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TEMPO
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
(2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxyl
Other names
(2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxidanyl
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.018.081 Edit this at Wikidata
RTECS number
  • TN8991900
  • InChI=1S/C9H18NO/c1-8(2)6-5-7-9(3,4)10(8)11/h5-7H2,1-4H3 checkY
    Key: QYTDEUPAUMOIOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/C9H18NO/c1-8(2)6-5-7-9(3,4)10(8)11/h5-7H2,1-4H3
    Key: QYTDEUPAUMOIOP-UHFFFAOYAP
  • CC1(CCCC(N1[O])(C)C)C
Properties
C9H18NO
Molar mass 156.25 g/mol
Melting point 36 to 38 °C (97 to 100 °F; 309 to 311 K)
Boiling point sublimes under vacuum
Hazards
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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(2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxyl or (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxidanyl, commonly known as TEMPO, is a chemical compound with the formula (CH2)3(CMe2)2NO. This heterocyclic compound is a red-orange, sublimable solid. As a stable radical, it has applications in chemistry and biochemistry.[1] TEMPO is used as a radical marker, as a structural probe for biological systems in conjunction with electron spin resonance spectroscopy, as a reagent in organic synthesis, and as a mediator in controlled radical polymerization.[2]

Preparation

TEMPO was discovered by Lebedev and Kazarnowskii in 1960.[3] It is prepared by oxidation of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine.

Structure and bonding

The stability of this radical is attributed to the resonance provided by non-bonding electrons on the nitrogen atom, which form a 2c3e (half-) bond between nitrogen and oxygen as well as Hyperconjugation. Additional stability is attributed to the steric protection provided by the four methyl groups adjacent to the aminoxyl group. These methyl groups serve as inert substituents, whereas any CH center adjacent to the aminoxyl would be subject to abstraction by the aminoxyl.[4]

Regardless of the reasons for the stability of the radical, the O–H bond in the hydrogenated derivative (the hydroxylamine) TEMPO–H is weak. With an O–H bond dissociation energy of about 70 kcal/mol, this bond is about 30% weaker than a typical O–H bond.[5]

Application in organic synthesis

See also: Oxoammonium-catalyzed oxidation

TEMPO is employed in organic synthesis as a catalyst for the oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes. The actual oxidant is the N-oxoammonium salt. In a catalytic cycle with sodium hypochlorite as the stoichiometric oxidant, hypochlorous acid generates the N-oxoammonium salt from TEMPO.

One typical reaction example is the oxidation of (S)-(−)-2-methyl-1-butanol to (S)-(+)-2-methylbutanal:[6] 4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol is oxidized to the corresponding carboxylic acid in a system of catalytic TEMPO and sodium hypochlorite and a stoichiometric amount of sodium chlorite.[7] TEMPO oxidations also exhibit chemoselectivity, being inert towards secondary alcohols, but the reagent will convert aldehydes to carboxylic acids.

In cases where secondary oxidizing agents cause side reactions, it is possible to stoichiometrically convert TEMPO to the oxoammonium salt in a separate step. For example, in the oxidation of geraniol to geranial, 4-acetamido-TEMPO is first oxidized to the oxoammonium tetrafluoroborate.[8]

TEMPO can also be employed in nitroxide-mediated radical polymerization (NMP), a controlled free radical polymerization technique that allows better control over the final molecular weight distribution. The TEMPO free radical can be added to the end of a growing polymer chain, creating a "dormant" chain that stops polymerizing. However, the linkage between the polymer chain and TEMPO is weak, and can be broken upon heating, which then allows the polymerization to continue. Thus, the chemist can control the extent of polymerization and also synthesize narrowly distributed polymer chains.

Industrial applications and analogues

TEMPO is sufficiently inexpensive for use on a laboratory scale,[9] however at an industrial scale its price is often prohibitive. Structurally related analogues do exist, which are largely based on 4-hydroxy-TEMPO (TEMPOL). This is produced from acetone and ammonia, via triacetone amine, making it much less expensive. Other alternatives include polymer-supported TEMPO catalysts, which are economic due to their recyclability.[10]

A high volume example of TEMPO-like compounds would be hindered amine light stabilizers which are commonly used as stabilizing additives in plastic.

References

  1. ^ Barriga, S. (2001). "2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO)" (PDF). Synlett. 2001 (4): 563. doi:10.1055/s-2001-12332.
  2. ^ Montanari, F.; Quici, S.; Henry-Riyad, H.; Tidwell, T. T. (2005). "2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin-1-oxyl". Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. John Wiley & Sons. doi:10.1002/047084289X.rt069.pub2.
  3. ^ Lebedev, O. L.; Kazarnovskii, S. N. (1960). "[Catalytic oxidation of aliphatic amines with hydrogen peroxide]". Zhur. Obshch. Khim. 30 (5): 1631–1635. CAN 55:7792.
  4. ^ Zanocco, A. L.; Canetem, A. Y.; Melendez, M. X. (2000). "A Kinetic Study of the Reaction between 2-p-methoxyphenyl-4-phenyl-2-oxazolin-5-one and 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-1-piperidinyl-N-oxide". Boletín de la Sociedad Chilena de Química. 45 (1): 123–129. doi:10.4067/S0366-16442000000100016.
  5. ^ Galli, C. (2009). "Nitroxyl radicals". Chemistry of Hydroxylamines, Oximes and Hydroxamic Acids. Vol. 2. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 705–750. ISBN 978-0-470-51261-6. LCCN 2008046989.
  6. ^ Anelli, P. L.; Montanari, F.; Quici, S. (1990). "A General Synthetic Method for the Oxidation of Primary Alcohols to Aldehydes: (S)-(+)-2-Methylbutanal". Organic Syntheses. 69: 212{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link); Collected Volumes, vol. 8, p. 367.
  7. ^ Zhao, M. M.; Li, J.; Mano, E.; Song, Z. J.; Tschaen, D. M. (2005). "Oxidation of Primary Alcohols to Carboxylic Acids with Sodium Chlorite catalyzed by TEMPO and Bleach: 4-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid". Organic Syntheses. 81: 195{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link).
  8. ^ Bobbitt, J. M.; Merbouh, N. (2005). "2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-". Organic Syntheses. 82: 80{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link).
  9. ^ "TEMPO". Sigma-Aldrich.
  10. ^ Ciriminna, R.; Pagliaro, M. (2010). "Industrial Oxidations with Organocatalyst TEMPO and Its Derivatives". Organic Process Research & Development. 14 (1): 245–251. doi:10.1021/op900059x.
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