The Chemistry of Enol Ethers

Enol ethers (vinyl ethers) are intermediate in their reaction behavior between olefins and enamines. This article presents a survey of reactions leading to bond formation at the β? C atom of enol ethers; polymerizations and additions of acidic H? X compounds are not reviewed.     

A New Protocol for O-Methylation of Phenolic Compounds with Trimethyl Phosphite or Trimethyl Phosphate Under Solvent-Free Condition and Microwave Irradiation

A simple method for the preparation of industrially important alkyl aryl ethers is reported. Several phenolic compounds such as phenols, naphthols, and hydroxy coumarins were O-methylated with trimethyl phosphite or trimethyl phosphate under microwave irradiation and solvent-free condition in almost quantitative yields. Reaction of 2-naphthol with trimethyl phosphate gave mixture of 2-methoxynaphthalene and 1-methyl-2-methoxynaphthalene while the reaction with trimethyl phosphite gave mostly 2-methoxynaphthalene. This method is highly efficient for the methylating of phenolic compounds with very easy experimental procedure and environmental friendly conditions.     

Facile Oxime Ether Synthesis: Free Carbonyl Compound Derivatization by a Brominated O-Benzylhydroxylamine

The lipid peroxidation of fatty acids leads to secondary products, among which several carbonyl compounds are of concern in food toxicology. The detection of these reactive aldehydes for identification and evaluation is required. Derivatization is necessary to improve their stability and detection in liquid chromatography/high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC/HRMS) trace analyses. Therefore, a brominated O-benzylhydroxylamine, namely 1-((ammoniooxy)methyl)-2-bromobenzene chloride, was selected as a new probe for the mild and selective derivatization of carbonyl compounds. New oxime ethers were thus synthesized under mild reaction and workup conditions, with full analytical characterization. The relevance of the chemical reaction was assessed with nine aldehydes, especially conjugated and deuterium-labeled aldehydes, and two ketones. Virtually, the reaction should be applicable to a large set of carbonyl compounds for derivatization in complex biological samples and selective detection of the in situ–synthesized brominated oxime ethers by LC/HRMS methodology.     

Carbofunctional silacyclobutanes

A four-step synthesis of 1-(-ydroxyalkyl)- and 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)silacyclobutanes was carried out. The influence of the structure of the initial compounds and the reaction conditions on the ratio of the reaction products formed was studied. The stability of the silacyclobutane alcohols and the hydrolysis of their trimethylsilyl ethers were investigated.For preliminary communication, see Ref. 6.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 4, pp. 946–954, April, 1996.     

Efficient oxidative deprotection of trimethylsilyl, tetrahydropyranyl and methoxymethyl ethers under solvent-free conditions

A mild, efficient and fast method for direct oxidation of trimethylsilyl, tetrahydropyranyl and methoxymethyl ethers to their corresponding carbonyl compounds using trinitratocerium（Ⅳ） bromate （TNCB） supported on NaHSO4.H2O under solvent-free conditions is reported.     

Caro's Acid Supported on Silica Gel. Part V: A Mild and Selective Reagent for Conversion of Trimethyl Silyl ethers to the Corresponding Hydroxy Compounds

Mild and efficient method for deprotection of silyl ethers to alcohols is described using Caro's acid supported on silica gel. Reactions are carried out in dichloromethane at room temperature and their parent hydroxy compounds obtained in good to excellent yields. Using this procedure, tetrahydropyranyl ethers (THP) remain intact during desilylation reaction.

     

Electrophilic Activation of Iodonium Ylides by Halogen-Bond-Donor Catalysis for Cross-Enolate Coupling

The umpolung alkylation of silyl enol ethers with an iodonium(III) ylide proceeds under mild conditions to afford various 1,4-dicarbonyl compounds in high yields in the presence of a halogen-bonding catalyst. Unlike typical transition-metal activation processes of such ylide precursors, which tend to proceed via carbenoid intermediates, experimental and computational studies indicate that halogen bonding (XB) between the XB donor catalyst and the iodonium ylide plays a crucial role in promoting the reaction. The identification of a compatible Bronsted base catalyst enabled the extension of this method to enols generated in situ to give the corresponding adducts in good yields.     

