One-pot cyclization of dilithiated nitriles with isothiocyanates and epibromohydrin. Synthesis of 2-cyano-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopropanes and 2-cyanomethylidene-4-(hydroxymethyl)thiazolidines

The cyclization of dilithiated nitriles with epibromohydrin afforded 2-cyano-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopropanes. 2-Cyanomethylidene-(4-hydroxymethyl)thiazolidines were prepared by one-pot cyclization of dilithiated nitriles with isothiocyanates and epibromohydrin.     

Synthesis of 6-hydroxymethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1,2-oxazines by one-pot-cyclization of dilithiated oximes with epibromohydrin

6-Hydroxymethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1,2-oxazines were regioselectively prepared by one-pot cyclization of dilithiated oximes with epibromohydrin.     

Regio- and diastereoselective synthesis of 2-alkylidenetetrahydrofurans by domino SN/SN' and SN/SN reactions of 1,3-dicarbonyl dianions

The domino C,O-cyclodialkylation reaction of dilithiated 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds with 1,4-dibromo-2-butene resulted in regio- and diastereoselective formation of 2-alkylidene-5-vinyltetrahydrofurans. The cyclization of 1,3-dicarbonyl dianions with 1-bromo-2-chloroethane regio- and diastereoselectively afforded 2-alkylidenetetrahydrofurans under thermodynamic reaction control.     

Dilithiated synthons: synthesis of cyclic ethers

Recent advances in the generation of dilithiated synthons by arene-catalyzed lithiation of the corresponding dichloro compounds in the presence of carbonyl compounds (Barbier-type reaction conditions) as the key step are described. Further cyclization of the generated diols under different reaction conditions affords a variety of mono-, bi-, and spirocyclic ethers.     

Stereoselective synthesis of 2-alkylidene-3-iminoindoles by reaction of 1,1-dianions with oxalic acid bis(imidoyl) chlorides

Treatment of dilithiated nitriles and sulfones with oxalic acid bis(imidoyl) chlorides resulted in a new cyclization reaction which provided a variety of (3-imino-2, 3-dihydro-1H-indol-2-ylidene)acetonitriles and -sulfones in good yields. The reactions proceeded by condensation of the dianions with the first imidoyl chloride group of the bis(imidoyl) chloride, subsequent intramolecular attack of the ortho carbon of the arylimino group onto the second imidoyl chloride group, and final aromatization. Excellent stereoselectivities were observed in most cases.     

Regioselective synthesis of 6-halomethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1,2-oxazines based on cyclizations of arylalkenyl-oximes

6-Iodo- and 6-bromomethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1,2-oxazines were prepared by condensation of dilithiated acetophenone-oximes with allylbromide and subsequent regioselective iodine- or NBS-mediated cyclization.     

Regio- and Stereoselective Synthesis of γ-Alkylidenebutenolides by Cyclization of Dilithiated 1,3-Dicarbonyl Compounds with N,N′-Dimethoxy-N,N′-dimethylethane- diamide

The remarkably simple synthesis of γ-alkylidenebutenolides 3 is achieved by cyclization of the dilithiated 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds 1 with N,N′-dimethoxy-N,N′-dimethylethanediamide ( 2 ). This regio- and stereoselective cyclization provides a route to a wide range of butenolides, which are of pharmacological relevance and of importance for natural product synthesis.     

Regio- and stereoselective synthesis of Nor-nonactinic acid derivatives--kinetic reaction control in the Lewis acid mediated domino reaction of 1,3-dicarbonyl dianions with 1-bromo-2,3-epoxypropanes

Reaction of 1,3-dicarbonyl dianions with epibromohydrin derivatives results in formation of functionalized 2-alkylidene-5-hydroxymethyltetrahydrofurans. These reactions proceed by chemoselective attack of the dianion onto the carbon attached to the bromine atom and subsequent nucleophilic attack of the resultant monoanion onto the epoxide. The cyclization products, which were formed with very good regio- and stereoselectivities, are of pharmacological relevance and represent versatile building blocks for the synthesis of natural products.     

