Total synthesis of polycavernoside A, a lethal toxin of the red alga Polycavernosa tsudai

[structure: see text] Two approaches to the synthesis of the aglycon 120 of polycavernoside A (1) were developed, only one of which was completed. The successful "second-generation" route assembled the aglycon seco acids 102 and 106 via Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi coupling of aldehyde 70, prepared from methyl (S)-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate (72) and (S)-pantolactone (73), with vinyl bromide 71. The latter was obtained from a sequence which commenced from the silyl ether 24 of 3-hydroxypropionaldehyde and entailed cyclization of (Z)-zeta-hydroxy-alpha,beta-unsaturated ester 82. Regioselective Yamaguchi lactonization of trihydroxycarboxylic acids 102 and 106 and subsequent functional-group adjustments led to macrolactone 120, to which the fucopyranosylxylopyranoside moiety was attached. Stille coupling of the glycosidated aglycon 128 with dienylstannane 129 furnished polycavernoside A in a synthesis for which the longest linear sequence was 25 steps. The overall yield to lactone 120 was 4.7%.     

Stepwise and one-pot cross-coupling-heteroannulation approaches toward 2-substituted C5-, C6-, and C7-nitroindoles

A general and efficient synthesis of 2-substituted C5-, C6-, and C7-nitroindoles has been established. Starting from commercially available 2-amino nitrophenols, C5-, C6-, and C7-nitroindoles were synthesized via the stepwise Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling of nitro 2-trifloxyanilides with 1-alkynes followed by the t-BuOK-mediated heteroannulation. A Pd-catalyzed one-pot coupling-heteroannulation procedure was carried out by using nitro 2-trifluoroacetamidoaryl triflates.     

1-Iodo-1-selenoalkenes as versatile alkene 1,1-dianion equivalents. Novel connective approach towards the tetrahydropyran subunit of polycavernoside A

syn-Hydroalumination of 2,4,6-triisopropylphenylselanyl-1-alkynes with DIBAL-H followed by Al/I exchange with I₂ afforded exclusively (E)-1-iodo-1-selenoalkenes in good yields. 1-Iodo-1-selenopropene 10 proved to be a convenient 1,1 dianion equivalent, leading to the stereodivergent synthesis of allylsilanes (Z)-6 and (E)-6. Adduct 3, an intermediate in the synthesis of the tetrahydropyran subunit of polycavernoside A, was efficiently synthesised from allylsilane (Z)-6 and aldehyde 7 via an intramolecular Sakurai cyclisation.     

Concise and stereocontrolled synthesis of the southern γ-butyrolactone subunit of polycavernoside A

The southern γ-butyrolactone subunit 8 of polycavernoside A was readily assembled by a novel and connective methodology involving an initial ene-reaction followed by an intramolecular oxidative cyclisation.     

C,C- and C,N-Chelated Organocopper Compounds

Copper-catalyzed and organocopper-involved reactions are of great significance in organic synthesis. To have a deep understanding of the reaction mechanisms, the structural characterizations of organocopper intermediates become indispensable. Meanwhile, the structure-function relationship of organocopper compounds could advance the rational design and development of new Cu-based reactions and organocopper reagents. Compared to the mono-carbonic ligand, the C,N- and C,C-bidentate ligands better stabilize unstable organocopper compounds. Bidentate ligands can chelate to the same copper atom via η²-mode, forming a mono-cupra-cyclic compounds with at least one acute C-Cu-C angle. When the bidentate ligands bind to two copper atoms via η¹-mode at each coordinating site, the bimetallic macrocyclic compounds will form nearly linear C-Cu-C angles. The anionic coordinating sites of the bidentate ligand can also bridge two metals via μ₂-mode, forming organocopper aggregates with Cu-Cu interactions and organocuprates with contact ion pair structures. The reaction chemistry of some selected organocopper compounds is highlighted, showing their unique structure–reactivity relationships.     

Pimprinols A–C,from the terrestrial actinomycete,Streptomyces sp.

A Streptomyces sp. Lv3-13, isolated from the rhizosphere soil of the plant Mespilus germanica, has yielded three new pimprinine derivatives, named pimprinols A–C (1–3) and the unknown (2-aminophenyl)(2-ethyloxazol-5-yl) methanone (4) along with the known compounds 2-ethyl oxazole pimprinine and 2-propyl oxazole pimprinine. The structures of the compounds were elucidated based on spectroscopic methods including UV, HR-ESIMS and 1D, 2D NMR data. Compounds 1–4 were screened for antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities.     

