Daphnicyclidins J and K, unique polycyclic alkaloids from Daphniphyllum humile

Two Daphniphyllum alkaloids with unprecedented polycyclic skeletons, daphnicyclidins J (1) and K (2), have been isolated from the stems of Daphniphyllum humile, and the structures and relative stereochemistry were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data. The absolute stereochemistry of 1 was established by chemical correlation with a known-related alkaloid, daphnicyclidin D (3), through a modified Polonovski reaction.     

Macropodumines A-C: novel pentacyclic alkaloids with an unusual skeleton or zwitterion moiety from Daphniphyllum macropodum Miq

Three novel alkaloids, macropodumines A-C (1-3), were isolated from the stem of Daphniphyllum macropodum Miq. Interestingly, the structure of macropodumine A (1) was characterized as having a fused pentacyclic system including an unusual eleven-membered macrolactone ring, whereas macropodumine B (2) contains a rare cyclopentadienyl carbanion, which is stabilized as a zwitterion by an internal iminium cation. The structures of these new metabolites were established on the basis of their detailed spectroscopic analysis. In particular, the unique structure of zwitterion 2 was further confirmed by using single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Synthesis of novel 2-azabicyclo[2.2.0]- and [2.1.1]hexanols

Methyl- and phenyl-substituted N-(ethoxycarbonyl)-2-azabicyclo[2.2.0]hex-5-enes 6 were reacted with NBS in wet DMSO to afford bromohydrins. Mixtures of unrearranged 6-exo-bromo-5-endo-hydroxy-2-azabicyclo[2.2.0]hexanes 7a,b and rearranged 5-anti-bromo-6-anti-hydroxy-2-azabicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes 8a,b were formed stereoselectively from the parent alkene 6a and 4-methyl alkene 6b. The 5-methyl alkene 6c affords only unrearranged bromohydrin 7c and dibromohydrin 9. By contrast, solely rearranged 3-endo-substituted-2-azabicyclo[2.1.1]hexane bromohydrins 8d-f result from additions to 3-endo-methyl alkene 6d, 3-endo-4-dimethyl alkene 6e, and 3-endo-phenyl alkene 6f. As an alternative route to bromohydrins, the parent 5,6-exo-epoxide 10a and 5-endo-methyl-5,6-exo-epoxide 10b were ring opened with bromine/triphenylphosphine to afford unrearranged 5-endo-bromo-6-exo-hydroxy-2-azabicyclo[2.2.0]hexanes 11a,b, while the 3-endo-methyl epoxide 10c afforded solely the rearranged 5-anti-bromo-6-anti-hydroxy-3-exo-methyl-2-azabicyclo[2.1.1]hexane isomer 8g. Tributyltin hydride reduction of bromohydrins 7a,b and 11a afforded novel 2-azabicyclo[2.2.0]hexan-5-ols 13a,b and -6-ol 14, and bromohydrins 8a,b, 8d-g afforded new 2-azabicyclo[2.1.1]-hexan-5-ols 15a,b and 15d-g.     

Two novel alkaloids with a unique fused hexacyclic skeleton from Daphniphyllum subverticillatum

Two novel major alkaloids, deoxycalyciphylline B (1) and deoxyisocalyciphylline B (2) with a unique fused hexacyclic skeleton, together with a quite recently reported alkaloid calyciphylline B (3), were isolated from the stem of Daphniphyllum subverticillatum. Their structures were established by spectral methods and chemical evidence, especially 2D NMR techniques. The structure of 1 was further confirmed by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction determination.     

Daphmanidins C and D, novel pentacyclic alkaloids from Daphniphyllum teijsmanii

[structure: see text] Two novel alkaloids with an unprecedented fused-pentacyclic skeleton, daphmanidins C (1) and D (2), have been isolated from the leaves of Daphniphyllum teijsmanii, and the structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data. The relative stereochemistry of 1 and 2 was assigned by combination of NOESY correlations and a simulation analysis. Daphmanidin C (1) elevated activity of NGF biosynthesis.     

Calyciphyllines A and B,two novel hexacyclic alkaloids from Daphniphyllum calycinum

[structure: see text] Two types of Daphniphyllum alkaloids with unprecedented fused-hexacyclic ring systems, calyciphyllines A (1) and B (2), have been isolated from the leaves of Daphniphyllum calycinum (Daphniphyllaceae), and the structures and relative stereochemistry were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data.     

Konsekutive umlagerungen eines 2-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octen-derivates in das 1-azatricyclo[3.2.1.O2,7]- und das 6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-system

In contrast to similar ring system the O-tosyl derivative 2 is rearranged exclusively to the tricyclic aziridine 4. Further tosylation produces the bicyclic tosyl amide 5. The corresponding O-benzoyl-derivatives 6 rearrange in the usual manner with π-assistence to give 7.     

Eleuthesides and Their Analogs: XIII. Synthesis of Bicyclo[6.2.1]undecane System from Cyclohex-2-en-1-one

A short synthetic route to bicyclo[6.2.1]undec-9-ene-2,6-dione has been developed on the basis of retro-aldol reaction of 7-hydroxytricyclo[6.2.1.0^2,7]undec-9-en-3-one obtained from the Diels–Alder adducts of 3-tosylcyclohex-2-en-1-one with cyclopentadiene.     

