Efficient synthesis of trans- or cis-4(5)-(5-aminomethyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl)imidazoles via diazafulvene intermediates: synthetic approach toward human histamine H4)-ligands

(+)-4(5)-[(2R,5R)-5-aminomethyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl]imidazole [(+)-1, imifuramine] and its 2R,5S-stereoisomer (+)-2 were expected as base compounds to develop selective human histamine H4-receptor ligands. The improved synthesis of (+)-1 was done via cyclization of a diazafulvene intermediate generated by Bu3P/N,N,N',N'-tetramethylazodicarboxamide (TMAD) treatment of a diol 17ab bearing an unsubstituted imidazole moiety in good yields. This methodology also afforded an alternative synthetic route to trans- and cis-ethyl 4(5)-(5-hydroxymethyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl)imidazole carboxylates (5 and 6), reported previously. Also, 4(5)-[(2R,5S)-5-aminomethyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl]imidazole (+)-2 was synthesized from ethyl 4(5)-(2-deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)imidazole-1-carboxylate (35) via the four steps involving deoxygenation.     

Synthesis of 5-n-alkyl-2-(trans-4-n-alkylcyclohexyl)pyridines

The cyclization of trans-1-acrylyl-4-n-alkylcyclohexanes with trans-1-N-piperidino-1-alkenes was used to synthesize 3-n-alkyl-6-(trans-4-n-alkyl-cyclohexyl)-3,4-dihydro-2-N-piperidino-2H-pyrans, which were converted under the influence of hydroxylamine to 5-n-alkyl-2-(trans-4-n-alkylcyclohexyl)-pyridines. Problems in the stereochemistry of the cyclohexane derivatives in the investigated scheme of synthesis were examined.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 5, pp. 643–647, May, 1984.     

反-4-苯基环己醇的合成

以Ranny-Ni为催化剂,于50℃,0.5 MPa～1.0 MPa下在乙醇中催化氢化4-苯基苯酚制备反-4-苯基环己醇,选择性39.89%,分离产率35.15%。     

Thermochemistry of disputed soot formation intermediates C4H3 and C4H5

Accurate isomeric energy differences and standard enthalpies of formation for disputed intermediates in soot formation, C(4)H(3) and C(4)H(5), have been determined through systematic extrapolations of ab initio energies. Electron correlation has been included through second-order Z-averaged perturbation theory (ZAPT2), and spin-restricted, open-shell coupled-cluster methods through triple excitations [ROCCSD, ROCCSD(T), and ROCCSDT] utilizing the correlation-consistent hierarchy of basis sets, cc-pVXZ (X = D, T, Q, 5, and 6), followed by extrapolations to the complete basis set limit via the focal point method of Allen and co-workers. Reference geometries were fully optimized at the ROCCSD(T) level with a TZ(2d1f,2p1d) basis set. Our analysis finds that the resonance-stabilized i-C(4)H(3) and i-C(4)H(5) isomers lie 11.8 and 10.7 kcal mol(-1) below E-n-C(4)H(3) and E-n-C(4)H(5), respectively, several kcal mol(-1) (more, less) than reported in recent (diffusion Monte Carlo, B3LYP density-functional) studies. Moreover, in these systems Gaussian-3 (G3) theory suffers from large spin contamination in electronic wave functions, poor reference geometries, and anomalous vibrational frequencies, but fortuitous cancellation of these sizable errors leads to isomerization energies apparently accurate to 1 kcal mol(-1). Using focal-point extrapolations for isodesmic reactions, we determine the enthalpies of formation (delta(f)H(0) (composite function)) for i-C(4)H(3), Z-n-C(4)H(3), E-n-C(4)H(3), i-C(4)H(5), Z-n-C(4)H(5), and E-n-C(4)H(5) to be 119.0, 130.8, 130.8, 78.4, 89.7, and 89.1 kcal mol(-1), respectively. These definitive values remove any remaining uncertainty surrounding the thermochemistry of these isomers in combustion models, allowing for better assessment of whether even-carbon pathways contribute to soot formation.     

Molecular Structure of trans-4-p-Tolylcyclophosphamide

The ‘trans’ assignment to the slower eluting diastereomer of 4-p-tolylcyclophosphamide is confirmed with a direct structure determination by X-ray crystallography. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2,/c with Z=4 and cell dimensions a=11.636(4), b=12.394(5), c= 11.819(5)Å, β=93.9(3)°. Final R and R are 0.063 and 0.063, respectively.     

