Studies in Competitive [3,3] Sigmatropic Rearrangement: Synthesis of Oxygen Heterocycles

[3,3] Sigmatropic rearrangement of unsymmetrically substituted 1,4-but-2-ynes exhibit preference for rearrangement on the aryloxy prop-2-ynyl moiety to N-methyl-N-pyrimidinyl amino prop-2-ynyl moiety in case of 5-substituted uracils (la-f).     

(Alk-1-ynyl)organylthiocarbenes: generation and reactions with olefins

1-Substituted 1-chloro-3-organylthiopropa-1,2-dienes 1a–f belonging to previously unknown type of allenic compounds were synthesized by chlorination of 1-organylthioalk-1-ynes 3a–f with N-chlorosuccinimide. The reactions of compounds 1a–f with Bu^tOK in hexane at –20 °C are accompanied by -elimination of HCl to give new alk-1-ynyl(organylthio)carbenes 2a–f, which add to olefins to form the corresponding 1-(alk-1-ynyl)-1-organylthiocyclopropanes 5 in yields of up to 60%. The electrophilic properties of carbenes 2 were confirmed experimentally.__________Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 11, pp. 2440–2447, November, 2004.     

Alkynylhalocarbenes. 4. Generation of (alk-1-ynyl)halocarbenes from 3-substituted 1,1,1,3-tetrahalopropanes under the action of bases

When treated with KOH under phase-transfer catalysis or with Bu^tOK, 3-substituted (alkyl or phenyl) 1,1,3-tribromo-1-fluoropropanes 1a—c exclusively generate previously unknown (alk-1-ynyl)fluorocarbenes 5a—c, which react with olefins to give 1-(alk-1-ynyl)-1-fluorocyclopropanes 6a—h in 12—69% yields. Under analogous conditions, 3-alkyl- and 3-aryl-3-bromo-1,1,1-trichloropropanes 2a—c selectively afford (alk-1-ynyl)chlorocarbenes 7a—c, which are trapped by olefins to form the corresponding 1-(alk-1-ynyl)-1-chlorocyclopropanes 8a—k in 35—70% yields. (Phenylethynyl)chlorocarbene 7a is also selectively generated from 1,1,1,3-tetrachloro-3-phenylpropane (3a) upon its treatment with Bu^tOK. With an excess of 2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene or 2-methylpropene, carbene 7a yields 1-chloro-1-(phenylethynyl)cyclopropanes 8a or 8c, respectively. In contrast, 1,1,1,3-tetrachloroheptane 3b and 3-alkyl- and 3-phenyl-1,1,1,3-tetrabromopropanes 4a,c,f react with bases in the presence of olefins to give, along with the corresponding 1-(alk-1-ynyl)-1-halocyclopropanes 8a,c,d and 11a—f, vinylidenecyclopropanes 12a,c—g, which suggests the generation, under these conditions, both (alk-1-ynyl)halocarbenes 7b and 9a—c and vinylidenecarbenes 10 and 11a—c. The composition and structures of intermediate products in the reactions of tetrahalides 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, and 3b with Bu^tOK were determined and the mechanisms for carbene generation in these reactions were proposed.     

Transformations of 1-amino-2-(3-hydroxyalk-1-ynyl)-9,10-anthraquinones in the presence of amines

When heated in piperidine, 1-amino-2-(3-hydroxyalk-1-ynyl)-9,10-anthraquinones undergo cyclization into 2-(1-hydroxyalkyl)naphtho[2,3-g]indole-6,11-diones. In contrast, 1-amino-2-(3-hydroxy-3-phenylpropynyl)-9,10-anthraquinone reacts with primary and secondary amines to give the corresponding 1-amino-2-(1-amino-2-benzoylvinyl)-9,10-anthraquinones, which undergo cyclization into 4-dialkylamino- or 4-alkylamino-2-phenylnaphtho[2,3-h]quinoline-7,12-diones. Heating of the starting phenylpropynol with Et₃N causes its dehydrogenation and isomerization.     

