Structurally diverse second-generation [2.2]paracyclophane ketimines with planar and central chirality: syntheses, structural determination, and evaluation for asymmetric catalysis

A set of 20 novel [2.2]paracyclophane ketimines with planar and central chirality has been synthesized from enantiomerically pure and racemic 5-acyl-4-hydroxy[2.2]paracyclophane and alpha-branched chiral amines. Their X-ray structures were determined to elucidate the three-dimensional structures and the absolute configuration. The ketimines were used as catalysts in the asymmetric 1,2-addition reactions of diethylzinc with substituted benzaldehydes to furnish chiral alcohols in up to 95 % ee.     

Novel ligands based on bromosubstituted hydroxycarbonyl [2.2]paracyclophane derivatives: synthesis and application in asymmetric catalysis

New planar-chiral hydroxycarbonyl [2.2]paracyclophane derivatives, 4-acetyl-13-bromo-5-hydroxy[2.2]paracyclophane (Br-АНРС, 63%) and 4-benzoyl-13-bromo-5-hydroxy[2.2]paracyclophane (Br-BHPC, 53%), were synthesized and reacted with the enantiomers of α-phenylethylamine to form corresponding Schiff bases, 12-bromo-4-hydroxy-5[1-(1-phenyl-ethylimino)-ethyl]-[2.2]paracyclophane and 12-bromo-4-hydroxy-5[1-(1-phenyl-ethylimino)-(phenyl)methylen-[2.2]paracyclophane. The diastereomers of the imines were resolved and their absolute configurations and consequently the corresponding configurations of the enantiomers of Br-АНРС were determined by X-ray diffraction. Enantiomerically pure Schiff bases were applied as ligands to form catalysts for the enantioselective addition reaction of diethylzinc with benzaldehyde where 1-phenylpropanol was obtained with 77–91% ee.     

Synthesis of new planar chiral [2.2]paracyclophane Schiff base ligands and their application in the asymmetric Henry reaction

A series of new planar and central chiral ligands based on [2.2]paracyclophane backbones were designed and prepared from enantiomerically pure 4-amino-13-bromo[2.2]paracyclophane and commercially available chiral amino alcohols. Their application in a copper-catalyzed asymmetric Henry reaction resulted in secondary alcohols with high yield and excellent selectivity for active aldehydes (up to 94% ee). This is a successful example of employing planar chiral [2.2]paracyclophane ligands in copper-catalyzed reaction.     

Planar chiral hydroxy derivatives of [2.2]paracyclophane as auxiliaries for asymmetric allylboration

Allylboronic esters with various structures were synthesized for the first time based on [2.2]paracyclophane derivatives containing one or two hydroxy groups. It was demonstrated that these esters can be used as chiral inductors in the asymmetric allylboration of benzaldehyde. The highest enantiomeric excess of 1-phenylbut-3-en-1-ol (60%) was achieved in the reactions with acyclic bis-O,O′-(paracyclophanyl) allylboronates based on (S)-4-hydroxy-and (S)-12-bromo-4-hydroxy[2.2]paracyclophanes. (S)-4-Hydroxy[2.2]paracyclophane was studied by X-ray diffraction. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 11, pp. 2149–2155, November, 2007.     

Preparation of planar chiral amino phenols based on the [2.2]paracyclophane backbone

The synthesis of various planar and central chiral secondary and tertiary amino phenols based on the [2.2]paracyclophane backbone is described. Planar chiral tertiary amino phenols are prepared by reductive amination of 5-formyl-4-hydroxy[2.2]paracyclophane (FHPC) with secondary amines. The reduction of imine and ketimine precursors, as well as the 1,2-addition to these compounds is also described.     

Design and synthesis of planar chiral heterocyclic carbene precursors derived from [2.2]paracyclophane

A unique family of planar chiral symmetrical N-heterocyclic carbene precursors with restricted flexibility derived from [2.2]paracyclopane were obtained by a new synthetic route. The resolution of 4-amino-13-bromo[2.2]paracyclophane was achieved with relatively high efficiency. Starting from (4 S p,13 R p)-4-amino-13-bromo[2.2]paracyclophane, the planar chiral pseudogem-disubstituted [2.2]paracyclophanyl dihydroimidazoliums were prepared in a four-step sequence with good yields. The resulting dihydroimidazolium salts were fully characterized with a series of methods including single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique.     

