Catalytic hydrogenation of olefins by a multifunctional molybdenum-sulfur complex
Abstract Exploration of molybdenum complexes as homogeneous hydrogenation catalysts has garnered significant attention, but hydrogenation of unactivated olefins under mild conditions are scarce. Here, we report the synthesis of a molybdenum complex, [Cp*Mo(Ph2PC6H4S−CH = CH2)(Py)]+ (2), which exhibi...
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| author | Minghui Xue Zhiqiang Peng Keyan Tao Jiong Jia Datong Song Chen-Ho Tung Wenguang Wang |
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| description | Abstract Exploration of molybdenum complexes as homogeneous hydrogenation catalysts has garnered significant attention, but hydrogenation of unactivated olefins under mild conditions are scarce. Here, we report the synthesis of a molybdenum complex, [Cp*Mo(Ph2PC6H4S−CH = CH2)(Py)]+ (2), which exhibits intriguing reactivity toward C2H2 and H2 under ambient pressure. This vinylthioether complex showcases efficient catalytic activity in the hydrogenation of various aromatic and aliphatic alkenes, demonstrating a broad substrate scope without the need for any additives. The catalytic pathway involves an uncommon oxidative addition of H2 to the cationic Mo(II) center, resulting in a Mo(IV) dihydride intermediate. Moreover, complex 2 also shows catalytic activity toward C2H2, leading to the production of polyacetylene and the extension of the vinylthioether ligand into a pendant triene chain. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-58d7165dbaa445f8b5d2568dbcbf57f72024-03-05T16:34:15ZengNature PortfolioNature Communications2041-17232024-01-011511810.1038/s41467-024-45018-3Catalytic hydrogenation of olefins by a multifunctional molybdenum-sulfur complexMinghui Xue0Zhiqiang Peng1Keyan Tao2Jiong Jia3Datong Song4Chen-Ho Tung5Wenguang Wang6School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong UniversityCollege of Chemistry, Beijing Normal UniversityCollege of Chemistry, Beijing Normal UniversitySchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong UniversityDavenport Chemical Research Laboratories, Department of Chemistry, University of TorontoSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong UniversitySchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong UniversityAbstract Exploration of molybdenum complexes as homogeneous hydrogenation catalysts has garnered significant attention, but hydrogenation of unactivated olefins under mild conditions are scarce. Here, we report the synthesis of a molybdenum complex, [Cp*Mo(Ph2PC6H4S−CH = CH2)(Py)]+ (2), which exhibits intriguing reactivity toward C2H2 and H2 under ambient pressure. This vinylthioether complex showcases efficient catalytic activity in the hydrogenation of various aromatic and aliphatic alkenes, demonstrating a broad substrate scope without the need for any additives. The catalytic pathway involves an uncommon oxidative addition of H2 to the cationic Mo(II) center, resulting in a Mo(IV) dihydride intermediate. Moreover, complex 2 also shows catalytic activity toward C2H2, leading to the production of polyacetylene and the extension of the vinylthioether ligand into a pendant triene chain.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-45018-3 |
| spellingShingle | Minghui Xue Zhiqiang Peng Keyan Tao Jiong Jia Datong Song Chen-Ho Tung Wenguang Wang Catalytic hydrogenation of olefins by a multifunctional molybdenum-sulfur complex Nature Communications |
| title | Catalytic hydrogenation of olefins by a multifunctional molybdenum-sulfur complex |
| title_full | Catalytic hydrogenation of olefins by a multifunctional molybdenum-sulfur complex |
| title_fullStr | Catalytic hydrogenation of olefins by a multifunctional molybdenum-sulfur complex |
| title_full_unstemmed | Catalytic hydrogenation of olefins by a multifunctional molybdenum-sulfur complex |
| title_short | Catalytic hydrogenation of olefins by a multifunctional molybdenum-sulfur complex |
| title_sort | catalytic hydrogenation of olefins by a multifunctional molybdenum sulfur complex |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-45018-3 |
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