A New Hybrid Phosphine Ligand for Palladium‐Catalyzed Amination of Aryl Halides

A new hybrid phosphine was designed. The phosphine combines two common structural characteristics found among the effective phosphine ligands reported recently, namely, three tert‐alkyl substituents binding to the phosphorus and an aryl group at an appropriate position. A hybrid phospine/palladium system is versatile and effective for the coupling reaction of various aryl halides with primary and secondary amines including carbazole.     

氯代芳烃偶联反应中钯催化剂的研究进展

在合适的钯催化作用下,可将廉价易得、低活性的氯代芳烃应用于C—C键和C杂键形成的偶联反应。对偶联反应用钯催化剂的研究进行了综述。通过选择合适的配体,钯催化剂可有效地催化带有多种体取代基的氯代芳烃或氯代杂芳烃,发生Suzuki、Negishi、Stille和Heck等多种偶联反应,获得较高的收率和很高的选择性。     

Preparation of Arylphosphonates by Palladium(0)‐Catalyzed Cross‐Coupling in the Presence of Acetate Additives: Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies

An efficient protocol for the synthesis of arylphosphonate diesters via a palladium‐catalyzed cross‐coupling of H‐phosphonate diesters with aryl electrophiles, promoted by acetate ions, was developed. A significant shortening of the cross‐coupling time in the presence of the added acetate ions was achieved for bidentate and monodentate supporting ligands, and for different aryl electrophiles (iodo, bromo and triflate derivatives). The reaction conditions were optimized in terms of amount of the catalyst, supporting ligands, and source of the acetate ion used. Various arylphosphonates, including those of potential biological significance, were synthesized using this newly developed protocol. Some mechanistic aspects of the investigated reactions are also discussed.     

Photo‐Induced Sonogashira C?C Coupling Reaction Catalyzed by Simple Copper(I) Chloride Salt at Room Temperature

The conventional thermal Sonogashira C C coupling reaction requires the use of a palladium catalyst and a large amount of ligands. Although there were a few reports describing the use of inexpensive metal catalysts, such as, copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and nickel (Ni), for replacement of palladium (Pd) in the Sonogashira reactions, it was later questioned that the observed effects were due to ppb levels contamination of Pd present in the reagents used in the reactions. Herein, we report that simple copper(I) chloride (CuCl) salt, in the absence of Pd and ligands, can catalyze the Sonogashira reaction with high yields (80–99%) under blue LED light irradiation at room temperature. Control experiments show that no cross‐coupling product was formed, when palladium(II) chloride (PdCl₂) was used to replace CuCl as a catalyst. A series of electron‐rich and electron‐poor substituted aryl halides (bromides and iodides) as well as aryl‐ and alkylacetylenes are examined and the reaction mechanism is discussed.     

Suzuki偶联反应中钯配合物催化剂的研究进展

Suzuki偶联反应是在零价钯配合物催化剂的催化下,芳基硼酸与卤代芳烃进行的交叉偶联反应,可以高效、高选择性地构建C-C键.钯配合物催化剂对Suzuki偶联反应的活性和选择性起着决定性的影响,是研究Suzuki偶联反应的关键.对含有膦配体、N-卡宾配体、亚胺配体、胺配体和其它配体的钯配合物催化剂催化效果进行了综述.     

Practical Synthesis of 2‐Arylacetic Acid Esters via Palladium‐ Catalyzed Dealkoxycarbonylative Coupling of Malonates with Aryl Halides

A new palladium‐based system was developed that catalyzes the coupling of aryl halides with diethyl malonates in the presence of mild bases. In the course of the reaction, the intermediately formed diethyl arylmalonate is directly converted into the arylacetic acid ester via liberation of carbon dioxide and an alkanol. This cross‐coupling/dealkoxycarbonylation process provides an efficient and high‐yielding synthetic entry to diversely functionalized arylacetic acid esters. Two complementary protocols were developed, one of which is optimal for electron‐rich, the other for electron‐poor aryl halides. Both make use of low loadings of palladium(0) bis(dibenzylideneacetone) (0.5 mol%)/tri‐tert‐butylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate (1.1 mol%) as the catalyst and diethyl malonate as the reaction solvent. The new procedures are particularly effective for sterically hindered substrates.     