Synthesis of novel planar-chiral [2.2]paracyclophane derivatives as potential ligands for asymmetric catalysis

The synthesis of a variety of new 4,5-disubstituted [2.2]paracyclophane derivatives has been achieved employing different cross-coupling reactions. By this methodology, a heteroatom-variation of successful catalyst ligands was achieved, giving rise to a modular ligand system. The X-ray structure of 4-hydroxy-5-(1′-hydroxy-1′-phenylethyl)-[2.2]paracyclophane was determined to elucidate the configuration. Additionally, a diastereoselective synthesis of planar- and central-chiral 4-([2.2]paracyclophanyl)ethylamine was achieved, thus resulting in a planar- and central-chiral phenyl ethylamine analogue.     

Transannular Hydrogen Bonding in Planar‐Chiral [2.2]Paracyclophane‐Bisamides

A series of [2.2]paracyclophane‐bisamide regioisomers and alkylated comparators were designed, synthesized, and characterized in order to better understand the transannular hydrogen bonding of [2.2]paracyclophane‐based molecular recognition units. X‐Ray crystallography shows that transannular hydrogen bonding is maintained in the solid‐state, but no stereospecific self‐recognition is observed. The assignment of both transannularly and intermolecularly hydrogen bonded N?H stretches could be made by infrared spectroscopy, and the effect of transannular hydrogen bonding on amide bond rotation dynamics is observed by ¹H‐NMR in nonpolar solvents. The consequences of transannular hydrogen bonding on the optical properties of [2.2]paracyclophane is observed by comparing alkylated and non‐alkylated pseudo‐ortho 4,12‐[2.2]paracyclophane‐bisamides. Finally, optical resolution of 4‐mono‐[2.2]paracyclophane and pseudo‐ortho 4,12‐[2.2]paracyclophane‐bisamides was achieved through the corresponding sulfinyl diastereoisomers for circular dichroism studies. Transannular hydrogen bonding in [2.2]paracyclophane‐amides allows preorganization for self‐complementary intermolecular assembly, but is weak enough to allow rapid rotation of the amides even in nonpolar solvents.     

Stereoselective synthesis of homoallylic alcohols of the [2.2]paracyclophane series and their use as auxiliaries in asymmetric allylboration of aldehydes

Stereoselectivity of allylboration of 4-formyl[2.2]paracyclophane, 4-acetyl[2.2]paracyclophane, and 4-hydroxy-5-formyl[2.2]paracyclophane was studied and the relative configurations of the homoallylic alcohols obtained were established. Optically pure (Sp,Sc)-(+)-4-(4-hydroxy-1-methylbut-3-enyl)[2.2]paracyclophane and (Rc,Sc)-(+)-4-hydroxy-5-(4-hydroxybut-3-enyl)[2.2]paracyclophane were synthesized. The possibility of using (Sp,Sc)-(+)-4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylbut-3-enyl)[2.2]paracyclophane as a recoverable chiral auxiliary in asymmetric allylboration of aldehydes was demonstrated. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 914–921, May, 2000.     

Suzuki aryl cross-coupling chemistry using derivatives of 1,1,2,2,9,9,10,10-octafluoro[2.2]paracyclophane

An exploration into the scope of Suzuki aryl cross-coupling chemistry using derivatives of 1,1,2,2,9,9,10,10-octafluoro[2.2]paracyclophane is reported. The coupling of 4-iodo-1,1,2,2,9,9,10,10-octafluoro[2.2]paracyclophane with various aryl boronic acids and boronic acid pinacol esters was successful, with the exception of very sterically demanding systems, such as mesityl. The synthesis of the previously unreported 1,1,2,2,9,9,10,10-octafluoro[2.2]paracyclophanyl-4-boronic acid is described, together with various Suzuki aryl cross-coupling reactions of this new system. Using standard Suzuki methodology, it was possible to prepare dicyclophanes bearing two octafluoro[2.2]paracyclophane units separated by both one and two benzene rings.     

An exploration of Suzuki aryl cross coupling chemistry involving [2.2]paracyclophane derivatives

Suzuki aryl cross coupling reactions using derivatives of [2.2]paracyclophane were examined. A variety of aryl boronic acids and pinacolate esters were successfully cross coupled with 4-bromo[2.2]paracyclophane under standard Suzuki conditions. Whilst an excellent tolerance for electron donating and withdrawing groups was observed, cross coupling reactions with highly sterically demanding borates (e.g. mesityl) were unsuccessful. The preparation and stability of the previously unreported [2.2]paracyclophanyl-4-boronic acid, -pinacolate ester and -dimethyl ester are described, along with the utility of these systems in Suzuki aryl cross coupling reactions. Application of this methodology led to a dicyclophane containing two [2.2]paracyclophane units separated by a 4-4' connected biphenyl spacer group.     

