Metal-Free Synthesis of Benzo[α]phenanthridines from Aromatic Aldehydes,Cyclohexanones,and Aromatic Amines

A three-component synthesis of benzo[α]phenanthridines from aromatic aldehydes,cyclohexanones,and aromatic amines has been developed,which is mediated by KI/DMS...     

Photochemical Reduction of Aromatic Imines by 2-Phenyl-N, N-dimethylbenzimidazoline

Reduction of C=N double bonds has been recognized as an important reaction both in organic chemistry and bio-chemistry1. Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridine (HEH, one of NADH model compounds) has been reported as a reductive reagent for imines2. However, application of dihydropyridines as practical reducing reagents in organic synthesis is limited because of their instability3. Like NADH models, 2-phenyl-N, N-dimethylbenzimidazoline (PDMBI) is an efficient electron and hydrogen donor (Eox = 0…     

Determination of Aromatic Hydrocarbons,Phenols, and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water by Stir bar Sorptive Extraction and Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry

The paper presents procedures for stir bar sorptive extraction for selected priority substances that include polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, phenols, and benzene and its aromatic homologs. Three extraction and instrumental analysis procedures were developed for the determination of 16 compounds. The developed solid-phase extraction methods using a movable element had high recoveries above 70%. Extraction methods were optimized by selecting an appropriate time and temperature of the process, the sample pH, and stirring speed. The detection limits for the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ranged from 0.33?µg/dm³ for naphthalene to 2.22?µg/dm³ for phenanthrene. Slightly higher limits of quantification were obtained for phenols: from 9.21?µg/dm³ for phenol to 0.51?µg/dm³ for 2,4,6-trimethylphenol. The highest limit of quantification for the tested compounds was obtained for benzene, with a value of 36.6?µg/dm³, while for toluene and ethylbenzene, the values did not exceed 2.7?µg/dm³.     

Facile Processing of Unsubstituted π-Conjugated Aromatic Polymers through Water-solubilization Using Aromatic Micelles

π-Conjugated aromatic polymers (πCAPs) are central components of functional materials yet suffer from insolubility without multiple covalent substituents on their backbones. We herein disclose a new strategy for the facile processing of unsubstituted heterocyclic πCAPs (i.e., poly(para-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole) and poly(benzimidazobenzo-phenanthroline)), independent of the polymer length, via non-covalent encircling with aromatic micelles, composed of bent aromatic amphiphiles, in water. The UV/Visible studies reveal that the efficiencies of the present encircling method are ≈10 to 50-fold higher than those using conventional amphiphiles under the same conditions. The AFM and SEM analyses of the resultant aqueous polymer composites show that otherwise insoluble πCAPs form fine bundles (e.g., ≈1 nm in thickness) in the tubular aromatic micelles, through efficient π-stacking interactions. In the same way, pristine poly(para-phenylene) can be dissolved in water, displaying enhanced fluorescence (10-fold), relative to the polymer solid. Two types of unsubstituted πCAPs are likewise co-encircled in water, indicated by UV/Visible analysis. Importantly, aqueous processing of the encircled πCAPs into free-standing single- or multicomponent films with submicrometer thickness is demonstrated through a simple filtration-annealing protocol.     

Enantio-, Regio-, and Chemoselective Reduction of Aromatic a-Diketones by Baker’s Yeast

The enantio- and regioselective reduction of several symmetric and nonsymmetrically para-substituted benzil derivatives (21–92%) was achieved by means of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (bakers yeast). After modification of the reaction conditions reduction of nonsymmetric -diketones led chemoselectively to chiral -hydroxy ketones with up to 82% ee.     

Study of the Three-component Reaction of α-Nitrocarbonyl Compounds, Aromatic Aldehydes, and Cyanothioacetamide

The reaction of benzaldehyde, -nitro ketone, and cyanothioacetamide in the presence of morpholine has given the novel 3,4-trans-2-R-5-cyano-2-hydroxy-3-nitro-4-phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-6-thiolates. It was found that the reaction occurs via the formation of 1-amino-2-cyano-4-nitro-5-oxo-3-phenyl-1,2-pentene-1-thiolate. In the case of -nitroacetophenone, 3,4-trans-4,5-trans-5-cyano-2-hydroxy-3-nitro-2,4-diphenylhexahydropyridine-6(1H)-thione was also obtained. The use of -nitroesters in place of the nitro ketones in the reaction leads to morpholinium 2-aryl-1-carbethoxy-3-cyano-1-nitro-3-thiocarbamoylpropyl-1-ates as the single product.     