The Synthesis of Important Pharmaceutical Building Blocks by Palladium‐Catalyzed Coupling Reaction: Access to Various Arylhydrazines

Various arylhydrazones have been successfully synthesized via a highly efficient palladium‐catalyzed cross‐coupling reaction between aryl halides and benzophenone hydrazone. All the reaction parameters have been studied and coupling products were obtained with excellent yields from the corresponding bromides or chlorides.     

The First Fluoride‐Free Hiyama Reaction of Vinylsiloxanes Promoted by Sodium Hydroxide in Water

The first cross‐coupling reaction between vinylalkoxysilanes and aryl bromides or chlorides promoted by aqueous sodium hydroxide under fluoride‐free conditions to provide styrenes is reported. The reaction is catalyzed by palladium(II) acetate or a 4‐hydroxyacetophenone oxime‐derived palladacycle either under thermal or microwave heating at 120 °C with low catalyst loading (0.01–1 mol % of palladium) in the presence of tetra‐n‐butylammonium bromide (TBAB) as additive in air. In the case of styryltriethoxysilane, the coupling with aryl or vinyl bromides takes place stereospecifically to give the corresponding stilbenes or dienes, respectively. These mild and simple reaction conditions prevent undesirable polymerization of the products.     

Control of the β-Hydride Elimination Making Palladium-Catalyzed Coupling Reactions more Diversified

Pd(II)-catalyzed coupling reactions were developed using β-heteroatom elimination and protonolysis reaction to quench the carbon–palladium bond in the presence of halide ions or nitrogen ligands (pyridine, bipyridine, phenanthroline, etc.) for regenerating the divalent palladium species. Halide ions or nitrogen ligands are necessary for the catalytic cycle and high yield of the reactions. For Pd(0)-catalyzed reactions, control of β-hydride elimination is also a challenge for making coupling reactions more diversified. Different kinds of ligands were used to make the coupling reaction suitable for aliphatic compounds. Recently, examples using chloride ion or bathophenanthroline for this purpose were also developed.     

A Mild Palladium‐Catalyzed Suzuki Coupling Reaction of Quinoline Carboxylates with Boronic Acids

A palladium‐catalyzed cross‐coupling between aryl carboxylates and boronic acids has been achieved for the first time by taking advantage of the enhanced reactivity of quinoline 4‐carboxylates. Also for the first time a Suzuki coupling reaction via a self‐activation of boronic acids without addition of base is described. The reactions proceed under mild conditions (25–65 °C) to give excellent yields, and a wide range of functionalities is tolerated.     

Aerobic Ligand‐Free Suzuki Coupling Reaction of Aryl Chlorides Catalyzed by In Situ Generated Palladium Nanoparticles at Room Temperature

An aerobic, ligand‐free Suzuki coupling reaction catalyzed by in situ generated palladium nanoparticles in polyethylene glycol with an average molecular weight of 400 Da (PEG‐400) at room temperature has been developed. This catalytic system is a very simple and highly active protocol for the Suzuki coupling of aryl chlorides with arylboronic acids, which proceed smoothly in excellent yields in short times using low catalyst loadings. Control experiments demonstrated that the Suzuki reaction catalyzed by the in situ generated palladium nanoparticles can be carried out much quicker than that using the preprepared particles under the same conditions. The formation of palladium nanoparticles in PEG‐400 was promoted by arylboronic acids.     

