Investigation of Novel Peptide Chiral Selectors Prepared by Solid-Phase Synthesis with a tert-Butoxycarbonyl Amino Acid

A new class of chiral stationary phases (CSP) with peptide chiral selectors was prepared by solid-phase synthesis with a tert-butoxycarbonyl-L-amino acid on silica. The type of amino acid that is favorable for this class of CSP is discussed. Using the CSP with the phenylalanine peptide selector, the effect of peptide length on the enantioselectivity was investigated in normal-phase mode. The applicability of the CSP with a phenylalanine peptide to chiral ligand-exchange chromatography was also examined.

     

Highlighting the possible secondary interactions in the role of balhimycin and its analogues for enantiorecognition in capillary electrophoresis

It is believed that the enantiorecognition mechanism based on macrocyclic antibiotics involves multimodal interactions via hydrogen bonding, π–π interaction, steric hindrance, hydrophobic interaction and so on. A variety of enantiomeric N-benzoylated amino acids were separated using balhimycin (A) or its analogues bromobalhimycin (B) and dechlorobalhimycin (C) as chiral mobile phase additive using a CE method, which combined the partial filling technique with the dynamic coating technique and the co-EOF electrophoresis technique. The enantioresolution and the migration time were highly relevant to the structure of analytes, especially to the substitutions on the N-tagged benzoyl moiety of the amino acids. A steric effect and π–π interaction based mechanism is proposed in order to explain some observed enantioresolution differences between positional isomers. Notably dechlorobalhimycin exhibited the best enantioresolution for several N-benzoylated derivatives of leucine, which was rarely observed for N-dansylated amino acid derivatives. The hydrophobicity difference of the aglycone pocket among three chiral selectors was assumed to account for this behaviour.     

2-Acyl-dimedones as UV-active protective agents for chiral amino acids: enantiomer separations of the derivatives on chiral anion exchangers

2-Acetyldimedone and 12 related compounds were employed as UV-active pre-column derivatizing agents for amino acids. Direct enantioseparation of the products was achieved using chiral anion exchanger stationary phases in polar-organic mobile phase mode. Under basic conditions, the reagents´ cyclic β-tricarbonyl motifs can give rise to exo- and endocyclic enols through tautomerization. However, with primary amines (proteinogenic and unusual amino acids, aminosulfonic and aminophosphonic acids), we exclusively observed the formation of exocyclic enamine-type products. Reaction yields depended strongly on the 2-acyl modification of the reagent; in particular, we observed a significant decrease when electronegative or sterically demanding substituents were present in α-position to the exocyclic carbonyl group. In addition to improving UV detectability of the products, the introduction of this protective group facilitated successful enantiomer separations of the amino acid derivatives on Cinchona-based chiral anion exchangers. Particularly high enantiomer selectivity was observed in combination with stationary phases bearing a new variation of selectors with π-acidic (electron-poor) bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl groups. No racemization of the analytes occurred at any stage of the analytical method including the deprotection, which was achieved with hydrazine.

(l)- or (d)-Valine tert-butylamide grafted on permethylated β-cyclodextrin derivatives as new mixed binary chiral selectors: Versatile tools for capillary gas chromatographic enantioseparation

This work deals with the synthesis of two mixed binary chiral selectors prepared by grafting (l)- or (d)-valine tert-butylamide on permethylated cyclodextrin macrocycle. The enantioselective properties of the new chiral selectors diluted in OV11 polysiloxane (35% phenyl- and 65% methylsiloxane) were investigated by means of injections of 117 racemic mixtures. The mixed chiral selectors with (l)-valine and, to a lesser extent with (d)-valine, were found to have an improved enantioselectivity toward amino acid derivatives by comparison to permethylated cyclodextrin. The enantioseparation capability of these new chiral selectors has proven to be slightly less efficient than Chirasil-l-Val (Alltech) for amino acid derivatives, but it has been extended to include terpenes, lactones, esters, aliphatic compounds and aryl alcohols.     

Identification of chiral selectors for improved enantioseparation based on molecular interaction fields

Chiral sulfoxide drugs such as omeprazole, lansoprazole and pantoprazole were chromatographed on three chiral stationary phases (CSP), using amylose tris-(phenylcarbamate) derivatives in the reversed-phase mode. The retention factors (k) and chromatographic partition coefficients (k_w), obtained by extrapolation of the first according to the linear Snyder equation, were analyzed employing molecular interaction fields (MIF) of eluted analytes. Based on the generated MIF, chiral selectors could be identified for improving enantiomeric separation performance of the respective sulfoxides. The method is useful for predicting the complementarities between CSP and analytes, and thus to help the selection of appropriate stationary phases prior to their preparation.     

