Lewis acid improved dioxygen activation by a non-heme iron(<scp>ii</scp>) complex towards tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase activity for olefin oxygenation
Guangjian Liao, Fuming Mei, Zhuqi Chen, Guochuan Yin
Abstract
-substituted styrene oxygenations was observed in the presence of a stronger Lewis acid, disclosing the enhanced electrophilic oxygenation capability of the putative iron(III) superoxo species through its electrostatic interaction with a stronger Lewis acid. Thereof, this work has demonstrated a new strategy in catalyst design for dioxygen activation and catalysis for olefin oxygenation, a significant process in the chemical industry.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryCatalysisLewis acids and basesOlefin fiberDioxygenaseBond cleavagePhotochemistryStereochemistryHemeMedicinal chemistryOrganic chemistryEnzymeMetal-Catalyzed Oxygenation MechanismsOxidative Organic Chemistry ReactionsCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts