Synthesis and NMR studies of novel chromone‐2‐carboxamide derivatives

Chromones are heterocyclic compounds of natural or synthetic origin that possess relevant pharmacological activities. Versatile functionalization of the chromone nucleus allows attaining of a chemical diversity suitable to perform structure–activity relationships in drug discovery and development programs. Accordingly, the synthesis and identification of novel chromone carboxamide derivatives with electron‐donating and electron‐withdrawing substituents in different positions of the exocyclic ring are reported in this work. Their complete structural characterization was performed using one‐dimensional and two‐dimensional resonance techniques. The data acquired are useful for a prompt analysis of related compounds that encompass our integrated medicinal chemistry sketch. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Characterization of the 310-helix in model peptides by HRMAS NMR spectroscopy

A tetra- and a hepta-homopeptide from the C(alpha)-tetrasubstituted Aib (alpha-aminoisobutyric acid) residue were covalently linked to the POEPOP resin by the fragment-condensation approach. The conformational preferences of the two model peptides were determined for the first time on a solid support by means of high-resolution magic angle spinning NMR spectroscopy. The results obtained indicate that the Aib homopeptides adopt a regular 3(10)-helical structure even when they are covalently bound to a polymeric matrix, and thus confirm the remarkable conformational stability of the peptides rich in this amino acid. An ATR-FTIR spectroscopic investigation, performed in parallel, also confirmed that these polymer-bound peptides do indeed adopt a helical conformation. The results of this study open the possibility to exploit the peptide-resin conjugates based on C(alpha)-tetrasubstituted alpha-amino acids as helpful, structurally organized templates in molecular recognition studies or as catalysts in asymmetric synthesis.     

Characterization of 4,5‐Dihydro‐1H‐Pyrazole Derivatives by 13C NMR Spectroscopy

The ¹³ C NMR resonances of 19 1‐acyl‐3‐(2‐nitro‐5‐substitutedphenyl)‐4,5‐dihydro‐1H‐pyrazoles, and 19 1‐acyl‐3‐(2‐amino‐5‐substituted)‐4,5‐dihydro‐1H‐pyrazoles, were completely assigned using the concerted application of one‐ and two‐dimensional NMR experiments (DEPT, gs‐HSQC and gs‐HMBC). Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Temperature and solvent dependent NMR studies on mangiferin and complete NMR spectral assignments of its acyl and methyl derivatives

By employing concerted 1 and 2D NMR techniques, exact NMR spectral assignments have been made of the acyl (2-7) and methyl (8 and 9) derivatives of mangiferin (1) isolated from the leaves of Bombax ceiba. Derivatives 2, 8 and 9 have been reported in literature, while 3-7 represent new compounds. The acetates 2 and 3 were found to be unstable and were converted into the same penta-acetate 4 at room temperature. Extensive NMR studies on mangiferin (1) and its derivatives showed that H-4 exchanges with deuterium of the solvent molecule more easily. This exchange under acidic conditions occurred at that position (C-4) where electrophilic substitution reactions can easily take place. This is the first report describing the exchange of C-4 proton of mangiferin (1), or any other xanthone, with deuterium of solvent molecules.     

Accordion BIRD-HMBC experiments: improved one-bond correlation suppression in accordion heteronuclear multiple-bond correlation-type experiments

Modifications of the BIRD-HMBC experiment, in which the accordion principle and a constant time period have been introduced, are presented. With the simple accordion BIRD-HMBC, the use of a BIRD(r, X) element in the middle of the variable long-range couplings evolution period efficiently eliminates unwanted (1)J(CH) signals and samples a broad range of long-range heteronuclear couplings. While the accordion BIRD-HMBC experiment shows reduced F(1) modulation, superior suppression of unwanted (1)J(CH) signals and sensitivity comparable to the ACCORD-HMBC, the addition of another constant time period suppresses F(1) modulation due to (1)H-(1)H coupling, while preserving the excellent suppression of unwanted (1)J(CH) signals. The constant-time (CT) accordion BIRD-HMBC experiment combines sensitivity similar to the CIGAR-HMBC and superior suppression of unwanted (1)J(CH) signals. Results of identically optimized ACCORD-HMBC, accordion BIRD-HMBC, CT accordion BIRD-HMBC and CIGAR-HMBC experiments performed on a sample of strychnine are compared and discussed.     

NMR spectroscopic characterization of new 2,3‐dihydro‐1,3,4‐thiadiazole derivatives

The ¹H and ¹³C NMR resonances of twenty‐seven 2,2‐dimethyl‐5‐(2‐nitrophenyl‐5‐substituted)‐2,3‐dihydro‐1,3,4‐thiadiazoles, and twenty‐seven 3‐acyl‐5‐(2‐amino‐5‐substituted)‐2,2‐dimethyl‐2,3‐dihydro‐1,3,4‐thiadiazoles were assigned completely using the concerted application of one‐dimensional and two‐dimensional experiments (DEPT, HMQC and HMBC). NOESY experiments, X‐ray crystallography and conformational analysis confirm the preferred conformation of these compounds. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Dynamic changes in composition of extracts of natural products as monitored by in situ NMR

