selectivity were established through atomic simulations.The combined knowledge gained from experimental and theoretical studies provides a fundamental understanding of catalytic mechanisms and reveals a path toward improved catalyst design.展开更多
Highly selective electrocatalytic semihydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes with water as the hydrogen source over palladium-based electrocatalysts is significant but remains a great challenge because of the excessive h...Highly selective electrocatalytic semihydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes with water as the hydrogen source over palladium-based electrocatalysts is significant but remains a great challenge because of the excessive hydrogenation capacity of palladium.Here,we propose that an ideal palladium catalyst should possess weak alkene adsorption and inhibit subsurface hydrogen formation to stimulate the high selectivity of alkyne semihydrogenation.Therefore,sulfur-modified Pd nanowires(Pd-S NWs)are designedly prepared by a solid-solution interface sulfuration method with KSCN as the sulfur source.The introduction of S weakens the alkene adsorption and prevents the diffusion of active hydrogen(H^(*))into the Pd lattice to form unfavorable subsurface H^(*).As a result,electrocatalytic alkyne semihydrogenation is achieved over a Pd-S NWs cathode with wide substrate scopes,potential-independent up to 99%alkene selectivity,good fragile groups compatibility,and easily synthesized deuterated alkenes.An adsorbed hydrogen addition mechanism of this semihydrogenation reaction is proposed.Importantly,an easy modification of commercial Pd/C by in situ addition of SCN–enabling the gram-scale synthesis of an alkene with 99%selectivity and 95%conversion highlights the promising potential of our method.展开更多
Despite of extensive attention on the copper-based heterogeneous oxidative homocoupling of alkynes(OHA)to 1,3-diynes,the photocatalytic OHA is scarcely investigated.By screening copper-containing spinel catalysts,we d...Despite of extensive attention on the copper-based heterogeneous oxidative homocoupling of alkynes(OHA)to 1,3-diynes,the photocatalytic OHA is scarcely investigated.By screening copper-containing spinel catalysts,we discovered that a prereduced copper ferrite(CuFe2O4)not only can catalyze the thermocatalytic OHA but also is efficient for the photocatalytic OHA under visible light irradiation.It is found that the sol-gel combustion(SG)method and the partial reduction at 250 ℃ can result in the optimal CuFe2O4-SG-250 catalyst showing high activity and stability.Surface oxidized Cu2O is evidenced to be the active species for the thermocatalytic OHA,whereas metallic copper nanopaticles(CuNPs)are identified as the active sites for the photocatalytic OHA.The efficiency of photocatalytic OHA at ambient temperature is comparable to that of thermocatalytic OHA at 120 ℃,and the CuFe2O4-SG-250 catalyst can be magnetically separated and reused at least five times.The localized surface plasmon resonance effect of CuNPs contributes to visible light-induced photocatalytic OHA.展开更多
Much attention is devoted to fluorescent dyes especially those with potential in versatile applications.Reactions under "click" conditions between nonfluorescent 3-azidocoumarins and terminal alkynes produce...Much attention is devoted to fluorescent dyes especially those with potential in versatile applications.Reactions under "click" conditions between nonfluorescent 3-azidocoumarins and terminal alkynes produced 3-(1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)coumarins,a novel type of fluorescent dyes with intense fluorescence.The structures of the new coumarins were characterized by 1H NMR,MS,and IR spectra.Fluorescence spectra measurement demonstrated excellent fluorescence performance of the triazolylcoumarins and this click reaction is a promising candidate for bioconjugation and bioimaging applications since both azide and alkynes are quite inert to biological systems.展开更多
To investigate the effect of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons on PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) formation, numerical analysis using detailed reaction mechanism is performed. For the carbon black produced ...To investigate the effect of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons on PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) formation, numerical analysis using detailed reaction mechanism is performed. For the carbon black produced by benzene feedstock, three kinds of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons (acetylene, diacetylene, and vinylacetylene) are added. The detailed reaction mechanism which is proposed by Wang and Frenklach is consisted by 527 reactions and 99 chemical species. The formations of PAHs and nuclei are promoted by unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons addition. There exits optimal benzene/acetylene ratio (XA/XB = 0.50), benzene/diacetylene mixture ratio (XD/XB = 0.60), benzene/vinyl-acetylene mixture ratio (XV/XB = 0.25). The formation of nuclei is most promoted by acetylene addition, and the benzene/acetylene mixture ratio is 0.50.展开更多
