A radical addition and cyclization relay promoted by Mn(OAc)_3·2H_2O:Synthesis of 1,2-oxaphospholoindoles and mechanistic study

Novel and efficient Mn(OAc)_3·2 H_2 O promoted radical addition-[4+1] cyclization relay of 3-indolymethanols and phosphites was disclosed,which afforded 1,2-oxaphospholoindole derivatives in moderate to good yields.Based on the experimental and computational studies,a mechanism involving radical addition and intramolecular cyclization cascade was proposed.     

Br-radical-mediated [3+2] annulation: synthesis of 2-bromomethyl-substituted alkenylcyclopentanes by the reaction of alkenylcyclopropanes with allyl bromides under photo irradiation

A radical chain addition of allyl bromides 2 to alkenylcyclopropanes 1 resulted in [3+2] annulation to give 2-bromomethylalkenylcyclopentanes 3 in good yields(16 examples). In this reaction, two kinetically fast radical reactions, cyclopropylcarbinyl radical-ring-opening and 5-exo-radical cyclization, preceded the β-fragmentation of a bromine radical to make the formal cycloaddition possible.     

Thermo-chemical reactions and structural evolution of acrylamide-modified polyacrylonitrile

<正>Thermal properties of acrylonitrile(AN)-acrylamide(AM) copolymers for carbon fibers were studied by DSC and in situ FTIR techniques in nitrogen(N_2) and air flows.The cyclization mechanism and stabilization behavior of polyacrylonitrile(PAN) were discussed.In N_2 flow,it was found that AM had the ability to initiate and accelerate cyclization process,which was confirmed by the fact that the initiation of nitriles shifted to a lower temperature.Compared to AN homopolymer,the initiation temperature of cyclization was ahead 32 K by introducing 3.59 mol%AM into the copolymer.The exothermic reaction was relaxed due to the presence of two separated exothermic peaks.Accompanied by DSC,in situ FTIR and calculation of activation energy,the two peaks were proved to be caused by ionic cyclization and free radical cyclization,respectively,and the corresponding cyclization mechanism was proposed.With increasing in AM content,the ionic cyclization tends to be dominant and the total heat liberated first increases and then decreases.For AN homopolymer,the activation energy of cyclization is 179 kJ/mol.For AN-AM copolymer(containing 3.59 mol%AM),the activation energy of ionic cyclization is 96 kJ/mol and that of free radical cyclization is 338 kJ/mol.In air flow,similar cyclization routes occur and the difference is the contribution of oxidation.The oxygen in environment has no remarkable effect on cyclization of AN homopolymer but retards the cyclization of AN-AM copolymers.For AN-AM copolymer with 3.59 mol%AM,the cyclization temperature is postponed 10℃in air.     

Facile syntheses of 3-trifluoromethylthio substituted thioflavones and benzothiophenes via the radical cyclization

3-CF3 S substituted thioflavones and benzothiophenes were achieved via the reactions of AgSCF3 with methylthiolated alkynones and alkynylthioanisoles,respectively,promoted by persulfate.This protocol possesses good functional group tolerance and high yields.Mechanistic studies suggested that a classic two-step radical process was involved,which includes addition of CF3 S radical to triple bond and cyclization with SMe moiety.     

Chemoselective synthesis of δ-lactones via benzyl radical cyclization utilizing K2S2O8–CuCl2

Direct chemoselective oxidation of δ-lactones via highly stable benzyl radical cyclization is reported. The one-pot conversion of premade substituted 5-aryl pentanoic acid and 8-benzyl-1-naphthoic acid in the presence of K2S2Os--CuCl2 results to the δ-lactones in moderate to good yields. The advantages of this methodology is using water as a solvent and utilizing available starting materials.     

A Novel Synthesis of Bis-（1,2,4-triazolyl）-3-disulfides

Manganese triacetate was introduced as a new reagent for radical cyclization of substituted aminothioureas. Bis-（1,2,4-triazolyl）-3-disulfides were generated in 10 min under microwave irradiation.     

A Facile Synthesis of Squamosamide Cyclic Analogs

A series of novel cyclic derivatives have been synthesized by utilizing a nickel powder mediated radical cyclization as the key step. The structures of the new compounds were confirmed by ^lH-NMR and MS.     