Studies towards the total synthesis of cruentaren A and B: Stereoselective synthesis of fragments C1-C11, C12-C22 and C23-C28

A convergent and stereoselective approach for the synthesis of C1-C11, C12-C22, and C23-C28 fragments of cytotoxic natural products cruentaren A and B are accomplished. Highlights of the strategy include a Sharpless epoxidation followed by a regioselective opening of epoxide to generate anti and syn-stereochemistry at C9-C10 and C15-C16, an Alder-Rickert reaction between a 1,5-dimethoxy-1,4-cyclohexadiene and dienophile to construct the aromatic ring, and a lithium-mediated aldol reaction to install the C17-C18 anti-stereochemistry. The synthesis of C1-C11 and C12-C22 fragments proceed with a longest linear sequence of 10 and 17 steps from commercially available 2-butyne-1,4-diol and cis-2-butene-1,4-diol respectively.     

Relationship between the CaF2 (C 1) and CdCl2 (C 19) structure types,with assorted remarks on C 19, anti-C 19, and related compounds

It is shown how the 6:(3 + 3)-coordinated AB₂ layer structure of the C 19 type can be derived by continuous rhombohedral distortion from the cubic 8:8-coordinated C 1-type structure. The magnitude of the distortion actually observed (as manifested in the $\text{c}\text{a}$ ratio per AB₂ layer, R₁) is considered in relation to geometric factors, with particular attention to the competing CdI₂ (C 6) structure type. Reasons are suggested for the nonoccurrence of the C 19 structure type among M(OH)₂ and of the anti-C 19 type among the simple hexahalometallates(IV), A₂MX₆. Finally, the structures of alkylammonium hexahalometallates(IV), (R_nNH_4?n)₂MX₆, are surveyed to demonstrate how the charge arrangements of the composite cations and anions in these compounds are able to mimic the structure types encountered with simple AB₂ compounds.     

C(C6F4PPh2-o)NMe a C,P-chelate and C,N-bridging ligand. Crystal structure of

Addition of PPh₂H and base to cis-[{Pd₂(μ-Cl)₂[μ-C((C₆F₅)=N(Me)]₂}_n] results in formation of a CP bond at the expense of a CF bond to give the title complex, the crystal structure of which has been determined.     

Agariblazeispirol C from the cultured mycelia of the fungus, Agaricus blazei, and the chemical conversion of blazeispirol A

Agariblazeispirol C, which has a unique steroidal skeleton, has been isolated from the cultured mycelia of Agaricus blazei (Agaricaceae). The structure of agariblazeispirol C was established to be (23S,24S)-13,23-cyclo-25-hydroxy-14β-methyl-18-nor-des-A-ergosta-5,7,9,11,17(20)-pentaen-22-one by comparison of extensive 1D and 2D NMR spectral data with those of agariblazeispirols A and B. At the same time, agariblazeispirol C was synthesized by the reaction of blazeispirol A with BF₃·OEt₂ along with some interesting compounds.     

Pentadienyl sulfoxide in triene synthesis. Efficient assembly of the Northern fragment of polycavernoside A

Various polyunsaturated fragments, akin to the polycavernoside A Northern fragment, can be synthesized efficiently using as key steps a double Mislow-Braverman-Evans rearrangement of bis-allylic sulfoxides and a novel Julia-type 1,6-reductive elimination.     

Total synthesis of diastereomeric marine butenolides possessing a syn-aldol subunit at C10 and C11 and the related C11-ketone

Two diastereomeric marine butenolides, (4S,10R,11R)- and (4S,10S,11S)-4,11-dihydroxy-10-methyldodec-2-en-1,4-olide, possessing a syn-aldol subunit at C10 and C11 have been efficiently synthesized by using a three-module coupling strategy. The enantiomeric syn-aldol modules prepared by the syn-selective aldol reaction of the norephedrine-derived chiral propionates were coupled with the chiral C3-C7 module via 1,3-dithiane bisalkylation. The butenolide ring was then installed via a high-yielding ring-closing metathesis (RCM) reaction. Oxidation of the diastereomeric C11-alcohols furnished the corresponding C11-ketones, which are produced by the same marine microorganism.     

Total synthesis of maremycins A,B, C1/C2, D1, and D2

The total synthesis of maremycins A, B, C₁/C₂, D₁, and D₂ is achieved starting from the natural amino acids l-isoleucine and S-methyl-l-cysteine, in which the total synthesis of maremycins B, C₁/C₂, and D₂ is accomplished for the first time. The synthesis features a position-selective intramolecular bromination process for the synthesis of key chiral building block, a Pd-catalyzed indole synthesis for the preparation of (2S,3S)-β-methyltryptophan and hydroxylation of oxindoles by molecular oxygen. In addition, the protocol for conversion of maremycins A and B to maremycins C and D was improved.     

