Rate constants for the gas-phase reactions of OH and O3 with β-ocimene, β-myrcene, and α- and β-farnesene as a function of temperature

The rate constants for the gas-phase reactions of hydroxyl radicals and ozone with the biogenic hydrocarbons β-ocimene, β-myrcene, and α- and β-farnesene were measured using the relative rate technique over the temperature ranges 313-423 (for OH) and 298-318 K (for O?) at about 1 atm total pressure. The OH radicals were generated by photolysis of H?O?, and O? was produced from the electrolysis of O?. Helium was used as the diluent gas. The reactants were detected by online mass spectrometry, which resulted in high time resolution, allowing large amounts of data to be collected and used in the determination of the Arrhenius parameters. The following Arrhenius expressions have been determined for these reactions (in units of cm3 molecules?1 s?1): for β-ocimene + OH, k = (4.35(-0.66)(+0.78)) × 10?11 exp[(579 ± 59)/T]; for β-ocimene + O?, k = (3.15(-0.95)(+1.36)) × 10?1? exp[-(626 ± 110)/T]; for β-myrcene + O?, k = (2.21(-0.66)(+0.94)) × 10?1? exp[-(520 ± 109)/T]; for α-farnesene + OH, k(OH) = (2.19 ± 0.11) × 10?1? for 23-413 K; for α-farnesene + O?, k = (3.52(-2.54)(+9.09)) × 10?12 exp[-(2589 ± 393)/T]; for β-farnesene + OH, k(OH) = (2.88 ± 0.15) × 10?1? for 323-423 K; for β-farnesene + O?, k = (1.81(-1.19)(+3.46)) × 10?12 exp[-(2347 ± 329)/T]. The Arrhenius parameters here are the first to be reported. The reactions of α- and β-farnesene with OH showed no significant temperature dependence. Atmospheric residence times due to reactions with OH and O? were also presented.     

Solubilization of naproxen using N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone or ethanol and β-cyclodextrin

Solubility trend of naproxen in the presence of 5 and 10 mM of β-CD was measured at 298.2 K and compared with solubility profiles in the absence of β-CD for water + cosolvent mixtures. The saturated solutions of the given volume fractions were reached using shake-flask method, and then the solubility values were measured by UV spectrophotometric method at 256 nm. Afterwards, the experimental solubility data points of naproxen in water + ethanol (EtOH) and water + N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone with and without β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) were correlated with Jouyban–Acree model. Calculation results revealed that the back-calculated solubilities were in good agreement with the corresponding experimental values. By applying the correlated equations, one can rapidly predict the solubility of naproxen in all solvent compositions.     

Synthesis of new β-trifluoromethyl containing GABA and β-fluoromethyl containing N-benzylpyrrolidinones

A whole series of 3-(mono-, di-, trifluoro)methyl-substituted N-benzylpyrrolidinones 5a-c was synthesized by deoxyfluorination of corresponding 3-functionalized N-benzylpyrrolidinones. New β-trifluoromethyl containing GABA 4a was obtained in two alternative ways: by successive hydrolysis and hydrogenolysis of 3-trifluoromethyl N-benzylpyrrolidinone 5a and from trifluoroacetone as starting compound.     

Stereocontrolled transformation of cyclohexene β-amino esters into syn- or anti-difunctionalized acyclic β-amino acid derivatives

A stereocontrolled approach to functionalized acyclic β^2,3-amino acid derivatives was accomplished from cis- or trans-2-aminocyclohexenecarboxylates derived from bicyclic β-lactam regioisomers. The transformations were based on oxidative ring cleavage through the ring C–C double bond of the cyclohexene β-amino esters, followed by functionalization of the dialdehyde intermediates with different phosphoranes. This stereospecific and stereocontrolled procedure was applied to the synthesis of acylic β^2,3-amino acid derivatives functionalized with ester, nitrile, keto, alkyl or arylalkyl groups.     

Three-Component Reaction of β-Ketosulfone,Formaldehyde, and Thiol or Thiophenol in Water

Abstract

A three-component reaction of β-ketosulfone, formaldehyde, and thiol or thiophenol was developed. The reaction was performed in pure water under a catalyst-free condition, and the corresponding Mannich-type thioethers were obtained in good to excellent yields. Finally, a one-pot stepwise four-component reaction of sodium benzenesulfinate, α-bromoketone, β-ketosulfone, and thiophenol was also developed.     