Design,Preparation and Application of a New π‐Basic Chiral Stationary Phase for the Liquid Chromatographic Separation of Enantiomers

A new reciprocal π‐basic chiral stationary phase (CSP) was designed based on the reciprocity conception of chiral recognition and prepared starting from (S)‐leucine. The CSP thus prepared was applied in resolving various π‐acidic N‐(3,5‐dinitrobenzoyl)‐α‐amino amides and esters and found to be very effective. Especially, N‐(3,5‐dinitrobenzoyl)‐α‐amino N,N‐dialkyl amides were resolved very well on the new reciprocal CSP. From the chromatographic resolution results and based on the reciprocity conception of chiral recognition with the aid of Corey/Pauling/Koltan (CPK) molecular model studies, a chiral recognition mechanism which utilizes π‐π interaction and simultaneously two hydrogen bonding interactions between the CSP and the analyte has been proposed. The CSP prepared in this study was also successful in resolving 3,5‐dinitrophenylcarbamate derivatives of 2‐hydroxycarboxylic acid esters.     

Synthesis of enantiomerically pure inherently chiral calix[4]arenes using the meta-substitution strategy

A meta-substituted aminocalix[4]arene 4 immobilized in the cone conformation was prepared via mercuration of the starting tetra-propoxy derivative, followed by nitrosation and reduction reactions. Acylation of the amino group by chiral amino acid residues ((S)-N-trifluoroacetyl-Ala or (S)-N-trifluoroacetyl-Phe) allowed for the preparation of diastereomeric amides that were separated by preparative TLC on silica gel. Subsequent cyclization under Bischler-Napieralski reaction conditions yielded calixarenes 7b and 7c bearing an oxazole moiety in the meta position instead of the expected upper rim-bridged compounds. The reaction sequence represents a straightforward approach towards enantiomerically pure inherently chiral calix[4]arene derivatives (without HPLC separation steps). The absolute configuration of the enantiomers were confirmed by single crystal structure determination (X-ray).     

Catalytic Access to Chiral δ-Lactams via Nucleophilic Dearomatization of Pyridine Derivatives

Nitrogen-bearing rings are common features in the molecular structures of modern drugs, with chiral δ-lactams being an important subclass due to their known pharmacological properties. Catalytic dearomatization of preactivated pyridinium ion derivatives emerged as a powerful method for the rapid construction of chiral N-heterocycles. However, direct catalytic dearomatization of simple pyridine derivatives are scarce and methodologies yielding chiral δ-lactams are yet to be developed. Herein, we describe an enantioselective C4-dearomatization of methoxypyridine derivatives for the preparation of functionalised enantioenriched δ-lactams using chiral copper catalysis. Experimental ¹³C kinetic isotope effects and density functional theory calculations shed light on the reaction mechanism and the origin of enantioselectivity.     

Synthesis of novel chiral imidazolium stationary phases and their enantioseparation evaluation by high-performance liquid chromatography

Two novel chiral stationary phases (CSPs) were prepared by bonding chiral imidazoliums on the surface of silica gel. The chiral imidazoles were derivatized from chiral amines, 1-phenylethylamine and 1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine. The obtained CSPs were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and elemental analysis (EA), demonstrating the bonding densities of CSP 1 and CSP 2 were 0.43 mmol g⁻¹ and 0.40 mmol g⁻¹, respectively. These two CSPs could be used to availably separate 8 pharmaceuticals, 7 mandelic acid/its derivatives, 2 1-phenylethylamine derivatives, 1 1,1′-bi-2-naphthol, and 1 camphorsulfonic acid in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). It is found that CSP 1 could effectively enantioseparate most chiral analytes, especially the acidic components, while CSP 2 could enantiorecognize all chiral analytes, although a number of components did not achieve baseline separation. Additionally, the effects of mobile phase composition, mobile phase pH and salt content, chiral selector structures, and analyte structures on the enantiorecognitions of the two CSPs were investigated. It is found that high acetonitrile content in mobile phases was conducive to enantiorecognition. Mobile phase pH and salt content could alter the retention behaviors of different enantiomers of the same chiral compound, resulting in better enantioresolution. Moreover, both chiral selector structures and substituted groups of analytes played a significant role in the separation of chiral solutes.     

