4‐Substituted 2,3‐Dihydroisoxazoles as Masked Azomethine Ylides: Access to Pyrrole Derivatives by 1,5‐ and 1,7‐Dipolar Electrocyclizations of Enynyl Derivatives

The enynyl‐substituted 2,3‐dihydroisoxazoles (‘isoxazolines') 9 – 14 were prepared by highly (Z)‐selective Peterson olefination reaction from the corresponding carbaldehydes 6 – 8 . On short‐time thermolysis (280 – 406°/10 s) the TMS derivatives 9 – 11 give rise to the annulated pyrrolines 18 – 20 , which, in some cases, suffer CH₄ elimination affording the pyrroles 15 – 17 . In contrast, thermolysis of the terminal alkyne derivatives 12 – 14 leads to the bicyclic compounds 21 – 23 . The reaction pathways are discussed on the basis of the formation of conjugated azomethine ylides as key intermediates, which either undergo a 1,5‐cyclization to 18 – 20 or a 1,7‐ring‐closure affording cycloallene intermediates of type V , which are further transformed into the azepino pyrroles 21 – 23 .     

Umsetzungen von Dilithio-nitroalkanen und -allylnitroderivaten mit Carbonylverbindungen

Reactions of dilithio-nitroalkanes and dilithio-allynitroalkanes with carbonyl compounds Primary nitro compounds can by acylated via dilithium derivatives 5 with carbonic-acid derivatives to give α-nitro esters 6a – i and with carboxylic-acid esters and anhydrides to give α-nitroketones 6j – q . In the reaction of 1-nitro-1-buten with two mol-equiv. of butyllithium, the dilithium compound 10 is formed by successive Michael-addition and nitronate deprotonation. Dilithium derivatives 5 also react with ketones and benzaldehyde (→ 18a – g ); the nitro aldols 25 and 26 are likewise formed by addition of doubly deprotonated allylic nitro compounds. Some of the products have been further transformed by reduction or by Nef-reactions to the hydrochloride of the α-amino-acid 26 , to 2-amino-alcohols 28a and 28b , to α-hydroxyamino-acid esters 27a – c , to α-hydroxyimino esters 35 and 36 , to α-hydroxyimino ketones 31 and 33 , to the α-diketone 34 , and to the α-keto ester 37 .     

Mono- and Dialkylation of Derivatives of (1R, 2S)-2-Hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylic Acid and -cyclohexanecarboxylic acid via bicyclic dioxanones: Selective generation of three contiguous stereogenic centers on a cyclohexane ring

Ethyl (1R, 2S)-2-hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylate and -cyclohexanecarboxylate ( 1a and 2a , respectively) obtained in 40 and 70% yield by reduction of 3-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate and cyclohexanecarboxylate, respectively (Scheme 2), with non-fermenting yeast, are converted to bicyclic dioxanone derivatives 3 and 4 with formaldehyde, isobutyraldehyde, and pivalaldehyde (Scheme 3). The Li-enolates of these dioxanones are alkylated (→ 5a – 5i , 5j , 6a – 6g ), hydroxyalkylated (→ 51, m, 6d, e ), acylated (→ 5k, 6c ) and phenylselenenylated (→ 7 – 9 ) with usually high yields and excellent diastereoselectivities (Scheme 3, Tables and 2). All the major isomers formed under kinetic control are shown to have cis-fused bicyclic structures. Oxidation of the seleno compounds 7–9 leads to α, β-unsaturated carbonyl derivatives 10 – 13 (Scheme 3) of which the products 12a – c with the C?C bond in the carbocyclic ring (exocyclic on the dioxanone ring) are most readily isolated (70–80% from the saturated precursors). Michael addition of Cu(I)-containing reagents to 12a – c and subsequent alkylations afford dioxanones 14a – i and 16a – d with trans-fused cyclohoxane ring (Scheme 4). All enolate alkylations are carried out in the presence of the cyclic urea DMPU as a cosolvent. The configuration of the products is established by NMR measurements and chemical correlation. Some of the products are converted to single isomers of monocyclic hydroxycyclopentane ( 17 – 19 ) and cyclohexane derivatives ( 20 – 23 ; Scheme 5). Possible uses of the described reactions for EPC synthesis are outlined. The observed steric course of the reactions is discussed and compared with that of analogous transformations of monocyclic and acyclic derivatives.     