Enantio-, Regio-, and Chemoselective Reduction of Aromatic α-Diketones by Baker’s Yeast

Summary. The enantio- and regioselective reduction of several symmetric and nonsymmetrically para-substituted benzil derivatives (21–92%) was achieved by means of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (bakers yeast). After modification of the reaction conditions reduction of nonsymmetric -diketones led chemoselectively to chiral -hydroxy ketones with up to 82% ee.Received December 16, 2002; accepted (revised) January 9, 2003 Published online July 28, 2003     

Photo-isomerization of Aromatic α-Hydroxy Hydrazone

Photo-isomerization of aromatic α-hydroxy hydrazone was reported. We investigated the structures of salicylaldehyde phenylhydrozone(SP) in the ground state using density functional theory(DFT) with the B3LYP functional and the 6-311+G(d) basis set. All nine possible isomers of SP in the ground state consist of seven phenol forms and two ketone forms. Intrisic reaction coordinate(IRC) analysis discloses the existence of a cycle driven by the two proton transfer processes in the ground and excited states of SP, which suggests that no ketonic form could exist in the ground state. Further theoretical studies of the potential energy surfaces support a trans-cis conversion followed by a relaxation to the stable form of SP in the excited states.     

Chemoselective Condensation of β-Naphthol,Dimethyl Malonate,and Aromatic Aldehydes Promoted by Niobium Pentachloride

A multicomponent reaction of β-naphthol, dimethyl malonate, and aromatic aldehydes in the presence of NbCl₅ as promoter is described. Under similar conditions, aromatic aldehydes with different substituents exhibited different behaviors than β-naphthol and dimethyl malonate. In these MCRs, 4-aryl-3,4-dihydrobenzo[f]coumarins are obtained as the major products (41–93%) and 14-aryl-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes as the minor products (1–38%).     

Mild,Selective Oxidation of Aromatic Alcohols Using β-Cyclodextrin-Functionalized Glass Microparticles: Characterization,Stability, and Application

The surface of glass microparticle (GMP) was functionalized with β-cyclodextrin (→ GMP-β-CD) and was characterized by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). GMP-β-CD was used to catalyze oxidation of alcohols into aldehydes and katones with excellent yield (86–92%). The modified surface of GMP-β-CD showed no change or degradation after repeated use as confirmed from XPS analysis after 10 cycles.

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Poly[4-diacetoxyiodo] Styrene–Promoted Thiocyanation of Aromatic Ethers,Anilines, and Indoles

Abstract

Thiocyanation of aromatic ethers, anilines, and indoles have been achieved using ammonium thiocyanate in the presence of poly[4-diacetoxyiodo] styrene (PDAIS) in CH₃CN at room temperature.

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Preparation of Aromatic Amines by Reduction of Aromatic Nitro Compounds with Metallic Tellurium in Near-Critical Water

Aromatic amines were prepared in good yields by a novel reduction of aromatic nitro compounds with tellurium metal in near-critical water at 275 ℃。     

Allylation of Aromatic Aldehyde under Microwave Irradiation

Allylation of carbonyl compounds is one of the most interesting processes for the preparation of homoallylic alcohols. Over the past few decades, many reagents have been developed for such reactions[1～3]. In this paper, we first report allylic zinc reagent 1, which can be prepared from zinc dust and allyl bromide conveniently in THF, and reacted with aromatic aldehyde to give homo-allylic alcohols under microwave irradiation.     

Studies on the Hydrosilation of Aromatic Aldehydes

The dependence of reactivity on molecular structure in hydro-silation of aromatic aldehydes catalyzed by (PPh3)3 RhCl was studied by “IN SITU” FT-IR technique and a plausible mechanism was proposed.The results show that: (1) Model reaction Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ are all characterized by an induction period; (2) The reaction constant of model reaction Ⅰ is +1.57, so the rare of reaction Ⅰ is increased by the electron-withdrawing groups; (3) The rate of model reaction Ⅲ decreases when the size of R1 becomes larger; (4) The reaction constant of model reaction Ⅲ is -0. 50, so the rate of it is increased by electron-donating groups.     

