ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-23DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401699
Chengxi Zhang, Zhiyun Zhang, Yifeng Chen
{"title":"Visible-Light-Mediated C−H Difluoroalkylation of (Hetero)arenes: A New Application of Vibration-Induced-Emission Molecule 9,14-Diphenyl-dihydrodibenzo[a,c]phenazine","authors":"Chengxi Zhang, Zhiyun Zhang, Yifeng Chen","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401699","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401699","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Herein, we report a vibration-induced emission molecule, 9,14-diphenyl-dihydrodibenzo[<i>a</i>,<i>c</i>]phenazines (DPAC), compound-catalyzed C−H difluoroalkylation of (hetero)arenes under visible light conditions. This method demonstrates the promising potential of vibration-induced-emission (VIE) molecules in photocatalysis and facilitates a metal-free synthetic approach for difluoroalkyl (hetero)arenes with broad substrate scope and functional group tolerance.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Role of Copper Species in Copper Phyllosilicate Catalysts for the Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation of Furfural to γ-Valerolactone","authors":"Tanyarat Shoosri, Sutarat Thongratkaew, Bunyarat Rungtaweevoranit, Wasawat Kraithong, Kajornsak Faungnawakij, Thapong Teerawatananond, Tawan Sooknoi, Sanchai Kuboon, Joongjai Panpranot, Patcharaporn Weerachawanasak","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401661","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401661","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Copper phyllosilicate (CuPS) catalysts were synthesized and evaluated for the catalytic transfer hydrogenation of furfural to γ-valerolactone (GVL). Various copper loadings (10–30 wt.%) were studied to elucidate the impact of copper species on catalytic performance. Notably, a high dispersion of copper (%D<sub>Cu</sub> ≈ 70%) and a substantial BET surface area (620 m<sup>2</sup>/g) were achieved, even at the maximum copper loading of 30 wt.%. TR-XANEs and XPS analyses identified the two geometric structures of Cu<sup>2</sup>⁺ on the CuPS catalysts; square planar and octahedral alongside Cu⁺/Cu⁰ species were formed upon reduction at temperatures exceeding 200 °C. The reduced 30% CuPS-R catalyst, enriched in metallic Cu⁰, achieved complete conversion of furfural, but exhibited low GVL selectivity (22%). Conversely, the as-synthesized 30% CuPS, predominantly composed of Cu<sup>2</sup>⁺, showed a lower furfural conversion (14%) but higher selectivity for GVL (37%). The physical mixing of 30% CuPS-R and 30% CuPS in a 50:50 ratio yielded the best catalytic performance, resulting in 100% furfural conversion and 86% GVL selectivity. The findings suggest that metallic Cu⁰ is essential for initiating the conversion of furfural, while Cu<sup>2</sup>⁺ plays a critical role in GVL formation. An optimal Lewis/Brønsted acidity (L/B) ratio of 5.7 is proposed for the mixed catalysts. The proposed reaction mechanism underscores the complex interplay between different copper species and acid sites, emphasizing the need for optimizing both metal and acid functionalities in catalyst design.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-23DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401650
Jianming Huang, Qiannan Wang, Xinyu Wang, Prof. Jin Song, Prof. Chang Guo
{"title":"Electrochemical Radical Allylation Reaction of Arylphosphine Oxides","authors":"Jianming Huang, Qiannan Wang, Xinyu Wang, Prof. Jin Song, Prof. Chang Guo","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401650","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401650","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Functionalized organophosphorus compounds are key structural motifs in many natural products and pharmaceutical chemicals. Herein, we describe the electrochemical radical allylation reaction for the direct and efficient construction of C(sp<sup>3</sup>)─P bonds. A wide range of arylphosphine oxides and allylsilanes were well tolerated, providing valuable organophosphorus compounds with generally good yields. Mechanistic studies indicate that a phosphoryl radical is generated through a single-electron transfer oxidation process and plays a pivotal role in the reaction pathway.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401723
Dr. Takeshi Yamada, Anri Kimura, Saya Takenouchi, Mizuki Sugahara, Mai Yoshioka, Yuhei Monta, Mike Matsuda, Prof. Dr. Manabu Hatano
