Hydroxylamine as a Source for Nitric Oxide in Metal‐Free 2,2,6,6‐ Tetramethylpiperidine N‐Oxyl Radical (TEMPO) Catalyzed Aerobic Oxidation of Alcohols

The communication reports on the metal‐free 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidine N‐oxyl radical (TEMPO) catalyzed aerobic oxidation of various alcohols to aldehydes and ketones. A novel catalyst system that uses 1–4 mol% of TEMPO in combination with 4–6 mol% of aqueous hydroxylamine is introduced. No other additives are necessary and corrosive by‐products are not formed during oxidation. Nitric oxide which is important for the catalytic cycle is generated in situ by reaction of the hydroxylamine with TEMPO. A catalytic cycle for the overall oxidation process is suggested.     

TEMPO‐Copper(II) Diimine‐Catalysed Oxidation of Benzylic Alcohols in Aqueous Media

In situ generated copper(II)‐diimine complexes combined with TEMPO (2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidinyl‐1‐oxyl radical) were studied in the oxidation of benzylic alcohols, the focus being on enviromentally benign reaction conditions. In this respect, reactions were studied in aqueous alkaline solutions and dioxygen was used as an end oxidant. This simple catalytic system turned out to be highly efficient and selective in the oxidation of primary and secondary benzylic alcohols to their corresponding carbonyl compounds. Under optimised reaction conditions [5 mol % of TEMPO, 3 mol % of copper(II ) diimine, pH 12.6–13.5, 80 °C, 10 bar O₂] benzyl alcohol was quantitatively and selectively oxidised to benzaldehyde. According to ESI‐MS studies, coordination of TEMPO, as well as deprotonated benzyl alcohol to the parent copper‐diimine complex in aqueous solutions is feasible. Supported by these observations a plausible reaction mechanism is proposed for the oxidation reaction.     

Efficient and Selective Aerobic Alcohol Oxidation Catalyzed by Copper(II)/2,2,6,6,‐Tetramethylpiperidine‐1‐oxyl at Room Temperature

A simple and efficient copper(II)/2,2,6,6,‐tetramethylpiperidine‐1‐oxyl (TEMPO)‐catalyzed aerobic oxidation of both primary and secondary benzylic, allylic, and aliphatic alcohols to their corresponding aldehydes and ketones at room temperature using the copper(II) complex [Cu(μ‐Cl)(Cl)(phen)]₂ as the Cu(II) source is reported. The conversion of both electron‐rich and electron‐neutral benzyl alcohols is smooth and faster than those of electron‐deficient ones. The chemoselectivity of a primary benzyl alcohol over the secondary alcohol is also observed. Alcohols regarded as difficult substrates for oxidation due to their coordinating ability with transition metal catalyst such as 4‐(methylthio)benzyl alcohol and 3‐pyridinemethanol are also oxidized easily. In addition, a lignin model alcohol is oxidized to the corresponding aldehyde in excellent yield. Conversions of benzylic and allylic alcohols are faster as compared to those of aliphatic alcohols in accordance with their C_α H bond strengths. A plausible mechanism of the TEMPO‐based catalytic cycle is proposed.     

TEMPO催化醇氧化反应进展

选择性催化氧化醇类化合物为相应的醛或酮是一类重要的官能团转化反应.四甲基哌啶氧化物(TEMPO)是一种含有稳定的氮氧自由基(NO·)的有机小分子催化剂,NO·可通过自身的强选择性,在加快醛或酮转化的同时不会过氧化成为羧酸.本文阐述了TEMPO催化体系催化醇选择性氧化反应的机理,在此基础上详述了过渡金属/TEMPO、非过...     

Aerobic Oxidation of Benzylic Alcohols in Water by 2,2,6,6‐Tetramethylpiperidine‐1‐oxyl (TEMPO)/Copper(II) 2‐N‐Arylpyrrolecarbaldimino Complexes

Novel copper(II) 2‐N‐arylpyrrolecarbaldimine‐based catalysts for the aerobic oxidation of benzylic alcohols mediated by the 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidine‐1‐oxyl (TEMPO) radical are reported. The catalytic activity for both synthesized and in situ made complexes in alkaline water solutions was studied revealing high efficiency and selectivity (according to GC selectivity always >99%) for both of these catalytic systems. For example, quantitative conversion of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde can be achieved with the in situ prepared bis[2‐N‐(4‐fluorophenyl)‐pyrrolylcarbaldimide]copper(II) catalysts in 2 h with atmospheric pressure of O₂ at 80 °C. Interestingly, these catalysts can utilize dioxygen as well as air or hydrogen peroxide as the end oxidants, producing water as the only by‐product.     

Recyclable Carbon Supported Copper‐Manganese Oxide for Selective Aerobic Oxidation of Alcohols in Combination with 2,2,6,6‐Tetramethylpiperidyl‐1‐oxyl under Neutral Condition

Due to the promotion of the surface area and the dispersion of active components upon supporting mixed metal oxides on the porous material active carbon, the copper‐manganese oxide on carbon system has been proven to be much more efficient than the co‐precipitation prepared Cu‐Mn oxide in mediating the 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidyl‐1‐oxyl (TEMPO)‐catalyzed aerobic oxidation of alcohols. Even at 30 °C and with a 0.1 mol% load of TEMPO, the oxidations proceeded smoothly. Upon catalysis with the Cu‐Mn oxide/C (10 wt%) and TEMPO (0.5–5 mol%), various alcohols were oxidized selectively to the corresponding aldehydes or ketones with molecular oxygen at 80 °C. Such a stable, recyclable heterogeneous cocatalyst permits alcohols to be oxidized under neutral and mild conditions.     

Porous Silica Beads Supported TEMPO and Adsorbed NOx (PSB‐TEMPO/NOx): An Efficient Heterogeneous Catalytic System for the Oxidation of Alcohols under Mild Conditions

The combination of NO_x gas which is stored in the pore canals of porous silica beads (PSB) with a heterogeneous catalyst, PSB‐supported 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperdine 1‐oxyl (PSB‐TEMPO, 1 ), afforded a highly efficient, widely applicable, and efficiently recyclable approach for the selective aerobic oxidation of alcohols. This novel catalytic system (PSB‐TEMPO/NO_x) can be employed in the oxidation of a wide range of alcohols to their corresponding aldehydes and ketones with selectivities as high as 99% at complete conversions under mild conditions. O₂ is the terminal oxidant. PSB‐TEMPO can be recycled for more than 10 times without significant loss of activity.     

Iron Chloride/4‐Acetamido‐TEMPO/Sodium Nitrite‐Catalyzed Aerobic Oxidation of Primary Alcohols to the Aldehydes

A variety of 4‐substituted 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidyl‐1‐oxy (TEMPO) derivatives has been screened for their ability in the oxidation of primary alcohols to the aldehydes with dioxygen under mild conditions. An evaluation of the efficiency of these 4‐substituted TEMPO derivatives in the alcohol oxidation may allow an insight into the effect of the structural variations of TEMPO on the oxidation of alcohols, which should facilitate catalyst design and screening efforts. Based on the screening results of 4‐substituted TEMPO derivatives, the catalyst comprised of 4‐acetamido‐TEMPO, iron chloride and sodium nitrite, has been developed for the highly efficient oxidation of a wide range of primary alcohols including primary aliphatic alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes under mild conditions.     

