Synthesis of novel 2,4,6,8,10-pentaaza[3.3.3]propellane derivatives

Propellanes and azapropellanes are attractive compounds for their unique structure and valuable applications but there are few synthetic studies for highly N-substituted azapropellanes. Several novel derivatives of 2,4,6,8,10-pentaaza[3.3.3]propellane, such as 3, 4, and 5 were successfully synthesized from readily available diethyl tartrate. Most of the synthetic steps were efficient. Their propellane structures were established by spectroscopic data and confirmed with single crystal X-ray analyses.     

Propellanes. Part LXXVIII. Preparation of Several Triaza[3.3.3]propellanes and an Oxadiaza[3.3.3]propellane

3,7,10-Tribenzyl-3,7,10-triaza[3.3.3]propellane ( 4a ), 3,7-dibenzyl-10-phenyl-3,7,10-triaza[3.3.3]propellane ( 4c ), 3,7-dibenzyl-10-(p-tolyl)-3,7,10-triaza[3.3.3]propellane ( 4b ), and 3-oxa-7,10-diaza[3.3.3]propellane ( 6 ) have been prepared.     

An Improved Synthesis of Bicyclo[3.3.3]undecane

A shorter and significantly higher-yield procedure for the preparation of bicyclo[3.3.3]undecane (manxane) is reported.     

The crystal structure of bicyclo [3.3.3]undecane-1,5-diol and the conformation of bicyclo[3.3.3]undecane (manxane)

The crystal structure of bicyclo [3.3.3]undecane-1,5-diol has been determined. It is monoclinic, P2₁/c, a = 12.99(2), b = 14.16(2), c = 12.50(1)A,β = 112.42(2)°, with two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit. One of these is disordered, but the other has almost exact C_3h symmetry and its conformation and precise molecular geometry agree well with previous calculations by molecular mechanics. The molecule shows considerable angle strain, having bridge angles in the range 118–121°     

[3.3.2]- and [3.3.3]Propellanes in Reactions with Oxidizing Electrophiles

The structure of [3.3.2]- and [3.3.3]propellanes, their framework analogs, and their radical-cations was investigated by computational methods (BLYP and B3LYP) in the 6-31G* basis set. The reactivity of the propellanes toward model oxidizing electrophiles does not contradict the quantum-chemical calculations. In the case of the tetracyclic framework analog of [3.3.3]propellane the reaction takes place as C—H substitution, whereas in the case of [3.3.2]propellanes it takes place as C—C-oxidative addition.     

Structural studies on some 1,3,5,7-tetraazabicyclo-[3.3.1]-nonane derivatives

From a study of the ¹H NMR spectra of a number of 3,7-disubstituted derivatives of 1,3,5,7-tetraazabicycio - [3.3.1] - nonane it is concluded that these molecules exist in either chair-chair or flattened chair-chair conformations. The derivatives containing COCH₃ and NO substitutents have room temperature spectra consistent with restricted rotation about their NC and NN bonds respectively. High temperature spectra reveal an activation energy, for the rotational barrier of the NC bond in the diacetyl derivative, of 23±2K.Cal/mol.     

Synthesis of heterocyclic [3.3.3]propellanes via a sequential four-component reaction

A highly chemoselective heteroannulation protocol for the synthesis of unreported polysubstituted heterocyclic [3.3.3]propellanes has been developed by sequential four-component reaction of ninhydrin, malononitrile, primary amines, and dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates under mild conditions in water. To the best of our knowledge, there are no previous reports for the synthesis of these classes of heterocyclic [3.3.3]propellanes. The merit of this sequential Knoevenagel condensation/enamine formation/Michael addition/cyclization sequence is highlighted by its high atom-economy, excellent yields, the use of water as reaction media, and the efficiency of production without the use of any activator or metal promoters. This synthesis serves as a nice addition to group-assistant-purification (GAP) chemistry in which purification via chromatography and recrystallization can be avoided, and the pure products were obtained simply by washing the crude products with 95% ethanol.     

Wagner-Meerwein rearrangement of a [3.3.3]- to a [4.3.3]propellane: deuterium tracer and conformational analysis

Formation of (-)-[4.3.3]propellane 4 from (-)-14-hydroxymodhephene (2) proceeds through a Wagner-Meerwein rearrangement via C3--C4 bond-shift to give a stable intermediate, dimethylcyclohexadienyl cation A, which undergoes deprotonation. Herein, this mechanism was investigated by using a deuterium labeled substrate at the C-14 methylene group of (-)-2, which was incorporated into the C-4 position of (-)-[4.3.3]propellane 4. The stereostructure of (-)-4 was investigated by applying a combination of NMR experimental and theoretical approaches.     