Elaboration of a novel type of planar-chiral methylene bridged biphenols based on [2.2]paracyclophanes

A new class of chiral methylene bridged biphenols with planar chirality has been designed and elaborated. The synthetic approach is based on the use of 4-hydroxy-5-hydroxymethyl[2.2]paracyclophane 9 derived from either racemic or enantiomerically pure (S)-4-formyl-5-hydroxy[2.2.]paracyclophane (FHPC) by reduction with LiAlH₄. The condensation of 9 with chiral racemic 4-hydroxy[2.2]paracyclophane 4 and achiral phenols, such as 2,5-dimethylphenol 10 and 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol 11, afforded the target bridged biphenols 6, 12 and 13, respectively. The preliminary results on the asymmetric addition of Et₂Zn to benzaldehyde promoted by (S,S)-6 are reported.     

Novel multichiral diols and diamines by highly stereoselective pinacol coupling of planar chiral [2.2]paracyclophane derivatives

The TiCl4/Zn-mediated intermolecular pinacol coupling of the planar chiral carbonyl compounds [2.2]paracyclophane-4-carbaldehyde, 4-acetyl[2.2]paracyclophane (ketone) and the four regioisomeric 5-, 7-, 12- and 13-methoxy[2.2]paracyclophane-4-carbaldehydes as well as the pTosOH-Zn/Cu-promoted coupling of their N-substituted imines is described. Coupling of the enantiomerically pure substrates (most of carbonyl compounds and all imines) occurs stereoselectively giving rise to diastereomerically pure 1,2-diols and 1,2-diamines. Racemic aldehydes and ketone react with different degrees of stereoselectivity (depending on the substituents in certain positions) and produce one to three diastereomers. 7-methoxy[2.2]paracyclophane-4-carbaldehyde undergoes a tandem pinacol coupling-pinacol rearrangement to yield bis-(7-methoxy[2.2]paracyclophane-4-yl)acetaldehyde. Coupling of the racemic imines produces a mixture of single racemic D,L-diamine and single meso-diamine in each case. The stereoselective formation of the asymmetric centres is governed by the planar chiral [2.2]paracyclophanyl moiety. The techniques elaborated are extended to the intramolecular coupling of [2.2]paracyclophane-4,13-dicarbaldehyde and its bis-N-phenylimine, resulting in stereoselective formation of the chiral triply-bridged diol and exclusive formation of the meso-diamine. X-Ray investigations of several diols and diamines have been carried out and the structural features of these derivatives are discussed.     

New chiral β-diketones based on [2.2]paracyclophane

Two chiral β-diketones, 1,3-bis[(S)-(4-[2.2]paracyclophanyl)]propane-1,3-dione (BPPD) and [1-(S)-(4-[2.2]paracyclophanyl)-3-phenyl]propane-1,3-dione (PPPD), were synthesized by acylation of (S)-4-acetyl[2.2]paracyclophane with methyl esters from the corresponding carboxylic acids. 4-Acetyl[2.2]paracyclophane was synthesized in a quantitative yield by the reaction of [2.2]paracyclophane-4-carboxylic acid with methyllithium.     

Photochemical synthesis of [2.2](3,8)-pyridazinophane and quinolinophane-2(1H)-one as well as synthesis of [2](5,8)-quinolinophanes and fused spiro-pyranoindanoparacyclophanes

Syntheses of various classes of unreported heterophanes derived from [2.2]paracyclophane are herein reported. The key to their successful synthesis depends on the photochemical synthesis of pyridazinophane and quinolinophane-2(1H)-one from freshly prepared 4-([2.2]paracyclophanyl)-azo-4′-[2.2]paracyclophane and 4-([2.2]paracyclophanyl)cinnnamanilide, respectively. Reactions of 4-amino-[2.2]paracyclophane with either acetyl- or benzoylacetone afforded condensed products. Then ring closure using polyphosphoric acid (PPA) at 120°C gave, in near quantitative yields, quinolinophanes. Reactions of [2](4,7)-indano-[2]paracyclophane-1-ylidene-propanedinitrile with active methylene compounds afforded fused spiro-pyranoindanoparacyclophane derivatives.     

The synthesis of enantiomerically pure [2.2]paracyclophane derivatives

[2.2]Paracyclophane is a fascinating molecule that offers great potential in a wide range of chemical disciplines. Currently, the synthesis of the majority of enantiomerically pure [2.2]paracyclophane derivatives is based on the resolution of a small number of starting materials or individual resolution procedures are developed for each new compound. The development of more general routes to these valuable compounds via the resolution of a common intermediate is discussed. Ultimately, it would be preferable to synthesise these valuable compounds without recourse to resolution and ideas for this rewarding goal are postulated.     

