SYNTHESIS AND CATIONIC RING-OPENING POLYMERIZATION OF 1, 4-ANHYDRO-2, 3-DI-O-(P-AZIDOBENZYL)-α-D-RIBOPYRANOSE

New highly stereoregular 2, 3 -di- O-(p-azidobenzyl )-(1 →5 ) - α-D -ribofuranan was synthesized byselective ring-opening polymerization of 1, 4-anhydro-2, 3 - di-O -(p-azidobenzyl )-α-D -ribopyranose(ADABR) using phosphorus pentafluoride or tin tetrachloride as catalyst at low temperature indichloromethane. The monomer was obtained by the reaction of p - bromomethyl -phenyleneazide with 1, 4 -anhydro-α-D-ribose in DMF. The structure of poly(ADANR) was identified by specific rotation and ~(13)C-NMR spectroscopy. Acid chloride-AgCl_4 complex catalyst such as CH_2=C(CH_3)C~+OClO_4~- used in thepolymerization resulted in polymers with mixed structures, i.e. (1→5)-α-D-ribofuranosidic and (1→4)-β-D-ribopyranosidic units. However, with C_6H_5C~+OClO_4~- as catalyst, pure (1→5)-α-D-ribofuranan was obtained.The effects of catalyst, polymerization temperature and time on polymer stereoregularity were examined, andthe mechanism of the ring-opening polymerization was discussed.     

FREE RADICAL RING OPENING POLYMERIZATION OF CYCLIC ACRYLATES

Cyclic acrylates, 2,2- dimethyl-5-methylene-1 , 3-dioxolan-4 -one and 2- phenyl-5-methylene-1,3-dioxolan-4-one, were synthesized successfully. The monomers were characterized by ~1H NMR, ~(13)C NMR, IR and elemental analysis or HRMS. Polymerization of the monomers were carried out at 120℃with di-t-butylperoxide as initiator. The polymers were studied by ~1H NMR, ~(13)C NMR, UV and hydrolysis. The molecular weights of the resulting polymers were estimated by viscosity measurement and the extent of ring opening was estimated also by ~1H NMR and hydrolysis of the polymers and further confirmed by UV spectra.     

Dracaenoside A and B, New C-22 Steroidal Lactone Glycosides from the Stem of Dracaena cochinchinensis

Two new C-22 steroidal lactone glycosides, named dracaenoside A and B were isolated from the methanol extract of the fresh stem of Dracaena cochinchinensis. Their structures were established as (20S)3β,14α,16β-trihydroxy pregn-5-ene-22-carboxylic acid (22,16)-lactone 3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1→2)[ α-L-rhamnopyranosyl (l→4)]-β-D-glucopyranoside and (20S)3β, 14α,16β-trihydroxy pregn-5-ene-22-carboxylic acid (22,16)-lactone 3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1→2)[β-D-glucopyranosyl(1→3)]-β-D-glucopyranoside by means of 2D NMR spectral and chemical methods. It is the first time that steroidal lactone glycosides were isolated from the genus Dracaena.     

Syntheses of a new type of chiral phosphines from glucose

Methyl 3-deoxy-3-(diphenylphosphino)-4,6-O-benzylidene-α-D-altropyranoside (1) and methyl 2-deoxy-2-(diphenylphosphino)-4,6-O-benzylidene-α-D-altropyranoside (2) were prepared from methyl 2,3-anhydro-4,6-O-benzylidene-O-D-mannopyranoside and methyl 2,3-anhydro-4,6-O-benzyl-idene-α-D-allopyranoside,respectively,via regioselective and stcreospecific ring-opening reactions in high yields.Compounds 1 and 2 were oxidized to give the corresponding phosphine oxides (3 and 4).     

