A Facile Approach to γ,δ-Unsaturated Amides

A convenient synthesis of γ-substituted γ,δ-unsaturated amides by modified Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction of γ-diethoxyphosphorylbutyric acid (1) with aldehydes is described.     

A Facile Convergent Approach to Octopus Polyestrone

IntroductionDendrimersarehighlybranchedlnonodispersepolymers'.ThroughjudiciouschoiceofbranchedbuiIdingblocksandftnctionalgroup,onecanpreciseIycontroltheirshape,dimension,density,polarity,flexibilityandsolubility,givingrisetouniquephysicalandchemicalproperties'.Inthelastdecadedendrimershaveattractedeverincreasingattentioninorganic.super-molecular'polymerchemistryandcoordinationchemistry.andhavebeenwide]yusedascatalyst'-micellemimicry',immuno-diagnostics',andgene-deliveringvectors'etc.Theconnec…     

A Facile Approach to Regioselective 1-O-Deacylation of Peracylated Glycopyranoses

The regioselective 1-O-deacylation of peracylated glycopyranoses 1a-d with zinc chloride and zinc oxide in THE/MeOH gave the corresponding tetra-O-acylglycopyranoses 2a-d in good yields.     

A New Approach to α—Bromochalcones

α-Bromo benzolymethylene triphenylphosphorane 3 has been synthesized by the reaction of benzoylmethylene triphenylphosphorane 1 with N-bromosuccinimide in the yield of 87% and can react with aromatic aldehydes 4 to give α-bromochalcones 5 in good yields.     

A Versatile Platform to Generate Shell-Cross-Linked Uniform Π-Conjugated Nanofibers with Controllable Length,High Morphological Stability,and Facile Surface Tailorability

Living crystallization-driven self-assembly (CDSA) has emerged as an efficient route to generate π-conjugated-polymer-based nanofibers (CPNFs) with promising applications from photocatalysis to biomedicine. However, the lack of efficient tools to endow CPNFs with morphological stability and surface tailorability becomes a frustrating hindrance for expanding application spectrum of CPNFs. Herein, a facile strategy to fabricate length-controllable OPV-based (OPV = oligo(p-phenylenevinylene)) CPNFs containing a cross-linked shell with high morphological stability and facile surface tailorability through the combination of living CDSA and thiol–ene chemistry by using OPV₅-b-PNAAM₃₂ (PNAAM = poly(N-allyl acrylamide)) as a model is reported. Uniform fiber-like micelles with tunable length can be generated by self-seeding of living CDSA. By taking advantage of radical thiol–ene reaction between vinyls of PNAAM corona and four-arm thiols, the shell of micelles can be cross-linked with negligible destruction of structure of vinylene-containing OPV core. The resulting micelles show high morphological stability in NaCl solution and PBS buffer, even upon heating at 80 °C. The introduced extra thiol groups in the cross-linked shell can be further employed to install extra functional moieties via convenient thiol-Michael-type reaction. Given the negligible cytotoxicity of resulting CPNFs, this strategy opens an avenue to fabricate various CPNFs of diverse functionalities for biomedicine.     

A Facile Synthetic Route to L-Phosphinothricin

Phosphinothricin, the active ingredient of the well known broad-spectrum herbicideglufosinate-ammonium, is a naturally occurring amino acid possessing the uniquemethylphosphinate moiety, and its strong herbicidal activity has been attributed to anability to inhibit glutamine synthetase in plants and bacteria1. Further research showedthat L-enantiomer of phosphinothricin was the carrier of the activity, whereas the D formonly had a small action2, therefore the stereoselective synthesis of L-pho…     

A Facile Route to Unsymmetrical Sulfide

Unsymmetrical sulfides can be generated by the reaction of chlorine substituted aromatic compounds in sulfoxide in the presence of fluorine anion in fair yield.A likely mechanism was proposed.     

A Versatile Approach for the Asymmetric Synthesis of 3-Alkyl-isoindolin-1-ones

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Rose Oxides: A Facile Chemo and Chemo‐Enzymatic Approach

Nonracemic rose oxides were synthesized from racemic or nonracemic monoterpene alcohol citronellol by a novel chemo and chemo‐enzymatic route. After the key step of bromomethoxylation of citronellol, the intermediate was dehydrobrominated by a base, followed by an acid catalyzed demethoxylation along with cyclization to furnish rose oxides in high yield. The racemic dehydrobrominated precursor was also kinetically resolved using various lipases to produce nonracemic rose oxides.     

Facile C−F Bond Activation Approach to FAMT-Based Difluoromethyl-BNCT Drug Candidates

Lithium 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-1,3,2-diazaborolidinyl-2-uide activates the C−F linkage of fluoroform (CF₃H) to provide air-stable difluoromethylborane compounds. Computational analysis of S_N2-type transition state for the C−F bond activation of fluoroform with boryllithium clarifies the mechanism involving the lithium dimeric species in the pre-reaction complex. FAMT (=3-fluoro-l -α-methyl-tyrosine)-based difluoromethyl-BNCT (boron neutron capture therapy) drug candidates is thus produced by the present C−F bond activation.     

