Sulphonated “Click” Dendrimer‐Stabilized Palladium Nanoparticles as Highly Efficient Catalysts for Olefin Hydrogenation and Suzuki Coupling Reactions Under Ambient Conditions in Aqueous Media

Water‐soluble 1,2,3‐triazolyl dendrimers were synthesized by “click chemistry” and used to stabilize palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs). These new “click” dendrimer‐stabilized nanoparticles (DSN) are highly stable to air and moisture and are catalytically active for olefin hydrogenation and Suzuki coupling reaction, in aqueous media, under ambient conditions using a low amount of palladium (0.01 mol% Pd). Kinetic studies show high catalytic efficiency and high stability for the new “click” DSN in both reactions. The complexation of potassium tetrachloropalladate (K₂PdCl₄) to the triazole ligands present in the dendritic structures was monitored by UV/vis and, after reduction, the nanoparticles were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM).     

Air‐Stable and Highly Active Dendritic Phosphine Oxide‐ Stabilized Palladium Nanoparticles: Preparation,Characterization and Applications in the Carbon‐Carbon Bond Formation and Hydrogenation Reactions

Dendrimer‐stabilized palladium nanoparticles were formed in the reduction of palldium bis(acetylacetonate) [Pd(acac)₂] in the presence of phosphine dendrimer ligands using hydrogen in tetrahydrofuran. The resulting Pd nanoparticles were characterized by TEM, ³¹P NMR and ³¹P MAS NMR. The results indicated that the dendritic phosphine ligands were oxidized to phosphine oxides. These dendrimer‐stabilized Pd nanoparticles were demonstrated to be efficient catalysts for Suzuki and Stille coupling reactions and hydrogenations. The dendritic wedges served as a stabilizer for keeping the nanoparticles from aggregating, and as a vehicle for facilitating the separation and/or the recycling of the Pd catalyst. In the case of the Suzuki coupling reaction, these Pd nanoparticles exhibited high catalytic efficiency (TON up to 65,000) and air stability as compared with the commonly used homogeneous catalyst tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium [Pd(PPh₃)₄]. In addition, the results obtained from the bulky dendritic substrate suggest that the Pd nanoparticles might act as reservoir of catalytically active species, and that the reaction is actually catalyzed by the soluble Pd(0) and/or Pd(II) species leached from the nanoparticle surface.     

Magnetic Nanoparticles‐Supported Palladium: A Highly Efficient and Reusable Catalyst for the Suzuki,Sonogashira, and Heck Reactions

A highly efficient, air‐ and moisture‐stable and easily recoverable magnetic nanoparticle‐supported palladium catalyst has been developed for the Suzuki, Sonogashira and Heck reactions. A wide range of substrates was coupled successfully under aerobic conditions. In particular, the performance of the magnetic separation of the catalyst was very efficient, and it is possible to recover and reuse it at least eight times without significant loss of its catalytic activity.     

Fluorapatite‐Supported Palladium Catalyst for Suzuki and Heck Coupling Reactions of Haloarenes

A fluorapatite‐supported palladium catalyst (PdFAP) was synthesized by treatment of fluorapatite (prepared by incorporating the basic species fluoride ion into apatite in situ by co‐precipitation) with bis(benzonitrile)palladium(II ) chloride in acetone. The catalyst displayed high catalytic activity for Suzuki coupling of aryl iodides and bromides with boronic acids at room temperature and chloroarenes at 130 °C in the presence of tetrabutylammonium bromide to give biaryls in excellent yields. Heck olefination of chloroarenes was also successfully carried out by this catalyst. PdFAP was recovered quantitatively by simple filtration and reused with consistent activity. PdFAP was well characterized by XRD, FTIR, XPS, ICP‐AES, CO₂ TPD and CHN elemental analysis.     

Hydrophilic CNC‐Pincer Palladium Complexes: A Source for Highly Efficient,Recyclable Homogeneous Catalysts in Suzuki–Miyaura Cross‐Coupling

The Suzuki biaryl coupling of a range of electronically dissimilar arylboronic acids and aryl bromides is performed in neat water with excellent to quantitative yields by means of a new CNC‐pincer palladium catalyst that is soluble in water due to its para‐carboxy group. Extremely high turnover numbers and frequencies combined with a remarkable robustness allow an effective catalyst reuse in sustainable conditions.     

