Catalytic O-O activation chemistry mediated by iron hangman porphyrins with a wide range of proton-donating abilities

Leng Leng Chng, Christopher J. Chang, Daniel G. Nocera

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Abstract

(Matrix presented) A library of hanging porphyrin xanthene (HPX) compounds containing pendant groups with various proton-donating abilities (pK a ranging from ∼2 to 25) has been synthesized. Their corresponding chloroiron(III) complexes promote the catalase-like disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide. The overall activity and turnover numbers (TONs) are maximal for iron HPX complexes bearing acidic hydrogen-bond pendants. These results establish that careful control of intramolecular proton inventory can dramatically influence the catalytic activation of O-O bonds.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2421-2424
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic letters
Volume5
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 10 2003
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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