Enantioselective one-pot synthesis of β-sulfonyl ketones and trisubstituted tetrahydrothiophenes via β-elimination/cycloaddition sequence

A mild and efficient enantioselective one-pot synthesis of β-sulfonyl ketones and trisubstituted tetrahydrothiophenes via introducing 1,4-dithiane-2,5-diol to the simple kinetic resolution of β-sulfonyl ketones has been described herein. The one-pot reaction sequence including kinetic resolution and cascade sulfa-Michael/Aldol reaction proceeded successively to afford corresponding sulfonyl ketones and tetrahydrothiophenes with high enantioselectivities (85%–98% ee and 84%–95% ee, respectively).     

Preparation of β-fluoro- and β,β-difluoro-histidinols

Nucleophilic attack of azide on 2-bromo-3-fluoro-3-(1-trityl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-propan-1-ol (1a) in aprotic solvent occurs on the 2-position to give the 2-azido derivative (2a). Reduction of azide and removal of the trityl group produces β-fluorohistidinol (6a). Elimination of HBr from 1a followed by “FBr” addition to the resulting double bond gives 2-bromo-3,3-difluoro-3-(1-trityl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-propan-1-ol (1b). Nucleophilic attack of azide followed by reduction and removal of the trityl group, as for the preparation of 6a, gives β,β-difluorohistidinol (6b). Initial attempts, under a variety of conditions, to oxidize the fluorinated histidinol precursors to carboxylic acids have not been successful.     

Formation of inclusion complexes and controlled release of atrazine using free or silica-anchored β-cyclodextrin

Immobilization of cyclodextrin on the surface of silica was performed using citric acid as the bonding agent. Inclusion complexes of atrazine with free (CD) or anchored (CDSI) β-cyclodextrin were prepared and then characterized using infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry. The complexation reaction showed first order kinetics, with a rate constant (k) of 8.72?×?10^?3 min^?1. There was a rapid increase of absorbance in the first 40?min, followed by attainment of equilibrium after ~2?h. The stoichiometry of the reaction was 1:1, with both free and anchored β-cyclodextrin increasing the solubilization of atrazine in an aqueous medium (by around 1.5 and 3.4 times, respectively). The association constant (K _a) of the complex was 28.93?L?mol^?1 using CD and 130.68?L?mol^?1 using CDSI. In release tests, 62% of the atrazine complexed with CDSI or β-CD was released after 40?h, while 83% of free atrazine was released during the same period.     

Three-component reactions involving quinoline or isoquinoline,dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate and β-trifluoroacetyl vinyl ethyl ether

The three-component reactions (TCRs) involving quinoline or isoquinoline, dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate and β-trifluoroacetyl vinyl ethyl ether were investigated. The reaction proceeded smoothly under ambient temperature in DMSO to give the 4-trifluoroacetyl substituted benzo[c]quinolizine derivatives in moderate yields. However, under the same reaction condition, isoquinoline afforded the 2-trifluoromethyl substituted 1-oxa-(11H)-benzo[a]dihydroquinolizine or 4-trifluoroacetyl substituted benzo[a]dihydroquinolizine products. The possible reaction pathways were proposed.     

Syntheses of β- and γ-fluorophenyl cis- and trans-α-methylene-γ-butyrolactones

Preparation of a series of cis-γ-fluorophenyl-β-phenyl-α-methylene-γ-butyrolactones is reported via ‘allylboration’ of fluorobenzaldehydes with (E)-methyl 3-phenyl-2-((4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)methyl)acrylate. The corresponding trans-γ-fluorophenyl lactones were prepared either (i) via ‘allylboration’ using the (Z)-reagents or (ii) via an indium triflate-mediated isomerization of the cis-products. The difficulty in isomerizing difluorinated cis-products confirms the probable intermediacy of carbocations. Finally, the synthesis of cis-β-fluorophenyl-γ-phenyl-α-methylene-γ-butyrolactones was achieved via an indium-catalyzed allylation–lactonization of aldehydes with (Z)-2-(bromomethyl)-3-(fluorophenyl)acrylates.     

Synthesis and biological investigation of the β-thiolactone and β-lactam analogs of tetrahydrolipstatin

The synthesis of β-thiolactone and β-lactam analogs of tetrahydrolipstatin is described from a common late-stage β-lactone derivative. These analogs, and a cis-disubstituted β-lactone analog of tetrahydrolipstatin, were screened for activity against porcine pancreatic lipase and for inhibition of cell growth of a panel of four human cancer lines.     

Practical synthesis of β-acyl and β-alkoxycarbonyl heterocyclic sulfones

A short and efficient synthesis for β-acyl and β-alkoxycarbonyl heterocyclic sulfones containing benzothiazol (BT) and phenyltetrazol (PT) heterocyclic core is presented here. The method seems to be general and provides the desired C-nucleophiles in very good to excellent yields from readily available starting materials.     

Chelation-controlled cyclization of β-ketoester-substituted and β-ketoamide-substituted allylsilanes.

