An Unusual Formation of Cyclic Sulfite at C-4 and C-5 Positions of Taxane

An unusual formation of cyclic sulfite at C-4 and C-5 positions of taxane was accomplished by treatment of compound 1 with excess MeSOEC1/Et3N and a possible mechanism was proposed.     

Intercalation and formation of complexes in the system of lead(II) iodide-ammonia

Interaction between lead(II) iodide and ammonia was studied with the help of an X-ray in situ analysis, DTA-TG analysis, DSC measurements and IR spectroscopy. A two-stage mechanism of the reaction was defined. At the first stage of the reaction two phases with trigonal symmetry and a phase with monoclinic symmetry are developed. At the second stage of the reaction the structure changes lead to formation of a compound with orthorhombic symmetry. The results were discussed along with the data of thermal analysis and IR spectroscopy. The value of enthalpy of formation for the compound PbI₂(NH₃)₄ was determined.     

The Behavior of 3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzylidenemalononitrile Towards Alkyl Phosphites

3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzylidenemalononitrile 1 reacts with trialkyl phosphites 2a-c in the absence of solvent to give the phosphonate derivatives 4a-c . The dimeric compound 6 also was produced in the reaction with 2c . The phosphonates 8a-c were produced when compound 1 was allowed to react with dialkyl phosphites 3a-c under the same experimental conditions. A mechanism is proposed to explain the formation of compounds 4 and 6 .     

Mass spectrometric identification of an azobenzene derivative produced by smectite-catalyzed conversion of 3-amino-4-hydroxyphenylarsonic acid

The compound 3-amino-4-hydroxyphenylarsonic acid (3-amino-HPAA) reacts with smectite to form a soluble azobenzene arsonic acid compound. This reaction is of particular interest because it provides a possible mechanism for the formation of a new type of arsenic compound in natural water systems. 3-Amino-HPAA is a degradation product excreted by chickens that are fed rations amended with roxarsone. Roxarsone is used to control coccidial intestinal parasites in most of the broiler chickens grown in the United States. The structure of the azobenzene arsonic acid compound was first inferred from negative-ion and positive-ion low-resolution mass-spectrometric analyses of the supernatant of the smectite suspension. Elemental composition of the parent ion determined by high-resolution positive-ion mass spectrometric measurements was consistent with the proposed structure of the azobenzene arsonic acid compound.     

An Unusual Occurrence in the Reaction of 4-Azasteroid Derivatives with N-Fluorodibenzenesulfonimide and Lithium Diisopropylamide

The reaction of N,N-diethyl-3-oxo-4-methyl-4-aza-5-androstane-17β-carboxamide(1) with N-fluorodibenzenesulfonimide(NFA) and lithium diisopropylamide(LDA) was studied.Under absolute anhydrous and anaerobic conditions,the formation of 5(2α-fluoro-4-methyl-3-oxo-4-aza-5α-androstane-17β-carboxylic acid methyl ester) can be rationalized by participating in the expected nucleophilic substitution reaction.Not in absolute anhydrous and anaerobic conditions,the formation of 10(N-di-isopropyl-N'-aryl-sulfonamides(C12H20N2O2S) and 11(N-diethyl-3-oxo-4-methyl-4-aza-5-androstene-17β-carboxamide) can be rationalized by assuming that the situ genera-ted carbanion 2 followed by a single electron transfer mechanism.5,10 and 11 were characterized.10 was a new compound and determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction.Crystal data for 10:space group C2/c with a = 14.783(2),b = 7.6193(11),c = 24.663(3) ,β = 98.688(3)o,V = 2746.1(7) nm3,Mr = 256.36,Z = 8,Dc = 1.240 g/cm3,μ = 0.229 mm-1,F(000) = 1104,R = 0.0511 and wR = 0.1268.There exist intramolecular H-bonds which result in a supramolecular framework of the title compound.The formation mechanisms of 10 and 11 were also discussed briefly.     

Photolysis and Cycloaddition Reactivity of Diferrocenyl Substituted Cyclopentadienone

The photolysis results of new diferrocenyl substituted cyclopentadienone(3) show that sunlight and air play an important role in the decomposition of compound 3, and two new compounds, 2-cyclopentenone(4) and α-pyrone(5), were obtained via photolysis of compound 3. The photolysis process was investigated by ¹H NMR, and a plausible mechanism for the formation of compound 5 was deduced. The cycloaddition reactions of substituted cyclopentadienones(3, 7, 9) with maleimide gave substituted imides 8, 10, 11, 12 and an unprecedented diferrocenyl substituted 1H-pyrrol-3(2H)-one derivative 13, respectively. The structures of compounds 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13 were confirmed by X-ray single crystal diffraction analysis technique.     