Iron-mediated sp-sp3 C-C bond formation through the cross dehydrogenative coupling(CDC) of terminal alkynes with benzylic ethers or alkanes has been developed.The inexpensive iron salt is used as the catalyst to make ...Iron-mediated sp-sp3 C-C bond formation through the cross dehydrogenative coupling(CDC) of terminal alkynes with benzylic ethers or alkanes has been developed.The inexpensive iron salt is used as the catalyst to make this transformation environmentally benign.Iron-mediated sp-sp3 C-C bond formation through the cross dehydrogenative coupling(CDC) of terminal alkynes with benzylic ethers or alkanes has been developed.The inexpensive iron salt is used as the catalyst to make this transformation environmentally benign.展开更多
A facile and efficient synthesis of N-sulfonyl-N,N-disubstituted amidines has been achieved via a CuI-catalyzed three-component free-radical coupling reaction of tertiary amines and arenesulfonyl azides with terminal ...A facile and efficient synthesis of N-sulfonyl-N,N-disubstituted amidines has been achieved via a CuI-catalyzed three-component free-radical coupling reaction of tertiary amines and arenesulfonyl azides with terminal alkynes in the presence of azodiisobutyronitrile(AIBN).The reaction mechanism of this reaction has also been studied.展开更多
Continuous flow has recently emerged as a powerful enabling technology that greatly improves many reactions' efficiency. Here, we apply the technology to intermolecular [4+2] annulation of cyclobutylanilines with ...Continuous flow has recently emerged as a powerful enabling technology that greatly improves many reactions' efficiency. Here, we apply the technology to intermolecular [4+2] annulation of cyclobutylanilines with alkenes, alkynes, and diynes by photoredox catalysis. An across-the-board improvement in the annulation's efficiency is noticed. Moreover, a gram-scale annulation is successfully demonstrated in continuous flow using a much lower catalyst loading.展开更多
Rhodium(III)-catalyzed coupling between ketoximes and alkynes via C–H activation and annulation typically followed the[4+2]selectivity to afford isoquinolines.By designing alkynes bearing a highly electron-withdrawin...Rhodium(III)-catalyzed coupling between ketoximes and alkynes via C–H activation and annulation typically followed the[4+2]selectivity to afford isoquinolines.By designing alkynes bearing a highly electron-withdrawing group and under substrate control,we have successfully switched the selectivity of the coupling between oximes and alkynes to the alternative[3+2]annulation,leading to the efficient synthesis of indenamines.This process features good regioselectivity for both substrates,high efficiency,broad substrate scope,and excellent functional group tolerance.展开更多
Free radical fluoroalkylation of terminal alkenes and alkynes with iododifluoromethanesulfonamides has been successfully achieved.It was found that both the catalytic amount of sodium dithionite (Na2S2O4) and the stoi...Free radical fluoroalkylation of terminal alkenes and alkynes with iododifluoromethanesulfonamides has been successfully achieved.It was found that both the catalytic amount of sodium dithionite (Na2S2O4) and the stoichiometric amount of triethylborane (Et3B)/air can efficiently initiate the current free-radical atom transfer reaction.展开更多
文摘Disintegration or redispersion of supported sintered gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) in the presence of alkyl halide can give catalyst regeneration or redispersion of sintered Au catalysts. The selectivity of alkyl halides, temperature and size distributions were investigated to elucidate the redispersion of Au NPs during halide-induced decomposition. This study proved that the alkyl halide induced the redispersion of sintered Au NPs which depended on the R-X (X = I, Br, CI) bond dissociation energy (BDE) and thus provided a simple descriptor for the regeneration of inactive supported Au cata- lysts. A correlation between the BDE of R-X and dispersion efficiency was established. The tendency for disintegration and redispersion followed the R-X BDE of the alkyl halide. Compared to alkyl chlorides and bromides, iodides were more efficient for redispersing sintered Au NPs. As a descriptor, the BDE of R-I played a crucial role in particle redispersion. These findings provided in- sights into the mechanism of organic halide-induced Au NP disintegration and the effect of the hal- ide type on the redispersion of sintered catalysts.
文摘The hydrothiolations of alkynes/alkenes with thiols is an atom-economic and thus attractive method for the constructions of C‒S bonds.Here Ir_(2)S_(3)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)nanocomposites with varied Ir_(2)S_(3)loadings were obtained by one-pot solvothermal method from ZnCl_(2),InCl_(3)and thioacetamide with IrCl_(3).The loading of Ir_(2)S_(3)on the surface of ZnIn_(2)S_(4)promoted the hydrothiolations of alkenes and alkynes,with an optimum performance observed over 0.5 mol%Ir_(2)S_(3)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)nanocomposite.Based on the studies on the performance of several other cocatalysts(MoS2,NiS and Pd)loaded ZnIn_(2)S_(4)and the EIS analyses,it was proposed that the superior performance over Ir_(2)S_(3)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)nanocomposite can be ascribed to an improved efficiency on the photogeneration of the thiyl radicals by loading Ir_(2)S_(3)as well as its inactivity for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution,a side reaction in the light initiated hydrothiolation reaction over ZnIn_(2)S_(4).This study not only demonstrates an efficient and green strategy to synthesize thiolated products under visible light based on semiconductor photocatalysis,but also provides some guidances for the design and development of photocatalytic systems for light induced organic syntheses.