Innovation of Hydrocarbon Oxidation with Molecular Oxygen and Related Reactions

An innovation of the aerobic oxidation of hydrocarbons through catalytic carbon radical generation under mild conditions was achieved by using N‐hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) as a key compound. Alkanes were successfully oxidized with O₂ or air to valuable oxygen‐containing compounds such as alcohols, ketones, and dicarboxylic acids by the combined catalytic system of NHPI and a transition metal such as Co or Mn. The NHPI‐catalyzed oxidation of alkylbenzenes with dioxygen could be performed even under normal temperature and pressure of dioxygen. Xylenes and methylpyridines were also converted into phthalic acids and pyridinecarboxylic acids, respectively, in good yields. The present oxidation method was extended to the selective transformations of alcohols to carbonyl compounds and of alkynes to ynones. The epoxidation of alkenes using hydroperoxides or H₂O₂ generated in situ from hydrocarbons or alcohols and O ₂ under the influence of the NHPI was demonstrated and seems to be a useful strategy for industrial applications. The NHPI method is applicable to a wide variety of organic syntheses via carbon radical intermediates. The catalytic carboxylation of alkanes was accomplished by the use of CO and O₂ in the presence of NHPI. In addition, the reactions of alkanes with NO₂ and SO₂ catalyzed by NHPI provided efficient methods for the synthesis of nitroalkanes and sulfonic acids, respectively. A catalytic carbon‐carbon bond forming reaction was achieved by allowing carbon radicals generated in situ from alkanes or alcohols to react with alkenes under mild conditions. 1 Introduction 2 Discovery of NHPI as Carbon Radical Producing Catalyst from Alkanes 2.1 Historical Background 2.2 Catalysis of NHPI in Aerobic Oxidation 3 NHPI‐Catalyzed Aerobic Oxidation 3.1 Oxidation of Benzylic Compounds 3.2 Alkane Oxidations with Molecular Oxygen 3.3 Oxidation of Alkylbenzenes 3.4 Practical Oxidation of Methylpyridines 3.5 Preparation of Acetylenic Ketones via Alkyne Oxidation 3.6 Oxidation of Alcohols 3.7 Selective Oxidation of Sulfides to Sulfoxides 3.8 Production of Hydrogen Peroxide by Aerobic Oxidation of Alcohols 3.9 Epoxidation of Alkenes using Molecular Oxygen as Terminal Oxidant 4 Carboxylation of Alkanes with CO and O₂ 5 Utilization of NO_x in Organic Synthesis 5.1 First Catalytic Nitration of Alkanes using NO₂ 5.2 Reaction of NO with Organic Compounds 6 Sulfoxidation of Alkanes Catalyzed by Vanadium 7 Carbon‐Carbon Bond Forming Reaction via Catalytic Carbon Radicals Generated from Various Organic Compounds Assisted by NHPI 7.1 Oxyalkylation of Alkenes with Alkanes and Dioxygen 7.2 Synthesis of α‐Hydroxy‐γ‐lactones by Addition of α‐Hydroxy Carbon Radicals to Unsaturated Esters 7.3 Hydroxyacylation of Alkenes using 1,3‐Dioxolanes and Dioxygen 8 Conclusions     

TEMPO and Carboxylic Acid Functionalized Imidazolium Salts/Sodium Nitrite: An Efficient,Reusable, Transition Metal‐Free Catalytic System for Aerobic Oxidation of Alcohols

An effective catalytic system comprising a 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidine‐1‐oxyl (TEMPO) functionalized imidazolium salt ([Imim‐TEMPO]⁺ X⁻), a carboxylic acid substituted imidazolium salt ([Imim‐COOH]⁺ X⁻), and sodium nitrite (NaNO₂) was developed for the aerobic oxidation of aliphatic, allylic, heterocyclic and benzylic alcohols to the respective carbonyl compounds with excellent selectivity up to >99%, even at ambient conditions. Notably, the catalyst system could preferentially oxidize a primary alcohol to the aldehyde rather than a secondary alcohol to the ketone. Moreover, the reaction rate is greatly enhanced when a proper amount of water is present. And a high turnover number (TON 5000) is achieved in the present transition metal‐free aerobic catalytic system. Additionally, the functionalized imidazolium salts are successfully reused at least four times. This process thus represents a greener pathway for the aerobic oxidation of alcohols into carbonyl compounds by using the present task‐specific ionic liquids in place of the toxic and volatile additive, such as hydrogen bromide, bromine, or hydrogen chloride (HBr, Br₂ or HCl), which is commonly required for the transition metal‐free aerobic oxidation of alcohols.     