Molecular mechanism of drug photosensitization. Part 3. Photohemolysis sensitized by diflunisal.

The lysis of red blood cells photosensitized by diflunisal (DFN) was investigated. Photohemolysis is inhibited by butylated hydroxyanisole and reduced glutathione, but is unaffected by mannitol and enhanced by sodium azide; the presence of oxygen markedly reduces the lysis which is accelerated in anaerobic conditions. These results contrast with those expected for a photodynamic mechanism. High lytic activity is observed for pre-irradiated solutions, mainly under anaerobic conditions. Direct irradiation of DFN in buffer solution at pH 7.4 leads to the formation, under anaerobic conditions, of compound 2'-(2',4'-difluoro-3'-carboxy-[1',1'-biphenyl]-4'-oxy)-4'- fluoro-4-hydroxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid (PhP), whereas under aerobic conditions formation of PhP is accompanied by unidentified photo-oxidation products; only compound PhP displays strong lytic activity. The overall results for DFN-photosensitized hemolysis suggest a mechanism involving a concerted action of free radicals, superoxide anion, singlet oxygen and sensitizer photoproducts.     

Chemical studies of carbohydrates (II) On the mechanism of the conversion of a glucose derivative into a pyridazine compound

The formation of 3-(2′,2′-dimethyl-1′,3′-dioxolan-4′-yl)pyridazine ( 4 ) by reacting 1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-3-O-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-α-D-glucofuranose ( 1 ) with hydrazine hydrate via the intermediate 3-deoxy-1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-erythro-hex-3-enofuranose ( 3 ) is explained by a mechanism, involving an initial attack of the hydrazine molecule at position 4 in compound 3 , a subsequent ring opening by fission of the C₄? O bond and a ring closure by formation of a N? C₁ bond.     

Mechanism of the decomposition of cobaltous compounds in vacuo

The decomposition of cobaltous compounds (nitrate, hydroxide, carbonate, oxalate and oxyhydroxide) in vacuo has been investigated by magnetic methods and thermogravimetry. The mechanism is shown to be similar to that in air and begins with the formation of Co³⁺ ions in octahedral coordination. The formation of different final products (Co₃O₄, CoO and Co) has been attributed to the nature of the initial cobaltous compound. The results are in agreement with thermodynamic calculations.     

A novel nitroimidazole compound formed during the reaction of peroxynitrite with 2',3',5'-tri-O-acetyl-guanosine.

Peroxynitrite reacts with 2',3',5'-tri-O-acetyl-guanosine to yield a novel compound identified as 1-(2,3,5-tri-O-acetyl-beta-D-erythro-pentofuranosyl)-5-guanidino-4-nitroimidazole (6). This characterization was achieved using a combination of UV/vis spectroscopy and ESI-MS. Additionally, 1-(beta-D-erythro-pentofuranosyl)-5-guanidino-4-nitroimidazole (6a) was synthesized by an independent route, characterized by UV/vis spectroscopy, ESI-MS, and (1)H- and (13)C NMR, and shown to be identical to deacetylated 6. This product is extremely stable in aqueous solution at both pH extremes and is formed in significant yields. These characteristics suggest that this lesion may be useful as a specific biomarker of peroxynitrite-induced DNA damage. We also observed formation of 2',3',5'-tri-O-acetyl-8-nitroguanosine (2',3',5'-tri-O-acetyl-8-NO(2)()Guo), 2-amino-5-[(2,3,5-tri-O-acetyl-beta-D-erythro-pentofuranosyl)amino]-4H-imidazol-4-one (2',3',5'-tri-O-acetyl-Iz), and the peroxynitrite-induced oxidation products of 2',3',5'-tri-O-acetyl-8-oxoGuo. The formation of 6 and 2',3',5'-tri-O-acetyl-8-NO(2)()Guo was rationalized by a mechanism invoking formation of the guanine radical.     

