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Au25 clusters as electron-transfer catalysts induced the intramolecular cascade reaction of 2-nitrobenzonitrile.

ABSTRACT: Design of atomically precise metal nanocluster catalysts is of great importance in understanding the essence of the catalytic reactions at the atomic level. Here, for the first time, Au25(z) nanoslusters were employed as electron transfer catalysts to induce an intramolecular cascade reaction at ambient conditions and gave rise to high conversion (87%) and selectivity (96%). Electron spin-resonance spectra indeed confirmed the consecutive electron transfer process and the formation of N radical. UV-vis absorption spectra also verified Au25(z) was intact after the catalytic circle. Our research may open up wide opportunities for extensive organic reactions catalyzed by Au25(z).

SUBMITTER: Chong H

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3827600 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Au25 clusters as electron-transfer catalysts induced the intramolecular cascade reaction of 2-nitrobenzonitrile.

Chong Hanbao H Li Peng P Wang Shuxin S Fu Fangyu F Xiang Ji J Zhu Manzhou M Li Yadong Y

Scientific reports 20131114

Design of atomically precise metal nanocluster catalysts is of great importance in understanding the essence of the catalytic reactions at the atomic level. Here, for the first time, Au25(z) nanoslusters were employed as electron transfer catalysts to induce an intramolecular cascade reaction at ambient conditions and gave rise to high conversion (87%) and selectivity (96%). Electron spin-resonance spectra indeed confirmed the consecutive electron transfer process and the formation of N radical. ...[more]

PMID: 24225495

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