π...π-interactions of flavins,-II. [3.3](3,10)Isoalloxazinophane and quinhydrone-like flavin interactions

To study flavin-flavin interactions [3.3](3,10)isoalloxazinophane was synthesized and its structure determined as $\text{4}$. Electron spectra including charge-transfer absorptions of semi-reduced states are reported for $\text{4}$ in comparison with the mono-bridged bis-flavin analogue $\text{3}$.     

C3 cyclopolymerization. IV.1 Cationic polymerization of 1,3-bis(4-vinylnaphthyl) propane and the polymer structure yielded

The compound 1,3-bis(4-vinylnaphthyl)propane was prepared by a convenient dehydration of 1,3-bis[4-(1-hydroxyethyl)naphthyl]propane. The structure was confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The monomer was polymerized by antimony pentachloride, tin tetrachloride, titanium tetrachloride, or boron trifluoride etherate at 0°C in toluene, 1,2-dichloroethane, or a mixed solvent of 1,2-dichloroethane and nitromethane. Most of runs except for antimony pentachloride–catalyzed ones gave mainly benzene-soluble polymers. The structures of the polymers were studied by several spectroscopic methods. Comparison of NMR and fluorescence spectroscopic data of the polymers with those of syn-and anti-[3.3](1,4)napthalenophane was especially valuable in leading to the conclusion that they were cyclopolymers containing predominantly syn-[3.3]-(1,4)naphthalenophane units in the main chain.     

Conformation of dithia[3.3]azulenofurano- and -thiophenophanes

Preferred conformation of the dithia[3.3]azulenofurano- ($\text{1}$ and $\text{2}$) and thiophenophanes ($\text{3}$ and $\text{4}$) were examined by PMR and X-ray crystallographic analysis. While the furanophanes prefer syn conformation, the thiophenophanes exist mainly in anti form. Free energy of activation for flipping of azulene and thiophene was evaluated separately for the latters.     

Dithia[3.3 ]phanes. 4—mass spectrometry of some dithia[3.3]-naphthalenophanes1

The mass spectral fragmentation of 23 dithia [3.3]naphthalenophanes is discussed. The most characteristic species for these compounds are the M⁺ ion and ions at m/z 115, 135 (or 136), 141, 155 (or 154) and 185.     

Cyclophanes—13: Crystal and molecular structure of [2.2][2,5]furano(1,4)naphthalenophane

The crystal and molecular structure of [2.2](2,5)furano(1,4)naphthalenophane (1) was determined by X-ray crystallography. The molecule exists in the anti-conformation and the study represents the first instance in which the structural features of a naphthalenoid ring within a cyclophane were determined. Crystals of cyclophane 1 are orthorhombic, space group Pbca, with a = 7.859(2). b = 11.482(3) and c = 28.818(8) Å. While the nonbridged portion of the naphthalenoid ring is planar, the portion which is bridged to the furanoid ring through its 1 and 4 C atoms is puckered and boat-shaped. These C atoms are positioned 14° out of the plane of the other four C atoms of this ring. The furanoid ring is essentially planar but is not parallel to the naphthalenoid ring. It is inclined 22° to the least squares plane of the bridged portion of the naphthalenoid ring. This angle of inclination staggers the atoms of the furanoid and bridged naphthalenoid ring and positions the 3 and 4 C atoms, the 2 and 5 C atoms and the 0 atom of the furanoid ring 3.4. 2.9 and 2.6 Å. respectively, from the least squares plane of the bridged portion of the naphthalenoid ring. While the internal angles around the bridging C atoms α- to the naphthalenoid ring are 109°, those α- to the furanoid ring are 113°. In addition unusually large bond angles ($\text{\$}\text{?}$137°) at the 2 and 5 C atoms of the furanoid ring, external to the ring, are also observed. The distortions are considered with respect to the strain within the cyclophane macrocycle and are compared with other similar systems.     

Anti-[3.3]metacyclophane quinhydrones: synthesis,charge-transfer absorption and thermal rearrangement to syn-stereoisomers

The synthesis of $\text{anti}$-[3.3]metacyclophane quinhydrones and their thermal rearrangement to $\text{syn}$-stereoisomers are described. Charge-transfer absorptions are discussed under the aspect of different donor-acceptor orientations.     

Synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyrrolo[3,2-b]pyrrole

Dihydropyrrolo[3,2-b]pyrrole $\text{1}$ was synthesized starting from 1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)benzene.     

Methylated multibridged [2n]cyclophanes. All alternate synthesis of [26](1,2,3,4,5,6) cyclophane (superphane)

A sequence of formylation followed by a carbene insertion reaction has led to the stepwise introduction of additional ethano bridges into 4,5,7,8- tetramethyl [2₂](1,4)cyclophane ($\text{1}$), providing syntheses of 5,7,8-trimethyl- [2₃](l,2,4)cyclophane ($\text{6}$), a mixture of 5,8-dimethyl[2₄(1,2,4,5)cyclophane ($\text{10}$) and 5,7-dimethyl[2₄(1,2,3,5)cyclophane ($\text{11}$, and-4-methyl[2₅](1,2,3,4,5)-cyclophane ($\text{14}$). This route to $\text{14}$ completes a formal eight-step synthesis of [2₆](1,2,3,4,5,6)cyclophane ($\text{15}$, superphane) with an overall yield of 17%. A Birch reduction of $\text{6}$ readily gave 12,15-dihydro-5,7,8-trimethyl[2₃](1,2,4)-cyclophane ($\text{7}$) in 85% yield.     

1,4-cycloheptylene and the related allylic diradicals. Thermal nitrogen extrusion from 6,7-diazabicyclo[3.2.2]Non-6-enes

Thermal nitrogen extrusion of 2-methylene-6,7-diazabicyclo[3.2.2]non-6-enes and 6,7- diazabicyclo[3.2.2]nona-2,6-diene,6 proceeded easily to give closure and cleavage products $\text{via}$ the corresponding 5-methylene-1,4-cycloheptylenes and 4-cyclohepten-1,3-ylenes, respectively.     

Stereochemistry of bis-(dichlorocyclopropanation) and -(epoxidation) of 1,4-diarylbutadienes

Dichlorocyclopropanation as well as epoxidation of the 1,4-diarylbutadienes $\text{1}$-$\text{4}$ to give the mono- and/or bisadducts according to several hindrance of large substituents as 2,6-dichlorophenyl. The bisadducts are formed preferably as $\text{meso}$- (or $\text{threo}$-) isomers.     

Conformational analysis of trans-2,3-diaryloxy-1,4-dioxanes. A tool for discriminating between steric and electronic effects in the position of

The conformation of several $\text{trans}$-2,3-diaryloxy-1,4-dioxanes has been studied using ¹H NMR techniques. $\text{Trans}$-2,3-bis(4-nitrophenoxy)-1,4-dioxane and $\text{trans}$-2,3-bis(4-methoxyphenoxy)-1,4-dioxane have been found to be predominantly ( ≈98%) in diaxial conformation in CDCl₃). On the other hand, $\text{trans}$-2,3-bis(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)-1,4-dioxane exists in the same conditions as a 66:33 mixture of diaxial and diequatorial conformers. An explanation based on the fulfilment of the exo-anomeric effect is provided.     

Novel photoisomerization of 5-chloro-1,4-dihydro-9-methyl-naphthalen-1,4-imine

Direct photolysis of 5-chloro-1,4-dihydro-9-methyl-naphthalen-1,4-imine in cyclohexane gave a mixture of 1-chloronaphthalene and isomeric dihydrocyclobut[b]indoles $\text{5}$ and $\text{6}$. Dihydrocyclobut[b]indoles $\text{5}$ and $\text{6}$ thermally rearranged to give 1-benzazepines $\text{7}$ and $\text{8}$, respectively.     

An organocopper mediated synthesis of (E)-1,4-di-tert-butylbutatriene.

In the paper a highly stereoselestive route to $\text{trans}$-1,4-di-tert-butylbutatriene $\text{via}$-$\text{t}$-BuCu induced 1,3-substitution in ($\text{Z}$)-$\text{t}$-BuCHC(Br)CCH is described.     