Phase formation and thermal stability of the compounds in the Bi2O3-PbO system

The scientific interest for the Bi₂O₃-PbO system has increased due to the importance of the PbO in the high-T _c superconducting phase formation in the Bi₂O₃-SrO-CaO-CuO system. Also Bi₂O₃-PbO system contains compounds with some specific semiconductor and dielectric properties and Bi₂O₃-based solid solutions are well known as high oxygen ion conductors.Previously, several low melting defined compounds have been identified in the system: 6Bi₂O₃·PbO; 3Bi₂O₃·2PbO; 4Bi₂O₃·5PbO; 4Bi₂O₃·6PbO and Bi₂O₃·3PbO.This work deals with the phase formation and thermal stability of these compounds. Under non-isothermal conditions, in all mixtures regardless of the Bi₂O₃/PbO ratio, the compound 6Bi₂O₃·PbO is preferentially formed, followed by the compound 4Bi₂O₃·5PbO. The formation of the compound 4Bi₂O₃·6PbO was not confirmed while the formation of the compound Bi₂O₃ 3PbO occurs through a complex mechanism which includes an intermediate step in which a solid solution with the litharge structure was identified. Under isothermal conditions in the same temperature range the tendency to form the stoichiometric compounds increases. All compounds form, decompose and melt at temperatures between 530–780°C.     

A new approach to construct a fused 2-ylidene chromene ring: highly regioselective synthesis of novel chromeno quinoxalines

Regioselective construction of a fused 2-ylidene chromene ring was achieved for the first time by using AlCl(3)-induced C-C bond formation followed by Pd/C-Cu mediate coupling-cyclization strategy. A number of chromeno[4,3-b]quinoxaline derivatives were prepared by using this strategy. Single crystal X-ray diffraction study of a representative compound e.g. 6-(2,2-dimethylpropylidene)-4-methyl-6H-chromeno[4,3-b]quinoxalin-3-ol confirmed the presence of an exocyclic C-C double bond with Z-geometry. The crystal structure analysis and hydrogen bonding patterns of the same compound along with its structure elaboration via propargylation followed by Sonogashira coupling of the resulting terminal alkyne is presented. A probable mechanism for the formation of 2-ylidene chromene ring is discussed. Some of the compounds synthesized showed anticancer properties when tested in vitro.     

An open chain product in the reaction of benzil with thiocarbohydrazide

An open chain compound was obtained by reaction of benzil with thiocarbohy-drazide in acidic condition. Its derivative, namely, benzil bis-(5-isopropylidene-3-thiocarbohydrazone) has been structurally characterized by X-ray single crystal diffraction method. Crystallographic data: C22H26N8S2, Mr=466.62, monoclinic, space group C2/c, a=12.215(3), b=11.473(2), c=17.032 (3)A, B=98.96(2)0, V=2357.7(9)A3, Z=4, Dc=1.32 g/cm3, F(000)=1040, u(Mo Ka)=2.43 cm-1. Final R=0.050, Rw=0.061 for 1103 unique and observed reflections with I> 3o(I). The effect of the structures on the formation of the open-chain intermediates during the cyclization of (2:2) Schiff base macrocyclic compound has been discussed and a possible mechanism for the ring closure has been suggested.     

Kinetics and mechanism of oxidation of N, N'-dimethylaminoiminomethanesulfinic acid by acidic bromate

The major metabolites of the physiologically active compound dimethylthiourea (DMTU), dimethylaminoiminomethansesulfinic acid (DMAIMSA), and dimethylaminoiminomethanesulfonic acid (DMAIMSOA) were synthesized, and their kinetics and mechanisms of oxidation by acidic bromate and aqueous bromine was determined. The oxidation of DMAIMSA is much more facile and rapid as compared to a comparable oxidation by the same reagents of the parent compound, DMTU. The stoichiometry of the bromate-DMAIMSA reaction was determined to be 2BrO 3 (-) + 3NHCH 3(NCH 3)CSO 2H + 3H 2O --> 3SO 4 (2) (-) + 2Br (-) + 3CO(NHCH 3) 2 + 6H (+), with quantitative formation of sulfate. In excess bromate conditions, the stoichiometry was 4BrO 3 (-) + 5NHCH 3(NCH 3)CSO 2H + 3H 2O --> 5SO 4 (2) (-) + 2Br 2 + 5CO(NHCH 3) 2 + 6H (+). The direct bromine-DMAIMSA reaction gave an expected stoichiometric ratio of 2:1 with no further oxidation of product dimethylurea (DMU) by aqueous bromine. The bromine-DMAIMSA reaction was so fast that it was close to diffusion-controlled. Excess bromate conditions delivered a clock reaction behavior with the formation of bromine after an initial quiescent period. DMAIMSOA, on the other hand, was extremely inert to further oxidation in the acidic conditions used for this study. Rate of consumption of DMAIMSA showed a sigmoidal autocatalytic decay. The postulated mechanism involves an initial autocatalytic build-up of bromide that fuels the formation of the reactive oxidizing species HBrO 2 and HOBr through standard oxybromine reactions. The long and weak C-S bond in DMAIMSA ensures that its oxidation goes directly to DMU and sulfate, bypassing inert DMAIMSOA.     

