Organocatalytic (1+4)-Annulations of MBH Adducts with Electron-Deficient Systems

Benefited from the rapid development of MBH reaction, the reaction of MBH adducts have been established as the most synthetically useful transformations. However, compared with the well-established allylic alkylations and (3+2)-annulations, the (1+4)-annulations of MBH adducts have not developed rapidly until recently. As a helpful complement to the (3+2)-annulations of MBH adducts, the (1+4)-annulations of MBH adducts opens a robust access to structurally diverse five-membered carbo- and heterocycles. This paper summarizes recent advances in organocatalytic (1+4)-annulations using MBH adducts as 1 C-synthons for the construction of functionalized five-membered carbo- and heterocycles.     

PHOTOCHEMICAL AND FREE RADICAL INITIATED REACTIONS OF 1,3-DIMETHYLTHYMINE WITH ETHANOL

The photochemically induced reaction of 1,3-dimethylthymine (DMT) with ethanol gives four major alcohol adducts. These have been identified as l,3-dimethyl-6-(1-hydroxy-1-ethyl)thymine ( 1 ), 1,3-dimethyl-5-(2-hydroxy-l-pyl)uracil ( 2 ), and the cis and trans isomers of 5,6-dihydro-l,3-di-methyl-6-(l-hydroxy-l-ethyl) thymine ( 3 and 4 ). The compounds 3 and 4 have been shown to be identical to the adducts produced in y-ray irradiated ethanolic aqueous solutions of DMT. Cyclobutane dimers of DMT are also found in the photochemical reaction mixture. Reaction of 1-hydroxyethyl radicals with DMT, initiated by decomposition of di-t-butyl peroxide, leads to formation of the same alcohol adducts, as well as to DMT adducts containing two molecules of ethanol. The acetone sensitized reaction of DMT with ethanol gives 1,3, and 4, along with a variety of adducts incorporating the acetone sensitizer.     

The Chemistry of Coumarin Derivatives. Part 5. Unusual course of the reaction of 4-hydroxycoumarin and aliphatic aldehydes

The reaction of 4-hydroxycoumarin and certain aliphatic aldehydes affords 1:1 or complex 2:2 adducts besides (or in place) of the expected 2:1 bis(coumarin) adducts. Reaction with heptanal, cyclohexanecarbaldehyde, and pivalaldehyde are reported as representative. The structure of the reaction products was established by spectroscopical techniques, including X-ray analysis, and their formation was mechanistically rationalized. Some of the 1:1 adducts are synthetically useful for the preparation of 3-alkyl-4-hydroxycoumarins.     

Characterisation of estrone-nucleic acid adducts formed by reaction of 3,4-estrone-o-quinone with 2'-deoxynucleosides/deoxynucleotides using capillary liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization mass spectrometry

Xenobiotic and endobiotic molecules can react with DNA leading to formation of so-called DNA adducts. This modified DNA can be repaired enzymatically, but, if not, these modifications are believed to be responsible for the initiation of carcinogenic processes. Hence, we studied the interaction of 2'-deoxynucleosides and 2'-deoxynucleotides with 3,4-estronequinone (3,4-E(1)Q), a metabolite of estrone (E(1)) and a supposed carcinogen. These estrone-nucleic acid adducts were analysed by capillary liquid chromatography (CapLC) coupled to electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). Knowledge of their behaviour from in vitro studies is a prerequisite for detecting adducts in in vivo studies. Our initial attempts to synthesise nucleos(t)ide adducts of 3,4-E(1)Q in an aprotic solvent (dimethylformamide) yielded no adducts. However, under acidic aqueous conditions, adducts were obtained. With dGuo, a dGuo adduct was found in addition to a Gua adduct. Earlier publications on adduct formation in protic solvents failed to report formation of any adduct with dAdo. A N(3)-Ade adduct was reported upon reaction of 3,4-E(1)Q with Ade base and with DNA. With dAdo, we obtained two nucleoside adducts and six Ade adducts due to loss of 2'-deoxyribose. Thus, contrary to general belief that only 2,3-E(1)Q can form stable adducts, we showed formation of substantial amounts of intact DNA adducts with 3,4-E(1)Q in addition to deglycosylated adducts. Adducts were also obtained with dGMP and dAMP, but no phosphate alkylation was found. Adducts of dCyd, dCMP, dThd, and dTMP were not detected. Using chromatographic-MS data a structural relationship between the 2'-deoxynucleoside, 2'-deoxynucleotide and base adducts was found in the various reaction mixtures. The adducts of dGuo and dGMP reaction mixtures were alkylated at the same N(7)-position of the nucleobase, as indicated by the occurrence of a rapid deglycosylation reaction. In dAdo and dAMP reaction mixtures, 14 adducts were detected; their relationships from the LC and MS data reduced the number of structures to six adenine base alkylated adducts with respect to alkylation between N(1), N(3), N(7) and/or N(6) in the adenine and C(1), C(2) and/or C(6) in 3,4-E(1)Q. We could infer, in addition, whether they had an A ring attachment or a C(6) attachment on the estrone moiety.     

