Synthesis of N2-arylaminopyrimidine-5-carbonitrile derivatives via SNAr amination reaction

An efficient and high-yielding synthesis of N~2-arylaminopyrimidine-5-carbonitrile derivatives starting from arylamines and 2-methylthio-pyrimidine-5-carbonitriIe derivatives has been developed in the presence of cesium carbonate as basic reagent.This new protocol showed high chemical tolerance for a range of functional groups,and only the methylthio substituent on C2 of the pyrimidine ring was replaced with arylamine derivatives under the reaction conditions.     

羟基自由基与N6,N6-二甲基腺嘌呤反应机理研究

N^6,N^6-二甲基腺嘌呤(DMAP)是生物分子的组成部分,在决定生物分子的活性和构型性能方面起到了重要作用。羟基自由基(·OH)可与DMAP反应,改变其结构,从而影响它的生物功能。因此有必要了解DMAP与·OH反应的具体过程。本文运用量子化学方法从理论上研究了·OH与DMAP的反应机理。根据反应的能垒及产物的稳定性,DMAP与·OH最可能的反应是·OH夺取DMAP的N(6)甲基H、N(9)H以及·OH加成到DMAP的C(8)位。N(6)位的甲基化提高了腺嘌呤的反应活性,也影响了其与·OH的反应机理。     

Mapping N6-Methyladenosine (m6A) in RNA: Established Methods,Remaining Challenges,and Emerging Approaches

N⁶-Methyladenosine (m⁶A) is the most abundant internal modification in eukaryotic mRNA. Specific m⁶A reader and eraser proteins link this modification to many aspects of mRNA metabolism and regulate its levels in a dynamic way. Precise localization and quantification in varying biological samples is, therefore, relevant to understand the functional role of m⁶A and mechanisms governing its regulation. In this Minireview, we summarize established and emerging concepts for m⁶A mapping. Starting with the seminal m⁶A-sequencing techniques based on immunoprecipitation, we will highlight technical improvements by photo-cross-linking and remaining challenges. As an alternative, antibody-free approaches will be presented. These include wild-type or engineered m⁶A-sensitive enzymes and chemical biology approaches combining substrate analogues, chemical derivatization, and enzymatic steps to trace m⁶A. Finally, single-molecule sequencing as a new avenue for direct detection of mRNA modifications will be discussed.     

Facile preparation of alkoxybenzoxazoles via direct SNAr on the benzoxazole ring

The synthesis of alkoxybenzoxazoles is in general quite challenging. During our investigation, we discovered that C-4 and C-7 fluoro precursors undergo S_NAr with alkoxides affording moderate to excellent yields of substituted product.     

Regioselectivity of fluorine substitution by alkoxides on unsymmetrical difluoroarenes

An efficient approach to unsymmetrical halogenated resorcinol diethers has been developed. This synthesis consists of two subsequent nucleophilic aromatic substitutions (S_NAr) of unsymmetrical difluoroarenes by alkoxides. The novelty of this approach is its control of regioselectivity during the first S_NAr, which occurs at room temperature. Interestingly, the reactivity of competing fluorines was correlated to their chemical shift in ¹⁹F NMR.     

Synthesis and metal-ion binding properties of new N2S4- and N2S5-donor macrocycles

Synthetic procedures for new N₂S₄- and N₂S₅-donor macrocycles (2 and 4) were given. The ligands were prepared by the reaction of NaBH₄ with the appropriate macrocyclic diamide in the presence of boron trifluoride ethyl etherate in dry tetrahydrofuran (THF). Solvent extraction method was used to evaluate metal-ion binding properties of the new ligands. The solvent extraction experiments suggested that the reduced macrocycles have Ag⁺ and Hg²⁺ selectivities compared to Pb²⁺, Co²⁺, Zn²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Mn²⁺ and Cd²⁺ ions. The extraction constants (log K _ex) and complex compositions were determined for Ag⁺ and Hg²⁺ complex of compound (4).     

The definition of the toxicologically relevant applicability domain for the SNAr reaction for substituted pyridines and pyrimidines

This study outlines how results from a glutathione reactivity assay (so-called in chemico data) can be used to define the applicability domain for the nucleophilic aromatic substitution (S_NAr) reaction for nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds. S_NAr is one of the six mechanistic domains that have been shown to be important in toxicological endpoints in which the ability to bind covalently to a protein is a key molecular initiating event. This study has analysed experimental data (2 h RC₅₀ values), allowing a clear and interpretable structure–activity relationship to be developed for pyridines and pyrimidines which reside within the S_NAr domain. The in-ring nitrogen(s) act as activating groups in the S_NAr reaction. The position(s) of the in-ring nitrogen(s) as well as other activating groups, especially in relationship to the leaving group, affect reactive potency. The experimentally defined applicability domain has resulted in a series of structural alerts. These results build on early work on the benzene derivatives residing in the S_NAr domain. The definition of the applicability domain for the S_NAr reaction and the resulting structural alerts are likely to be beneficial in the development of computational tools for category formation and read-across in hazard identification, and the development of adverse outcome pathways.     

