Direct Umpolung of Glycals and Related 2,3‐Unsaturated N‐Acetylneuraminic Acid Derivatives Using Samarium Diiodide

The umpolung of glycals with samarium diiodide offers a simple route to novel carbohydrate‐derived nucleophilic reagents in a single step using a readily available reductant. The corresponding allyl samarium reagent that arises from the hexose series reacts with ketones at the C3 position with high stereoselectivity; carbon–carbon bond formation takes place only anti to the substituent at the C4 position of the dihydropyran ring. For the sialic acid series, the completely regio‐ and stereoselective coupling process of the samarium reagent occurs at the anomeric carbon atom and provides a new approach to the α‐C‐glycosides of N‐acetyl neuraminic acid.     

Synthesis of trihydroxylated pyrrolizidine and indolizidine alkaloids based on SmI2-induced reductive coupling of chiral nitrones with methyl acrylate

Synthesis of trihydroxylated pyrrolizidines, the enantiomer of 2-epihyacinthacine A₂ and indolizidine analogues of the natural alkaloids is reported. The key step of these syntheses is the stereoselective samarium diodide-induced coupling of the chiral nitrone prepared from d-ribose with methyl acrylate. The nitrone derived from d-ribose possessing C2/C3 syn configuration reacted with methyl acrylate in the presence of samarium diiodide in excellent yield and diastereoselectivity, with only the anti-diastereomer being detected.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Bis(N,N''''- cyclohexyl-N''''''''-bis(trimethylsilyl)samarium Chloride

1INTRODUCTIONTheguanidinateanions,[(RN)2C(NR2?]-,canbeeasilymodifiedinbothelectronicdensityandstericbulkinessbyadjustingthesubstituents(RorR?onnitrogenatoms.Inthiscase,theyhavealrea-dybeenattractedmuchattentioninthecoordinationandorganometallicchemistry…     

A Novel Synthesis of Allyl Selenides by Reaction of an Organosamarium Reagent With Alkyl Selenocyanates

Allyl samarium bromide is prepared by direct reaction of allyl bromide with samarium metal in the presence of a catalytic amount of iodine. This reacts with alkyl selenocyanates to give the corresponding allyl selenides in excellent yields under neutral and mild conditions.     

STUDIES ON THE CERAMIC MEMBRANE REACTOR FOR OXIDATIVE COUPLING OF METHANE

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Reductive Cleavage of the S-Si Bond in Phenylthio-trimethylsilane:A Novel Method for the Synthesis of Thiolesters

TheaPPlicationofsamariumdiiodideinorganicSyntilesishasreceivedmoreandmoreattenhoninthelastdecade.'-'Itisapowerfulone-electrontr~ferreducest.Recently,wehaveconsideredthattheS-Stbondmightbereductivelycleavedwithsamariumdiiodide.Thiolestersareusefulintermediatesinorgbocchemistry.'-'Manynewmethodshavebeendevelopedforthepreparationoftlilolestersinrecentyears,'-"forexample,tilereachonbetWeensodiumthiobenzoateandarenediazoniumtetaluoroborates,'beatmentofnitrosoamidesornitroamideswithinercaptansint…     

A highly stereoselective samarium diiodide-promoted aldol reaction with 1'-phenylseleno-2'-keto nucleosides. Synthesis of 1'alpha-branched uridine derivatives

Since 1'-branched nucleosides are biologically important targets in medicinal chemistry, more efficient methods for preparing them are required. The 1'alpha-branched uridine derivatives were successfully synthesized via a samarium diiodide (SmI(2))-promoted aldol reaction. Treatment of the 1'alpha-phenylseleno-2'-ketouridine derivative 6, readily prepared from uridine, with SmI(2) at -78 degrees C in THF reductively cleaved the anomeric Se-C bond to generate the corresponding samarium enolate, which was highly stereoselectively condensed with aldehydes, such as PhCHO, MeCHO, i-PrCHO, or (CH(2)O)(n)(), to give the corresponding 1'alpha-1' 'S-branched products 12a-d. This is the first time an enolate has been generated by reductively cleaving a C-Se bond. The highly selective stereochemical results suggest that the aldol reaction proceeds via a chelation-controlled transition state. When an excess of aldehyde was used and the reaction mixture was gradually warmed, the tandem aldol-Tishchenko reaction proceeded to give the "arabino-type" nucleosides 14a-c, having a 2'-"up" hydroxyl and 1'alpha-1' 'S-branched chain. 1'alpha-Hydroxymethyluridine (21), which is the uracil version of the antitumor antibiotic angustmycin C, was synthesized from the aldol reaction product 10.     

