Structures of the intermediates formed in the ring-opening reaction of 2-chloro-3-nitropyridine

The reaction of 2-chloro-3-nitropyridine with two equivalents of hydroxide ion was studied by NMR and X-ray crystallography. On the basis of NMR coupling constants, the originally formed ring-opened intermediate is the pseudo-cis form, as predicted by the SN(ANRORC) mechanism. However, the first intermediate is unstable and isomerizes to a second intermediate, which was isolated. The pseudo-trans geometry of the second intermediate [3-pentenenitrile, 2-nitro-5-oxo, ion(-1), sodium] explains why additional base does not lead to the ring-closing reaction as observed with 2-chloro-5-nitropyridine.     

Structure and isomerization of cyclotrimetallenes

The substituent migration on the X₂Y rings (X, Y=C, Si, Ge) was studied by theoretical method with silyl and hydrogen substituents and it was found that all the reactions (with the exception of cyclopropene) proceed in a two-step mechanism via a stable intermediate. The rate determining step of the reaction is the first step. The barrier of the second step is small and the energy of the intermediate is close to that of the reactant. Both the first transition state (T1) and the intermediate (I) are of monobridge structures of different types. Since the intermediate bridge structure is almost as stable as the product, it may be observed in the substituent migration reactions.     

Online kinetic studies on intermediates of laccase-catalyzed reaction in reversed micelle

Using water/AOT/n-octane reversed micelle as the medium, the optical signal of the reactive intermediate of laccase-catalyzed oxidation of o-phenylenediamine, which was indetectable in aqueous solutions, was successfully captured. Thus online kinetic studies of the intermediate were accomplished. Two-way kinetic spectral data were acquired with stopped-flow technique. By resolving the data with global analysis software, both the kinetic curves and the absorption spectra of the components involved in the reaction process were simultaneously obtained. The whole reaction in the reversed micelle was proved to be composed of two successive steps, an enzymatic generation of the intermediate and a following nonenzymatic decay of the intermediate. A consecutive first-order kinetic model of the whole reaction was confirmed. The influences of microenvironmental factors of the medium (such as the pH value of the water pool and the water/AOT ratio) on the detection of the intermediate were also investigated.     

植物油酸新戊二醇对苯二甲酸复合酯的合成及性能

用新戊二醇(NPG)和对苯二甲酰氯(TPA)反应生成“低聚物”中间体,当n(NPG)/n(TPA)由2.4增加至3.0时,中间体的聚合度(m)在3.5~1.45之间,收率75.5%。再将中间体与油酸、菜籽油酸进行酯化得到复合酯,收率88.5%。结果表明,复合酯的粘度随着分子量的增大而增大,粘度指数大于125,凝点低于－27℃,氧化稳定性随分子量的增大而提高,生物降解率＞70%,最大无卡咬负荷(PB)为784N,磨斑直径0.41mm,热分解温度＞250 ℃,因此植物油酸新戊二醇对苯二甲酸复合酯是性能良好的绿色润滑剂。     

A comparative mechanistic study of Cu-catalyzed oxidative coupling reactions with N-phenyltetrahydroisoquinoline

A comparative mechanistic study of Cu-catalyzed oxidative coupling reactions of N-phenyltetrahydroisoquinoline with different nucleophiles was conducted. Two previously reported combinations of catalyst and oxidant were studied, CuCl(2)·2H(2)O/O(2) and CuBr/tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP). On the basis of a synthetic study with different nucleophiles, the electrophilicity of the intermediate iminium ion was estimated and differences between the two methods were revealed. The key intermediate in the aerobic method is shown to be an iminium ion, formed through oxidation by copper(II), which can react with any nucleophile of sufficient reactivity. The role of oxygen is the reoxidation of the reduced catalyst. In the CuBr/TBHP system, an α-amino peroxide is proposed as a true intermediate within the catalytic cycle, formed from the amine and TBHP by a Cu-catalyzed radical reaction pathway and acting as a precursor to the iminium ion intermediate.     

Direct observation of the unstable intermediates in radical addition reaction by using an interfacing microchip combined with an NMR

Direct observation of the unstable intermediate in the radical addition reaction of the oxime ether 1 mediated by triethylborane (Et(3)B) is described using (1)H and (11)B micro channeled cell for synthesis monitoring (MICCS), which was recently developed as an interfacing microchip for NMR. It was possible that the signal of the intermediate was observed as a result of using MICCS technique with a standard NMR instrument. This result supports the structure of the intermediate analyzed by diffusion-ordered spectroscopy (DOSY) NMR method in a previous paper. The procedure of micro channeled cell for synthesis monitoring-nuclear magnetic resonance (MICCS-NMR) was much easier than that of DOSY method. It was proven that it could be applied to the reaction in an anhydrous condition.     

Theoretical Studies on the Mechanism of Photocycloaddition Reaction Between 6 Azauracil and Acetone

The mechanism of photocycloaddition reaction between 6-azauracll and acetone was studied by using semiemptrical SCFMO AMI method. It was found that this reaction is not a concerted one. The calculated results are as follows:(1) A T1 state exciplex is on the T1 state energy surface; (2) T exciplex as a reactant will proceed along the energy surface of T1 state to form a diradical intermediate. The energy barrier of this reaction step is 63. 6 kJ/mol; (3) The T1 state diradical intermediate happens to be close in energy to the ground state intermediate with a similar geometry. Such a situation turns out to be very favorable for an intersystem crossing (jump from the T, state to the ground state) ; (4) The final product will be formed from the ground S0 state intermediate via an energy barrier 88. 2 kJ/mol.     

Stereoselective synthesis of fluoro-homoneplanocin A as a potential antiviral agent

Fluoro-homoneplanocin A (4) was synthesized from d-ribose, via the enyne ring-closing metathesis of 9, the stereoselective opening of epoxide 23a with fluoride, and a simultaneous oxidation-elimination reaction. The key intermediate 8 is expected to serve as a versatile intermediate for the synthesis of carbanucleosides.     

Nanostructure self-organization of ionic liquids

The theory of integral equations was applied to investigate the formation of structures in ionic liquids (ILs). The effect of temperature and the length of the cation tails on the structural properties of a system was studied. An intermediate type of ordering in ILs as compared with common liquids was observed. The formation of polar and nonpolar domains was revealed, with the distribution of the polar domains having the shape of a three-dimensional net coexisting with nonpolar domains. The characteristic scale of intermediate ordering was shown to increase as a power function without disturbing the shape of the distribution of polar domains as the length of the cation tails grew.     

Reaction of a copper(II)-nitrosyl complex with hydrogen peroxide: putative formation of a copper(I)-peroxynitrite intermediate

The reaction of a Cu(II)-nitrosyl complex (1) with hydrogen peroxide at -20 °C in acetonitrile results in the formation of the corresponding Cu(I)-peroxynitrite intermediate. The reduction of the Cu(II) center was monitored by UV-visible spectroscopic studies. Formation of the peroxynitrite intermediate has been confirmed by its characteristic phenol ring nitration reaction as well as isolation of corresponding Cu(I)-nitrate (2). On air oxidation, 2 resulted in the corresponding Cu(II)-nitrate (3). Thus, these results demonstrate a possible decomposition pathway for H(2)O(2) and NO through the formation of a peroxynitrite intermediate in biological systems.     

Sequential isomerism of activated complexes: Interfering versus noninterfering intermediate

A unimolecular process is considered that was treated experimentally as a concerted one; however, subsequent quantum-chemical analysis has proved that the process is realized via an intermediate (double sequential isomerism of activated complexes). The intermediate is supposed to contribute directly to values of the primary observed data (e.g., spectral absorbances). Within this approach of interfering intermediate any degree of this interference is allowed including the limit case of noninterfering intermediate serving as a reference standard. A technique is suggested enabling correct comparison of the quantum-chemical outputs with the experimental overall values for rate constants and activation enthalpy and entropy. The technique employs mere amount of information currently obtainable from quantum-chemical study of a rate process (i.e., representation of potential energy hypersurface by its stationary points and activated-complex theory). Properties of the derived formulae are illustrated with model examples. The results are important for meaningful comparison of experimental and theoretical data in the case of processes with sequential isomerism of activated complexes disclosed only theoretically.     

