Novel 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions of calix[4]bis(spirodienones): synthesis of isoxazolidine derived macrocycles

Calix[4]bis(spirodienones) can perform as either 4π or 2π components in cycloaddition reactions with various carbo- and hetero-dienophiles and with 1,2-benzoquinones leading to the formation of highly functionalized macrocycles. In this Letter we report, highly regio- and stereoselective 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions of a bis(spirodienone) derivative of calix[4]arene with nitrones that provide easy access to isoxazolidine derived macrocycles in excellent yields. These isoxazolidine derivatives can be considered as direct precursors of 1,3-amino alcohols.     

Synthesis of conformationally diverse tetrathiacalix[4]arene(amido)crowns and tetrathiacalix[4]arene amides with pendant amine functions

A series of conformationally diverse novel tetrathiacalix[4]arene(amido)crowns and amides from tetrakis((ethoxycarbonyl)methoxy)p-tert-butyl tetrathiacalix[4]arene and its debutylated analog have been prepared by their reaction with diamines [H₂N(CH₂)_nNH₂; n=2,3,4, and 6] and polyamines. It has been determined that the length of the alkyl spacer in diamines is pivotal for the formation of either the tetrathiacalix[4]arene bis(amido)crowns or tetrathiacalix[4]arene amides with pendant amine functions. The synthesized compounds represent potential building blocks for achieving sophisticated molecular assemblies for molecular organization and recognition. Single crystal X-ray analysis of tetrathiacalix[4]arene bis(amido)crown 6a revealed that it has a 1,3-alternate conformation, which forms supramolecular complexes with chloroform.     

Reaction of ene-bis(phosphinylallenes): [2+2] versus [4+2] cycloaddition

Reaction of ene-bis(phosphinylallenes), derived from ene-bis(propargyl alcohols) and chlorodiphenylphosphine, was investigated. Benzene-bridged bis(phosphinylallenes) exclusively gave intramolecular [2+2] cycloadducts in the presence of dimethyl fumarate in sharp contrast to the reaction of benzene-bridged bis(sulfinylallenes), which gave the corresponding [4+2] cycloadducts. On the other hand, substituted ethylene- or five-membered heterocycle-bridged bis(phosphinylallenes) provided [4+2] cycloadducts. Reaction of benzene-bridged diallene bearing both a sulfinyl group and a phosphinyl group on the two allenyl groups was also described.     

Sterically encumbered regioselective cycloaddition of a calixarene derived bis(spirodienone) with 1,2-benzoquinones

A calix[4]arene derived bis(spirodienone) acts as the 2π component in a cycloaddition reaction with two molecules of 3,5-di-tert-butyl-1,2-benzoquinone in the [2+4] manner leading to macrocycles with a benzodioxin moiety. A theoretical rationalization of the results suggested a sterically encumbered regioselective pathway, which gives sterically crowded products.     

Studies on the reactivity of calix[4]arene derived bis(spirodienone) with carbo- and hetero-dienophiles and dichlorocarbene: synthesis of highly functionalized macrocycles

Calix[4]arene derived bis(spirodienone) can act as a 4π component in cycloaddition reaction with a variety of carbo- and hetero-dienophiles yielding the bisadducts in excellent to quantitative yields. Bis(spirodienone) also undergoes addition reactions with dichlorocarbene resulting in mono- and bis-dichlorocyclopropyl derived bis(spiroenones) in excellent yields.     

Synthesis of naphtho[b]cyclobutenes from 1,2-bis(3-propynol)benzenes

We have demonstrated that the reaction of benzene-bridged bis(propargyl alcohol)s with chlorodialkylphosphines exclusively afforded 3,8-bis(dialkylphosphinyl)naphtho[b]cyclobutenes via the [2+2] cycloaddition of 1,2-bis(α-phosphinylallenyl)benzenes. Dephosphinylation of the product has also been achieved.     

Structure elucidation of phenoxathiin-based thiacalix[4]arene conformations using NOE and RDC data

Phenoxathiin-based thiacalix[4]arene, obtained by the acid-catalysed rearrangement of the corresponding spirodienone derivative, was immobilized using the alkylation with chloroacetonitrile to yield three (out of four theoretically possible) stereoisomers. As the conformational outcome of the reaction could not be unambiguously assigned using standard NMR techniques, the method of Residual Dipolar Coupling constants (RDCs) was applied. The measuring of an anisotropic through-space dipole-dipole interactions in the lyotropic liquid crystalline alignment medium (PELG, poly-γ-ethyl-l-glutamate, and PBLG, poly-γ-benzyl-l-glutamate) enabled the assignment of the individual conformers. The usefulness of this approach was finally confirmed by the X-ray crystallography data.     

