Borderline between E1cB and E2 mechanisms. Chlorine isotope effects in base-promoted elimination Reactions.

The chlorine leaving group isotope effect has been measured for the base-promoted elimination reaction of 1-(2-chloro-2-propyl)indene (1-Cl) in methanol at 30 degrees C: k(35)/k(37) = 1.0086 +/- 0.0007 with methoxide as the base and k(35)/k(37) = 1.0101 +/- 0.0001 with triethylamine (TEA) as the base. These very large chlorine isotope effects combined with large kinetic deuterium isotope effects of 7.1 and 8.4, respectively, are consistent not with the irreversible E1cB mechanism proposed previously (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1977, 99, 7926) but with the E2 mechanism with transition states having large amounts of hydron transfer and very extensive cleavage of the bond to chlorine.     

Novel 3-Cyanosubstituted 1,2-Thiaphosphacyclanes: Synthesis and Stereochemistry

The facile synthetic route to 5- and 6-membered 3-cyano-2-oxo-1,2-thiaphosphacyclanes and 6-cyano-2-oxa-10-oxa(thia)-phosphabicyclo [4.4.0]-decane-1-oxides was elaborated via intramolecular S-alkylation in a series of y -haloalkylsubstituted thiophosphorylacetonitriles. The compounds were used to prepare novel P(III)-containing bidentate ligands with definite stereochemistry. Diastereomeric transformations among 2-oxo-1,2-thiaphosphinanes were found and the mechanism of such transformations is suggested.     

Stereochemistry of nitrogen E lone pair in NH3E,NOFE, N2O3E2, AgNO2E,and NCl3E

We revisit nitrogen based simple fundamental molecules in their solid state structures, with the purpose of casting new light on the stereoactivity of valence lone pairs (LPs)—formally N(2s²)—in different crystal geometries. Based on coupled investigations of crystal chemistry and ab initio DFT calculations providing the electron localization function (ELF), LP behavior is analyzed precisely by finding its position E, orientation and “volume of influence” which consists in an electronic cloud generated around the so-called ‘centroïd’ Ec of the electronic doublet. The results show the paramount importance of the role of N(2s²) LP in the crystal network architecture through the different case studies pertaining to ammonia (NH₃), nitrosyl fluoride (NOF), nitrosyl nitrite (N₂O₃), silver nitrite (AgNO₂), and nitrogen trichloride (NCl₃). An unexpected direct ionic interaction between [NO]⁺ or Ag⁺ and the centroïd Ec of the [NO₂Ec]⁻ nitrite group has been evidenced in N₂O₃E₂ and AgNO₂, respectively.     

P(v) intermediate-mediated E1cB elimination for the synthesis of glycals

Glycals are highly versatile and useful building blocks in the chemistry of carbohydrate and natural products. However, the practical synthesis of glycals remains a long-standing and mostly unsolved problem in synthetic chemistry. Herein, we present an unprecedented approach to make a variety of glycals using phosphonium hydrolysis-induced, P(v) intermediate-mediated E1cB elimination. The method provides a highly efficient, practical and scalable strategy for the synthesis of glycals with good generality and excellent yields. Furthermore, the strategy was successfully applied to late-stage modification of complex drug-like molecules. Additionally, the corresponding 1-deuterium-glycals were produced easily by simple ^tBuONa/D₂O-hydrolysis–elimination. Mechanistic investigations indicated that the oxaphosphorane intermediate-mediated E1cB mechanism is responsible for the elimination reaction.

A novel glucosylphosphonium-hydrolysis induced E1cB-elimination provides a highly efficient, practical and scalable method for the synthesis of glycals with good compatibility and excellent yields.     

Stereochemistry of reactions in the 1,2-dimethylsilacyclopentane ring systems. I. Stereospecific transformations

Preparations, separations of geometric isomers, and structural assignments based on nmr and on chemical evidence are described for a number of 1-substituted 1,2-dimethylsilacyclopentanes. A number of stereospecific reactions have been observed, and the stereochemistry is in all cases the same as that observed for acyclic silanes. A discussion of the role of ring strain in determining stereochemical outcome and reaction rates is presented.     

Stereochemistry of reactions in the 1,2-dimethylsilacyclopentane ring system. II. Stereoselective transformation

A number of stereoselective reactions of 1-substituted-1,2-dimethylsilacyclopentanes are described. Reactions of the silyl chloride (II) with ZnF₂ and with alcohols catalyzed by amines are stereoselective as a result of rapid isomerization of II. Alcoholysis of silicon hydride (I) catalyzed by transition metals is apparently an inversion reaction regardless of the nature of the catalyst, but can appear to be stereoselective because of isomerization of alkoxysilane product. Reduction of silyl fluoride (IV) by lithium aluminum hydride is nonstereoselective, a result which is proposed to arise through rapid isomerization of intermediates with expanded coordination.     