LOW-TEMPERATURE TRAPPING OF EARLY PHOTOINTERMEDIATES OF α-ISORHODOPSIN

Abstract— a-Isorhodopsin, an artificial visual pigment with a 9- cis -4,5-dehydro-5,6-dihydro(a)retinal chromophore, was photolyzed at low temperatures and absorption difference spectra were collected as the sample was warmed. A bathorhodopsin (Batho)-like intermediate absorbing at ca 495 nm was detected below 55 K, a blue-shifted intermediate (BSI)-like intermediate absorbing at ca 453 nm was observed when the temperature was raised to 60 K and a lumirhodopsin (Lumi)-like intermediate absorbing at ca 470 nm was found when the sample was warmed to 115 K. Photointermediates from this pigment were compared to those of native rhodopsin and 5,6-dihydroisorhodopsin. As in native rho-dopsin, Batho is the first intermediate detected in a-isorhodopsin, though unlike native rhodopsin at low temperatures BSI is observed prior to Lumi formation. a-Isorhodopsin behaves similarly to 5,6-dihydroisorhodopsin, with the same early intermediates observed in both artificial visual pigments lacking the C₅-C₆ double bond. The transition temperature for BSI formation is higher in a-isorhodopsin, suggesting an interaction involving the chromophore ring in BSI formation. The transition temperature for Lumi formation is similar for these two pigments as well as for native rhodopsin, suggesting comparable changes in the protein environment in that transition.     

A distinct intermediate of RNase A is induced by sodium dodecyl sulfate at its pK(a)

The chemical denaturation of RNase A was found to be mediated by sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) at various pH. The characterization of the unfolding pathway was investigated by spectrophotometry and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and was analyzed by multivariate curve resolution (MCR) as a chemometric method. The spectrophotometric titration curve of RNase A upon interaction with SDS indicated a distinct complex intermediate in glycine buffer at pH 3.3. This was accompanied with the catalytic activation of the enzyme and was concurrent with maximum population of the intermediate, determined by MCR. This was confirmed by the DSC profile of RNase A in the presence of SDS, indicated by two transitions in thermal unfolding. The kinetic data on the unfolding process of RNase A upon addition of SDS showed a two-phase pathway under the same conditions. The intermediate appeared at low pH especially at the pK_a of SDS (pH 3.3). These results provide strong evidence of the influence of low pH (around the pK_a of SDS) on the existence of an intermediate upon interaction of RNase A with SDS.     

Synthesis of 5'-Functionalized Indolinospiropyrans with Vinylene Unit as Linker

A protocol for the synthesis of a new family of spiropyran derivatives is described. A 5‐formylated indoline intermediate ( 5 ) was achieved for the first time, which was the key intermediate for constructing the spiropyran derivatives with vinylene linker. Five 5′‐functionalized indolinospiropyrans ( 11 – 15 ) were obtained by utilizing vinylene unit as a linkage between the photochromic spiropyran fragment and the ferrocene or triphenylamine donor.     

富马酸福莫特罗的合成工艺研究

富马酸福莫特罗作为特效哮喘治疗药物被临床广泛应用,本文对其合成工艺进行了研究并对重要中间体的合成工艺进行了优化。以4-羟基-3-硝基-苯乙酮为原料,经苄基化、溴代、还原、环氧化四步反应得到重要中间体4-苄氧基-3-硝基苯基环氧乙烷(3)。在制备中间体3时,采用一锅法,简化了反应步骤,同时在反应中加入了缚酸剂碳酸钾,加快了反应速率并提高了收率。此外,以对甲氧基苯基丙酮为原料,经过还原胺化反应一步生成另一个重要中间体1-(4-甲氧基苯基-2-甲基乙基)苄胺(4)。中间体3和4经偶合生成化合物5,在制备5时,采用微波合成,大大缩短了反应时间。中间体5再经硝基还原、甲酰化、去保护、成盐得到富马酸福莫特罗。该工艺操作简单,适合工业化生产,总收率达7. 46%。     

Efficient Synthesis of Beraprost Sodium

An efficient and straightforward synthesis of beraprost sodium was developed with dicyclopentadiene as a starting material, a one-pot reaction product 5 as key intermediate and the Prins reaction and the Horner-Wads- worth-Emmons reaction as key steps. The structures of the key intermediate and the target compound were confirmed by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and MS. The purity of beraprost sodium identified by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) was identical to that of Japanese Pharmacopoeia(16^th). This development will be used for the industrial synthesis of beraprost sodium.     