Synthesis and functionalization of 3,3'-bis(spirodienone)-bridged 2,2'-bithiophene: a new building block for redox-active molecular switching materials

Bithiophene derivatives bridged with a bis(spirodienone) unit were synthesized and characterized. Lithiation of the thiophene rings of an unsubstituted derivative proceeded without decomposition of the bis(spirodienone) skeleton. Palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (Suzuki-Miyaura, Sonogashira) with bromides afforded a variety of pi-extended derivatives. Bond breaking and formation under redox conditions were observed by cyclic voltammetry.     

Pyrolytic desulfurization ring contraction of condensed thiadiazines as a general route towards pyrazoloazines and pyrazoloazoles with a bridgehead (ring junction) nitrogen atom

Pyrolytic conversion of [1,2,4]triazino[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazin-4-ones, [1,3,4]thiadiazino[2,3-b]quinazolin-10-ones and [1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazines into their corresponding pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,2,4]triazin-4-ones, pyrazolo[4,3-b]quinazolin-9-ones and pyrazolo[5,1-b][1,2,4]triazoles via desulfurization ring contraction is described. The starting condensed 1,3,4-thiadiazines were prepared from the corresponding readily available 4-amino-3-thioxo-1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-ones, 3-amino-2,3-dihydro-2-thioxoquinazolin-4(1H)-one and 4-amino-3(2H)-thioxo-1,2,4-triazoles upon reaction with the appropriate α-haloketones in two steps, or directly in one step in ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate (ionic liquid, IL).     

Synthesis of Flavin–Calix[4]arene Conjugate Derivatives

The synthesis of two new flavin substituted calix[4]arene derivatives, 9 and 10 , is described. The first flavin substituted calix[4]arene derivative 9 was synthesized by the reaction of 3‐methylalloxazine ( 5 ) with 25,27‐bis(3‐bromopropoxy)‐26,28‐dihydroxy‐5,11,17,23‐tetra(tert‐butyl)calix[4]arene ( 4 ) in high yield (92%). The other derivative 10 was prepared from 3‐methylalloxazine‐1‐acetic acid ( 7 ) and 25,27‐bis(3‐cyanopropoxy)calix[4]arene ( 3 ). All new compounds were characterized by a combination of FT‐IR and ¹H‐NMR spectroscopy, and elemental‐analysis techniques.     

Cycloalkano[1″,2″:4,5;4″,3″:4′,5′]bis(pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyrimido[5,4-e]pyridazines): synthesis, structure and mechanism of their formation

Reactions of 3-alkylamino-6,8-dimethylpyrimido[4,5-c]pyridazine-5,7(6H,8H)-diones with cyclohexyl- and cycloheptylamines in the presence of AgPy₂MnO₄ produce novel cycloalkano[1″,2″:4,5;4″,3″:4′,5′]bis(pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyrimido[5,4-e]pyridazines). Detailed information concerning the scope and mechanism of these transformations is discussed.     

Functionalization of the methylene groups of p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene: S-C,N-C,and C-C bond formation

Reaction of the calixarene derivative 7 with two exocyclic double bonds with carbon-, nitrogen-, oxygen-, or sulfur-containing nucleophiles afforded bis(spirodienone) derivatives substituted at two opposite methylene groups in a trans fashion. LiAlH(4) reduction of the bis(spirodienone) derivatives with two methylenes functionalized by thiomethoxy, diethyl malonate, or anilino substituents yielded trans methylene-substituted calix[4]arenes. Upon standing in solution, the calixarene derivative incorporating SMe groups on the bridges underwent trans right harpoon over left harpoon cis isomerization. An equilibration study performed on this calixarene derivative (tetrachloroethane-d(2), 430 K) indicated that the cis isomer is the form of lower free energy.     

Spirodienone derivatives of a spherand-type calixarene

Oxidation of the spherand-type calixarene 4 with 1 or 2 equiv of phenyltrimethylammonium tribromide/base afforded mono- and bis(spirodienone) derivatives (8b and 9, respectively). The spirodienone groups are derived from the oxidation of two phenols connected by a common methylene group. NOESY data indicated that 9 possesses a "head to tail" arrangement of the spirodienone groups. Oxidation of 4 with 3 equiv of the oxidizing reagent afforded two tris(spirodienone) calixarene derivatives 11 and 10 with C(1) and C(3) symmetries, respectively. The same tris(spirodienone) products were obtained by oxidation of 9 with I(2)/aq KOH. Tris(spirodienone) 11 displayed NOE cross-peaks in the NOESY NMR spectrum consistent with a nonalternant disposition of carbonyl and ether groups. Upon heating 10 and 11 isomerize in the solid state and in solution. The major component in the equilibration mixtures is 11, indicating that this is the thermodynamically more stable tris(spirodienone) isomer.     

