Development of a molecularly imprinted polymer for pyridoxine using an ion-pair as template

One of the main challenges in the molecularly imprinted polymers (MIP) field is the proper MIP design for water-soluble compounds because of appearance of serious drawbacks in polar solvents and insolubility of those compounds in non-polar solvents which are commonly used for MIP synthesis. In this work a novel and simple method for synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymers for a water-soluble compound was introduced. Pyridoxine was chosen as a target molecule and the ion-pair complex formed between pyridoxine ion (Py⁺) and dodecyl sulfate ion (DS⁻) was transferred into the chloroform via liquid-liquid extraction. Then polymerization was carried out in chloroform. The molecular mechanics and density functional theory were proposed to screen proper monomer. Binding energy, ΔE, of a template and a monomer as a measure of their interaction was considered. Ion-pair [Py⁺-DS⁻] was supposed as a template molecule and acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, allyamine, vinylpridine and 2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate were as tested monomers. The MIP synthesized using acrylic acid showed the highest selectivity to pyridoxine as predicted from the ΔE calculation. The obtained MIP showed very high affinity against vitamin B6 in comparison to non-imprinted polymers (NIP). It was proved that the obtained MIP with introduced method was much better than that prepared in methanol as porogen. It was showed that the MIP prepared by this new method could be used as an adsorber for extraction and determination of pyridoxine in real and synthetic samples.     

Spectrofluorimetric method for the determination of piroxicam and pyridoxine

A simple and highly selective method for the determination of piroxicam and pyridoxine (vitamin B6) in pharmaceutical formulations is presented. The approach is based on the combination of solid-phase extraction (SPE) and room-temperature fluorimetry (RTF). SPE under optimum pH conditions provides the separation between piroxicam and pyridoxine. The selectivity of analysis, the analytical figures of merit, and the accuracy of the method are demonstrated with the determination of piroxicam and pyridoxine in several pharmaceutical preparations.     

Novel approach to 6-alkenyl-substituted pyridoxine derivatives based on the Heck reaction

A new synthetic approach to 6-alkenyl-substituted pyridoxine derivatives was developed based on the Heck reaction. The reaction, which was catalyzed using a mixture of Pd(OAc)₂, (o-Tol)₃P and Bu₃N as a base, led to seven new 6-alkenyl pyridoxine derivatives. When acrylic acid was used the products of decarboxylation and dimerization were formed.     

维生素B_6在微电极上的电化学行为及测定

用伏安法研究了维生素B6(VB6)在碳纤维微电极(CFME)上的电化学行为及其测定。以0.1 mol/L的邻苯二甲酸氢钾(pH 5)的缓冲液为底液,在最佳实验条件下,VB6在0.94 V(vs,SCE)的氧化峰峰电流与VB6在5.0×10-6~8.0×10-4mol/L范围内呈良好的线性关系,检出限为1.0×10-6mol/L(S/N=3)。方法用于药剂中的VB6的分析。     

Synthesis of novel 6-substituted sulfur-containing derivatives of pyridoxine

An efficient synthesis of novel 6-substituted derivatives of pyridoxine was achieved. The reactions of various thiols with mono-, bis-, and tris(сhlorine) derivatives of 6-methyl-2,3,4-tris(hydroxymethyl)pyridin-5-ol (6-hydroxymethylpyridoxine) gave sulfur-containing derivatives of pyridoxine.     

A regioselective synthesis of pentacyclic compounds containing coumarin,pyrrole, indene without catalysts under microwave irradiation

A concise and efficient approach was developed for the synthesis of pentacyclic compounds containing coumarin, pyrrole, indene in a regioselective manner in good yields via the reactions of N-substituted 4-aminocoumarin compounds and ninhydrin using microwave irradiation. No catalysts are required in our protocol.     

Total synthesis of aculeatins A and B via a tethered oxa-Michael approach

A stereocontrolled total synthesis of aculeatins A and B has been achieved in eight steps and in 15% overall yield. The key feature of this synthetic approach is the application of a Marouka allylation and tethered intramolecular oxa-Michael reaction to install the required stereocentres on the tetrahydropyran ring.     

