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  • Organometallic Chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Organic Synthesis

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  • Alkene arylation is a crucial transformation in organic synthesis.
  • Developing efficient catalytic systems for C-H functionalization remains a key challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the Rh-catalyzed conversion of olefins and arenes to alkenyl arenes.
  • To evaluate the impact of various ortho- and para-substituted benzoquinone oxidants on reaction outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a Rhodium catalyst precursor [(η2-C2H4)2Rh-(μ-OPiv)]2.
  • Employed 12 ortho- and para-substituted benzoquinone derivatives as in situ oxidants.
  • Performed comparative studies on reaction rate, Markovnikov selectivity, and arene substitution selectivity.
  • Measured quinone reduction potentials using cyclic voltammetry.

Main Results:

  • Ortho-benzoquinone derivatives exhibited significant differences in selectivity, while para-substituted quinones showed minimal variation.
  • Ortho-benzoquinones generally led to faster styrene production rates compared to para-benzoquinones.
  • Specific ortho-benzoquinones formed undesired bicyclo[2.2.2]-oct-5-ene-2,3-dione derivatives as side products.

Conclusions:

  • Ortho-benzoquinone derivatives likely function as bidentate ligands, influencing catalyst activity more than para-benzoquinones.
  • The choice of ortho-benzoquinone oxidant is critical for controlling selectivity in arene alkenylation.
  • Understanding these substituent effects can guide the development of more selective catalytic systems.