Synthesis of a phosphine-modified cyclodextrin and its rhodium complex

Synthesis Strategies towards Tagged Homogeneous Catalysts To Improve Their Separation

The recycling of homogeneous catalysts while keeping them in the homogeneous matrix is an ongoing challenge many reactions face if they are to find industrial applications. While a plethora of different synthetic approaches towards better, recyclable homogeneous catalysts exist, the literature shows a gap when one searches for a concise overview of the different catalyst modifications. This Review is designed to close that gap by summarising the existing synthesis pathways towards polar, non-polar, fluorous, and molecular-weight-enlarged catalysts and by examining their respective synthesis routes with a focus on modular and late-stage approaches. Furthermore, we map out the potential for a generally applicable tag library that allows straightforward catalyst modifications to tune them for each desired recycling strategy.

Mono-6-Substituted Cyclodextrins-Synthesis and Applications

Cyclodextrins are well known supramolecular hosts used in a wide range of applications. Monosubstitution of native cyclodextrins in the position C-6 of a glucose unit represents the simplest method how to achieve covalent binding of a well-defined host unit into the more complicated systems. These derivatives are relatively easy to prepare; that is why the number of publications describing their preparations exceeds 1400, and the reported synthetic methods are often very similar. Nevertheless, it might be very demanding to decide which of the published methods is the best one for the intended purpose. In the review, we aim to present only the most useful and well-described methods for preparing different types of mono-6-substituted derivatives. We also discuss the common problems encountered during their syntheses and suggest their optimal solutions.

A robust multifunctional ligand-controlled palladium-catalyzed carbonylation reaction in water

A novel and robust PEG-modulated s-triazine-based multifunctional and hydrophilic Schiff base/N,P-ligand L9 was employed in the Pd-catalyzed Heck-type carbonylative coupling reactions, yielding chalcone derivatives in good yields.

Cyclodextrin and phosphorus(iii): a versatile combination for coordination chemistry and catalysis

The relevance of cyclodextrins equipped with P(iii) atoms in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis is discussed.

Phosphane-based cyclodextrins as mass transfer agents and ligands for aqueous organometallic catalysis

The replacement of hazardous solvents and the utilization of catalytic processes are two key points of the green chemistry movement, so aqueous organometallic catalytic processes are of great interest in this context. Nevertheless, these processes require not only the use of water-soluble ligands such as phosphanes to solubilise the transition metals in water, but also the use of mass transfer agents to increase the solubility of organic substrates in water. In this context, phosphanes based on a cyclodextrin skeleton are an interesting alternative since these compounds can simultaneously act as mass transfer agents and as coordinating species towards transition metals. For twenty years, various cyclodextrin-functionalized phosphanes have been described in the literature. Nevertheless, while their coordinating properties towards transition metals and their catalytic properties were fully detailed, their mass transfer agent properties were much less discussed. As these mass transfer agent properties are directly linked to the availability of the cyclodextrin cavity, the aim of this review is to demonstrate that the nature of the reaction solvent and the nature of the linker between cyclodextrin and phosphorous moieties can deeply influence the recognition properties. In addition, the impact on the catalytic activity will be also discussed.

Metallic Macrocycle with a 1,3-Alternate Calix[4]arene Phosphorus Ligand

The preparation of an 1,3-alternate calix[4]arene phosphorus ligand, 25,27-bis(2-(diphenylphosphino)ethoxy)-26,28-bis(1-propyloxy)calix[4]arene (3), is presented. Ligand 3 is obtained in three steps in 64% overall yield. Reaction of 3 with [Rh(cot)2]BF4 produced the encapsulated rhodium complex [Rh[(P,P)-diphen-calix[4]arene]]BF4 (4). As revealed by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction study, the rhodium center has a bent coordination environment with a P-Rh-P angle of 135.66(3) degrees. Palladation of 3 employing [Pd(MeCN)4](BF4)2 yielded the chelate palladium complex 7 in which the palladium center has a slightly bent configuration. Treatment of the ligand with Pd(cod)Cl2 and [Pd(eta3-C4H7)(THF)2]BF4 leads to the isolation of the monometallic complex. Full characterization includes X-ray structural studies of compounds 3, 4, and 6.

Diastereotopic group recognition in the solid state — A unique intramolecular β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex

The phenomenon of diastereotopic group recognition has been structurally documented for the first time. A diphenylphosphine-modified β-cyclodextrin having two diastereotopic phenyl groups in close vicinity to the inner cavity of this host was prepared. The crystal structure analysis reveals selective intramolecular complexation of one of the two diastereotopic phenyl groups.Key words: supramolecular chemistry, stereotopic group recognition, cyclodextrins, intramolecular complexation.

Synthesis and Characterization of Palladium(II) and Platinum(II) Complexes Containing Water-Soluble Hybrid Phosphine-Phosphonate Ligands

Water-soluble phosphonate-functionalized triaryl phosphine ligands Na(2)[Ph(2)P(4-C(6)H(4)PO(3))].1.5H(2)O (4a), Na(2)[Ph(2)P(3-C(6)H(4)PO(3))].2H(2)O (4b), and Na(2)[Ph(2)P(2-C(6)H(4)PO(3))].2H(2)O (4c), were prepared in 54-56% yields by the transesterification and hydrolysis of the appropriate phosphonic acid diethyl ester precursors. The solubilities of 4a-c in water are compared and the spectroscopic properties studied in detail. The crystal structure of Na(2)[Ph(2)P(4-C(6)H(4)PO(3))(H(2)O)(3)(CH(3)OH)].CH(3)OH (monoclinic, P2(1)/n, a = 6.4457(8) Å, b = 8.1226(8) Å, c = 46.351(3) Å, beta = 92.902(8) degrees, Z = 4) shows a dimeric association via two bridging water molecules and four sodium ions. Reaction of 4a with PtCl(2)(PPh(3))(2) in a biphasic H(2)O/CH(2)Cl(2) mixture gives cis- and trans-Na(4)[PtCl(2){Ph(2)P(4-C(6)H(4)PO(3))}(2)]. 3H(2)O. Palladium dichloride and 4a in H(2)O/benzene catalyzes the carbonylation of benzyl chloride to give phenylacetic acid (91%).