The first examples of Lewis acid-catalyzed chelation-controlled cyclization reactions are reported. Titanium tetrachloride-initiated cyclization of β-ketoester and β-ketoamide-substituted allylsilanes proceeds in isolated yields of 65–88%, providing a single diastereomeric product in each case.     

Efficient Synthesis of β-Hydroxy Sulfides and β-Hydroxy Sulfoxides Catalyzed by Cu/MgO Under Solvent-Free Conditions

Regio-, stereo-, and chemoselective ring opening of epoxides with thiols using Cu/MgO as a heterogeneous catalyst has efficiently been carried out to produce the corresponding β-hydroxy sulfides in excellent yields at room temperature under solvent-free conditions. The treatment of the epoxides with thiols and 50% aqueous H₂O₂ in the presence of the same catalyst at room temperature affords the β-hydroxy sulfoxides in excellent yields.     

Synthesis and spectral studies of β-diketone and β-ketoester derivatives of aluminium zirconium isopropoxide

The reactions of aluminium zirconium heptaisopropoxide [AlZr(OPrⁱ)₇] with some β-diketones and β-ketoesters, resulting in the formation of derivatives of type ZrAl(OPrⁱ)_(7−x)L_x (where L = acetylacetone, benzoylacetone, methylacetoacetate or ethylacetoacetate; x = 1 or 2) have been carried out. These newly synthesized compounds have been characterized by elemental analyses, and IR and NMR (²⁷Al, ¹H and ¹³C) spectral studies.     

Synthesis and structures of four crystalline lithium β-diketiminates derived from [Li{CH(SiMe3)(SiMe2OMe)}]8 and PhCN or BuCN and PhCN

Treatment at ambient temperature in diethyl ether of one equivalent of [Li{CH(SiMe₃)(SiMe₂OMe)}]₈ (A) with (i) two equivalents of PhCN, or (ii) successive equivalent portions of Bu^tCN and PhCN gave from (i) (1) and (2) as well as the known lithium 1-azaallyl [Li{N(SiMe₂OMe)C(Ph)CH(SiMe₃)}]₃, and from (ii) (3) The latter was also obtained from the known [Li{N(SiMe₂OMe)C(Bu^t)CH(SiMe₃)}]₂ and PhCN under similar conditions. Recrystallisation of 2 from THF/hexane afforded (2^′). X-ray diffraction data on 2, 2^′ and 3 are presented; data for 1 were only adequate to confirm its gross tetrameric structure. The particularly novel feature of these transformations of the lithium alkyl A into lithium β-diketiminates 1, 2, 2^′ or 3 is that while the first 1,3-carbon to nitrogen shift from the α-carbon of A is both silicotropic and regiospecific (in so far as SiMe₂OMe > SiMe₃ in migratory aptitude), the second migration is indiscriminate: silicotropy yielding 1 or 3 but prototropy giving 2 (or 2^′). Consistent with these observations, the central carbon atom of the β-diketiminato ligand has significant carbanionic character in 2 or 2^′, attributed to its stabilisation by the exocyclic Me₃Si at C2, whereas in 1 or 3 there is π-delocalisation.     

Preparation and evaluation of inclusion complexes of diacerein with β-cyclodextrin and hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin

The objective of this research was to improve the aqueous solubility, dissolution rate and, consequently, bioavailability of diacerein, along with avoiding its side effect of diarrhea, by complexation with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and HP-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD). Phase solubility curve was classified as an A_N type for both the CDs, which indicated formation of complex of diacerein with β-CD and HP-β-CD in 1:1 stoichiometry and demonstrating that both CDs are proportionally less effective at higher concentrations. The complexes were prepared by kneading method and were evaluated to study the effect of complexation on aqueous solubility and rate of dissolution in phosphate buffer (pH 6.8). Based on the dissolution profile HP-β-CD was selected for preparing fast disintegrating tablet of diacerein which was compared with marketed formulation (MF-J). The HP-β-CD complex was probed for Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and powder X-ray diffraction studies which evidenced stable complex formation and increase in amorphousness of diacerein in complex. In brief, the characterization studies confirmed the inclusion of diacerein within the non-polar cavity of HP-β-CD. HP-β-CD complex showed improved in vitro drug release profile compared to pure drug and similar to that of marketed formulation respectively.     

Synthesis of N-(2-chloroethyl)isatins and their β-ethyleneacetals and β-thiosemicarbazones

The nitrogen atoms of isatin, its 5-bromoderivative, and their -ethyleneacetals are alkylated by 1,2-dichloroethane in K₂CO₃–DMF and LiH(NaH)-DMF.Institute of Biological Protection of Plants and Institute of Chemistry of the Moldovan Academy of Sciences, Kishinev 2058. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 7, pp. 907–909, July, 1999.