Regioselective synthesis of functionalized ferrocenylphenols based on cyclocondensation reactions of free and masked 1,3-dicarbonyl dianions

Highly functionalized ferrocenyl-substituted phenols were prepared by cyclization of masked or free dianions with 1,3-dielectrophilic 1-η5-ferrocenyl-3,3-bis(methylthio)prop-2-en-1-ones. While the cyclizations of 1,3-bis(silyloxy)-1,3-butadienes (masked dianions) proceed by initial 1,2-addition, the reactions of free 1,3-dicarbonyl dianions proceed by initial 1,4-addition. Therefore, both regioisomeric ferrocenylphenols are available from one and the same electrophile dependent on the type of nucleophile and reaction conditions employed. The reactions reported represent the first examples of the application of formal [3 + 3] cyclizations to the synthesis of organometallic compounds.     

Oxovanadium(V)-Catalyzed Deoxygenative Coupling Reaction of Alcohols with Trimethylsilyl Enol Ethers in the Presence of MS3A

Oxovanadium(V)-catalyzed deoxygenative coupling reaction of allyl alcohols with trimethylsilyl enol ethers was demonstrated to afford γ,δ-unsaturated carbonyl compounds in one-step. The catalytic deoxygenative coupling reaction of allyl alcohols proceeded smoothly with both aromatic and aliphatic trimethylsilyl enol ethers. This catalytic deoxygenative coupling system could be applied to the deoxygenative coupling reaction of benzyl alcohols with trimethylsilyl enol ethers, providing the corresponding carbonyl compounds. Furthermore, a gram-scale catalytic synthesis of the γ,δ-unsaturated carbonyl compound was successfully performed to validate the scalability of this catalytic deoxygenative coupling reaction.     

2,3-二氟代联苯类液晶化合物的合成与性能

以4-烷基环己基甲酸和4-溴-2,3-二氟苯酚为原料,经格氏、黄鸣龙还原、碘代、芳基硼酸化、Suzuki偶联、威廉姆逊和酯化等反应,合成24种侧向二氟取代联苯类液晶化合物,总收率4.2%～8.7%,产物的分子结构经核磁（1H NMR,13C NMR）、红外和质谱确认。 利用差示扫描量热仪（DSC）和偏光显微镜（POM）对目标化合物进行了液晶性能测试。 结果表明,烷基链的长度不仅影响化合物的熔点和清亮点,还影响液晶相态变化;端烯可以降低化合物的熔点（降低了3.7 ℃）,提高清亮点（提高了24.8 ℃）,拓宽向列相区间（由54.1 ℃拓宽到82.6 ℃）;酯基的引入可以提高清亮点,有助于消除近晶相。 该系列化合物在垂直取向(VA)和平面转换(IPS)显示模式中具有潜在的应用前景。     

A simple approach to highly functionalized benzo[b]furans from phenols and aryl iodides via aryl propargyl ethers

A variety of mono- and disubstituted phenols are alkylated with propargyl bromide to give phenyl 2-propynyl ethers, which were further coupled with aryl iodides under Sonogashira reaction conditions to give 3-phenoxy-1-aryl-1-propyne derivatives. The latter compounds underwent an initial Claisen rearrangement followed by ring closure to give functionalized benzo[b]furans in moderate to good yields.     

A catalytic amount of nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate and 1,2-ethanedithiol is a good combination for the cleavage of tetrahydropyranyl (THP) and tert-butyldimethylsilyl (TBS) ethers

Various THP and TBS ethers can be unmasked easily to the corresponding hydroxyl compounds in good yields by using a combination of a catalytic amount of nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate and 1,2-ethanedithiol at room temperature. In addition, alkyl TBS ethers can be hydrolyzed chemoselectively in the presence of aryl TBS ethers. Moreover, alkyl TBS ethers can be cleaved easily in the presence of alkyl or aryl THP ethers using the same conditions.     

IMMEDIATE AND HIGH YIELDING SOLVENT-FREE OXIDATION OF SILYL AND PYRANYL ETHERS TO THEIR CORRESPOUNDING CARBONYL COMPOUNDS WITH ZINC DICHROMATE TRIHYDRATE (ZnCr2O7·3H2O)

Zinc dichromate trihydrate (ZnCr₂O₇·3H₂O) is an efficient reagent for the immediate deprotection of aromatic and aliphatic silyl and pyranyl ethers into their corresponding carbonyl compounds in high yields at room temperature under solvent-free conditions.     