Structure of trans-4-(trans-4-n-pentylcyclohexyl)cyclohexylcarbonitrile (CCH5) in the isotropic and nematic phases: a computer simulation study

We have studied the single particle structural properties of the nematogen trans-4-(trans-4-n-pentylcyclohexyl)cyclohexylcarbonitrile (CCH5) by molecular dynamics simulation using realistic atom-atom potentials. On going from the isotropic phase at 390 K to the nematic phase at 350 K, the molecules become significantly longer and thinner, as indicated by the equivalent molecular moment-of-inertia spheroid and the distribution of trans and gauche bonds. This change is only partly accounted for by the lowering of the temperature, there being a significant quenching effect due to the change in the molecular environment. This quenching effect is also apparent in the distribution of molecular shapes seen in molecular width-breadth contour maps. In the nematic phase, at 350K, the distributions of alkyl tail bond orientations with respect to the director show a pronounced odd-even effect, with peaks in the distributions occurring alternately parallel to, and at an angle to, the director.     

Synthesis of Ethyl cis- and trans-4-Chloro-5-oxo-1,2-diphenylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylate

Ethyl cis- and trans-4-chloro-5-oxo-1,2-diphenylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylate have been synthesized by the cyclization of ethyl N-(,-dichloropropionyl)-N-phenyl--aminophenylacetate.     

顺（反）-2，4，7-三芳基5-氧代4H-5，6，7，8-四氢苯并吡喃衍生物的合成

在酸或碱怀条件下，5，5-二甲基-1，3-环已二酮和5-芳基-1，3-环已二酮与 查尔酮首先进行Michael加成反应，进而环合为7，7-二甲基-2，4-二芳基-5-氧代- 4H-5，6，7，8-四氢苯并吡喃衍生物和含有两个手性原子的顺和反-2，4，7-三芳 基-5-氧代-4H-5，6，7，8-四氢苯并吡喃衍生物。讨论了反应机理并且通过~1H NMR光谱和NOE差谱确定其产物构型。所合成新的多氢苯并吡喃衍生物的分子结构 均经红外光谱、核磁共振光谱和元素分析予以证实。     

Synthesis of Fmoc-protected trans-4-methylproline

Fmoc-protected trans-4-methylproline was synthesized starting from D-serine. The chiral scaffold of serine in the form of olefinated Garner's aldehyde 3 was used to control the diastereoselective formation of the new stereocenter on the hydrogenation of allylic alcohol 4. The diastereoselectivity (syn/anti ratio) of the process was 86:14, attained with Raney nickel. Hydrogen migration seems not to be the sole factor lowering the diastereoselectivity, as nickel is known not to promote double-bond migration. Instead, the moderate stereocontrol is attributed to the mobility of the side chain of 4, which allows the attack of hydrogen on both faces of the olefin (open transition state). A series of transformations led to ring precursor 8, which after recrystallization afforded the syn diastereoisomer in dr = 95:5. Protected trans-4-methylproline 11 was obtained from 8 in a straightforward fashion.     

Enzymatic resolution of trans-4-(4'-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxymethylpiperidines, key intermediates in the synthesis of (-)-Paroxetine.

Two Candida antarctica lipases catalyze the enantioselective acylation of N-substituted trans-4-(4'-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxymethylpiperidines in organic solvents. These two lipases show opposite stereochemical preference in these processes. Both enantiomers can be obtained in their optically pure forms. The (3S,4R) isomer, is an intermediate for the synthesis of (-)-Paroxetine.     

反-4-乙基环己烷甲酸的制备

通过顺-4-乙基环己烷甲酸的异构化反应制备了反-4-乙基环己烷甲酸。优化反应条件为:4-乙基环己烷甲酸634 mmol,无机碱与4-乙基环己烷甲酸的摩尔比为1.3∶1.0,氮气压力5.0 MPa,温度210℃,反应时间8h,反-4-乙基环己烷甲酸与顺-4-乙基环己烷甲酸的质量比可达98∶2。     

Direct evidence for enzyme persulfide and disulfide intermediates during 4-thiouridine biosynthesis

Two proposed mechanisms for 4-thiouridine generation share key cysteine persulfide and disulfide intermediates, and indirect evidence of their existence has been previously reported; chemical trapping and mass spectrometry have now provided direct and definitive evidence of these key intermediates.     

Caged trans-4-hydroxy-2-nonenal

[reaction: see text] A caged 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (4-HNE) has been prepared and its photochemistry investigated. Upon photolysis, 1 releases 4-HNE in up to 100% yield. From these photolyses, 4-HNE could be isolated in up to 91% yield. 4-HNE is produced under either aerobic or anaerobic conditions. The caging strategy does not require prior preparation of 4-HNE and, therefore, represents a three-step synthetic route to the bioactive enal in 48% overall yield.     

Enantioselective synthesis of trans-4-methylpipecolic acid

An asymmetric synthesis for the preparation of both enantiomers of trans-methylpipecolic acids is described. It is based on Sharpless epoxidation as a chirality source, regioselective ring opening with allylamine, and ring-closing metathesis to construct the piperidine ring. The stereogenic center at C-4 is set by stereoselective hydrogenation that is directed by the alcohol functionality of an intermediate and proceeds with good diastereomeric control (trans/cis 16/1). Crystallization of the Boc-protected amino acid afforded the target products with excellent chemical (98% de) and enantiomeric purity (99% ee).