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A General and Highly Selective Palladium-Catalyzed Hydroamidation of 1,3-Diynes
2021, Liu, Jiawang, Schneider, Carolin, Yang, Ji, Wei, Zhihong, Jiao, Haijun, Franke, Robert, Jackstell, Ralf, Beller, Matthias
A chemo-, regio-, and stereoselective mono-hydroamidation of (un)symmetrical 1,3-diynes is described. Key for the success of this novel transformation is the utilization of an advanced palladium catalyst system with the specific ligand Neolephos. The synthetic value of this general approach to synthetically useful α-alkynyl-α, β-unsaturated amides is showcased by diversification of several structurally complex molecules and marketed drugs. Control experiments and density-functional theory (M06L-SMD) computations also suggest the crucial role of the substrate in controlling the regioselectivity of unsymmetrical 1,3-diynes. © 2020 The Authors. Published by Wiley-VCH GmbH
A Unified Research Data Infrastructure for Catalysis Research – Challenges and Concepts
2021, Wulf, Christoph, Beller, Matthias, Boenisch, Thomas, Deutschmann, Olaf, Hanf, Schirin, Kockmann, Norbert, Kraehnert, Ralph, Oezaslan, Mehtap, Palkovits, Stefan, Schimmler, Sonja, Schunk, Stephan A., Wagemann, Kurt, Linke, David
Modern research methods produce large amounts of scientifically valuable data. Tools to process and analyze such data have advanced rapidly. Yet, access to large amounts of high-quality data remains limited in many fields, including catalysis research. Implementing the concept of FAIR data (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) in the catalysis community would improve this situation dramatically. The German NFDI initiative (National Research Data Infrastructure) aims to create a unique research data infrastructure covering all scientific disciplines. One of the consortia, NFDI4Cat, proposes a concept that serves all aspects and fields of catalysis research. We present a perspective on the challenging path ahead. Starting out from the current state, research needs are identified. A vision for a integrating all research data along the catalysis value chain, from molecule to chemical process, is developed. Respective core development topics are discussed, including ontologies, metadata, required infrastructure, IP, and the embedding into research community. This Concept paper aims to inspire not only researchers in the catalysis field, but to spark similar efforts also in other disciplines and on an international level. © 2021 The Authors. ChemCatChem published by Wiley-VCH GmbH
An amino acid based system for CO2 capture and catalytic utilization to produce formates
2021, Wei, Duo, Junge, Henrik, Beller, Matthias
Herein, we report a novel amino acid based reaction system for CO2 capture and utilization (CCU) to produce formates in the presence of the naturally occurring amino acid l-lysine. Utilizing a specific ruthenium-based catalyst system, hydrogenation of absorbed carbon dioxide occurs with high activity and excellent productivity. Noteworthy, following the CCU concept, CO2 can be captured from ambient air in the form of carbamates and converted directly to formates in one-pot (TON > 50 000). This protocol opens new potential for transforming captured CO2 from ambient air to C1-related products. © 2021 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
A general strategy for the synthesis of α-trifluoromethyl- and α-perfluoroalkyl-β-lactams via palladium-catalyzed carbonylation
2021, Li, Yang, Zhang, Cai-Lin, Huang, Wei-Heng, Sun, Ning, Hao, Meng, Neumann, Helfried, Beller, Matthias
β-Lactam compounds play a key role in medicinal chemistry, specifically as the most important class of antibiotics. Here, we report a novel one-step approach for the synthesis of α-(trifluoromethyl)-β-lactams and related products from fluorinated olefins, anilines and CO. Utilization of an advanced palladium catalyst system with the Ruphos ligand allows for selective cycloaminocarbonylations to give diverse fluorinated β-lactams in high yields. © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2021.