Mn(Ⅲ)-mediated radical reaction of 2-isocyano-6-alkenyl(alkynyl)benzonitriles with arylboronic acids:Synthesis of pyrroloisoquinoline derivatives

A Mn(Ⅲ) mediated radical reaction of new designed multi-functionalized 2-isocyano-6-alkenyl(alkynyl)benzonitriles with arylboronic acids has been developed.This reaction provides a method for the synthesis of pyrroloisoquinoline derivatives through the formation of two C-C bonds and one C-N bond via radical cascade cyclization in one step.     

Synthesis of 4''''-Spironucleoside via Radical Translocation Cyclization Reaction

A novel synthetic strategy for the construction of 4＇-spironucleosides via cascade radical translocation cyclization of N-allyl-N-（2＇-bromophenyl） amide moiety of 5＇-carboxylic nucleosides and the N-propynyl analogues is described. The conformationally restricted nucleosides herein synthesized are of potentially biological interests.     

A Chiron-based Approach for the Synthesis of Tricyclic Tyrosine Analogue

A chiron approach-based enantioselective synthesis of designed tricyclic tyrosine analogue D-2 was developed. A SmI2-mediated free radical cyclization, an intramolecular Friedel-Crafts reaction and an intramolecular Mannich reaction served as key steps. These key steps were optimized and repeated in good yields. All the stereochemistries in the synthesis were established and confirmed.     

Studies on the cyclization reaction of D-aspartic acid

The cyclization reaction of D-aspartic acid was studied, the carboxyl groups of D-aspartic acid were protected by benzyl alcohol to give compound D-dibenzyl aspartate. Then (4R)-benzyl azetidine-2-one-4-carboxylate and meso-3,6-disubstituted piperazine- 2,5-diones were synthesized via intramolecular cyclization and intermolecular cyclization of D-dibenzyl aspartate, respectively, and their structures were confirmed by 1H NMR and MS. Both cyclization reaction conditions were also investigated in detail.     

Ring opening [3+2] cyclization of azaoxyallyl cations with benzo[d]isoxazoles: Efficient access to 2-hydroxyaryloxazolines

A selective ring-opening [3+2] cyclization reaction of benzo[d]isoxazoles with 2-bromo-propanamides has been developed.The azaoxyallyl cation intermediates are employed as C^O 3-atom synthon to build oxa-heterocycles via the selectivity of suitable cyclization partners.This transformation provides rapid access to highly functionalized 2-hydroxyaryl-oxazolines under mild conditions and excellent regioselectivity.     

Mechanistic study on the regioselectivity of Co-catalyzed hydroacylation of 1,3-dienes

Density functional theory(DFT) method was used to explore the origin of the regioselectivity of Cocatalyzed hydroacylation of 1,3-dienes.The reaction of 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene and benzaldehyde with1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane ligand was chosen as the model reaction.The energies of the intermediates and transition states in the stages of oxidative cyclization,β-H elimination and C-H reductive elimination were investigated.Computational results show that β-H elimination is the ratedetermining step for the whole catalytic cycle.C1-Selective oxidative cyclization is favored over C4-selective oxidative cyclization.Besides.C4-selective oxidative cyclization is kinetically disfavored than all the steps in C1-hydroacylation mechanisms,consistent with the experimentally obtained C1-selective hydroacylation products.Analyzing the reason for such observation,we suggest that both electronic and steric effects contribute to the C1-selectivity.On the electronic aspect,C1 is more electron rich than C4 due to the methyl group on C2,which makes the electrophilic attack of aldehyde carbon on C1 more favorable.On the steric aspect,the methyl group locates farther from the ligands in the transition state of C1-selective oxidative cyclization than in that of C4-selective oxidative cyclization.     

Recent progress of on-resin cyclization for the synthesis of clycopeptidomimetics

Cyclopeptidomimetics are class of cyclopeptides with unnatural linkage. They usually displayed unique constrained structure, enhanced proteolytic stability, and other drug-like character; and have been widely used in medicinal chemistry. Therefore, development of efficient strategies for the synthesis of cyclopeptidomimetics has received many attentions. On-resin cyclization strategy is one of the effective approaches developed to overcome the competing side reaction such as oligomerization and cyclooligomers occurred in solution cyclization. This approach took advantage of the ‘‘pseudo-dilution'effect to avoid these undesired by-products and greatly simplified the downstream product purification process. This review summarized the recent on-resin peptide cyclization strategies for the synthesis of cyclopeptidomimetics.     

