Investigation of the scope of a [3+2] cycloaddition approach to isoxazole boronic esters

The [3+2] cycloaddition reaction of nitrile oxides and alkynylboronates provides direct access to a wide variety of isoxazole boronic esters. Specifically, this technique has been employed to generate trisubstituted isoxazole 4-boronates and disubstituted isoxazoles where the boronic ester moiety can be installed at C-4 or C-5 with high levels of regiocontrol. The application of this methodology in the synthesis of non-steroidal antiinflammatory agents is also described.     

The participation of alkynylboronates in inverse electron demand [4 + 2] cycloadditions: a mechanistic study

The participation of alkynylboronates in [4 + 2] cycloadditions has been investigated using both kinetic and DFT studies. Kinetic studies of the cycloaddition of tetrazine 1 with alkynylboronate 2 strongly suggest that a concerted cycloaddition mechanism is in operation. This mechanism has been confirmed by DFT calculations; moreover, a highly synchronous transition state appears to operate in this process. The experimentally observed poor reactivity of electron-rich dienes with alkynylboronates has also been confirmed by theoretical studies by analyzing the transition states of the cycloadditions with bis-2,5-trimethylsilyloxyfuran. The surprising conclusion has been made that alkynylboronates are relatively electron rich and have a cycloaddition reactivity that resembles that of acetylene. In contrast, the related dichloroalkynylborane cycloaddition reactivity resembles that of dimethylacetylene dicarboxylate.     

A 2-pyrone cycloaddition route to functionalised aromatic boronic esters

A [4+2] cycloaddition/retro-cycloaddition route to functionalised aromatic boronic esters is outlined. A range of electron deficient dienes (2-pyrones) and dienophiles (alkynylboronates) were found to participate in the reaction. Furthermore, high levels of regiocontrol could be obtained in this process and a consistent mode of alkyne insertion has been uncovered.     

Synthesis of multisubstituted 1,3-butadienes using the ruthenium-catalysed double addition of trimethylsilyldiazomethane to alkynylboronates

The ruthenium-catalysed double addition of trimethylsilyldiazomethane to alkynes developed by Dixneuf and co-workers was applied to the synthesis of 2-alkyl- or 2-aryl-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)-1,3-butadienes by use of alkynylboronates instead of alkynes. Di- and tetrasubstituted 1,3-butadienes were prepared from a 2-boryl-1,4-disilyl-1,3-butadiene, using the Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction, iodolysis of the alkenylsilane moieties with N-iodosuccinimide and hydrolysis of the carbon-silicon bonds with trifluoroacetic acid. The same compound was converted also to a bicyclic compound, a trisubstituted 1,3-butadiene and a dienone through the Diels-Alder reaction, oxidation of the alkenylboronate moiety and the Mukaiyama aldol reaction.     

Scalable synthesis of functionalised 2-pyridones via [4+2] cycloaddition reactions of 2-pyrazinones and alkynylboronates

The multigram synthesis of N-protected 2-pyridone boronic acid derivatives via a [4+2] cycloaddition of alkynylboronates with 2-pyrazinones is presented. The reactions are highly chemoselective, and generally highly regioselective although trimethylsilyl-substituted alkynylboronates have proven to be an exception. Nonetheless, in this latter case, separation of regioisomers was successfully accomplished via high performance counter-current chromatography allowing isolation of analytically pure 2-pyridones. Further derivatisations of trimethylsilyl-substituted 2-pyridone boronates were performed providing access to a selection of functionalised scaffolds.     

Investigation of Alkyne Regioselectivity in the Ni‐Catalyzed Benzannulation of Cyclobutenones

A Ni‐catalyzed benzannulation reaction of cyclobutenones and alkynes provides a rapid synthesis of heavily substituted phenols. The regioselectivity of this reaction can be modulated by variation of substituents on the alkyne. Though the incorporation of Lewis basic donors provides modest selectivities, the use of aryl substituents can provide high levels of regiocontrol. Finally, alkynylboronates derived from alkyl‐substituted acetylenes provide both high yields and regioselectivities. This study suggests that alkynes bearing one sp²‐ and one sp³‐based substituent can undergo benzannulation with high levels of regiocontrol whereby the sp³‐based group is incorporated ortho‐to the phenolic OH.     

An alkynylboronic ester cycloaddition route to functionalised aromatic boronic esters

A series of functionalised aromatic boronic esters have been prepared via the regioselective cycloaddition of 2-pyrones with alkynylboronates.     