Reduction of nitro derivatives of azolo[5,1-c][1,2,4]triazines

Reduction of6-nitro-7-oxo-4,7-dihydroazolo[5,1-c][1,2,4]triazines into the corresponding amines with sodium dithionite takes place smoothly in neutral aqueous solutions. The structural effects in reduction of nitroazoloazines were evaluated electrochemically.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 5, pp. 674–677, May, 1992.     

Propellanes-lxxvii : Sodium borohydride reduction of 10-OXA[3.3.3]propellane-3,7-dione

The title diketone was reduced to give a mixture of the three possible diols which were isolated and characterized.     

Heterodimerization studies of calix[4]arene derivatives in polar solvents

[reaction: see text] Several calix[4]arene derivatives propylated on the lower rim and substituted on the upper rim with amino or carboxyl groups have been synthesized. Examples include calixarenes substituted with alanino (C- and N-linked), amino, carboxy, carboxyphenyl, and amidino groups. The self-assembly of these derivatized calixarenes into heterodimers has been studied by NMR in DMSO-d(6) or CD(3)OD with 5% aqueous phosphate buffer.     

Synthesis and NMR conformational studies of p-tert-butyldihomooxacalix[4]-arene derivatives

Abstract

The tetramethyl (2) and tetraethyl (3) ethers, and the tetraacetate (4) derivatives of the p-tert-butyldihomooxacalix[4]arene were prepared. The mobility of these compounds studied by temperature-dependent ¹H NMR spectroscopy. For the tetraacetate derivative, at room temperature, 1,2- or 1,3-alternate conformations are suggested. Those conformations were confirmed by NOE difference and COSY spectra for the tetraethyl ether derivative in CDCl₃ at -20°C.     

1H NMR studies of 3,8-dioxatricyclo-[3.2.1.02,4]octane derivatives

A series of 6-X-3,8-dioxatricyclo[3.2.1.0^2,4]octanes (X?CO₂CH₃, CN, Cl and CN) are studied by NMR, after their syntheses by epoxidation of the corresponding 7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptenes. The NMR parameters (J, δ) are determined, and also the anisotropy effects of methyl groups at the 1,5 bridgehead positions. The results allow an unambiguous identification of the diastereo-isomers having a gem-chlorocyano group in the 6 position.     

Synthesis of 2,4,6,8,9,11-hexaaza[3.3.3]propellanes as a new molecular skeleton for explosives

Azapropellanes are of great interest in many disciplines, including materials science and medicinal chemistry. Various synthetic approaches for azapropellanes have been explored; however, the synthetic study of the polyazapropellane skeleton containing five or more nitrogen atoms is rare. Here, we report a simple yet highly efficient protocol for the synthesis of the hexaaza[3.3.3]propellane skeleton as a building block for high energy materials for the first time. The key reactions include the Boc₂O-assisted cyclization of glycoluril diamine without a column purification step and the first full reduction of all the three carbonyl groups to the methylene groups through a combination of LiAlH₄ and DIBAL-H. All the structures were confirmed by spectroscopic and X-ray analyses.     

Structural studies of 4-aryloctahydro-pyrido[1,2-c]pyrimidine derivatives

¹³C cross-polarisation magic angle spinning NMR data have been reported for four derivatives of 4-aryl-octahydro-pyrido[1,2-c]pyrimidine-1,3-dione and the X-ray diffraction data for two (with 2′-Me and 2′-OMe). The crystal structures show the presence of centrosymmetric cyclic dimers with intermolecular C1O?H-N or C3O?H-N hydrogen bonds, the configuration at the chiral centres (C4 and C4_a) was determined as RR (SS). The twisting of aromatic ring at C4 with respect to the pyrido[1,2-c]pyrimidine skeleton is about 68-109°.     

Synthesis and rearrangement of functionalized dispiro [3.0.3.3]Undecanes - a new entry to [3.3.3]Propellanes1

The functionalized dispiro[3.0.3.3]undecanes 6 and 7 undergo cascade rearrangements to yield the [3.3.3]propellanes 15 and 11, respectively. The formation of 15 proceeds via the bicyclic enone 16.