Catalytic C(β)–O Bond Cleavage of Lignin in a One-Step Reaction Enabled by a Spin-Center Shift
作者:Qilei Zhu、Daniel G. Nocera
DOI:10.1021/acscatal.1c04008
日期:2021.11.19
A challenge to the utilization of lignin as a feedstock for aromatic fine chemicals lies in selective cleavage of copious β-O-4 linkages. A photocatalytic strategy for the selective cleavage of the C(β)–O bonds of model substrates and natural lignin extracts is achieved by a redox-neutral, catalytic cycle that does not require stoichiometric reagents. Mechanistic studies reveal the generation of a thiyl
利用木质素作为芳香精细化学品原料的挑战在于大量 β- O -4 键的选择性裂解。选择性裂解模型底物和天然木质素提取物的 C(β)-O 键的光催化策略是通过不需要化学计量试剂的氧化还原中性催化循环实现的。机理研究揭示了硫自由基的产生,该自由基源自胱氨酸衍生的 H 原子转移催化剂,引发自旋中心位移 (SCS),导致 C(β)-O 键断裂。SCS 反应性让人联想到发生在核糖核苷酸还原酶活性位点的 C(β)-O 键裂解化学反应。