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Abstract
TiCl4 is a widely utilized reagent in organic synthesis, often functioning through Lewis’s
acid-promoted transformations. This review explores the potential for TiCl4 to catalyse various
examples, adhering to the classic catalyst definition and allowing for the use of sub-stoichiometric
quantities of the catalyst relative to the substrate. The use of metal catalysts in organic synthesis
has witnessed a surge in interest due to their ability to facilitate a wide range of chemical reactions.
This review article highlights the significance of titanium metal catalysts via comparison with other
metal catalysts like Pd [NO3]2, IrO4, Au/Fe2O3, SnCl2, and AlCl3. Among these catalysts, titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) has gained considerable popularity for its cost-effectiveness, eco-friendliness, enhancing reaction efficiency, and ability to accelerate reactions while reducing reaction
times. This comparison helps in determining the most suitable catalyst for different chemical processes, considering efficiency, safety, and economic factors. TiCl4 operates as a non-consumable
catalyst, allowing for the use of sub-stoichiometric quantities relative to the substrate.
This review discusses TiCl4's applications, efficiency, and mechanisms in organic synthesis. It
distinguishes itself by presenting new applications and comparative efficiencies of TiCl4, delving
into detailed reaction mechanisms, and discussing its environmental, economic, and safety aspects.
TiCl4's role in pivotal chemical reactions, such as Friedel-Crafts acylation and alkylation, epoxidation, cyclization, Mannich reactions, Suzuki-Miyaura reactions, Pechmann condensation,
Knoevenagel condensation, anti-Markovnikov hydration, pinacol coupling, and Diels-Alder reactions. These reactions have led to the synthesis of biologically active compounds like zolmitriptan,
ropinirole, risperidone, and rivastigmine. TiCl4-catalyzed reactions are characterized by their mild
conditions, high efficiency, and selectivity, making them an attractive choice for modern organic
cyclic, acyclic, and heterocyclic synthesis.
期刊介绍:
Current Organocatalysis is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes significant research in all areas of organocatalysis. The journal covers organo homogeneous/heterogeneous catalysis, innovative mechanistic studies and kinetics of organocatalytic processes focusing on practical, theoretical and computational aspects. It also includes potential applications of organocatalysts in the fields of drug discovery, synthesis of novel molecules, synthetic method development, green chemistry and chemoenzymatic reactions. This journal also accepts papers on methods, reagents, and mechanism of a synthetic process and technology pertaining to chemistry. Moreover, this journal features full-length/mini review articles within organocatalysis and synthetic chemistry. It is the premier source of organocatalysis and synthetic methods related information for chemists, biologists and engineers pursuing research in industry and academia.