1,5-bis-(2-furanyl)-1,4-pentadien-3-one (FAF)

A catalytic aldol condensation system enables one pot conversion of biomass saccharides to biofuel intermediates

Huixiang Li,ab  Zhanwei Xu,a  Peifang Yana  and  Z. Conrad Zhang*a 

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aState Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
E-mail: zczhang@yahoo.com

bDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

Abstract

Producing bio-intermediates from lignocellulosic biomass with minimal process steps has a far-reaching impact on the biofuel industry. We studied the metal chloride catalyzed aldol condensation of furfural with acetone under conditions compatible with the upstream polysaccharide conversions to furfurals. In situ far infrared spectroscopy (FIR) was applied to guide the screening of aldol condensation catalysts based on the distinguishing characteristics of metal chlorides in their coordination chemistries with carbonyl-containing compounds. NiCl2, CoCl2, CrCl3, VCl3, FeCl3, and CuCl2 were selected as the potential catalysts in this study. The FIR results further helped to rationalize the excellent catalytic performance of VCl3 in furfural condensation with acetone, with 94.7% yield of biofuel intermediates (C8, C13) in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([BMIM]Cl) solvent. Remarkably, addition of ethanol facilitated the acetal pathway of the condensation reaction, which dramatically increased the desired product selectivity over the furfural pathway. Most significantly, we demonstrate for the first time that VCl3 catalyzed aldol condensation in acidic medium is fully compatible with upstream polysaccharide hydrolysis to monosaccharide and the subsequent monosaccharide isomerization and dehydration to furfurals. Our preliminary results showed that a 44% yield of biofuel intermediates (C8, C13) can be obtained in one-pot conversion of xylose catalyzed by paired metal chlorides, CrCl2 and VCl3. A number of prior works have shown that the biofuel intermediates derived from the one-pot reaction of this work can be readily hydrogenated to biofuels.

1,5-bis-(2-furanyl)-1,4-pentadien-3-one (FAF)

FAF is a yellow solid.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3, TMS) δ 7.51 – 7.46 (m, 4H), 6.92 (d, J = 15.6 Hz, 2H), 6.69 (d, J = 3.4 Hz, 2H), 6.50 – 6.49 (m, 2H);13C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl3) δ 188.1, 151.6, 144.9, 129.2, 123.2, 115.8, 112.6

2-({3-Methyl-6-[(3R)-3-piperidinylamino]-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl}methyl)-4-fluorobenzonitrile

 

2-({3-Methyl-6-[(3R)-3-piperidinylamino]-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl}methyl)-4-fluorobenzonitrile (8)

Mp: 90 °C decomposed.

 

1H NMR (400 MHz, CD3OD) δ (ppm): 7.85–7.89 (m, 1H), 7.25–7.28 (m, 1H), 6.96–6.99 (m, 1H), 5.37–5.51 (m, 2H), 4.84 (s, 1H), 3.42–3.49 (m, 1H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 3.11–3.15 (m, 1H), 2.89–2.93 (m, 1H), 2.46–2.58 (m, 2H), 1.92–1.95 (m, 1H), 1.48–1.70 (m, 3H).

 

MS (ESI+): m/z, 358.06 ([M + H]+).

Synthesis of tetrazines from gem-difluoroalkenes under aerobic conditions at room temperature

Synthesis of tetrazines from gem-difluoroalkenes under aerobic conditions at room temperature

Green Chem., 2017, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C6GC03494B, Paper

Zheng Fang, Wen-Li Hu, De-Yong Liu, Chu-Yi Yu, Xiang-Guo Hu
A procedure for the synthesis of tetrazines from gem-difluoroalkenes under aerobic conditions has been developed.

An efficient and green procedure for the synthesis of tetrazines has been developed based on an old chemistry reported by Carboni in 1958. Both symmetric and asymmetric 3,6-disubstituted 1,2,4,5-tetrazines can be obtained in moderate to high yields from the corresponding gem-difluoroalkenes under aerobic conditions at room temperature. This work represents a rare example that ambient air is utilized as an oxidant for the synthesis of tetrazines.