基金supported by Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(LR19B020001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21472162,21772171)the National Basic Research Program of China(2015CB856600)~~
文摘Visible light promoted difunctionalization of alkynes is reviewed. The difunctionalization reaction is achieved by different reagents. Radicals such as carbon(sp3), carbon(sp2), and other heteroatom(P, S, N, Se, O, and halide) radicals initiated by visible light can undergo radical addition to a carbon-carbon triple bond. Upon further transformation, the desired difunctionalized products are obtained. Some organometallic complexes can be activated by visible light;the difunctionalization of alkynes is catalyzed by these species. Other reagents like 1,3-dipole precursors could also react with alkynes to give difunctionalization products;here, the 1,3-dipole derivatives are obtained by visible light photocatalysis. So far, the strategy has been succeeded in the formation of C–C bonds and C–X bonds. Several valuable chemical skeletons have been constructed under mild conditions. However, high regio-and stereoselectivities in some direct difunctionalization methodologies are yet to be achieved.
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2013M541254)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21502120)+1 种基金the Program for Innovative Research Team of the Ministry of Educationthe Program for Liaoning Innovative Research Team in University~~
文摘Ligands containing NH groups often show special characteristics.In this paper,a well-defined dinuclear Cu(II) complex bearing an unsymmetrical bipyridine-pyrazole-amine ligand was synthesized by the condensation of N–H to release H2O.Using sodium L-ascorbate as a reductant,the binuclear complex showed excellent activity in 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions between alkynes and azides to obtain 1,4-disubstituted triazoles in 95%–99% isolated yields.
文摘Researchers have been attempting to characterize heterogeneous catalysts in situ in addition to correlating their structures with their activity and selectivity in spite of many challenges.Here,we review recent experimental and theoretical advances regarding alkyne selective hydrogenation by Pd‐based catalysts,which are an important petrochemical reaction.The catalytic selectivity for the reaction of alkynes to alkenes is influenced by the composition and structure of the catalysts.Recent progress achieved through experimental studies and atomic simulations has provided useful insights into the origins of the selectivity.The important role of the subsurface species(H and C)was revealed by monitoring the catalyst surface and the related catalytic performance.The atomic structures of the Pd catalytic centers and their relationship with selectivity were established through atomic simulations.The combined knowledge gained from experimental and theoretical studies provides a fundamental understanding of catalytic mechanisms and reveals a path toward improved catalyst design.
文摘Highly selective electrocatalytic semihydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes with water as the hydrogen source over palladium-based electrocatalysts is significant but remains a great challenge because of the excessive hydrogenation capacity of palladium.Here,we propose that an ideal palladium catalyst should possess weak alkene adsorption and inhibit subsurface hydrogen formation to stimulate the high selectivity of alkyne semihydrogenation.Therefore,sulfur-modified Pd nanowires(Pd-S NWs)are designedly prepared by a solid-solution interface sulfuration method with KSCN as the sulfur source.The introduction of S weakens the alkene adsorption and prevents the diffusion of active hydrogen(H^(*))into the Pd lattice to form unfavorable subsurface H^(*).As a result,electrocatalytic alkyne semihydrogenation is achieved over a Pd-S NWs cathode with wide substrate scopes,potential-independent up to 99%alkene selectivity,good fragile groups compatibility,and easily synthesized deuterated alkenes.An adsorbed hydrogen addition mechanism of this semihydrogenation reaction is proposed.Importantly,an easy modification of commercial Pd/C by in situ addition of SCN–enabling the gram-scale synthesis of an alkene with 99%selectivity and 95%conversion highlights the promising potential of our method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21673088)~~
文摘Despite of extensive attention on the copper-based heterogeneous oxidative homocoupling of alkynes(OHA)to 1,3-diynes,the photocatalytic OHA is scarcely investigated.By screening copper-containing spinel catalysts,we discovered that a prereduced copper ferrite(CuFe2O4)not only can catalyze the thermocatalytic OHA but also is efficient for the photocatalytic OHA under visible light irradiation.It is found that the sol-gel combustion(SG)method and the partial reduction at 250 ℃ can result in the optimal CuFe2O4-SG-250 catalyst showing high activity and stability.Surface oxidized Cu2O is evidenced to be the active species for the thermocatalytic OHA,whereas metallic copper nanopaticles(CuNPs)are identified as the active sites for the photocatalytic OHA.The efficiency of photocatalytic OHA at ambient temperature is comparable to that of thermocatalytic OHA at 120 ℃,and the CuFe2O4-SG-250 catalyst can be magnetically separated and reused at least five times.The localized surface plasmon resonance effect of CuNPs contributes to visible light-induced photocatalytic OHA.
