High‐Loading Single‐Atom Copper Catalyst Supported on Coordinatively Unsaturated Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> for Selective Synthesis of Homoallylboronates
Tenglong Guo, Nanfang Tang, Feng Lin, Qinghao Shang, Shuai Chen, Haifeng Qi, Xiaoli Pan, Chuntian Wu, Guoliang Xu, Jian Zhang, Dezhu Xu, Yu Cong
Abstract
Abstract Single‐atom catalysts (SACs) as a bridge between hetero‐ and homogeneous catalysis have attracted much attention. However, it is still challenging to generate stable single atoms with high metal loadings, and the application of SACs in traditionally homogeneous catalytic reactions is highly desirable. Herein, a Cu SAC with a high Cu loading of 8.7 wt % supported on coordinatively unsaturated Al 2 O 3 was prepared and used in the amine‐free synthesis of homoallylboranes. Up to 99 % conversion, 95 % 1,4‐selective boration of the enals, and 48–68 % isolated yields of homoallylboranes were achieved, equaling the results of reported homogenous catalysts, and the system was more efficient and stable than nano Cu/γ‐Al 2 O 3 . Mechanistic investigation indicated that Cu‐Bpin species are the active intermediates of selective boration. The superior catalytic and recycling performance of Cu SAC paves an efficient and green path toward selective synthesis of homoallyborane fine chemicals.