Nonreductive deiodination of ortho-iodo-hydroxylated arenes using tertiary amines

A convenient and nonreductive deiodination is reported for the ortho-iodo-hydroxylated arenes including derivatives of quinolinol, phenol, and naphthol. Tertiary amines pyridine, triethylamine, and N-methylmorpholine in the presence of water initiated deiodination of ortho-iodo-hydroxylated arenes without affecting para-iodine and other reduction-susceptible groups. This reported method also works efficiently for polyiodinated systems. Simplicity, short reaction times, and absence of reducing catalyst are features of this method.     

无溶剂条件下磷酸锆纳米粒子作为固体酸催化剂催化苯酚选择性烷基化(英文)

A facile synthesis of α-zirconium phosphate(ZP) nanoparticles as an effective, eco-friendly, and recyclable solid acid catalyst is reported. Polyvinylpyrrolidone(PVP) and polyvinyl alcohol(PVA) were used as organic matrix as dispersing agents and served as a template for the nanoparticles. Hydrogen bonds between ZP and PVA or PVP, along the polymer chains, appear to play an important role for improving the dispersion of in situ formed ZP. Following calcination of PVA/ZP or PVP/ZP, pure hexagonal ZP nanoparticles were obtained. The catalysts were characterized by nitrogen sorption, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR), scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. Pyridine-FTIR and temperature-programmed desorption of NH3 suggest the presence of Brnsted acid sites. The acidic properties of the catalyst were studied in Friedel-Crafts alkylation of phenol by tert-butanol, producing 2-tert-butylphenol, 4-tert-butylphenol, and 2,4-ditert-butylphenol. The alkylation reaction was performed in the presence of catalysts P2O5/Al2O3, P2O5/SiO2, α-ZrP(prepared in the absence of the polymers), and various ionic liquids. The use of the hexagonal ZP nanoparticle catalyst afforded an excellent phenol conversion(86%) and selectivity towards 4-tert-butylphenol(83%) under optimized reaction conditions. The catalyst was easily recovered from the reaction mixture, regenerated, and reused at least four times without significant loss in the catalytic activity.     

Highly Modular P?OP Ligands for Asymmetric Hydrogenation: Synthesis,Catalytic Activity,and Mechanism

A library of enantiomerically pure P? OP ligands (phosphine–phosphite), straightforwardly available in two synthetic steps from enantiopure Sharpless epoxy ethers is reported. Both the alkyloxy and phosphite groups can be optimized for maximum enantioselectivity and catalytic activity. Their excellent performance in the Rh‐catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of a wide variety of functionalized alkenes (26 examples) and modular design makes them attractive for future applications. The lead catalyst incorporates an (S)‐BINOL‐derived (BINOL=1,1′‐bi‐2‐naphthol) phosphite group with computational studies revealing that this moiety has a dual effect on the behavior of our P? OP ligands. On one hand, the electronic properties of phosphite hinder the binding and reaction of the substrate in two out of the four possible manifolds. On the other hand, the steric effects of the BINOL allow for discrimination between the two remaining manifolds, thereby elucidating the high efficiency of these catalysts.     

Towards Enzyme‐like,Sustainable Catalysis: Switchable,Highly Efficient Asymmetric Synthesis of Enantiopure Biginelli Dihydropyrimidinones or Hexahydropyrimidinones

Organocatalysts displaying a network of cooperative hydrogen bonds (NCHB) have been employed in an enzyme‐like manner for a direct, switchable synthesis of enantiopure hexahydropyrimidinones (HHPMs) or dihydropyrimidinones (DHPMs), which starts at a common, easily accessible α‐ureidosulfone stage. The NCHB organocatalyst exploits all its potential as a pure hydrogen‐bond biomimetic catalyst even in the presence of organic bases. This one‐pot, diastereo‐ and enantioselective synthetic procedure has been proven to be robust, scalable, highly efficient, and environmentally benign. A straightforward and truly practical entry to enantiopure HHPMs is reported for the first time.     

Novel stereoselective synthesis of 2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[f]chromen-3-amine derivatives through a one-pot three-component reaction

A short and stereoselective novel synthesis of benzo[f]chromen-3-amine derivatives in good yields, through a three-component aromatic Betti type reaction under solvent free conditions is reported. The spontaneous reaction occurs in the absence of acid catalysts. The use of chiral 1-phenylethylamine or α,β-unsaturated aldehydes allowed us to prepare enantiopure benzo[f]chromen-3-amine derivatives with good stereoselectivity. Conformational analysis compared with the ¹H NMR data of the products obtained, allowed us to the determine the absolute configuration, which was also confirmed by X-ray analysis.     