Synthesis of tetrazines from gem-difluoroalkenes under aerobic conditions at room temperature

Zheng Fang,^a   Wen-Li Hu,^a   De-Yong Liu,^a  Chu-Yi Yu^ab and   Xiang-Guo Hu*^a  

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National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, P. R. China
 E-mail: huxiangg@iccas.ac.cn

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Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Science (BNLMS), CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China

Green Chem., 2017, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C6GC03494B

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3,6−bis([1,1'−biphenyl]−4−ylmethyl)−1,2,4,5−tetra zine (3a). (41 mg, 83%). purple solid;

m.p. 200−202°C;

IR(KBr) nmax/cm−1 2924, 2850, 1488, 1451, 1432, 1388, 851, 750;

1 H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) 7.55−7.33 (m, 18H), 4.65 (s, 4H).

 13C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl3) δ 169.2, 140.6, 140.4, 134.8, 129.7, 128.8, 127.6, 127.4, 127.1, 40.9;

HRMS (ESI): calcd. for C28H22N4 [M+H]+ 415.19172, found 415.19124.



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One-Pot Reductive Cyclisations of Nitroanilines to Imidazoles

Hana and co-workers ( Synlett 2010, 18, 2759−2764) from Genentech have developed a single-step procedure for conversion of 2-nitro aromatic amines to benzimidazoles. Addition of ammonium chloride proved necessary as Fe powder and formic acid alone was ineffective for nitro reduction. These conditions were compatible with a variety of functional groups on the aromatic, including boronate esters. The methodology was also extended to nitro aminopyridines but failed to deliver the desired product with isoxazole or pyrazole reactants.

Mild and General One-Pot Reduction and Cyclization of Aromatic and Heteroaromatic 2-Nitroamines to Bicyclic 2H-Imidazoles

Emily J. Hanan*, Bryan K. Chan, Anthony A. Estrada, Daniel G. Shore, Joseph P. Lyssikatos

*Discovery Chemistry, Genentech, Inc., 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA, Email: hanan.emilygene.com

E. J. Hanan, B. K. Chan, A. A. Estrada, D. G. Shore, J. P. Lyssikatos, Synlett, 2010, 2759-2764.

DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1259007

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Abstract

A one-pot procedure for the conversion of aromatic and heteroaromatic 2-nitroamines into bicyclic 2H-benzimidazoles employs formic acid, iron powder, and NH₄Cl as additive to reduce the nitro group and effect the imidazole cyclization with high-yielding conversions generally within one to two hours. The compatibility with a wide range of functional groups demonstrates the general utility of this procedure.

see article for more examples

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1-Bromo-4-fluoro-2-((2-iodobenzyl)oxy)benzene

1-Bromo-4-fluoro-2-((2-iodobenzyl)oxy)benzene

CAS 1161931-51-6

 

Mp 89.8–92.3 °C.

IR (neat, ATR): 3072 (w), 1482 (s), 1451 (s), 1294 (s), 1294 (s) cm^–1.

¹H NMR (399 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 5.12 (s, 2H), 6.81 (td, J = 8.49, 2.77 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (td, J = 7.64, 1.65 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (dd, J = 10.90, 2.82 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (td, J = 7.52, 0.92 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (dd, J = 7.64, 1.41 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J = 8.66, 6.23 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J = 7.83, 0.83 Hz, 1H).

¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 74.5, 99.2, 102.4 (d, J = 27.1 Hz), 105.8 (d, J = 3.4 Hz), 108.9 (d, J = 22.5 Hz), 128.5, 129.8, 130.3, 133.6 (d, J = 9.9 Hz), 138.0, 139.2, 155.4 (d, J = 10.7 Hz), 162.2 (d, J = 244.3 Hz).

GCMS: m/z [M]⁺ calcd for C₁₃H₉BrFIO: 405.88600; found: 405.88620.

1H AND 13C NMR PREDICT

   

Org. Process Res. Dev., Article ASAP

DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.6b00368

 

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Brc2ccc(F)cc2OCc1ccccc1I

Improving the efficiency of the Diels-Alder process by using flow chemistry and zeolite catalysis

Improving the efficiency of the Diels-Alder process by using flow chemistry and zeolite catalysis

Green Chem., 2017, 19,237-248
DOI: 10.1039/C6GC02334G, Paper

S. Seghers, L. Protasova, S. Mullens, J. W. Thybaut, C. V. Stevens
The industrial application of the Diels-Alder reaction for the synthesis of (hetero)cyclic compounds constitutes an important challenge. To tackle the reagent instability problems and corresponding safety issues, the use of a high-pressure and zeolite catalysed microreactor process is presented.

