Werner transition‐metal complex (WTMC)‐mediated mild and efficient chemo‐selective acylation of phenols and anilines under solvent‐free condition

Werner‐type transition‐metal complexes (WTMC) such as [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2, Cu[(NH3)4]SO4, Mn(acac)3, Ni[(NH3)6]Cl2, Ni[(en)3]S2O3, and Hg[Co(SCN)4] efficiently promote the chemoselective acetylation of phenols and anilines under solvent‐free condition. The results of this study clearly shows that the op...

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Published in:Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society (Taipei) 2018-09, Vol.65 (9), p.1104-1109
Main Authors: Sarief, Abdulla, Haque, SK Manirul, Feroze, Syed Mudabbir, Arifuddin, Mohammed
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Language:English
Subjects:
Acetylation
Acylation
Ammonia
Anhydrides
anilines
Coordination compounds
Copper
Manganese
Nickel
Phenols
Solvents
solvent‐free condition
Werner‐type transition‐metal complexes (WTMC)
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Summary:Werner‐type transition‐metal complexes (WTMC) such as [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2, Cu[(NH3)4]SO4, Mn(acac)3, Ni[(NH3)6]Cl2, Ni[(en)3]S2O3, and Hg[Co(SCN)4] efficiently promote the chemoselective acetylation of phenols and anilines under solvent‐free condition. The results of this study clearly shows that the optimal condition for the acetylation of anilines/phenols (1 mmol) (2a–r) with acetic anhydride (1.2 mmol) in the presence of WTMC (1 mmol) and two drops of H3PO4 on heating for 10 min under solvent‐free condition gives the corresponding acetanilides/phenyl acetate (3a–r) in good to excellent yield. Furthermore, the method is simple, efficient, chemoselective, and eco‐friendly under solvent‐free condition for the acetylation of anilines and phenols promoted by WTMC by using acetic anhydrate as the acetylating agent. The simple preparation of the catalyst, easy procedure of the acetylation reaction, and simple work‐up indicate the importance of WTMC for such reactions. Werner‐type transition‐metal complexes (WTMC) such as [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2, Cu[(NH3)4]SO4, Mn(acac)3, Ni[(NH3)6]Cl2, Ni[(en)3]S2O3, and Hg[Co(SCN)4] efficiently promote the chemoselective acetylation of anilines and phenols (2a–r) under solvent‐free condition to give the corresponding acetanilides/phenyl acetate (3a–r) in good to excellent yield. Furthermore, the present method is simple, efficient, chemoselective, and eco‐friendly under solvent‐free condition for the acetylation of anilines and phenols promoted by WTMC by using acetic anhydrate as the acetylating agent.
ISSN:0009-4536
2192-6549
DOI:10.1002/jccs.201800013