A Highly Practical and Reliable Nickel Catalyst for Suzuki–Miyaura Coupling of Aryl Halides

We disclose that [1,3‐bis(diphenylphosphino)methane]nickel(II) chloride [NiCl₂(dppp)] is a highly active, universally applicable, cheap, and stable catalyst for Suzuki–Miyaura cross‐coupling reactions of aryl halides with a catalyst loading of lower than 1 mol%, and more notably, in the absence of extra supporting ligands. Under the optimized reaction conditions, a broad range of aryl bromides as well as the notoriously unreactive aryl chlorides, including activated, non‐activated, deactivated, and heteroaromatic and sterically hindered substrates can be coupled smoothly with various boronic acids (47 examples, 48–98% yields). In addition, the transformation is tolerant of various functional groups such as ether, ester, ketone, aldehyde, cyano, and unprotected amino and hydroxy groups. Finally, the potential utilization of the methodology was further demonstrated by the gram‐scale synthesis of several core structures of commercialized antihypertensive drugs and fungicides. Thus, the combination of high activity, broad applicability, cheapness, and high stability of NiCl₂(dppp) presented in this work constitutes one of the few prominent catalysts which allow for practical and reliable construction of biaryls and heterobiaryls with structural diversity from readily available aryl halides and boronic acids.     

Nanocrystalline Magnesium Oxide‐Stabilized Palladium(0): An Efficient and Reusable Catalyst for Suzuki and Stille Cross‐Coupling of Aryl Halides

A nanocrystalline magnesium oxide‐stabilized palladium(0) catalyst is prepared by counterion stabilization of PdCl₄²⁻ with nanocrystalline MgO followed by reduction. This ligand‐free heterogeneous nanocrystalline MgO‐stabilized nanopalladium [NAP Mg Pd(0)] catalyst using the basic MgO in place of basic ligands exhibits excellent activity in Suzuki and Stille cross‐coupling of haloarenes (chloro, bromo and iodo) to afford the unsymmetrical biaryls. The catalyst is quantitatively recovered by simple filtration and reused for four cycles with almost consistent activity.     

Rhodium Nanoflowers Stabilized by a Nitrogen‐Rich PEG‐Tagged Substrate as Recyclable Catalyst for the Stereoselective Hydrosilylation of Internal Alkynes

Morphology and size controllable rhodium nanoparticles stabilized by a nitrogen‐rich polyoxyethylenated derivative have been prepared by reduction of RhCl₃ with NaBH₄ in water at room temperature and fully characterized. The flower‐like Rh NPs are effective and recyclable catalysts for the stereoselective hydrosilylation of challenging internal alkynes and diynes, affording the (E)‐vinylsilanes in quantitative yields for a wide range of substrates. The insolubility of the nanocatalyst in diethyl ether allows its easy separation and recycling.

     

Surface Modification of Inorganic Oxide Particles with a Carbene Complex of Palladium: A Recyclable Catalyst for the Suzuki Reaction

The reaction of 1-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzyl)-3-(propyltriethoxysilane)imidazolidinium chloride, with the Pd(OAc)₂ complex proceeded smoothly in DMSO to give the bis[1-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzyl)-3-(propyltriethoxysilane)imidazolidin-2-ylidene]dichloropalladium(II) complex that was grafted onto the surface of amorphous silica. The effects of various factors, such as reaction temperature and time, on the grafting efficiency was evaluated. Inorganic oxide particles that were modified with a carbene complex of palladium(II) were tested for catalytic activity in the Suzuki coupling reaction between phenylboronic acid and several aryl halides.     