含有冠醚基团的有机硅化合物(Ⅱ)——烯基氮杂冠醚的硅氢化和固载化氮杂冠醚的一些性能

本文报道了N-烯丙基、N-(10-十一碳烯基)氮杂15-冠-5与氨杂18-冠-6的合成、硅氢化、固载化,以及所得气相法二氧化硅固载的氮杂冠醚对苦味酸钠、钾的络合容量和正溴己烷碘代反应的相转移催化活性。     

A new method for the stereoselective construction of angular methyl group of fuzed cyclic ethers

A convenient method for the stereoselective construction of angular methyl group of fuzed cyclic ethers is described. Reactions of mixed thioacetals with Me₂Zn/Zn(OTf)₂ afforded the corresponding methylated products in good yields. Various protective groups such as MOM ether, benzylidene acetal, TBS ether, and pivaloyl group were stable under the reaction conditions.     

Investigation of the mechanism of action of pyrogallol-phloroglucinol transhydroxylase by using putative intermediates

Pyrogallol-phloroglucinol transhydroxylase from Pelobacter acidigallici, a molybdopterin-containing enzyme, catalyzes a key reaction in the anaerobic degradation of aromatic compounds. In vitro, the enzymatic reaction requires 1,2,3,5-tetrahydroxybenzene as a cocatalyst and the transhydroxylation occurs without exchange with hydroxy groups from water. To test our previous proposal that the transfer of the hydroxy group occurs via 2,4,6,3',4',5'-hexahydroxydiphenyl ether as an intermediate, we synthesized this compound and investigated its properties. We also describe the synthesis and characterization of 3,4,5,3',4',5'-hexahydroxydiphenyl ether. Both compounds could substitute for the cocatalyst in vitro. This indicates that the diphenyl ethers can intrude into the active site and initiate the catalytic cycle. Recently, the X-ray crystal structure of the transhydroxylase (TH) was published16 and it supports the proposed mechanism of hydroxy-group transfer.     

New Macrocycles Containing the Azoxy Subunit and Their Properties

Abstract

A new macroring closure reaction leading to crown-like macrocycles containing the azoxy group as a new macroring subunit has been introduced. The possibility of complex formation with cations has been examined by studying these compounds in membrane ion-selective electrodes.     

Synthesis of Fulvene Vinyl Ethers by Gold Catalysis

Gold-catalyzed cyclization of 1,5-diynes with ketones as reagents and solvent provides diversely substituted vinyl ethers under mild conditions. The regioselectivity of such gold-catalyzed cyclizations is usually controlled by the scaffold of the diyne. Herein, we report the first solvent-controlled switching of regioselectivity from a 6-endo-dig- to 5-endo-dig-cyclization in these transformations, providing fulvene derivatives. With respect to the functional-group tolerance, aryl fluorides, chlorides, bromides, and ethers are tolerated. Furthermore, the mechanism and selectivity are put to scrutiny by experimental studies and a thermodynamic analysis of the product. Additionally, 6-(vinyloxy)fulvenes are a hitherto unknown class of compounds. Their reactivity is briefly evaluated, to give insights into their potential applications.     

AN EASY CONVERSION OF THE BAYLIS-HILLMAN ADDUCTS INTO tert-BUTYLDIMETHYLSILYL ETHERS WITH tert-BUTYLDIMETHYLSILYL CHLORIDE AND Li2S

The hydroxy group of the Baylis-Hillman adducts is protected with the t-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS) group using the reaction of adducts 1a–h with tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride (TBDMSCl) in the presence of lithium sulfide under nearly acidic reaction conditions.     

A FACILE CONVERSION OF THE BAYLIS-HILLMAN ADDUCTS INTO TRIMETHYLSILYL ETHERS WITH HEXAMETHYLDISILAZANE CATALYSED BY IODINE

The hydroxy group of the Baylis-Hillman adducts was protected with trimethylsilyl (TMS) group using the reaction of adducts 1a–h with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) catalyzed by iodine under nearly neutral reaction conditions.