Ru(II)-catalyzed chemo- and regioselective cyclotrimerization of three unsymmetrical alkynes through boron temporary tether. One-pot four-component coupling via cyclotrimerization/Suzuki-Miyaura coupling

The Ru(II)-catalyzed [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization of alkynylboronates, propargyl alcohol, and terminal alkynes proceeded chemo- and regioselectively to give rise to arylboronates, which were subjected to Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling with aryliodides to afford highly substituted biaryls in 53-76% yields.     

Synthesis of symmetrical 1,3-butadiynes by homocoupling reactions of alkynylboronates mediated by a copper salt

Alkynylboronates are employed as a practical and versatile precursor for a variety of π-conjugated organic compounds. In the presence of a Cu(I) or Cu(II) salt, transformation of alkynylboronates into the corresponding 1,3-diynes upon exposure to air takes place readily in aprotic polar solvents such as DMI.     

A novel approach to functionalised pyridazinone arrays

A series of 3,6-dichloro-1H-pyridazin-4-ones have been prepared via the cycloaddition of 3,6-dichlorotetrazine with alkynylboronates, and their employment as useful synthetic intermediates was highlighted through a selection of highly regioselective C-O, C-S and C-C bond forming reactions.     

Cp(*)RuCl-catalyzed formal intermolecular cyclotrimerization of three unsymmetrical alkynes through a boron temporary tether: regioselective four-component coupling synthesis of phthalides

Highly substituted phthalides were efficiently synthesized by sequential Cp(*)RuCl-catalyzed cyclotrimerization of alkynylboronates, propargyl alcohols, and terminal alkynes and palladium(II)-catalyzed carbonylation of the resultant arylboronates. The intermediate arylboronate was isolated and unambiguously characterized by X-ray crystallography. The perfect regioselectivity of the ruthenium-catalyzed formal intermolecular cyclotrimerization was discussed on the basis of the density functional calculations of a boraruthenacycle intermediate.     

Palladium- and base-free synthesis of conjugated ynones by cross-coupling reactions of alkynylboronates with acid chlorides mediated by CuCl

Alkynylboronates can be employed as a practical and versatile precursor for a variety of π-conjugated organic compounds. In the presence of Cu(I) salt, cross-coupling reactions of acid chlorides with alkynylboronates giving rise to the corresponding conjugated ynones takes place readily in aprotic polar solvents such as DMI under neutral conditions.     

Synthesis of dibenzofuran-1,4-diones using the Dötz benzannulation

The chromium Fischer carbene complexes of benzofuran and benzothiophene have been prepared and can be used in Dötz benzannulations with alkynes for the regioselective and converg ent synthesis of dibenzofuran-1,4-dione heterocycles. The use of alkynylboronates led to model systems of the tricyclic ring system of popolohuanone E after oxidation. It would appear that the combination of alkynyl boronates with furan type Fischer carbene complexes leads to substantial amounts (∼50%) of protodeboronated products.     

Asymmetric conjugate addition of alkynylboronates to enones: rationale for the intriguing catalysis exerted by binaphthols

The conjugate addition of alkynylboronates to enones catalyzed by binaphthols has been studied theoretically with DFT methods. The high reactivity of the alkynylboronate derived from binaphthol seems to arise from electronic effects since its acidic boron atom binds tightly to the enone carbonyl and lowers the activation energy of the alkynylboration step. Steric clashes between the atoms of the ligands on boron and the enone can be invoked to account for the observed facial diastereoselectivity. The competing hetero-Diels-Alder reactions are computed to be kinetically disfavored relative to alkynylborations.     

One-pot sequential four-component coupling via Cp*RuCl-catalyzed cyclotrimerization and Suzuki-Miyaura coupling

The catalytic intermolecular cyclotrimerization of alkynylboronates, propargyl alcohols, and terminal alkynes was accomplished by means of the ruthenium catalysis and the temporary tethering approach with the C-B-O linkage to give rise to highly substituted arylboronates with excellent selectivity. The resultant arylboronates were further converted to highly substituted biaryls via the Suzuki-Miyaura coupling with various aryl iodides using Pd₂(dba)₃/PCy₃ as a catalyst precursor in aqueous toluene. As a consequence, the four-component coupling approach to highly substituted biaryls was successfully established by combining these two operations into a sequential one-pot process.     