New cycloaddition reactions of 1-phenyl-4-vinylpyrazole

1-Phenyl-4-vinylpyrazole reacts with methyl propiolate and N-phenylmaleimide giving via the Diels-Alder 1:1 adducts, products (4) and (8), and also the 1:2 adducts (5), (6) and (9) resulting from an “ene” reaction of the initially forced cycloadducts. The obtention of the adducts (5) and (6) in equimolecular amounts is a good example of the non-regioselective character of the “ene” reaction. The reaction with tetracyanoethylene takes place through the olefinic substituent giving the π² + π² adduct (10).     

Ene Reaction of Pummerer‐type Reaction Intermediate of (Methylthio)Acetonitrile: Synthesis of Dienenitriles

Pummerer‐type reaction intermediate 2 of (methylthio)acetonitrile ( 1 ) has been found to react with 1‐alkenes to afford ene adducts 3 . Dienenitriles ( 4 ) were synthesized from adducts 3 .     

Radical identification by liquid chromatography/thermospray mass spectrometry

Radical adducts of 5,5-dimethyl-1-pyrroline N-oxide (DMPO) with hydroxyl, methanol-derived, and ethanol-derived radicals were detected by a combination of liquid chromatography with either electron paramagnetic resonance or thermospray mass spectrometry (LC/EPR or LC/TSP-MS) in the Fenton system (with methanol or ethanol). One radical adduct was observed in the reaction of DMPO with the hydroxyl radical or the methanol-derived radical, while two adducts were detected in the reaction of DMPO with ethanol-derived radicals. The LC/TSP-MS spectra showed quasi-molecular ions [M + H]+ at m/z 146 and m/z 160 for the methanol-derived and ethanol-derived radical adducts, respectively, and an apparent molecular ion M+ at m/z 130 for the hydroxyl radical adduct. Use of methyl-D3 alcohol (CD3OH) and ethyl-D5 alcohol (CD3CD2OH) indicated that carbon-centered radicals are formed. Experiments with partially deuterated ethanol (CD3CH2OH and CH3CD2OH) indicated that the two adducts observed in the reaction of DMPO with ethanol-derived radicals correspond to the two diastereomeric adducts of DMPO with the alpha-hydroxyethyl free radical.     

Synthesis of substituted dihydropyridines by reacting ethoxymethylidenemalonate with malonic acid <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-arylamidoesters

Reactions of ethoxymethylidenemalonate with malonic acid N-arylamidoesters in the presence of triethylamine afforded diethyl 1-aryl-6-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylates via the cyclization of Michael adducts. In the presence of sodium ethoxide the formed adducts may be also involved into simultaneous retro-Michael reaction leading to the formation of ethyl 1-aryl-5-arylcarbamoyl-6-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylates. Direction of heterocyclization or retro-Michael reaction is determined by the acidity of the hydrogen atoms of adducts and basicity of catalyst.     

A multicomponent synthesis of gem-(β-dicarbonyl)arylmethanes

The reaction of aldehydes with β-dicarbonyls and electron-rich aromatics was investigated to generate in a multicomponent fashion crossed adducts of biological relevance. 4-Hydroxycoumarin, triacetic acid lactone, indole, and a selection of aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes representative of various electronic and steric conditions were employed. The reaction showed a surprising dependence on the solvent, with 1:1 chloroform–water giving the best yield of heterodimeric adducts. The mechanistic rationale for the formation of hetero- rather than homodimeric adducts is discussed.     

亚磺化脱卤研究 X: 全氟及多氟溴代烷的反应研究

本文报道溴代全氟烷和α,ω-二溴代全氟烷在亚磺化脱卤反应体系中与烯烃的反应及其与相应的碘代全氟烷的区别. 合成了全氟仲溴代烷CF3CFBrOCF2CF(CF3)O(CF2)2SO2F(7), 它与烯烃反应可得到1:1的加成物. 7的水解产物CF3CFBrOCF2CF(CF3)O(CF2)2SO3Na(11)与连二亚硫酸钠反应只得到氢化脱溴产物. 多氟溴化物CF3CBr2X(13X=F; 14X=Cl; 15X=Br)经亚磺化脱溴可得到相应的亚磺酸钠盐CF3CBrXSO2Na(16X=F; 17X=Cl; 18X=Br), 其中间体多氟烷自由基可用烯烃捕集, 得到高产率的1:1加成产物.     