Reductive Cleavage of S-S Bond in Diphenyl Disulfide by Samarium Diiodide: A Novel Method for the Synthesis of Thiolesters

Diphenyl disulfide is reduced by samarium diiodide to yield samarium phenylthiolate. This new thiolate anion species mildly reacts with acyl chlorides to give thiolesters in good yields.     

Beta-elimination reactions by using samarium diiodide

The development of methodologies for the formation of carbon-carbon double bonds could be considered one of the most important challenges in organic synthesis. To this end, beta-elimination reactions in 1,2-difunctionalised substrates have been one of the most important means of generating C=C bonds.This review is intended to highlight the use of SmI2 in beta-elimination procedures, such that the organization of this revision highlights conventional beta-elimination processes which are promoted by samarium diiodide. The synthetic applications of SmI2 will be covered, and 1,2-elimination reactions which are involved in sequential reactions promoted by samarium diiodide, will also be illustrated. These methodologies along with the more recent developments in the area are discussed in this tutorial review.     

Heterometallic nickel(II) samarium(III) diethylenetriaminepentaacetate, a starting material for the preparation of samarium nickelate films

A reaction of samarium oxide, nickel oxocarbonate, and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (H₅DTPA) taken in stoichiometric proportions in water gave SmNiDTPA · 10H₂O as a glassy solid. The formation of this heterometallic complex was confirmed by data from elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and X-ray fluorescence analysis. An aqueous solution of the complex was used to deposit SmNiO₃ films onto a single-crystal SrTiO₃(001) substrate. The SmNiO₃ phase in films obtained upon 3-h annealing at 500°C was identified by powder X-ray diffraction. Films deposited from a solution of an equimolar mixture of monometallic samarium and nickel diethylenetriaminepentaacetates contained no samarium nickelate.     

Infrared and polarized Raman spectra of a noncentrosymmetric compound "sodium samarium fluorosilicate" NaSmSiO4.0.25NaF

Chemical preparation, infrared and Raman spectra of sodium samarium fluorosilicate, NaSmSiO(4).0.25NaF are presented. The spectra are analyzed with regard to the symmetry, and the numbers of the SiO(4)(4-) internal vibrational modes observed in the Raman and infrared spectra are consistent with the predictions.     

A new, efficient and stereoselective synthesis of tricyclic and tetracyclic compounds by samarium diiodide induced cyclisations of naphthyl-substituted arylketones--an easy access to steroid-like skeletons

In this report, we present the application of samarium diiodide induced cyclisations of naphthyl-substituted ketones towards an easy and stereoselective access to tri- and tetracyclic-functionalised compounds. Typical naphthalene derivatives were studied to investigate the scope and limitations of this novel cyclisation process. The model substrates studied demonstrate that the samarium ketyl cyclisations are essentially restricted to the formation of six-membered rings. The diastereoselectivity of these reactions is strongly influenced by the connection of the alkyl side chain to the naphthalene core. Gamma-naphth-1-yl-substituted ketones furnished cyclisation products, such as 17 or 22-26, as single diastereomers, whereas gamma-naphth-2-yl-substituted precursors gave mixtures of diastereomers--as demonstrated by the conversion of model compound 10 into tricyclic products 18 a/18 b, or that of cyclohexanone derivative 33 into tetracyclic diastereomers 34 a/34 b. Cyclic ketones as ketyl precursors furnished steroid-like tetracyclic skeletons; however, due to the cis/cis fusion of rings B/C and C/D these products have an "unnatural" bowl-like shape. Several of the cyclisation products have been identified by X-ray analyses, which not only proved the constitutions, but also the relative configurations and the preferred conformations. Steroid analogue 23 was subjected to subsequent transformations, which demonstrate that the styrene-like double bond of such compounds can be used for further structural diversification. First attempts to synthesise related azasteroids by incorporating nitrogen atoms into the ketone moiety are also reported. Thus, pyrrolidine derivatives 44 and 47 as well as piperidine derivatives 50 and 52 were subjected to samarium diiodide induced cyclisations. The expected tetracyclic products 48, 49 a/49 b, 51 and 53 a/53 b were obtained in moderate to good yields. The stereoselectivities observed follow the rules already established for the all-carbon precursors. The resulting products, bearing a nitrogen atom in ring D, are interesting azasteroid analogues with "unnatural" configuration.     

The remarkable effect of cosolvent on a samarium(II)-mediated 4-exo-trig cyclization: further synthetic studies on pestalotiopsin A

A samarium(II)-mediated 4-exo-trig cyclization in which a remote stereocenter serves to control the facial selectivity of the cyclization is described. The apparent coordination of a tert-butyldimethylsilyl ether to the samarium center appears to give rise to the selectivity. The remarkable effect of the cosolvent, 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol, on the cyclization of this substrate, is also discussed. A stereoselective synthesis of the general class of gamma,delta-unsaturated aldehyde cyclization substrate is reported, and the utility of the cyclization is demonstrated in an approach to the fully functionalized core of pestalotiopsin A.     