A Novel Synthesis of 1-Aryl-9-alkyl-2, 3, 3a, 4, 9, 9a-hexahydro-1H-pyrrolo[2, 3-b] quinoxalines by lithium aluminium hydride reduction of N-phenyl-1-benzimidazolyl-succinimides

The N-substituted 1-benzimidazolyl-succinimides 6a – v (Scheme 1, Table 1 and 2) have been prepared by the reaction of benzimidazole and its derivatives with maleimides. Reduction of the N-cyclohexyl and N-cyclo-octyl substituted 1-benzimidazolyl-succinimides 6i – k with lithium aluminium hydride gives the normally expected substituted (N-alkyl-3-pyrrolidinyl)benzimidazoles 14i – k . However by LiAlH₄-reduction of the N-phenyl substituted 1-benzimidazolylsuccinimides 6a – h mainly the 1-aryl-9-alkyl-2, 3, 3a, 4, 9, 9a-hexahydro-1H-pyrrolo[2, 3-b]quinoxalines 7a – h are obtained. The mechanism of this unusual reduction has been elucidated.     

Desoxy-nitrozucker. 3. Mitteilung. Synthese von Ketosen durch Kettenverlängerung von 1-Desoxy-1-nitro-aldosen. Nucleophile Additionen und Solvolyse von Nitroaethern

Synthesis of Ketoses by Chain Elongation of 1-Deoxy-1-nitroaldoses. Nucleophilic Additions and Solvolysis of Nitro Ethers A method for the preparation of chain elongated uloses based upon the base-catalyzed addition of 1-deoxy-1-nitroaldoses to aldehydes and Michael acceptors and subsequent solvolytic replacement of the nitro group by a hydroxy group is described. Thus, addition of 1 , 3 and 9 to formaldehyde, followed by solvolysis gave the chain elongated ulose derivatives 2 , 8 and 10 (63–76%), respectively. The configuration at the anomeric center of the addition products was deduced from ¹³ C – NMR . spectra and mutarotation. In the case of 3 , the primary addition products 4 and 6 were isolated and acetylated to 5 and 7 . The nitro derivatives 4 – 7 do not follow Hudson's rule of isorotation. Addition of 1 to benzaldehyde (44%) and to nonanal (74%) preceded with a small degree of diastereoselectivity to give 15a / 15b , and 11 / 12 , respectively. The configuration of the secondary hydroxyl group of 12 was determined by correlation with methyl 2-hydroxydecanoate ( 14 ). Addition of 1 to the galacroaldehyde 16 gave a single compound 17 (78%). The structure of this dodecosulose was determined by X-ray crystallography. Solvolysis of the acetylation product 18 in formamide gave the hemiacetal 19 (69%). Michael addition of 1 to acrylonitrile, methyl vinyl ketone and cyclohexenone under solvolytic conditions gave the hemiacetals 27 , 30 and 31a , b (49%, 71% and 76%, respectively). Under non-solvolytic conditions (Bu₄NF), 1 reacted with acrylonitrile, and crotononitrile to give the anomeric nitro ethers 23 and 24 (67%) and 25 and 26 (84%). respectively. Similarly. 3 added to acrylonitrile to give 28 and 29 (55%, 4:1). This reaction appears to proceed under kinetic control. Addition of 1 to ethyl propiolate and solvolysis yielded the unsaturated spirolactone 32 (50%) and the hemiacetal 33 (17%). Hydrogenation of 32 gave the saturated spirolactone 34 (100%) which was also obtained from 1 and methyl acrylate (63%). Addition of 1 to dimethylmaleate gave the unsaturated ester 35 (48%).     

Ringerweiterung unter Lactonisierung von methylierten 1-(3′-Hydroxypropyl)-2-oxocyclododecan-1-carbonitrilen

Ring Enlargement by Lactonization of Methylated 1-(3′-Hydroxypropy1)-2-oxocyclododecane-1-carbonitriles The title compounds were prepared by Michael reaction of 2-oxocyclododecane-1-carbonitrile ( 1 ) and acrylaldehyde and its derivatives followed by NaBH₄ reduction or methylation of the aldehyde group with [(CH₃)₂Ti(i-PrO)₂] (Scheme 1). In all cases, the ring enlargement was performed with Bu₄NF/THF to give different methylated derivatives of 12-cyano-15-pentadecanolide ( 13 ) in 95–99% yield. The Yields of the rearrangement products are not dependent on the positions and numbers of the CH₃ groups in the side chain of 3 . The lactonization reaction is of unremarkable stereoselectivity.     