Phototriggered Release of a Leaving Group in Ketoprofen Derivatives via a Benzylic Carbanion Pathway,But not via a Biradical Pathway

2‐Acetoxymethyl‐2‐(3‐benzoylphenyl)propionic acid (KP‐OAc) was used as a model to elucidate the solvent‐mediated photochemistry mechanism of Ketoprofen (KP). In solutions with a low concentration of water, KP‐OAc exhibits a benzophenone‐like photochemistry, reacting with water molecules through some reaction to form a ketyl radical intermediate. In neutral solutions with a high concentration of water or acidic solutions, KP‐OAc undergoes a photodecarboxylation reaction with the assistance of water molecules or with the catalysis of perchloric acid to directly generate a biradical intermediate that cannot induce the phototrigger reaction to release the AcO^? group. Therefore, the lifetime of the biradical intermediate of KP‐OAc is almost same as that of the biradical intermediate formed from KP in the same kinds of solutions. However, the photodecarboxylation of KP‐OAc in phosphate buffer solution directly produces the benzylic carbanion intermediate, which can induce the phototrigger reaction to release the AcO^? group. Therefore, the lifetime of the biradical intermediate of KP‐OAc is significantly shorter than the lifetime of the biradical intermediate of KP in phosphate buffer solution. Interestingly, the investigation of the photochemistry of KP‐OAc not only verifies the solvent‐mediated photochemistry mechanism of KP but also provides some new insight into the potential of using this kind of platform for phototrigger applications. The biradical intermediate is not the key species leading to the phototrigger reaction but the benzylic carbanion species is the key reactive intermediate that can mediate the phototrigger reaction of KP‐OAc. Therefore, a change in the pH of the solutions can be utilized to switch on and switch off the photorelease reactions of KP derivative phototrigger compounds.     

The "Non-Oxidative" pummerer reaction: conclusive evidence for S(N)2-type stereoselectivity, mechanistic insight, and synthesis of enantiopure L-alpha-trifluoromethylthreoninate and D-alpha-trifluoromethyl-allo-threoninate(1)

Enantiopure methyl D-alpha-trifluoromethyl-allo-threoninate 18 and L-alpha-trifluoromethylthreoninate 19 were synthesized using (R)-ethyl p-tolylsulfoxide as chiral alpha-hydroxyethyl anion equivalent. The key step was the S(N)2-type replacement of the sulfinyl auxiliary with a hydroxy group, via trifluoroacetic anhydride promoted "non-oxidative" Pummerer reaction (NOPR) of the diastereomeric intermediate beta-sulfinyl amines 14 and 15, obtained by condensation of (R)-ethyl p-tolylsulfoxide 13 with the N-Cbz imine of methyl trifluoropyruvate 12. The conclusive evidence for S(N)2-type stereoselectivity of the NOPR was achieved by X-ray diffraction of both the starting diastereomer 14 and the p-bromobenzoate 25, obtained from the threoninate 19. NMR monitoring of the NOPR performed on 15 allowed the detection of a transient intermediate, which was identified as the four membered cyclic sigma-sulfurane 27. This intermediate spontaneously rearranged (40 min, rt) into the corresponding sulfenamide 17, probably via an intramolecular displacement of the sulfinyl by a trifluoroacetoxy group, with inversion of configuration at the carbon stereocenter. The same process occurred for the diastereomeric beta-sulfinyl amine 14, but the sulfenamide 16 was formed at a very fast rate, thus precluding NMR detection of the corresponding sigma-sulfurane intermediate 26. One-pot treatment of the diastereomeric sulfenamides 16 and 17 with NaBH(4) afforded very good yields of the corresponding threoninates 18 and 19.     

Convenient one-pot synthesis of 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-cyclopentanone

2,2-Bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-cyclopentanone (3a) was unexpectedly obtained in 76% yield from a reductive coupling reaction of 4,4'-dihydroxybenzophenone (1a) and cyclobutanone with TiCl4 and Zn. Further optimization showed that catechol as an external ligand and a hydroxy group on benzophenone facilitated the generation of a quinonemethide (intermediate II) that is involved in the pinacol-type rearrangement of intermediate I to give the rearranged product.     

Interfacial reaction in the synergistic extraction rate of Ni(II) with dithizone and 1,10-phenanthroline

The kinetic synergistic effect of 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) on the extraction rate of Ni(II) with dithizone (HDz) into chloroform was studied by means of a high-speed stirring method combined with photodiode-array spectrophotometry. The initial extraction rate of the adduct complex NiDz(2)phen depended upon the concentrations of both HDz and phen, suggesting the formation of NiDzphen(+) as the rate-controlling step. When [HDz] < [phen], the initial extraction of NiDz(2)phen competed with the formation of an intermediate complex, which was adsorbed at the interface and assigned most probably to NiDzphen(+)(2). The intermediate complex was gradually converted to NiDz(2)phen at a later stage of the extraction. The rate constants for the formation and consumption of the intermediate were determined, and the kinetic mechanism in the synergistic extraction was discussed.