Aza-Heterocyclic Building Blocks with In-Ring CF2-Fragment

Modern organic chemistry is a titan supporting and reinforcing pharmaceutical, agricultural, food and material science products. Over the past decades, the organic compounds market has been evolving to meet all the research demands. In this regard, medicinal chemistry is especially dependent on available chemical space as subtle tuning of the molecule structure is required to create a drug with relevant physicochemical properties and a remarkable activity profile. The recent rapid evolution of synthetic methodology to deploy fluorine has brought fluorinated compounds to the spotlight of MedChem community. And now unique properties of fluorine still keep fascinating more and more as its justified installation into a molecular framework has a beneficial impact on membrane permeability, lipophilicity, metabolic stability, pharmacokinetic properties, conformation, pK_a, etc. The backward influence of medicinal chemistry on organic synthesis has also changed the landscape of the latter towards new fluorinated topologies as well. Such complex relationships create a flexible and ever-changing ecosystem. Given that MedChem investigations strongly lean on the ability to reach suitable building blocks and the existence of reliable synthetic methods in this review we collected advances in the chemistry of respectful, but still enigmatic gem-difluorinated aza-heterocyclic building blocks.     

Synthesis of fluorinated amino acid derivatives through late-stage deoxyfluorinations

Fluorine chemistry has represented a hot topic in drug research over the last decade. Because of their pharmaceutical potential, fluorine-containing amino acids and related derivatives have acquired high importance among medicinal chemists. Therefore their synthesis and the development of various synthetic methods for these types of molecular scaffolds have gained increasing interest in synthetic organic chemistry. The current review focuses on synthetic protocols towards fluorine-containing amino acid derivatives through late-stage fluorination with various nucleophilic reagents, describing the access of various open-chain and cyclic α-, β-, γ-amino acid derivatives.     

The anionic chemistry of ynamides: A review

Ynamides have recently evolved as remarkably reactive and versatile building blocks for chemical synthesis. The development of efficient and robust methods for their preparation combined with their recent commercialization have facilitated both the design of an ever-growing number of original methods based on their unique reactivity and their use in other areas such as medicinal chemistry. One crucial aspect of the reactivity of these building blocks is based on their anionic chemistry, which has been extensively studied during the last decade and enabled not only the design and development of remarkably efficient and original reactions but also brought general answers to long-standing problems in organic chemistry and contributed to the emergence of new synthetic paradigms. In this short review, the anionic chemistry of ynamides is overviewed.     

A Historical Review of the Total Synthesis of Natural Products Developed in Portugal

Total synthesis of natural products is an important discipline of organic chemistry that has enabled the development of new synthetic methods and strategies for the preparation and study of the structure and reactivity of complex naturally occurring products. In this review we summarize the synthetic strategies developed in Portugal by several research groups for the synthesis of bioactive natural products including alkaloids, cyclitols, fatty alcohols, phenylpropanoic acids, γ-butyrolactones, xanthones and nucleosides.     

Organoselenium Chemistry in Stereoselective Reactions

Selenium-based methods have developed rapidly over the past few years asnd organoselenium chemistry has become a very useful tool in the hands of synthetic chemists. The different reactivity of selenium-containing compounds in contrast to the sulfur analogues has led to versatile and new synthetic methods in organic chemistry. Various functionalities can be selectively introduced into complex molecules under very mild reaction conditions. In this review, the principles of organoselenium chemistry are traced back to their origins and are highlighted with respect to stereoselective synthesis. The unique properties of selenium allow the development of new and highly selective transformations, which can be employed subsequently in new routes for the synthesis of versatile chiral building blocks and for natural product synthesis.     

粉防己碱及其衍生物的全合成与结构修饰

粉防己碱为双苄基异喹啉类化合物,主要分布在防已科千金藤属植物粉防己的块根中,具有多种生物活性如镇痛消炎、降压、抗肝纤维化和抗肿瘤等。由于此类化合物具有良好的药理活性,吸引了大量有机合成和药物化学等领域学者的关注。本文从粉防己碱的全合成出发,重点综述了其C-5位、C-14及N-甲基位等位点的结构修饰的方法及产物的抗肿瘤活性研究。希望本文有助于为粉防己碱新药的研究与开发寻找一条条件温和、产率高、绿色安全、原料易得的合成路线。     

Visible-Light-Active Coumarin- and Quinolinone-Based Photocatalysts and Their Applications in Chemical Transformations

Organic dyes have been actively studied as useful photocatalysts because they allow access to versatile structural flexibility and green synthetic applications. The identification of a new class of robust organic chromophores is, therefore, in high demand to increase structural diversity and variability. Although coumarins and quinolinones have long been acknowledged as organic chromophores, their ability to participate in photoinduced transformations is somewhat less familiar. Fascinated by their chromophoric features and adaptable platform, our group is interested in the identification of fluorescent bioactive molecules and in the development of new photoinduced synthetic methods using coumarins and quinolinones as photocatalysts. This account provides an overview of our recent progress in the discovery and application of light-absorbing coumarin and quinolinone derivatives in photochemistry and medicinal chemistry.     

手性双官能硫族化合物催化烯烃的不对称亲电硫化反应

手性含硫化合物在药物化学和不对称合成领域中应用广泛,发展这类化合物的新合成方法是有机合成化学的重要任务.烯烃的不对称亲电硫化反应为手性含硫化合物的合成提供了一条方便的途径,通过这种方式不仅可以在烯烃母体分子上引入一个含硫基团,同时也能够引入另外一个重要的官能团.我们课题组设计、合成了一系列手性双官能硒醚/硫醚催化剂,并...     

Synthetic approaches to monofluoroalkenes

Monofluoroalkenes are an important fluorinated class of compounds with applications in medicinal chemistry, material sciences and organic chemistry. An overview of methods allowing synthetic access to these fluorinated building blocks is provided. In particular, this critical review, which covers publications up to October 2010, will be divided according to the substitution pattern of the monofluoroalkenes, i.e. di-, tri- or tetra-substituted. Within each group, the various synthetic approaches will be divided according to the reaction type (282 references).     

Fun with photons, reactive intermediates, and friends. Skating on the edge of the paradigms of physical organic chemistry, organic supramolecular photochemistry, and spin chemistry

This Perspective presents a review and survey of the science and philosophy of my research career over the past five decades at Columbia as a physical organic chemist and photochemist. I explore the role of paradigms, structure, and geometric thinking in my own cognitive and intellectual development. The Perspective describes my investigations of high energy content molecules in electronically excited states and the development of electronic spin and supramolecular photochemistry chemistry. Current research dealing with the nuclear spin chemistry of H(2) incarcerated in buckyballs is illustrated. In the second part of this Perspective, I recount a personal role of the philosophy and history of science and the scientific communities' use of paradigms in their every day research and intellectual activities. Examples are given of the crucial role of geometry and structure in the rapid development of organic chemistry and physical organic chemistry over the past century.     

The synthesis of benzoxaboroles and their applications in medicinal chemistry

Benzoxaborole, as a versatile scaffold, plays important roles in organic synthesis, molecular recognition and supramolecular chemistry. It is also a privileged structure in medicinal chemistry due to its desirable physicochemical and drug-like properties. Recently, benzoxaboroles were widely applied as antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-parasite, and anti-inflammatory agents. This review covers the properties, synthetic methods and applications of benzoxaboroles in medicinal chemistry.     

3-Phenylcoumarins as a Privileged Scaffold in Medicinal Chemistry: The Landmarks of the Past Decade

3-Phenylcoumarins are a family of heterocyclic molecules that are widely used in both organic and medicinal chemistry. In this overview, research on this scaffold, since 2010, is included and discussed, focusing on aspects related to its natural origin, synthetic procedures and pharmacological applications. This review paper is based on the most relevant literature related to the role of 3-phenylcoumarins in the design of new drug candidates. The references presented in this review have been collected from multiple electronic databases, including SciFinder, Pubmed and Mendeley.     

A Collection of Fullerenes for Synthetic Access Toward Oriented Charge‐Transfer Cascades in Triple‐Channel Photosystems

The development of synthetic methods to build complex functional systems is a central and current challenge in organic chemistry. This goal is important because supramolecular architectures of highest sophistication account for function in nature, and synthetic organic chemistry, contrary to high standards with small molecules, fails to deliver functional systems of similar complexity. In this report, we introduce a collection of fullerenes that is compatible with the construction of multicomponent charge‐transfer cascades and can be placed in triple‐channel architectures next to stacks of oligothiophenes and naphthalenediimides. For the creation of this collection, modern fullerene chemistry—methanofullerenes and 1,4‐diarylfullerenes—is combined with classical Nierengarten–Diederich–Bingel approaches.     

现代有机合成的新概念及研究进展

概念是有机合成化学发展的基础之一,新概念的产生和发展可为有机合成开拓新的研究领域和发展方向。此文介绍现代有机合成中的一些新概念和新方法,结合具体的有机合成反应实例展示有机合成在这些概念的基础上取得的新成果和新进展,并综合归纳了现代有机合成的发展方向和应重视的研究领域。     

卟啉衍生物的合成与性能研究进展

卟啉化学是有机化学研究中不可或缺的一个方向。由于卟啉在结构上具有一个大的共轭体系,从而具有典型的芳香性。其具有优异的光电性能、独特的光动力治疗作用、高效的催化活性,并且广泛存在于血红素、叶绿素、维生素B_(12)、过氧化氢酶等有机生物分子中,所有这一切都吸引着科学家们进行深入研究。本文从取代卟啉、缩合卟啉以及扩环卟啉三个方面分别讨论了卟啉的研究进展,通过列举一系列经典的反应以及卟啉衍生物,总结了卟啉衍生物的合成方法及其发展方向。另外,文中还对于卟啉的一些特殊物理、化学和光电性质,做了重点介绍。本文旨在为卟啉的研究者们提供参考。     

Synthetic ion channels and pores (2004-2005)

This critical review covers synthetic ion channels and pores created between January 2004 and December 2005 comprehensively. The discussion of a rich collection of structural motifs may particularly appeal to organic, biological, supramolecular and polymer chemists. Functions addressed include ion selectivity and molecular recognition, as well as responsiveness to light, heat, voltage and membrane composition. The practical applications involved concern certain topics in medicinal chemistry (antibiotics, drug delivery), catalysis and sensing. An introduction to principles and methods is provided for the non-specialist; some new sources of inspiration from fields beyond chemistry are highlighted.     

NH-1,2,3-三唑合成进展

NH-1,2,3-三唑是一类具有重要生理活性的含氮杂环化合物, 是用途广泛的药物中间体. 通过N-烃基化反应, NH-1,2,3-三唑还可以区域选择性的合成各种2-取代-1,2,3-三唑类化合物, 因此是有价值的有机合成中间体. 鉴于NH-1,2,3-三唑在有机合成化学和药物化学中的潜在应用价值, 结合本课题组的研究工作, 对于NH-1,2,3-三唑的主要合成方法, 尤其是近十年来的合成研究进展进行了回顾和展望. 对一些典型的反应机理研究也进行了综述.