Zirconocene Bis(perfluorooctanesulfonate)s-Catalyzed Highly Efficient Synthesis of 1,3,5-Triaryl Benzene via Cyclotrimerization of Ketones

Ruthenium-Catalyzed Self-Coupling of Secondary Alcohols

A simple catalytic method for self-coupling of secondary alcohols leading to the synthesis of β-branched ketones under mild conditions is reported. Well-defined ruthenium pincer complex catalyzed the reactions. Optimization studies revealed that sodium tert-butoxide is an appropriate base for this transformation. Functionalized aryl methanols, heteroaryl methanols, and linear and branched aliphatic secondary alcohols underwent facile catalytic self-coupling reactions. Mechanistic studies revealed that both catalyst and base are crucial to achieve dehydrogenation of secondary alcohols to ketones, their subsequent controlled aldol condensation, and further hydrogenation of α,β-unsaturated intermediates, leading to the selective formation of β-branched ketone products. Notably, the noninnocent PNP ligand which displays amine-amide metal-ligand cooperation operative in a catalyst played a key role in facilitating this catalytic self-coupling of secondary alcohols. Liberated molecular hydrogen and water are the only byproducts.

DBU-Mediated Isomerization/6-π Electro-Cyclization/Oxidation Cascade of Sulfonyl-Substituted Allenyl Ketones for the Construction of Hetero-1,3,5-Trisubstituted Benzene

1,3,5-tri-substituted benzene rings emerged with unique properties has widespread applications in materials, boosting the rapid development of their synthesis. Despite the significance, the direct construction of hetero-1,3,5-trisubstituted benzene core was far less-developed. Herein, we realized a DBU-mediated isomerization/6-π electro-cyclization/oxidative aromatization cascade of sulfonyl-substituted allenyl ketones under an air atmosphere (DBU=1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene). This versatile protocol featured metal-free conditions, easy operation, and broad functional group tolerance provides a new avenue for the construction of hetero-1,3,5-tri-substituted benzene.

Room-Temperature Synthesis of 1,3,5-Tri(het)aryl Benzene from Nitroalkenes Using Pd(OAc)2: Complete Mechanistic and Theoretical Studies

Herein, a room-temperature catalytic pathway for 1,3,5-tri(het)aryl derivatives from nitroalkenes using simple Pd(OAc)₂ is presented. This newly developed C-C bond-forming methodology takes place in a cascade manner with the initial pallado-Morita-Baylis-Hillman (MBH) type adduct. The broad substrate scopes, functional group tolerance, and different aryl-substituted benzene derivatives make this methodology more attractive. Furthermore, the mechanistic understanding through isolation of intermediates and DFT studies of the catalytic cycle provide requisite insight into the methodology.

Environmentally friendly cyclotrimerization of substituted acetophenones catalyzed by a new nanocomposite of γ-Al2O3 nanoparticles decorated with H5PW10V2O40

An efficient protocol for the synthesis of C₃-symmetrical 1,3,5-triarylbenzenes under solvent-free conditions. γ-Al₂O₃/H₅PW₁₀V₂O₄₀ nanocomposite is introduced as a highly reusable catalyst.

H6P2W18O62/Nanoclinoptilolite as an efficient nanohybrid catalyst in the cyclotrimerization of aryl methyl ketones under solvent-free conditions

A new natural nanohybrid material HPA/NCP was prepared. An efficient and environmentally benign method for cyclotrimerization of acetophenones is reported. Water was the only by-product.

Practical access to 1,3,5-triarylbenzenes from chalcones and DMSO

We presents a practical access to 1,3,5-triarylbenzenes from chalcones and DMSO. This protocol could simultaneously provide symmetric and unsymmetric 1,3,5-triarylbenzenes under metal-free reaction conditions.