Synthesis of （p-Formylphenyl）azo Calix[4]arenes

Five novel azo calix[4]arenes were reported. The p-aminobenzaldehyde was diazotized with sodium nitrite in aqueous hydrochloride solution. Mono-, bis-, tris- and tetrakis(p-formylphenyl)azo calix[4]arenes (including proximal and distal isomers) were obtained respectively by diazo-coupling in different molar ratio to calix[4]arene(1) under pH=7.5--8.5 at 0-5℃. All (p-formylphenyl)azo calix[4]arenes were characterized by ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR, IR, MS (ESIMS) spectroscopies and elemental analysis.     

Design and Synthesis of Novel Amino Acid‐Bearing Macrocyclic Calix[4]Arenes

Abstract

A new family of macrocyclic calix[4]arenes (4a–d) potentially capable of chiral recognition were synthesized by incorporating the chirality inducing moieties, bis α‐amino acylated polyethylene glycols, or tripeptide bis‐Phe Cystine(OMe)₂ to the lower rim.     

Direct access to upper rim substituted mono- and diaryloxy calix[4]arenes via bis(spirodienone) route

A seemingly ipso-like nucleophilic substitution of the upper rim of p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene is accomplished by an indirect method involving calix[4]arene derived bis(spirodienone). This method not only provides both mono and 1,3-diaryloxy calixarenes but also enables the synthesis of upper rim monothio substituted calix[4]arenes. A modification of the methodology can be successfully extended for the selective synthesis of mono- and 1,3-diquinone calix[4]arenes having free hydroxyl groups at the lower rim, in fewer steps.     

Microwave-assisted three component synthesis of novel bis-fused quinazolin-8(4H)-ones linked to aliphatic or aromatic spacer via amide linkages

Abstract

A novel series of bis(tetrahydro[1,2,4]triazolo[5,1-b]quinazolin-8-ones) and bis(tetrahydrobenzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-b]quinazolinones) containing amide linkages were regionselectively prepared via a three-component reaction of bis(aldehydes) with dimedone and 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole (or 2-aminobenzimidazole) under conventional heating as well as under microwave irradiation.     

Stereoselective synthesis of dihydrothiadiazinoazines and dihydrothiadiazinoazoles and their pyrolytic desulfurization ring contraction

Intramolecular base catalyzed C-C bond formation led to exclusive stereoselective syntheses of trans-6,7-dihydro-5H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazines, trans-7,8-dihydro-6H-[1,2,4]triazino[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazin-4-ones, and trans-3,4-dihydro-2H-[1,3,4]thiadiazino[2,3-b]quinazolin-10-one. trans-6,7-Dihydro-5H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazines isomerize slowly in CDCl₃ and more rapidly in DMSO-d₆ into the corresponding cis-stereoisomers. The other trans-6,7-dihydro-[1,3,4]thiadiazines isomerize also in DMSO-d₆ into the corresponding cis-stereoisomers. Pyrolytic conversion of these heterocyclic condensed dihydrothiadiazines into their corresponding pyrazolo[5,1-b][1,2,4]triazoles, pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,2,4]triazin-4-ones and pyrazolo[4,3-b]quinazolin-9-ones via desulfurization ring contraction is described.     

Lacunar derivatives of dibenzotetraaza[14]annulene: synthesis and crystal structure of new receptors produced via bis-alkylation of the macrocyclic precursor

The bis(2-hydroxybenzoyl) derivative of dibenzotetraaza[14]annulene was employed as a substrate for producing new lacunar-type receptors. Alkylation of both phenolic OH groups using aliphatic dibromides and ditosylates efficiently leads to the expected bridged products without recourse to a high dilution procedure. Four new dibenzotetraaza[14]annulene-based lacunar receptors, and one unbridged open-chain bis-octoxy analogue have been synthesized. Synthetic procedures, analytical and spectroscopic characterization are reported. Conformations of the macrocyclic rings in the products as well as non-covalent interactions are discussed on the basis of their crystal structures.     

Spectrophotometric study of the supramolecular complexes of [60]- and [70]Fullerenes with biscalix[6]arene and crown[4]calix[6]arene

[60]- and [70]Fullerenes have been shown to form 1:1 supramolecular complexes with bis[2-(5,11,17,23,29,35-hexa-tert-butyl-37,38,39,40,41-pentahydroxycalix[6]arenyl-oxy ethyl ether) (1) and 5,11,17,23,29,35-hexa-tert-butyl-37,38,40,41-tetra hydroxyl-39,42-(crown-4)calix[6]arene (2) in CHCl3 medium by electronic absorption spectroscopy. Formation constants (K) of the complexes of [60]- and [70]fullerenes with 1 and 2 have been determined at room temperature from which free energy of formation values of the complexes have been estimated. The very high formation constant value of [60]fullerene/1 complex (5900 dm3 mol-1) in indicative of formation of inclusion complex. Moreover, PM3 calculations reveal that intermolecular interaction between [60]fullerene and 1 proceeds through quite deep energy molecular orbital.