Polymergebundene Cinchonaalkaloide als Katalysatoren in der Michael Reaktion

Polymer Bound Cinchona Alkaloids as Catalysts in the Michael Reaction Three insoluble chiral polymers ( 6 , 7 and 8 ) were prepared by functionalization of copoly(styrene ?2% divinyl benzene) followed by reaction with quinine ( 9 ) or dihydrocupreine ( 10 ). Their utility as catalysts in the reaction between methyl indane-1-one-2-carboxylate ( 13 ) and 3-butene-2-one ( 14 ) was studied. Table 1 (runs 2–6 and 8) shows that the Michael-adduct 15 was formed in good chemical but low optical yields, independent of the chiral polymer used. These results are compared with those of the Michael reactions in the presence of the monomeric bases quinine ( 9 ), O-acetyl-quinine ( 11 ) and eucipine ( 12 ) (runs 1, 7 and 9).     

Syntheses of the Macrocyclic Spermine Alkaloids (±)‐Budmunchiamine A – C

The syntheses of four macrocyclic spermine alkaloids, (±)‐budmunchiamine A – C ( 1a – c ) and (±)‐budmunchiamine L4 ( 1 ), were accomplished by Michael addition of spermine to the α,β‐unsaturated esters 3a – d , followed by cyclization of the resulting α,ω‐tetraamino esters 4a – d with triethoxyantimony; N‐methylation of the amino lactams 6a – c yielded the budmunchiamines A – C ( 1a – c ).     

Asymmetrische Michael-Additionen. Stereoselektive Alkylierung chiraler,nicht racemischer Enolate durch Nitroolefine. Herstellung enantiomerenreiner γ-Aminobuttersäure- und Bernsteinsäure-Derivate

Asymmetric Michael-Additions. Stereoselective Alkylation of Chiral, Non-racemic Enolates by Nitroolefins. Preparation of Enantiomerically Pure γ-Aminobutyric and Succinic Acid Derivatives Chiral, non-racemic lithium enolates ( E , F , G ) of 1,3-dioxolan-4-ones, methyl 1,3-oxazolidin-4-carboxylates, methyl 1,3-oxazolin-4-carboxylates, 1,3-oxazolidin-5-ones, and 1,3-imidazolidin-4-ones derived from (S)-lactic acid ( 2a ), (S)-mandelic acid ( 2b ), and (S)-malic acid ( 2c ), or from (S)-alanine ( 10 ), (S)-proline ( 11 ), (S)-serine ( 12 ), and (S)-threonine ( 13 ), are added to nitroolefins. Michael adducts ( 3 – 9 , 14 – 18 ) are formed (40–80%) with selectivities generally above 90% ds of one of the four possible stereoisomers. Conversions of these nitroalkylated products furnish the α-branched α-hydroxysuccinic acids 28 and 29 , the α-hydroxy-γ-amino acid 25 , the α,γ-di-amino acid 32 , the substituted γ-lactames 19 – 22 , and the pyrrolidine 23 . The relative and absolute configuration of the products from dioxolanones and nitropropene are derived by chemical correlation and NOE measurements indicating that the steric course of reaction is to be specified as 1k, ul-1,3. The mechanism is discussed.     

Experiments on the total synthesis of Lysolipin I. Part III. Preparation and transformations of substituted 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrodibenzofuran-1-ones

1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrodibenzofuran-1-ones were obtained by Michael addition of 1,3-cyclohexadione ( 2 ) to o-benzoquinone ( 3 ) and to p-benzoquinones 8 and 11 (Scheme 2). In addition to the expected 7,8-disubstituted adduct 14 , the ZnCl₂-catalyzed reaction of dione 2 with methoxy-p-benzoquinone ( 11 ) afforded a small amount of the 6,8-disubstituted regio-isomer 13 (Scheme 2). The projected cleavage of these dibenzofuranones to 3-methoxy-2-phenyl-2-cyclohexenone 22 could be effected by treatment with NaOH followed by methylation (Scheme 3). Attempted acetalization of such dibenzofuranones resulted in a retro-Claisen-type cleavage, giving the benzofuryl-butyrate 16 . Other transformations include reduction of the ketone, of the C(4a)=C(9b) bond, and alkylation with Li-ethoxyacetylide (Scheme 3). Oxidation of 8-hydroxy-7-mehoxydibenzofuran derivatives led to o-quinones instead of the desired ring cleavage to p-quinones (Scheme 4).     