The direct in situ NMR observation and quantification, based on the aldehyde –CH chemical shift region, of the inter‐conversion of secoiridoid derivatives due to temperature and solvent effects is demonstrated in complex extracts of natural products without prior isolation of the individual components. The equilibrium between the aldehyde hydrate form and the dialdehyde form of the oleuropein aglycon of an olive leaf aqueous extract in D₂O was shown to be temperature dependent. The resulting thermodynamic values of the Van't Hoff plot with ΔH^o = ?26.34 ± 1.00 kJ mol^?1 and TΔS° (298 K) = ?24.70 ± 1.00 kJ mol^?1 demonstrate a significant entropy term which nearly compensates the effect of enthalpy at room temperature. The equilibrium between the two diastereomeric hemiacetal forms and the dialdehyde form of the oleuropein 6‐O‐β‐d ‐glucopyranoside aglycon of an olive leaf aqueous extract in CD₃OD was also shown to be strongly temperature dependent again because of the significant entropy term (TΔS° (298 K) = ?26.50 ± 1.39 kJ mol^?1) compared with that of the enthalpy term (ΔH^o = ?36.64 ± 1.46 kJ mol^?1). This is the first demonstration of the significant role of the entropy parameter in determining the equilibrium of chemical transformations in complex mixtures of natural products due to solvent and temperature effects. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Selective J‐resolved HMBC,an efficient method for measuring heteronuclear long‐range coupling constants

An efficient pulse sequence for measuring long‐range C? H coupling constants (J_{C? H}) named selective J‐resolved HMBC has been developed by replacing a ¹H 180° pulse with a selective ¹H 180° pulse and the HMBC pulse scheme with the constant time (CT) HMBC employed in the J‐resolved HMBC pulse sequence that we reported previously. The novel pulse sequence providing only long‐range J_{C? H} cross peaks for easy and accurate analysis enables to overcome disadvantages of the previous HMBC‐based pulse sequences (J‐resolved HMBC‐1) along with maintaining high sensitivity. The efficiency of measuring long‐range J_{C? H} using the proposed pulse sequence has been demonstrated in applications to the complicated natural products, portmicin and monazomycin. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Complete assignments 1H and 13C NMR spectral data of four anabaseine derivatives

The anabaseine derivatives 6-methoxy-7-hydroxy-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-3,4-dihydroisoquinoline, 6,7-dimethoxy-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline and 6,7-dimethoxy-1-(piperidin-3-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquino- line were prepared either by demethylation with HBr or by reduction with different reagents, NaBH4 and H2/PtO2 from 6,7-dimethoxy-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-3,4-dihydroisoquinoline, as starting material. The structures have been fully assigned by the combination of one- and two-dimensional experiments.     

1H and 13C NMR studies of 2-functionalized 5-(methylsulfonyl)-1-phenyl-1H-indoles

The 1H and 13C NMR resonances of thirty 2-functionalized 5-(methylsulfonyl)-1-phenyl-1H-indoles were assigned completely and unequivocally using the concerted application of one- and two-dimensional experiments (DEPT, gs-HMQC and gs-HMBC). Finally, the influence of the 2-substituent of 5-(methylsufonyl)-1-phenyl-1H-indoles on the carbon atoms of the indole moiety was estimated.     

NMR and conformational studies of new 5‐phenylpyrrole‐carboxamide derivatives

The ¹H and ¹³C NMR resonances of 22 5‐(5‐substituted‐2‐nitrophenyl)‐1H‐pyrrole‐2‐carboxamides, 22 5‐(5‐substituted‐2‐aminophenyl)‐1H‐pyrrole‐2‐carboxamides, and 9 5‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrrole‐2‐carboxamides were assigned completely using the concerted application of one‐ and two‐dimensional experiments (DEPT, gs‐HMQC and gs‐HMBC). NOE studies and conformational analysis confirm the preferred conformations of such compounds. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Identification of modified natural porphyrin isomers: 1H and 13C NMR assignments by NOESY and reverse heteronuclear shift correlation

The efficiency of two-dimensional homonuclear ¹H ¹H NOE spectroscopy in characterizing and fully assigning the ¹H NMR spectra of several isomers of meso- or ring-substituted deuteroporphyrins is demonstrated. The carbon resonances of the skeleton and the substituents were fully assigned using two-dimensional reverse heteronuclear shift correlation spectroscopy.     

