2017
DOI: 10.1039/c7cc02541f
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An autocatalytic cycle in autoxidation of triethylborane

Abstract: An autocatalytic cycle was found in the mechanism of autoxidation of triethylborane using density functional theory calculations. The reaction starts with the generation of an ethyl radical via slow homolytic substitution. Fast radical propagation then takes place through a catalytic cycle in which the ethyl radical acts as a catalyst.

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“…Trialkyl boranes readily undergo radical reactions generating alkyl radicals. Such processes can be initiated by oxygen, light or radical initiators, such as AIBN (Azobisisobutyronitrile) [54,55]. Additionally, ditellurides have been demonstrated to easily react with alkyl radicals, exhibiting remarkable radical-trapping activity [56].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Trialkyl boranes readily undergo radical reactions generating alkyl radicals. Such processes can be initiated by oxygen, light or radical initiators, such as AIBN (Azobisisobutyronitrile) [54,55]. Additionally, ditellurides have been demonstrated to easily react with alkyl radicals, exhibiting remarkable radical-trapping activity [56].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A recent work by density functional theory calculations proposed that the autoxidation was an autocatalytic process in which the alkyl radical acted as a catalyst. 20 The initiation step between trialkylborane and oxygen had limited role for formation of alkyl radical. It is noteworthy that the alkyl radical was dominant and acted as activating species in radical reaction.…”
Section: As Radical Initiators In Conventional and Pseudoliving Radicmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Besides the reactions mentioned above, other processes and intermediates might also be involved. A recent work by density functional theory calculations proposed that the autoxidation was an autocatalytic process in which the alkyl radical acted as a catalyst . The initiation step between trialkylborane and oxygen had limited role for formation of alkyl radical.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[7] Ar ecent theoretical study hass upported that it is autocatalyticint he alkyl radical. [59] The high reactivity of borane autoxidation makest his system the methodo fc hoice for radical reactions at very low temperatures. For example, the polymerization of vinyl chloride has been shown to be feasible even at À78 8C.…”
Section: Trialkylborane Initiatorsmentioning
confidence: 99%