Diels-Alder-Reaktionen von 2′-substituierten 3-Vinyl-1H-indolen zu neuen anellierten Indol-und Carbazol-Derivaten

Diels-alder Reactions of 2′-Substituted 3-Vinyl-1H-indoles to New Annellated Indole and Carbazole Derivatives New regio- and stereoselcctive cycloadditions between 2′- substituted 3-vinyl-l H -indoles and the dienophiles N-Phenylmaleimide, dimethyl acetylendicarboxylate, and methyl acrylate are reported. Products include some new carbazole derivatives and Michael adducts. In the presence of AlCl₃ as dicnophile-activating catalyst, ‘endo’ preference for deriving cycloadducts is observed. In some cases, Michael addition competes with[4+2] cycloaddition.     

Synthesis of Open-Chain 2,3-Disubstituted 4-nitroketones by Diastereoselective Michael-addition of (E)-Enamines to (E)-Nitroolefins. A topological rule for C,C-bond forming processes between prochiral centres. Preliminary communication

The Michael-additions of aliphatic, alicyclic, and arylsubstituted nitroolefins and enamines lead to γ-nitroketones 3 in good chemical and excellent (> 90%) diastereomeric yields (see Table 1). The known threo-configuration of one type of adducts 3 (entries 8, 10, and 11 of Table 1) can be arrived at by assuming the approach 8 of the Michael-acceptor and -donor; the reaction follows a topological rule, which is formulated and which is applicable to such diverse reactions as the diene synthesis, cyclopropanations, carbonyl olefinations and methylenations, aldol- and nitroaldol-type additions, as well as additions of lithium, boron, and chromium derivatives to aldehydes (see 9 , 10 , 11 , and Table 2).     

A Facile and Efficient One‐Pot Electrochemical Synthesis of Thiazole Derivatives in Aqueous Solution

In the present work, the electrooxidation of hydroquinones 1a and 1b , and catechols 1c and 1d was studied in the presence of rhodanine ( 3 ) as nucleophile in a mixture of EtOH and phosphate buffer solution as ‘green’ media using cyclic voltammetry and controlled‐potential coulometry. The results indicated that the corresponding p‐ and o‐quinones formed from the hydroquinones and catechols, respectively, participate in Michael addition reaction to yield new thiazole derivatives. The electrochemical syntheses of these new thiazole derivatives were performed successfully at three graphite rod electrodes in undivided cells in good‐to‐excellent yields at room temperature without any catalyst.     

Etude de la décomposition thermique d'azido dithiényl-1,2 éthènes et éthanes

Thermal decomposition of azido-1,2-dithienylethenes 1 gave thienyl 4H-thieno[3,2-b]pyrroles 3 . For the 3,4-disubstituted thiophene derivatives 2 , the same reaction led to the amino-1,2-dithienylethenes 4 . In contrast, only azido-1,2-dithienylethanes 7 led to thienyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-thieno[3,4-b]pyrroles 8 . The structure of the obtained derivatives was established on the basis of ¹H nmr, ir, and mass spectral data.     

Versuche zur Synthese von 9β, 10α-Steroiden; B,C,D-tricyclische Verbindungen

In a search for a new and efficient synthesis of the compound 7 , the cyclization of 5 (obtained by a Michael-reaction from 3 and 4 ) was studied. Treatment of 5 with strong acid furnished the known dienedione 8 . Mild acidic conditions gave the bridged alcohol 9 and other, unidentified products, rather than the desired enone 6 . Under basic conditions, 5 did not cyclize to 6 , but underwent retro-Michael reaction. Attempts were then made to convert the dienedione 8 to the 14α-enone 19 . However, both catalytic hydrogenation and lithium-ammonia reduction of 8 yielded mainly 14β-products. In some hydrogenation experiments, isomerization of the dienedione 8 to the phenols 13 (major) and 14 (minor) occurred. The stereochemistry of the new isomeric des-A-androst-9-en-5, 17-diones ( 16, 17 and 20 ) was determined by chemical and spectroscopic methods.     

One‐Pot Syntheses of 2‐(2‐Sulfanyl‐4H‐3,1‐benzothiazin‐4‐yl)acetic Acid Derivatives via Reactions of 3‐(2‐Isothiocyanatophenyl)prop‐2‐enoic Acid Derivatives with Thiols or Sodium Sulfide