β-Cyclodextrin in Water: Highly Versatile and Green Approach for Biomimetic Regioselective Ring Opening of Chalcone Epoxides with Nitrogen Heterocycles

The formation of new C-C bond through highly regioselective ring opening of chalcone epoxides to nitrogen-containing heterocycles has been effectively worked out in impressive yields with heterocyclic nucleophiles such as pyrrole, indole, and 2-methyl indole in the presence of β-cyclodextrin using water as solvent at room temperature within 25–50 min. Water, an environmentally friendly reaction medium, has been utilized for the first time for the reaction of these heterocyclic nucleophiles with chalcone epoxides as their β-cyclodextrin complexes to afford 1,3-diaryl-2-hydroxy-3-(1H-3-indolyl/2-pyrrolyl)propan-1-ones (3a–u). The catalyst can be easily recovered and recycled for several times without loss of activity.     

A Numerical Approach for Multicomponent Vapor Solid Equilibrium Calculations in Gas Hydrate Formation

A new numerical approach has been developed for vapor solid equilibrium calculations and for predicting vapor solid equilibrium constant and composition of vapor and solid phases in gas hydrate formation. Equation of state methods generally do a good job of determining vapor phase properties, but for solid phase it is much more difficult and inaccurate. This proposed new model calculates vapor solid equilibrium constant and vapor and solid phase composition as a function of temperature and partial pressure. The results of this proposed numerical approach, for vapor solid equilibrium, have a good agreement with the available reported data. This new numerical model also has an advantage to tune coefficients, to cover different sets of experimental data accurately.     

Utility of 2-Diphenylphosphoryloxy-1,3-Dienes in Multicomponent Hetero-Diels–Alder Reactions to Construct Functionalized Six-Membered Nitrogen Heterocycles

The utility of 2-diphenylphosphoryloxy-1,3-dienes for the construction of substituted six-membered nitrogen heterocycles is presented. These dienes undergo boron trifluoride-promoted aza-Diels–Alder reactions when reacted with imines or related species formed in situ using aldehydes and amine derivatives. The stability of the dienes allows this three-component reaction to be carried out with no special precautions to eliminate water or air. Thirty-one examples of this process are presented. The usefulness of the enol phosphate functional group is highlighted in further reactions after the cycloaddition step to generate functionalized piperidenes or pyridines.     

A Mild and Facile Route to ω-Amino Esters

Lactim ethers are conveniently prepared from the corresponding lactam. The salt prepared by protonation with HC1 or HBF_4sb> is hydrclyzed in neutral water at ambient temperatures to give good yields of the ω-amino ester.     

Facile Preparation of α‐Acyloxyacetaldehyde,a Versatile Intermediate in the Synthesis of Antiviral Nucleosides

Abstract

This report describes a novel and simple method for the preparation of a versatile intermediate, α‐acyloxyacetaldehyde and its acetals, and its application to the synthesis of 4‐acetoxy‐2‐acyloxymethyl‐1,3‐oxathiolane, an important intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active nucleosides.     

Sequential Alkylation of Tröger's Base. An Approach to New Chiral Ligands

Heterocycles derived from Tröger's base were shown to complex with metal salts in 2:1 ligand:salt ratios as monodentate or bidentate ligands depending on structure.     

A Facile Solid—phase Synthesis of 3—Carboxycoumarins

3-Carboxycoumsrins were synthesized via the solid phase synthesis conviently. The resin bound cyclic malonic ester reacted with o-methoxy or o-hydroxybenzaldehydes. Then cyclization was processed under H2SO4 to afford the products in excellent purities and yields.     

A Novel Approach to Synthesis of Tricyclic Diterpenoid

A novel approach has been found and the first total synthesis of (±)-Salvirecognine was accomplished by using it. In which intramolecular cyclization and Friedel-Crafts alkylation took place simultaneously to afford key intermediates for synthesis of aromatic tricyclic diterpenoids OMe PPA O O O OMe 1 2 Scheme 1 As shown in Scheme 1 intramolecular cyclization and Friedel-Crafts alkylation took place simultaneously when compound 1 was treated by PPA at 125 ℃. In which the i-pr…     

Facile and Versatile Route to the Synthesis of Fused 2‐Pyridones: Useful Intermediates for Polycyclic Sytems

The reaction of various heteroaromatic amino nitriles with diethyl malonate under basic conditions is reported. This reaction affords a series of different highly functionalized 2‐pyridone condensed systems, which can be suitable intermediates in the construction of polyheterocyclic structures.     

Intramolecular Oxidative Coupling of the Bis Enolate Derived from Dimethyl β,β-Dimethylglutarate: A Facile Stereoselective Route to a Versatile Synthon for Preparation of Insecticidal Pyrethroids

Treatment of the bis enolate derived from dimethyl β,β-dimethylglutarate with silver chloride afforded dimethyl cis-3,3-dimethyl-1,2-cyclopropanedicarboxylate, a versatile synthon for the preparation of the acid component of cis-pyrethroids. A similar experiment utilizing iodine as the oxidant led to the isolation of the corresponding trans diester with good stereo-selectivity.