New synthesis of semisquaric acid derivatives via chlorinated N-(cyclobutylidene)amines

The synthesis and reactivity of new chlorinated N-(cyclobutylidene)amines leading to new synthetic pathways toward various substituted cyclobutenediones is described.     

计量合成学的产生与发展

对计量合成学的产生与发展及其研究与应用进行了综论，强调了计量化学在合成中的应用，集中在开发有机合成反应的决策及战术方面，通过试验设计对反应体系深入探索及通过自适应建模对试验条件的系统优化和通过综合评价对合成产物的全面考察，将有机反应开发为合成方法，参考文献３５篇。     

Enantioselective,Protecting‐Group‐Free Total Synthesis of Sarpagine Alkaloids—A Generalized Approach

A generalized synthetic access to sarpagine alkaloids through a joint synthetic sequence has been accomplished. Its applicability is showcased by the enantioselective total syntheses of vellosimine ( 1 ), N‐methylvellosimine ( 3 ), and 10‐methoxyvellosimine ( 8 ). The synthetic sequence is concise (eight steps) from known compound 13 , and requires no protecting groups. The indole heterocycle was introduced in the last step. This strategy allows access to sarpagine alkaloids through a shared synthetic route leading to precursor 10 , which we term “privileged intermediate”. Starting from this intermediate, all sarpagine alkaloids can be synthesized using phenylhydrazines with different substitution patterns ( 15 – 17 ). Our approach brings about the advantage, that synthesis optimization only needs to be performed once for many natural products. The key features of the synthesis are a [5+2]‐cycloaddition and a ring enlargement.     

Cyclizations to new azolopyridazines and related ring systems

In the course of our recent synthetic activity in the area of ring closure reactions we have found that relatively little had been published on azolopyridazines and related compounds, and this circumstance prompted us to explore novel pathways to such ring systems. In the present short review three such approaches from our laboratory leading to various fused azoles are discussed.     

Revisiting Arene C(sp2)−H Amidation by Intramolecular Transfer of Iridium Nitrenoids: Evidence for a Spirocyclization Pathway

Two mechanistic pathways, that is, electrocyclization and electrophilic aromatic substitution, are operative in most intramolecular C?H amination reactions proceeding by metal nitrenoid catalysis. Reported here is an alternative mechanistic scaffold leading to benzofused δ‐lactams selectively. Integrated experimental and computational analysis revealed that the reaction proceeds by a key spirocyclization step followed by a skeletal rearrangement. Based on this mechanistic insight, a new synthetic route to spirolactams has been developed.     

Improved conditions for a direct and regioselective synthesis of 8-carboxyethyl-7-deazaguanine

As deazaguanines have a broad range of applications, from medicinal research to supramolecular assemblies, simple pathways to functionalizable versions of this heterocycle are of noted importance. The cyclization reaction leading to deazaguanines is known to also lead to a furano-isomer, exclusively in some cases. 8-Carboxyethyl-7-deazaguanine (1) had failed to form through the typical cyclization conditions and previously required a considerably more longwinded synthetic approach to form over the furo-isomer (2). We report herein a more direct, simplified approach to 1 by iterative modification of the cyclization reaction conditions, which resulted in a complete reversal of regiochemistry in favor of the desired deazaguanine.     

Synthesis of sultam scaffolds via intramolecular oxa-Michael and diastereoselective Baylis-Hillman reactions

A divergent synthetic approach to new sultams utilizing intramolecular oxa-Michael and Baylis-Hillman reactions of readily prepared vinyl sulfonamides and suitably protected amino alcohols, is reported. A variety of seven- and eight-membered ring sultam scaffolds were synthesized using oxa-Michael pathways, whereas both five- and six-membered rings were synthesized using Baylis-Hillman methods. Baylis-Hillman reactions proceed with good to excellent levels of diastereoselectivity, and oxa-Michael reactions leading to eight-membered ring sultams provide empirical evidence validating 8- endo-trig cyclization pathways.     

Stereoselective synthesis of a new enantiopure tricyclic β-lactam derivative via a tricarbonyl(η6-arene)chromium(0) complex

The tricyclic β-lactam 5 has been synthesized both in racemic and enantiopure form starting from the enantiomerically pure tricarbonylchromium(0) complex 1. The synthetic sequence involves the stereoselective [2+2] cycloaddition of 1 with acetoxyacetylketene, followed by intramolecular aromatic nucleophilic substitution of the fluorine atom. Mechanistic pathways leading to 5 are discussed.     

Synthetic studies on the solanacol ABC ring system by cation-initiated cascade cyclization: implications for strigolactone biosynthesis

We report a new method for constructing the ABC ring system of strigolactones, in a single step from a simple linear precursor by acid-catalyzed double cyclization. The reaction proceeds with a high degree of stereochemical control, which can be qualitatively rationalized using DFT calculations. Our concise synthetic approach offers a new model for thinking about the (as yet) unknown chemistry that is employed in the biosynthetic pathways leading to this class of plant hormones.     