SYNTHESIS AND FREE RADICAL POLYMERIZATION OF 2-OXO-3-METHYLEN E-5-PHENYL-1,4-DIOXAN

The novel cyclic monomer, 2-oxo-3-methylene-5-phenyl-1,4-dioxan, was synthesized by a set of reactions. Several intermediates were prepared and characterized in order to determine the monomer structure. The presence of chiral centers in the intermediates and resulting monomer makes it complicated to separate , purify and characterize them. It is a very reactive monomer which will polymerize even at room temperature if expose to moisture and air. This monomer can undergo essentially quantitative flee radical ring opening polymerization. The driving force for ring opening is the formation of new carbonyl group and benzylic radical. The monomer and polymer structure were established by IR, ~1H NMR, ~(13)C NMR and elemental analysis or high resolution mass spectrum. The molecular weight of the resulting polymer was estimated by viscosity determination.     

Synthesis,structural characterization and solubility of 2-(1-substituted-1,11-undecylidene)-5-arylimino-△~3 -1,3,4-thiadiazolines

A series of novel 2-(1-substituted-1,11-undecylidene)-5-arylimino-△~3-1,3,4-thiadiazolines(4) were synthesized and their structure was characterized by ~1H NMR,~(13)C NMR and elemental analysis.Their solubility in both polar and non-polar solvents is significantly improved owing to the introduction of ethyl or methylthio group at cyclododecyl ring as compared with parent compounds[1,2-(1,11-undecylidene)-5-arylimino-△~3-1,3,4-miadiazolines].However,their fungicidal activity against Rhizoctonia solani is ...     

Two New Steroidal Glycosides from Fermented Leaves of Agave americana

Two new spirostanol glycosides named agamenoside A and B, ere isolated from the fermented leaves of Agave americana. Their structures were elucidated as (23S,25R)-5α-spirostan-3β,6α，23－triol 3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-[β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)]-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-galactopyranoside(1) and (25R)-5α-spiro-stan-3β,6α-diol 3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-[β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)]-β-D-glucopyra-nosyl-(1→4)-β-D-galactopyranoside(2) by a combination of chemical and spectral methods.     

Structural Probing on the Sn-C_(C5 ring) Bond of the Sn(Ⅱ) Metallocenes in Both the Solid State and the Temperature-dependent Solution Relaxation State

Various bond modes of the M-C_(C5 ring) exist in metallocene compounds of group 14 heavier elements,mostly due to an intricate interaction between the lone electron pairs at the M center and the 6 p-electrons of the C_5 ring.The tin(Ⅱ) metallocene complexes LSn R(L = HC[CMe(N-2,6-iPr_2C_6H_3)]_2,R = cyclopentadienyl,C_5H_5(1); indenyl,C_9H_7(2); fluorenyl,C_(13)H_9(3)) stabilized by the β-diketiminato ligand were prepared and utilized in the study on their solid and solution state structures.X-ray single-crystal diffraction data revealed an η~1-mode of the Sn-C_(C5 ring) bond in each 1~3.However,the room temperature ~1H NMR spectral studies disclosed such a fluxional bonding mode in solution.The 119 Sn NMR studies suggested a quadruple coordination nature of the Sn center in 1 while the triple coordination manner was for the Sn atom in both 2 and 3.Then the variable-temperature(25~–75 ℃) ~1H NMR spectral studies for each 1~3 were performed,which detected the relaxation state structures of 1~3 at lower temperature.All of these results indicate a stereochemical activity of the lone electron pairs at the tin(Ⅱ) atom that definitely has an electronic interaction with the 6 p-electrons of the C_5 ring.The observed Sn-C_(C5 ring) bond modes appear influenced by either the metallocene size or the compound state existed.     

Studies on Amidothiosemicarbazides and Related Hcterocyclic Derivatives ( XIII) --Synthetic Studies on 2-(3-Pyridyl)-5-Arylamino- 1,3, 4-Thiadiazoles and Oxadiazoles

By ring-closure of 1-nicotinyl-4-arylthiosemicarbazides under the catalysis of concentrated sulfuric acid or mercuric acetate, a series of 2-(3-pyridyl)-5-arylarnino-1,3,4-thiadiazoles and 2-(3-pyridyl)-5-ary-lamino-1,3,4-oxadiazoles were synthesized, respectively. All the products were subjected to testing of biological activity. Furthermore, the IR, 1H NMR and MS spectral properties of these new compounds were studied in details and some significant conclusions were drawn.     

