Coordination chemistry of higher oxidation states. 10 [1]. Oxofluoroanions of osmium(VIII) [OsO4F2]2− and [OsO3F3]−

Trioxotrifluoroosmates(VIII) M[OsO₃F₃] (M = Cs, Rb, K) have been prepared by direct combination of OsO₃F₂ and the appropriate alkali fluoride MF. The reaction of OsO₄ with M′F (M′ = Cs, Rb) in aqueous solution produces the tetraoxodifluoroosmates(VIII) M′₂[OsO₄F₂]. On the basis of their vibrational spectra the assignment of a $\text{fac}$ (C_3v) structure to [OsO₃F₃]^? and a $\text{cis}$ (C_2v) to [OsO₄F₂]^2? is proposed. The electronic spectra of the anions have been recorded and are interpreted using the optical electronegativity concept.     

4-Acetoxytricyclo[4.1.0.02,7]Hept-4-en-3-one; synthesis and novel bond reorganization of a valence isomer of 2-acetoxytropone

4-Acetoxytricyclo[4.1.0.0^2,7]hept-4-en-3-one ($\text{3}$), a valence isomer of 2-acetoxytropone, was synthesized. Upon heating in pyridine at 150°C, $\text{3}$ rearranged into 1-acetoxybicyclo[3.2.0]hepta-3,6-dien-2-one ($\text{9}$); the mechanism of which was examined by means of deuterium labeling experiments.     

Peri-bridged naphthalenes. 4. chalcogen-bridged acenaphthylenes

Three new electron donors, acenaphtho[5,6-$\text{cd}$]-1,2-dithiole ($\text{1}$), acenaphtho[5,6-$\text{cd}$]-1,2-diselenole ($\text{2}$), and acenaphtho[5,6-$\text{cd}$]-1,2-ditellurole ($\text{3}$), can be prepared in 28%, 22%, and 14% yields respectively by reaction of the elemental chalcogens (S, Se, Te) with 5,6-dilithioacenaphthylene ($\text{4}$). Compound $\text{4}$ is generated by treatment of 5,6-dibromoacenaphthylen ($\text{5}$), for which a convenient preparation is described, with $\text{n}$-butyllithium (2 equiv.) in THF at ?78°C.     

Electronic control of stereoselectivity-21 : Stereochemical parallelism between dienophilic capture and singlet oxygenation of isodicyclopentadiene derivatives

The stereochemistry and product distribution resulting from reaction of 4',5',6',7'- tetrahydrospirol[cyclopropane-1,2']-[4,7]methano[2$\text{H}$]indene(5), endo-2-methyl(6a) and 2,2-dunethyl-4,7-dihydro-4,7-methano-2$\text{H}$-indene (6b), as well as 4',5',6',7'-tetrahydrospiro[cyclopentane-1,2']-[4,7]methano-[2$\text{H}$]indene (7) with singlet oxygen have been determined. Stereochemical assignments to the diepoxide products were readily deduced by ¹³C-NMR comparison with the spectra of the parent isomcrs of established structure (X-ray). To unravel the stereochemistry of the epoxy aldehydes, recourse was made to 2D NOE experiments The observed stereosclectivity and reaction profile of each substrate are analyzed and placed in proper mechanistic and energetic perspective.     

Metabolites of Alternaria solani part V. Biosynthesis of altersolanol A and incorporation of altersolanol A-13Cx into altersolanol B and macrosporin

The biosynthesis of the tetrahydroanthraquinone, altersolanol A ($\text{1}$), by $\text{Alternaria solani}$ has been established by the incorporation of [1,2-¹³C₂]-acetate. A blocked culture of $\text{A. solani}$ was utilized to reveal that $\text{1}$ is metabolized to altersolanol B and macrosporin.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of 3D supramolecular compounds: [ M (4,4′-bipy)2(H2O)4] · (4,4′-bipy)2 · (3,5-daba)2 · 8H2O ( M =Zn,Mn)

Two new supramolecular compounds [M(4,4′-bipy)₂ (H₂O)₄] ·?(4,4′-bipy)₂ ·?(3,5-daba)₂ ·?8H₂O (M=Zn(1) or Mn(2), 4,4′-bipy =?4,4′-bipyridine, 3,5-daba =?3,5-diaminobenzoic acid anion) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and X-ray crystal diffraction. In [M(4,4′-bipy)₂(H₂O)₄]²⁺, the M(II) is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from two 4,4′-bipy molecules and four oxygen atoms from four waters to form an octahedral configuration. There exist uncoordinated 4,4′-bipy molecules, 3,5-diaminobenzolate counterions and water guests in the compounds. The 3D structures of the title supramolecular compounds are constructed by rich hydrogen bonds among [M(4,4′-bipy)₂(H₂O)₄]²⁺, uncoordinated 4,4′-bipy molecules, water molecules and 3,5-daba, containing a diverting hexa-member water ring.     