N,N′-Ethylene-Bridged Bis-2-Aryl-Pyrrolinium Cations to E-Diaminoalkenes: Non-Identical Stepwise Reversible Double-Redox Coupled Bond Activation Reactions

This work presents a stepwise reversible two-electron transfer induced hydrogen shift leading to the conversion of a bis-pyrrolinium cation to an E-diaminoalkene and vice versa. Remarkably, the forward and the reverse reaction, which are both reversible, follow two completely different reaction pathways. Establishing such unprecedented property in this type of processes was possible by developing a novel synthetic route towards the starting dication. All intermediates involved in both the forward and the backward reactions were comprehensively characterized by a combination of spectroscopic, crystallographic, electrochemical, spectroelectrochemical, and theoretical methods. The presented synthetic route opens up new possibilities for the generation of multi-pyrrolinium cation scaffold-based organic redox systems, which constitute decidedly sought-after molecules in contemporary chemistry.     

Evolution of a Multicomponent System: Computational and Mechanistic Studies on the Chemo‐ and Stereoselectivity of a Divergent Process

The evolution of a ternary molecular system (imine, diene and nitrile) is analyzed to disclose the pathways leading to a divergent synthetic outcome. The Lewis acid catalyzed reaction between cyclohexadiene, 2‐phenyl‐indol‐3‐one and acetonitrile yields the imino‐Diels–Alder adduct as the major product together with minor amounts of the Mannich–Ritter‐amidine product. The experimental and computational data show that the relative orientation of the initial reactants dictates the synthetic outcome. The exo approach between imine and diene leads to the Diels–Alder adduct in a concerted process, whereas the endo mode leads to a polarized intermediate, which is trapped by acetonitrile to yield the multicomponent adduct.     

Ligand‐Controlled Regiodivergent Pathways of Rhodium(III)‐Catalyzed Dihydroisoquinolone Synthesis: Experimental and Computational Studies of Different Cyclopentadienyl Ligands

Rh^III‐catalyzed directed C?H functionalizations of arylhydroxamates have become a valuable synthetic tool. To date, the regioselectivity of the insertion of the unsaturated acceptor into the common cyclometalated intermediate was dependent solely on intrinsic substrate control. Herein, we report two different catalytic systems that allow the selective formation of regioisomeric 3‐aryl dihydroisoquinolones and previously inaccessible 4‐aryl dihydroisoquinolones under full catalyst control. The differences in the catalysts are computationally examined using density functional theory and transition state theory of different possible pathways to elucidate key contributing factors leading to the regioisomeric products. The stabilities of the initially formed rhodium complex styrene adducts, as well as activation barrier differences for the migratory insertion, were identified as key contributing factors for the regiodivergent pathways.     

Direct synthesis of tetrazine functionalities on polymer backbones

Tetrazine mediated inverse Electron Demand Diels–Alder Reaction (IEDDA) is an important modification technique due to its high selectivity and super‐fast kinetics. Incorporation of tetrazine moieties on polymer chains requires multistep synthetic pathways and a post‐polymerization step leading to functional polymeric materials. Such approaches involve separate syntheses of polymer and the molecule which will be employed in modification. Herein, we introduce a straightforward synthetic approach for direct synthesis of tetrazine groups on polymers as side chains. As model systems, tetrazine functional poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide)‐and poly(ethylene glycol)‐based polymers from corresponding precursor polymers with nitrile moieties as pendant groups are prepared and IEDDA Click Reaction is achieved with trans‐cyclooctene derivatives. The click reaction is monitored by both NMR and UV–vis spectroscopies. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2019 , 57, 673–680     

Suzuki反应中催化体系的研究进展

随着过渡金属催化的交叉偶联反应的出现,有机合成化学在20世纪的最后25年得到了快速的发展,并且这些反应的重要性被普遍认可.其中,Suzuki偶联反应因其多功能性、兼容性和对包括材料科学和药物合成在内的多种学科的关键贡献,而占据了更加特殊的地位.尽管到2010年为止Suzuki反应已取得重大进展,但随着可持续和绿色化学发展的需求,Suzuki反应的催化体系仍待进一步优化提高.这里概述的催化剂为C-C键的构建提供了方便和绿色的合成途径.在这篇综述中,我们总结了科研工作者对于Suzuki反应在改进催化剂制备策略、优化催化反应条件、提高催化剂重复利用性能和降低催化剂成本方面做的一系列研究.     

Establishing the synthetic origin of amphetamines by 2H NMR spectroscopy

Nine samples of N-acetyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (N-acetyl-MDA), prepared according to the most common synthetic procedures, are submitted to (2)H NMR spectroscopy. The relative deuterium content at the various sites of the molecule is shown to depend on its synthetic history. The technique provides a chemical fingerprint of N-acetyl-MDAs and it can be used to trace back the precursor materials and the synthetic pathways employed in the preparation of the samples.     