臭氧化物生成机理研究综述

以Criegee三步反应机理为核心对烯烃臭氧化反应中的臭氧化物生成机理进行了综述。论述了初级臭氧化物的生成与分解和臭氧化物生成过程的选择性和立体化学。讨论了烯烃结构和反应各步骤的选择性和立体化学的关系。     

Dicatechol-diimines: easily accessible ligands for the self-assembly of dinuclear triple-stranded helicates

Dicatechol ligands 3b-g-H4 are simply prepared by imine formation of 2,3-dihydroxybenzaldehyde 2 with a series of different diamines 1b-g . An X-ray structural analysis was obtained for the butyl-bridged compound 3e-H4, showing an intramolecular proton transfer and the formation of a chinoidic "keto-amine" structure. The dicatechol derivatives 3b-g-H4 form dinuclear triple-stranded helicates M4[(3)3Ti2] with titanium(IV) ions in the presence of alkali-metal carbonate. For the phenyl- and the trans-1,4-cyclohexyl-bridged complexes, K4[(3b)3Ti2] and Na4[(3f)3Ti2], X-ray structures were obtained.     

Corrected structure of the reaction product of gibberellin A3 with acetic anhydride and zinc and its crystalline structure. Rare case of the diels-alder reaction

The correct structure has been established for the compound obtained on the treatment of the methyl ester of gibberellin A₃ with zinc in boiling acetic anhydride, to which the erroneous structure (II) was previously assigned. A mechanism of the formation of compound (II) is suggested which includes an intramolecular diene condensation between an acetate carbonyl group and the conjugated diene system in the intermediate mixed anhydride (V).     

4-氯-1,7-二羟基二氢化茚的合成及意外醚化反应的研究

以对氯苯酚(8)为原料、三乙胺作缚酸剂，与丙烯酰氯反应生成对氯苯酚丙烯 酸酯(7)，7与A1Ck共热155℃，首先发生Fries重排，然后关环得到4-氯-7-羟基二 氢化茚-1-酮(6)，再用NaBHl／CH_3OH或LiAlH_4／THF还原6的羰基得到4-氯-1，7- 二羟基二氢化茚(5)．条件控制不当易产生两个意外的醚化产物4-氯-1-甲氧基-7- 羟基二氢化茚(9)和自身醚化产物10，9的结构经x射线单晶衍射分析确证，并提出 生成10的可能机理为5的醇羟基极易通过分子内催化形成碳正离子、进而与另一分 子5形成自身醚化产物10．因此，还原反应完成后的后处理应避免长时间放置和加 热，以减少醚化产物的生成．化合物5，9，10均为未见文献报道的新化合物．     

Pyrazolo[1,5‐a]Pyrimidine Derivative as Precursor for Some Novel Pyrazolo[1,5‐a]Pyrimidines and Tetraheterocyclic Compounds

The 2‐(cyanomethyl)‐5,7‐dimethylpyrazolo[1,5‐a ]pyrimidine‐3‐carbonitrile 3 reacted with phenyl isothiocyanate to afford the respective thioanilide derivative 4 that is a novel compound that has been unreported hitherto. The latter was used as a precursor to synthesize several novel polyheterocyclic compounds 9 , 12 , 15 , and 19 . Treatment of the enamine derivative of compound 3 with each of hydrazine hydrate and hydroxylamine hydrochloride yielded the tetraheterocyclic compounds 22 and 23 , respectively. The structures of all the newly synthesized compounds were confirmed on basis of their elemental, spectral data, and plausible mechanism has been postulated to account for their formation. X‐ray crystallography was carried out as a further evidence for the structure of the isolated product 19 .