Synthesis of 1,2-dihydroquinolin-2-ylphosphonates and 1,2-dihydroisoquinolin-1-ylphosphonates via three-component reactions

Abstract  

A facile stereoselective synthesis of 1,2-dihydroquinolin-2-ylphosphonate and 1,2-dihydroisoquinolin-1-ylphosphonate derivatives by the three-component reactions of quinoline or isoquinoline, dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates, and hydrogen phosphonates is described.     

Recent advances in the preparation of Fmoc-SPPS-based peptide thioester and its surrogates for NCL-type reactions

Solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) based on Fmoc chemistry has become a commonly used technique in peptide chemistry, as it can be easily conducted using automated machine, and not requiring highly toxic HF in comparison to Boc-SPPS. With the fast development in the emerging field of protein chemical synthesis, many efforts have been endeavored aiming to find more efficient methods for preparing peptide fragments required in ligation reactions. This review briefly summarizes recent advances in the engineering and modification of Fmoc-SPPS-derived peptides, which can be used as the N-terminal fragments in a native chemical ligation (NCL) or NCL-type ligation reactions.     

Stereochemistry of 1,2-oxaphospholanes,III Evidence for the retro-Abramov pathway in methoxide-catalysed equilibration of substituted 2-methoxy-2-oxo-1,2-oxaphospholan-3-ols

Diastereomeric 3,4-dimethyl-2-methoxy-2-oxo-1,2-oxaphospholan-3-ols (2 a–d) were obtained by the cyclisation of the phosphite3 and their relative configurations were established by¹³C-NMR spectra. Equilibrations of pure2 a and2 b as well as a 3 : 2 mixture of2 b and2 d with sodium methoxide in methanol afforded a mixture of2 a–d. The mechanism of the equilibration involves the P-C₃ bond cleavage (retro-Abramov reaction), and the epimerization of the chiral P-anion5 and/or the P-O₁ bond scission. The ratios of diastereomers2 a–d obtained in equilibration and from the cyclisation of3 were interpreted in terms of the thermodynamic and kinetic preferences.

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Stereochemie der 1,2-Oxaphospholane, III. Bestätisgung des Retro-Abramov-Reaktionsweges der mit Methoxid katalysierten Äquilibrierung von substituierten 2-Methoxy-1,2-oxaphospholan-3-ol-2-oxiden

Zusammenfassung Diastereomere 3,4-dimethyl-2-methoxy-1,2-oxaphospholan-3-ol-2-oxide wurden über die Cyclisierungsreaktion von Phosphit3 erhalten und ihre relativen Konfigurationen mit¹³C-NMR-Spektren bestätigt.2 a und2 b sowie eine 3 : 2-Mischung von2 b und2 d geben unter Gleichgewichtsbedingungen mit Natriummethoxid in Methanol eine Mischung von2 a–d. Der Mechanismus dieser Äquilibrierung schließt die Spaltung der P-C₃-Bindung (Retro-Abramov-Reaktion) und die Epimerisierung des chiralen P-Anions5 und/oder die Spaltung der P-O₁-Bindung ein. Die Verhältnisse der Diastereomeren2 a–d, berechnet im Gleichgewichtszustand sowie aus der Cyclisationsreaktion von3, wurden mittels thermodynamischer und kinetischer Bevorzugung interpretiert.

     

Stereochemistry and rearrangement reactions of hydroxylignanolactones

Various conflicting data on the rearrangement and absolute stereochemistry of hydroxylignano-9,7'-lactones are resolved using 18O labeled compounds, also confirmed by an X-ray analysis of a pure lignano-9,7'-lactone enantiomer, obtained for the first time. Under NaH/DMF rearrangement conditions a silyl protected hydroxylignano-9,9'-lactone underwent an unexpected silyl migration.     

Stereochemistry of cyclic compounds Communication 63. Stereochemistry of the bromination of 4-methyl-cis-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid and its anhydride

Summary The stereochemistry of the bromination of 4-methyl-cis-4-cyclohexene-l,2-dicarboxylic acid (I) and its anhydride (II) was studied. The spatial structures of the products were proved, and a possible mechanism scheme for their formation was discussed.This article is published in accordance with a resolution of the Conference of Chief Editors of the Journals of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, July 12, 1962, as a dissertation paper by A. L. Shabanov.