Catalytic asymmetric reductive Michael cyclization

A highly efficient and chemo-, regio-, diastereo-, and enantioselective organocatalytic tandem conjugate reduction-Michael cyclization of enal enones has been developed. Accordingly, treating the enal enone with a Hantzsch dihydropyridine in the presence of a catalytic amount of an imidazolidinone organocatalyst provides cyclic keto aldehydes in high yields and enantiomeric excesses. The reaction works well with aliphatic and aromatic substrates in the synthesis of five- and six-membered carbacyclic derivatives.     

Gold(I)‐Assisted α‐Allylation of Enals and Enones with Alcohols

The intermolecular α‐allylation of enals and enones occurs by the condensation of variously substituted allenamides with allylic alcohols. Cooperative catalysis by [Au(ItBu)NTf₂] and AgNTf₂ enables the synthesis of a range of densely functionalized α‐allylated enals, enones, and acyl silanes in good yield under mild reaction conditions. DFT calculations support the role of an α‐gold(I) enal/enone as the active nucleophilic species.     

Palladium/Me(3)SiOTf-catalyzed bis-silylation of alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds without involving oxidative addition of disilane

In the presence of a catalytic amount of Me(3)SiOTf and palladium(0), the addition of disilane to alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds proceeds under very mild conditions via eta(3)-siloxyallylpalladium generated by the reaction of enone, enal, or aromatic aldehyde with palladium and Me(3)SiOTf.     

Gold(I)‐Catalyzed Furan‐yne Cyclizations Involving 1,2‐Rearrangement: Efficient Synthesis of Functionalized 1‐Naphthols and Its Application to the Synthesis of Wailupemycin G

Gold‐catalyzed cascade cyclization/1,2‐rearrangement of 1‐(2‐furanyl)phenyl propargyl alcohols has been developed, which provides a rapid and efficient access to multisubstituted 1‐naphthols bearing an enal or enone moiety with high stereoselectivity. The (Z)‐ or (E)‐stereochemistry can be easily controlled by choosing protected‐ or non‐protected substrates. The utility of the methodology has been illustrated in the first total synthesis of wailupemycin G.     

Gold-catalyzed approach to multisubstituted fulvenes via cycloisomerization of furan/ynes

A new approach to functionalized fulvenes with an enone or enal moiety has been developed through gold-catalyzed intramolecular cycloisomerization of furan/ynes with a two-carbon tether in between the furan and the triple bond. The reaction proceeds with complete regioselectivity via a 6-endo-cyclization and high stereoselectivity. Moreover, the E- or Z-stereochemistry of the double bond in fulvene products can be easily controlled by performing the reaction in different solvents.     

Total synthesis of (+/-)-deoxypenostatin A. Approaches to the syntheses of penostatins A and B

A short synthesis of (+/-)-deoxypenostatin A (28) has been carried out using the convergent coupling of dienal 11, epoxide 13, and methylenetriphenylphosphorane (17) to prepare trienol 19 in only two steps. The key step is the Yb(OTf)(3)-catalyzed intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction of hydrated trienyl glyoxylate 23, which gives lactone 24 stereoselectively. Elaboration of lactone 24 to enone 27 by an intramolecular Horner-Emmons Wittig reaction and epimerization completes the synthesis of 28. Modest yields of Diels-Alder adducts 45a and 46a could be prepared analogously from MEM ether 44c, but the sensitivity of several of the intermediates precluded the elaboration of 45a to penostatin A (1).     

Construction of the benzylic quaternary carbon center of zoanthenol by intramolecular Mizoroki-Heck reaction of enone

[reaction: see text]. Stereocontrolled synthesis of the ABC ring framework of zoanthenol has been achieved. Our studies show that a beta,beta-disubstituted enone can act as a good acceptor of arylpalladium intermediates in the formation of a congested benzylic quaternary carbon center through an intramoleculer Mizoroki-Heck reaction. The cis B/C ring system was stereoselectively converted to the trans-fused framework through a SmI2-promoted deoxygenation of the alpha-hydroxy ketone.     