Paxdaphnidines A and B, novel penta- and tetracyclic alkaloids from Daphniphyllum paxianum

Two novel alkaloids, paxdaphnidine A (1) with a unique pentacyclic skeleton and paxdaphnidine B (2) with an uncommon tetracyclic skeleton, were isolated from the stems and leaves of Daphniphyllum paxianum. Their structures were established by spectral methods, especially two-dimensional NMR techniques ((1)H-(1)H COSY, HSQC, HMBC, and NOESY).     

Tactics for the asymmetric preparation of 2-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and 2-azabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane scaffolds

In this contribution, two methods are presented for the removal of benzyl-type protecting groups attached to the nitrogen atom of 2-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and 2-azabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane systems. The first, based on the Polonovski reaction, is suitable for [3.1.0] systems. The second relies on an elimination process, starting from derivatives of O-methyl phenylglycinol, and is more general in terms of the substrates tolerated. Secondary bicyclic cyclopropylamines, including enantiomerically pure molecules, can thus be accessed. These compounds are then ready for further functionalisation.     

3-氧杂-8-氮杂双环[3.2.1]辛烷盐酸盐的合成

以己二酸为初始原料,依次经酰氯化,溴代,苄胺环合,水解,还原,脱水环合,氢解脱苄和成盐等8步反应,合成了3-氧杂-8-氮杂双环[3.2.1]辛烷盐酸盐,总收率23%,纯度100%,其结构经1H NMR确证。     

Angustimine and angustifolimine: two new alkaloids from Daphniphyllum angustifolium

Two new alkaloids, angustimine (1) featuring an unprecedented skeleton, and angustifolimine (2) being a rare diamino Daphniphyllum alkaloid, were isolated from Daphniphyllum angustifolium. Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic analysis. The biosynthetic origin of 1 was postulated. Cytotoxic activities of 1 and 2 were tested, and all of them were inactive.     

Stereoselective synthesis of 2e-phenyl-4e-hydroxy-1-azaspiro[5.5]undecane

6-Phenylspiro(1-aza-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-cyclohexane) was synthesized by cyclization of N-benzylidene-1-allyl-1-cyclohexylamine N-oxide, and its reduction splitting yielded 2e-phenyl-4e-hydroxy-1-azaspiro[5.5]undecane.Russian People's Friendship University, Moscow 117198. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 77–80, January, 1998.     

Functionalized 2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanes. III.1 reductive rearrangement of an hexahydro-2-oxopyrano[3,2-b]pyridine

Reduction of 5-benzoyl-8-methyl-2-oxo-3,4,4a,5,6,7-hexahydro-2H-pyrano[3,2-b] pyridine ($\text{1}$) with lithium aluminium hydride afforded (1R^*,5S^*,6R^*,9S^*)-2-benzyl-5-methyl-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-6,9-diol ($\text{2}$).     

Daphlongeranines A and B, two novel alkaloids possessing unprecedented skeletons from Daphniphyllum longeracemosum

Two novel alkaloids, daphlongeranines A (1) and B (2), with an unprecedented ring system, were isolated from the fruits of Daphniphyllum longeracemosum. Their unique structures and relative stereochemistries were established on the basis of spectroscopic and single-crystal diffraction analysis. The proposed biosynthetic pathway was also discussed. Compounds 1 and 2 showed weak inhibition on platelet aggregation.     

Conformational properties and chiroptical spectra of lactams and thiolactams with 2-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2- and 3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane skeletons

The CD spectra of several bicyclic lactams and thiolactams were measured in different solvents. The concentration dependence of the spectra observed in hydrocarbon solvents was attributed to shifts in the equilibrium between monomer and hydrogen-bonded dimer forms. The CD of some compounds is characterized by unusually strong Cotton effects resulting from non-planarity of the amide bonds due to internal strain of the bicyclic skeletons. The X-ray crystallographic structures of 2a,c, 3b,d and 4a,b showed different degrees of distortion of the amide or thioamide moieties from planarity, which causes inherent chirality of the chromophores and profoundly affects the Cotton effect sign and magnitude. This distortion also restricts application of the sector rules for prediction of the n–π^* CD sign, since they can be used only for compounds with planar chromophores.     

Efficient alkali iodide promoted F-fluoroethylations with 2-[F]fluoroethyl tosylate and 1-bromo-2-[F]fluoroethane

Radiochemical ¹⁸F-fluorination yields of several compounds using the secondary labelling precursors 2-[¹⁸F]fluoroethyl tosylate ([¹⁸F]FETos) and 1-bromo-2-[¹⁸F]fluoroethane ([¹⁸F]BFE) could be considerably enhanced by the addition of an alkali iodide. The radiochemical yield of [¹⁸F]fluoroethyl choline for example could be doubled with [¹⁸F]BFE and increased from 13% to ≈80% with [¹⁸F]FETos. By addition of alkali iodide to the precursor, the ¹⁸F-fluoroethylation yields of established radiopharmaceuticals, especially in the case of automated syntheses, could be significantly increased without major changes of the reaction conditions.