Thiosemicarbazone Salicylaldiminato‐Palladium(II)‐Catalyzed Mizoroki–Heck Reactions

Four tridentate thiosemicarbazone salicylaldiminato‐palladium(II) complexes of the general formula [Pd(saltsc‐R)PPh₃] [saltsc=salicylaldehyde thiosemicarbazone; R=H ( 1 ), 3‐tert‐butyl ( 2 ), 3‐methoxy ( 3 ), 5‐chloro ( 4 )], have been evaluated as catalyst precursors for the Mizoroki–Heck coupling reaction between a variety of electron‐rich and electron‐poor aryl halides and olefins. The palladium complexes (0.1–1 mol% loading) were found to effectively catalyze these reactions with high yields being obtained when aryl iodides and aryl bromides were utilized. The effects of base, catalyst loading, reaction temperature and reaction time on the catalytic activity of the most active complex were also investigated.     

Macrocyclic Palladium(II) Complexes in C?C Coupling Reactions: Efficient Catalysis by Controlled Temporary Release of Active Species

Stabilization of palladium species against agglomeration is essential for reasonable catalytic activity in C C coupling reactions. In contrast to common methods of palladium(0) complex or particle stabilization, a new concept is introduced here: it is demonstrated that a controlled release of palladium from an inactive precatalyst provides stability, too, and leads to high catalytic activity. This paper presents surprising catalytic results for Heck and Suzuki reactions with aryl chlorides and bromides, using three highly stable macrocyclic palladium complexes as catalyst precursors. Three different behaviour patterns for the macrocyclic complexes can be deduced from the evaluation of catalytic activities, UV‐Vis spectroscopy, recycling studies of immobilized complexes, and ligand addition experiments. (i) Palladium tetraphenylporphyrin reversibly releases only extremely low amounts of palladium during the reactions, and low coupling activities are observed. (ii) Release of palladium from its phthalocyanine complex is irreversible; cumulative release of palladium into the reaction mixtures leads to high catalytic activity. (iii) Extraordinary results were obtained with a Robson‐type complex of palladium, which reversibly releases effectual amounts of palladium into solution under reaction conditions. This controlled release prevents the formation of inactive palladium agglomerates under harsh conditions and leads to high catalytic performances. Even strongly deactivated electron‐rich aryl chlorides (4‐chloroanisole) can be completely and selectively converted by the in situ formed anionic palladium halide complexes; the addition of typical stabilizing additives (TBAB) was found to be unnecessary. The bimetallic palladium complex is regenerated at the end of the reaction. These results contribute to the current understanding of the active species in C C coupling reactions of Heck and Suzuki types.     

Novel Type of Metal-Containing Polyimides for the Heck and Suzuki–Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions as Highly Active Catalysts

Novel palladium (II)-containing polyimides with exceptional catalytic properties for the Heck and Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reactions were prepared from Pd(II)--bis(imine) complex and the corresponding dianhyrides. The glass transition temperatures (T _g ) of the polymers ranged from 169 to 241°C. The temperatures at which 10% weight loss occurred in air ranged from 415 to 579°C. Polyimides based on the palladium (II) complex were tested for catalytic activity in the Heck coupling reaction between styrene and several aryl halides and the Suzuki coupling reaction between phenylboronic acid and several aryl halides. The negative effects (e.g., expense, low reaction rates, air-sensitivity) experienced by using phosphines, particularly electron-rich phosphines, as catalysts in large scale applications is overcome by using polymer supported catalysis.     

Synthesis of Nitro‐Substituted Polyfunctional Biphenyls by Negishi Cross‐Coupling of o‐Nitroarylzinc Reagents

The iodine‐magnesium exchange reaction allows the preparation of polyfunctional arylmagnesium species bearing a nitro group in the ortho‐position. After transmetalation to the corresponding arylzinc compound, these organometallics undergo a palladium‐catalyzed Negishi cross‐coupling with various aryl iodides to provide polyfunctional biphenyls bearing nitro groups in moderate to good yields.     

