Highly Enantioselective Catalytic Kinetic Resolution of α-Branched Aldehydes through Formal Cycloaddition with Homophthalic Anhydrides

A new catalytic methodology was developed to promote an efficient one-pot kinetic resolution of racemic aldehydes with selectivity (s*) of up to 91 (99:1 d.r., >99 % ee) in a cycloaddition reaction with enolizable anhydrides to afford dihydroisocoumarin products (a core prevalent in natural products and molecules of medicinal interest) containing three contiguous stereocentres.     

Enantioselective Synthesis of α-Thiocarboxylic Acids by Nitrilase Biocatalysed Dynamic Kinetic Resolution of α-Thionitriles

The enantioselective synthesis of α-thiocarboxylic acids by biocatalytic dynamic kinetic resolution (DKR) of nitrile precursors exploiting nitrilase enzymes is described. A panel of 35 nitrilase biocatalysts were screened and enzymes Nit27 and Nit34 were found to catalyse the DKR of racemic α-thionitriles under mild conditions, affording the corresponding carboxylic acids with high conversions and good-to-excellent ee. The ammonia produced in situ during the biocatalytic transformation favours the racemization of the nitrile enantiomers and, in turn, the DKR without the need of any external additive base.     

Synthesis and characterization of complexes of the first transition series cations with 2,2′-biimidazole and 2,2′-biimidazolate

Mononuclear [M(hfacac)₂(H₂biim)] complexes, where M = Mn^II, Fe^II, Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II or Zn^II, hfacac = hexafluoroacetylacetonate, H₂biim = 2,2-biimidazole; dinuclear K₂[M₂(acac)₄(-biim)] (M = Cu^II or Zn^II) and tetranuclear K₂[M₄(acac)₈( ₄-biim)] (M = Co^II or Ni^II) complexes have been prepared and characterized by chemical analysis, conductance measurements, i.r., electronic and e.p.r. spectroscopies and by magnetic susceptibility measurements (in the 2–300 K range). Mn^II, Fe^II and Co^II are in a high spin state. The e.p.r. spectra of Cu^II and Mn^II compounds have been recorded.     

Enantioselective Oxidation of Thioethers. An Improved Route to the Resolution of [1,1′-Binaphthalene]-2,2′-Dithiol

Abstract

(±)-[1,1′-Binaphthalene]-2,2′-bis-methylthioether (±)-1 was oxidized with high enantioselectivity by using our asymmetric reagent [Ti(IV) : (+)-DET : TBHP = 1 : 4 : 2]. An appropriate substrate/oxidant ratio afforded such a product distribution that allowed us to obtain, after chromatographic separation and chemical transformations, optically pure [1,1′-binaphthalene]-2,2′-dithiol in ca. 80% yield based on the racemic starting material.     

Enantioselective Synthesis of δ-Lactones with Lipase-Catalyzed Resolution and Mitsunobu Reaction

Both enantiomers of a series of δ-lactones (e.g., δ-decalactone, δ-dodelactone, and δ-hexadecalactone) were synthesized stereoselectively by Novozym 435–catalyzed resolution. Furthermore, only (S)-enantiomers of δ-lactones were synthesized with a combination of Novozym 435–catalyzed resolution and Mitsunobu reaction.     

Synthesis and structure of 2,2′-diaminodiphenylditelluride bis-imines

Bis-imines of 2,2′-diaminodiphenylditelluride and 2-tosylamino (9a) and 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde (9b) were prepared and studied by X-ray diffraction, heteronuclear (¹H, ¹³C, ¹⁵N, and ¹²⁵Te) magnetic resonance, and quantum chemical calculations (Pbe1pbe/DGDZVP). According to the X-ray diffraction data, compound 9b in the crystal phase has nonsymmetrical structure: one of the tellurium atoms forms hypervalent bonding with the adjacent oxygen atom, while the second one is not involved in such interaction. The NMR study showed the symmetric molecular structure of imines 9a,b in DMSO-d₆ with the tellurium atoms interacting hypervalently with the C=N nitrogen atoms.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Polymers Derived from the Copolymerization of 1,1′-Dihydroxyethyl-2,2′-Biimidazole and the Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A

Abstract

1,1′-Dihydroxyethyl-2,2′-biimidazole has been used as a copolymerizing monomer with the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A in the preparation of biimidazole-containing epoxy polymers. Polymerization reactions were studied in bulk, with and without catalyst, and in N,N-dimethylforma-mide and anisole solvents, with and without catalyst. FT-IR and NMR spectra, molecular weight, thermal and solubility characteristics were obtained. Polymers isolated as amorphous light brown solids were found to be only sparingly soluble in THF or in highly polar nitrogen-containing solvents (DMF, NMP, pyridine). These materials exhibited molecular weights up to 37 000 for SnC1₄-catalyzed polymerization carried out in DMF. A glass-transition temperature of 391°C was observed for polymers obtained under uncatalyzed solventless conditions. The glass transition temperature was 373°C for product obtained under SnC1₄-catalyzed, solventless conditions. Thermogravimetric analysis in air of polymers obtained under varying solvent and catalyst conditions showed less than 25% weight loss below 330°C and greater than 75% weight loss above 400°C.     

A Sequential Umpolung/Enzymatic Dynamic Kinetic Resolution Strategy for the Synthesis of γ-Lactones

Combining biological and small-molecule catalysts under a chemoenzymatic manifold presents a series of significant advantages to the synthetic community. We report herein the successful development of a two-step/single flask synthesis of γ-lactones through the merger of Umpolung catalysis with a ketoreductase-catalyzed dynamic kinetic resolution, reduction, and cyclization. This combined approach delivers highly enantio- and diastereoenriched heterocycles and demonstrates the feasibility of integrating NHC catalysis with enzymatic processes.     

