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  • Organometallic Chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Synthetic Chemistry

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  • Vitamin B12 is a vital cofactor in numerous enzymatic reactions.
  • Beyond its cofactor role, Vitamin B12 derivatives exhibit catalytic potential in C-C bond-forming reactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how structural modifications of corrin rings affect their catalytic efficiency.
  • To explore the influence of substituents at c-, d-, and meso-positions on catalytic performance.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of corrin derivatives with varied substituents using conventional and microwave-assisted techniques.
  • Testing catalytic activity in the model reaction of 1,1-diphenylethylene with ethyl diazoacetate.
  • Complementary analyses including cyclic voltammetry and Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations.

Main Results:

  • Corrin derivatives were successfully synthesized and characterized.
  • Catalytic testing revealed that modifications at the c- or d-positions significantly impact both the yield and selectivity of the C-C bond-forming reaction.
  • DFT calculations and cyclic voltammetry provided mechanistic insights.

Conclusions:

  • The study demonstrates a clear structure-activity relationship for Vitamin B12 derivatives in catalysis.
  • Strategic modifications at the c- and d-positions of the corrin ring are key to optimizing catalytic efficacy for C-C bond formation.