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Blanco-Caamano P, Navío C, Blanco M, Aleman J. Single walled carbon nanotubes covalently functionalized by a ruthenium complex for photocatalytic oxidations. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 669:495-505. [PMID: 38723538 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024]
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The covalent bonding of a ruthenium bipyridine complex derivative with the aromatic network of single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) through a stepwise protocol is presented, thus yielding the sample SWNT-Ru. To do that, an-amino decorated phenanthroline is bonded to the nanotube by means of the diazonium chemistry protocol, providing anchoring points for discrete organometallic units as depicted by the solid characterization techniques employed. The hybrid material, able to emit upon excitation, is active in the visible light-driven photocatalytic oxidation of organic sulfides to sulfoxides. SWNT-Ru presents a wide scope being able to convert more than 10 substrates with different characteristics, including added-value chemicals, with a stable performance over more than 6 cycles without metal leaching and enhanced activity compared to related homogeneous complexes. A versatile character is also demonstrated since this hybrid catalyst follows both possible photooxidation mechanisms.
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- Paula Blanco-Caamano
- Organic Chemistry Department, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- IMDEA Nanociencia, Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco, c/Faraday 9, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Organic Chemistry Department, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; Institute for Advanced Research in Chemical Sciences (IAdChem), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
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- Organic Chemistry Department, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; Institute for Advanced Research in Chemical Sciences (IAdChem), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; Center for Innovation in Advanced Chemistry (ORFEO-CINQA), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid 28049, Spain.
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Constantinou CT, Gkizis PL, Lagopanagiotopoulou OTG, Skolia E, Nikitas NF, Triandafillidi I, Kokotos CG. Photochemical Aminochlorination of Alkenes without the Use of an External Catalyst. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202301268. [PMID: 37254681 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The niche field of photochemistry offers opportunities that are not found in "traditional" ground state chemical pathways. Aminochlorinated derivatives are an interesting family of 1,2-difunctionalised compounds that provide access to a variety of natural products and pharmaceutical active substances. A practical, catalyst-free chloroamination protocol is described herein, providing access to intermediates of great importance, utilising mild and photochemical reaction conditions (370 nm), where N-chlorosulfonamides are used as both nitrogen and chlorine sources. A wide variety of olefins, decorated with a plethora of functional groups, was tested providing excellent results (28 examples, 18-88 % yield). Mechanistic studies (UV-Vis, control experiments and quantum yield measurement) were also performed.
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- Constantinos T Constantinou
- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771, Panepistimiopolis, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771, Panepistimiopolis, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771, Panepistimiopolis, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771, Panepistimiopolis, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771, Panepistimiopolis, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771, Panepistimiopolis, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771, Panepistimiopolis, Athens, Greece
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Diprima D, Gemoets H, Bonciolini S, Van Aken K. Selective and scalable oxygenation of heteroatoms using the elements of nature: air, water, and light. Beilstein J Org Chem 2023; 19:1146-1154. [PMID: 37560135 PMCID: PMC10407787 DOI: 10.3762/bjoc.19.82] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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Sustainable oxidation protocols aim to provide an environmentally friendly and cost-effective method for the production of various chemicals and materials. The development of such protocols can lead to reduced energy consumption, fewer harmful byproducts, and increased efficiency in industrial processes. As such, this field of research is of great importance and interest to both academia and industry. This work showcases a sustainable and catalyst-free oxidation method for heteroatoms (e.g., S, P, and Se) using only air, water and light. An additional reaction pathway is proposed in which the incorporated oxygen on the heteroatoms originates from water. Furthermore, the addition of certain additives enhances productivity by affecting kinetics. The industrial potential is demonstrated by conveniently transferring the batch protocol to continuous flow using the HANU flow reactor, indicating scalability and improving safety.
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- Damiano Diprima
- Ecosynth, Industrielaan 12, 9800 Deinze, Belgium
- Flow Chemistry Group, Van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Flow Chemistry Group, Van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Stini NA, Gkizis PL, Kokotos CG. Cyrene: a bio-based solvent for the Mizoroki-Heck reaction of aryl iodides. Org Biomol Chem 2023; 21:351-358. [PMID: 36503937 DOI: 10.1039/d2ob02012b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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The development of greener and more sustainable methods, as well as the adaptation of already existing protocols to more environmentally friendly procedures, has become crucial for organic synthesis. The introduction and utilization of greener solvents is a very promising alternative, especially when they can replace toxic organic solvents in the known and widely used organic reactions. Cyrene has appeared to be an excellent alternative solvent for a number of organic reactions. In this work, the development of a new, greener and more economical protocol for the Mizoroki-Heck reaction is described, using Cyrene as the green solvent and Pd/C as the palladium catalyst source. A wide substrate scope for the coupling of aryl iodides with acrylamides, acrylates, acrylic acid, acrylonitrile and styrene was demonstrated. The recyclability of Cyrene and the leaching of palladium in the final product were examined in order to enhance the industrial applicability of this protocol. Furthermore, the synthesis of the natural product piperlotine A is reported.
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- Naya A Stini
- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis 15771, Athens, Greece. .,Center of Excellence for Drug Design and Discovery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis 15771, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis 15771, Athens, Greece. .,Center of Excellence for Drug Design and Discovery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis 15771, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis 15771, Athens, Greece. .,Center of Excellence for Drug Design and Discovery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis 15771, Athens, Greece
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Skolia E, Kokotos CG. Photochemical [2 + 2] Cycloaddition of Alkenes with Maleimides: Highlighting the Differences between N-Alkyl vs N-Aryl Maleimides. ACS ORGANIC & INORGANIC AU 2022; 3:96-103. [PMID: 37035280 PMCID: PMC10080724 DOI: 10.1021/acsorginorgau.2c00053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Throughout the last 15 years, there has been increased research interest in the use of light promoting organic transformations. [2 + 2] Cycloadditions are usually performed photochemically; however, literature precedent on the reaction between olefins and maleimides is limited to a handful of literature examples, focusing mainly on N-aliphatic maleimides or using metal catalysts for visible-light driven reactions of N-aromatic maleimides. Herein, we identify the differences in reactivity between N-alkyl and N-aryl maleimides. For our optimized protocols, in the case of N-alkyl maleimides, the reaction with alkenes proceeds under 370 nm irradiation in the absence of an external photocatalyst, leading to products in high yields. In the case of N-aryl maleimides, the reaction with olefins requires thioxanthone as the photosensitizer under 440 nm irradiation.
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- Elpida Skolia
- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis 15771, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis 15771, Athens, Greece
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