羟乙基纤维素负载三苯基膦-钯催化剂的合成及其在Suzuki偶联反应中的应用

以羟乙基纤维素(HEC)为原料,首先合成三苯基膦功能化的羟乙基纤维素(HEC-OPPh3),进而与醋酸钯络合,合成了一种新型的羟乙基纤维素负载三苯基膦-钯催化剂(HEC-OPPh3-Pd)。热重分析(TGA)表明该催化剂在180℃以下稳定存在于空气中。进一步研究发现,羟乙基纤维素负载三苯基膦-钯催化剂于乙醇和水等比例混合溶剂中能有效催化Suzuki偶联反应。     

Polymer‐Supported Electron‐Rich Oxime Palladacycle as an Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Suzuki Coupling Reaction

Various electron‐rich oxime palladacycle resins designed as heterogeneous catalysts were employed for the Suzuki coupling reaction of aryl halides with arylboronic acids. The electron‐richness of the oxime ligand was controlled by the substituted alkoxy groups. Evaluation based on the electronic effect of the catalysts revealed that the alkoxy‐substituted oxime palladacycle resins showed better catalytic activity than palladated Kaiser oxime resin in the Suzuki coupling reactions and that the catalytic activity of oxime palladacycle resins increased as the electron‐richness of oxime ligand increased. The most electron‐rich oxime palladacycle resin exhibited an excellent catalytic performance for the synthesis of both biaryl and heterobiaryl compounds, despite its heterogeneous system. As a practical application of the catalyst, a valsartan precursor was synthesized in high yield under mild conditions. The electron‐rich oxime resin could also be reused for up to 5 cycles while maintaining good catalytic activity in the Suzuki coupling reaction.

     

Convenient Approach to 3,4‐Diarylisoxazoles Based on the Suzuki Cross‐Coupling Reaction

The Suzuki cross‐coupling reaction was found effective for rapid access to a series of 3,4‐diarylisoxazoles of pharmacological interest. The efficiency of this approach was demonstrated by the synthesis of the highly potent COX‐2‐selective inhibitor, 4‐(5‐methyl‐3‐phenyl‐4‐isoxazolyl)benzenesulfonamide (valdecoxib), and its analogues. Thus, the coupling reaction between (3‐aryl‐5‐methyl‐4‐isoxazolyl)boronic acids, prepared in situ from the corresponding bromides using triisopropyl borate, and aryl bromides containing a 4‐sulfonamide or 4‐methylsulfonyl group under the standard conditions [Pd(PPh₃)₄, Na₂CO₃, EtOH‐H₂O, reflux] yielded the target 3,4‐diarylisoxazoles in good yields.     

Suzuki‐ and Heck‐Type Cross‐Coupling with Palladium Nanoparticles Immobilized on Spherical Polyelectrolyte Brushes

We report on a systematic study of the use of palladium nanoparticles immobilized on spherical polyelectrolyte brushes – Pd@SPB – for Heck‐ and Suzuki‐type coupling reactions. The spherical polyelectrolyte brush particles serving as carriers for the palladium nanoparticles consist of a solid polystyrene core with a radius of 46 nm onto which long chains of cationic polyelectrolytes are grafted. The palladium nanoparticles have directly been generated within this brush layer and the stabilization of the nanoparticles is effected by the colloidal carriers, no further surface stabilization is necessary. We demonstrate that these composite particles present robust catalysts for the Heck‐ and Suzuki‐type coupling reactions. This was shown by carrying out the Suzuki‐ and Heck‐type coupling reactions at relatively low temperatures (Suzuki reaction: 50 °C, Heck reaction: 70 °C). We demonstrate that the catalytic composite particles are not changed by these reaction conditions and retain their full activity for at least four runs. The yields obtained for both reactions are good to excellent. The mild operation conditions of the palladium nanoparticles are traced back to the absence of surface stabilization. Further mechanistic implications are discussed.     

Highly Efficient Suzuki Cross‐Coupling Catalyzed by Palladium/Phosphine‐Imidazolium Carbene System

Novel phosphine‐imidazolium salts 2 have been synthesized and successfully used in palladium‐catalyzed Suzuki cross‐coupling. A combination of 0.05 mol % of [Pd(η‐C₃H₅)Cl]₂ and 0.1 mol % of 2b in the presence of 2 equivs. of K₃PO₄ as base provided coupling products in excellent yields in the reaction of aryl bromides and chlorides with aryl boronic acids.     