Synthesis and mesomorphic properties of a new chiral series with a heterocycle in the molecular core

We report a number of different homologous series with a heterocycle incorporated in the molecular core near the chiral chain. Two of these series differ in the type of chiral chain, -CH*(CH₃)C₆H₁₃ or -CH*(CH₃)-CO₂-C₄H₉. Their properties are compared and found to show completely different polymorphism. The first series exhibits only SmC* and SmA phases whereas the second possesses TGB, N* and BP phases. The mesomorphic properties were studied by optical microscopy, DSC and electro-optical measurements. The effect of substitution of the phenyl ring near the chiral chain by a heterocycle is discussed.     

Synthesis of MnV2O6 nanoflakes via simple hydrothermal process

A single phase of monoclinic MnV₂O₆ nanoflakes was prepared by a hydrothermal process at 180°C for 18 h, using Mn (CH₃COO)₂·4H₂O and NH₄VO₃ as starting materials and using acetic acid to adjust the pH value of the reaction solution. The as-prepared samples were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). X-ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS) measurements further confirm the component of MnV₂O₆. Results indicated that the products consisted of a large quantity of compact accumulated nanoflakes, with average width of 0.85 μm, thickness of 100 nm and lengths up to 1.7 μm. __________ Translated from Journal of Inorganic Materials, 2007, 22(6): 1139–1141 [译自: 无机材料学报]     

Synthesis of polyfluorodibenz[b,f][1,4]oxazepines by the cyclization of 2-[(polyfluorobenzylidene)amino]phenols

Thermolysis of 2-[(polyfluorobenzylidene)amino]phenols in ethanol in the presence of triethylamine affords the corresponding fluorinated dibenz[b,f][1,4]oxazepines in moderate to high yields. The structures of 2-[(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzylidene)amino]phenol and 1,2,3,4-tetrafluorodibenzo[b,f][1,4]oxazepine have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.     

Synthesis of novel fluorinated 4-aminoquinoline derivatives

New 4-aminoquinolines having a -CF₂CH-(heteroaryl)-OH moiety are obtained in moderate yields from the electrochemical catalyzed reaction of the corresponding 4-amino-3-chlorodifluoroacetyl-2-methoxyquinoline in the presence of heteroaryl aldehydes. A one-pot intramolecular zinc mediated aromatic nucleophilic substitution also gave access to novel difluorinated 5-aminodihydropyrano[2,3-b]quinolin-4-ones.     

Hydrogen peroxide promoted hydroxylation of haloarenes and heteroarenes

Addition of aqueous hydrogen peroxide significantly accelerates the substitution reactions of hydroxide salts with haloarenes bearing electron withdrawing substituents. A similar effect is observed in the reactions of hydroxide salts with halogenated heteroarenes. Reactions are carried out in water or water-THF at ambient temperature or at 50-60 °C.     

Synthesis of 6-thia analogs of the natural neurosteroid allopregnanolone

A procedure is described for the preparation of 6-thiapregnanes in five steps from pregnenolone via a 5-oxo-7-iodo-secopregnane intermediate. The 6-thiasteroid obtained was converted into 6-thia-allopregnanolone and its sulfoxide and sulfone derivatives. The trans stereochemistry at the A/B ring junction was accomplished by stereoselective reduction of an intermediate hemithioketal with triethylsilane/BF₃·Et₂O. The compounds synthesized are analogs of natural neurosteroids, and exhibited GABA_A receptor activity comparable to allopregnanolone.     

Enhance ZnO Photocatalytic Performance via Radiation Modified g-C3N4

Environmental pollution, especially water pollution, is becoming increasingly serious. Organic dyes are one type of the harmful pollutants that pollute groundwater and destroy ecosystems. In this work, a series of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄)/ZnO photocatalysts were facilely synthesized through a grinding method using ZnO nanoparticles and g-C₃N₄ as the starting materials. According to the results, the photocatalytic performance of 10 wt.% CN-200/Z-500 (CN-200, which g-C₃N₄ was 200 kGy, referred to the irradiation metering. Z-500, which ZnO was 500 °C, referred to the calcination temperature) with the CN-200 exposed to electron beam radiation was better than those of either Z-500 or CN-200 alone. This material displayed a 98.9% degradation rate of MB (20 mg/L) in 120 min. The improvement of the photocatalytic performance of the 10 wt.% CN-200/Z-500 composite material was caused by the improvement of the separation efficiency of photoinduced electron–hole pairs, which was, in turn, due to the formation of heterojunctions between CN-200 and Z-500 interfaces. Thus, this study proposes the application of electron-beam irradiation technology for the modification of photocatalytic materials and the improvement of photocatalytic performance.     