Silica Gel‐Supported Polyphosphoric Acid (PPA/SiO2): An Efficient and Reusable Heterogeneous Catalyst for Facile Synthesis of 14‐Aryl‐14H‐dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes under Solvent‐free Conditions

A simple, efficient and green method for the synthesis of 14‐aryl‐14H‐dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes by a one‐pot condensation reaction of β‐naphthol and aryl aldehydes using silica gel‐supported polyphosphoric acid (PPA/SiO₂), an effective and reusable catalyst, under solvent‐free conditions is described. The present methodology offers several advantages, such as a simple procedure with an easy work‐up, short reaction times, high yields, and the absence of any volatile and hazardous organic solvents.     

Convenient and Efficient Method for the Synthesis of N-Heteroaryl Aminonaphthols under Solvent-Free Conditions

A convenient, efficient and green synthesis of N‐heteroaryl aminonaphthols has been developed by one‐pot, three‐component condensation of β‐naphthol, heteroaryl amines and substituted benzaldehydes under solvent‐free conditions at elevated temperature. The advantages of these reactions are simplicity of the reaction procedure, short reaction times, simple work‐up, catalyst‐free conditions and pure products in good to excellent yields.     

Synthesis of (R)-3,4-diaminobutanoic acid by desymmetrization of dimethyl 3-(benzylamino)glutarate through enzymatic ammonolysis

Lipase B from Candida antarctica is shown to be a highly efficient catalyst for the desymmetrization of dimethyl 3-(benzylamino)glutarate (1) through aminolysis and ammonolysis reactions. Using this procedure, enantiopure monoamides are obtained in high yield. The synthetic value of these compounds is demonstrated by the preparation of an enantiopure nonnatural amino acid, i.e. (R)-3,4-diaminobutanoic acid [(+)-12].     

超临界甲醇中Ce/Cu/Zn/Al催化木质素制备酚类化合物的研究

采用共沉淀法制备Ce/Cu/Zn/Al催化剂,并将其应用于超临界甲醇中木质素的催化液化.考察单因素条件对木质素转化率和生成酚类的影响,得到最佳反应条件:反应温度320℃,反应时间120 min,催化剂用量150 mg,初始压力2 MPa,木质素的转化率达到67.33%,酚类产率达到30.84%.同时,以苯酚及愈创木酚为模型物,比较有无催化剂对液化产物分布或选择性生成的影响. Ce/Cu/Zn/Al催化剂的加入促进了甲醇的重整及其与模型化合物苯酚、愈创木酚的烷基化反应,从而生成了大量的烷基苯酚.     

Nanoscale organization of thiol and arylsulfonic acid on silica leads to a highly active and selective bifunctional, heterogeneous catalyst

Ordered mesoporous silicas functionalized with alkylsulfonic acid and thiol group pairs have been shown to catalyze the synthesis of bisphenols from the condensation of phenol and various ketones, with activity and selectivity highly dependent on the distance between the acid and thiol. Here, a new route to thiol/sulfonic acid paired catalysts is reported. A bis-silane precursor molecule containing both a disulfide and a sulfonate ester bond is grafted onto the surface of ordered mesoporous silica, SBA-15, followed by simultaneous disulfide reduction and sulfonate ester hydrolysis. The resulting catalyst, containing organized pairs of arylsulfonic acid and thiol groups, is significantly more active than the alkylsulfonic acid/thiol paired catalyst in the synthesis of bisphenol A and Z, and this increase in activity does not lead to a loss of regioselectivity. The paired catalyst has activity similar to that of a randomly bifunctionalized arylsulfonic acid/thiol catalyst in the bisphenol A reaction but exhibits greater activity and selectivity than the randomly bifunctionalized catalyst in the bisphenol Z reaction.     

Silica Supported Methanesulfonic Acid as an Efficient and Reusable Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Synthesis of Amidoalkyl Naphthols

A green protocol for the preparation of amidoalkyl naphthols from three‐component one‐pot condensation of 2‐naphthol, aldehydes, amides or urea in the presence of silica supported methanesulfonic acid under thermal solvent‐free conditions has been described. The catalyst is stable, efficient, easily prepared, and reusable. The remarkable features of this methodology are short reaction time, excellent yields, simple experimental and work‐up procedures.     

An efficient procedure for the synthesis of coumarin derivatives using TiCl4 as catalyst under solvent-free conditions

The ability of titanium(IV) chloride as a catalyst to promote the Pechmann condensation reaction with a range of phenols and β-keto esters is described.The reaction was carried out by addition of TiCl₄ to a mixture of the phenol and the β-keto ester with thorough stirring in the absence of a solvent and represents an improvement on the classical Pechmann conditions. The yields of coumarins obtained via this novel protocol were significantly higher than those using the conventional method and the reaction duration was reduced to a few minutes or even a few seconds.     