Two efficient methods for the preparation of 2‐(2‐sulfanyl‐4H‐3,1‐benzothiazin‐4‐yl)acetic acid derivatives 3 under mild conditions have been developed. The first method is based on the reaction of 3‐(2‐isothiocyanatophenyl)prop‐2‐enoates 1a – 1c with thiols in the presence of Et₃N in THF at room temperature, leading to the corresponding dithiocarbamate intermediates 2 , which underwent spontaneous cyclization at the same temperature by an attack of the S‐atom at the prop‐2‐enoyl moiety in a 1,4‐addition manner (Michael addition) to give 2‐(2‐sulfanyl‐4H‐3,1‐benzothiazin‐4‐yl)acetates in one pot. The second method involves treatment of 3‐(2‐isothiocyanatophenyl)prop‐2‐enoic acid derivatives 1b – 1d with Na₂S leading to the formation of 2‐(2‐sodiosulfanyl‐4H‐3,1‐benzothiazin‐4‐yl)acetic acid intermediates 5 by a similar addition/cyclization sequence, which are then allowed to react with alkyl or aryl halides to afford derivatives 3 . 2‐(2‐Thioxo‐4H‐3,1‐benzothiazin‐4‐yl)acetic acid derivatives 6 can be obtained by omitting the addition of halides.     

1,2‐Oxazine N‐Oxides as Catalyst Resting States in Michael Additions of Aldehydes to Nitro Olefins Organocatalyzed by α,α‐Diphenylprolinol Trimethylsilyl Ether

By combining enamines, derived from aldehydes and diphenylprolinol trimethylsilyl ether (the Hayashi catalyst), with nitroethenes ((D₆)benzene, 4‐Å molecular sieves, room temperature) intermediates of the corresponding catalytic Michael‐addition cycles were formed and characterized (IR, NMR, X‐ray analysis; Schemes 3–6 and Fig. 1–3). Besides cyclobutanes 2 , 1,2‐oxazine N‐oxide derivatives 3 – 6 and 8 have been identified for the first time, some of which are very stable compounds. It may not be a lack of reactivity (between the intermediate enamines and nitro olefins) that leads to failure of the catalytic reactions (Schemes 3–5) but the high stability of catalyst resting states. The central role zwitterions play in these processes is discussed (Schemes 1 and 2).     

Addition von Aldehyden an aktivierte Doppelbindungen,XXXIV1). Addition von Aldehyden an cyclische α-Methylenketone

Addition of Aldehydes to Activated Double Bonds, XXXIV¹⁾. Addition of Aldehydes to Cyclic α-Methylene Ketones The thiazolium salt-catalyzed addition of aldehydes to the cyclic α-methylene ketones 3, 4, 7, 8, 48 , and 49 leads to γ-diketones 9 – 22, 50 – 53 ; some of them were converted into unsaturated ketones 23 – 28 , pyrroles 29 – 34, 37 – 43 , and furans 35, 36, 44 – 46 . The α-methylene ketones were synthesized by retro Diels-Alder reaction of the corresponding norbornene compounds 1, 2, 5, 6, 47 .     

Enantioselective Michael Addition of the 2‐(1‐Ethylpropoxy)acetaldehyde to N‐[(1Z)‐2‐Nitroethenyl]acetamide – Optimization of the Key Step in the Organocatalytic Oseltamivir Synthesis

Organocatalytic Michael addition of alkoxyacetaldehyde 1 to N‐protected 2‐nitroethene‐1‐amine 2 (Scheme 2) is a key step in the synthesis of an important antiviral agent, oseltamivir. Screening of a large array of structurally diverse acids as potential promoters led to the identification of several useful acidic additives for this reaction (Tables 1–4). Also other reaction parameters were investigated with the aim of improving the diastereoselectivity of the Michael addition, while maintaining high enantiomer purity and yield (Tables 5 and 6).     

Synthesis of (±)‐Glaucine and (±)‐Neospirodienone via an One‐Pot Bischler?Napieralski Reaction and Oxidative Coupling by a Hypervalent Iodine Reagent

Condensation of 3,4‐dimethoxybenzeneethanamine ( 3d ) and various benzeneacetic acids, i.e., 4a – e , via a practical and efficient one‐pot Bischler–Napieralski reaction, followed by NaBH₄ reduction, produced a series of 1‐benzyl‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydroisoquinolines, i.e., 5a – e , in satisfactory yields (Scheme 3). Oxidative coupling of the N‐acyl and N‐methyl derivatives 6a – e of the latter with hypervalent iodine ([IPh(CF₃COO)₂]) yielded products with two different skeletons (Scheme 4). The major products from N‐acyl derivatives 6a – c were (±)‐N‐acylneospirodienones 2a – c , while the minor was the 3,4‐dihydroisoquinoline 7 . (±)‐Glaucine ( 1 ), however, was the major product starting from N‐methyl derivative 6e . Possible reaction mechanisms for the formation of these two types of skeleton are proposed (Scheme 5).