Convenient Preparation of N,N′‐Diphenyl‐N,N′‐bis(4‐aminophenyl)‐p‐phenylenediamine

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This article describes modified conditions to prepare N,N′‐diphenyl‐N,N′‐bis(4‐aminophenyl)‐P‐phenylenediamine in 60% overall yield.     

Synthesis and metal complexation studies of [2n]thiacalix[m]arene[m]pyrazine

Novel [2_n]thiacalixarenepyrazine and [2_n]thiacalixarenetriazine systems were synthesised by one-pot S_NAr reactions. A screening of the metal-complexing ability of [2₆]hexathiacalix[3]arene[3]pyrazine revealed its affinity for Cu^I, Cu^II and Ag^I metal salts.     

Novel Synthesis,Characterization of N1,N1,N4,N4-tetrakis (2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalamide (THETA) and Terephthalic Acid (TPA) by Depolymerization of PET Bottle Waste Using Diethanolamine

Chemical depolymerization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) waste is a possible remedy to huge amount of solid waste generation as it results in degradation products that possess a potential of recyclability. PET bottle waste was depolymerized by aminolysis using diethanolamine. Novel synthesis of N¹, N¹,N⁴,N⁴-tetrakis (2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalamide (THETA) with 73-76% yield and terephthalic acid (TPA) with 78-82% yield was achieved. The purified products were analyzed by FTIR, melting point, DSC, DTG and ¹H-NMR. THETA has various applications in the synthesis of rigid polyurethane foam, unsaturated polyester resins and also as a cross linking agent/ hardener for epoxy resins.     

叠氮二乙基铝合成及其相关反应的研究

在芳烃溶剂中用氯化二乙基铝和叠氮化钠反应合成了叠氮化二乙基铝(DEAA),其产率高达87%,比文献值高出17%。在正己烷中没有合成出DEAA,在含30%四氢呋喃(THF)的正己烷中合成出DEAA·THF配合物。在芳烃溶剂中,随着苯环上甲基数目的增加,DEAA的收率增加。测定了氯化二乙基铝、氯化二乙基铝的正己烷溶液、氯化二乙基铝的甲苯溶液的 ²⁷Al NMR谱。由 ²⁷Al NMR谱数 据确定了氯化二乙基铝在甲苯中解离平衡式,计算了氯化二乙基铝在甲苯中解离平衡的热力学数据。用DEAA与苯甲酸甲酯直接合成了苯甲酰叠氮,并表征了其结构。这是一个新反应,至今无文献报导。用实验证明了在正己烷溶液中,用氯化二乙基铝、叠氮化钠与苯甲酸甲酯合成苯甲酰叠氮,没有经过氯化二乙基铝和叠氮化钠反应生成中间体DEAA的这一步。依据实验事实建立了上述三种反应的反应机理。     

Stereoselective Synthesis of trans-Olefins by the Copper-Mediated S(N)2' Reaction of Vinyl Oxazines with Grignard Reagents. Asymmetric Synthesis of D-threo-Sphingosines

The S_N2′ reaction of 6-vinyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-[1,3]oxazines with Grignard reagents in the presence of CuCN was studied, and high trans selectivity for the formation of double bond was observed with a variety of RMgX. The S_N2′ reaction, coupled with regioselective asymmetric aminohydroxylation reaction, provided a highly efficient route for the asymmetric synthesis of d-threo-N-acetylsphingosine.     

Antiviral Potential of Small Molecules Cordycepin,Thymoquinone, and N6, N6-Dimethyladenosine Targeting SARS-CoV-2 Entry Protein ADAM17

COVID-19 is an acute respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that has spawned a worldwide pandemic. ADAM17 is a sheddase associated with the modulation of the receptor ACE2 of SARS-CoV-2. Studies have revealed that malignant phenotypes of several cancer types are closely relevant to highly expressed ADAM17. However, ADAM17 regulation in SARS-CoV-2 invasion and its role on small molecules are unclear. Here, we evaluated the ADAM17 inhibitory effects of cordycepin (CD), thymoquinone (TQ), and N6, N6-dimethyladenosine (m⁶₂A), on cancer cells and predicted the anti-COVID-19 potential of the three compounds and their underlying signaling pathways by network pharmacology. It was found that CD, TQ, and m⁶₂A repressed the ADAM17 expression upon different cancer cells remarkably. Moreover, CD inhibited GFP-positive syncytia formation significantly, suggesting its potential against SARS-CoV-2. Pharmacological analysis by constructing CD-, TQ-, and m⁶₂A-based drug-target COVID-19 networks further indicated that ADAM17 is a potential target for anti-COVID-19 therapy with these compounds, and the mechanism might be relevant to viral infection and transmembrane receptors-mediated signal transduction. These findings imply that ADAM17 is of potentially medical significance for cancer patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, which provides potential new targets and insights for developing innovative drugs against COVID-19.