Disclosed is a method for producing a mono-cross-coupled aromatic compound (3-1) having one less leaving group than an aromatic compound (1) having at least two leaving groups, the method comprising: preparing the aromatic compound (1) having at least two leaving groups; preparing a compound (2) capable of undergoing a cross-coupling reaction selected from an aromatic boronic acid (2-1), an aromatic amino compound (2-2), a diboronic acid ester (2-3), an aromatic compound (2-4) having a hydroxyl group and an aromatic compound (2-5) having a thiol group; and performing a cross-coupling reaction of the aromatic compound (1) having at least two leaving groups with the compound (2) in the presence of a palladium catalyst and a base, in the absence of a solvent.

Disclosed is a method for producing a mono-cross-coupled aromatic compound (3-1) having one less leaving group than an aromatic compound (1) having at least two leaving groups, the method comprising: preparing the aromatic compound (1) having at least two leaving groups; preparing a compound (2) capable of undergoing a cross-coupling reaction selected from an aromatic boronic acid (2-1), an aromatic amino compound (2-2), a diboronic acid ester (2-3), an aromatic compound (2-4) having a hydroxyl group and an aromatic compound (2-5) having a thiol group; and performing a cross-coupling reaction of the aromatic compound (1) having at least two leaving groups with the compound (2) in the presence of a palladium catalyst and a base, in the absence of a solvent.

The present application provides, among other things, compounds and methods for metathesis reactions. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for preparing alkenyl halide with regioselectivity and/or stereoselectivity. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for preparing alkenyl halide with regioselectivity and Z-selectivity. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for preparing alkenyl halide with regioselectivity and E-selectivity. In some embodiments, provided technologies are particularly useful for preparing alkenyl fluorides. In some embodiments, a provided compound useful for metathesis reactions has the structure of formula II-a. In some embodiments, a provided compound useful for metathesis reactions has the structure of formula II-b.

The present application provides, among other things, compounds and methods for metathesis reactions. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for preparing alkenyl halide with regioselectivity and/or stereoselectivity. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for preparing alkenyl halide with regioselectivity and Z-selectivity. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for preparing alkenyl halide with regioselectivity and E-selectivity. In some embodiments, provided technologies are particularly useful for preparing alkenyl fluorides. In some embodiments, a provided compound useful for metathesis reactions has the structure of formula II-a. In some embodiments, a provided compound useful for metathesis reactions has the structure of formula II-b.

Provided are a method for efficiently producing an asymmetric conjugated diyne from an inexpensive and safe alternative compound to hydroxylamine hydrochloride and a method for producing a Z,Z-conjugated diene compound from the asymmetric conjugated diyne compound thus obtained. More specifically, provided is a method for producing an asymmetric conjugated diyne compound comprising a step of subjecting a terminal alkyne compound (1): HC≡C—Z.sup.1—Y.sup.1 to a coupling reaction with an alkynyl halide (2): Y.sup.2—Z.sup.2—C≡C—X by using sodium borohydride in water and an organic solvent in the presence of a copper catalyst and a base to obtain the asymmetric conjugated diyne compound (3): Y.sup.2—Z.sup.2—C≡C—C≡C—Z.sup.1—Y.sup.1. In addition, provided is a method for producing a Z,Z-conjugated diene compound by reducing the resulting asymmetric conjugated diyne compound, or the like.

Provided are a method for efficiently producing an asymmetric conjugated diyne from an inexpensive and safe alternative compound to hydroxylamine hydrochloride and a method for producing a Z,Z-conjugated diene compound from the asymmetric conjugated diyne compound thus obtained. More specifically, provided is a method for producing an asymmetric conjugated diyne compound comprising a step of subjecting a terminal alkyne compound (1): HC≡C—Z.sup.1—Y.sup.1 to a coupling reaction with an alkynyl halide (2): Y.sup.2—Z.sup.2—C≡C—X by using sodium borohydride in water and an organic solvent in the presence of a copper catalyst and a base to obtain the asymmetric conjugated diyne compound (3): Y.sup.2—Z.sup.2—C≡C—C≡C—Z.sup.1—Y.sup.1. In addition, provided is a method for producing a Z,Z-conjugated diene compound by reducing the resulting asymmetric conjugated diyne compound, or the like.

Provided are a method for efficiently producing an asymmetric conjugated diyne from an inexpensive and safe alternative compound to hydroxylamine hydrochloride and a method for producing a Z,Z-conjugated diene compound from the asymmetric conjugated diyne compound thus obtained. More specifically, provided is a method for producing an asymmetric conjugated diyne compound comprising a step of subjecting a terminal alkyne compound (1): HC≡C—Z.sup.1—Y.sup.1 to a coupling reaction with an alkynyl halide (2): Y.sup.2—Z.sup.2—C≡C—X by using sodium borohydride in water and an organic solvent in the presence of a copper catalyst and a base to obtain the asymmetric conjugated diyne compound (3): Y.sup.2—Z.sup.2—C≡C—C≡C—Z.sup.1—Y.sup.1. In addition, provided is a method for producing a Z,Z-conjugated diene compound by reducing the resulting asymmetric conjugated diyne compound, or the like.

A solid-supported catalyst ligand which chelates palladium (II) species to form a complex that functions as a heterogeneous catalyst that is stable and can be recycled without significantly losing any catalytic activity in a variety of chemical transformations, a method for producing the solid-supported catalyst ligand and a method for catalyzing a palladium cross-coupling reaction, such as the Suzuki-Miyaura, Mizoroki-Heck, and Sonagashira reactions.

A solid-supported catalyst ligand which chelates palladium (II) species to form a complex that functions as a heterogeneous catalyst that is stable and can be recycled without significantly losing any catalytic activity in a variety of chemical transformations, a method for producing the solid-supported catalyst ligand and a method for catalyzing a palladium cross-coupling reaction, such as the Suzuki-Miyaura, Mizoroki-Heck, and Sonagashira reactions.

The present application relates to methods for the reduction of halogenated hydrocarbons using compounds of Formula (I): ##STR00001##
wherein the reduction of the halogenated compounds is carried out, for example, under ambient conditions without the need for a transition metal containing co-factor. The present application also relates to methods of recovering precious metals using compounds of Formula (I) that are absorbed onto a support material.