Diels–Alder reactivity of 2-(bromomethyl)-1,4-quinone and 2-bromo-5-(bromomethyl)-1,4-quinone with cyclopentadiene and the synthesis of new substituted pentacyclic systems

Photochemical synthesis of the novel compounds 3-bromotetracyclo [5.3.1.0^2,6.0^4,8] undec-10(12)-ene-9,11-dione, 1-(bromomethyl)pentacyclo [5.4.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undeca-8,11-dione and 1-bromo-9-(bromomethyl)pentacyclo [5.4.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undeca-8,11-dione is described.     

Complexation of Ethanol by a Helical Tubuland Diol Host

The cage compound 4,7-dimethylpentacyclo[6.3.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undecane-anti-4,anti-7-diol 3 and its 4,7-bis(d ₃-methyl) derivative 4 form 1:1 cocrystalline complexes with ethanol instead of the expected helical tubulate inclusion compounds. The X-ray crystal structure of (4)·(ethanol) [(C₁₃H₁₂D₆O₂)·(C₂H₆O), Cmca, a 19.049(2), b 14.932(2), c 10.117(1) Å, Z 8, R 0.061] shows that the key supramolecular synthon is a hydrogen-bonded (O — H)₆ cycle of hydroxy groups constructed from two ethanols (in ring positions 1 and 4) and four diols. This uncommon centrosymmetric motif permits efficient lattice packing of ethanol and both diol enantiomers into layers without requiring the self-resolution that would be mandatory in forming the helical tubulate structure.     

Stereoselective preparation of mono- and bis-derivatives of pentacyclo[6.3.0.02,6.03,10.05,9] undecane (D 3-trishomocubane)

The rearrangement of easily accessible Cookson’s diketone with chlorosulfonic acid in chloroform followed by the acidic hydrolysis gave 6-chloro-7-hydroxy-dichloropentacyclo[6.3.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undecane-4-one, whose syn-stereochemistry was assigned through the X-ray crystal structure analysis. This key structure was used for the stereoselective synthesis of the D ₃-trishomocubane derivatives as well as for the preparation of potential drugs bearing hydroxy- and amino-functional groups. A new multigram preparative synthesis of D ₃-trishomocubane was developed.      

Unexpected transformation of methyl 3,6-anhydro-2,7-dideoxy-7-iodo-4,5-O-isopropylidene-D -allo-heptonate in the dehydroiodination reaction with 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene

The reaction of methyl 3,6-anhydro-2,7-dideoxy-7-iodo-4,5-O-isopropylidene-D-allo-heptonate with 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene affords methyl 3,6-anhydro-2,7-dideoxy-4,5-O-isopropylidene-D-ribo-hept-6-enonate, which undergoes the previously unknown rearrangement into a 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxole derivative. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 11, pp. 2610–2613, November, 2005.     

Mechanism of the oxidation of d-glucose onto colloidal MnO2 surface in the absence and presence of TX-100 micelles

Aqueous colloidal manganese dioxide (MnO₂) was prepared via titration by using potassium permanganate and sodium thiosulphate in aqueous neutral medium. The kinetics of oxidation of d-glucose onto the surface of colloidal MnO₂ have been studied spectrophotometrically. The results show that the rate of initial stage (nonautocatalytic path) increases with increasing the [d-glucose], [H⁺], and temperature and also upon addition of nonionic surfactant Triton X-100 (TX-100), which indicates that the surfactant enhances the concentration of d-glucose at the surface of the colloidal MnO₂. Hydrogen bonding interaction seemingly arises between –OH groups of d-glucose and oxygen of the ether linkages of polyoxyethylene chain of TX-100. A possible mechanism of the oxidative degradation of d-glucose is discussed in terms of d-glucose/TX-100 and colloidal MnO₂ interaction.     

Intermolecular and intramolecular photocycloaddition reactions of fluoroarenes

The meta photocycloaddition of para-fluorotoluene to cyclopentene yields 1-methyl-10-fluoro-endo- and -exo- tetracyclo[6.3.0.0^2,11.0^3,7]undec-9-ene as major photoproducts, while the intramolecular photoaddition of 5-(para-fluorophenyl)pent-1-ene gives exclusively 7-fluorotetracyclo[3.2.1.0^2,8.3^4,8]undec-6-ene. A reaction pathway via zwitterionic intermediates is proposed.     

