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  • Organic Chemistry
  • Sustainable Synthesis
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Alcohols derived from lignocellulose are key sustainable feedstocks.
  • Multicomponent reactions enable rapid synthesis of diverse chemical libraries.
  • Efficient catalytic conversion of alcohols to fine chemicals is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, regioselective catalytic synthesis of pyrimidines.
  • To utilize alcohols as versatile building blocks in multicomponent reactions.
  • To establish a sustainable route for fine chemical production.

Main Methods:

  • An iridium-catalyzed multicomponent reaction involving amidines and alcohols.
  • Utilizing PN5P-Ir-pincer complexes for catalysis.
  • Employing condensation and dehydrogenation reaction steps.

Main Results:

  • Successfully synthesized 38 different pyrimidines with yields up to 93%.
  • Achieved high regioselectivity, enabling unsymmetrical substitution patterns.
  • Demonstrated efficient C-C and C-N bond formation via deoxygenation and aromatization.

Conclusions:

  • Developed a novel, efficient, and regioselective iridium-catalyzed pyrimidine synthesis.
  • The protocol allows for the assembly of complex pyrimidines from four alcohol units.
  • This method offers a sustainable pathway for producing valuable fine chemicals from biomass-derived alcohols.