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The discovery of [Ni(NHC)RCN]2 species and their role as cycloaddition catalysts for the formation of pyridines.

ABSTRACT: The reaction of Ni(COD)(2), IPr, and nitrile affords dimeric [Ni(IPr)RCN](2) in high yields. X-ray analysis revealed these species display simultaneous ?(1)- and ?(2)-nitrile binding modes. These dimers are catalytically competent in the formation of pyridines from the cycloaddition of diynes and nitriles. Kinetic analysis showed the reaction to be first order in [Ni(IPr)RCN](2), zeroth order in added IPr, zeroth order in nitrile, and zeroth order in diyne. Extensive stoichiometric competition studies were performed, and selective incorporation of the exogenous, not dimer bound, nitrile was observed. Post cycloaddition, the dimeric state was found to be largely preserved. Nitrile and ligand exchange experiments were performed and found to be inoperative in the catalytic cycle. These observations suggest a mechanism whereby the catalyst is activated by partial dimer-opening followed by binding of exogenous nitrile and subsequent oxidative heterocoupling.

SUBMITTER: Stolley RM

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3480329 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The discovery of [Ni(NHC)RCN]2 species and their role as cycloaddition catalysts for the formation of pyridines.

Stolley Ryan M RM Duong Hung A HA Thomas David R DR Louie Janis J

Journal of the American Chemical Society 20120904 36

The reaction of Ni(COD)(2), IPr, and nitrile affords dimeric [Ni(IPr)RCN](2) in high yields. X-ray analysis revealed these species display simultaneous η(1)- and η(2)-nitrile binding modes. These dimers are catalytically competent in the formation of pyridines from the cycloaddition of diynes and nitriles. Kinetic analysis showed the reaction to be first order in [Ni(IPr)RCN](2), zeroth order in added IPr, zeroth order in nitrile, and zeroth order in diyne. Extensive stoichiometric competition s ...[more]

PMID: 22917161

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The discovery of [Ni(NHC)RCN]2 species and their role as cycloaddition catalysts for the formation of pyridines.

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The discovery of [Ni(NHC)RCN]2 species and their role as cycloaddition catalysts for the formation of pyridines.

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