Synthesis of （p-Formylphenyl）azo Calix[4]arenes

Five novel azo calix[4]arenes were reported. The p-aminobenzaldehyde was diazotized with sodium nitrite in aqueous hydrochloride solution. Mono-, bis-, tris- and tetrakis(p-formylphenyl)azo calix[4]arenes (including proximal and distal isomers) were obtained respectively by diazo-coupling in different molar ratio to calix[4]arene(1) under pH=7.5--8.5 at 0-5℃. All (p-formylphenyl)azo calix[4]arenes were characterized by ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR, IR, MS (ESIMS) spectroscopies and elemental analysis.     

Protonation Behaviour of Chiral Tetradentate Polypyridines Derived from α‐Pinene

Detailed protonation experiments of the [5,6]‐pinenebipyridine molecule and the unsubstituted [4,5]‐ and [5,6]‐CHIRAGEN[0] ligands in various solvents indicate a variety of structures of the protonated species. UV‐visible and NMR measurements (including ¹⁵N chemical shifts) show the transition from trans to cis conformation of [5,6]‐pinenebipyridine upon protonation. The [4,5]‐CHIRAGEN[0] ligand, in which the protonation sites of the nitrogen atom donors are at opposite sides of the molecule, behave essentially like two independent bipyridine moieties; this behaviour was monitored by UV‐visible, CD and NMR spectroscopy (including ¹⁵N data). In the case of the [5,6]‐CHIRAGEN[0], a pocket of donor atoms provides a chiral environment for two protons per ligand.     

Synthesis and spectral study of a novel distamycin conjugate

The ¹H and ¹³C NMR resonances for a novel distamycin conjugate, 3‐[1‐methyl‐4‐[1‐methyl‐4‐[1‐methyl‐4‐[N¹‐[5‐methyl‐2,4(1H,3H)pyrimidinedione]acetylamino]pyrrole‐2‐carboxamido]pyrrole‐2‐carboxamido]pyrrole‐2‐carboxamido]propionamidine hydrochloride ( 1 ), were assigned, using the concerted application of one‐ and two‐dimensional NMR techniques including nuclear Overhauser effect difference, DEPT, HMQC and HMBC experiments. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Structure elucidation and total assignment of 1H and 13C NMR data for a new bisdesmoside saponin from Cordia piauhiensis

Extensive 1D (¹H NMR, HBBD‐¹³C NMR, DEPT‐¹³C NMR) and 2D (COSY, TOCSY, NOESY, HMQC and HMBC) NMR analysis was used to characterize the structure of a new bisdesmoside saponin isolated from the methanol extract of stems of Cordia piauhiensis Fresen as 3β‐O‐[α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1 → 2)‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosyl]ursolic acid 28‐O‐[β‐D ‐glucopyranosyl‐(1 → 6)‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosyl] ester. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

An Improved,Scalable and Impurity‐Free Process for Lixivaptan

An optimized synthetic method in high efficiency has been developed for the synthesis of lixivaptan from 2‐nitrobenzyl bromide and pyrrole‐2‐carboxaldehyde. The byproducts among this procedure and an unknown impurity in crude product were investigated. The byproducts were speculated by ¹H NMR or MS. The unknown impurity was characterized by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and HRMS, confirming the structures as N‐[3‐chloro‐4‐(5H‐pyrrolo[2,1‐c][1,4]benzodiazepine‐10(11H)‐ylcarbonyl)phenyl]‐N‐(5‐fluoro‐2‐methylbenzoyl)‐5‐fluoro‐2‐methylbenzamide. Afterwards, the impurity was synthesized to make comparisons. The target product lixivaptan was obtained with 47.6% overall yield and 99.93% purity. This cost‐effective and environmentally friendly process is suitable for scale‐up production.     

