Synthesis of Tricyclic Spiro Compounds on the Basis of Alloocimene

Cyclization of 2- and 5-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-spiro-1′-cyclopentan-2′-ols and 2- and 5-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-spiro-1′-cyclohexan-2′-ols in the presence of orthophosphoric acid leads to formation of isomeric tricyclic spiro compounds.__________Translated from Zhurnal Organicheskoi Khimii, Vol. 41, No. 1, 2005, pp. 40–42.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Balbolov, Skumov, Mitkova.     

Convenient Synthesis of Bicyclic Lactones Related to the Trichothecenes

Short and convenient synthesis of bicyclic lactones (1) and (2), important intermediates in trichothecene synthesis is described.     

Synthesis of Unsaturated Tricyclic Lactones. The Coupling of the Enol Triflate of β-Keto Lactones with Lithium Dimethylcuprate

The anions of selected β-keto lactones were transformed into their corresponding enol triflates. These enol triflates were coupled with lithium dimethylcuprate to afford tricyclic unsaturated /aciones, key intermediates for the synthesis of the biologically important natural product forskolin.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Antimalarial Activity of Tricyclic 1,2,4-Trioxanes Related to Artemisinin

Two sets of tricyclic 1,2,4-trioxanes containing the ABC ( 10 , 11 ) and ACD ring portions ( 21 , 22 , 32 , 33 , 37 , and 38 ) of artemisinin ( 1 ) were synthesized by successive photo-oxygenation of appropriate enol-ether precursors to 1,2-dioxanes and inter- and intramolecular reaction with a carbonyl compound or oxo-substituted side-chain. The structures of 10 , 21 , and 22 were determined by X-ray analysis. The anti-malarial activity of all trioxanes, except 37 and 38 , was evaluated in vitro against chloroquine-sensitive and chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum parasites. Trioxanes 11 and 21 were as active as artemisinin ( 1 ). It was found that neither the lactone function nor rings B and D of 1 were essential for activity. A possible pharmacophore for artemisinin-like activity, which embodies a spirocyclopentane group attached to C(3) of 1,2,4-trioxane, was proposed.     

Sequential Photochemical and Prins Reactions for the Diastereoselective Synthesis of Tricyclic Scaffolds

Cyclobutene alcohols undergo Prins cyclisations to generate single diastereomers of novel tricyclic heterocycles with five contiguous stereocentres. The reaction times are significantly shorter (ca. 15 min) than with traditional alkene substrates. Stereoselective aza‐Prins cyclisations of cyclobutene amine derivatives give fused aza‐heterocyclic scaffolds. Computational studies provide insight into the observed stereocontrol. The modular approach is flexible, enabling the introduction of a variety of functional groups (including amides, nitriles, alkynes, and arenes) into the sp³‐rich heterocyclic scaffolds.     

Total Synthesis of Taxol Enabled by Inter- and Intramolecular Radical Coupling Reactions

Taxol is a clinically used drug for the treatment of various types of cancers. Its 6/8/6/4-membered ring (ABCD-ring) system is substituted by eight oxygen functional groups and flanked by four acyl groups, including a β-amino acid side chain. Here we report a 34-step total synthesis of this unusually oxygenated and intricately fused structure. Inter- and intramolecular radical coupling reactions connected the A- and C-ring fragments and cyclized the B-ring, respectively. Functional groups of the A- and C-rings were then efficiently decorated by employing newly developed chemo-, regio-, and stereoselective reactions. Finally, construction of the D-ring and conjugation with the β-amino acid delivered taxol. The powerful coupling reactions and functional group manipulations implemented in the present synthesis provide new valuable information for designing multistep target-oriented syntheses of diverse bioactive natural products.     

含螺环原碳酸酯齐聚物的合成表征及与环氧树脂的固化反应

合成了一种新的带羟基的螺环原碳酸酯，根据它与ＭＤＩ或ＨＤＩ的不同配比，制备了分子量不同的预聚物，其结构得到了核磁和红外数据的证实。用示差扫描量热仪和红外跟踪环氧树脂及其与预聚物混合后的固化反应过程。     

Imino Diels-Alder Reactions: Efficient Synthesis of Pyrano- and Furanoquinolines Catalyzed by 4-Nitrophthalic Acid

Summary. 4-Nitrophthalic acid was found to be an effective catalyst for the imino Diels-Alder reaction of N-benzylideneanilines with 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran and 2,3-dihydrofuran to afford pyrano- and furanoquinolines in good yields. It was also found that aryl amines react smoothly with 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran and 2,3-dihydrofuran under the same condition to afford the corresponding pyrano- and furanoquinolines in high yields. This catalyst is inexpensive, easily available, water soluble, and stable to aqueous reaction conditions.     

由Diels-Alder反应合成四氢咔唑

采用W.E.Noland等人提出的咔唑合成路线,以吲哚、醛或酮、丁烯二酰亚胺为原料,在酸催化下经缩合和Diels-Alder反应而形成四氢咔唑。本研究采用乙酸乙酯为溶剂,对甲苯磺酸为催化剂,提高了反应速度和产物质量。共合成11个新的四氢咔唑化合物,进行了^1HNMR和IR测试及元素分析,确认了其结构。     

内分子DIELS-ALDER反应合成DRIMANE类倍半萜化合物DRIMENIN, POLYGODIAL及CINNAMOLIDE的全合成

近年来有不少报道从事于生理活性Drimane类倍半萜的合成,较多采用了分子间Diels-Alder反应来建立Drimane的骨架。本文首次采用内分子Diels-Alder反应作为关键反应合成了Drimane类化合物。同时还在引入了手性诱导基团后,首次完成了从无手性的原料化合物β-紫罗兰酮至光学活性(-)-drimenin1的不对称合成。     

Diels-Alder Reactions of. (+)-Apoverbenone

The thermal and catalyzed Diels-Alder reactions of (+)-apoverbenone (1) with isoprene, 2, 3-dimethyl-1,3-butadiene, (E)-piperylene, (E)-1-methoxy-1,3-butadiene and cyclopentadiene are described; structural analysis by ¹H and ¹³C-NMR spectroscopy is reported, and the syn-anti and endo-exo diastereoselectivity of the reactions is discussed.     

Synthesis of Spirocyclic and Tricyclic Isoxazoline via 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloaddition Reactions

1,3‐Dipolar cycloadditions of the bicyclic monoterpenes (S)‐(?)‐camphene ( 1 ), (R)‐(+)‐a‐pinene ( 2 ), and (S)‐(?)‐b‐pinene ( 3 ) with aryl and heteroaryl nitrile oxides afforded new spirocyclic and tricyclic isoxazoline derivatives 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 whose biological activities were evaluated in bioassay studies.