Synthesis of 1′-substituted 4′,4′-dimethyl-6′-methoxy-4′H-spiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-isoquinolines]

The reaction of 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(1-methylcyclohexyl)ethanol with nitriles in concentrated sulfuric acid afforded 1′-substituted 6′-methoxy-4′,4′-dimethyl-4′H-spiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-isoquinolines] as a result of consecutive Wagner-Meerwein rearrangement and Ritter reaction.     

Investigations of 2,3′-biquinolines 23. Synthesis of 1′-R-1′,4′-dihydro-2,3′-biquinolin-4′-ones by Claisen condensation

A method has been developed for the synthesis of 1′-R-1′,4′-dihydro-2,3′-biquinolin-4′-ones based on the interaction of quinaldine with N-alkyl-N-formylanthranilic acid methyl esters under the conditions of the Claisen condensation. __________ Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 409–410, March 2008.     

Calorimetric study of 2′-methylacetophenone and 4′-methylacetophenone

Values of the condensed phase standard (p = 0.1 MPa) molar enthalpy of formation for 2′- and 4′-methylacetophenones were derived from the standard molar energies of combustion, in oxygen, at T = 298.15 K, measured by static bomb combustion calorimetry. The values of the standard molar enthalpy of vaporization, at T = 298.15 K, were measured by Calvet microcalorimetry. Combining these two values, the following enthalpies of formation in the gas phase, at T = 298.15 K, were then derived: 2′-methylacetophenone, –(115.7 ± 2.4) kJ · mol⁻¹, and 4′-methylacetophenone, –(122.6 ± 2.4) kJ · mol⁻¹. Substituent effects are discussed in terms of stability and compared with other similar compounds. The value of the standard molar enthalpy of formation for 3′-methylacetophenone was estimated from isomerization schemes.     

First Total Syntheses of 4′-0-Geranylisoliquiritigenin And 4′-O-Geranylnarigenin

The title compounds, 4'-0-geranylisoliquiritigenin and 4'-0-geranylnaringenin isolated from Millettia ferruginea and Borania coerulescens respectively, were first synthesized starting from geranyl bromide, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and O-hydroxy acetophenones by the condensation reaction and demethoxymethylation as key steps.     

An Efficient Preparation of 4, 4′-Dicarboxy-2, 2′-Bipyridine

A convenient and high yield preparation of 4, 4′-dicarboxy-2, 2′-bipyridine from the oxidation 4, 4′-dimethyl-2, 2′-bipyridine with potassium dichromate in sulfuric acid is reported.     

Synthesis of 4′H-spiro[adamantane-2,3′-isoquinoline] derivatives

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Diastereoselective and enantioselective synthesis of 4′-aza analogues of 2′,3′-dideoxynucleosides

A diastereo- and enantioselective synthesis of 4′-aza analogues of 2′,3′-dideoxynucleosides has been designed by the strategy of the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of a Vasella-type nitrone. The reaction leads to (1′R)- and (1′S)-4′-aza analogues of 2′,3′-dideoxythimidine and fluorouridine, in enantiomerically pure forms.     

IR spectroscopic study of the conformational lability of 4′-ethyl-4-cyanobiphenyl

The conformational lability of 4-ethyl-4-cyanobiphenyl molecules in solid crystal (SC) and isotropic liquid (IL) states was investigated by IR spectroscopic techniques (experiment and theory). IR absorption spectra were measured at 28°C–95°C in the frequency range 400 cm^–1–4000 cm^–1. Spectrum simulation was performed using the fragment method with allowance for the conformational fluctuations of molecules. The experimental and calculated spectra were compared and analyzed, and it was shown that in the IL, the samples are mixtures of conformers. The temperature changes in the spectra in the stated range are caused by the conformational lability of molecules.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by L. M. Babkov, I. I. Gnatyuk, G. A. Puchkovskaya, and S. V. TrukhachevTranslated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 45, No. 3, pp. 398–405, May–June, 2004.     

Synthesis of 3′,4′-Dimethoxyisoflavone Derivaties

2-(Un)substituted-3,4-dimethoxy-7-hydroxyisoflavones were synthesized. Their derivatives substituted at the phenolic hydroxyl were prepared by alkylation and acylation. Aminomethyl derivatives were also prepared.     

Some 2′-Modified 4′-Thionucleosides via Sulfur Participation and Synthesis of Thio-Azt from 4′-Thiofuranoid 1,2-Glycal

ThioAZT 14 was synthesized in eight steps from D-arabinose derivative 4 via the new thiofuranoid 1,2-glycal, 5-O-Acetyl-1,2,4-trideoxy-1,4-epithio-3-O-p-toluenesulfonyl-D- threo -pent-1-enitol ( 8 ). Ribosylation of the thiosugar 6 with thymine afforded regioselectively the nucleoside 16 . Treatment of 16 with sodium azide in hot DMF gave, after spontaneous intramolecular displacment, the 2'-azido-xylo derivative 18 , which furnished the free nucleoside 19 on treatment with methanolic ammonia. Similarly, treatment of 16 with sodium ethylthiolate in boiling methanol led to inversion in configuration and gave, after several intramolecular displacments, via the sulfur participation, the 2',3'-diethylthiolate-ribo derivative 23 . Deblocking of 23 with methanolic ammonia afforded the free nuclaoside 24 .     