A planning strategy for diversity-oriented synthesis

In contrast to target-oriented synthesis (TOS) and medicinal or combinatorial chemistry, which aim to access precise or dense regions of chemistry space, diversity-oriented synthesis (DOS) populates chemical space broadly with small-molecules having diverse structures. The goals of DOS include the development of pathways leading to the efficient (three- to five-step) synthesis of collections of small molecules having skeletal and stereochemical diversity with defined coordinates in chemical space. Ideally, these pathways also yield compounds having the potential to attach appendages site- and stereoselectively to a variety of attachment sites during a post-screening, maturation stage. The diverse skeletons and stereochemistries ensure that the appendages can be positioned in multiple orientations about the surface of the molecules. TOS as well as medicinal and combinatorial chemistries have been advanced by the development of retrosynthetic analysis. Although the distinct goals of DOS do not permit the application of retrosynthetic concepts and thinking, these foundations are being built on, by using parallel logic, to develop a complementary procedure known as forward-synthetic analysis. This analysis facilitates synthetic planning, communication, and teaching in this evolving discipline.     

"Common synthetic scaffolds" in the synthesis of structurally diverse natural products

Selected natural products have long been considered as desirable targets for total synthesis due to their unique biological properties and their challenging structural complexity. Laboratory synthesis of natural compounds usually relies on target-oriented synthesis, involving the production, isolation and purification of successive intermediates, requiring multiple steps to arrive to the final product. A far more economical approach using common synthetic scaffolds that can be readily transformed through biomimetic-like pathways to a range of structurally diverse natural products has been evolved in the last decade, leading synthesis to new directions. This tutorial review critically presents the hallmarks in this field.     

Transition metal catalyzed nucleophilic allylic substitution: activation of allylic alcohols via π-allylic species

Modern organic synthesis now requires efficient atom economical synthetic methods operating under greener pathways to achieve C-C and C-heteroatom bond formation. Direct activation of allylic alcohols in the presence of transition metal catalysts leading to electrophilic π-allyl metal intermediates represents such a promising target in the field of nucleophilic allylation reactions. During the last decade, this topic of recognized importance has become an emerging area, and selected transition metals, sometimes associated with alcohol activators, have brought elegant solutions for performing allylic substitution directly from alcohols in a regio, stereo and enantioselective manner.     

Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight/time-of-flight tandem mass spectra of poly(butylene adipate)

Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight/time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS/MS) was employed to analyze four poly(butylene adipate) (PBAd) oligomers and to investigate their fragmentation pathways as a continuation of our work on the MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS/MS study of synthetic polymers. MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS/MS analysis was performed on oligomers terminated by carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, methyl adipate and hydroxyl groups, dihydroxyl groups, and dicarboxyl groups. The sodium adducts of these oligomers were selected as precursor ions. Different end groups do not influence the fragmentation of sodiated polyester oligomers and similar series of product ions were observed in all the MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS/MS spectra. According to the structures of the most abundant product ions identified in the present work, three fragmentation pathways have been proposed to occur most frequently in PBAd: beta-hydrogen-transfer rearrangement, leading to the selective cleavage of the --O--CH(2)-- bonds; --CH(2)--CH(2)-- (beta--beta) bond cleavage in the adipate moiety; and ester bond scission.     

Towards a Synthetic Biology Toolset for Metallocluster Enzymes in Biosynthetic Pathways: What We Know and What We Need

Microbes are routinely engineered to synthesize high-value chemicals from renewable materials through synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. Microbial biosynthesis often relies on expression of heterologous biosynthetic pathways, i.e., enzymes transplanted from foreign organisms. Metallocluster enzymes are one of the most ubiquitous family of enzymes involved in natural product biosynthesis and are of great biotechnological importance. However, the functional expression of recombinant metallocluster enzymes in live cells is often challenging and represents a major bottleneck. The activity of metallocluster enzymes requires essential supporting pathways, involved in protein maturation, electron supply, and/or enzyme stability. Proper function of these supporting pathways involves specific protein–protein interactions that remain poorly characterized and are often overlooked by traditional synthetic biology approaches. Consequently, engineering approaches that focus on enzymatic expression and carbon flux alone often overlook the particular needs of metallocluster enzymes. This review highlights the biotechnological relevance of metallocluster enzymes and discusses novel synthetic biology strategies to advance their industrial application, with a particular focus on iron-sulfur cluster enzymes. Strategies to enable functional heterologous expression and enhance recombinant metallocluster enzyme activity in industrial hosts include: (1) optimizing specific maturation pathways; (2) improving catalytic stability; and (3) enhancing electron transfer. In addition, we suggest future directions for developing microbial cell factories that rely on metallocluster enzyme catalysis.