Programming A Molecular Relay for Ultrasensitive Biodetection through 129Xe NMR

A supramolecular strategy for detecting specific proteins in complex media by using hyperpolarized ¹²⁹Xe NMR is reported. A cucurbit[6]uril (CB[6])‐based molecular relay was programmed for three sequential equilibrium conditions by designing a two‐faced guest (TFG) that initially binds CB[6] and blocks the CB[6]–Xe interaction. The protein analyte recruits the TFG and frees CB[6] for Xe binding. TFGs containing CB[6]‐ and carbonic anhydrase II (CAII)‐binding domains were synthesized in one or two steps. X‐ray crystallography confirmed TFG binding to Zn²⁺ in the deep CAII active‐site cleft, which precludes simultaneous CB[6] binding. The molecular relay was reprogrammed to detect avidin by using a different TFG. Finally, Xe binding by CB[6] was detected in buffer and in E. coli cultures expressing CAII through ultrasensitive ¹²⁹Xe NMR spectroscopy.     

Synthesis and Structure of 3,4‐Dihydropyrido[2′,3′:3,4]pyrazolo[1,5‐a][1,3,5]triazin‐2‐amines

A new convenient synthon for heterocyclic chemistry, namely 1H‐pyrazolo[3,4‐b]pyridin‐3‐ylguanidine was successfully prepared by selective guanylation of 1H‐pyrazolo[3,4‐b]pyridin‐3‐amine. A series of 3,4‐dihydropyrido[2′,3′:3,4]pyrazolo[1,5‐a][1,3,5]triazin‐2‐amines was synthesized from 1H‐pyrazolo[3,4‐b]pyridin‐3‐ylguanidine using aldehydes or ketones as one‐carbon inserting reagents. The tautomeric preferences of the products were determined using spectroscopic (e.g., 2D NOESY NMR) and single crystal X‐ray diffraction data.     

New Aspects of 1,3‐Diphosphacyclobutane‐2,4‐diyls

1,3‐Di(tert‐butyl)‐2,4‐bis[2,4,6‐tri(tert‐butyl)phenyl]‐1,3‐diphosphacyclobutane‐2,4‐diyl was formed from [2,4,6‐tri(tert‐butyl)phenyl]phosphaacetylene and t‐BuLi. In addition, the X‐ray diffraction analysis was carried out, together with theoretical calculations of the structure and NMR data.     

Green Synthesis of 1‐(1,2,4‐Triazol‐4‐yl)spiro[azetidine‐2,3′‐(3H)indole]‐2′,4′(1′H)‐diones as Potential Insecticidal Agents

One pot green synthesis of 1‐(1,2,4‐triazol‐4‐yl)spiro[azetidine‐2,3′‐(3H)‐indole]‐2′,4′(1′H)‐diones was carried out by the reaction of indole‐2,3‐diones,4‐amino‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazole and acetyl chloride/chloroacetyl chloride in ionic liquid [bmim]PF₆ with/without using a catalyst. It was also prepared by conventional method via Schiff's bases, 3‐[4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐4‐yl]imino‐indol‐2‐one. Further, the corresponding phenoxy derivatives were obtained by the reaction of chloro group attached to azetidine ring with phenols. The synthesized compounds were characterized by analytical and spectral (IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and FAB mass) data. Evaluation for insecticidal activity against Periplaneta americana exhibited promising results.     

Conformation of α,α,α′-Trisubstituted Cyclododecanone

Ten α,α,α′-trisubstituted cyclododecanones were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, infrared, 1^H NMR and 13^C NMR spectra, and X-ray diffraction. NMR data could not give conformational information clearly, but some of their ring skeleton conformations of cyclododecanone moiety were showed to remain the unchanged [3333]-2-one conformation with little distortion, while the others were changed to the [3324]-2-one conformation in their crystal structures. These are consistent with the results of molecular mechanics calculation with Sybyl 6.9 software and Tripos force field, and semi-empirical quantum calculation with AM 1 method in Gaussian 98 software. Two geminal substituting groups are located at α-corner carbon atom, and the third group is at α-side-exo carbon atom in both conformations. Both [3333]-2-one and [3324]-2-one conformations are present in a dynamic equilibrium in the solution, but only one preferred conformation exists in the crystal solid.     