{"title":"Concise Synthesis of Polyacyloxy Cyclic Ethers Using the p-Toluenesulfonic Acid-Catalyzed Cascade Esterification/Cyclization of Polyols","authors":"Dr. Takeshi Yamada, Anri Kimura, Saya Takenouchi, Mizuki Sugahara, Mai Yoshioka, Yuhei Monta, Mike Matsuda, Prof. Dr. Manabu Hatano","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401723","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401723","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A <i>p</i>-toluenesulfonic acid (<i>p</i>-TsOH)-catalyzed cascade acylation–cyclization–acylation reaction of polyols with carboxylic acids has been developed, which affords polyacyloxy cyclic ethers without the need for the removal of water. The mild reaction conditions in the presence of <i>p</i>-TsOH•H<sub>2</sub>O (10 mol%) permitted the use of a variety of carboxylic acids and polyols. In particular, when polyols with 1,4-dihydroxy moieties were used, the present catalysis efficiently provided the corresponding polyacyloxy tetrahydrofuran derivatives in good-to-high yield without loss of optical purity. Furthermore, the concise synthesis of bicyclic isosorbide esters, which are of interest in an industrial and pharmaceutical context, was achieved using commercially available biomass-derived <span>d</span>-sorbitol and <span>d</span>-mannitol via double cascade acylation–cyclization–acylation reactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401819
Davide Carraretto, Dr. Lur Alonso-Cotchico, Dr. Caterina Martin, Dr. Miloš Trajković, Dr. Hugo L. van Beek, Prof. Andrea Mattevi, Prof. Marco W. Fraaije, Dr. Maria Fatima Lucas, Dr. Nikola Lončar
{"title":"Broadening the Catalytic Scope of the Peroxygenase Activity of a Bacterial Tyrosine Hydroxylase","authors":"Davide Carraretto, Dr. Lur Alonso-Cotchico, Dr. Caterina Martin, Dr. Miloš Trajković, Dr. Hugo L. van Beek, Prof. Andrea Mattevi, Prof. Marco W. Fraaije, Dr. Maria Fatima Lucas, Dr. Nikola Lončar","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401819","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401819","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Fungal unspecific peroxygenases (UPOs, EC 1.11.2.1) are known for their unique biocatalytic properties and have been extensively studied since their discovery more than two decades ago. UPOs have found a wide range of applications in various fields, such as bioremediation, drug metabolism, and synthetic organic chemistry. Nonetheless, the production of UPOs seems limited to fungal expression systems which makes enzyme engineering challenging. It would be attractive to have a peroxygenase available that is easily expressed in a bacterial host. Here, we report on the expression and engineering of a bacterial peroxygenase, tyrosine hydroxylase (TyrH, EC 1.11.2.6). With only two rounds of computer-aided engineering, we have identified distal and active-site mutations that improve enzymatic activities and substrate scope, respectively. The combination of these mutations in a single variant led to an effective peroxygenase, capable of indigo production and enantioselective sulfoxidation and which can be overexpressed in <i>Escherichia coli</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cctc.202401819","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Boosting Furfural Hydrogenation Performance of Confined Co-Based Composites Derived From ZIF-67 via a Surfactant-Assisted Pyrolysis Strategy","authors":"Mengbo Huai, Xiaomeng Li, Ying Zhang, Xiaomei Qin, Yifei Zhang, Xiaoyun Qin, Yingfan Liu, Xinxin Liang, Prof. Gao Li, Jianbo Zhao","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401651","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Developing chromium-free and non-noble metal catalysts with high performance for furfural hydrogenation to high-value product furfural alcohol is desirable but challenging. Herein we develop and prepare nitrogen-doping carbon confining cobalt-based catalysts (Co-N-C composites) by a simple pyrolysis process of well-defined ZIF-67 MOFs modified with different surfactants (i.e., polyethylene-polypropylene glycol (F127), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) in this work). The in situ formed carbon shell from F127 surfactants inhibits Co agglomeration during pyrolysis of ZIF-67 at 800 °C, thus affording abundant active CoN<i><sub>x</sub></i> species and metallic Co clusters, which is confirmed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The rich mesopore structures in [email protected] benefit mass transfer of reactants. [email protected] catalyst exhibits superior catalytic performance of a 97.2% furfural conversion with a 92.5% selectivity toward furfural alcohol and good durability during the chemoselective furfural hydrogenation, which is mainly attributed to the unique confinement of the in situ generated carbon shell. The surfactant-assisted pyrolysis strategy provides an efficient and facile way to prepare efficient non-noble metal catalysts to replace chromium-based catalysts for furfural hydrogenation to furfuryl alcohol