Affinity purification methods IV. The amino(2-hydroxy)propyl ether-leash in bioselective sorbents

The amino(2-hydroxy)propyl ether derivative of agarose is obtained by treating the gel in 0.3 M NaOH with epibromohydrin at 30°C for 4 h, followed by a 16-h reaction with 1 M NH₄OH. The derivative is nonionic and chemically stable. Established coupling methods can be used to attach biochemical substances to this amino-leash. A variety of reaction parameters have been studied to optimize the epibromohydrin reaction step. It is shown that the amino-leash agarose gel can be readily used to prepare hydrophobic sorbents, affinity sorbents, immobilized enzymes, and immunosorbents.     

Efficient synthesis of 2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydroindoles based on the synthesis and reactions of (2,4-dioxocyclohex-1-yl)acetic acid derivatives

Acetal-protected (2,4-dioxocyclohex-1-yl)acetic acid derivatives were prepared by the allylation of dilithiated 1,3-cyclohexane-1,3-diones, by the protection of the carbonyl groups and by the oxidation of the alkene. The products were then transformed, by amide formation and subsequent cyclization, into 2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydroindoles, which represent important intermediates for the synthesis of various alkaloids.     

The preparation of benzoisothiazolo[1,2‐b][1,2]isoquinolin‐11‐one‐1,1‐dioxides from dilithiated ortho‐toluic acids and lithiated methyl 2‐(aminosulfonyl)benzoate

Select dilithiated ortho‐toluic acids were prepared in excess lithium diisopropylamide and condensed with methyl 2‐(aminosulfonyl)benzoate followed by a twofold cyclization of intermediates to afford benzoisothiazolo[1,2‐b][1,2]isoquinolin‐11‐one‐1,1‐dioxides, a new fused‐ring heterocyclic system.     

A new preparation of substituted 4H-1-benzothiopyran-4-ones from c(α)N-benzoylhydrazones or c(α)N-carboalkoxyhydrazones and methyl thiosalicylate

C(α)N-Benzoylhydrazones or C(α),N-carboalkoxyhydrazones were dilithiated with excess lithium diisopropylamide, and the dianion-type intermediates were condensed with lithiated methyl thiosalicylate, followed by cyclization/hydrolysis to substituted 4H-1-benzothiopyran-4-ones (thioflavones/thiochromones).     

Preparation of 2‐(1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazol‐5‐yl)benzenesulfonamides from polylithiated C(α),N‐phenylhydrazones and methyl 2‐(aminosulfonyl)benzoate

Select C(α), N‐phenylhydrazones were dilithiated in excess lithium diisopropylamide followed by condensation with methyl 2‐(aminosulfonyl)benzoate and acid cyclization to afford new pyrazol‐benzenesul‐fonamides, 2‐(1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazol‐5‐yl)benzenesulfonamides.     

Modified polysulfones. IV. Synthesis and characterization of polymers with silicon substituents for a comparative study of gas‐transport properties

We previously conducted a detailed study of gas‐transport and other properties of a series of silicon derivatives of Udel polysulfone (PSf) and Radel polyphenylsulfone; we now report the details of their preparation by the reaction of lithiated polymer intermediates with chlorosilylalkylaryl electrophiles. Ortho‐sulfone‐substituted polymers with pendant trimethylsilyl, dimethylphenylsilyl, and diphenylmethylsilyl and other groups were obtained by direct metalation followed by the reaction of the dilithiated intermediate with the appropriate silyl electrophile. In addition, the structural regularity and geometry of the dilithiated site was also exploited to introduce silicon into the main chain by the reaction of dichlorosilyl electrophiles, leading to the formation of a new tricyclic heteroatom ring. Ortho‐ether PSf derivatives were obtained from a dibrominated polymer via the lithiation of brominated polymer and reaction with a silyl electrophile. The degree of substitution of the silyl groups was 2.0 or less from dilithiated polymers and was dependent on the electrophile reactivity and reaction conditions. A detailed structural characterization of the polymers by NMR and IR spectroscopy is reported in addition to glass‐transition temperatures and thermal stabilities. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 39: 2103–2124, 2001     

Novel Preparation of 1,3-Propanediyl Bis[2-Hydroxy-5-(2-Propynyloxy)Benzoate]: A One-Step Nucleophilic Synthesis of Symmetric 1,3-Diglycerides

The title compound 1 was prepared by treatment of epibromohydrin with carboxylic acid 2 in the presence of a tertiary amine; the reaction is a new nucleophilic synthesis of symmetric 1,3-diglycerides.     

