Theoretical Study on Mechanism of Cycloadditional Reaction Between Dichloro-Germylidene and Formaldehyde

Mechanism of the cycloadditional formaldehyde has been investigated reaction between singlet with MP2/6-31G^＊ method, dichloro-germylidene and including geometry optimization, vibrational analysis and energies for the involved stationary points on the potential energy surface. From the potential energy profile, we predict that the cyeloaddition reaction between singlet dichloro-germylidene and formaldehyde has two competitive dominant reaction pathways, going with the formation of two side products （INT3 and INT4）, simultaneously. Both of the two competitive reactions consist of two steps, two reactants firstly form a three-membered ring intermediate INT1 and a twisted four-membered ring intermediate INT2, respectively, both of which are barrier-free exothermic reactions of 41.5 and 72.3 kJ/mol; then INT1 isomerizes to a four-membered ring product P1 via transition state TS1, and INT2 isomerizes to a chlorine-traasfer product P2 via transition state TS2, with the barriers of 2.9 and 0.3 kJ/mol, respectively. Simultaneously, P1 and INT2 further react with formaldehyde to form INT3 and INT4, respectively, which are also barrier-free exothermic reaction of 74.9 and 88.1 kJ/mol.

Sustainable production of high-energy-density jet fuel via cycloaddition reactions

Developing an energy supply-chain based on renewable biomass holds great potential to build a low carbon society.High-energy-density(HED)jet fuel,featuring unique fused/strained cycloalkanes,is of great significance for volume-limited military aircrafts,as their high density and combustion heat can extend flight duration and increase the payload.Therefore,the exploration of biomass-based routes towards HED fuel has drawn much attention over the past decade.Cycloaddition reaction features rapid construction of various carbocycles in an atom-and step-economical fashion.This elegant strategy has been widely applied in the manufacture of sustainable HED fuel.Here we carefully summarize the progress achieved in this fascinating area and the review is categorized by the cycloaddition patterns including[4+2],[2+2],[4+4],and[2+1]cycloadditions.Besides,the energy densities of the as-prepared biofuels and petroleumbased fuels(conventional Jet-A and advanced JP-10)are also compared.This review will provide important insights into rational design of new HED fuel with different ring-types/sizes and inspire the chemists to turn those literature studies into practical applications in military field.

Mesoporous poly(ionic liquid)s with dual active sites for highly efficient CO_(2)conversion

Atmospheric CO_(2)concentrations are soaring due to the continued use of fossil fuels in energy production,an anthropogenic activity that is playing a leading role in global warming.Thus,research aimed at the capture and conversion of CO_(2)into value-added products,such as cyclic carbonates,is booming.While CO_(2)is an abundant,cheap,non-toxic,and readily accessible Cl feedstock,its thermodynamic stability necessitates the development of highly efficient catalysts that are able to promote chemical reactions under mild conditions.In this work,a novel mesoporous poly(ionic liquid)with dual active sites was synthesized through a facile method that involves co-polymerization,post-synthetic metalation,and supercritical CO_(2)drying.Due to a high density of nucleophilic and electrophilic sites,the as-prepared poly(ionic liquid),denoted as P2D-4BrBQA-Zn,offers excellent performance in a CO_(2)cycloaddition reaction using epichlorohydrin as the substrate(98.9%conversion and 96.9%selectivity).Moreover the reaction is carried out under mild,solvent-free,and additive-free conditions.Notably,P2D-4BrBQA-Zn also efficiently promotes the conversion of various other epoxide substrates into cyclic carbonates.Overall,the catalyst is found to have excellent substrate compatibility,stability,and recyclability.

Rhodium Catalyzed [2π + 2π + 2π]-Cycloaddition of Alkynyl-Ynamides and Carbon Disulfide to Indolo-Thiopyrane Thiones

The synthesis of new indoloannulated thiopyranethiones is reported. The key-step is a rhodium-catalyzed [2 + 2 + 2]-cycloaddition of alkynyl-ynamides with carbon disulfide to close the pyrrole and the thiopyranethione rings simultaneously. A violet idolothiopyrane thione or a mixture of the violet and a red isomer result from [RhCl(C8H14)2]2/3BINAP catalyzed cycloadditions, the regiochemistry is controlled by the substitution pattern on the alkynyl-ynamide.