Synthesis of 1,1′-Dibenzo- and 1,1′-Dinaphtho-2,2′-Dithiols from the Respective Thiophenes

The title compounds 1 and 2 were prepared from the respective, inexpensive and readily available thiophenes via reaction with lithium and sulfur monochloride, followed by reduction with lithium aluminium hydride.     

Kinetic study of the reaction between protonatedtrans-dioxotetracyanomolybdate(IV) and 2,2′-bipyridyl

Summary The kinetics of the reaction between the protonated forms of [MoO₂(CN)₄]^4– and 2,2-bipyridyl (bpy) have been studied in the 8.5–11.7 pH range. This study showed that the diprotonated form, [MoO(OH₂)(CN)₄]^2– is the only reactive species. The rate-limiting step is the substitution of the aqua ligand. This is followed by fast closure of the chelate ring, accompanied by the substitution of a cyanide ligand. With excess bpy the relatively slow formation of an adduct occurs. The nature of this adduct is discussed.     

Synthesis and some reactions of a 2,2′-biphospholyl

1,1′-Diphenyl-3,3′,4,4′-tetramethyl-2,2′,5,5′-tetrahydro-2,2′-biphosphole obtained by reductive dimerization of the appropriate phosphole has been converted into the corresponding 2,2′-biphosphole by P-bromination followed by dehydrobromination of the resulting P,P′-tetrabromo compound with α-picoline. This 2,2′-biphosphole gives two isomeric P-sulfides upon reaction with sulfur, and a Mo(CO)₄ chelate upon reaction with Mo(CO)₆. Cleavage of the two P-phenyl bonds by lithium in THF yields the corresponding biphospholyl anion, which is converted into a mixture of two isomeric bis(η⁵,η⁵-2,2′-diphosphafulvalene)diirons by treatment with FeCl₂. The reaction of Mn₂(CO)₁₀ in boiling xylene affords a mixture of three complexes, including a (η⁵,η⁵-2,2′-diphosphafulvalene)hexacarbonyldimanganese produced by thermal cleavage of the two PPh bonds. Under CO pressure there is a [1,5] P → C shift of the two phenyl groups, leading to formation of (η⁵,η⁵-3,3′-diphenyl-2,2′-diphosphafulvalene)hexacarbonyldimanganese.     

A New and Efficient Method for the Synthesis of 2,2′-Dibromo-1,1′-binaphthyl Under Microwave Irradiation

Abstract

A very simple and efficient method to prepare 2,2′-dibromo-1,1′-binaphthyl via two-step procedure from β-naphthol in good yield under microwave irradiation is described.     

Synthesis and substrate-controlled reactions of 2,2′-unsaturated biquinazolinones

A series of BiQuinazolinones bearing either double or triple bonds in their lateral chains have been synthesized. These compounds were then subjected to substrate-controlled reactions such as Diels-Alder, epoxidation and Pauson-Khand reactions. The stereoselective outcome observed in these transformations is very promising for the future application of BiQuinazolinones as chiral auxiliaries.     

A Practical Procedure for the Solid-Phase Synthesis of Racemic 2,2′-Dihydroxy-1,1′-binaphthyl

Abstract: A high yielding solid-phase dimerisation of 2-naphthol by means of a ball-milling procedure is described.

     

A Short and Highly Stereoselective Synthesis of Cerebrosterol

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Enantioselective Acetalization by Dynamic Kinetic Resolution for the Synthesis of γ-Alkoxybutenolides by Thiourea/Quaternary Ammonium Salt Catalysts: Application to Strigolactones

Although acetalization is a fundamental transformation in organic synthesis, intermolecular asymmetric acetalization remains an unsolved problem. In this study, a thiourea-ammonium hybrid catalyst was shown to promote the O-alkylation of enols with a racemic γ-chlorobutenolide through dynamic kinetic resolution to give chiral acetals with good enantioselectivity. The catalyst simultaneously activates both the nucleophile and electrophile in a multifunctional manner. This method was applied to the asymmetric synthesis of several strigolactones. DFT calculations suggest that hydrogen-bonding interactions between the chlorine atom of the γ-chlorobutenolide and the tosylamide hydrogen atom of the catalyst, as well as other types of noncovalent catalyst–substrate interactions, are crucial for achieving high stereoselectivity.     

A Highly Sensitive Kinetic Spectrophotometric System and Its Analytical Potential for Chromatographic Detection of Metal Ions

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Synthesis of the Bis-Tetrahydropyrano[2,3-b:2′,3′-e] Piperazine Ring System: A New Tricyclic Heterocycle from D-Glucosamine

ABSTRACT

2-Amino-3,4,6-tri-O-benzyl-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose was transformed into its bis(tetrahydropyranyl)piperazine dimer (4) by reaction with 1,1′-thionyldiimidazole or 1,1′-sulfonyldiimidazole. This dimeric form of glucosamine is the first representative of this previously unknown heterocyclic ring system.     

Kinetic analysis of the mechanochemical syntheses of dialkyl 2,2′-bipyridyl-4,4′-dicarboxylate complexes of palladium

Kinetic models for the ‘molecular’ mechanochemical syntheses of α- and β-dialkyl 2,2′-bipyridyl-4,4′-dicarboxylate complexes of palladium (PdLⁿI₂, where n specifies the number of carbons in the alkyl chain of the ligand and α and β refer to the substitution of the alkyl chain) are explored. The Johnson–Mehl–Avrami–Yerofeev–Kolmogrov (JMAYK) model was determined to best fit the data obtained via ¹H NMR spectroscopic analysis of the reaction mixtures over time. A rate enhancement, and corresponding increase in the Avrami exponent, was observed when the complex formed was liquid crystalline at milling temperatures.