Hydrothermal syntheses and structural characterization of two organic–inorganic hybrid compounds based on Lindqvist polyanions

Two organic–inorganic hybrid polyoxometalates {[V₂W₄O₁₉{Cu(2,2′-bipy)₂}₂] · (4,4′-bipy)} _n (1) and [Co(2,2′-bipy)₃][W₆O₁₉] · H₂O (2) (2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine, 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine), constructed by Lindqvist polyanions and transition metal coordination cations, have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV spectra, thermogravimetric (TG) analyses, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and single- crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 is a neutral molecule and consists of a di-V^V substituted Lindqvist-type polyanion [V₂W₄O₁₉]^4?, two supporting copper cations [Cu(2,2′-bipy)₂]²⁺ and one free 4,4′-bipy. Neutral molecules of 1 are extended to a 2-D grid-like network by π–π stacking interactions between pyridine groups. The molecular structure of 2 contains one [W₆O₁₉]^2? cluster polyanion and a [Co(2,2′-bipy)₃]²⁺. Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis and XPS spectrum of 1 prove the presence of V^V. TG curves of 1 and 2 indicate two weight loss steps.     

Synthesis and absolute configuration of +-lineatin,the pheromone of trypodendronlineatum

A new synthesis of (±), (+)- and (-)-lineatin (3,3,7-trimethyl-2, 9-dioxatricyclo [3.3.1.0^4,7] nonane, $\text{1}$) was achieved. The stereochemistry of (+)-lineatin was established as 1$\text{R}$, 4$\text{S}$, 5$\text{R}$, 7$\text{R}$ by an X-ray crystallographic analysis of an intermediate $\text{1}$$\text{5}$.     

3-methylthio-1,2-dithiolylium salts : Reaction with 4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one and 4-hydroxycoumarin

The reaction of 4- and 5-aryl-3-methylthio-1,2-dithiolylium iodides with 4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2$\text{H}$-pyran-2-one and 4-hydroxycoumarin has been studied. 4-Substituted salts yielded 3-aryl-7-methyl-2-thioxo-2$\text{H}$,5$\text{H}$-pyrano [3,2-c]pyran-5-ones and 3-aryl-2-thioxo-2H,5H-pyrano[3,2-c]benzo[e]pyran-5-ones, respectively, whereas 5-substituted salts gave rise to 3-(5′-aryl-1′,2′-dithiol-3′-ylidene)-6-methyl-2$\text{H}$-pyran-2,4-diones and 3-(5′-aryl-1′,2′-dithiol-3′-ylidene)-2$\text{H}$-benzo [b]-pyran-2,4-diones.     

The assembly of POM-induced inorganic–organic hybrids based on copper ions and mixed ligands

Three inorganic–organic hybrid materials based on Keggin-type polyoxometalates (POMs), [Cu^II₂(phen)₂(4,4′-bipy)(H4,4′-bipy)₂(H₂O)₂][PMo₁₂O₄₀]₂·2H₂O (1), [Cu^II(phen)₂(H4,4′bipy)][PW₁₂O₄₀]·H₂O (2), and [Cu^II₂(phen)₂(4,4′-bipy)(BW₁₂O₄₀)(H₂O)₂](H₂4,4′-bipy)_0.5·3H₂O (3) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine), were synthesized using different POMs in the hydrothermal conditions. Compounds 1–3 were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectra, elemental analyses, powder X-ray diffraction analyses, and thermogravimetric analyses. Compound 1 presents a two-dimensional (2-D) network containing the Keggin-type [PMo₁₂O₄₀]^3? anion and dinuclear metal–organic units [Cu^II₂(phen)₂(4,4′-bipy)(H4,4′-bipy)₂(H₂O)₂]³⁺. Compound 2 is a 2-D architecture constructed from a [PW₁₂O₄₀]^3? and mononuclear metal–organic units [Cu^II(phen)₂(H4,4′-bipy)]³⁺. In 3, the [BW₁₂O₄₀]^5? anions link [Cu^II₂(phen)₂(4,4′-bipy)] units to form a one-dimensional (1-D) chain [Cu^II₂(phen)₂(4,4′-bipy)(BW₁₂O₄₀)(H₂O)₂]; the 1-D chain connects with protonated 4,4′-bipy ligands and lattice waters, yielding a 2-D layer. Fluorescence spectra, UV–vis spectra, and electrochemical properties of 1–3 have been investigated.     