A study of chiral recognition for NBD-derivatives on a Pirkle-type chiral stationary phase.

A chiral stationary phase (CSP 1) derived from an (S)-N-3,5-dinitrobenzoyl-1-naphthylglycine showed excellent enantiomeric separation for amino acid derivatives with a fluorogenic reagent, 4-fluoro-7-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole (NBD-F), in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). We compared elution profiles (separation factor and elution order) of NBD-amino acids and their analogs on HPLC, to determine the diastereomeric complex between the chiral moiety of CSP 1 and NBD-amino acid, which is responsible for the chiral recognition. (1)H-NMR studies of a mixture of model compound of CSP 1 and NBD-Ala suggest that the diastereomeric complex is composed of two hydrogen bonding sites at the amino proton and oxygen atom, and a pi-pi interaction by the benzofurazan structure (2,1,3-benzoxadiazole) of NBD-amino acid. Furthermore CSP 1 was able to separate esters, amides and alpha-methyl amino acids derivatized with NBD-F.     

NMR and HPLC study of chiral selectors with naphthyl unit

Doubling of resonances in NMR spectra of chiral selectors with naphthyl group attached to the tertiary amide nitrogen atom has been noticed what revealed the presence of two isomers. To test the enantiorecognition ability of these chiral selectors they are covalently bonded to the HPLC silica gel. Those kind of chiral stationary phases were compared with analogous commercial leucine chiral stationary phase. They exhibit the better enantioseparation results which indicate that the existence of cis/trans isomers does not have the negative influence on their enantioselective ability.

Preparation of l-Nα-Fmoc-4-[di-(tert-butyl)phosphonomethyl]phenylalanine from l-tyrosine

The unnatural amino acid analogue, 4-(phosphonomethyl)phenylalanine (Pmp, 2), has proven to be a valuable tool for studying protein-tyrosine kinase dependent signal transduction, where it is most often incorporated into peptides or peptide mimetics as a phosphatase-stable phosphotyrosyl mimetic. Although Pmp has been prepared previously bearing a number of protection strategies, the N^α-Fmoc 4-[di-(tert-butyl)phosphonomethyl] phenylalanine form [(N^α-Fmoc-l-Pmp(^tBu₂)-OH, 3] is particularly attractive since it can be cleanly introduced into peptides using standard Fmoc protocols. Synthesis of 3 was first reported as its (d/l)-racemate, and subsequently as its l-3 enantiomer, with the latter synthesis having relied on induction of chirality using a camphor sultam auxillary. Reported herein is an alternate enantioselective synthesis of l-3 in high enantiomeric purity by procedures which derive the stereochemistry of the final product directly from the starting amino acid, without the need for chiral induction. A key feature of the route is the racemization-free nucleophilic substitution of lithium di-tert-butyl phosphite onto protected 4-bromomethylphenylalanine (17).     

Chiral recognition in the solid state: crystallographically characterized diastereomeric co-crystals between a synthetic chiral selector (Whelk-O1) and a representative chiral analyte

Designed to distinguish between the enantiomers of compounds possessing commonly occurring structural features, the chiral selector used in the chiral stationary phase (CSP) 1 (Whelk-O1) is broadly applicable. In an effort to further the understanding of the mechanism of chiral recognition with this chiral selector, both diastereomeric combinations of selector 1 and a representative analyte, the pivalamide of p-bromo-α-phenylethylamine, 2, were successfully co-crystallized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal corresponding to the complex that is more stable in solution is consistent with our previously reported chiral recognition model. The aromatic portion of 2 is in the cleft of selector 1, displaying both face-to-face and face-to-edge π–π interactions as well as a hydrogen bond between the benzamide proton of the selector and the carbonyl oxygen of the analyte. For the crystal corresponding to the complex, which is less stable in solution, the aromatic portion of 2 is not in the cleft of selector 1, having approached from the opposite face of the π-acidic dinitrobenzamide moiety so as to undergo face-to-face π–π and hydrogen bonding interactions. Comparisons of these structures and their relevance to enantioselective chromatography are also discussed.     

The Separation of Alanine Enatiomer Derivatives by the Proton‐Inhibition Method

Better peak shapes and complete separation of amino‐3,5‐dinitro derivatives by (S)‐N‐(2‐naphthyl)alanine derived chiral stationary phase (CSP) is achieved by adding a trace amount of acetic acid in the mobile phase. This method provides an indication of its broad applicability on direct separation of a series of amino‐containing enantiomers on CSP. In addition, the reversed elution order was obtained on its enatiomeric CSP.     