D3-trishomocubanetrione synthesis and optical resolution

A large-scale synthesis for the title compound rac-1 based on 11-oxahexacyclo-[5.4.1.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^4,8.0^9,12] dodecan-5-one (12) as the key intermediate and an efficient procedure for the optical resolution of rac-1 via the diastereomeric ketals with (R,R)-2,3-butandiol are reported. The absolute configuration is established by correlating the optically pure (+)-trione ([α]_D +949°) with (-)-trishomocubane.     

Simple Procedure for the Synthesis of 5,7-Diarylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine Derivatives catalyzed by KF-Alumina

A simple KF/Al₂O₃-catalyzed reaction of 1,3-diaryl-2-propen-1-one and 2,6-diamino-4-hydroxylpyrimidine in ethyl alcohol gave aromatized 5,7-diarylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivative by air oxidation. On the other hand, the unaromatized intermediate products were isolated under dry nitrogen successfully. A possible reaction mechanism with two pathways to lose water was proposed based on the further experimental results; one of them was confirmed by ¹H NMR spectra of isolated intermediate product.     

Stereoelectronic Control of Additions of Vinylmagnesium Bromide to 1-Methyland 3-Methylpentacyclo[5.4.0.02,6.03,10.05.9]undecane-8,11-diones and to 1-Methylhexacyclo[10.2.1.0.02,11.04,9.04,14.09,13]pentadeca-5,7-diene-3,10-dione

Grignard addition of excess vinylmagnesium bromide to 1-methyland 3-methylpentacyclo[5.4.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undecane-8,11-diones (1a and 1b, respectively) and to 1-methylhexacyclo[10.2.1.0^2,11.0^4,9.0^4,14.0^9,13]pentadeca-5,7-diene-3,10-dione (4) each proceed regiospecifically to afford a single hemiketal adduct (i.e., 2a, 3a, and 5a, respectively). The structure of each of the three reaction products was established unequivocally via application of X-ray crystallographic methods. Relative energies for the model transition states obtained from geometry optimizations at the Hartree–Fock level of theory in basis set 3-21G(d) indicate that these reactions are kinetically controlled.     

Thionation of the monoacetal of pentacyclo[5.4.0.0.0.0]undecane-8,11-dione

As part of a programme to synthesize thione derivatives with pentacyclo[5.4.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undecane moieties it was decided to sulfurize the monoacetal 6 of pentacyclo[5.4.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undecane-8,11-dione 2. Unexpectedly the diol 9 was isolated as the product.     

The dimerization and photochemical rearrangement of pentacyclo-[5.4.0.0.0.0]undecane-8-thione

Pentacyclo[5.4.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undecan-8-one 1 is readily sulfurated into pentacyclo[5.4.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undecane-8-thione 2 with Lawesson’s reagent in dry THF. Upon standing at ambient temperature the thione 2 formed the corresponding thio-dimer 3 within 10 days. When the thio-dimer 3 was exposed to oxygen and ultraviolet light an unexpected photochemical oxidation and rearrangement took place to form the stable disulfenate 5.     

Kinetics of the oxidative degradation of d-xylose in the presence and absence of cationic and anionic surfactants

The oxidative degradation of d-xylose by cerium(IV) has been found to be slow in acidic aqueous solution with the evidence of autocatalysis. The reaction is accelerated in the cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) micellar medium but sodium dodecyl sulfate (an anionic surfactant) has no effect. The pseudo first-order rate constants have been determined at different [reductant], [oxidant], [H₂SO₄], temperature, and [CTAB]. The reaction rate increased with increasing [d-xylose] and decreased with increase in [H₂SO₄]. The CTAB-micelle-catalyzed kinetic results can be interpreted by the pseudophase model. The kinetic parameters such as association constant (K _s), micellar medium rate constant (k _m), and activation parameters (E _a, ΔH ^# and ΔS ^#) are evaluated and the reaction mechanism is proposed. The reaction rate is inhibited by electrolytes and the results provide an evidence for the exclusion of the reactive species from the reaction site.     