A convenient one-pot procedure for synthesis of thiol esters using magnesium ion as a catalyst

Various thiol esters (R¹ COSR²) were prepared in high yields by treatment of 1-acylimidazole with thiols in the presence of a catalytic amount of Mg(OEt)₂. Malonic half-thiol esters [R¹OCOCH(R³)COSR²] were also prepared in good yields by treating magnesium monoalkyl malonate [R¹ OCOCH(R³)COOMg$\text{1}\text{2}$] with carbonyl-1,1′-diimidazole followed by addition of thiols.     

Five new steroidal glycosides,pregnedioside-A, -B,and their three monoacetates,from an Okinawan soft coral of Alcyonium sp.

Five new pregnene-type steroidal glycosides, named pregnedioside -a ($\text{1}$), 4′-O-acetyl-pregnedioside-a ($\text{2}$), 3′-O-acetyl-pregnedioside-a ($\text{3}$), pregnedioside-b ($\text{5}$), and 4′-O-acetyl-pregnedioside-b ($\text{6}$), were isolated from an Okinawan soft coral of Alcyonium sp. and their structures were elucidated. These are rare examples of steroidal gylcosides from soft coral.     

Amino-sulphur-fluorine derivatives as fluoride ion donors: preparation of three- and four-coordinated cations of sulphur (IV) and (VI) [1,2]

Pentacoordinated aminosulphur (IV) trifluorides, R₂N$\text{S}$F₃, (in this paper the lone pair in S(IV)-derivatives is always considered as a ligand) and aminosulphur(VI)-oxidetrifluorides, R₂NS(O)F₃, readily lose a fluoride ion to Lewis acids (AsF₅, SbF₅, BF₃) to give sulphur-containing cationic species [R₂N$\text{S}$F₂]⁺ and [R₂NS(O)F₂]⁺ with tetracoordinated sulphur. Tetracoordinated neutral dialkylaminosulphur(IV)-oxidefluorides, R₂N$\text{S}$(O)F, and amino-imino sulphur(IV)fluorides, R₂N$\text{S}$(=NR_f)F, give three-coordinated sulphur cations [R₂N$\text{S}$O]⁺] or [R₂N$\text{S}$NR_f]⁺.The three-coordinated sulphur(VI)cation [R₂NS(O)NR]₊ has also been formed.     

Successive methyl migrations occurring in the acid treatment of 1-epoxyethyl-1,2,2-trimethyl-cyclopentane derivative

Acid treatment of (IR, 3S,1′S)-1-(1′,2′-Epoxyethyl)-1,2,2-trimethyl-3-acetoxymethyl-cyclopentane $\text{6}$) has been shown to yield three products ($\text{8}$, $\text{9}$, $\text{10}$), among which $\text{8}$ and $\text{9}$ are 1-oxa-bicyclo[3.3.0]octane derivatives formed $\text{via}$ successive methyl migrations followed by an oxorane ring closure.     

Generation of an active acyl species from stable 1-methyl-2-acyl-1h-imidazoles

1-Methyl-2-(1′-cyano-1′-trimethylsilyloxy)alkyl-1H-imidazoles ($\text{2}$) were easily prepared from the corresponding stable carbonyl compounds, 1-methyl-2-acyl- ¹H-imidazoles ($\text{1}$). When the quarternary salts of $\text{2}$ were treated with various nucleophiles, reactive acyl species, which was presumed to be acylcyanide ($\text{12}$), was generated in situ under CC bond fission to result in producing the corresponding acylated compounds ($\text{5}$–$\text{10}$) in good yields.     

