Synthesis of chalcones and flavanones using Julia-Kocienski olefination

A new application of Julia-Kocienski olefination for the synthesis of chalcones and flavanones has been described. 2-(Benzo[d]thiazol-2-ylsulfonyl)-1-phenylethanones have been developed as new reagents for direct Julia-Kocienski olefination with aldehydes in the presence of a base, afforded chalcones in good to excellent yields. Whereas, 2-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-ylsulfonyl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone reacted with the aromatic aldehydes to furnish flavanones in good yields via one-pot intra-molecular cyclization.     

Thin-layer chromatography of isomeric pairs of chalkones and flavanones

Summary A fundamental two-dimensional thin-layer chromatographic technique using silica gel as adsorbent for the detection and identification of isomeric pairs of chalkones and flovanones is described. The proposed method is simple, inexpensive and needs no sophisticated instruments.     

两种吲唑合成方法的改进

苯乙烯类吲唑衍生物是一类重要的类胰岛素生长因素1受体抑制剂。本文介绍了它的两种合成原料：6-氯-3-甲基吲唑和6-氟-3-羰甲基吲唑的合成方法,并对以邻卤苯羰基类化合物为原料生成苯腙再分子内环化和吲哚的重氮化反应这两种方法进行了改进。改进后的方法产率大大提高,反应时间缩短,后处理简化,更利于吲唑类化合物的大规模生产,对...     

Enantioselective biomimetic cyclization of 2′-hydroxychalcones to flavanones

A new family of organocatalysts based on aminoquinoline and pyrrolidine have been developed and shown to catalyze the direct and highly enantioselective cyclization of 2′-hydroxychalcones in imitation of the natural process of chalcone cyclization. The straightforward synthetic process occurs under mild reaction conditions, tolerates moisture and air, and gives an enantiomeric excess up to 99%. This approach provides a facile and efficient access to chiral flavanones.     

Intramolecular Heck cyclization to the galanthamine-type alkaloids: total synthesis of (±)-lycoramine

A novel approach towards the construction of the galanthamine skeleton was demonstrated by the total synthesis of (±)-lycoramine. The key steps include a Pd-catalyzed intramolecular cyclization to form the seven-membered azepane ring and a spontaneous intramolecular Michael addition to afford the five-membered furan ring. This synthetic route has also been demonstrated to be useful for the preparation of novel derivatives with simplified galanthamine skeletons.     

含内环化A_a－B_b，C_c缩聚反应的溶胶－凝胶分配

结合Ａａ－Ｂｂ，Ｃｃ型缩聚反应，给出了溶胶中含内环化的溶胶－凝胶分配公式及凝胶化条件。     

A high yielding, one-pot synthesis of O,S-dialkyl dithiocarbonates from alcohols using Mitsunobu’s reagent

A novel Mitsunobu-based protocol has been developed for the synthesis of O,S-dialkyl dithiocarbonates from a variety of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols using carbon disulfide, in good to excellent yields. This protocol is mild and efficient compared to other reported methods.     

Synthesis of the spiro fused β-lactone-γ-lactam segment of oxazolomycin

An effective synthetic strategy for construction of the novel spiro-bicyclic β-lactone-γ-lactam system present in oxazolomycin has been demonstrated. The 3,4-disubstituted pyrrolidine ring system was constructed via an Evans aldol reaction. The spiro-β-lactone ring was elaborated from a gem-hydroxymethyl moiety that was successfully installed by an aldol followed by a crossed Cannizzaro reaction.     

Improved and new syntheses of potential molecular electronics devices

New syntheses of ethyl and nitro substituted oligo(phenylene ethynylene)s (OPEs) have been developed. To further explore whether the presence of nitro functionality in OPEs leads to switching and memory capabilities, new nitro substituted OPEs have been designed and synthesized. An isatogen-based system, a structure that is isomeric to the nitro OPE, has been synthesized. Additionally, pyridine-based and chromium-based compounds have been synthesized. We surmise that redox reactions of these candidates may impart switching capabilities and electrochemical studies are shown. U-shaped OPEs were synthesized to inhibit leakage of metals deposited during formation of top contacts on self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). The OPEs contain either thiol-based moieties or isonitrile groups to enable formation of SAMs on metal substrates.     

A novel approach for the synthesis of α-aminonitriles using Mitsunobu’s reagent under solvent-free conditions

A highly efficient, one-pot, three-component, solvent-free protocol for the synthesis of α-aminonitriles starting from their corresponding carbonyl compounds, amines, using Mitsunobu’s reagent has been developed. Diversity of α-aminonitriles has been synthesized in good to excellent yields (80-99%) using various kinds of aldehydes/ketones and a variety of amines.     

Optimization of flavanones extraction by modulating differential solvent densities and centrifuge temperatures

Understanding the factors influencing flavonone extraction is critical for the knowledge in sample preparation. The present study was focused on the extraction parameters such as solvent, heat, centrifugal speed, centrifuge temperature, sample to solvent ratio, extraction cycles, sonication time, microwave time and their interactions on sample preparation. Flavanones were analyzed in a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and later identified by liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (LC-MS). The five flavanones were eluted by a binary mobile phase with 0.03% phosphoric acid and acetonitrile in 20 min and detected at 280 nm, and later identified by mass spectral analysis. Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and dimethyl formamide (DMF) had optimum extraction levels of narirutin, naringin, neohesperidin, didymin and poncirin compared to methanol (MeOH), ethanol (EtOH) and acetonitrile (ACN). Centrifuge temperature had a significant effect on flavanone distribution in the extracts. The DMSO and DMF extracts had homogeneous distribution of flavanones compared to MeOH, EtOH and ACN after centrifugation. Furthermore, ACN showed clear phase separation due to differential densities in the extracts after centrifugation. The number of extraction cycles significantly increased the flavanone levels during extraction. Modulating the sample to solvent ratio increased naringin quantity in the extracts. Current research provides critical information on the role of centrifuge temperature, extraction solvent and their interactions on flavanone distribution in extracts.     