Ambient Hydrogenation and Deuteration of Alkenes Using a Nanostructured Ni-Core-Shell Catalyst
2021, Gao, Jie, Ma, Rui, Feng, Lu, Liu, Yuefeng, Jackstell, Ralf, Jagadeesh, Rajenahally V., Beller, Matthias
A general protocol for the selective hydrogenation and deuteration of a variety of alkenes is presented. Key to success for these reactions is the use of a specific nickel-graphitic shell-based core–shell-structured catalyst, which is conveniently prepared by impregnation and subsequent calcination of nickel nitrate on carbon at 450 °C under argon. Applying this nanostructured catalyst, both terminal and internal alkenes, which are of industrial and commercial importance, were selectively hydrogenated and deuterated at ambient conditions (room temperature, using 1 bar hydrogen or 1 bar deuterium), giving access to the corresponding alkanes and deuterium-labeled alkanes in good to excellent yields. The synthetic utility and practicability of this Ni-based hydrogenation protocol is demonstrated by gram-scale reactions as well as efficient catalyst recycling experiments. © 2021 The Authors. Angewandte Chemie International Edition published by Wiley-VCH GmbH
Efficient methylation of anilines with methanol catalysed by cyclometalated ruthenium complexes
2021, Piehl, Patrick, Amuso, Roberta, Spannenberg, Anke, Gabriele, Bartolo, Neumann, Helfried, Beller, Matthias
Cyclometalated ruthenium complexes4-10allow the effective methylation of anilines with methanol to selectively giveN-methylanilines. This hydrogen autotransfer procedure proceeds under mild conditions (60 °C) in a practical manner (NaOH as base). Mechanistic investigations suggest an active homogenous ruthenium complex and β-hydride elimination of methanol as the rate determining step. © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2021.
Activation of perfluoroalkyl iodides by anions: extending the scope of halogen bond activation to C(sp3)-H amidation, C(sp2)-H iodination, and perfluoroalkylation reactions
2023, Wang, Yaxin, Cao, Zehui, He, Qin, Huang, Xin, Liu, Jiaxi, Neumann, Helfried, Chen, Gong, Beller, Matthias
A simple, efficient, and convenient activation of perfluoroalkyl iodides by tBuONa or KOH, without expensive photo- or transition metal catalysts, allows the promotion of versatile a-sp3 C-H amidation reactions of alkyl ethers and benzylic hydrocarbons, C-H iodination of heteroaryl compounds, and perfluoroalkylations of electron-rich p bonds. Mechanistic studies show that these novel protocols are based on the halogen bond interaction between perfluoroalkyl iodides and tBuONa or KOH, which promote homolysis of perfluoroalkyl iodides under mild conditions.
Recent Advances in Catalytic Hydrosilylations: Developments beyond Traditional Platinum Catalysts
2021, de Almeida, Leandro Duarte, Wang, Hongli, Junge, Kathrin, Cui, Xinjiang, Beller, Matthias
Hydrosilylation reactions, which allow the addition of Si−H to C=C/C≡C bonds, are typically catalyzed by homogeneous noble metal catalysts (Pt, Rh, Ir, and Ru). Although excellent activity and selectivity can be obtained, the price, purification, and metal residues of these precious catalysts are problems in the silicone industry. Thus, a strong interest in more sustainable catalysts and for more economic processes exists. In this respect, recently disclosed hydrosilylations using catalysts based on earth-abundant transition metals, for example, Fe, Co, Ni, and Mn, and heterogeneous catalysts (supported nanoparticles and single-atom sites) are noteworthy. This minireview describes the recent advances in this field. © 2020 The Authors. Published by Wiley-VCH GmbH
Aerobic iron-catalyzed site-selective C(sp3)–C(sp3) bond cleavage in N-heterocycles
2021, Leonard, David K., Li, Wu, Rockstroh, Nils, Junge, Kathrin, Beller, Matthias
The kinetic and thermodynamic stability of C(sp3)–C(sp3) bonds makes the site-selective activation of these motifs a real synthetic challenge. In view of this, herein a site-selective method of C(sp3)–C(sp3) bond scission of amines, specifically morpholine and piperazine derivatives, using a cheap iron catalyst and air as a sustainable oxidant is reported. Furthermore, a statistical design of experiments (DoE) is used to evaluate multiple reaction parameters thereby allowing for the rapid development of a catalytic process. © 2021
Manganese-catalyzed selective C–H activation and deuteration by means of a catalytic transient directing group strategy
2021, Kopf, Sara, Neumann, Helfried, Beller, Matthias
A novel manganese-catalyzed C-H activation methodology for selective hydrogen isotope exchange of benzaldehydes is presented. Using D2O as a cheap and convenient source of deuterium, the reaction proceeds with excellent functional group tolerance. Highortho-selectivity is achieved in the presence of catalytic amounts of specific amines, whichin situform a transient directing group. © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2021.