Thiomidoyl approach to the synthesis of α-sialosides

Novel sialosyl donors, S-benzoxazolyl (SBox) and S-thiazolyl (STaz) sialosides, have been synthesized and applied to the stereoselective synthesis of α-sialosides. It was also demonstrated that it is possible to selectively activate SBox sialyl donor over ethyl thioglycoside, allowing the direct synthesis of disaccharide donors that could be used in subsequent glycosylations without further manipulations.     

Raspailynes,Novel Long-Chain Acetylenic Enol Ethers of Glycerol from the Marine Sponges Raspailia pumila and Raspailia ramosa

The sponges Raspailia pumila and ramosa (Demospongiae, Tetractinomorpha, Axinellida) from the North-East Atlantic are shown to contain a series of novel long-chain enol ethers of glycerol where the enol ether C?C bond is conjugated, in sequence, to both an acetylenic and an olefinic bond. Polar extracts give raspailynes hydroxylated at their (1Z5Z)-1,5-alkadien-3-ynyl chain, like raspailyne Al ( = (+)-(S)-3-[((1Z,5Z)-16-hydroxy-hexadeca-1,5-dien-3-ynyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol; (+ 2 ) and isoraspailyne A ( = (+)-3-[((1Z,5Z)-17-hydroxyocta-deca-1,5-dien-3-ynyl)oxy]-1,2-[propanediol; (+)- 3 ). Less polar extracts give 3 different types of raspailynes not hydroxylated at the chain. Raspailynes of the first type have either the (1Z,5Z)-configuration in a linear chain such as raspailyne B2 (( = (?)-(s)-3-[((1Z,5Z)-trideca-1,5-dien-3-ynyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol; (?)-4), raspailyne Bl ( = (?)-3-[((1Z,5Z)-tetradeca-1,5-dien-3-ynyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol;(?)- 5 ), and raspailyne B ( = 3-[((1Z,5Z)-pentadeca-1,5-dien-3-ynyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol; 6 ) or the (1Z,5Z)-pentadeca-1,5-dien-3-ynyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol; 6 )or the (1Z,5Z)-configuration in a chain ending with an isopropyl group, like isoraspailyne Bl ( = 3-[((1Z,5Z)-12-methyltrideca-1,5-dien-3-ynyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol; 7 ) and isoraspailyne B ( = 3-[((1Z,5Z)-13-methyltetradeca-1,5-dien-3-ynyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol; 8 ). Raspailynes of the second type have the (1Z,5E)-configuration, like isoraspailyne Bla ( =3-[((1Z,5E)-tetradeca-1,5-dien-3-ynyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol; 9 ) and isoraspailyne Ba ( = 3-[((1Z,5E)-13-methyltetradeca-1,5-dien-3-ynyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol; 10 ). Raspailynes of the third type have the (1E,5Z)-configuration, like isoraspailyne Blb ( = 3-[((1E,5Z)-tetradeca-1,5-dien-3-ynyl)oxy]-1,2,-propanediol; 11 ). The (S)-configuration for (+)- 1 ,((+)- 2 , and (?)- 4 is derived from chemical correlations.     

Technische Verfahren zur Synthese von Carotinoiden und verwandten Verbindungen aus Oxo-isophoron. I. Modifizierung der Kienzle-Mayer-Synthese von (3S 3′S)-Astaxanthin

Technical Procedures for the Synthesis of Carotenoids and Related Compounds from 6-Oxo-isophorone. I. Modification of the Kienzle-Mayer-Synthesis of (3S, 3′S)-Astaxanthin An efficient synthesis of (3S, 3′S)-astaxanthin ( 1a ) in high yield and optical purity starting from (4R, 6R)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone ( 4 ) is reported. The absolute configuration of 1a , previously derived from ORD. data, has been confirmed by X-ray analysis of 5 , a derivative of 6-oxo-isophorone ( 2 ). The key features of the improved synthesis are the two-step conversion of 4 to the key intermediate (4S)-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-hydroxy-2-cyclohexen-1-one ( 14 ), a new method for the partial reduction of the sterically hindered triple bond of (S)-6-hydroxy-3-(5-hydroxy-3-methyl-3-penten-1-ynyl)-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one ( 32 ), and Wittig olefination of the dialdehyde 1,6-dimethyl-1,3,5-octatrienedial ( 38 ) using phosphonium salt 37 with a free hydroxyl group.     

