Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Bisphosphonate Esters. Synthesis, Selective Hydrolysis, and Isomerization

Summary. Two simple and efficient one-pot procedures for the synthesis of a series of α-branched N-heterocycle-substituted methane-1,1-bisphosphonates are outlined. In the first method, the parent halosubstrates were reacted with cyanomethylphosphonate followed by reaction with dialkyl phosphonates to give asymmetrical or symmetrical bisphosphonates (BPs). In the second approach, the same halocompounds were reacted with tetraethyl methyl-1,1-bisphosphonate to give the requisite BPs. Partial and complete hydrolysis of the prepared BPs were also investigated. The products contain functional groups advantageous for further synthetic modification as structural units for coupling with the drug.     

Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Bisphosphonate Esters. Synthesis, Selective Hydrolysis, and Isomerization

Two simple and efficient one-pot procedures for the synthesis of a series of α-branched N-heterocycle-substituted methane-1,1-bisphosphonates are outlined. In the first method, the parent halosubstrates were reacted with cyanomethylphosphonate followed by reaction with dialkyl phosphonates to give asymmetrical or symmetrical bisphosphonates (BPs). In the second approach, the same halocompounds were reacted with tetraethyl methyl-1,1-bisphosphonate to give the requisite BPs. Partial and complete hydrolysis of the prepared BPs were also investigated. The products contain functional groups advantageous for further synthetic modification as structural units for coupling with the drug.     

Synthesis of Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Ureas Using Unsymmetrical Diaryl Carbonates

Appropriately substituted unsymmetrical diaryl carbonates react smoothly with primary amines to give the carbamates derived by nucleophilic displacement of the less electron rich aromatic substituent. Subsequent treatment of the carbamates with primary and secondary amines gives either symmetrical or unsymmetrical ureas in excellent yield and the overall process can be carried out as a “one pot” operation. Acetonitrile is the preferred solvent and addition of DBU facilitates the carbamate → urea transformation.     

Synthesis of Novel Unsymmetrical and Symmetrical Diacetylenic Ketones

A convenient and efficient method for the preparation of unsymmetrical and symmetrical diacetylenic ketones bearing a carboxylate group.     

One-Pot Synthesis of Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Diarylmethanes via Diborylmethane

A one-pot synthesis of diarylmethanes from air-stable diborylmethane via the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction is described. The present approach realizes the synthesis of various symmetrical and unsymmetrical diarylmethanes in good to excellent yields.     

Selective Alkaline Protease Catalyzed Hydrolysis of Peptide Esters

Procedures for preparing C-terminal free peptides from hydrolysis of its corresponding methyl or benzyl esters catalyzed by alkaline protease has been developed. N-protected peptides having side-chain ester protecting groups or successive hydrophobic amino acid residues in its sequence are hydrolyzed selectively at C-terminal only and leave other bonds (β and γ- ester or peptide bonds) intact. Compounds which cause a side reaction in base mediated saponification could be hydrolyzed safely by this procedure. Products of this hydrolysis are useful intermediates for fragments coupling in the solid phase peptide synthesis.     

Pt‐Catalyzed Synthesis of Functionalized Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Disilazanes

In nearly every total synthesis, silylating agents are employed in synthetic steps to protect sensitive functional groups. A Pt‐catalyzed hydrosilylation of various unsaturated substrates to prepare novel symmetrical and unsymmetrical disilazanes is described. The developed synthetic methodology is widely applicable and tolerates all manner of functional groups (e.g., amines, ethers, esters, halogens, silanes, etc.). To demonstrate the value of the described method, mono‐substituted 1,1,3,3‐tetramethyldisilazanes were further selectively converted to completely new unsymmetrical derivatives.     

New Bromine-Containing Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Cage Phosphonates

Russian Journal of General Chemistry - As a result of brominating of symmetrical and unsymmetrical cage phosphonates, new mono- and dibromo-containing derivatives were obtained. Composition and...     

Ultrasound-enhanced Green Synthesis of 5,5-Diphenylhydantoin Derivatives Using Symmetrical or Unsymmetrical Benzils

A rapid, highly efficient and mild green synthesis of 5,5‐diphenylhydantoin derivatives was achieved from the reaction of symmetrical or unsymmetrical benzil derivatives with urea in the presence of ethanolic KOH under ultrasound irradiation. This simple method affords 5,5‐diphenylhydantoin derivatives at room temperature in short reaction time with high yield and purity. This study aimed to overcome the limitations and drawbacks of the reported methods such as tedious work‐up, low yield and long reaction time.     

Facile Synthesis of Selectively Monoprotected Unsymmetrical 1,3-Diketones from 2,2-Dimethoxyethyl Esters

Selectively monoprotected unsymmetrical 1,3-diketones were obtained by the reaction of 2,2-dimethoxyethyl esters with enamines in the presence of dichlorobis(trifiuoro-methanesulfonato)titanium.     