Catalytic enantioselective reactions. Part 18: Preparation of 3-deoxy-3-N,N-dialkylamino-1,2;5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-d-altritol derivatives from d-mannitol and their applications for catalytic enantioselective addition of dialkylzinc to aldehydes

A series of new chiral β-aminoalcohols, 3-deoxy-3-N,N-dialkylamino-1,2;5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-d-altritol derivatives 2–4 possessing a variety of amine substituents at the 3-position and thiol or acetylthio group at the 4-position was prepared from d-mannitol and enantioselective additions of diethylzinc to aldehydes using them as chiral catalysts were examined.     

Impact of amines as co-modifiers on the enantioseparation of various amino acid derivatives on a tert-butyl carbamoylated quinine-based chiral stationary phase

A tert-butyl carbamoylated quinine-based chiral stationary phase (CSP) for direct enantiomer separation of various natural and unnatural amino acid derivatives was studied. The influence of functional groups in the amino acid side chains upon the enantioseparation is discussed with the aim of realizing contributions to their overall chiral recognition. The effects of various amines as co-modifiers upon retention and overall enantioselectivity of amino acid derivatives in polar organic solvents was systematically investigated. In general, retention times decreased with increasing amine concentrations without a distinct alteration of enantioselectivity. All analytes were rapidly resolved on the CSP with the methanol-based mobile phase containing 87 mM acetic acid and 7 mM triethylamine.     

Efficient enantiorecognition of ruthenium(II) complexes by silica-bound teicoplanin

A series of chiral tris-diimine ruthenium(II) complexes have been resolved by HPLC on a chiral stationary phase. The stationary phase (CSP1) was prepared by covalent attachment of the glycopeptide antibiotic teicoplanin to isocyanate activated silica gel. CSP1 selectively retains the enantiomers of [Ru(L)₃]²⁺ (L=2,2′-bypyridine (bpy), 1,10-phenanthroline and 4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline), with a preference for the Δ isomer. For the mixed-ligand complexes [Ru(bpy)₂pztr]⁺ and [Ru(bpy)₂pytr]⁺ (Hpztr=3-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,2,4-triazole, Hpytr=3-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2,4-triazole), where the triazole unit is bound to the metal centre either through the N² or the N⁴ nitrogen of the ring, CSP1 discriminates both the enantiomers and the regioisomers. Diastereo- and enantioselective association was also observed between CSP1 and the stereoisomers of the dinuclear complex ((Ru(bpy)₂)₂bpt]³⁺ (Hbpt=3,5-bis(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2,4-triazole), with differences in binding affinities of 1.4 kJ/mol between the homochiral enantiomers.     

Resolution of N-acyl-1-naphthylalkylamide on amide and sulfonamide-derived π-acidic chiral stationary phases

Two π-acidic chiral stationary phases (CSP 3, CSP 4) were prepared by connecting the N-3,5-dinitrobenzamide derivative or 2,4-dinitrobenzenesulfonamide derivative of (S)-leucinol to silica gel through the carbamate linkage. The CSPs were applied in resolving seven racemic N-acyl-1-naphthylaminoalkanes by chiral HPLC, and the chromatographic resolution results were compared. From the comparison of the resolution results of the two CSPs, the role of amide and sulfonamide group in each chiral selector of CSP 3 and CSP 4 and an iso-butyl and phenyl group on the chiral center of each CSP 2 and CSP 3 were explained.     

Synthesis and chiral recognition ability of O-phenyl ethylphosphonothioic acid with a conformationally flexible phenoxy group for CH/π interaction

Enantiopure O-phenyl ethylphosphonothioic acid 1 was easily obtained by the enantioseparation of racemic 1, which was prepared from commercially available phosphorothioic trichloride in four steps. Enantiopure 1 was found to show an excellent chiral recognition ability for various 1-arylethylamine derivatives during the diastereomeric salt formation. In particular, enantiopure 1 was able to recognize the chirality of o- and m-substituted 1-arylethylamine derivatives, of which the chirality is generally difficult to establish by conventional resolving agents. X-ray crystallographic analyses of the less-soluble diastereomeric salts revealed that the conformation of the phenoxy group in enantiopure 1 could change in the diastereomeric salt crystals and that the excellent chiral recognition ability of enantiopure 1 resulted from the effective CH/π interaction of the phenoxy phenyl group.