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 language | English (US) |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 2421-2424 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic letters |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 10 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry