Synthesis, Characterization and Crystal Structure of （Z）-1-[2-（Triarylstannyl）vinyl]-1-indanols and Their Arylhalostannyl Derivatives

(Z)-1-[2-(Tri-o-tolylstannyl)vinyl]-1-indanol (1) and (Z)-1-[2-(tri-p-tolylstannyl)vinyl]-l-indanol (2) were synthesized by the addition reaction of 1-ethynylindanol with tri-o-tolyltin and tri-p-tolyltin hydride. The aryl groups in compound 1 and 2 were substituted by Br2 or I2 to yield monohalide derivatives (3-6). The compounds 1-6 were characterized by elemental analysis, ^1H NMR and FT-IR spectroscopy. The crystal structures of 1, 2 and 4 have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The Sn atom in 1 and 2 exhibits a tetrahedral geometry distorted towards trigonal bipyramid due to a weak intramolecular interaction between Sn and the hydroxyl O atoms [0.2839(4) nm and 0.2744(5) nm], while the Sn atom in 4 adopts a trigonal bipyramidal geometry with a significant O→Sn(1) interaction [0.2552(5) nm].     

The Convenient Synthesis of 11‐Methyl‐3,8‐disubstituted‐12‐aryl‐3,4,7,8,9,12‐hexahydro‐1H‐chromeno[2,3‐b]quinoline‐1,10(2H)‐dione Derivatives

The 2‐arylidene‐3‐oxobutanenitrile derivatives 2 were prepared by the Knoevenagel condensation between aldehydes and 3‐oxobutanenitrile 1 , which was obtained by acid hydrolysis of β‐aminocrotononitrile. 3‐Acetyl‐2‐amino‐4H‐chromen‐5(6H)‐one derivatives 3 were synthesized by reaction of 2‐arylidene‐3‐oxobutanenitrile 2 and 5‐substituted‐1,3‐cyclohexanedione in ethylene glycol. The 11‐methyl‐3,8‐disubstituted‐12‐aryl‐3,4,7,8,9,12‐hexahydro‐1H‐chromeno[2,3‐b]quinoline‐1,10(2H)‐dione derivatives 4 were obtained by Friedländer reaction of compounds 3 with 5‐substituted‐1,3‐cyclohexanedione, using p‐toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate as catalyst. The structures of all novel compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, MS, and ¹H NMR spectra. The crystal and molecular structure of compound 4f has been determined by single crystal XRD analysis.     

Synthesis and Characterization of 11‐Amino‐3‐methoxy‐8‐substituted‐12‐aryl‐8,9‐dihydro‐7H‐chromeno[2,3‐b]quinolin‐10(12H)‐one Derivatives

A series of 2‐amino‐7‐methoxy‐4‐aryl‐4H‐chromene‐3‐carbonitrile compounds 2 were obtained by condensation of 3‐methoxyphenol with β‐dicyanostyrenes 1 in absolute ethanol containing piperidine. The intermediate enamines 3 were prepared by compounds 2 with 5‐substituted‐1,3‐cyclohexanedione using p‐toluenesuflonic acid (TsOH) as catalyst. The title compounds 11‐amino‐3‐methoxy‐8‐substituted‐12‐aryl‐8,9‐dihydro‐7H‐chromeno[2,3‐b]quinolin‐10(12H)‐one 4 were synthesized by cyclization of the intermediate enamines 3 in THF with K₂CO₃ /Cu₂Cl₂ as catalyst. The structures of all compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, MS, and ¹H NMR spectra. The crystal structure of compound 4i was determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis.     

Reaktionsverhalten verschiedener Carbodiimide mit Ferrocen‐1, 1'‐dicarbonsäure

Reaction Behaviour of Several Carbodiimides with 1, 1'‐Ferrocenedicarboxylic Acid 1, 1'‐bis‐(1, 3‐dicyclohexylureidocarbonyl)‐ferrocene ( 1 ), 1, 1'‐bis‐(1, 3‐diisopropylureidocarbonyl)‐ferrocene ( 2 ) and ferrocene‐1, 1'‐bis‐N‐p‐tolylcarboxamide ( 6 ) were synthesized by melting down 1, 1'‐ferrocenedicarboxylic acid ( 7 ) together with N, N'‐dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC), N, N'‐diisopropylcarbodiimide (DIC) or N, N'‐di‐p‐tolylcarbodiimide ( 8 ), respectively, without application of any solvent in a short space of time. Substance 1 , 2 , 1, 1'‐bis‐(1‐ethyl‐3‐tert‐butylureidocarbonyl)‐ferrocene ( 3 ), 1‐(1‐tert‐butyl‐3‐ethylureidocarbonyl)‐1'‐(1‐ethyl‐3‐tert‐butylureidocarbonyl)‐ferrocene ( 4 ) and 1, 1'‐bis‐(1‐tert‐butyl‐3‐ethylureidocarbonyl)‐ferrocene ( 5 ) were obtained in good yield by reacting 7 DCC, DIC, or N‐tert‐butyl‐N'‐ethylcarbodiimide ( 9 ), respectively, with in ethyl acetate for weeks. Transannular 1, 1'‐ferrocenedicarboxylic anhydride was not detectable or isolable in these reactions. All new compounds were characterized by ¹H‐NMR, ¹³C‐NMR, IR, MS and elementar analysis. In the case of 1 a single crystal structure analysis was made.     

Synthesis of Novel Fluorescent 2‐{4‐[1‐(Pyridine‐2‐yl)‐1H‐pyrazol‐3‐yl] phenyl}‐2H‐naphtho [1,2‐d] [1,2,3] triazolyl Derivatives and Evaluation of Their Thermal and Photophysical Properties

Novel 2‐{4‐[1‐(pyridine‐2‐yl)‐1H‐pyrazol‐3‐yl] phenyl}‐2H‐naphtho [1,2‐d] [1,2,3] triazolyl fluorescent derivatives were synthesized from p‐nitrophenylacetic acid and 2‐hydrazino pyridine through Vilsmeier–Haack and diazotization reactions. Photophysical properties were evaluated, and results show that compounds have good fluorescence quantum yields. Thermal analysis showed that they are reasonably stable. The structures of the compounds were confirmed by FT‐IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and mass spectral and elemental analysis.     

Prenylated Benzene Metabolites from Melicope pteleifolia

Chemical investigation on the stem and root of Melicope pteleifolia afforded three new prenylated benzene metabolites as racemic mixtures, named pteleifolins A–C ( 1 – 3 , resp.). Their gross structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis, especially 2D‐NMR experiments. An enantiomer resolution of (±)‐ 1 using chiral HPLC was performed, and the absolute configuration of the enantiomers were determined to be (+)‐(S)‐ 1 and (?)‐(R)‐ 1 by means of circular‐dichroism analysis.     

Three New Cytotoxic ent‐Kaurane Diterpenoids from Isodon weisiensis C. Y. Wu

Three new cytotoxic ent‐kaurane diterpenoids, (1α,7α,14β)‐1,7,14‐trihydroxy‐ent‐kaur‐16‐en‐15,18‐dione ( 1 ), (1α,7α,14β)‐1,7,14,18,20‐pentahydroxy‐ent‐kaur‐16‐en‐15‐one ( 2 ), and (3β,7α,14β)‐3,7,14‐tris(acetyloxy)‐ent‐kaur‐16‐en‐15‐one ( 3 ), were isolated from Isodon weisiensis C. Y. Wu. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods, including 2D‐NMR techniques, and the crystal structure of 1 was determined by single‐crystal X‐ray‐diffraction analysis. The chosen crystal of 1 was orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁, and there were two molecules with little difference in bond length and bond angle in the least‐asymmetry unit. Compounds 1–3 showed significant cytotoxic activities against human‐cancer cell lines Bel‐7402 and HO‐8910.     

Phenolic Metabolites from the Stems and Leaves of Sophora flavescens

Two new compounds, (?)‐(6aR,11aR)‐4‐methoxy‐8,9‐(methylenedioxy)pterocarpan 3‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside ( 1 ) and 5‐hydroxy‐7‐methoxyisoflavone 4′‐O‐β‐D ‐xylopyranosyl‐(1→6)‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside ( 2 ), were isolated, together with 30 known compounds from the stems and leaves of Sophora flavescens Aition . Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic analysis, including HR‐ESI‐MS data. A preliminary comparison of phenolic metabolite profiles, based on the qualitative HPLC analysis, indicated that the composition of the roots and the aerial parts were significantly different.     

Synthesis, Structure and Biological Activities of Novel Triazole Compounds Containing N,N-Dialkyldithiocarbamate Moiety

Introduction As an important type of fungicides, triazole compounds are highly efficient, low poisonous and inward absorbent.1-3 At present, the studies on triazole derivatives are mainly concentrated on compounds with triazole as the only active group. The report of triazole compounds that contain both triazole group and other active group in a single molecule has rarely been found. Dialkyl-substituted dithiocarbamate salts have also shown interesting biological effects.4 N,N-Dialkyldithio-…     

Chemical Constituents from the Pericarp of Trewia nudiflora

Three new ent‐atisane diterpenes, i.e., 17‐hydroxy‐ent‐atisan‐19‐oic acid ( 1 ), 17‐hydroxy‐ent‐atisan‐19‐oic acid methyl ester ( 2 ), and 16α,17‐dihydroxy‐ent‐atisan‐19‐al ( 3 ), together with five known phenolic compounds, i.e., gallic acid, ethyl gallate, protocatechuic acid, 3,4,4′‐tri‐O‐methylellagic acid, and α‐tocopherol, and two other known compounds, i.e., trans‐cinnamic acid and taraxerone, were isolated from the pericarp of Trewia nudiflora collected in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis including 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR. Trace amounts of maytansinoids were isolated by antifungal‐activity‐guided fractionation and determined by LC‐ESI‐MS analysis; they were prominent antifungal constituents in the pericarp of Trewia nudiflora.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Fungicidal Activity of Novel 1,5‐Diaryl‐1H‐Pyrazol‐3‐Oxy Derivatives Containing Oxyacetic Acid or Oxy(2‐thioxothiazolidin‐3‐yl)ethanone Moieties

A series of novel 1,5‐diaryl‐1H‐pyrazol‐3‐oxy derivatives containing oxyacetic acid or oxy(2‐thioxothiazolidin‐3‐yl)ethanone moieties were prepared from methyl 3‐arylacrylates via a serial of reactions included addition‐cyclization, oxidation, substitution, hydrolysis, and condensation. Their structures were confirmed by ¹H‐NMR, ¹³C‐NMR, IR, and elemental analysis. In addition, the crystal structure of the compound 2‐(1,5‐diphenyl‐1H‐pyrazol‐3‐yloxy)‐1‐(2‐thioxothiazolidin‐3‐yl)ethanone was determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. Bioassay results indicated that the compound 2‐(5‐(4‐chlorophenyl)‐1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazol‐3‐yloxy)‐1‐(2‐thioxo‐thiazolidin‐3‐yl)ethanone exhibited moderate inhibitory activity against Gibberella zeae at the dosage of 10 μg mL^?1.     

Chemical Constituents of the Leaves of Desmos cochinchinensis var. fulvescens Ban

A phytochemical investigation of MeOH extract of Desmos cochinchinensis var. fulvescens Ban afforded two new compounds, 1β,7α‐dihydroxyeudesman‐4‐one ( 1 ) and 5αH‐megastigm‐7‐ene‐3α,4α,6β,9‐tetrol ( 2 ), together with nine known terpenoids. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR spectroscopic analysis. Their relative configurations were assigned by NOESY experiments.     

Synthesis of 1R‐1H‐Imidazo[1,2‐a]pyridin‐4‐ium‐8‐olate Derivatives

A new method based on reaction of 4‐bromobut‐2‐enoates with N‐alkylimidazoles was proposed for obtaining 1R‐1H‐imidazo[1,2‐a]pyridin‐4‐ium‐8‐olate and 1‐R‐8‐methoxy‐1H‐imidazo[1,2‐a]pyridin‐4‐ium derivatives. The structures of synthesized compounds were confirmed by ¹H, ¹³C NMR, elemental analysis, and X‐ray data.     

Synthesis of Novel Thioglycoside Derivatives Containing Quinazolinone

A series of novel thioglycoside derivatives containing 4(3H)‐quinazolinone was designed and synthesized from 2‐chloromethyl‐quinazolin‐4(3H)‐ones and 1‐thioglycose. Several 2‐chloromethyl‐quinazolin‐4(3H)‐ones were synthesized on refluxing with 2‐(chloroacetylamino)‐benzoic acid and arylamines in acetonitrile. All of the novel compounds were characterized by IR, ¹H NMR spectra and elemental analysis. The structures of compounds 7b, 8b and 8c have been determined by X‐ray diffraction analysis.     