in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bio-MOF-11 Derived Amorphous Cobalt Hollow Nanospheres to Access Bioactive Quinazolinone Scaffolds and Aromatic Amines","authors":"Natarajan Anbuselvan, Selvam Sivaprakash, Sivakumar Pooja, Kesavan Nithya, Devarajan Suresh, Arlin Jose Amali","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401536","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A facile synthetic strategy is reported to afford bioactive quinazolinones and aromatic amines by employing amorphous cobalt hollow nanospheres (Co HNS) derived from a Bio-MOF, cobalt adeninate, as a catalyst. Modulated electron states of the amorphous cobalt with a high concentration of surficial active sites and Co–N sites enhance the intrinsic catalytic activity while the support, activated carbon, facilitates the formation of hollow structure.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-20DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401677
Walid Abdallah, Dr. Michel Ferreira, Dr. Chryslain Becquet, Dr. Jérémy Ternel, Dr. Hervé Bricout, Prof. Eric Monflier, Prof. Sébastien Tilloy
{"title":"Rhodium-Catalyzed Reductive Hydroformylation of Polyunsaturated Vegetable Oils Assisted by Triethylamine/N-methylimidazole Ligands Combination","authors":"Walid Abdallah, Dr. Michel Ferreira, Dr. Chryslain Becquet, Dr. Jérémy Ternel, Dr. Hervé Bricout, Prof. Eric Monflier, Prof. Sébastien Tilloy","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401677","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401677","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this work, the reductive hydroformylation of linseed and sesame oils was carried out successfully by using a rhodium catalyst precursor associated to triethylamine/<i>N</i>-methylimidazole ligands combination. Interestingly, in the presence of triethylamine and <i>N</i>-methylimidazole at a precise ratio with respect to rhodium, the isomerization reaction can be inhibited and control experiments realized on methyl linoleate and methyl linolenate have clearly shown that no conjugated products were formed. This new catalytic system is full of interest since the yields in alcohols, after 24 h, are equal to 21% and 15% for Rh/triethylamine combination, whereas equal to 58% and 63% for Rh/triethylamine/<i>N</i>-methylimidazole combination, for linseed and sesame oils, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cctc.202401677","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-20DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401552
Anitha Alanthadka, Lillian Carleu, August Vitarbo, Kalen Laybourn, Ronald L. Grimm, Anita E. Mattson
{"title":"Siloxyflavylium Triflates as Organic Photocatalysts","authors":"Anitha Alanthadka, Lillian Carleu, August Vitarbo, Kalen Laybourn, Ronald L. Grimm, Anita E. Mattson","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401552","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401552","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Photocatalysis is a promising tool for complex molecule construction. Inspired by the potential of photocatalysis, the investigations herein describe the development of siloxyflavium triflates as a new family of organic photocatalysts for synthetic chemistry. In this report, the application of siloxyflavium triflate photocatalysis is demonstrated in the α-C-H activation of ethers in the presence of chromenones to generate valuable, biologically relevant C(sp<sup>3</sup>)-C(sp<sup>3</sup>) linkages. The scope of the bond-forming event is demonstrated with 20 substrates.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transfer Hydrogenative Cleavage of N═N Bond of Azoarenes to Aminoarenes Using Ruthenium Catalyst","authors":"Aisa Mohanty, Arindam Sinha, Gowtham Kenguva, Rambabu Dandela, Prosenjit Daw","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401459","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401459","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Textile industry contaminants cause significant pollution of water resources, making them a major worry in the modern age. Azo dyes, one of the most harmful synthetic colors generated in textile industry pollutants, are particularly persistent in water bodies due to their chemical composition. In this study, an efficient transfer hydrogenative cleavage of the ─N═N─ moiety containing azoarene to their corresponding aminoarenes is accomplished using a terpyridine-based ruthenium complex. This report depicts the suitable transformations from the azoarene by adopting a minimal base and catalyst loading. The preliminary mechanistic studies disclosed the selective conversion of azoarenes to its complete ─N═N─ cleavage products, aminoarenes, through the hydrazoarenes intermediate.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}