New triterpenoid sapoin from Ardisia gigantifolia Stapf

<正>One new triterpenoid sapoin with two known triterpenoid sapoins:3β-O-{α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→3)-[β-D-xylopyranose-(1→2)]-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-L-arabinopyranosyl}-3β-hydroxy-13β,28-epoxy-oleanan-16-oxo-30-al(1),3β-O-{α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→3)-[(β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→2)]-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-[(β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)]-α-L-ara-binopyranoside}-16α-hydroxy-13,28-epoxy-oleanane(2) and cyclamiretin A 3β-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(l→3)-[P-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→2)]-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)]-α-L-arabinopyranoside(3) were isolated fromArdisia gigantifolia Stapf.Their structures were elucidated by means of ~1H and ~(13)C NMR spectroscopic studies,including2D-NMR technique.     

Two new furostanol saponins from Tribulus terrestris L.

<正>Two new furostanol glycoside,26-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(25S)-5α-furost-3β,22α,26-triol-3-O-β-D-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)]-β-D-galactopyranoside(1) and 26-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(25S)-5α-furost-20(22)-en-2α,3β,26-triol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-galactopyranoside(2) were isolated fromthe fruits of Tribulus terrestris L.The structures of two new furostanol saponins were elucidated by spectroscopic methods.     

~(13)C NMR SUBSTITUENT EFFECTS IN A SERIES OF 2-PHENYL BENZOTHIAZOLES

According to ~(13)C NMR determinations and analyses of 14 compounds of 2-phenyl benzothiazole, we have studied the substituent effects on aromatic hetero rings. The different substituents have effects on the charge densities in the molecules. We have also analyzed the structural factors of effects on ~nJ_(13C-1H). The perturbations of benzothiazole to benzene ring were studied by the method of comparison analysis. The substituent induced chemical shifts of benzothiazole were obtained. The experiential calculations of ~(13)C chemical shifts for aromatic carbons have been done, the calculated velues agreed with the experimental ones. The theoretical calculations for the compounds 2, 3, 9 have been made using the EHMO method (the Enlarged Hiickel Molecular Orbital Method). The relationships between the ~(13)C experimental chemical shifts and the total charge densities of the corresponding carbon atoms were obtained by the regression analysis. The correlation coefficient is—0.96.     

Two New Furostanol Saponins from Tribulus Terrestris L.

Two new furostanol glucosides, named tribufurosides G and H, were isolated from Tribulus terrestris L. The structures of the two new furostanol glucosides were elucidated as 26-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(25R)-5α-furost-12-one-3β,22α,26-tetraol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-galactopyranoside(1) and 26-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(25S)-5α-12-one-2α,3β,22α,26-tetraol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-galactopyranoside(2) by 1D, 2D NMR techniques, ESI-MS analysis as well as chemical methods.     

New cytotoxic apigenin derivatives from Selaginella doederleinii

75%aqueous ethanol extract from the whole herbs of Selaginella doederleinii was isolated,and two new apigenin derivatives,doederflavones A(1) and B(2),together with ten known compounds(3-12) were characterized.Their structures were assigned by extensive spectroscopic methods including 1D/2D NMR and HR-ESIMS.Compounds 1-6 bear an aryl substituent at the C-8 or C-6 positions in ring A of apigenin skeleton.Compounds 1 and 2 were evaluated for their in vitro cytotoxicity against four human cancer cell lines A549,MCF-7,SMMC-7721,and LoVo,both of which exhibited significant cytotoxicity against A549 with IC_(50) values of 0.82 μmol/L and 1.32 μmol/L,respectively.     

Fragmentation Mechanism of Trans—α—Aryl—β—enamino Esters

Electron impact-induced fragmentation mechanism of Trans-α-Aryl-β-enamino esters were investigated using mass-analyzed ion kinetic energy (MIKE) spectrometry and high resolution accurate mass data It was found that the main characteristic fragmentations of compounds studied were:an odd electron ion M^ -EtOH was formed by losing a neutral molecule of ethanol;and the skeletal rearrangements took place;and the ring opening reaction happened after losing a carbon monoxide;and the typical McLafferty rearrangement underwent in ester group.The cycliztion reation caused by losing neutral molecule of TsNH2 due to the ortho-effects of substituted group of gromatic ring was also observed.     