Copper(I) Complexes of Bithiazoles

Several new copper(I) complexes of a group of bidentate bithiazole ligands have been isolated. The compounds prepared are bis(2,2′-dimethyl-4,4′-bithiazole)copper(I) perchlorate ([Cu(me-b)₂]ClO₄), bis(4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bithiazole)copper(I) perchlorate ([Cu(me-i)₂]ClO₄), bis(2,2′-diphenyl-4,4′-bithiazole) copper(I) perchlorate ([Cu(ph-b)₂]ClO₄), bis(4,4′-diphenyl-2,2′-bithiazole)copper(I) perchlorate ([Cu(ph-i)₂]ClO₄), bis(4,4′,5,5′-tetraphenyl-2,2′-bithiazole)-copper(I) perchlorate ([Cu(ph₄-i)₂]ClO₄, bis(2,2′-bithiazole)copper(l) perchlorate ([Cu(i)₂]CIO₄), 2,2′-bithiazolecopper(I) perchlorate ([Cu(i)ClO₄), (2,2′-bithiazole)bis(triphenylphosphinesulfide)copper(I) perchlorate ([Cu(i)(SPph₃)₂]ClO₄,(2,2′-bithiazole)bis-( triphenylphosphine)copper(I) perchlorate ([Cu(i)(Pph₃)₂]ClO₄), and (4,4′-bithiazole)bis(triphenylphosphine) copper(I) perchlorate ([Cu(b)(Pph₃)₂]ClO₄). Several synthetic techniques were required including one developed in this work which involved the conversion of [Cu(Pph₃)₄]ClO₄ into the thiophosphine complex by reaction with sulfur and subsequent use of this as a labile precursor complex. Optical spectra of the complexes indicate extensive solution dissociation. Several of the complexes ([Cu(ph-b)₂]ClO₄, [Cu(ph-i)₂]CIO₄, and [Cu(i)(Pph₃]ClO₄) were photoluminescent in the solid; one ([Cu(ph-b)₂]ClO₄) showed extensive loss of emission during irradiation. Most of the complexes prepared here appear to bind through the thiazole nitrogen atoms. However, infrared evidence suggests that in two of the complexes thiazole sulfur atoms participate in the bonding.     

Anionic tricarbonyl derivatives of molybdenum and tungsten and their reactions with allyl halides

A series of carbonylmetallate anions $\text{fac}$-[MX(CO)₃L₂]^?, where M = Mo or W, X = Cl, Br or I and L₂ = 1,10-phenanthroline(phen) or 2,2′-bipyridine(bipy) have been prepared from the corresponding $\text{cis}$-M(CO)₄L₂ complexes. No evidence of $\text{fac}$-to $\text{mer}$-isomerisation was evident on dissolution, although in MeCN solvolysis occurred with the formation of $\text{fac}$-M(CO)₃L₂(MeCN). Reaction of the anions with various allyl halides resulted in high yields of η³-allyl complexes [MX(CO)₂(η³-RC₃H₄)L₂]. The significance of these observations for the mechanism of the allyl oxidative-addition reaction are discussed.     

Synthesis of (4.5.5.5]fenestrane and a [4.4.5.5]fenestrane derivative

The synthesis of tetracyclo[5.4.1.0^4,12.0^9.12]dodecan-6-one $\text{12}$ via an intramolelecular photocycloaddition, its reduction to the hydrocarbon $\text{13}$ and its ring-contraction to tetracyclo-[4.4.1.0^3,11.0^9,11]undecane derivative $\text{16}$ is described.     

A general synthesis of side chain derivatives of Δ9-thc

The synthesis of (6aR, 10aR)-trans-3-[1′,3′-dithian-2′-yl]-6a,7,8,10a-tetrahydro-6,6,9- trimethyl-6H-dibenzo[b,d]pyran-l-ol t-butyldimethylsilyl ether ($\text{4b}$) is reported. The use of this compound as a source of side chain derivatives of cannabinoids is illustrated by syntheses of 1′-,2′-,3′- and 4′-hydroxy-Δ⁹-THC, and 3-carboxy-6,6,9-trimethyl-6H-dibenzo[b,d]pyran-1-o1 ($\text{6}$).     

Cyclische para-phenylensulfide - : Selektive synthese,dotierung und elektrische leitfähigkeit

Cyclic hexa-$\text{para}$-phenylenesulfide (3c) and tetra-4,4′-biphenyldiyl-sulfide (7) are synthesized for the first time and in surprising yields (up to 65%). Doping with SbF₅, leads to conductivities of approx. 10^?3 S cm^?1, which are discussed with regard to polymeric “PPS”.