Synthesis of bis(alk-3-en-1-ynyl)benzene with either E- or Z-configuration via a one-pot three-component coupling reaction and its optical properties

A convenient, efficient and stereoselective synthesis of a range of bis(alk-3-en-1-ynyl)benzenes with E- and Z-configuration is described. The protocol involves Cu-mediated cross-coupling reaction of (E)- and (Z)-alk-1-enyldisiamylboranes with (trimethylsilyl)ethynyl bromide and Pd/Cu-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction with diiodobenzene. The sequential cross-coupling reaction proceeds readily under extremely mild conditions in a one-pot manner to afford bis(alk-3-en-1-ynyl)benzenes in good to excellent yields. The optical properties of the products are also described.     

Regiocontrolled gold(I)-catalyzed cyclization reactions of N-(3-iodoprop-2-ynyl)-N-tosylanilines

The gold(I)-catalyzed cyclization reactions of N-(3-Iodoprop-2-ynyl)-N-tosylaniline derivatives afford iodinated 1,2-dihydroquinoline derivatives. Two regioisomer products are obtained, one derived from direct cyclization and other involving concomitant 1,2-iodo migration. The ratio of these two products can be modulated by a proper ancillary ligand in the gold catalyst.     

Divergent Synthesis of 3‐Deoxy‐d‐manno‐oct‐2‐ulosonic Acid (Kdo) Glycosides Containing α‐(2→4)‐Linked Kdo‐Kdo Unit

A convenient and divergent approach was developed to prepare diverse bacterial 3‐deoxy‐d ‐manno‐oct‐2‐ulosonic acid (Kdo) oligosaccharides containing a Kdo‐α‐(2→4)‐Kdo fragment. The orthogonal protected α‐(2→4) linked Kdo‐Kdo disaccharide 3 , serving as a common precursor, was divergently transformed into the corresponding 8‐, 8′‐, and 4′‐hydroxy disaccharides 5 , 7 , and 14 , respectively. Then, these alcohols were glycosylated, respectively, with the 5,7‐O‐di‐tert‐butylsilylene (DTBS) protected Kdo thioglycoside donors 1 or 2 in an α‐stereoselective and high‐yielding manner to afford a range of Kdo oligosaccharides. Finally, removal of all protecting groups of the newly formed glycosides resulted in the desired free Kdo oligomer.     

Ruthenium-catalyzed cyclization of 3-en-1-ynyl imines with nucleophiles via tandem 5-exo-dig cyclization and nucleophilic addition

Treatment of 3-en-1-ynyl imines with TpRuPPh₃(CH₃CN)₂PF₆ catalyst (1 mol %) in DCE (50 °C, 6 h) effected catalytic cyclization with suitable nucleophiles and gave functionalized pyrroles in good yields. The reaction mechanism is proposed to proceed via (2-pyrrolyl)carbenoid intermediates derived from 5-exo-dig cyclization. This catalytic reaction works well with various nucleophiles, including water, alcohols and anilines.     

Synthesis of the Trisaccharide Repeating Unit of the K-Antigen from Klebsiella Type-63

Abstract

The benzyl substituted ethyl thioglycoside of L-fucose was found to be a more reactive donor compared to 2-O-benzyl substituted p-tolyl thioglycoside of D-galactose. Using the benzyl substituted ethyl thioglycoside of L-fucose (8), as a donor and the suitably substituted p-tolyl thioglycoside of D-galactose (7) as acceptor, the p-tolyl thioglycoside of the disaccharide, 9, was prepared. This disaccharide donor was allowed to react with a suitably protected galactopyranosyluronic acid acceptor, 16, to give the trisaccharide repeating unit of the K-antigen from Klebsiella type 63.     

Synthesis and characterization of hyperbranched polyesters incorporating the AB2 monomer 3,5-bis(3-hydroxylprop-1-ynyl)benzoic acid

The AB₂ monomer, 3,5-bis(3-hydroxylprop-1-ynyl)benzoic acid 1, has been synthesized using a Sonogashira cross-coupling with a palladium catalyst system developed for use with deactivated aryl halides. Numerous condensation methods have then been assessed in the homopolymerization of the acid-diol monomer 1 to afford hyperbranched polyesters. However, as a result of the thermal instability of the monomer, direct thermal polymerizations could not be employed. Alternative approaches using carbodiimide-coupling reagents enabled the production of soluble polyesters possessing molecular weights and degrees of branching ranging from 2500 to 11,000 and 0.22 to 0.33, respectively.     