Interaction of 3‐(2‐Aminophenyl)‐6‐R1‐1,2,4‐triazin‐5‐ones with Acylating Reagents: An Efficient Method for Preparation of 6‐Substituted 3‐R1‐2H‐[1,2,4]triazino[2,3‐c]quinazolin‐2‐ones

The series of 6‐substituted 3‐R¹‐2H‐[1,2,4]triazino[2,3‐c]quinazolin‐2‐one was prepared via condensation of 3‐(2‐aminophenyl)‐6‐R¹‐1,2,4‐triazin‐5‐ones with acylating reagents. Particularities of ¹H NMR spectra have been also discussed based on the comparison of experimental and theoretical results for 3‐methyl‐6‐phenyl‐2H‐[1,2,4]triazino[2,3‐c]quinazolin‐2‐one and its 4,3‐isomer.     

New Pyrrole Alkaloids with Bulky N‐Alkyl Side Chains Containing Stereogenic Centers from Lycium chinense

Four new pyrrole alkaloids, methyl 2‐[2‐formyl‐5‐(methoxymethyl)‐1H‐pyrrol‐1‐yl]propanoate ( 1 ), methyl 2‐[2‐formyl‐5‐(methoxymethyl)‐1H‐pyrrol‐1‐yl]‐3‐(4‐hydroxyphenyl)propanoate ( 2 ), dimethyl 2‐[2‐formyl‐5‐(methoxymethyl)‐1H‐pyrrol‐1‐yl]butanedioate ( 3 ), and dimethyl 2‐[2‐formyl‐5‐(methoxymethyl)‐1H‐pyrrol‐1‐yl]pentanedioate ( 4 ), were isolated from the AcOEt extract of the fruits of Lycium chinense Miller (Solanaceae). The stereogenic center C(2) in the bulky N‐alkyl side chain in each of 1 – 4 seems to hold the H‐atoms of nearby CH₂ groups, CH₂(7′) and CH₂(3) (if R≠H), leading to two different chemical shifts in the ¹H‐NMR spectrum due to their diastereotopic characteristics. In the ¹H‐NMR data of each of 2 – 4 , the enhancement of H? C(2) signal was inhibited by the R group, probably due to steric hindrance, and its chemical shift was influenced by the anisotropy effect. The structures of 1 – 4 were elucidated by analysis of various spectroscopic data, including 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR.     

The synthesis of poly[6,8‐dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane‐b‐(ethylene glycol)‐b‐6,8‐dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane] by controlled cationic ring‐opening polymerization

The triblock copolymer poly[6,8‐dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane‐b‐(ethylene glycol)‐b‐6,8‐dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane] was prepared by the controlled cationic ring‐opening polymerization of 6,8‐dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane (6,8‐DBO) from a macroinitiator. The macroinitiator, poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) di(1‐chloroethyl ether), was prepared via the addition of HCl to PEG divinyl ether and was characterized with ¹³C NMR, ¹H NMR, and gel permeation chromatography (GPC). Upon preparation, a small fraction of the chain ends underwent a cyclization reaction to form inactive chain ends. When the macroinitiator was used in polymerizations of 6,8‐DBO with ZnI₂ as an activator, linear kinetic plots were observed, a linear increase in the copolymer molecular weight with conversion was seen, and the molecular weight distributions of the copolymer samples remained constant at about 1.40. Confirmation of the triblock structure of the final product was obtained with ¹H NMR spectra, ¹³C DEPT spectra, and GPC chromatograms. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 38: 4081–4087, 2000     

An Expedient Method for the Synthesis of 1,2,4‐Triazolo‐fused 1,5‐Benzodiazepine, 1,5‐Benzoxazepine,and 1,5‐Benzothiazepine Scaffolds: A Novel Seven‐membered Ring System of Biological Interest