Au(Ⅰ)-Catalyzed 6-endo-dig Cyclizations of Aromatic 1,5-Enynes to 2-(Naphthalen-2-yl)anilines Leading to Divergent Syntheses of Benzo[α]carbazole,Benzo[c,h]cinnoline and Dibenzo[i]phenanthridine Derivatives

A gold(Ⅰ)-catalyzed 6-endo-dig cyclization of aromatic 1,5-enynes was developed to synthesize 2-(naphthalen-2-yl)anilines.The functional group tolerance of this cyclization was examined systematically and a possible mechanism was proposed.The derivatization of 2-(naphthalen-2-yl)aniline was carried out to facile access to benzo[α]carbazole,benzo[c,h]cinnoline and dibenzo[i]phenanthridine derivatives in a divergent way.     

Catalyst-free,direct electrochemical trifluoromethylation/cyclization of N-arylacrylamides using TfNHNHBoc as a CF3 source

A new electrochemical strategy for trifluoromethylation/cyclization using TfNHNHBoc as a CF₃ source was established. This approach was realized by the direct electrolysis of Tf NHNHBoc under external oxidantfree and catalyst-free conditions, and afforded various trifluoromethylated oxindoles with good functional group compatibility and broad substrate scope. Preliminary mechanistic studies show that the reaction proceeds by a radical process.     

Visible-light-induced novel cyclization of 2-(2-(arylethynyl)benzylidene)-malononitrile derivatives with 2,6-di(tert-butyl)-4-methylphenol to bridged spirocyclic compounds

A green and highly efficient strategy for the preparation of bridged spirocyclic compounds via visiblelight-induced cyclization of 2-(2-(arylethynyl)benzylidene)malononitrile derivatives with 2,6-di(tertbutyl)-4-methylphenol(BHT) at room temperature was developed. The photoinduced radical reactions generated the corresponding products in good yields under simple and mild reaction conditions.     

Synthesis of 1-(2''''-Phenyl)cyclopropyl-2,3-epoxypropan-1-ol as the Radical Precursor for the Kinetic Study of Oxiranylcarbinyl Radical

The oxiranylcarbinyl radical can undergo rapid rearrangement to generate an allyloxy radical (1 2)1. This process has been found application in organic synthesis2. For example, Rawal developed a novel method leading to cis-fused bicyclic compounds based on tandem reactions of oxiranylcarbinyl radical ring opening - intramolecualr H abstraction - radical addition2f. OOk1k-112 On the other hand, the oxiranylcarbinyl radical rearrangement is so rapid that this radical species has never be…     

Thioxanthene-9-thione Mediated MMA Polymerization

In the "cycloketyl radical mediated living polymerization"(CMP) process, a cycloketyl compound, [9,9′]bixanthenyl-9,9′ diol(BIXAN) was ultilized as initiator and mediator. The cycloketyl(CK) radical was used as the dormant radical to achieve the increase of molecular weight. Herein, a series of cycloketyl thioketones were synthesised by Lawesson's reagent by one step reaction with high yeild,and we found that, when a special cycloketyl thioketone compound, thioxanthene-9-thione(TXT), was added to a routine radical polymerization system, TXT could capture chain radical, and simultaneously formed an radical analogous to CK radical in structure,which could trigger the growth of polymer chains. This simple system was efficient to initiate the polymerization of methyl methacrylate(MMA) and in all cases the molecular weights increased with the increase of conversions. By the end-group analysis with 1 H-NMR and MALDI-TOF MS, it was confirmed that the P-STXT radical was used to control the polymerization. The re-initiating reactions were achieved when PMMA was used as the macro-initiator.     

Rhodium-catalyzed selective [2+2+2] cyclizations of 1,6-diynes with monoynes leading to isoindolines and isobenzofurans

<正>A highly efficient and selective[2+2+2]cyclization of diynes and monoalkynes was catalyzed by rhodium under room temperature in water/THF mixed solvent,affording isoindolines and isobenzofurans in good to excellent yields.The center atoms (N,O) in the diynes showed a significant effect for the cyclization.