Nitroxide polymer brushes as efficient and recoverable catalysts for the selective oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes

2,2,6,6‐Tetramethylpiperidinyloxyl (TEMPO)‐containing polymer brushes were grafted onto crosslinked polystyrene microspheres via surface‐initiated activators regenerated by electron transfer atom transfer radical polymerization (ARGET ATRP) of 2,2,6,6‐tetramethyl‐4‐piperidyl methacrylate, followed by an oxidation process with 3‐chloroperoxybenzoic acid as oxidant. The synthesized nitroxide polymer brushes included homopolymer brushes, block copolymer brushes, and random copolymer brushes with various TEMPO contents and molecular weights. They were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and gel permeation chromatography. These nitroxide brushes bearing high TEMPO contents were used as recoverable catalysts for the hypochlorite and aerobic oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes. The effects of polymer brush structure on the catalytic properties were studied and discussed. The results showed that these nitroxide polymer brushes had excellent catalytic properties and good recycling performances. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2016 , 133, 44365.     

Metal‐Free: An Efficient and Selective Catalytic Aerobic Oxidation of Hydrocarbons with Oxime and N‐Hydroxyphthalimide

A non‐metal catalytic system consisting of dimethylglyoxime (DMG) and N‐hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) for the selective oxidation of hydrocarbons with dioxygen is described. The synergistic effect of DMG and NHPI ensures its efficient catalytic ability: 82.1% conversion of ethylbenzene with 94.9% selectivity for acetophenone could be obtained at 80 °C under 0.3 MPa of dioxygen in 10 h. Several hydrocarbons were efficiently oxidized to their corresponding oxygenated products under mild conditions.     

Selective Oxidation of Alcohols to Carbonyl Compounds Mediated by Fluorous‐Tagged TEMPO Radicals

Oxidation of primary, benzylic and secondary alcohols into their corresponding aldehydes and ketones with safe, inexpensive oxidants was achieved in good yields under mild conditions in the presence of catalytic amounts of 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidine‐1‐oxyl (TEMPO) radicals bearing perfluoroalkyl substituents. These “fluorous‐tagged” TEMPOs were readily isolated from the reaction products by liquid‐liquid or solid‐phase extraction, considerably simplifying the purification step. Their recyclability was strongly influenced by the nature of the oxidizing system. The best results were obtained using either [bis(acetoxy)iodo]benzene (BAIB) or aqueous NaOCl as the primary oxidants. Fluorous TEMPO 10 could be reused up to six times in the BAIB oxidation of 1‐octanol with only minor loss of catalytic activity.     

Laccase/2,2,6,6‐Tetramethylpiperidinoxyl Radical (TEMPO): An Efficient Catalytic System for Selective Oxidations of Primary Hydroxy and Amino Groups in Aqueous and Biphasic Media

Copper salts/2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidinoxyl radical (TEMPO) catalytic systems enable efficient aerobic oxidations of primary alcohols but they generally show a reduced reactivity in aqueous medium. Herein, we report an oxidative catalytic system composed of Trametes versicolor laccase and TEMPO, which is able to work in buffer solutions at room temperature using ambient air. Although this catalytic system displays great efficiency in aqueous systems, the addition of methyl tert‐butyl ether allows the reduction of TEMPO loading, also enhancing the solubility of hydrophobic compounds. This practical methodology promotes the chemoselective aerobic oxidation of hydroxy or amino groups, leading to interesting organic derivatives such as aldehydes, lactones, hemiaminals or lactams.