Leitfähigkeit dotierter (μ-1,4-diisocyanobenzol)phthalocyanina toeisen(II)-verbindungen

Conductivity of doped (μ-1,4-diisocyanobenzene)phthalocyaninatoiron(II)-compounds. - The (μ-1,4-diisocyanobenzene)phthalocyaninatoiron(II)-compounds $\text{2a}$, $\text{3a}$, $\text{5a}$ and $\text{6a}$ are doped with iodine leading to air stable powders which are stable up to 100°C. They were characterized by elemental analyses, TGA/DTA, IR-, resonance Raman- and ⁵⁷Fe-Mössbauer spectroscopy. Increasing dopant levels result in higher electronic conductivities up to 10^?2 S/cm and in decreasing activation energies.     

The preferred conformation of cis-1,4-dihydro-4-tritylbiphenyl: A flexible cyclohexa-1,4-diene

X-ray crystallographic and solution ¹H n.m.r. studies of $\text{cis}$-1,4-dihydro-4-tritylbiphenyl (2) both suggest the presence of an almost planar cyclohexa-1,4-diene ring (α_mean = 1975°).⁴     

Enantiospecific total synthesis of (-)-megaphone by a highly controlled consecutive 1,4- and 1,3-asymmetric induction

Enantiospecific total synthesis of (-)-megaphone (1) is reported. The key synthetic tactic is the use of (4$\text{S}$)-2$\text{Z}$-ethylidene-4-trityloxymethyl-butan-4-olide (6) to both establish the relative and absolute stereochemistry of the contiguous tertiary and quaternary carbon centers by a highly controlled 1,4- and 1,3-asymmetric induction and construct the 4-methoxy-6,6-dialkyl-cyclohexenone portion of 1.     

Potent competitive inhibition of α-galactosidase and α-glucosidase activity by 1,4-dideoxy-1,4-iminopentitols: syntheses of 1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-d-lyxitol and of both enantiomers of 1,4-dideoxy-1,4-iminoarabinitol

The syntheses of 1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-D-lyxitol (3), 1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-d-arabinitol (4) and 1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-l-arabinitol (5) are reported; (3) is a potent competitive inhibitor of α-galactosidase (green coffee beans) and (4) a competitive inhibitor of α-glucosidase (Brewer's yeast) suggesting that iminopentitols have considerable potential as glycosidase inhibitors. (4) was found to be identical to an alkaloid recently isolated from $\text{Angylocalyx boutiqueanus}$.     

The preperation and coordination properties of 1,4-diaza-3-methylbutadiene-2-ylpalladium(II) complexes with different substituents on the imino nitrogen atoms

The complexes trans-[PdCl{$\text{C(=NR)C}$(ME)=NR'} (PPh₃)₂] (R=C₆H₁₁,p-C₆H₄OMe; R$\text{.}\text{?}$=p-C₆H₄OMe, Me) containing a σ-bonded 1,4-diaza-3-menthyl-butadiene-2-yl group with different substituents on the nitrogen atoms have been prepared by two routes. The first involves initial methylation of the mixed isonitrile complex [PdCl₂(CNR)(CNR')]by HgMe₂, followed by reaction with PPh₃ ($\text{Pd}\text{PPh}{}_3$molar ratio $\text{1}\text{2}$). The second method involves condensation of primary aliphatic amines with the carbonyl group of the 1-azabut-1-en-3-one-2-yl moiety of the complex trans-[PdCl{$\text{C(=NR)C}$(Me) = 0} (PPh₃)₂]. The 1,4-diaza-3-methylbutadiene-2-yl derivatives act through their imino nitrogen atoms as chelating ligands towards anhydrous metal chlorides MCl₂ (M = Co, Ni, Cu, Zn). Magnetic moment measurements and the far-infrared and electronic spectra of these adducts indicate an essentially pseudo-tetrahedral configuration at M in the solid and in solution. With the ZnCl₂ adducts, the ¹H NMR pattern for the phenyl protons of the p-methoxyphenyl N-substituents dependss upon the position of the substituent i the 1,4-diazabutadiene chain.     

The 1,4-diaza[2.2.2] Bicyclooctane—hydrogen peroxide complex as a source of anhydrous hydrogen peroxide: the preparation of bis(trialkylsilyl) peroxides

The hazard and inconvenience of storing and handling concentrated hydrogen peroxide can be avoided by using instead the solid $\text{1}\text{2}$ complex which 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2] octane forms with hydrogen peroxide, it reacts with trialkylchlorosilanes to give bis(trialkylsilyl) peroxides in good yield.