Recent advances in metal-free catalysts for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO_2 and epoxides

The aim of ＂green chemistry＂ and ＂atom economy＂ is to utilize carbon dioxide and replace harmful reactants such as CO and phosgene for the production of cyclic carbonates. In this paper, metal-free catalysts including organic bases, ionic liquids, supported catalysts, organic copolymers and carbon materials for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates by the cycloaddition of carbon dioxide to epoxides are reviewed. Recent advances in the design of the catalysts and the understanding of the reaction mechanism are summarized and discussed. The synergistic effects of organic bases and hydrogen bond donors, organic bases and nucleophilic anions, hydrogen bond donors and nucleophilic anions and active components and supports are highlighted. The challenge is to develop metal-free catalysts suitable for carbon dioxide capture and fixation. The ultimate goal is to synthesize cyclic carbonates in a flow reactor directly using carbon dioxide from industrial flue gas at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. By using synergetic effects, a multi-functional approach can meet the design strategy of metal-free catalysts for carbon dioxide adsorption and activation as well as epoxide ring opening.

卡宾单重态与乙烯环加成反应中的轨道作用图象

卡宾单重态与乙烯环加成反应已有很多计算工作和轨道作用的解释。由于该反应的C2v,对称性反应道的反应为禁阻反应,故反应取先由分子平面互相平行而后转向互相垂直的Cs对称性反应道。本文拟就这个反应过程中前线轨道的相互作用及变化情况提出一个简化模型,以期得到对全过程的清晰面象。1.正则轨道图象:

Enantioselective synthesis of chiral phosphonylated 2,3-dihydrofurans by copper catalyzed asymmetric formal [3+2] cycloaddition of propargylic esters with β-keto phosphonates

Copper catalyzed asymmetric formal [3＋2] cycloaddition of propargylic esters toβ‐keto phospho‐nates for the synthesis of chiral phosphonylated 2,3‐dihydrofurans was developed. By using a bulky and structurally rigid tridentate ketimine P,N,N ligand, a series of optically active phosphonylated 2,3‐dihydrofurans were prepared in high yield and up to 92%ee.

Synthesis of cyclic carbonates from epoxides or olefins and CO_2 catalyzed by metal-organic frameworks and quaternary ammonium salts

Catalytic properties of the metal-organic framework Cr-MIL-101 in solvent-free cycloaddition of CO2 to epoxides to produce cyclic carbon- ates using tetrabutylammonium bromide as co-catalyst have been explored under mild reaction conditions （8 bar CO2, 25 ~C）. Styrene and propylene carbonates were formed with high yields （95% and 82%, respectively）. Catalytic performance of Cr-MIL-101 was compared with other MOFs： Fe-MIL-101, Zn-MOF-5 and HKUST-1, The catalytic properties of different quaternary ammonium bromides, Cr-MIL-101 as well as PW12/Cr-MIL-101 composite material have been assessed in oxidative carboxylation of styrene in the presence of both tert-butyl hydroperoxide and H202 as oxidants at 8-100bar CO2 and 25-80 ~C with selectivity to styrene carbonate up to 44% at 57% substrate conversion.

Protic vs aprotic ionic liquid for CO2 fixation:A simulation study

The cycloaddition of CO2 with epoxides catalyzed by ionic liquids(ILs)has been a widely ongoing studied hot topic over the years.Recent experimental research has shown that the protic ionic liquids(PILs)behave stronger hydrogen proton donating ability than aprotic ionic liquids(APILs),and can effectively catalyze the cycloaddition of CO2.Unfortunately,the mechanistic explanation remains primarily unraveled.Herein,a detailed simulation study on the cycloaddition reaction catalyzed by PIL([HDBU][Mim])in comparison with APIL([MeDBU][Mim])re-action catalysts was conducted,including the three-step route(ring-opening of PO(propylene oxide),insertion of CO2 and ring-closure of propylene carbonate(PC))and two-step route(simultaneously ring-opening of PO and addition of CO2,and then ring-closure of PC).Based on the activation energy barrier of the rate-determining step,PIL preferentially activates PO as the optimal route for the reaction with the energy barrier of 23.2 kcal mol-1,while that of APIL is 31.2 kcal mol-1.The role of[HDBU]+in the reaction was also explored and found that the direct formation of intermolecular hydrogen bond(H-bond)between[HDBU]+and the reactants(PO+CO2)was unfavorable for the reaction,while the cooperation with the anion[Mim]-to assist indirectly was more conducive.To fully consider the reaction microenvironment of ILs,ONIOM calculation was used to study the solvent effect.At last,the above conclusions were further verified by the analysis of intermediates with charge,non-covalent interaction(NCI),and atoms in molecules(AIM)methods.The computational findings show that ILs studied in this work have dual functions of catalyst and solvent,enabling a microscopic understanding of the ILs catalyst for CO2 utilization as well as providing guidance for the rational design of more efficient ILs-based catalysts.