基金the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Teamin University(No.IRT0526)Shanghai Municipal Natural Science Foundation (No.06ZR14001)
文摘Much attention is devoted to fluorescent dyes especially those with potential in versatile applications.Reactions under "click" conditions between nonfluorescent 3-azidocoumarins and terminal alkynes produced 3-(1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)coumarins,a novel type of fluorescent dyes with intense fluorescence.The structures of the new coumarins were characterized by 1H NMR,MS,and IR spectra.Fluorescence spectra measurement demonstrated excellent fluorescence performance of the triazolylcoumarins and this click reaction is a promising candidate for bioconjugation and bioimaging applications since both azide and alkynes are quite inert to biological systems.
文摘To investigate the effect of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons on PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) formation, numerical analysis using detailed reaction mechanism is performed. For the carbon black produced by benzene feedstock, three kinds of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons (acetylene, diacetylene, and vinylacetylene) are added. The detailed reaction mechanism which is proposed by Wang and Frenklach is consisted by 527 reactions and 99 chemical species. The formations of PAHs and nuclei are promoted by unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons addition. There exits optimal benzene/acetylene ratio (XA/XB = 0.50), benzene/diacetylene mixture ratio (XD/XB = 0.60), benzene/vinyl-acetylene mixture ratio (XV/XB = 0.25). The formation of nuclei is most promoted by acetylene addition, and the benzene/acetylene mixture ratio is 0.50.
基金supported by Peking University,the National Natural Science Foundation of China(20872003)National Basic Research Program of China(973 program)(2009CB825300)
文摘Iron-mediated sp-sp3 C-C bond formation through the cross dehydrogenative coupling(CDC) of terminal alkynes with benzylic ethers or alkanes has been developed.The inexpensive iron salt is used as the catalyst to make this transformation environmentally benign.Iron-mediated sp-sp3 C-C bond formation through the cross dehydrogenative coupling(CDC) of terminal alkynes with benzylic ethers or alkanes has been developed.The inexpensive iron salt is used as the catalyst to make this transformation environmentally benign.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (20872001)the Anhui Education Department (TD200707 & KJ2008A064)+1 种基金the Program for the NCET (NCET-10-0004)the Research Culture Funds of Anhui Normal University (2010rcpy041) for their financial support
文摘A facile and efficient synthesis of N-sulfonyl-N,N-disubstituted amidines has been achieved via a CuI-catalyzed three-component free-radical coupling reaction of tertiary amines and arenesulfonyl azides with terminal alkynes in the presence of azodiisobutyronitrile(AIBN).The reaction mechanism of this reaction has also been studied.
基金supported by the University of Arkansasthe Arkansas Bioscience Institute+1 种基金the National Institutes of Health(P30 GM103450)from the National Institute of General Medical Sciencesthe NSF Career Award(CHE-1255539)
文摘Continuous flow has recently emerged as a powerful enabling technology that greatly improves many reactions' efficiency. Here, we apply the technology to intermolecular [4+2] annulation of cyclobutylanilines with alkenes, alkynes, and diynes by photoredox catalysis. An across-the-board improvement in the annulation's efficiency is noticed. Moreover, a gram-scale annulation is successfully demonstrated in continuous flow using a much lower catalyst loading.
基金supported by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe National Natural Science Foundation of China(21472186,21272231)
文摘Rhodium(III)-catalyzed coupling between ketoximes and alkynes via C–H activation and annulation typically followed the[4+2]selectivity to afford isoquinolines.By designing alkynes bearing a highly electron-withdrawing group and under substrate control,we have successfully switched the selectivity of the coupling between oximes and alkynes to the alternative[3+2]annulation,leading to the efficient synthesis of indenamines.This process features good regioselectivity for both substrates,high efficiency,broad substrate scope,and excellent functional group tolerance.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20825209, 20832008, 20772144)the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Hundreds-Talent Program and Knowledge Innovation Program)
文摘Free radical fluoroalkylation of terminal alkenes and alkynes with iododifluoromethanesulfonamides has been successfully achieved.It was found that both the catalytic amount of sodium dithionite (Na2S2O4) and the stoichiometric amount of triethylborane (Et3B)/air can efficiently initiate the current free-radical atom transfer reaction.