The first three aromatic tribromides of the [2.2]paracyclophane series

From the reaction mixtures in the uncatalyzed polybromination of [2.2]paracyclophane by the action of excess Br₂ in CCl₄, there have been found along with the known products — 4,15- and 4,16-dibromo[2.2]paracyclophanes — two new aromatic tribromides of this series, which have been isolated in pure form: 4,12,15- and 4,15,16-tribromo[2.2]paracyclophanes. Special experiments demonstrated that the mixtures of these tribromides are formed as a result of competitive monobromination of 4,15-dibromo[2.2]paracyclophane; the 4,15,16-tribromo[2.2]paracyclophane, together with still another newly isolated isomer of this series — 4,8,12-tribromo[2.2]paracyclophane — is formed as a result of competitive monobromination of 4,16-dibromo[2.2]paracyclophane. As an explanation of the features of the orienting effect of substituents in these competing reactions, a rule was proposed: On the conventional orientation (from the electronic point of view) of entry of the bromine atom into the substituted ring (para > ortho > meta), a steric limitation is imposed on its attack in the pseudo-gem-position, owing to the bulky bromine atom that is transannularly positioned above it in the neighboring aromatic ring. The structures of all of the tribromides were established on the basis of elemental analyses, mass spectrometry, and¹H NMR spectrometry (including PMR using the homonuclear Overhauser effect). The data obtained in this work indicate that the 4,12,15-tribromo[2.2]paracyclophane and 4,15,16-tribromo[2.2]paracyclophane are predecessors of the two tetrabromides previously obtained by Cram — 4,7,12,15- and 4,5,15,16-tetrabromo[2.2]paracyclophanes; and the 4,8,12-tribromo[2.2]paracyclophane is a possible predecessor of 4,8,12,16-tetrabromo[2.2]paracyclophane, which is unknown up to the present time.A. N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Heteroorganic Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117813 Moscow. Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1837–1843, August, 1992.     

The synthesis and directed ortho-lithiation of 4-tert-butylsulfinyl[2.2]paracyclophane

The ortho-lithiation of one diastereoisomer of 4-tert-butylsulfinyl[2.2]paracyclophane is the key step to the synthesis of a range of 4,5-disubstituted [2.2]paracyclophane derivatives.     

Synthesis, characterization, and spectroscopy of 4,7,12,15-[2.2]paracyclophane containing donor and acceptor groups: impact of substitution patterns on through-space charge transfer

This paper reports the synthesis of 4,7,12,15-tetra(4'-dihexylaminostyryl)[2.2]paracyclophane (1), 4-(4'-dihexylaminostyryl)-7,12,15-tri(4' '-nitrostyryl)[2.2]paracyclophane (2), 4,7-bis(4'-dihexylaminostyryl)-12,15-bis(4' '-nitrostyryl)-[2.2]paracyclophane (3), 4,7,12-tris(4'-dihexylaminostyryl)-15-(4' '-nitrostyryl)[2.2]paracyclophane (4), 4,15-bis(4'-dihexylaminostyryl)-7,12-bis(4' '-nitrostyryl)[2.2]paracyclophane (5), and 4,12-bis(4'-dihexylaminostyryl)-7,15-bis(4' '-nitrostyryl)[2.2]paracyclophane (6). These molecules represent different combinations of bringing together distyrylbenzene chromophores containing donor and acceptor groups across a [2.2]paracyclophane (pCp) bridge. X-ray diffraction studies show that the lattice arrangements of 1 and 3 are considerably different from those of the parent chromophores 1,4-bis(4'dihexylaminostyryl)benzene (DD) and 1,4-di(4'-nitrostyryl)benzene (AA). Differences are brought about by the constraint by the pCp bridge and by virtue of chirality in the "paired" species. The absorption and emission spectra of 1-6 are also presented. Clear evidence of delocalization across the pCp structure is observed. Further, in the case of 2, 3, and 4, emission from the second excited state takes place.     

Structure Determination of an Unusual [2.2]paracyclophane Derivative by NMR Spectroscopy

Our ongoing study on cycloaddition reactions of dienes with different dienophiles afforded a great variety of derivatives with interesting molecular structures and electronic behavior. A new type of angularly annelated [2.2]paracyclophane (3) has been synthesize by the Diels–Alder reaction of 4-(2-propenyl[2.2]paracyclophane (1) and 1,4-benzoquinone (2) under high pressure conditions. The structure determination of this compound has been achieved by NMR measurements and semiempirical calculations.