Facile preparation of bi-functional iron doped mesoporous materials and their application in the cycloaddition of CO2

Two kinds of bi-functional transition metal doped mesoporous materials(Fe-HMS and Fe-MCM-41) are prepared using one-step hydrothermal method and then treated with hydrochloric acid ethanol solution.The N2 adsorption and HRTEM results show that both of Fe-HMS and Fe-MCM-41 possess mesoporous structure. The UV–vis results suggest that the Fe species are mainly located within the framework. The basicity of as-prepared samples was studied by temperature programmed desorption using CO2 as probe molecule(CO2-TPD). The catalytic performance of Fe-HMS and Fe-MCM-41 in CO2 cycloaddition largely depends on the amount of the accessible basic sites. The acid–base active sites, framework Fe and PDDA species cooperatively catalyze the CO2 cycloaddition for the production of cyclic carbonates under the condition without any co-catalyst. The conversion of epichlorohydrin(ECH) is 97.4% and the selectivity of chloropropene carbonate is 92.9% under optimal conditions. The approximate rate constant of cycloaddition reaction of CO2 with ECH under optimum reaction temperature is calculated. It is worth noting that the Fe-HMS material shows superior reusability than Fe-MCM-41. In addition, this work provides a facile way on the synthesis of bi-functional acid–base heterogeneous catalyst with outstanding catalytic performance for the fixation of CO2.

Salen-Cu(Ⅱ)@MIL-101(Cr)as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for cycloaddition of CO2 to epoxides under mild conditions

A double active center system, namely Salen-Cu（Ⅱ）@MIL-101（Cr）, was successfully synthesized via the"ship in a bottle" approach, which acted as a bifunctional material for both capture and conversion of COin a single process. For the first time, Salen-Cu（Ⅱ）@MIL-101（Cr） catalyst was developed for the synthesis of propylene carbonate from COand propylene oxide under room temperature and ambient pressure with a yield of 87.8% over 60 h. Furthermore, the reaction mechanism was also discussed.

Studies on New Additions to 5-Methoxy-2 (5H)-Furanone: 1, 4-Addition of Grignard Reagents, and 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition of Silyl Nitronates

1,4-Addition reaction of Grignard's reagent to 5-methoxy-2(5H)-furanone 1 was accomplished. which provided a new possible route for synthesizing beta -alkyl-Y-alkyloxy-Y-butyrolactone. A novel concise method of preparing fused heterocyclic compounds was offered by 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of silyl nitronates to 1.

Photocatalytic Synthesis of High-Energy-Density Fuel:Catalysts,Mechanisms,and Challenges

High-energy-density liquid hydrocarbon fuels are generally synthesized using various chemical reactions to improve the performance(e.g.,range,load,speed)of aerospace vehicles.Compared with conventional fuels,such as aviation kerosene and rocket kerosene,these liquid hydrocarbon fuels possess the advantages of high-energy-density and high volumetric calorifi c value;therefore,the fuels have important application value.The photocatalytic process has shown great potential for the synthesis of a diverse range of fuels on account of its unique properties,which include good effi ciency,clean atomic economy,and low energy consumption.These characteristics have led to the emergence of the photocatalytic process as a promising complement and alternative to traditional thermocatalytic reactions for fuel synthesis.Extensive eff ort has been made toward the construction of catalysts for the multiple photocatalytic syntheses of high-energy-density fuels.In this review,we aim to summarize the research progress on the photocatalytic synthesis of high-energy-density fuel by using homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic reactions.Specifi cally,the synthesis routes,catalysts,mechanistic features,and future challenges for the photocatalytic synthesis of high-energy-density fuel are described in detail.The highlights of this review not only promote the development of the photocatalytic synthesis of high-energy-density fuel but also expand the applications of photocatalysis to other fi elds.

Highly active binuclear Cu(Ⅱ) catalyst bearing an unsymmetrical bipyridine-pyrazole-amine ligand for the azide-alkyne cycloaddition reaction

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.

Ionization of a covalent organic framework for catalyzing the cycloaddition reaction between epoxides and carbon dioxide

Covalent organic frameworks(COFs),with two dimensional(2D-)or three dimensional(3D-)structures,have accessible open channels or nanopores,with uniform sizes ranging from angstroms to nanometers and have emerged as an excellent and promising platform for designing catalysts or catalyst carriers.Herein,a 2 D-COF grafted with a 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium-based ionic liquid(AMIMBr@H2 P-DHPh COF)on the channel walls was synthesized and utilized as a highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the chemical fixation of CO2 via a reaction with epoxides under solvent-free and co-catalyst-free conditions.The as-synthesized AMIMBr@H2 P-DHPh COF shows excellent catalytic activity in promoting the cycloaddition reactions between epoxide and CO2;the excellent catalytic activity was maintained for up to five cycles.Advantages like high porosity,functional versatility,easy modification of COFs,and high catalytic activity of ionic liquids,have been realized in a single material.