Formal Total Synthesis of (+)-Dihydromevinolin via a Chelate-Controlled Intramolecular Diels-Alder Reaction as the Key Step

Compound 3 was synthesized efficiently from enone 4 via (silyloxy)cyclopropanecarboxylate intermediates 6 and 7 . A chelate-controlled intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction of 3 afforded the octahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylate isomer trans- 2b as the main product. This compound was stereoselectively converted into the known dihydromevinolin precursor 1 , thus providing a formal total synthesis of this natural product.     

Magnesium coordination-directed n-selective stereospecific alkylation of 2-pyridones, carbamates, and amides using α-halocarboxylic acids

A general inversion-stereospecific, N-selective alkylation of substituted 2-pyridones (and analogues), amides, and carbamates using chiral α-chloro- or bromocarboxylic acids in the presence of KOt-Bu (or KHMDS) and Mg(Ot-Bu)(2) is reported. The resulting α-chiral carboxylic acid products were isolated by crystallization in good chemical yields and in high ee (>90% ee). Mechanistic evidence suggests that the reaction proceeds through 2-pyridone O-coordinated Mg carboxylate intermediates, which afford the product through an intramolecular S(N)2 alkylation.     

An expedient asymmetric synthesis of platencin

A short and efficient synthesis of enone 3, a key intermediate in the total synthesis of platencin (2), based on an intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction is described.     

Rhodium(III)-Catalyzed Intramolecular Annulation through CH Activation: Total Synthesis of (±)-Antofine, (±)-Septicine, (±)-Tylophorine, and Rosettacin

Annulation: The efficient synthesis of 3-hydroxyalkyl isoquinolones and 6-hydroxyalkyl 2-pyridones is enabled through the intramolecular annulation of alkyne-tethered hydroxamic esters (see scheme, Cp*=pentamethylcyclopentadienyl). The reaction features high regioselectivity, broad substrate scope, and excellent functional-group tolerance, proceeds under mild reaction conditions with low catalyst loading, and obviates the need for an external oxidant.     

Gold-catalyzed furan/yne cyclizations for the regiodefined assembly of multisubstituted protected 1-naphthols

The gold(I)-catalyzed intramolecular cycloisomerization of furan/ynes bearing a silyloxy or allyloxy group has been developed, which provides a highly efficient access to protected 1-naphthol derivatives with enal or enone moiety. The method offers several advantages such as high stereoselectivities, mild reaction conditions, and easily accessible starting materials. In addition, the naphthyl products could be further transformed into the important benzocoumarins in a one-pot procedure.     

Synthesis of the AB subunit of angelmicin B through a tandem alkoxy radical fragmentation-etherification sequence

The synthesis of the tricyclic enone 2, corresponding to the AB subunit of the novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor angelmicin B, is described. The strategy centers on an intramolecular Diels-Alder (IMDA) reaction on triene 4 to provide the complex decalin 3, which is elaborated to 2. Other key steps are the formation of the THF ring in 2 through a tandem alkoxy radical fragmentation-etherification on the lactol derived from 3, and the synthesis of 4 via a ring-closing ene-yne metathesis (RCEYM).     

Solution- and soluble-polymer supported asymmetric syntheses of six-membered ring prostanoids

An asymmetric synthesis of prostanoids containing a six-membered ring core structure (11a-homoprostaglandins), both in solution and using non-cross-linked polystyrene (NCPS) as a soluble support, was developed. Target molecule 1 was generated in a convergent fashion using a three-component coupling strategy, wherein chiral enone (R)-2 was the precursor of the central ring and the cuprate 3 and triflate 4 were used to introduce the side chains. The chiral center of (R)-2 directed the facial selectivity of the conjugate addition reaction which then dictated the stereochemical outcome of the subsequent alpha alkylation. Attachment of a six-membered ring scaffold to NCPS facilitated purification without compromising synthetic yields, still allowed 1H-NMR analysis of the intermediates in the synthesis, and provided an avenue for the construction of six-membered ring prostanoid libraries.     