Samarium diiodide induced reductive cleavage of the Te–Si bond in phenyltellurotrimethylsilane: A novel method for the synthesis of alkylphenyl tellurides,telluroesters, and β‐phenyltelluro esters (nitriles)

Phentyltellurotrimethylsilane (1) was reduced by samarium diiodide in tetrahydrofuran (THF) to produce samarium phenyltellurolate. This new tellurolate anion reacted smoothly with alkyl and benzyl halides to give alkyl and benzyl‐phenyl tellurides in good yields under mild and neutral conditions. The samarium tellurolate also reacted with acyl halides or anhydrides to give telluroesters, and the 1,4‐addition of samarium tellurolate to α, β‐unsaturated esters (nitriles) gave β‐phenyltelluro esters (nitriles). © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 10: 471–474, 1999     

A new strategy for the synthesis of α,β-diaroylpropionates promoted by samarium metal in DMF

When promoted by samarium in DMF, aroyl chlorides react readily with acrylates to afford α,β-diaroylpropionates in good to excellent yields without pretreating or activating the metallic samarium.     

Synthesis and Structure of Unprecedented Samarium Complex with Bulky Bis‐iminopyrrolyl Ligand via Intramolecular C=N Bond Activation

An unprecedentate samarium complex of the molecular composition [{κ³‐{(Ph₂CH)N=CH}₂C₄H₂N)}{κ³‐{(Ph₂CHN=CH)(Ph₂CHNCH)C₄H₂N}Sm}₂] ( 2 ), which was isolated by the reaction of a potassium salt of 2,5‐bis{N‐(diphenylmethyl)‐iminomethyl}pyrrolyl ligand [K(THF)₂{(Ph₂CH)N=CH}₂C₄H₂N)] ( 1 ) with anhydrous samarium diiodide in THF at 60 °C through the in situ reduction of imine bond is presented. The homoleptic samarium complex [[κ³‐{(Ph₂CH)–N=CH}₂C₄H₂N)]₃Sm] ( 3 ) can also be obtained from the reaction of compound 1 with anhydrous samarium triiodide (SmI₃) in THF at 60 °C. The molecular structures of complexes 2 and 3 were established by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. The molecular structure of complex 2 reveals the formation of a C–C bond in the 2,5‐bis{N‐(diphenylmethyl)iminomethyl}pyrrole ligand moiety (Ph₂Py^–). However, complex 3 is a homoleptic samarium complex of three bis‐iminopyrrolyl ligands. In complex 2 , the samarium ion adopts an octahedral arrangement, whereas in complex 3 , a distorted three face‐centered trigonal prismatic mode of nine coordination is observed around the metal ion.     

钐试剂在有机合成中应用的若干新进展

综述了本课题组最近几年关于钐试剂在有机合成中应用的研究进展. 主要包括以下几部分内容: (1) 二碘化钐促进的有机反应研究; (2) 金属钐直接应用于有机合成的研究; (3) 其它钐试剂 (三碘化钐, 烯丙基溴化钐) 促进的有机反应研究.     

钐试剂在有机合成中的应用

钐试剂在有机合成中的应用是近年来有机合成方法学研究中的热点之一。综述了十余年来本课题组在钐试剂应用于有机合成方面所开展的有关工作：(1)二碘化钐作为偶联剂和还原剂在有机合成中的应用;(2)金属钐直接应用于有机合成;(3)三碘化钐作为路易斯酸应用于有机合成;(4)有机钐试剂在有机合成中的应用。     

Simultaneous determination of samarium, europium and terbium with quinaldic acid and phenanthroline by synchronous derivative fluorimetry

Synchronous derivative fluorescence of samarium, europium and terbium complexes with quinaldic acid and phenanthroline was examined in aqueous solution. The composition of these complexes was determined. The maximum emission wavelengths are 645 nm, 617 nm and 545 nm for samarium, europium and terbium, respectively. Under the optimal experimental conditions, the fluorescence intensity was a linear function of concentration in the range of 10-250 ppm for samarium, 0.5-50 ppm for europium and 0.5-300 ppm for terbium. Simultaneous determination of samarium, europium and terbium was successfully carried out for samarium oxide and middle rare earth mixture. The precision of the method, expressed as relative standard deviation, is within 1.1-2.5%.     

Total Synthesis of Jiadifenolide

As a potent neurotrophic agent, the sesquiterpenoid jiadifenolide represents a valuable small‐molecule lead for the potential therapeutic treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. A stereocontrolled total synthesis of this densely functionalized natural product is reported, central to which is an adventurous samarium‐mediated cyclization reaction to establish the tricyclic core and the adjacent C5 and C6 quaternary stereocenters.