The Clicked Pyridyl‐Triazole Ligand: From Homogeneous to Robust,Recyclable Heterogeneous Mono‐ and Polymetallic Palladium Catalysts for Efficient Suzuki–Miyaura,Sonogashira, and Heck Reactions

Various mono‐ and polymetallic palladium complexes containing a 2‐pyridyl‐1,2,3‐triazole (pyta) ligand or a nonabranch‐derived (nonapyta) ligand have been synthesized by reaction of palladium acetate with these ligands according to a 1:1 metal‐ligand stoichiometry and used as catalysts for carbon‐carbon cross‐coupling including the Suzuki–Miyaura, Sonogashira and Heck reactions. The unsubstituted monopalladium and nonapalladium complexes were insoluble in all the reaction media, whereas tri‐ and tetranuclar palladium complexes were soluble, which allowed conducting catalysis under either homogeneous or heterogeneous conditions. The organopalladium complexes were characterized by standard analytical and spectroscopic methods and by thermogravimetry showing decomposition above 110 °C. Both types of catalysts showed excellent activity for these cross carbon‐carbon bond formations involving aryl halides including activated aryl chlorides or acyl chloride. Besides the comparison between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, the key feature of these catalysts is their remarkable robustness that allowed recycling at least ten times in the example of the Heck reaction with excellent yields and without significant reduction of the conversion.     

An Amine‐, Copper‐ and Phosphine‐Free Sonogashira Coupling Reaction Catalyzed by Immobilization of Palladium in Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Materials

An immobilization of palladium in organic‐inorganic hybrid materials‐catalyzed Sonogashira coupling reaction has been described. Terminal alkynes reacted with aryl iodides and aryl bromides only in the presence of a 3‐(2‐aminoethylamino)propyl‐functionalized, silica gel‐immobilized palladium catalyst under amine‐, copper‐ and phosphine‐free reaction conditions. The reaction generates the corresponding cross‐coupling products in excellent yields. Furthermore, the silica‐supported palladium can be recovered and recycled by a simple filtration of the reaction solution and used for 30 consecutive trials without any decreases in activity.     

Palladium on Carbon‐Catalyzed Cross‐Coupling using Triarylbismuths

Simple and efficient protocols for the 10% palladium on carbon (Pd/C)‐catalyzed cross‐coupling reactions between triarylbismuths and aryl halides have been developed. A variety of iodo‐ and bromobenzenes possessing an electron‐withdrawing group on the aromatic nucleus were smoothly cross‐coupled in the presence of 10% Pd/C, sodium phosphate dodecahydrate (Na₃PO₄⋅12 H₂O) and 1,4‐diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) in heated N‐methyl‐2‐pyrrolidone (NMP) as the solvent. For the arylations of iodobenzenes, the reactions effectively proceeded under the combined use of caesium fluoride (CsF) and 2,2′‐biquinoline. Furthermore, a ligand‐free 10% Pd/C‐catalyzed cross‐coupling reaction between the aryl iodides and triarylbismuths was also established by the addition of tetra‐n‐buthylammonium fluoride trihydrate (TBAF⋅3 H₂O) in which the palladium metals were hardly leached from the catalyst into the reaction media.     

Palladium/Copper‐Catalyzed Di‐α‐arylation of Acetic Acid Esters

A bimetallic palladium/copper catalyst system was found to effectively promote the diarylation of alkyl acetates with aryl halides under unprecedentedly mild conditions. The phenanthroline‐copper‐phosphine catalyst stabilizes the enolate intermediate to the extent that the deprotonation of esters can be achieved even with the mild base potassium phosphate. The palladium tri‐tert‐butylphosphine co‐catalyst mediates the coupling of the resulting copper enolate with a wide variety of aryl halides with selective formation of the corresponding diarylacetic acid esters.     

Synthesis of 3,4‐Disubstituted Quinolin‐2‐(1H)‐ones via Palladium‐Catalyzed Decarboxylative Arylation Reactions

The Pd‐catalyzed decarboxylative cross‐coupling reaction of 4‐substituted quinolin‐2(1H)‐one‐3‐carboxylic acids with (hetero)aryl halides is described. With palladium(II) bromide and triphenylarsine ligand as the catalyst system, a variety of 4‐substituted 3‐(hetero)aryl quinolin‐2(1 H)‐ones and related heterocycles, such as 4‐substituted 3‐arylcoumarins can be prepared in good to excellent yields.