Alkylations of Arylboronic Acids including Difluoroethylation/Trifluoroethylation via Nickel‐Catalyzed Suzuki Cross‐Coupling Reaction

An efficient alkylation method of functionalized alkyl halides under mild nickel‐catalyzed C(sp³) C(sp²) Suzuki cross‐coupling conditions is described. The features of this approach are excellent functional group compatibility, low cost nickel catalyst, and the use of a mild base. This is also the first successful example of the nickel‐catalyzed direct 2,2‐difluoroethylation or 2,2,2‐trifluoroethylation of aryl‐/heteroarylboronic acids.

     

双金属异相催化剂Fe3O4@La-MOF-Schiff-Pd/Ni的制备及其催化Suzuki偶联反应

将Fe3O4纳米粒子负载到金属有机骨架La-MOF中,然后向其中引入Pd/Ni活性位点,制得含磁性纳米粒子的Pd/Ni双金属异相催化剂（Fe3O4@La-MOF-Schiff-Pd/Ni）,并通过SEM、TEM、EDS、ICP、PXRD和XPS对其进行了表征。结果表明,Fe3O4纳米粒子被成功嵌入到了La-MOF中,经过后合成修饰后,Pd和Ni活性位点被均匀分散在MOF框架中。该催化剂在Suzuki偶联反应中表现出较高的催化活性,以碘苯(1.0 mmol)和苯硼酸(1.2 mmol)为反应物时,最佳催化反应条件为：以无水乙醇为溶剂、无水碳酸钾为碱、反应温度80℃、反应时间为6 h、催化剂用量8 mg,在此条件下联苯产率达95%。该催化剂可以通过外加磁铁进行分离回收,经过5次循环使用后仍然保持较高的催化活性,产物产率为82%。Suzuki偶联反应机理探究结果表明,Pd和Ni可能具有协同催化效应。底物拓展实验表明,Fe3O4@La-MOF-Schiff-Pd/Ni双金属催化剂对含不同取代基的芳基溴化物和碘化物具有较好的普适性。     

Highly Active Palladium Catalyst for the Sonogashira Coupling Reaction of Unreactive Aryl Chlorides

This communication reports on the β‐diketiminatophosphane palladium‐catalyzed copper‐free Sonogashira coupling of aryl chlorides with alkynes. A catalyst loading of 0.5 mol% is sufficient to achieve high performance under relatively mild reaction conditions. Furthermore, dialkynylbenzenes are efficiently prepared by one‐pot double Sonogashira couplings of aryl dichlorides.     

Supramolecular Immobilization of a Perfluoro‐Tagged Pd‐Catalyst with Dendritic Architectures and Application in Suzuki Reactions

A new supramolecular complex of a perfluoro‐tagged palladium phosphine catalyst to a dendritic core‐shell architecture with a perfluoroalkyl shell was used as recoverable catalyst for Suzuki couplings. This homogeneous complex can also serve as a model for related catalysts adsorbed on fluorous silica gel.     

Self‐Assembled Multilayer‐Stabilized Nickel Nanoparticle Catalyst for Ligand‐Free Cross‐Coupling Reactions: in situ Metal Nanoparticle and Nanospace Simultaneous Organization

We have developed a conceptually and methodologically novel self‐assembled multilayer nickel nanoparticle (NP) catalyst – sulfur‐modified gold‐supported Ni NPs (SANi) – for organic synthesis. The SANi catalyst was easily prepared through a three‐step procedure involving simultaneous in situ metal NP and nanospace organization. This unique method does not require any conventional preformed template for immobilizing and stabilizing NPs. SANi catalyzes carbon‐carbon bond‐forming cross‐coupling, Kumada coupling, and Negishi coupling reactions under ligand‐free conditions and can be used repeatedly for these reactions. Physical analysis of SANi showed that the active species in these reactions are self‐assembled multilayer zerovalent Ni NPs with a size of ∼3 nm.