Redox Transformations in Advanced Organic Synthesis

A special issue of Organics (ISSN 2673-401X).

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In most synthetic methodologies, redox pathways were involved, with tremendous developments based on their mildness and high compatibility with functional groups without the use of protecting groups. Moreover, radical processes are ideal for the construction of multifunctionalized centers, a process suitable for the synthesis of the core of heterocyclic molecules and natural products with limited steps and in the context of green and sustainable chemistry. In this Special Issue on “Redox Transformations in Advanced Organic Synthesis”, a series of original contributions made by leading experts in the field is expected to highlight recent advances and future perspectives in this emerging topic. These research articles are intended to cover various aspects of green approaches, metal-free procedures and catalytic methodologies, as well as theoretical study and applications, in a diverse range of reactions ranging from synthesis of natural and pharmaceutical products, to water treatment and the medicinal area, and to new organic transformations.

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Keywords

  • Photocatalysis
  • Free radical
  • Organic synthesis
  • Heterocyclic
  • Green chemistry
  • Sustainable chemisrty
  • Redox organic transformation
  • Catalytic reaction

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Mo2C as Pre-Catalyst for the C-H Allylic Oxygenation of Alkenes and Terpenoids in the Presence of H2O2
by Michael G. Kallitsakis, Dimitra K. Gioftsidou, Marina A. Tzani, Panagiotis A. Angaridis, Michael A. Terzidis and Ioannis N. Lykakis
Organics 2022, 3(3), 173-186; https://doi.org/10.3390/org3030014 - 4 Jul 2022
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In this study, commercially available molybdenum carbide (Mo2C) was used, in the presence of H2O2, as an efficient pre-catalyst for the selective C-H allylic oxygenation of several unsaturated molecules into the corresponding allylic alcohols. Under these basic [...] Read more.
In this study, commercially available molybdenum carbide (Mo2C) was used, in the presence of H2O2, as an efficient pre-catalyst for the selective C-H allylic oxygenation of several unsaturated molecules into the corresponding allylic alcohols. Under these basic conditions, an air-stable, molybdenum-based polyoxometalate cluster (Mo-POM) was formed in situ, leading to the generation of singlet oxygen (1O2), which is responsible for the oxygenation reactions. X-ray diffraction, SEM/EDX and HRMS analyses support the formation mainly of the Mo6O192− cluster. Following the proposed procedure, a series of cycloalkenes, styrenes, terpenoids and methyl oleate were successfully transformed into hydroperoxides. After subsequent reduction, the corresponding allylic alcohols were produced with good yields and in lab-scale quantities. A mechanistic study excluded a hydrogen atom transfer pathway and supported the twix-selective oxygenation of cycloalkenes on the more sterically hindered side via the 1O2 generation. Full article
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