Synthèse de quelques alcoxy-2 et aryloxy-2 dioxolannes-1,3

2-Methoxy, 2-ethoxy, and 2,2-diethoxy-1,3-dioxolanes, substituted in the 4,5 and in the 2 position by methyl or phenyl groups were obtained by an uncatalyzed reaction between a vicinal diol and an orthoester. An acid catalyst (p-toluene sulfonic acid) was necessary in order to obtain the 2-phenyl-2-methoxydioxolanes. 2-Phenoxydioxolanes were prepared by an exchange reaction between phenol and the corresponding 2-ethoxydioxolane.     

The cis–trans transformation of cyclohexane formic acid ester compounds

Trans-alkyl cyclohexane formic acid phenol ester compounds are synthesised by reaction of trans-cyclohexane formic acid and phenols. This process also produces many harmful cis-alkyl cyclohexane formic acid phenol ester compounds that are harmful to the environment. Using p-toluenesulphonic acid as the catalyst in this experiment, these cis compounds were transformed to their trans form. The yields of trans-alkyl cyclohexane formic acid phenol ester compounds were more than 70%, which was significantly higher when compared to the yields of 40–60% obtained using the control method. The effects of catalyst, reaction time and reaction temperature on cis–trans transformation were investigated. The possible mechanism of cis–trans transformation has been discussed in this report.     

Stereoselective synthesis of enantiopure γ-aminoalcohols by reduction of chiral β-enaminoketones

The results of the reduction of chiral β-enamino ketones with sodium borohydride in acetic acid are reported. The reaction is convenient, stereoselective and high yielding and allows the preparation of enantiopure γ-amino alcohols in syn diastereoselectivity. The reaction is easy to perform and does not require expensive or hazardous chemicals. A mechanistic hypothesis is presented. The absolute configuration of the products obtained is attributed by correlating ¹H NMR spectral data with conformational analysis performed by molecular modelling, and confirmed by X-ray analysis.     

Thiourea-catalyzed enantioselective iso-Pictet-Spengler reactions

A one-pot condensation of isotryptamines and aldehydes that affords enantiomerically enriched 4-substituted tetrahydro-γ-carbolines is reported. The reaction is induced by a chiral thiourea/benzoic acid dual catalyst system. Purification of the N-Boc-protected products by trituration or crystallization provides the optically pure tetrahydro-γ-carboline derivatives in a scalable and highly practical procedure.     

A facile synthesis of enantiopure 2-aziridinesulfinimines and their highly diastereoselective reactions with phosphite anions

Two novel enantiopure 1-benzyl-2-aziridinesulfinimines bearing a chiral group on both sides of the carbon-nitrogen double bond were synthesized from the condensation of racemic 1-benzyl-2-aziridinecarboxaldehyde and enantiopure p-toluenesulfinamide. The addition reaction with phosphite anion followed by the ring-opening reaction with thiophenol provided chiral alpha,beta-diamino-phosphonic acid derivatives. The addition reactions showed the operation of a double-stereodifferentiation effect. The possible transition states of the reaction were proposed, and high diastereoselectivities of the addition reactions of phosphite anions to both aziridinesulfinimines were realized in the presence or absence of zinc bromide.     

Aryl C-glycosylation using an ionic liquid containing a protic acid

Aryl C-glycosylation of several glycosyl donors, including unprotected sugars, with phenol and naphthol derivatives in an ionic liquid containing a protic acid proceeded effectively and stereoselectively to give the corresponding aryl C-glycosides in good to high yields. Because the ionic liquid was nonvolatile, the reaction could be carried out under reduced pressure; in addition, the ionic liquid could be reused without loss of effectiveness. These features contribute to the significant advantages of this novel aryl C-glycosylation reaction.     

Optimizing the kinetics of persulfate‐mediated oxidative coupling of phenols to 4‐aminoantipyrine

The kinetics of the persulfate oxidation of phenol, p‐ethylphenol, and 1‐naphthol in the presence of 4‐aminoantipyrine under basic condition was studied. Parallel oxidation of 4‐aminoantipyrine was observed to influence the rate law in a very complicatedway. The rate law was simplified by limiting the concentration of the phenol, and optimizing the excess persulfate and the 4‐aminoantipyrine. Under such condition, the rate law is independent of the concentration of 4‐aminoantipyrine. The order of reaction was found to be one with respect to the concentrations of a phenol or persulfate. The second order rate constant was highest for 1‐naphthol followed by phenol and p‐ethylphenol in that order. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J chem Kinet 33: 600–604, 2001     

Merging Regiodivergent Catalysis with Atom‐Economical Radical Arylation

A titanocene‐catalyzed regiodivergent radical arylation is described that allows access to either enantiomerically pure tetrahydroquinolines or indolines from a common starting material. The regioselectivity of epoxide opening that results in the high selectivity of heterocycle formation is controlled by two factors, the absolute configuration of the enantiopure ligands of the (C₅H₄R)₂TiX₂ catalyst and the inorganic ligand X (X=Cl, OTs). The overall reaction is atom‐economical and constitutes a radical Friedel–Crafts alkylation.