Benzotriazole-mediated alkoxyalkylation and acyloxyalkylation

Reactions of readily available and stable 1-(α-alkoxyalkyl)benzotriazoles type 9a,b and 10a-d with a variety of silyl enol ethers 11 or 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds 13 give the expected ketones 12a-l (60-92%), β-keto esters 14a,b (62-67%), and malonates 14c,d (79-88%) in which a tetrahydrofuran or tetrahydropyran moiety has been introduced at the α position. 1-(Benzotriazol-1-yl)alkyl esters 7 are converted by cyanide anion into cyanohydrin esters 15a-i (55-98%).     

Polypropylene,modified with some oligoesters

Miscibility of polypropylene with some oligoesters was evaluated by optical wedge interference microscopy. Mechanical, thermal, rheological and relaxation properties were studied. Compatibility between the polymers and modifying agents was shown to have a marked effect on stress-strain properties as well as on the structure and melting characteristics of the modified polymers.     

Synthesis of oligoesters from oxalic acid and glycerol

A new synthesis for the polycondensation of oxalic acid and glycerol was used. Polycondensation was carried out in the presence of compounds that do not dissolve oxalic acid and glycerol, but form an azeotropic mixture with water below 100°C. Anhydrous oxalic acid and oxalic acid dihydrate was used for the synthesis of oligoesters. The decarboxylation proceeds parallel with polycondensation of oxalic acid and glycerol was investigated. Decarboxylation of carboxyl groups of glycerol monooxalate was found to be accelerated by the arrangement of primary and secondary hydroxyl groups in the glycerol molecule in the 1,2 position.     

Insight into lipase-catalyzed formation of macrocyclic oligoesters

A detailed study of a mild lipase-catalyzed route to cyclic ester oligomers based on diester and diol monomers is provided. A systematic variation of acyl donor and acceptor substrates enabled us to relate cyclization to their structural elements and elucidate the role of the immobilized Candida antarctica lipase B (Novozym 435) in this process. Moreover, its potential for optimization and as a tool for the production of cyclic oligoesters as monomers was investigated. For instance, a series of cyclic oligoesters of di-, tri-, tetra- and pentaethylene terephthalate was obtained in excellent purities (>99%) and conversions. Furthermore, 2,5- and 2,6-pyridinodicarboxylate combined with diethylene glycol yielded high amounts of cyclic oligoesters. Also cyclic oligoesters of propylene terephthalate were produced in good purity (84%) in toluene at moderate temperature (70 °C at 285 mbar). In some cases the cyclic dimer with rotational C2 symmetry was preferentially obtained.     

Epoxy networks modified by unsaturated oligoesters and acrylates or methacrylates

We have studied the formation of networks on the basis of an epoxy resin called ED-20, the same resin modified with tert -butylhydroperoxide (called ED-20P), unsaturated oligoesters and polyethylenepolyamine in the presence of acrylates and methacrylates at 20°C, 100°C and 130°C. The gel-fraction contents in the blends and the pendulum damping hardness of films made from the blends have been determined. The progress of gelation has been related to the composition, time and crosslinking temperature. The presence of peroxide groups enhances the extent of gelation. When those groups are present, acrylates and methacrylates provide still higher values of the ultimate gel fractions, acting as diluents (lowering viscosity of the initial blends) and simultaneously as crosslinking agents. The pedulum damping hardness tests for organic films performed as a function of time provide results parallel to those obtained by the gel fraction determination via Soxhlett extraction with acetone. Thus, both methods can be used to pursue the progress of gelation.     

Cyclic oligoesters as potential materials for polymer nanocomposite production

Publications dedicated to cyclic oligoesters based on cyclic butylene terephthalate were analyzed and summarized. The features of their preparation and structure and their properties were considered with a special focus on advantages and disadvantages of the methods of their preparation: polycondensation at high dilution and depolymerization. The prospects of application of cyclic butylene terephthalate for polymer nanocomposite production were demonstrated. A development strategy for this research area was suggested.

     

Synthesis of oligoesters and polyesters from oxalic acid and ethylene glycol

High molecular weight poly(ethylene oxalate) with fiber-forming properties was obtained from oxalic acid and ethylene glycol. The process was carried out on two stages in the melt. A new method was used for aliphatic oligoester synthesis in the melt, because the decomposition of oxalic acid takes place in the presence of glycol. The process was carried out at low temperatures with azeotropic water removal. Investigations of the polycondensation of oxalic acid and ethylene glycol with a compound forming a heteroazeotrope with water showed that the process is subject to the general laws of the polycondensation in melt: it depends on the ratio of initial components, presence of accelerating compounds, etc. However, the reaction time of polycondensation was dependent on the stirring intensity. High molecular weight poly(ethylene oxalate) was obtained by oligomer polycondensation in the melt. Thorium carbonate and tin dichloride were used as catalysts.     

HET acid based oligoesters - TGA/FTIR studies

One of the important reactive halogenated dicarboxylic acids used in the synthesis of flame retardant unsaturated polyester resins is 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachlorobicyclo [2.2.1] hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid (HET acid). In the present investigation four different oligoesters are synthesized using HET acid as the diacid component and 1,2-ethane diol, 1,2-propane diol, 1,3-propane diol and 1,4-butane diol as the aliphatic diols. Melt condensation technique in vacuum is used for the synthesis of the oligoesters. The number average molecular weights of the oligoesters are determined using end group analysis. The degree of polymerization is estimated to be 3-5. The structural characterization is done using FTIR and NMR (¹H and ¹³C) techniques. In the present investigation, TGA-FTIR studies for the different oligoesters are carried out in nitrogen atmosphere. The materials are heated from ambient to 600 °C at a heating rate of 20 °C/min. The main volatile products identified are CO, HCl, H₂O, CO₂, hexachlorocyclopentadiene and HET acid/anhydride. The evolution profile of these materials with respect to the structure of the oligoesters is discussed in detail and presented. The importance of β-hydrogens in the diol component and the plausible mechanism for the flame retardant behavior of these oligoesters are presented.     