Chinolizine und Indolizine,XIV Umlagerungen von Heterocyclen,X Ringumwandlungen von 1-Acyl-2-hydroxy-4-chinolizinonen

By heating with ammonia or aniline 1-acyl-2-hydroxy-4-quinolizinones (1 a–e) are transformed to 4-hydroxy-5-(2-pyridyl)-2-pyridones (3 a–f), with4 a–d as minor sideproducts. The structure of the rearranged compound3 f was established by an independent synthesis starting with6 and7. The reaction of1 a, d with ethyl β-aminocrotonate (β-ACE) yields pyrono-quinolizinones8 a, b and pyronopyridones9 a, b as byproducts; the latter are obtained in high yield by reaction of3 a, b with β-ACE. The ringtransformation reaction cannot be extended to 1-methoxycarbonyl-quinolizinones, such as10; in this case 2-amino-4-quinolizinone11 is the main product of the reaction with ammonia.     

A new and efficient chemoenzymatic route to both enantiomers of 4-hydroxycyclohex-2-en-1-one

[reaction: see text] A chemoenzymatic synthesis of both enantiomers of the pharmacologically interesting 4-hydroxycyclohex-2-en-1-one in three steps starting from 3-methoxycyclohex-2-en-1-one is described. Manganese(III) acetate-mediated acetoxylation followed by enzyme-mediated hydrolysis of alpha-acetoxy enone affords acetoxy enone 3 and hydroxy enone 4 with high enantiomeric excesses and in good yields. The reduction of the acetoxy and hydroxy enones furnished both enantiomers of 4-hydroxycyclohex-2-en-1-one in high enantiomeric excess.     

Synthesis of a furano abietane cyano enone—A new scaffold for biological exploration

A six step synthesis of furano abietane cyano enone 12 is described, in which the key step is a palladium-catalyzed intramolecular Heck reaction of bromo 3-phenoxyacrylate 17, prepared from enone phenol 13 in high yield.     

Microwave-promoted synthesis of amino-substituted 2-pyridone derivatives via palladium-catalyzed amination reaction

A rapid and efficient synthesis of amino-substituted 2-pyridones was demonstrated by palladium-catalyzed amination reaction under microwave irradiation. This high-speed synthesis provided a number of amino-substituted 2-pyridones from the corresponding bromo-2-benzyloxypyridines via palladium-catalyzed amination followed by hydrogenolysis of benzyl ether.     

Novel and efficient synthesis of 4-sulfonyl-2-pyridones

Heterocyclic 4-sulfonyl-2-pyridones represent useful scaffolds for drug discovery, and are also versatile synthetic building blocks. Herein, we describe a novel and efficient synthesis of this heterocyclic ring system utilizing an acid-mediated cyclo-condensation reaction. This synthetic method affords convenient access to structurally diverse N-substituted 4-sulfonyl-2-pyridones in moderate to good yields.     

Mechanisms for the formation of secondary organic aerosol components from the gas-phase ozonolysis of alpha-pinene

Gas-phase ozonolysis of alpha-pinene was studied in static chamber experiments under 'OH-free' conditions. A range of multifunctional products-in particular low-volatility carboxylic acids-were identified in the condensed phase using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry after derivatisation. The dependence of product yields on reaction conditions (humidity, choice of OH radical scavengers, added Criegee intermediate scavengers, NO(2)etc.) was investigated to probe the mechanisms of formation of these products; additional information was obtained by studying the ozonolysis of an enal and an enone derived from alpha-pinene. On the basis of experimental findings, previously suggested mechanisms were evaluated and detailed gas-phase mechanisms were developed to explain the observed product formation. Atmospheric implications of this work are discussed.