Synthesis of novel quinone boronic ester derivatives via a highly regioselective Cr-mediated benzannulation reaction and their application in Pd-catalyzed coupling processes

This paper describes the synthesis and reactivity of a novel class of quinone boronic esters. These compounds are prepared utilizing a highly regioselective D?tz annulation of Fischer carbene complexes with alkynylboronates. All substrates studied to date provided a single regioisomeric arylboronic ester product; the origin of this selectivity is discussed in the context of steric and electronic effects. Additionally, these compounds have been found to undergo Pd-catalyzed coupling reactions with a range of aryl and allyl halides and provides a strategy for the selective and predictable preparation of highly substituted quinones and hydroquinones. Finally, the propensity of this technique to prepare highly functionalized aromatic compounds in an expeditious fashion is demonstrated in the total synthesis of dimeric carbazole (+/-)-bis-N-dimethylbismurrayaquinone-A 33.     

Reaction of levoglucosenone with diazocyclopropane

Depending of the reaction conditions, reaction of levoglucosenone with diazocyclopropane generated in situ from N-cyclopropyl- N-nitrosourea under the action of bases involved either the carbonyl group to give oxaspiropentane (MeONa/MeOH, s-30 °C), or the double C=C bond to give l-pyrazoline (K2CO3, CH2Cl2, 5 °C). The latter readily reacted with diazocyclopropane at the C=O group or added as a C-nucleophile in a regio-and stereoselective Michael reaction to the C=C bond of levoglucosenone. The direction of reaction depended on the reactant ratio. The reaction of the levoglucosenone—diazomethane adduct with an excess of levoglucosenone in the presence of a base yielded similar product bearing two levoglucosenone moieties.     

Catalytic reactions of C4 hydrocarbons on the fluid catalytic cracking catalyst

利用小型固定流化床实验装置,对C4烃类在催化裂化催化剂上催化转化反应规律进行了实验研究,考察了不同反应温度及空速对C4烃类催化转化反应的产物分布和组成的影响。实验结果表明,催化裂化催化剂对C4烃类具有一定芳构化和裂化性能,在适宜的反应条件下,可增产芳烃和丙烯;在C4烃类催化转化过程中,丁烯是主要的反应物,而丁烷几乎不反应;低反应温度有利于增产芳烃,高反应温度有利于增产丙烯。较低的空速对增产芳烃和丙烯都有利。根据双分子反应机理和反应结果,建立了C4烃类在催化裂化催化剂上催化转化过程的反应网络。对C4烃类催化转化历程分析表明,中间产物碳五和碳六烯烃较弱的二次裂化性能是C4烃类在催化裂化催化剂上催化转化过程中乙烯和丙烯产率较低的主要原因。     

Gold‐Catalyzed Formal C−C Bond Insertion Reaction of 2‐Aryl‐2‐diazoesters with 1,3‐Diketones

The transition‐metal‐catalyzed formal C−C bond insertion reaction of diazo compounds with monocarbonyl compounds is well established, but the related reaction of 1,3‐diketones instead gives C−H bond insertion products. Herein, we report a protocol for a gold‐catalyzed formal C−C bond insertion reaction of 2‐aryl‐2‐diazoesters with 1,3‐diketones, which provides efficient access to polycarbonyl compounds with an all‐carbon quaternary center. The aryl ester moiety plays a crucial role in the unusual chemoselectivity, and the addition of a Brønsted acid to the reaction mixture improves the yield of the C−C bond insertion product. A reaction mechanism involving cyclopropanation of a gold carbenoid with an enolate and ring‐opening of the resulting donor–acceptor‐type cyclopropane intermediate is proposed. This mechanism differs from that of the traditional Lewis‐acid‐catalyzed C−C bond insertion reaction of diazo compounds with monocarbonyl compounds, which involves a rearrangement of a zwitterion intermediate as a key step.     

Effect of the reaction temperature on the transglycosylation reactions catalyzed by the cyclodextrin glucanotransferase from Bacillus macerans for the synthesis of large-ring cyclodextrins

The synthesis of cyclodextrins with from 6 to more than 50 glucose units by cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase, EC 2.4.1.19) from Bacillus macerans was investigated. Analysis of the synthesized cyclic α-1,4-glucan products showed that a higher yield of large-ring cyclodextrins were obtained with a reaction temperature of 60 °C compared to 40 °C. The yield of large-ring cyclodextrins obtained at 60 °C represented about 50% of the total glucans employed in the reaction. Analysis of the cyclodextrin-forming cyclization reaction and of the coupling reaction of the CGTase resulting in the degradation of mainly the larger cyclic α-1,4-glucans indicated higher rates of the cyclization reaction at 60 °C compared to 40 °C while the opposite was found for the coupling reaction.