NBS-Promoted reactions of symmetrically hindered methylphenols via p-benzoquinone methide

Symmetrically hindered methylphenols 1 react smoothly with NBS to form transient intermediates, p-benzoquinone methides (BM), which can be further processed to give hydroxybenzaldehydes in the presence of DMSO. This reaction is initiated by the formation of the phenoxy radical, followed by disproportionation to afford BM. None of the side-chain-brominated product is observed. The existence of BM is supported by the following observations: the formation of BM in solution can be monitored by GC and GC-MS; the electrophilic methine part participates in electrophilic aromatic substitution with anisoles to give hydroxybenzylated products 15; and the double bond character of the exocyclic methine plays a role in [4 + 2] cycloaddition with diene to afford Diels-Alder adducts. In contrast, unsymmetrically hindered or simple methylphenol (p-cresol) with NBS gives the nuclear brominated products, as usual. The energies of symmetrically hindered BMs, unsymmetrically hindered BM, and simple BM were calculated using density functional theories. Relative stabilization energies calculated at the B3LYP/6-31G//B3LYP/6-31G level by an isodesmic equation are enhanced 3-6 kcal/mol for symmetrically hindered BMs.     

Electrochemical behaviour of pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) at carbon paste electrode modified with crown ethers

The electrochemical behaviour of pyridoxine hydrochloride (pyridoxine HCl) at the plain carbon paste electrode and the electrode modified with oxa crown ether has been studied using voltammetric and impedance measurements. The macrocycles used as modifiers were 18-crown-6, dibenzo-18-crown-6 (DB18C6), dicyclohexano-18-crown-6 and dibenzo-24-crown-8, out of which DB18C6 gave better response for pyridoxine HCl. Tris buffer (pH 10.3) was chosen as an appropriate medium among the several supporting electrolytes of varying pH studied. The characterization of the DB18C6-modified electrode (CME-DB18C6) using kinetic parameters such as number of electrons (n) and electron transfer coefficient (α) is studied by cyclic voltammetry. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopic measurements obtained confirm the current enhancement over the modified electrode. Analytical applications of this electrode have been studied for the determination of pyridoxine HCl. A sensitive linear working range of 0.6 to 100 μg cm⁻³ with a detection limit of 0.4 μg cm⁻³ by differential pulse voltammetry was observed for pyridoxine HCl on CME-DB18C6. However, on decreasing the scan rate to 5 mV s⁻¹, the detection limit lowered to 0.2 μg cm⁻³. Interference from some vitamins like thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, nicotinamide, para-aminobenzoic acid, cyanocobalamin, folic acid and d-biotin and amino acid l-tryptophan was studied, and simultaneously, riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride and pyridoxine HCl were determined over the modified electrode, CME-DB18C6. The modified electrode is successfully used for the determination of pyridoxine HCl in multivitamin pharmaceutical preparations.     

High diastereoselective synthesis of spiro-barbituratechromans via domino oxa-Michael/1,6-addition reactions of ortho-hydroxyphenylsubstituted para-quinone methides with barbiturate-based olefins

A novel Et₃N-catalyzed domino oxa-Michael/1,6-addition reaction of ortho-hydroxyphenylsubstituted p-QMs with barbiturate-based olefins is achieved under mild conditions. Various new spiro-barbituratechromans were obtained in excellent yields and diastereoselectivities (90–99% yield, >99:1 dr). The structure of the new compound 3a was determined by single crystal X-ray analysis.     

A regioselective synthesis of 3-benzazepinones via intramolecular hydroamidation of acetylenes

Synthesis of 3-benzazepinones by palladium-catalyzed intramolecular addition of amides to alkynes is achieved. Phenyl acetylenes substituted in the ortho-position with tethered amide functionality were prepared in a few steps from readily available starting materials. It was found that 5% Pd(OAc)₂(PPh₃)₂ and KOH most effectively promoted cyclization. When the tethered group is an acetamide and an alkyl substituent is on the acetylene unit, regioselective 3-benzazepinone synthesis could be achieved in good yields.     

Multiple regioselective functionalizations of quinolines via magnesiations

A wide range of polyfunctionalized quinolines was prepared via chemo- and regioselective magnesiation reactions using appropriate Mg reagents, such as i-PrMgCl.LiCl, MesMgBr.LiCl, Mes2Mg.2LiBr, TMPMgCl.LiCl, and TMP2Mg.2LiCl. An application to the total synthesis of the biologically active compound talnetant was performed (six steps, 28%).     

Fluorination of substituted veratroles via regioselective mercuration

A regioselective aromatic ring fluorination of substituted veratroles was achieved via a mercuration-fluorodemercuration reaction.     

A convenient synthesis of phosphoenolpyruvate via silyl-ester intermediate

Phosphoenolpyruvate was synthesized in high yield by a simple procedure starting from pyruvic acid and dimethyl trimethylsilyl phosphite through trimethylsilylation, bromination, and the Perkow reaction.