     

Novel 2,2,6,6‐Tetramethylpiperidine 1‐Oxyl–Iodobenzene Hybrid Catalyst for Oxidation of Primary Alcohols to Carboxylic Acids

Novel bifunctional hybrid‐type catalysts bearing 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidine‐1‐oxyl (TEMPO) and iodobenzene moieties ( 1a and 1b ) were developed and used for the environmentally benign oxidation of primary alcohols to carboxylic acids. Reaction of primary alcohols 2 with a catalytic amount of 1 in the presence of peracetic acid as a co‐oxidant under mild conditions gave the corresponding carboxylic acids 3 in excellent yields.     

The Effects of Material Properties on the Activity of Sol‐Gel Entrapped Perruthenate under Supercritical Conditions

Silica gels organically modified and doped with the ruthenium species tetra‐n‐propylammonium perruthenate (TPAP) are leach‐proof, selective catalysts for the aerobic oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds with dioxygen at low pressure in compressed carbon dioxide. The catalytic sol‐gels are recyclable and the correlation between the reactivity of the materials and their surface polarity and textural properties suggests valuable information on the chemical behaviour of sol‐gel entrapped silica catalysts in oxidation catalysis which is of relevant interest considering the importance of heterogeneous oxidative dehydrogenation of alcohols in fine chemistry. An explanation of the structure‐activity relationship is proposed to provide guidelines for the further development of efficient solid oxidation catalysts for conversions in supercritical carbon dioxide.     

2,3‐Dichloro‐5,6‐dicyano‐1,4‐benzoquinone (DDQ)/tert‐Butyl Nitrite/Oxygen: A Versatile Catalytic Oxidation System

A new catalytic oxidation system using catalytic amounts of 2,3‐dichloro‐5,6‐dicyano‐1,4‐benzoquinone (DDQ) and tert‐butyl nitrite with molecular oxygen serving as the environmentally benign, terminal oxidant has been developed. This aerobic catalytic system was established for the selective oxidation of non‐sterically hindered benzylic alcohols and electron‐rich benzyl methyl ethers, and successfully extended to an application in the oxidative deprotection of PMB ethers to the alcohols in high selectivity.     

Expedient Immobilization of TEMPO by Copper‐Catalyzed Azide‐Alkyne [3+2]‐Cycloaddition onto Polystyrene Resin

TEMPO was readily grafted by copper(I)‐catalyzed azide‐alkyne cycloaddition onto polystyrene. Starting with commercially available Merrifield resin (4.3 mmol/ g) almost quantitative loading of TEMPO onto the polymer was achieved (≥ 4 mmol/ g). The so obtained PS‐CLICK‐TEMPO allowed the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes with bleach or molecular oxygen as the terminal oxidant with high yields and selectivity in multiple cycles without loss of activity.     

An Atom-Efficient Catalytic Oxidation of Alcohols Using TEMPO/I2O5 in Water

A metal-free room-temperature oxidation of electron-rich alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes or ketones can be efficiently catalyzed by TEMPO/I₂O₅ in water.     

Polyurethane‐ and Polystyrene‐Supported 2,2,6,6‐Tetramethyl‐ piperidine‐1‐oxyl (TEMPO); Facile Preparation,Catalytic Oxidation and Application in a Membrane Reactor

In this contribution, the facile synthesis of two new polymer‐supported 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidine‐1‐oxyl (TEMPO) catalysts and their application in the catalytic oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds are described. For attachment of the TEMPO group to the polymer an isocyanate functionalized polymer is chosen. This new approach facilitates the synthesis in comparison with previously existing methods which generally require deprotonation of TEMPO prior to reaction with the polymer. Following this approach, polyurethane (PU)‐ and polystyrene (PS)‐based TEMPO catalysts are prepared in a one‐step reaction from commercially available compounds. Both polymer‐supported catalysts showed promising yields for a variety of substrates using inorganic and/or organic co‐oxidants in biphasic and/or monophasic systems. The recyclability of the corresponding catalysts was studied in repetitive batch experiments using filtration or distillation depending on the support type. Furthermore, application of the homogeneous polyurethane‐supported TEMPO for the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol in a continously operated membrane reactor is demonstrated.