Improving the efficiency of the Diels–Alder process by using flow chemistry and zeolite catalysis

S. Seghers,^a   L. Protasova,^b   S. Mullens,^b  J. W. Thybaut^c and   C. V. Stevens*^a  

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SynBioC Research Group, Department of Sustainable Organic Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
 E-mail: chris.stevens@ugent.be

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VITO, Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek, Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium

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Laboratory for Chemical Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering and Technical Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Technologiepark 914, 9052 Ghent, Belgium

Green Chem., 2017,19, 237-248

DOI: 10.1039/C6GC02334G

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The industrial application of the Diels–Alder reaction for the atom-efficient synthesis of (hetero)cyclic compounds constitutes an important challenge. Safety and purity concerns, related to the instability of the polymerization prone diene and/or dienophile, limit the scalability of the production capacity of Diels–Alder products in a batch mode. To tackle these problems, the use of a high-pressure continuous microreactor process was considered. In order to increase the yields and the selectivity towards the endo-isomer, commercially available zeolites were used as a heterogeneous catalyst in a microscale packed bed reactor. As a result, a high conversion (≥95%) and endo-selectivity (89:11) were reached for the reaction of cyclopentadiene and methyl acrylate, using a 1:1 stoichiometry. A throughput of 0.87 g h⁻¹during at least 7 h was reached, corresponding to a 3.5 times higher catalytic productivity and a 14 times higher production of Diels–Alder adducts in comparison to the heterogeneous lab-scale batch process. Catalyst deactivation was hardly observed within this time frame. Moreover, complete regeneration of the zeolite was demonstrated using a straightforward calcination procedure.







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Copper-catalyzed S-methylation of sulfonyl hydrazides with TBHP for the synthesis of methyl sulfones in water

Copper-catalyzed S-methylation of sulfonyl hydrazides with TBHP for the synthesis of methyl sulfones in water

Green Chem., 2017, 19,112-116
DOI: 10.1039/C6GC03142K, Communication

Yu Yang, Yajie Bao, Qianqian Guan, Qi Sun, Zhenggen Zha, Zhiyong Wang
A copper-catalyzed S-methylation of sulfonyl hydrazides with TBHP for the synthesis of methyl sulfones in water.

A copper-catalyzed S-methylation of sulfonyl hydrazides with TBHP was efficiently developed, providing a variety of methyl sulfones with good to excellent yields. The reaction can be carried out in water smoothly without any ligand or additive under mild conditions and this catalyst-in-water can be recycled several times.

Copper-catalyzed S-methylation of sulfonyl hydrazides with TBHP for the synthesis of methyl sulfones in water

Yu Yang,^a   Yajie Bao,^a   Qianqian Guan,^a   Qi Sun,^a  Zhenggen Zha^a and   Zhiyong Wang*^a  

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Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry and Department of Chemistry & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, P. R. China
 E-mail: zwang3@ustc.edu.cn
Fax: (+86) 551-360-3185

Green Chem., 2017,19, 112-116

DOI: 10.1039/C6GC03142K

General procedures for the synthesis of Arylsulfonyl Hydrazides Arylsulfonyl hydrazides 2b-2s were prepared according to the literature procedure.[1] To a solution of an arylsulfonyl chloride (3.0 mmol) in tetrahyrdofuran (15 mL), was added hydrazine monohydrate (375 mg, 7.5 mmol) dropwise under nitrogen at 0 °C. After vigorous stirring for 30 min at 0 °C, the reaction mixture was added ethyl acetate (60 mL), and washed with saturated brine (3 x 10 mL). The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, concentrated and added to hexane (12 mL) over 5 min. The mixture was filtered, and the collected solid was dried in vacuum.


1-methyl-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzene (3aa).[1] The title compound was prepared according to the general procedure and purified by column chromatography (Petroleum Ether: EtOAc = 3:1) to give a white solid (88 % yield).

1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 7.84-7.82 (d, 2H, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.38- 7.36 (d, 2H, J = 8.0 Hz ), 3.04 (s, 3H), 2.46 ( s, 3H );

13C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl3): 144.7, 137.7, 130.0, 127.3, 44.6, 21.6

Reference [1] G. Yuan, J. Zheng, X. Gao, X. Li, L. Huang, H. Chen and H. Jiang, Chem. Commun., 2012, 48, 7513.

1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 7.84-7.82 (d, 2H, J = 8.0 Hz), 7.38- 7.36 (d, 2H, J = 8.0 Hz ), 3.04 (s, 3H), 2.46 ( s, 3H );

13C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl3): 144.7, 137.7, 130.0, 127.3, 44.6, 21.6

• Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂S
• Molecular weight: 170.229
• CAS Registry Number: 3185-99-7
• Chemical structure: 
  

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