Reactions of Trisdialkylaminophosphines with Acrylohydrazide and Imidazolinone Derivatives for the Synthesis of New Organophosphorus Derivatives

Trisdimethylaminophosphine reacts with 2-benzamido-N-arylidene-3-aryl-acrylohydrazide to give phosphoryl benzamide and phosphoryl-cyano-benzamide adducts depending on the reaction conditions. Moreover, 1-aryliden-amino-2-phenyl-4-aryliden-2-imidazolin-5-ones react with trisdialkylaminophosphines to yield tetraalkylphosphonic diamide adducts. Possible reaction mechanisms are considered, and the structural assignments are based on analytical and spectroscopic evidence and X-ray analysis.     

Chloromethanesulfonylethene and dichloromethanesulfonylethene: new reagents for tandem Diels-Alder/Ramberg-Bäcklund reactions

[reaction: see text] Chloromethanesulfonylethene (3a) and dichloromethanesulfonylethene (3b) were prepared by oxidation of the adducts of ethylene and ClCH(2)SCl or Cl(2)CHSCl, respectively, followed by NaHCO(3) dehydrochlorination. With dienes, 3a gave Diels-Alder adducts that, with base, underwent Ramberg-B?cklund reaction, giving products corresponding to the adducts of the dienes and allene. Similarly, 3b gave Diels-Alder adducts that, with base in the presence of the novel chlorine source MeSO(2)CCl(3), cleanly afforded products corresponding to the adducts of the dienes and 1,1-dichloropropa-1,2-diene.     

On the reaction of 2-chloroethylisothiocyanate with aromatic amines

The reaction of aromatic amines with 2-chloroethylisothiocyanate 2 to give 2-arylaminothiazolines 1 was investigated. The course of this reaction was found to depend on the electronic nature of the amine and the reaction conditions. With arylamines that are relatively electron-rich, good yields of the thiazolines 1 were obtained. With electron-poor amines, adducts 4 , in which two equivalents of 2 reacted with the amine, accompanied 1. The relative amounts of 2:1 adducts increased as the arylamine became progressively more electron deficient. With 3,4-dichloroaniline, the yields of the 2:1 adducts were promoted by the presence of triethylamine.     

Catalytic addition of trihalogenomethanesulfenyl chlorides to olefinic compounds

Trifluoroacetic acid has been found to be an efficient catalyst for the addition of fluorochloromethanesulfenyl chlorides CF_nCl_3?nSCl (n = 1, 2, 3) to olefins such as cyclohexene, 1-hexene, allyl bromide and vinyl bromide. The reaction with cyclohexene led to trans adducts. The addition to asymmetrical olefins afforded a mixture of Markovnikov- and anti-Markovnikov oriented adducts. The factors influencing the reaction course are discussed.     

Cyclization of electron-deficient cyclopentadienone with 2-alkenyl and 2-alkynylamines via sequential pericyclic reaction pathway.

The pericyclic reactions of 2,5-bis(methoxycarbonyl)-3,4-diphenylcyclopentadienone (1a) with both allylic and propargylic amines have been investigated. The reaction proceeded via initial formation of the 1,4 adducts followed by the ene cyclization and/or sequential pericyclic reactions depending upon the structures of the amines. The reaction of 1a with diallylamine (2a) gave the tetracyclic compound (3a). On the other hand, the reaction of 1a with 2-propynylamine (2c) gave exclusively the bicyclic compound (5c). In the reactions with the secondary 2-propynylamines (2d,e), the tetracyclic compounds (3d,e) were exclusively formed. The reactions of 1a with alpha-branched primary 1,1-dialkyl-2-propynylamines (2f,g) gave mixtures of 3- and 5-type compounds. The tetracyclic compounds 3 were formed from the intramolecular [4+2]pi cycloadditions of the [1,5]-sigmatropic rearrangement products of the 1,4 adducts of 1a and 2, followed by the [1,5]-sigmatropic rearrangement of hydrogen and dehydrogenation. The bicyclic compounds 5 were derived from the [2pi+2pi+2sigma] reaction of the 1,4 adducts of 1a and 2. The one-pot multistage sequential pericyclic reactions were discussed on the basis of the X-ray crystallographic structures and the MO calculation data.     