An efficient, one-pot, synthesis of dithiocarbamates from the corresponding alcohols using Mitsunobu’s reagent

A Mitsunobu-based protocol has been developed for the synthesis of dithiocarbamates from the corresponding alcohols using carbon disulfide and amines in good to excellent yields. This protocol is mild, chemoselective and efficient compared to other reported methods.     

A novel route to synthesize libraries of quinoxalines via Petasis methodology in two synthetic operations

This Letter reveals an innovative and facile procedure to prepare quinoxalines in two synthetic steps. The microwave assisted Petasis reaction is followed by the acid mediated unmasking of an internal amino nucleophile, cyclodehydration and oxidation to give collections of quinoxalines in good to excellent yields.     

新型多取代2,7-萘二甲酸二乙酯的合成

以4,6-二甲基-2-甲氧基-1,3-苯二甲酸二乙酯为原料,经Micheal加成、环化、溴化、消除等5步反应,合成新型的多取代2,7-萘二甲酸二乙酯.该合成路线步骤少,收率高,反应条件温和.产物中的4个新化合物的结构均经元素分析、核磁共振、红外光谱和质谱确证.     

A high yielding, one-pot synthesis of dialkyl carbonates from alcohols using Mitsunobu’s reagent

A Mitsunobu-based protocol has been developed for the synthesis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical dialkylcarbonates from a variety of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols using gaseous carbon dioxide, in good to excellent yields. This protocol is mild and efficient compared to other reported methods.     

Progress towards the total synthesis of 2,3-dihydroxytrinervitanes

Intramolecular Diels-Alder approach to construct the fused AB ring of trinervitane has been demonstrated efficiently. The key intermediate for the Diels-Alder cyclization has been achieved following highly stereoselective Julia-Kocienski olefination, Sharpless epoxidation and Evan’s asymmetric alkylation as the key reactions.     

Iridium-catalyzed annulation between 1,2-diarylethanone and 3-aminopropanol toward site-specific 2,3-diaryl pyridines

An iridium-catalyzed annulation between 1,2-diarylethanone and 3-aminopropanol was developed, leading to site specific 2,3-diarylpyridines in moderate yields. 3-Aminopropanol served as both a four-atom component and solvent during this procedure, releasing water as a clean by-product. The reaction may proceed with sequential imine formation, alcohol oxidation and intramolecular cyclization by Knoevenagel reaction.     

Synthesis and novel reactivities of several 1,9-dithiaalkane-bridged thianthrene 10-oxides

The irreversible photolytic axial to equatorial change (3ax-4ax→3eq-4eq) and the irreversible thermal equatorial to axial change (3eq-4eq→3ax-4ax) of the S-O configuration were first observed. Meanwhile, the shorter 1,9-bridged derivative (2ax) exhibited the interesting photolytic degradation, affording 1,9-dithiadibenzothiophene (5) by the elimination of SO and ethylene.     

Determination of flavanones in Citrus juices by means of one- and two-dimensional liquid chromatography

1-D and 2-D comprehensive (LC×LC) liquid chromatography methods have been developed and compared for the separation and quantification of flavanones in various Citrus juices. 1-D analyses were carried out on a superficially porous C18 column, whereas the 2-D LC approach was composed of a polyethylene glycol silica narrow-bore column packed with totally porous particles in the first dimension (D1) and a superficially porous C18 column in the second dimension (D2). Low-selectivity correlations were ensured by the complementary separation mechanisms offered by the D1 and D2 columns. Quantification was carried out both manually and by means of a software capable of detecting and quantifying each peak from the 2-D plot. Limit of detection (LOD) values as low as 0.023 μg/mL were obtained for hesperidin used as reference material for 1-D LC analyses, whereas values as high as 0.432 μg/mL were obtained by comprehensive LC. This discrepancy can be traced back to the minor sensitivity experienced in comprehensive LC due to both sample dilution in D1 and the high flow rates employed in D2. On the other hand, the separation capabilities of the LC×LC approach allowed to reduce the interferences coming from the matrix and to achieve the separation of some critical pairs, e.g. hesperidin/naringin difficult to accomplish in 1-D LC.     

Stereoselective synthesis of morphine fragments trans- and cis-octahydro-1H-benzo[4,5]furo[3,2-e]isoquinolines

A stereoselective synthesis of the ACNO partial structures of morphine has been developed. Palladium-catalyzed cyclization of carbamate 2 provided the tetracyclic (ACNO) 3-ethoxycarbonyl-9-methoxy-2,3,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-1H-benzofuro[3,2-e]isoquinoline (14); while treatment of 5-(2-bromo-6-methoxyphenoxy)-2-methyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroisoquinoline (8) under the same reaction condition gave 8a-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8a-octahydroisoquinoline (11) via an unusual Claisen rearrangement. 9-Methoxy-3-methyl-2,3,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-1H-benzofuro[3,2-e]isoquinoline (7) was successfully transformed to trans-octahydroisoquinoline 3 and cis-octahydroisoquinoline 4 via catalytical hydrogenation over PtO₂ and chemical reduction with acidic NaBH₄, respectively.