13C n.m.r. spectroscopy: Comparison of the spectra of some dimeric Catharanthus alkaloids and their derivatives

The ¹³C n.m.r. spectra of some dimeric Catharanthus alkaloids are reported and assigned. Methods devised to aid in the assignment of resonances in complex molecules are described. The ¹³C n.m.r. spectra of several derivatives of vinblastine are discussed.     

Pteridines. Part LXXXV. Chemical synthesis of deoxysepiapterin and 6-acylpteridines by acyl radical substitution reactions

A new synthesis of deoxysepiapterin ( 2 ), one of the two yellow eye pigments of the Drosophila mutant sepia, is described. The synthetic approach makes use of a homolytic nucleophilic acylation of 7-(alkylthio)pteridine derivatives ( 11, 13, 15, 18, 20 ) leading to the corresponding 6-acyl derivatives ( 21–27 ). Desulfurizations have been achieved for the first time in the pteridine series using Raney-Co,Raney-Cu, or Cu? Al alloy in alkaline medium. Besides cleavage of the C(7)? S bond, further reductions of the C?O group at C(6) and the C(7)?N(8) bond are detected as side reactions leading to 6-(1-hydroxyalkyl) ( 34, 35, 42, 43 ) and 6-acyl-7,8-dihydro derivatives ( 2, 36, 37 ), respectively, The newly synthesized compounds have been characterized by elemental analysis, p_K determination, UV and ¹H-NMR spectra.     

Carbon-13 n.m.r. studies. 65—13C spectra of some tricyclo[3.2.1.02,4]octane derivatives

The ¹³C n.m.r. spectra of 18 derivatives of the tricyclo[3.2.1.0^2,4]octanes have been determined. This series includes methyl, hydroxyl and oxo substituted examples to compare the effects of these substituents on the skeletal carbon shieldings with those observed for the corresponding norbornanes and bicyclo[3.2.1]octanes. In general, the trends are similar and the perturbations associated with closely neighboring groups follow a consistent pattern. The shielding data for the exo–exo and exo–endo isomers of tetracyclo[3.3.1.0^2,40^6,8]nonane are also reported.     

Carbon-13 n.m.r. and CNDO/S study of 1,3-indandione and heterocyclic analogues

¹³C n.m.r. spectra are reported for 1,3-indandione, phthalic anhydride, thiophthalic anhydride, and phthalimide in chloroform-d solution. The ¹³C chemical shifts have also been calculated by means of Pople's perturbation theory using CNDO/S wave functions; the agreement between theoretical and experimental values is improved when an empirical charge-dependent term is added to the calculated diamagnetic and paramagneitc contributions.     

Carbon-13 n.m.r. investigation of 2-arylaminothiazolines and analogous thiazines,thiazepines and their amides

The ¹³C n.m.r. spectra of 2-arylaminothiazoline, -thiazine and -thiazepine derivatives, and also those of some N-substituted isomeric pairs were recorded and assigned. The structure of the individual isomers, which as a result of contradictory spectroscopic data had earlier been ambiguous, was established. In addition, the tautomeric structure of some N-unsubstituted compounds was determined.     

Long range 13C shift effects (δ and ϵ) in methylcyclohexanes

¹³C n.m.r. spectra of a number of methyl substituted cyclohexanes, some of them conformationally homogeneous, have been recorded in CDCl₃ and used to determine shift effects engendered by the introduction of methyl groups on carbon atoms remote from the site of substitution. Sizeable changes in shifts are found, including a substantial effect of an equatorial methyl group on an axial methyl group δ to it (+0.6₇ ppm, ‘δ_ea’). The effects reported are of consequence in investigations of conformational problems by ¹³C n.m.r. techniques.     

RMN du 13C de Bromo et de Fluoro Cyclanones à Structure Contrainte: Variation des Effets α et γ en Fonction des Facteurs Stériques et de la Nature de l'Halogène

¹³C n.m.r. spectra of various halo-bicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-ones and 7,7-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-ones are described. It is possible to correlate in an empirical way the α and γ effects with the geometric features of these molecules. Thus, the reflex and anti-reflex effects can be studied by ¹³C n.m.r. spectroscopy.     

