Cationic Copper Iminophosphorane Complexes as CuAAC Catalysts:A Mechanistic Study

We have combined Cu K-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy with NMR spectroscopy (1H and 31P) to study the Cu-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reaction under operando conditions. A variety of novel, well-defined CuI iminophosphorane complexes were prepared. These ligands, based on the in situ Staudinger reduction when [Cu(PPh3)3Br] is employed, were found to be active catalysts in the CuAAC reaction. Here, we highlight recent advances in mechanistic understanding of the CuAAC reaction using spectroscopic and kinetic investigations under strict air-free and operando conditions. A mononuclear Cu triazolide intermediate is identified to be the resting state during catalysis; cyclization and protonation both have an effect on the rate of the reaction. A key finding of this study includes a novel group of highly modular CuI complexes that are active in the base-free CuAAC reaction

Confinement Effects in Catalysis Using Well-Defined Materials and Cages

This review focuses on the effects that confinement of molecular and heterogeneous catalysts with well-defined structure has on the selectivity and activity of these systems. A general introduction about catalysis and how the working principles of enzymes can be used as a source of inspiration for the preparation of catalysts with enhanced performance is provided. Subsequently, relevant studies demonstrate the importance of second coordination sphere effects in a broad sense (in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis). Firstly, we discuss examples involving zeolites, MOFs and COFs as heterogeneous catalysts with well-defined structures where confinement influences catalytic performance. Then, specific cases of homogeneous catalysts where non-covalent interactions determine the selectivity and activity are treated in detail. This includes examples based on cyclodextrins, calix[n]arenes, cucurbit[n]urils, and self-assembled container molecules. Throughout the review, the impact of confined spaces is emphasized and put into context, in order to get a better understanding of the effects of confinement on catalyst performance. In addition, this analysis intends to showcase the similarities between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts, which may aid the development of novel strategies

P-stereogenic wide bite angle diphosphine ligands

This work was supported by an EASTCHEM fellowship. We would like to acknowledge the European Union for additional funding through a Marie Curie Excellence Grant MEXT-2004-014320 and COST action CM0802 PhoSciNet.Two modular synthetic approaches for the preparation of novel wide bite angle diphosphine ligands containing stereogenic P-atoms have been developed, leading to compounds (S,S)-2,2′-bis(methylphenylphosphino)diphenyl ether (L1) and (S,S)-2,2′-bis(ferrocenylphenylphosphino)diphenyl ether (L2) in very good diastereomeric ratios. Both protocols involve diphenyl ether as backbone and (2RP,4SC,5RC)-(+)-3,4-dimethyl-2,5-diphenyl-1,3,2-oxazaphospholidine borane (RP)-5 as initial auxiliary to induce chirality at phosphorus. The absolute configuration of intermediates (S,S)-9-(BH3)2 and (R,R)-10-(BH3)2 as well as the ligands (S,S)-L1-BH3 and (S,S)-L2 was determined by X-ray crystallographic analysis.PostprintPeer reviewe

III национальный съезд фармакологов Украины

7–20 октября 2006 г. в г. Одессе прошел очередной III национальный съезд фармакологов Украины, отметивший достижения отечественной фармакологии за последние 5 лет и наметивший перспективы дальнейшего развития. Научная программа съезда была посвящена актуальным проблемам современной фармакологии и лекарственной токсикологии

Versatile phosphorus ligands: synthesis, coordination chemistry and catalysis

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