Structural analysis of pentacyclic triterpenes from the gum resin of Boswellia serrata by NMR spectroscopy

3α‐Acetyl‐β‐boswellic acid ( 1 ), 3α‐acetyl‐α‐boswellic acid ( 2 ), 3α‐acetyl‐9,11‐dehydro‐β‐boswellic acid ( 3 ), 3α‐acetyl‐9,11‐dehydro‐α‐boswellic acid ( 4 ) and 3α‐acetyl‐11‐keto‐β‐boswellic acid ( 5 ) were isolated from the gum resin of Boswellia serrata. 1D and 2D NMR (COSY45, HMQC, HMBC, ROESY) spectra at 500 MHz were used for shift assignments and structure verification. All boswellic acids investigated share the cis conformation at ring D/E and the 3α orientation of the acetyl ester group. Owing to high‐order spectra, NMR could not determine the exact conformation of H‐20/H‐30 of the β‐boswellic acids. 3α‐Acetyl‐β‐boswellic acid methyl ester ( 1 ^′) was synthesized for experiments with a shift reagent, Eu(fod)₃, that enhanced the resolution considerably. The oxygen atoms of the 3α‐acetyl group form the apparent complex binding site for the shift reagent. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Suppressing One‐Bond Correlations in HMBC Spectra: Improved Performance for the BIRD–HMBC Pulse Sequence

An improved version of the BIRD–HMBC experiment is proposed. In comparison to the original version, the filtering (suppression of ¹ J_CH signals) is accomplished using a double tuned G‐BIRD filter positioned in the middle of the long‐range correlations evolution period. Compensation of offset dependence by replacing the rectangular 180° pulses with the broadband inversion pulses (BIPs), with superior inversion performance and improved tolerance to B₁ field inhomogeneity, significantly improves the sensitivity of the original BIRD–HMBC experiment. For usual one‐bond coupling constants ranges (115–180 Hz), optimal results are easily obtained by adjusting the delays, δ, of the BIRD elements to an average J value. For larger ranges (e.g. 110–260 Hz), the use of a double tuned G‐BIRD filter allows excellent suppression degrees for all types of one‐bond constants present in a molecule, superior to the original scheme and other purging schemes. These attributes make the improved version of the BIRD–HMBC experiment a valuable and robust tool for rapid spectral analysis and rapid checks of molecular skeletons with a minimum spectrometer time. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis and complete assignment of the 1H and 13C NMR signals of new acetamido and aminoflavonoid derivatives

The complete ¹H and ¹³C NMR assignment of 9 acetamidochalcones, 18 acetamidoflavones, 18 aminoflavones, 9 acetamidoflavonols and 9 aminoflavonols has been performed using one‐ and two‐dimensional NMR techniques including COSY, HMQC and HMBC experiments. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Structural elucidation of a new delta2-pyrazoline derivatives using 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy

This paper describes the unequivocal structural elucidation of a new kind of Delta2-pyrazoline derivatives carried out by means of monodimensional 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopies, bidimensional ones such as HMBC and HMQC experiments, and NOEDIFF effects. Conformational analysis of this molecule agrees very well with the experimentally NOEDIFF effects found.     

Solid-phase synthesis and 1H and 13C high-resolution magic angle spinning NMR of 13C-labeled resin-bound saccharides

We show how high-resolution magic angle-spinning NMR spectroscopy can be used to characterize 13C-labeled saccharides that have been prepared using solid-phase synthesis techniques while they are still bound to a solid-support resin. With the use of 13C-labeled glucose as the starting material, we have successfully synthesized mono-, di- and trisaccharides with uniform 13C labeling of the saccharide rings. Using these materials, we have been able to assign the 13C and 1H spectra and to characterize various impurities on the resin beads.     

Dynamic and magnetic susceptibility effects on the MAS NMR linewidth of a tetrapeptide bound to different resins

Under magic angle spinning, the NMR spectrum of the tetrapeptide Ala‐Ile‐Gly‐Met bound to a Wang resin, and swollen in DMF, exhibits proton and carbon linewidths that are sharp enough to allow the complete characterization of the peptide using classical liquid‐state NMR methods. The proton linewidths of the bound peptide remain, however, about three times larger than those of the free peptide in solution. The residual NMR linewidth originates essentially from incompletely averaged magnetic susceptibility effects due to the Wang resin. Replacing the aromatic Wang resin with a PEGA or POEPOP resin removes this effect. To investigate the contribution to line broadening of the peptide dynamics, relaxation studies were performed on the peptide bound to Wang and POEPOP resins. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

NMR assignment in regioisomeric hydroquinones

A set of regioisomeric pairs of tricyclic hydroquinones, analogues of antitumor 9,10-dihydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-5,8-dihydroanthracen-1(4H)-one (1) and other derivatives, were synthesized and their regiochemistry and NMR spectra assigned by using (1)H-detected one-bond (C-H) HMQC and long-range C-H HMBC, in good agreement with theoretical O3LYP/Alhrichs-pVTZ calculations. The 5-hydroxymethyl derivatives (11, 15, 19) showed a (3)J(H, H) coupling constant of methylene protons evidencing the presence of a seven-membered intramolecular hydrogen bonded ring, not observed for the 8-hydroxymethyl isomers.     

Long-range 1H-1H NMR correlation: extending connectivities to remote bonds via an intermediate heterospin

An out-and-stay 2D proton-proton NMR correlation experiment is proposed to detect long-range proton-proton connectivities up to six and seven bonds away. The magnetization flow pathway is based on a consecutive, dual-step J(CH)-transfer mechanism and it allows one to trace out (1)H-(1)H connectivities between protons belonging to different spin systems. This novel experimental scheme will be particularly useful in cases when carbon resonances overlap, providing connectivity information that could not be obtained in a HMBC experiment. The success of the experiment is demonstrated in the structural studies of a wide variety of chemical compounds.