Quaternary-ammonium-immobilized polystyrenes as efficient and reusable heterogeneous catalysts for synthesis of cyclic carbonate:Effects of linking chains and pendent hydroxyl group

Spherical polystyrene‐supported ammonium salts containing different linking chains between the support and ammonium groups were prepared as efficient and easily reusable heterogeneous catalysts for the cycloadditions of CO2and epoxides.The effects of the length of the linking chains and a hydroxyl group pendent on the linking chain on the catalytic performance of ionic liquid immobilized catalysts and their mechanisms were studied through experiments and density functional theory calculations.It was found that,compared with a short linking chain,a long chain can make the halogen anion more negative and provide a larger contact area of the catalysts with the reactants,thus enhancing the reaction kinetics.The hydroxyl group can stretch the C-O bonds of the epoxides,promoting the reaction thermodynamics.As a result,for the cycloaddition of propylene oxide,the yield of propylene carbonate is much higher for the catalyst with a long linking chain(yield:91.4%)compared with the yield for that with a short chain(yield:70.9%),and is further increased in the presence of pendent hydroxyl groups(yield:98.5%).The catalyst also shows a high catalytic activity even at mild temperature and good reusability(yield:≥96%for10cycles),and the selectivity is always above99%.

Synthesis of Some New Bisindole Derivatives and Their Biological Activity

Pyrrolidines are well known for their versatile pharmacological activities such as antimicrobial [1] [2] [3] [4], antitumor [5], anti HIV [6], anticonvulsant [7] [8], human melanocortin-4 receptor agonists [9], etc. Moreover, indole nucleus is an important element of many natural and synthetic molecules that covers some of the relevant and recent achievement in the biological, chemical and pharmaceutical activity of important indole derivatives [10]. In view of these observations, the intention is directed to synthesize some new bisindole derivatives of expected biological interest.

A Facile Synthesis of Indolizines by 1，3－Dipolar Cycloaddition of Pyridinium and Related Heteroaromatic Ylides with Alkenes in the Presence of TPCD，Py_4Co（HCrO_4）_2

facile one-step method is presented for the synthesis of indolizines in moder-ate to high yields by reaction of pyridinium, quinolinium and isoquinolinium ylideswith acrylonitrile, methyl acrylate and diethyl maleate respectively in the presenceof tetrakis-pyridino-cobalt(Ⅱ)dichromate (TPCD) in DMF.

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of α-( N-Protected a mino)β-lactam Derivative of 1 ,5-Benzothiazepine

The crystal of the title compound C, C 30 H 30 N 2O 3S has been prepared by reaction of 1,5 benzothiazepine with N protected glycine and determined by X ray single crystal diffraction. Crystal data: M r =498.62, triclinic with P 1 space group, a=10.880(2), b=13.955(3), c=9.537(2), α=99.34(3)°, β=110.43(3)°, γ=88 56(3)°, V=1338.2(5) 3, F(000)=528, λ (Mo Kα)=0.71073, Z=2, D c =1 237g/cm 3, μ =0.154mm -1 . Final R=0.0453, wR =0.1256 for 3491 observed reflections 〔 I>2σ(I) 〕. Structure analysis reveals that the substituents at C(23) and C(7) in four membered ring are located on the same side. The conformation of seven membered ring is chair like.

NEW HETEROCYCLIC SYSTEM SYNTHESIS VI． THE CYCLOADDITION DERIVATIVES OF 1，5－BENZOTHIAZEPINE AND 1，5－BENZODIAZEPINE

Dihydro-1H-1, 5-benzodiazepines and 1-benzoy1-2, 3-dihydro-1H-1H-1,5-benzodiazepines react with .α-carbonylkelenes, generated from 2-diazo-1,3-diphenyl-1,3-propandione or 2-diazo-1-phenyl-1,3-butandione by heating, to give 4a,5, 6, 12-letralydro- 1H,7H-1,3-oxazino[3,2-d][1,5]-benzodiazepine-1-ones,a new ring system. 2, 3-Dihydro-1H-1,5-benzodiazepines also afford,dducts of H-N bond,with a carbonylketenes, 2-aryt-1-(2-benzoyl-phenylacelyl)-4-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,5-benzodiazepines. Addition of henzonitrile N-phenylimine,yielde in situ from the N-phenyl benzenecarbohydrazic chloride,to 2, 4-diaryl-2, 3-dihydro-1,5-benzothiazepines and 1H-1,5-benzodiazepine gave 3a, 5-diaryl-1, 3-diphenyl-3a, 4, 5, 11 tetralydro-3H-1, 2, 4-triazolo [4, 3-d][1. 5]benzothiazepine and 3H,6H-1, 2, 4 triazolo[4, 3-d][1, 5] benzodiazpine, respectively.