Synthesis of 6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-1,1-dimethyl-1-carba-2-penem derivatives via dieckmann-type cyclization

Three diaastereomers of 4 - (1,1 -dimethyl - 2 - propenyl) - 3 - hydroxyethyl - 2 -azetidinones 2, 3, and 11 were obtained by the reaction of acetaldehyde with the enolate of the silyl azetidinone 5 and dilithiated intermediate 10: The trans isomers 2 and 3 were converted into 6 - (1 - hydroxyethyl) - 1,1 - dimethyl - 1 - carba - 2 - penems 19 and 20via a Dieckmann-type cyclization.     

Regioselective quinazolinone-directed ortho lithiation of quinazolinoylquinoline: practical synthesis of naturally occurring human DNA topoisomerase I poison luotonin a and luotonins B and E

A regioselective quinazolinone-directed ortho lithiation on an adjacent quinoline moiety has been used as a key step for a short, efficient, and practical synthesis of the human DNA topoisomerase I poison luotonin A and luotonins B and E. The quinazolinoylquinoline 5 on treatment with in situ-generated nonnucleophilic mesityllithium furnished the desired dilithiated intermediate 6, which on treatment with formaldehyde followed by Mitsunobu ring closure reaction gave luotonin A (1a) in very good yield. The reaction of dilithiated intermediate 6 with DMF directly furnished luotonin B (1b) in 81% yield. Luotonin B (1b) on methylation with p-TSA/methanol gave luotonin E (1c) in 82% yield.     

The Preparation of Substituted 1(2H)-Isoquinolinones from Dilithiated 2-Methyl-N-arylbenzamides, 2-Methyl-N-(arylmethyl)-benzamides,or 2-Methylbenzoic Acid, 2,2-Dimethylhydrazide

2-Methyl-N-arylbenzamides (N-aryl-ortho-toluamides), 2-methyl-N-(arylmethyl)-benzamides (substituted benzyl, N-benzyl-ortho-toluamides), or 2-methylbenzoic acid, 2,2-dimethylhydrazide (ortho-toluic acid, N,N-dimethylhydrazide), were dilithiated with excess lithium diisopropylamide, and the resulting polyanion-type intermediates were condensed with aromatic esters followed by acid cyclization to the 3-substituted-1(2H)-isoquinolinones (isocarbostyrils).     

Domino reactions of 1,2-diimidoyl-1,2-dichloroethanes. Synthesis of 3-imino-1,2-dithia-3h-cyclopent-4-enes, 3-amino-2-thioxo-2,5H-pyrrol-5-ones, 2,3-diamino-4-thioxo-4H-thiopyrans, and 6-imino-6H-1,3-oxazines

The reaction of mono- and dilithiated ethyl thioglycolate with 1,2-diimidoyl-1,2-dichloroethanes, aza-analogues of oxalyl chloride, afforded (depending on the reaction conditions) 3-imino-1,2-dithia-3H-cyclopent-4-enes, 3-amino-2-thioxo-2,5H-pyrrol-5-ones, and 2,3-diamino-4-thioxo-4H-thiopyrans. The reaction of the dianion of ethyl hippurate with 1,2-diimidoyl-1,2-dichloroethanes afforded 6-imino-6H-1,3-oxazines.     

Reaction of Oxiranes with Dianions of Secondary Amides. New Entry to 5-Alkylsubstituted γ-LACTAMS

The oxirane ring cleavage with dilithiated secondary amides was accelerated by the addition of boron trifluoride-etherate to afford γ-hydroxyamides, which were transformed into 5-alkylsubstituted γ-lactams via an intramolecular N-alkylation reaction.