Syntheses of Stable α-Silyloxyepoxides and α-Chloroalkyl Silyl Ethers Derivatives of 3,10-Dioxa-5-azatricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-4-enes

The Diels-Alder adduct (±)-5 of furan to 1-cyanovinyl acetate was converted to (1RS,2RS,6RS,7SR,8SR,10RS)-10-{[(tert-butyl)dimethylsilyl]-oxy}-4-ethoxy (1) and -4-phenyl-3,9,11-trioxa-5-azatetracyclo[5.3.1.0^2,6.0^8,10]-undec-4-ene (2). These compounds reacted with TiCl₄ to afford stable (1RS,2RS,6RS,7SR,8SR,9SR)-9-{[(tert-butyl)dimethylsilyl]oxy}-9-chloro-4-ethoxy-3,10-dioxa-5-azatricyclo[5.2.1.0^2,6]decan-8-ol (3) and (1RS,2RS,6RS,7SR,8SR,9SR)-9-{[(tert-butyl)dimethylsilyl]oxy}-9-chloro-4-phenyl-3,10-dioxa-5-azatricyclo[5.2.1.0^2,6]decan-8-ol (4), respectively.     

A convenient route to prepare isodicyclopentadiene—precursor of 1,5-dihydro-pentalene

A new route to prepare tricyclo[5.2.1.0^2,6]deca-2,4-diene (isodicyclopentadiene) was developed. This new route passes through a brominated (5-bromotricyclo[5.2.1.0^2,6]dec-3-ene) derivative obtained from tricycle[5.2.1.0^2,6]dec-3-ene (8,9-dihydrodicyclopentadiene) and NBS with a good yield. The complete assignment of protons and carbons on nuclear magnetic resonance spectra was done for dicyclopentadiene and the chemically transformed compounds by 2D NMR techniques.     

A kinetic study of the oxidation of <Emphasis Type="SmallCaps">l</Emphasis>-methionine by water soluble colloidal MnO<Subscript>2</Subscript>

Aqueous solution of water soluble colloidal MnO₂ was prepared by Perez-Benito method. Kinetics of l-methionine oxidation by colloidal MnO₂ in perchloric acid (0.93 × 10⁻⁴ to 3.72 × 10⁻⁴ mol dm⁻³) has been studied spectrophotometrically. The reaction follows first-order kinetics with respect to [H⁺]. The first-order kinetics with respect to l-methionine at low concentration shifts to zero order at higher concentration. The effects of [Mn(II)] and [F⁻] on the reaction rate were also determined. Manganese (II) has sigmoidal effect on the rate reaction and act as auto catalyst. The exact dependence on [Mn(II)] cannot be explained due to its oxidation by colloidal MnO₂. Methionine sulfoxide was formed as the oxidation product of l-methionine. Ammonia and carbon dioxide have not been identified as the reaction products. The mechanism with the observed kinetics has been proposed and discussed.     

Selective reductive dimerization of homocubane series oximes

The mixture of di- and monoethylene ketals obtained by the reaction of 1,9-dibromopentacyc lo[5.4.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]-undeca-8,11-dione followed by hydrolysis and ring contraction by Faworsky method was converted into a mixture of ethylene ketals of 7-bromopentacyclo[5.3.0.0^2,5.0^3,9.0^4,8]decan-6-one-4- and 5-bromopentacyclo[5.3.0.0^2,5.0^3,9.0^4,8]decan-6-one-8-carboxylic acid where the carboxy group was replaced by bromine along the procedure of Hunsdiecker-Borodine-Cristol. 6-Ethylene ketal of the pentacyclo[5.3.0.0^2,5.0^3,9.0^4,8] decan-6-one obtained by the debromination of ethylene ketals of 4,7- and 5,8-dibromopentacyclo[5.3.0.0^2,5.0^3,9.0^4,8] decan-6-one was hydrolyzed to ketone whose oxime was selectively reduced on a platinum catalyst into the di-6-pentacyclo[5.3.0.0^2,5.0^3,9.0^4,8]decylamine. The reaction of reductive dimerization was also characteristic of pentacyclo[4.3.0.0^2,5.0^3,8.0^4,7]-nonan-9-one and pentacyclo[6.3.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undecan-4-one oximes, whereas the composition of the reduction products of pentacyclo[5.4.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undecan-8-one oxime depended on the amount of the catalyst.     