Furopyridines. XI. 13C NMR Spectra of 2- or 3-Substituted Furo[2,3-b]-, Furo[3,2-b]-, Furo[2,3-c]- and Furo[3,2-c]pyridine

The ¹³C nmr spectra of 2- or 3-monosubstituted furo[2,3-b]- 1a-1j , furo[3,2-b]- 2a-2j , furo[2,3-c]- 3a-3j and furo[3,2-c]pyridine derivatives 4a-4j are reported. Effects by change in annelation and substituent effects on ¹³C chemical shifts and carbon-proton coupling constants are discussed. The spectra of benzo[b]furan derivatives 5a-5j having the corresponding substituent are also reported for comparison.     

Carbon-13 n.m.r. study of naturally occurring xanthones

The ¹³C n.m.r. spectra of 36 naturally occurring xanthones are reported and all chemical shifts assigned. The shifts in substituted xanthones can be predicted from substituent effects evaluated for simple derivatives. The agreement between calculated and observed shifts decreases as the extent of substitution in the xanthone increases.     

Concerning carbon-13 n.m.r. spectroscopy of 5β-hydroxylated phytoecdysones

The ¹³C n.m.r. spectra of the 5β-hydroxylated phytoecdysones polypodine B, muristerone A and kaladasterone are presented and briefly discussed together with the spectrum of makisterone A. Comparisons with previously reported spectra of ecdysone, ecdysterone and poststerone are made and allow a correction for the C-20/C-24 assignment for ecdysone.     

13C n.m.r. of organosulphur compounds: II—13C chemical shifts and conformational analysis of methyl substituted thiacyclohexanes

¹³C n.m.r. spectra of methyl substituted thianes and thianium cations have been determined. The magnitude of the ¹³C substituent effects of an equatorial methyl group or of a gem-dimethyl grouping appear to depend in a systematic way on whether the carbon atom concerned is adjacent to, or removed from, the heteroatom. The shieldings are discussed in relation to the conformational properties of the thiane ring. Moreover, the average ¹³C substituent parameters obtained from conformationally biased systems are applied to potentially mobile systems to assess the position of the conformational equilibrium.     

Effets de Substituants en Série Diazolique et Diazinique-1,3—Etude par Résonance Magnétique Nucléaire du Carbone-13

We have recorded the ¹³C n.m.r. spectra of thiones and thioethers in the 1,3-diazole and 1,3-diazine series with various alkyl substituents at the nitrogen atoms. Some analogous oxygen containing heterocycles were also examined. We have shown that in the thiocarbonylated compounds the thiol ? thione equilibrium is displaced towards the thione form, but that ¹³C n.m.r. gives only qualitative results. In the sulphur containing derivatives the isopropyl group is in a fixed conformational position because of the steric hindrance of the sulphur atom. Substitution by a tert-butyl group leads to unexpected γ values. We ascribe this phenomenon to ring deformation or to variations in the valence angles of the substituted nitrogen atoms.     

1H- und 13C-NMR-untersuchungen an dibromoxabicyclo[n.2.1]alkanen

The ¹H n.m.r. spectra of some dibromooxabicyclo[n.2.1]alkanes are discussed for the determination of the configuration and conformation. The ¹³C n.m.r. spectra confirm the observed stereochemistry. With increasing ring size the ¹³C n.m.r. chemical shifts of the hetero atom substituted C-atoms C-1 and C-2 move steadily to lower fields.     

Carbon-13 n.m.r. spectra of branched carboxylic acids and their derivatives

¹³C n.m.r. spectra have been measured for 39 compounds with branched structures including carboxylic acids, their methyl and ethyl esters, nitriles and chlorinated esters. The results obtained indicate that the ¹³ C n.m.r. technique is applicable to structure assignment of acids and their derivatives containing various numbers of substituents on the chain. The dependence of the carboxylic carbon chemical shift on the number and structure of α-positioned substituents has been determined. Calculation of the chemical shifts for branched carboxylic acids, esters and nitriles from the corresponding increments using the additivity scheme is shown to be possible in principle.     

Copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes of 2-formylpyridine 3-piperidinyl-, 3-hexamethyleneiminyl- and 3-azabicyclo[3.2.2]nonylthiosemicarbazones

Summary Copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes of 2-formylpyridine 3-piperidinyl-, 3-hexamethyleneiminyl- and 3-azabicyclo-[3.2.2]nonylthiosemicarbazones were prepared and characterized spectroscopically. ¹H and ¹³C n.m.r. spectra of the thiosemicarbazones and a diamagnetic nickel(II) complex are reported, together with i.r., electronic and e.s.r. spectra of the metal complexes. The thiosemicarbazones and their copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes exhibit considerable growth inhibitory activity against Paecilomyces variotii, but show minimal activity against Aspergillus niger.     

Carbon-13 n.m.r. studies of some saturated 1,2-oxazepine derivatives

The influence of incorporating an group, an oxygen atom and the fragment in a saturated 7-membered ring system on carbon-13 n.m.r. chemical shifts is examined, and also, the influence of the dioxolane ring moiety on the ¹³C chemical shifts in these ring systems. Substituent effects are generally additive except in cases where the ring is heavily substituted with methyl groups. A large upfield steric shift (γ effect) of 7–8 ppm is observed in two of the derivatives. An example of long range nonequivalence is also observed. Assignments of the ¹³C n.m.r. spectra have been made by comparison with model compounds, and from proton coupled ¹³C n.m.r. spectra. The synthesis of several new compounds is described.     

Isobenzopyryliumsalts: VII—13C n.m.r. shifts of 1-arylisobenzopyrylium salts and correlation with Hammett parameters

The signal identifications of isobenzopyrylium salts has been achieved on the basis of proton broad-band and off-resonance decoupled ¹³C n.m.r. spectra of twelve different 1-arylisobenzopyrylium salts and eight model compounds. From the ¹³C shifts valuable information about pK values, the aromatic character and the conjugative effects of isobenzopyrylium salts was obtained.     

13C NMR spectra of some N-aryl substituted sulphur–nitrogen compounds

The ¹³C n.m.r. spectra of four classes of N-aryl sulphur–nitrogen compounds are discussed. The para carbon shieldings of the N-phenyl derivatives reflect the substituents effects of the various nitrogen groups. These show large differences for the four classes of compounds due to differences in the electronic structure of the sulphur–nitrogen bond.     

13C n.m.r. spectroscopy of diethyl alkyl- and benzyl-phosphonates. A study of phosphorus–carbon spin–spin coupling constants over one to seven bonds

¹³C chemical shifts and ³¹P? ¹³C spin–spin coupling constants are reported for 10 alkyl-, 20 benzyl- and 3 (naphthylmethyl)-phosphonates. While in saturated aliphatic chains P–C couplings over more than four bonds cannot be resolved, couplings over up to seven bonds are observed in the benzyl type systems. Conformational and substituent effects on J(PC) are studied and discussed. ⁿJ(PF) (n = 4, 5, 6) are reported for the isomeric (fluorobenzyl)phosphonates and ⁿJ(PP) (n = 5, 6, 7) were obtained from the ¹³C satellites in the ³¹P n.m.r. spectra of the isomeric diphosphonates, C₆H₄[CH₂P(O)(OEt)₂]₂. Comparison of those ¹³C absorptions of the latter, which represent the X parts of ABX or AA′X spin systems, with the spectra of the corresponding (methylbenzyl)phosphonates, CH₃C₆H₄CH₂P(O)(OEt)₂, yielded the relative signs of ⁿJ(PC) (n = 2–6).     

NMR-Untersuchungen an Dicyclopentadienderivaten. IV—1-Syn/anti-Epimere von endo-Dicyclopentadienderivaten

The syn/anti-arrangement of some substituents R in position 1 of endo-dicyclopentadiene derivatives is investigated by ¹H-and ¹³C n.m.r. spectroscopy. The HH-coupling constants of the epimeric alcohols 2 and 3 are determined by paramagnetic shift experiments [Eu(fod)₃] and the observed relative paramagnetic shifts ΔEu used for the determination of the configuration. The increasing steric compression in the syn-epimers is well reflected by the ¹H- and ¹³C n.m.r. chemical shifts.