Two New Ceramides from the Marine Sponge Ircinia fasciculata

A new 4‐sulfated ceramide, ircisulfamide (=N‐[(1S*,2S*,3R*)‐2‐hydroxy‐1‐(hydroxymethyl)‐3‐(sulfooxy)heptadecyl]hexadecanamide; 1 ), and a new glycosphingolipid, ircicerebroside (=(2R*)‐N‐{(1S*,2R*,3E,7E)‐1‐[(β‐D ‐glucopyranosyloxy)methyl]‐2‐hydroxy‐8‐methylheptadeca‐3,7‐dienyl}‐2‐hydroxyeicosanamide; 2 ), were isolated from the aqueous EtOH extract of the marine sponge Ircinia fasciculata (Pallas ). The structures of the new compounds were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis and by means of chemical methods.     

Synthesis of six new 2‐Aryl‐N‐biphenyl benzimidazoles and crystal structure of methyl 4′ [(2‐p‐Chlorophenyl‐1H‐benzimidazole‐1‐yl)‐methyl]biphenyl‐2‐carboxylate

Six new 2‐aryl‐N‐biphenyl benzimidazoles were designed and synthesized, starting with O‐phenylenediamine and carboxylic acids via cyclization, followed by N‐alkylation. All new compounds were identified by H NMR, IR, MS spectra and elemental analysis. The crystal structure of methyl 4′‐[(2‐p‐chlorophenyl‐1H benzimidazole‐1‐yl)methyl]biphenyl‐2‐carboxylate ( 4f ) was determined by single crystal X‐raydiffraction.     

Two New Spirostanol Saponins from Reineckia carnea

Two new spirostanol saponins, (1β,3β,5β,25S)‐spirostan‐1,3‐diol 1‐(β‐D ‐xylopyranoside) ( 1 ) and (1β,3β,5β,25S)‐spirostan‐1,3‐diol 1‐[α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→2)‐β‐D ‐fucopyranoside] ( 2 ), along with two known compounds, (1β,3β,5β,25S)‐spirostan‐1,3‐diol 1‐[α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→2)‐β‐D ‐xylopyranoside] ( 3 ) and (1β,3β,4β,5β,25S)‐spirostan‐1,3,4,5‐tetrol 5‐(β‐D ‐glucopyranoside) ( 4 ) were isolated from the whole plant of Reineckia carnea. The structures of the new steroids were determined by detailed analysis of their 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR spectra and chemical methods, and by comparison with spectral data of known compounds. Compounds 3 and 4 were isolated from the genus Reineckia for the first time.     

Two Unusual Methylidenecyclopropane Glucosides from Metaxya rostrata C.Presl

Two new natural compounds, (1R,2E)‐2‐(6‐hydroxyhexylidene)cyclopropyl‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside ( 1 ) and (6E)‐6‐[(2R)‐2‐(β‐D ‐glucopyranosyloxy)cyclopropylidene]hexanoic acid ( 2 ), glucosides of a very rare methylidenecyclopropane alcohol, as well as two known glycosides of phenolic acids, namely 4‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosylcaffeic acid ( 3 ) and (E)‐4‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosylcoumaric acid ( 4 ), and methyl α‐fructofuranoside ( 5 ) were isolated for the first time from the rhizomes of the tree fern Metaxya rostrata C.Presl . The structures were elucidated on the basis of detailed spectroscopic data analysis, and the structure of 1 was additionally confirmed by X‐ray crystal‐structure analysis.     

New Polyunsaturated Amino Ketones from a Guangxi Sponge Haliclona sp.

Two new uncommon polyunsaturated amino ketones, (6Z,9Z,12Z,15Z)‐1‐[(2‐phenylethyl)amino]octadeca‐6,9,12,15‐tetraen‐3‐one ( 1 ) and (6Z,9Z,12Z,15Z)‐1‐(diethylamino)octadeca‐6,9,12,15‐tetraen‐3‐one ( 2 ), were isolated from the Gangxi sponge Haliclona sp. The structures of new compounds 1 and 2 were determined by detailed analysis of their 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR spectra, and high‐resolution mass spectrometry.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and In Vitro Microbial Evaluation of Some New 4H‐Chromene and Quinoline Derivatives of 1H‐Pyrazole

A new series of nine derivatives of 4H‐pyrano[3,2‐c]chromene and 12 derivatives of N‐thiazolyl‐4H‐quinoline of 1H‐pyrazole has been synthesized by one pot base catalyzed cyclocondensation reaction of 1H‐pyrazole‐4‐carbaldehyde, malononitrile, and 4‐hydroxy coumarin or β‐enaminones, respectively. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, FT‐IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR spectral data and were further screened, against a panel of pathogenic strains of bacteria and fungi.