Investigations in the region of 2,3′-biquinolyl 4. Alkylation of the dianion of 2,3′-biquinolyl

With alkyl chlorides and alkyl phenyl ethers the dianion of 2,3-biquinolyl forms the products from alkylation at position 4. Their treatment with alkyl halides or water gives 1, 4-dialkyl-1, 4-dihydro-2,3-biquinolyls or 4-alkyl-1,4-dihydro-2,3-biquinolyls respectively.For communication 3, see [1].Stavropol State University, Stavropol, Russia 355009. Russian Chemical Technology University, Moscow 125190. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 9, pp. 1214–1217, September, 1998.     

Preparation of (4′S) and (4′R)-Spiro(oxirane-2-4′-5α-cholestan-3′β-ol), Potent Inhibitors of 4-Methyl Sterol Oxidase

(4′R)- and (4′S)-Spiro(oxirane-2,4′-5α-cholestan-3′β-ol) (1) and (2) were made from (4′R)- and (4′S)-spiro(oxirane-2,4′-5α-cholestan-3-one) (8) and (9). Alkaline hydrogen peroxide oxidation of 4-methylene-5α-cholestan-3-one (7) gave compounds (8) and (9) as a readily separable (1:1) mixture. Reduction of (9) to (2) provided access to a compound which could not be made by other methods.     

Standard enthalpies of formation of 4-methylbiphenyl and 4,4′-dimethylbiphenyl

The energies of combustion of 4-methylbiphenyl and 4,4′-dimethylbiphenyl in the crystal state were measured in a precision calorimeter equipped with a self-sealing bomb at 298.15 K. The enthalpies of vaporization of these substances were measured in an isothermal heat-conducting Calvet microcalorimeter. Standard enthalpies of formation were calculated for 4-methylbiphenyl and 4,4′-dimethylbiphenyl in the crystal, liquid, and gas states.     

In situ observation of the pressure-induced mesophase for 4′-n-hexadecyloxy-3′-nitrobiphenyl-4-carboxylic acid

In situ observation of the optical texture, and X-ray patterns of the pressure-induced mesophase seen for 4′-n-hexadecyloxy-3′-nitrobiphenyl-4-carboxylic acid (ANBC-16) was performed under hydrostatic pressures up to 100MPa using a polarizing optical microscope equipped with a high pressure hot stage and a wide angle X-ray diffractometer equipped with a high pressure vessel respectively. It was found that the pressure-induced mesophase (hereafter refered to as ‘X’) appeared at pressures above 60 MPa, and exhibits a birefringent broken-fan or a sand-like texture that remain unaltered in the SmC phase. The POM-transmitted light intensity curve measured on heating clearly showed the Cr₄ → Cr₁ → SmC → ‘X’ → SmA → I transition sequence at 80 MPa. The optical texture and the POM-transmitted light intensity measured during a pressure cycle at 185°C showed a reversible change between the cubic and ‘X’ phases. The WAXD pattern of the ‘X’ phase showed a spot-like pattern, suggesting no layered structure for this phase, and also revealed a substantial decrease in the d-spacing of the low angle reflection at 80 and 100 MPa, compared with the d-spacings of the (0 0 1) reflection of the SmC phase and also the (2 1 1) reflection of the cubic phase. It is concluded from these data that the ‘X’ phase is a birefringent hexagonal columnar phase.     

The Synthesis of a New Dumbbell-shaped Compound of Bis-4, 4′-bipyridine Bridged by 2, 2′-Bipyridine

The title compound 5 was synthesized in 45% yield by the reaction of compound 3 with α,α′-bis (bromomethyl)-2, 2′-bipyridine in CH3CN at 70℃ for 24 h.     

Investigations of 2,3′-biquinolyl. 9. Reaction of 1′,4′-dihydro-2,3′-biquinolyl with organolithium compounds

The 1,4-dihydro-2,3-biquinolyl reacts with organolithium compounds to form the mixture of 4-R-1,4-dihydro-2,3-biquinolyls and 2-R-1,2-dihydro-2,3-biquinolyls in the ratio analogous to the conversion in the series of 2,3-biquinolyl. The utilization of the complex, the organolithium compound-TMEDA, in this process leads, after treatment of the reaction mixture with water, exclusively to 2-R-1,2-dihydro-2,3-biquinolyls. Treatment with methyl iodide leads to 1-methyl-2-R-1,2-dihydro-2,3-biquinolyls.     

Synthesis and mesomorphic properties of the homologous series of 4′-bromophenyl 4′'-[(4-n-alkoxy-2,3,5,6 tetrafluorophenyl)ethynyl]benzoates

Abstract

A homologous series of 4′-bromophenyl 4′'-[(4-n-alkoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-phenyl)ethynyl]benzoates has been synthesized. The transition temperatures were studied by polarizing optical microscopy. The compounds exhibit nematic and smectic A phases.     

Thermochemical studies of 4-tert-butylbiphenyl and 4,4′-di-tert-butylbiphenyl

The standard massic energies of compounds of 4-tert-butylbiphenyl and 4,4′-di-tert-butylbiphenyl were measured at T = 298.15 K by static-bomb combustion calorimetry. The standard enthalpies of vaporization, fusion and sublimation were measured in a Calvet microcalorimeter, or by differential scanning calorimetry. The standard molar enthalpies of formation in the condensed and gaseous states were obtained from these data. The tert-butyl group increments for the substitution of one hydrogen atom in a position “4” in biphenyl molecule were calculated.