Synthesis and ion transport activity of oligoesters containing an environment-sensitive fluorophore

A series of oligoesters based on a rigid triphenyl-diyne core is described. The molecules were readily synthesized from key intermediates, and retained good solubility properties. One of the compounds displayed modest ion transport activity in vesicles, was capable of forming highly conducting single channels in planar bilayers and exhibited an irregular non-linear current-voltage response. All the reported molecules had minimal aqueous fluorescence while being highly fluorescent in less-polar media including lipid vesicles; their partitioning into the membrane could be monitored by a significant blue-shift and increase in fluorescence intensity, as well as a decreased extent of quenching in vesicles over that in water. The combined data indicated that the compounds are highly aggregated in aqueous solution, which limits their membrane partitioning and ion transport activity, in agreement with mechanisms proposed for other 'simple' oligoester channels.     

New epoxy-terminated oligoesters: Precursors to totally biodegradable networks

Two types of novel biodegradable epoxy resins, carrying cycloaliphatic-epoxy and glycidyl ester end-groups, have been synthesized from hydroxy-telechelic oligoesters. The cycloaliphatic-epoxy end-groups were based on either methyl cis-4-cyclohexene-2-(carboxylic acid)-1-carboxylate or 3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid. These compounds were reacted with hydroxy-telechelic poly(ε-caprolactone-co-D ,L -lactide) oligoesters, yielding cycloaliphatic-olefin-terminated oligomers. Conversion of the olefin to the epoxide groups was achieved using a phase transfer epoxidation with an inorganic peracid derived from the reaction of phosphoric acid, sodium tungstate, and hydrogen peroxide. Aliquat 336, a quaternary ammonium salt, acted as the phase transfer catalyst. Nearly theoretical conversion of hydroxy to epoxy end-groups was achieved in only one case, however, alternative variations of this method of synthesis show promise. To prepare glycidyl ester-terminated prepolymers, hydroxy-telechelic poly(ε-caprolactone) oligoesters were reacted with succinic anhydride, in 1,2-dichloroethane with 1-methylimidazole as catalyst, resulting in (carboxylic acid)-terminated oligomers. After conversion of the end-groups to the potassium carboxylate salt by titration with methanolic KOH, the isolated salt was dried and reacted with epibromohydrin in acetonitrile at reflux, using an 18-C-6 crown ether as the phase transfer catalyst, thus preparing the (glycidyl ester)-telechelic prepolymer. Epoxide equivalent weights differed by 2.7–7.1% from the theoretical values. These cycloaliphatic-epoxide and glycidyl ester-terminated prepolymers may be crosslinked with anhydrides or amines, respectively, to produce totally bioabsorbable networks. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

A novel method for the facile synthesis of depsipeptides

A one pot, high yield synthesis of depsipeptides is described involving room temperature condensation of hindered substrates (N-Boc amino acids and benzyl α-hydroxy esters) in the presence of DCC and a dialkylaminopyridine. In this manner previously inaccessible depsipeptides were prepared.     

New aromatic oligoesters and their use in the synthesis of heat-resistant polyurethane coatings

For manufacturing new varnish polyurethane coatings with high hardness and elasticity at maintaining adhesion and strength properties oligoester diols were synthesized based on hydroxyethylated diphenylpropane derivatives and aromatic dicarboxylic acids.     

Hydrolytic stability of oligoesters: comparison of steric with anchimeric effects

A comparison of steric and anchimeric effects on the hydrolytic stability of polyesters was studied. Twelve monomers were selected based on their propensity toward steric and anchimeric interactions: adipic acid, isophthalic acid, phthalic anhydride, hexahydrophthalic anhydride, 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, maleic anhydride, ethylene glycol, 1,2-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol 1,4-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, and neopentyl glycol. Hydroxyl terminated oligoesters consisting of one diacid and one diol and one hydroxyl terminated oligoester consisting of two diacids and one diol were prepared. The hydrolytic stability was evaluated in an acetone/water solution. The acid number was monitored as a function of time. It was found that telechelic groups favor anchimeric interactions, while steric groups determine the rate of hydrolysis for the main chain.     

Solid phase library synthesis of cyclic depsipeptides: aurilide and aurilide analogues

A solid-phase combinatorial synthesis approach toward the cyclic depsipeptide aurilide (1) and related analogues is described. The peptide moiety 2 was assembled on trityl linker-functionalized SynPhase Crowns using an Fmoc strategy. Optimization of the tetrapeptide assembly 5 was carried out using parallel multiple synthesis and LC/MS analysis. The aliphatic moiety 3a was coupled with the solid-supported 2 using DIC/HOBt. Following deprotection and cleavage of linear precursor 26, macrocyclization was achieved under high dilution conditions. Removal of the methylthiomethyl protecting group provided aurilide (1) in 11% overall yield. Synthesis of a combinatorial library of aurilide derivatives 4 was accomplished with a similar protocol using the TranSort technique.     

Application of ruthenium-induced macrocyclization for the construction of macrocyclic depsipeptides

The synthesis of a biaryl ether containing macrocyclic depsipeptide 1 was achieved in 6% overall yield. The desired macrocycle was constructed by cyclization of a phenol into eta(6)-ruthenium complex. The ruthenium metal was subsequently photolytically deprotected to obtain the macrocycle 1.