DAR Assisted Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Aromatic Compounds

A facile DAR (diphenylamine-4-diazonium-formaldehyde resin)assisted layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly of uitrathin organic film of aromatic compounds has been investigated. The muitilayer of pyrene or anthracene was fabricated through simple dipping of the glass slide into the mixed solution of DAR with the target compounds. In this method, DAR acted as an assistant compound to help the assembling of the aromatic compounds. Such a convenient deposition method not only reserves the advantages of the traditional LbL technique but also simplifies the technique and extends the effectiveness of LbL technique to small molecules without any charge.     

Novel,Water‐Based Procedure for the Mono Iodination of Aromatic Amines and Phenols

A mixture of potassium chlorate and potassium iodide was found to be a good iodinating agent for various aromatic amines and phenols with excellent yields in the presence of mineral acid in aqueous medium.     

Transition Metal-Free Aromatic C−H,C−N,C−S and C−O Borylation

Aromatic organoboron compounds are highly valuable building blocks in organic chemistry. They were mainly synthesized through aromatic C−H and C−Het borylation, in which transition metal-catalysis dominate. In the past decade, with increasing attention to sustainable chemistry, numerous transition metal-free C−H and C−Het borylation transformations have been developed and emerged as efficient methods towards the synthesis of aromatic organoboron compounds. This account mainly focuses on recent advances in transition metal-free aromatic C−H, C−N, C−S, and C−O borylation transformations and provides insights to where further developments are required.     

Synthesis,Characterization, Optical Property and Bioactivity of the Eu(Ⅲ) Complex with Aromatic Carboxylic Triazole

A novel complex{[Eu(H_5TIA)(C_2O_4)_(0.5)(H_2O)_3]·H_2O}_(n )of Eu(Ⅲ)with aromatic carboxylic triazole(H_7TIA=5-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)isophthalic acid,H_2C_2O_4=oxalic acid)was hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by IR,UV-Vis,emission spectra and optical activity,and its crystal structure was determined.It crystallizes in triclinic system,space group P1 with a=7.4452(13),b=10.776(2),c=11.286(2)?,α=110.546(3)°,β=106.604(3)°,γ=99.031(3)°,V=486.0,GOOF=1.096,the final R=0.0196 and w R=0.0527 for 3081 observed reflections with I≥2σ(I),R=0.0209 and wR=0.0535 for all data with(Δ/σ)_(max)=0.001,(Δρ)_(max)=0.48 and(Δρ)_(min)=–0.46 e·?~(-3).The natural bond orbital(NBO)charges,electrostatic potential(ESP)and frontier orbital of this complex were also analyzed.The results of anti-bacterial activity against Gram positive(S. aureus)and Gram negative(E. coli)bacteria reveal that the studied complex possesses a moderate inhibiting effect,and the inhibition effect on E.coli is better.     

Dual Activation of Aromatic Diels–Alder Reactions

The unusually fast Diels–Alder reactions of [5]cyclophanes were analyzed by DFT at the BLYP-D3(BJ)/TZ2P level of theory. The computations were guided by an integrated activation-strain and Kohn–Sham molecular orbital analysis. It is revealed why both [5]metacyclophane and [5]paracyclophane exhibit a significant rate enhancement compared to their planar benzene analogue. The activation strain analyses revealed that the enhanced reactivity originates from 1) predistortion of the aromatic core resulting in a reduced activation strain of the aromatic diene, and/or 2) enhanced interaction with the dienophile through a distortion-controlled lowering of the HOMO–LUMO gap within the diene. Both of these physical mechanisms and thus the rate of Diels–Alder cycloaddition can be tuned through different modes of geometrical distortion (meta versus para bridging) and by heteroatom substitution in the aromatic ring. Judicious choice of the bridge and heteroatom in the aromatic core enables effective tuning of the aromatic Diels–Alder reactivity to achieve activation barriers as low as 2 kcal mol⁻¹, which is an impressive 35 kcal mol⁻¹ lower than that of benzene.