Isolation and Characterization of Two New Compounds from Lysimachia Davurica

Two new saponins named davuricoside H and davuricoside K were isolated from the whole plant of Lysimachia davurica. The structures of davuricoside H and davuricoside K were determined by 1-D and 2-D NMR, MS techniques, and chemical methods to be 3β,16α,28-trihydroxy-olean-12-en-30-oic acid-3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)]-α-L-arabinopyranoside and 3β,16α,28-trihydroxy-olean-12-en-30-oic acid-3-O-{β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)]-α-L-arabinopyranosyl}-30-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-ester.     

Synthesis and nitration of calix[4] (aza)crowns

Calix[4] (aza) crowns containing amide groups 3a-d were synthesized by the reactions of calix[4]arene (1a) or p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene (1b) with N, N'-ethylenebis(2-chloroac-etamide) (2a) or N, N'-1,2-phenylenebis(2-chloroacetamide) (2b) by one step procedure in yields of 85-90% . Calix[4]-(aza) crowns 4a-b could be obtained by the reduction of 3a-b with LiAlH4 in yields of 51 and 67% , respectively. The nitration of 3a or 3c afforded new chromogenic calix[4]arenes 5a bearing two nitrophenol moieties and 5c bearing one nitro-phenol and one quinone moiety, respectively. The ipso-nitrations of 3b and 3d were also studied. Both gave the products containing one nitrophenol and one quinone moiety. Moreover, a very interesting calix[4]arene derivative 5d containing one cyclohexadienone moiety was also separated as the main product when 3d was ipso -nitrated.     

Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of cobalt porphyrins and their catalytic activity towards dioxygen reduction

The synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of cobalt(Ⅱ) 5-(4-pyridyl)-10,15,20-triphe-nylporphyrin,cobalt(Ⅱ) 5-(4-N-hexadecylpyridiniumyl)-10,15,20-triphenylporphyrin bromide andcobalt(Ⅱ) 5-(2-aminophenyl)-10,15,20-triphenyl-porphyrin are reported.The corresponding copperand vanadyl derivatives ((TriP)Cu,[(hTriP)Cu]~+Br~- and [(hTriP)VO]~+Br~-) were also studied.Eachmetalloporphyrin was characterized by UV-visible,ESR and ~1H NMR spectroscopy.These me-talloporphyrins can be firmly adsorbed on the glassy carbon (GC) surface.The catalytic reduction ofdioxygen at GC electrodes modified by these catalysts was studied by cyclic voltammetry (CV).Thekinetic process of dioxygen reduction at the cobalt porphyrin-modified electrodes was studied with arotating ring disk electrode.     

Two New Furostanol Glycosides from Asparagus cochinchinensis

Two new furostanol oligoglycosides named as aspacochioside A(1)and B(2) were isolated from the roots of Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.)Merr..Their structures were clucidated to be 3-O-[{α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→4）}{β-D-glucopyranosyl}]-26-O-[β-D-glucopy-ranosyl]-(25S)-5β-furostane-3β，22α，26-triol 1 and 3-O-[{α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→4）}{β-D-glu-copyeransoyl}]-26-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl]-22α-methoxy-(25S)-5β-furostane-3β，26-diol 2 on the basis of spectroscopic techniques and chemical methods.     

SYNTHESIS AND POLYMERIZATION OF 2-OXO-3-METHYLENE-1,4-DIOXANES

A new kind of monomers was successfully synthesized by the reaction between 2-chloro methyl cycloketal and trimethylsilyl cyanide, followed by ring closure and dehaiogenation. Polymerizations of the monomers were carried out in benzene solution at 80℃with benzoyl peroxide as initiator. Both the structures of monomers and polymers were characterized by IR, ~1H NMR, ~(13)C NMR and elemental analysis.