3-Phenyl-D3-Trishomocuban-4-ol: Structure and Configuration

The crystal structure of 3-phenyl-D₃-trishomocuban-4-ol ( 4 ) was determined by X-ray crystallography (Fig. 1). Compound 4 was prepared from 8-phenylpentacyclo[5.4.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undecan-8-ol in acidic medium. This is a facile method to prepare substituted trishomocubanes with a specific configuration at C(4).     

Base-promoted rearrangement of cage α-haloketones—II : 12-oxa-3,5,9,10-tetrachlorohexacyclo[5.4.1.02,6.03,10.05,9.08,11]-dodecane-4-one

A synthesis of 12-oxa-3,5,9,10-tetrachlorohexacyclo[5.4.1.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9.0^8,11]dodecane-4-one (6) from 4,4-dimethoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrachloropentacyclo [[5.4.0.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9]undecane-8,11-dione (1) is described. Reaction of 6 with sodium hydroxide in refluxing benzene, toluene, or tetrahydrofuran affords 11-oxa-3,4,5-exo-6-tetrachloropentacyclo [[6.2.1.0^2,7.0^4,10.0^5,9]undecane-endo-3-carboxylic acid (7a, 80·2% yield). The corresponding reaction of 6 with refluxing aqueous sodium hydroxide solution affords 4,12-dioxa-8,11-dichlorohexacyclo-[5.4.1.0^2,6.0^3,10.0^5,9.0^8,11]dodecane-1-carboxylic acid (8a, 66·5% yield). A mechanism which accounts for the formation of 7a and 8a from 6 is presented.     

Reduction of soluble colloidal MnO<Subscript>2</Subscript> by <Emphasis Type="SmallCaps">DL</Emphasis>-malic acid in the absence and presence of nonionic TritonX-100

Kinetics of oxidation of DL-malic acid by water soluble colloidal MnO₂ (prepared from potassium permanganate and sodium thiosulfate solutions) have been studied spectrophotometrically in the absence and presence of nonionic Triton X-100 surfactant. The reaction is autocatalytic and manganese(II) (reduction product of the colloidal MnO₂) may be the autocatalyst. The order of the reaction is first in colloidal [MnO₂] as well as in [malic acid] both in the absence and presence of the surfactant. The reaction has acid-dependent and acid-independent paths and, in the former case, the order is fractional in [H⁺]. The effect of externally added manganese(II) is complex. The results show that the rate constant increases as the manganese(II) concentration is increased. It is not possible to predict the exact dependence of the rate constants on manganese(II) concentration, which has a series of reactions with other reactants. In the presence of TX-100, the observed effect on k is catalytic up to a certain [TX-100]; thereafter, an inhibitory effect follows. The catalytic effect is explained in terms of the mathematical model proposed by Tuncay et al. (in Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Aspects 149:279 3). Activation parameters associated with the observed rate constants (k_obs/k) have also been evaluated and discussed.     

Intramolecular Diels—Alder reaction of 4-(N-furfuryl)aminobut-1-enes. New approach to the synthesis of 6,8a-epoxyoctahydroisoquinoline (3-aza-11-oxatricyclo[6.2.1.01,6]undec-9-ene) derivatives

The intramolecular Diels—Alder reaction of readily accessible 4-substituted 4-(N-furfuryl)aminobut-1-enes was studied and a new one-step method was developed for the synthesis of 6,8a-epoxy-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydroisoquinoline (3-aza-11-oxatricyclo[6.2.1.0^1,6]undec-9-ene) derivatives. The [4+2]-cycloaddition proceeds stereoselectively to form exo-adducts. The influence of substituents at the nitrogen atom in 4-(N-furfuryl)aminobut-1-enes on the cycloaddition pathway was examined.