Synthesis of the four diastereoisomers of 3-thymine-1-(butoxycarbonyl)aminocyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid

Synthetic routes to all four diastereoisomers of 3-thymine-1-(^tbutoxycarbonyl)aminocyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid have been developed starting from the commercially available (S)-dimethyl malate. The key step in the synthesis involves dialkylation of N-(diphenylmethylene)glycine ethyl ester with 1,4-diiodo-2(S)-trityloxybutane.     

Synthesis of the Repeating Unit of the Capsular Polysaccharide of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 3 as a Building Block Suitable for Formation of Oligomers

Abstract

The synthesis of a cellobiouronic thioglycoside donor 12, protected with a selectively removable 3′-O-benzyl group is described. The donor 12 is suitable as a monomer building block in the construction of oligomer structures corresponding to the capsular polysaccharide of Streptococcus pneumoniae type 3. The carboxyl function was introduced through regioselective TEMPO-oxidation of a 4′,6′-diol cellobiose derivative. If the oxidation was performed on a 2,3,2′,3′,4′,6′-hexaol derivative, oxidation also of the secondary 2- and 3-hydroxyl groups was observed to give a tricarboxyl derivative as one of the major products. The thioglycoside was formed by acidic mercaptolysis of a 1,6-anhydro bridge. The donor 12 was transformed into a suitable starting monomer acceptor through glycosylation with a spacer alcohol and subsequent debenzylation.     

Bromine-Promoted Glycosidation of Conformationally Superarmed Thioglycosides

Presented herein is a study of the conformation and reactivity of highly reactive thioglycoside donors. The structural studies have been conducted using NMR spectroscopy and computational methods. The reactivity of these donors has been investigated in bromine-promoted glycosylations of aliphatic and sugar alcohols. Swift reaction times, high yields, and respectable 1,2-cis stereoselectivity were observed in a majority of these glycosylations.     

Chemoselective glycosylations using sulfonium triflate activator systems

A novel chemoselective glycosylation sequence is described that employs the recently developed BSP/Tf₂O and DPS/Tf₂O reagent systems to activate thioglycosides. In the first glycosylation event a relatively armed thioglycoside is activated with the BSP/Tf₂O activator system and condensed with an acceptor thioglycoside to yield the thiodisaccharide, which is activated with the more potent DPS/Tf₂O activator in the next glycosylation event. Quenching of (N-piperidino)phenyl(S-thiophenyl)sulfide triflate, which is formed upon activation of the first thioglycoside, with triethyl phosphite is crucial for a productive glycosylation.     

Conductive and anticorrosive poly(N-alkyl-2-(4-hydroxybut-2-ynyl) pyridinium bromides): Synthesis and characterization

Present work reports a new type of poly(N-alkyl-2-[4-hydroxybut-2-ynyl] pyridinium bromides) (designated as Po-n, n = 8, 12, 16 of carbon atoms in the alkyl chain). Po-n were synthesized and characterized by FTIR, GPC, and NMR analysis. The possible polymerization mechanism was proposed and supported by theoretic calculation. A preliminary probe was performed on the conductivity and anticorrosive ability of the conjugated polymer. The results showed that these polymers demonstrated poor conductivity, however the conductivity was enhanced by graphene doping. Po-n are good inhibitors for X70 steel corrosion in HCl solution. So, the conjugated polymers may play important roles in the fields of optoelectronic devices and steel corrosion inhibition.     

Chiral discrimination in the reactions of the enolate E-[(η5-C5H5)Fe(CO)(PPh3)COCHMe]−Li+ with cis and trans but-2-ene oxides in the presence of BF3·OEt3

$\text{cis}$ and $\text{trans}$-but-2-ene oxides undergo S_N2 opening with the lithium enolate derived from [(η⁵-C₅H₅)Fe(CO)(PPh₃)COCH₂CH₃] in the presence of BF₃·OEt₂; preferential opening occurs where the enolate configuration at iron matches that of the epoxide carbon being attacked.