New heterocyclic compounds 1‐(3‐methyl‐9H‐dibenzo[b,f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐d][1,4]diazepin‐6‐yl)ethanone 8a , 1‐(3‐methyldibenzo[b,f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐d][1,4]oxazepin‐6‐yl)ethanone 8b , and 1‐(3‐methyldibenzo[b,f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐d][1,4]thiazepin‐6‐yl)ethanone 8c are synthesized from benzodiazepinone, benzoxazepinone, and benzothiazepinone derivatives. These heterocyclic scaffolds have wide medicinal importance. Best results were obtained in antibacterial screening against Escherichia coli, Enterobacter cloacae, and Staphylococcus aureus and antifungal screening against Candida albicans and Fusarium oxysporum. 1,1‐Diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activities of compounds 6c , 7c , and 8c were tested in doses 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 μg/mL and were expressed as IC₅₀ values and percent of inhibition with means ± standard deviation of three different concentrations of synthesized compounds. The assignment of the structures of synthesized compounds was made by thin‐layer chromatography, elemental analysis, IR, ¹H‐NMR, ¹³C‐NMR, and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry.     

Preparation,structure, and optical properties of chiral sulfoxides and disulfoxide with a trithiole ring

Optically active 4,9‐diethyl[1,4]‐dithiino[5,6‐f]benzo[1,2,3]trithiole 5‐oxide ( 3 ) and 4,9‐diethyl[1,4]dithiino[5,6‐f]benzo[1,2,3]trithiole 5,8‐dioxide ( 4 ) were obtained by the asymmetric oxidation of 6,11‐diethyl[1,4]dithiino[5,6‐h]benzo[1,2,3,4,5]pentathiepin ( 1 ). The reaction was accompanied by desulfurization and ring‐contraction reactions of the pentathiepin ring. Similarly, optically active 4,8‐diethyl[1,3]dithiolo[4,5‐f]benzo[1,2,3]trithiole 5‐oxide ( 7 ) was produced by the analogous asymmetric oxidation of 6,10‐diethyl[1,3]dithiolo[4,5‐h]benzo[1,2,3,4,5]pentathiepin ( 2 ). The specific rotations of 3 , 4 , and 7 were measured in chloroform, and their optical purity was verified by ¹H NMR with a shift reagent [Eu(hfc)₃]. The structures of 4 and 7 were determined by X‐ray crystallography using Cu Kα radiation, and the absolute configuration of the sulfinyl group was examined based on the Flack parameter, which revealed that 4 has an RR configuration, while 7 has an S configuration. The circular dichroism spectra of 3 , 4 , and 7 were measured in chloroform. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 14:88–94, 2003; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/hc.10104     

The Pseudo‐Michael Reaction of 2‐Hydrazinylidene‐1‐Arylimidazolidines with Diethyl Ethoxymethylenemalonate

The pseudo‐Michael reaction of 2‐hydrazinylidene‐1‐arylimidazolidines with diethyl ethoxymethylenemalonate (DEEM) was investigated. The reaction yields the chain adduct, namely diethyl{[2‐(1‐arylimidazolidin‐2‐ylidene)hydrazinyl]methylidene}propanedioates. This is contrary to the pseudo‐Michael reaction of DEEM with 1‐aryl‐4,5‐dihydro‐1H‐imidazol‐2‐amines that does not allow isolation of chain derivatives and leads to cyclic imidazo[1,2‐a]pyrimidine derivatives while even at thermodynamic control. At first cyclization of diethyl{[2‐(1‐arylimidazolidin‐2‐ylidene)hydrazinyl]methylidene}propanedioates leads to ethyl 1‐aryl‐5(1H,8H)oxo‐2,3‐dihydro‐imidazo[2,1‐c][1,2,4]triazepine‐6‐carboxylates. 1,5‐Sigmatropic shift, following the cyclization, caused isomerization of 5(1H,8H)oxo‐2,3‐dihydro‐imidazo[2,1‐c][1,2,4]triazepine‐6‐carboxylates to ethyl 1‐aryl‐5(1H)hydroxy‐2,3‐dihydroimidazo[2,1‐c][1,2,4]triazepine‐6‐carboxylates. Presence of both isomers in the reaction product was detected in the NMR spectra. The structure of all the compounds was confirmed with spectroscopic studies (¹H NMR and MS). The structure of diethyl{[2‐(1‐phenylimidazolidin‐2‐ylidene)hydrazinyl]methylidene}propanedioate was also confirmed by X‐ray crystallography. In the addition reaction, thermodynamics and HOMO–LUMO orbitals of the reactants were studied by using quantum chemical calculations.     

