Barbara Krupa , Mateusz Nowicki , Jakub Szyling , Jędrzej Walkowiak
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Abstract
This study reports the application of choline-based ionic liquids as organocatalysts in the hydroboration of imines, nitriles, and amides. The best results characterized by mild reaction conditions and low catalyst loading, were obtained for choline acetate, which showed high functional groups tolerance. Moreover, the one-pot hydroboration sequence and coupling reactions enabled the synthesis of amides, imines, and primary, secondary, and tertiary amines from nitriles with high yields. In these studies, the recyclability of the catalyst was proved by carrying out repetitive batch experiments. The NMR studies and DFT calculations revealed that the choline and acetate borohydrides are catalytically active species in this process.
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The Journal of Catalysis publishes scholarly articles on both heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, covering a wide range of chemical transformations. These include various types of catalysis, such as those mediated by photons, plasmons, and electrons. The focus of the studies is to understand the relationship between catalytic function and the underlying chemical properties of surfaces and metal complexes.
The articles in the journal offer innovative concepts and explore the synthesis and kinetics of inorganic solids and homogeneous complexes. Furthermore, they discuss spectroscopic techniques for characterizing catalysts, investigate the interaction of probes and reacting species with catalysts, and employ theoretical methods.
The research presented in the journal should have direct relevance to the field of catalytic processes, addressing either fundamental aspects or applications of catalysis.