Nectrianolins A,B, and C,new metabolites produced by endophytic fungus Nectria pseudotrichia 120-1NP

Two sesquiterpene-epoxycyclohexenone conjugates, nectrianolins A (1) and B (2), together with a sesquiterpene, nectrianolin C (3), were isolated from the brown rice culture of Nectria pseudotrichia 120-1NP, an endophytic fungus isolated from Gliricidia sepium. Their structures were determined on the basis of 1D-/2D-NMR spectroscopy and HRESIMS data analyses in combination with chemical means. Nectrianolins A–C (1–3) exhibited cytotoxic activity against both HL60 and HeLa cells.     

Unsaturated dodecahedranes—Synthesis of the highly pyramidalized,highly reactive C20H18 and C20H16 olefins

Methodological alternatives for the preparation of highly strained, highly pyramidalized dodecahedrene 2 (E_str=87.3 kcal mol^?1; ?=43.5°, MM2) and 1,16-dodecahedradiene 3 (E_str=105.3 kcal mol^?1; ?=42.9°, MM2) have been explored, protection/deprotection strategies have been tested—with the eye on their utilization for the generation of higher unsaturated dodecahedranes (e.g. 1,4, 16-triene 4, 1,4,10 (14),16-tetraene 5). For the acquisition of preparative quantities of monoene 2 the “P₂F” catalyzed cis-β-elimination in bromododecahedrane, of diene 3 the FVP fragmentation of a “twofold protected” precursor (bis-furan adduct) have become the protocols of choice, which both profit from the recent synthetic advances along the pagodane → dodecahedrane scheme. Because of unusually effective steric protection the highly tilted C=C double bonds of 2 (λ_max (CH₃CN) = 254 nm, ν _C=C = 1658 cm^?1, δ_C=C = 164.4) and 3 (δ_C=C = 170.5) enter into thermal stabilization pathways (dimerization, oligomerization) only at higher temperatures (for 2 ca. 50% consumption after 5 h at 100°C in a 3·10^?3 molar toluene solution); extreme sensitivity to oxygen is primarily attributed to kinetically and thermodynamically promoted allylic hydrogen abstraction.     

The absolute configuration of the palmarumycins C9, C10, and C12 by quantum-mechanical calculations of CD spectra

The absolute configurations of the palmarumycins C₉ 1a, C₁₀ 2, and C₁₂ 3 were assigned by comparison of the quantum-mechanically calculated with the experimental CD spectra as (2R,3S,4aS,8aR), (2R,3R,4S,4aS,8aR), and (2R,3R,4R), respectively.     

Orirubenones A, B and C, novel hyaluronan-degradation inhibitors from the mushroom Tricholoma orirubens

Three new compounds, orirubenone A (1), B (2) and C (3) were isolated from the mushroom Tricholoma orirubens. Their structures were determined by spectral analyses. These compounds inhibited hyaluronan-degradation by human skin fibroblasts.     

Silylation as a protective method in acetylene chemistry. : Syntheses in the polyeneyne series,R3Si(CC)n(CHCH)4(CC)nSiR3 and H(CC)n(CHCH)4(CC)nH (n = 1, 2)

The Grignard reagents R₃Si(CC)_nMgBr (R = Me, n = 1; R = Et, n = 1,2) couple with cyclooctatetraene dibromide 1 in THF to give, as major products, the silyl-stabilised E, Z, Z, E-polyeneynes, Me₃SiCC(CHCH)₄CCSiMe₃3a, Et₃SiCC(CHCH)₄CCSiEt₃4a and Et₃Si(CC)₂(CHCH)₄(CC)₂SiEt₃6a together with minor proportions of configurational isomers Z, E, Z, Z 3c, all -E 3b, 4b, 6b and compounds in which a bicyclo-octadiene structure 2, 5 and 7 is retained. Irradiation converts the cis(Z)-rich isomers e.g. 3c into the all-trans(E) products. Treatment of the bissilyl compounds 3, 4 and 6 with aqueous base liberates the respective parent polyeneynes, H(CC)_n(CHCH)₄(CC)_nH, in each case.     

Behavior of adsorbed diphenyl-sulfide on the Pd/C catalyst for o-chloronitrobenzene hydrogenation

A series of diphenyl-sulfide（Ph₂S）-immobilized Pd/C catalysts(Pd-Ph₂S_（X）/C) were prepared using the wetness-impregnation and immobilization method.Pd-Ph₂S_（x）w/C catalysts employed for the hydrogenation of o-chloronitrobenzene showed very high selectivity.The structure of Pd-Ph₂S_（x）/C with different molar ratio of ligand（x-values） was characterized by XPS and TG-DSC-MS.The results suggest a "saturated" surface ratio of Ph₂S/Pd（about 0.3） was formed on the Pd-Ph₂S_（x）/C catalysts surface.The Ph₂S immobilized on the Pd particle is quite stable,and the desorption of Ph₂S or dissociative loss of phenyl group was only found at temperatures above 500 K.The possible catalytic mechanism of the Pd-Ph₂S_（x）/C catalyst was also discussed.