Proparacaine complexation with β‐cyclodextrin and p‐sulfonic acid calix[6]arene,as evaluated by varied 1H‐NMR approaches

This study focused on the use of NMR techniques as a tool for the investigation of complex formation between proparacaine and cyclodextrins (CDs) or p‐sulfonic acid calix[6]arene. The pH dependence of the complexation of proparacaine with β‐CD and p‐sulfonic acid calix[6]arene was studied and binding constants were determined by ¹H NMR spectroscopy [diffusion‐ordered spectroscopy (DOSY)] for the charged and uncharged forms of the local anesthetic in β‐CD and p‐sulfonic acid calix[6]arene. The stoichiometries of the complexes was determined and rotating frame Overhauser enhancement spectroscopy (ROESY) 1D experiments revealed details of the molecular insertion of proparacaine into the β‐CD and p‐sulfonic acid calix[6]arene cavities. The results unambiguously demonstrate that pH is an important factor for the development of supramolecular architectures based on β‐CD and p‐sulfonic acid calix[6]arene as the host molecules. Such host–guest complexes were investigated in view of their potential use as new therapeutic formulations, designed to increase the bioavailability and/or to decrease the systemic toxicity of proparacaine in anesthesia procedures. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Modified Riemschneider Reaction of 3‐Thiocyanatoquinolinediones

The Riemschneider reaction of 3‐thiocyanatoquinoline‐2,4(1H,3H)‐diones with conc. H₂SO₄ was investigated. Using different reaction conditions, 13 types of reaction products were isolated. Compounds bearing a Me, Et, or Bu group at C(3) afforded mainly [1,3]thiazolo[5,4‐c]quinoline‐2,4‐diones and 1,9b‐dihydro‐9b‐hydroxythiazolo[5,4‐c]quinoline‐2,4‐diones. In the case of the 3‐Bu derivatives of the starting compounds, C‐debutylation was also observed. If a Bn group is present at C(3), rapid C‐debenzylation of the starting thiocyanates occurred, yielding [1,3]oxathiolo[4,5‐c]quinoline‐2,4‐diones, and mixtures of mono‐, di‐, and trisulfides derived from 4‐hydroxy‐3‐sulfanylquinoline‐2‐ones. The reaction mechanism of all of the transformations is discussed. All new compounds were characterized by IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and EI and ESI mass spectra, and in some cases, ¹⁵N‐NMR spectra were also used to characterize new compounds.     

Synthesis of Novel Spiro Thiazolotriazole Derivatives via 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloaddition of Azomethine Ylide

The 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylide generated in situ from isatin and sarcosine to 5‐arylmethylidene thiazolo[3,2‐b][1,2,4]triazol‐6(5H)‐ones afforded novel 1′‐methyl‐4′‐aryldispiro[indole‐3,2′‐pyrrolidine‐3′,5″‐[1,3]thiazolo[3,2‐b][1,2,4]triazole]‐2,6″ (1H)‐diones in moderate yields. The structures of all the products were characterized thoroughly by NMR, infrared spectroscopy (IR), mass spectroscopy (MS) elemental analysis together with X‐ray crystallographic analysis.     

Synthesis of Novel Fluorescent 2‐{4‐[1‐(Pyridine‐2‐yl)‐1H‐pyrazol‐3‐yl] phenyl}‐2H‐naphtho [1,2‐d] [1,2,3] triazolyl Derivatives and Evaluation of Their Thermal and Photophysical Properties

Novel 2‐{4‐[1‐(pyridine‐2‐yl)‐1H‐pyrazol‐3‐yl] phenyl}‐2H‐naphtho [1,2‐d] [1,2,3] triazolyl fluorescent derivatives were synthesized from p‐nitrophenylacetic acid and 2‐hydrazino pyridine through Vilsmeier–Haack and diazotization reactions. Photophysical properties were evaluated, and results show that compounds have good fluorescence quantum yields. Thermal analysis showed that they are reasonably stable. The structures of the compounds were confirmed by FT‐IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and mass spectral and elemental analysis.