The diels-alder reaction between styrene and methyl sorbate The structure of four isomeric adducts

The Diels-Alder reaction between a 1,4-disubstituted diene and a dienophile R—CH=CH₂ may give four adducts, when the configuration of the diene is retained. The four adducts (3-carbomethoxy-cis-4-phenyl-cis-6-methylcyclohexene-1, 3-carbomethoxy-trans-4-phenyl-cis-6-methyl-cyclohexene-1, 3-carbomethoxy-cis-5-phenyl-cis-6-methylcyclohexene-1 and 3-carbomethoxy-trans-5-phenyl-cis-6-methyl-cyclohexene-1) from the Diels-Alder reaction between methyl sorbate and styrene were isolated by means of gas chromatography and identified by NMR, mass and IR spectrometry. Some products, considered in literature as adducts, were proved to be rearrangement products by spectral methods.     

Unusual C-alkylation of pyrazolines with 2-(het)arylcyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxylates in the presence of GaCl3

The reaction outcome between 2-(het)arylcyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxylates and 1- and 2-pyrazolinecarboxylates in the presence of GaCl3 is temperature-dependent: at 5°C 1:1 adducts are formed, whereas at 40°C 2:1 adducts would predominate.     

Equilenin-2'-deoxynucleoside adducts: analysis with nano-liquid chromatography coupled to nano-electrospray tandem mass spectrometry

The interaction of 4-hydroxy metabolites of estrogens with DNA leads to the formation of DNA adducts. These adducts are believed to play an important role in the incidence of breast and endometrial cancer. In order to be able to analyze these adducts in in vivo samples a method based upon the coupling of miniaturized liquid chromatography (LC) to electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (ES-MS/MS) was developed for the analysis of the adducts formed with 4-hydroxyequilenin. In vitro synthesized adducts obtained by the reaction of 4-hydroxyequilenin with the main 2'-deoxynucleosides were separated on a Hypersyl C(18) BDS nano-HPLC column (15 cm x 75 microm i.d.) at a flow-rate of 300 nl min(-1) using gradient elution with CH(3)OH--0.2% CH(3)COOH in H(2)O. The column was coupled, in combination with a column switching system, to a nano-electrospray interface. Analysis of the low- and high-resolution low-energy collision-activated dissociation product ion spectra of normal and deuterated adducts supported earlier data demonstrating equilenin to form different isomeric adducts, except with thymidine, for which no adducts were found. The nano-HPLC column-switching ES-MS system was tested for its sensitivity on a triple-quadrupole instrument, and detection limits down to 197 fg in the single reaction monitoring mode were obtained for semi-preparatively isolated equilenin--2'-deoxyguanosine adduct.     

The solid-state michael addition of 3-methyl-1-phenyl-5-pyrazolone

A novel solid-state Michael addition between pyrazolone 1 and 4-arylidenepyrazolones 2 at ambient temperature produced Michael adducts, 4,4′-arylidenebis(3-methyl-1-phenyl-5-pyrazolones) 3. Pyrazolones 3 formed salts 4 with Cu²⁺ in solution, indicating the enolic structure of the pyrazolone rings. The reactivity of 2 with 1 is discussed in terms of the electronic and steric effects of the substituent on the arylidene group of compounds 2 . Pyrazolone 1 also underwent the solid state Michael addition reaction with maleimide at 100° to give the adducts 7,8 and 9 .     

Diels-alder reactions of 3-(2-nitrovinyl)indoles: Formation of carbazoles and bridged carbazoles

The Diels-Alder reactions of 1-substituted-3-(2-nitrovinyl)indoles 3 with quinones and acetylenes give aromatized 1:1 adducts (- nitrous acid) ( 1 ) or (- nitrous acid, -2 hydrogens) 2,5 . Likewise, dimerization (-2 nitrous acids) of 3 gives aromatized 2-(3-indolyl)carbazoles 4 . In contrast, 3 reacts with maleimides 6 to give 1:2 adducts (- nitrous acid or -2 hydrogens) 10 and 11 , respectively, along with smaller amounts of 1:1 adducts (- nitrous acid, -2 hydrogens; or -4 hydrogens) 12 and 13 , respectively. A mechanism for formation of the nitro products 11 and 13 is discussed. A 1:2 adduct (-2 hydrogens) 19 was also obtained from a Diels-Alder reaction between maleimide and the vinylindole produced in situ by condensing 1-methylindole with acetone. The stereochemisty of this 1:2 adduct has been determined by X-ray crystallography.