Iron Carbonyl-Promoted Isomerization of Olefin Esters to Their alpha,beta-Unsaturated Esters: Methyl Oleate and Other Examples

Ultraviolet photolysis of stoichiometric amounts of methyl oleate and Fe(CO)(5) in hexanes solvent at 0 degrees C gives Fe(CO)(3)(eta(4)-alpha,beta-ester) in which the alpha,beta-unsaturated ester isomer of methyl oleate is stabilized by eta(4)-oxadiene pi coordination of the olefin and ester carbonyl groups to the Fe(CO)(3) unit. Treatment of the Fe(CO)(3)(eta(4)-alpha,beta-ester) with pyridine or CO liberates the free alpha,beta-ester, methyl octadec-trans-2-enoate, in 70% yield. The Fe(CO)(3) unit both catalyzes the olefin isomerization and stabilizes the alpha,beta-unsaturated ester, which results in the formation of the alpha,beta-ester in a yield far above that (3.5%) observed for simple catalyzed methyl oleate isomerization. The much smaller olefin esters, methyl 3-butenoate and ethyl 4-methyl-4-pentenoate, are isomerized under the same conditions to their alpha,beta-unsaturated esters in 94 and 90% yields, respectively. The effects of reaction conditions on the yield, the use of Fe(CO)(3)(cis-cyclooctene)(2) as a nonphotolytic catalyst, and the mechanism of this useful synthetic process are discussed.     

Synthesis of 2(5H)-Furanone Derivatives with Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Bis-1,2,3-triazole Structure

The interesting bioactivities of 2(5H)-furanone, 1,2,3-triazole, and amino acid derivatives have promoted their combination into one multifunctional molecule. The symmetrical bis-1,2,3-triazoles and mono-1,2,3-triazoles with one free azide group are synthesized respectively by controlling the molar ratio of reactants, N-[5-alkoxy-2(5H)-furanonyl] amino acid propargyl ester and 1,4-diazidobutane. The unsymmetrical bis-1,2,3-triazoles are afforded by the subsequent reaction of mono-1,2,3-triazoles with other terminal alkynes with good to excellent yields in a short time under the same mild “click” reaction conditions. The 32 new compounds obtained in the reactions are characterized by Fourier transform infrared, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. Because of the diversity of four or five basic units in molecule, this methodology provides easy access to different chiral 2(5H)-furanone compounds with polyheterocyclic structure, especially with unsymmetrical bis-1,2,3-triazole moiety. Importantly, a simple approach is provided for the synthesis of unsymmetrical bis-1,2,3-triazoles using common diazides.     

Cyclization and Isomerization Reactionsin Silylhydrazine Chemistry

Summary.  This review describes the synthesis and isomerization reactions of cyclic silylhydrazines. Topics of discussion are the ring expansion of the three-membered Si(SiN₂) to the four-membered (SiN)₂ ring by lithiation of the (SiN₂) ring and by thermal silyl group insertion into the N*N bond, the ring expansion of a three-membered (SiN₂) to a five-membered (CSi₂N₂) ring by SiCH₂ insertion into the Si*N bond, the formation of isomeric four- and six-membered (SiN₂)₂ rings, the synthesis of five- and six-membered silylhydrazine rings, and the expansion of a five-membered (N₂Si₂N)N ring to the isomeric six-membered (SiNN)₂ ring. The mechanisms of the isomerizations are explained by quantum chemical calculations, and the results are verified by crystal structure determinations. Received February 23, 2001. Accepted (revised) April 24, 2001     

Cyclization and Isomerization Reactionsin Silylhydrazine Chemistry

 This review describes the synthesis and isomerization reactions of cyclic silylhydrazines. Topics of discussion are the ring expansion of the three-membered Si(SiN₂) to the four-membered (SiN)₂ ring by lithiation of the (SiN₂) ring and by thermal silyl group insertion into the N*N bond, the ring expansion of a three-membered (SiN₂) to a five-membered (CSi₂N₂) ring by SiCH₂ insertion into the Si*N bond, the formation of isomeric four- and six-membered (SiN₂)₂ rings, the synthesis of five- and six-membered silylhydrazine rings, and the expansion of a five-membered (N₂Si₂N)N ring to the isomeric six-membered (SiNN)₂ ring. The mechanisms of the isomerizations are explained by quantum chemical calculations, and the results are verified by crystal structure determinations.     

Enzymatic Reactions in Organic Synthesis 3-Separations of Esters by Enzymatic Hydrolysis

Enzymatic hydrolyses were used to separate mixtures of esters.     

Unsymmetrical azaporphyrins. Synthesis,structure, and properties

Given are data on the synthesis and spectral and other physicochemical properties of unsymmetrically substituted azaporphyrins containing peripheral fused benzene and sulfur- or nitrogen-containing rings or phenyl substituents.Translated from Zhurnal Obshchei Khimii, Vol. 74, No. 11, 2004, pp. 1912–1928.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by Maizlish, Kulinich, Shaposhnikov.This revised version was published online in April 2005 with a corrected cover date.     

Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Bis-1,1′-(3,4-dihydroisoquinolines)

3,3,-Dialkyl-1-cyano-3,4-dihydroisoquinolines were prepared by Beckmann defragmentation of ethyl α-(3,3-dialkyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinol-1-yl)-α-hydroximinoacetates and they take part in a Ritter reaction to form substituted bis-1,1′-(3,4-dihydroisoquinolines).__________Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 558–563, April, 2005.     

Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Coupling of Alkyl Halides Mediated by Grignard Reaction

A simple method for extending the carbon chain via the coupling of alkyl or aryl halides has been developed. The versatility of this reaction has been demonstrated by symmetrical and unsymmetrical coupling of alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl halides.