Synthesis of [D-alanine, 4'-azido-3',5'-ditritio-L-phenylalanine, norvaline4[alpha-melanotropin as a 'photoaffinity probe' for hormone-receptor interactions (author's transl)]

Synthesis of [D -alanine¹, 4′-azido-3′, 5′-ditritio-L -phenylalanine², norvaline⁴]α-melanotropin as a ‘photoaffinity probe’ for hormone-receptor interactions. The synthesis of an α-MSH derivative containing 4′-azido-3′,5′-ditritio-L -phenylalanine is described: Ac · D -Ala-Pap(³H₂)-Ser-Nva-Glu-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val · NH₂. This hormone analogue is being used for specific photoaffinity labelling of receptor molecules. The synthesis was performed in a way to minimize the number of radioactive steps and to introduce the radio-active and the photoaffinity label exclusively into position 2. The dipeptide N(α)-acetyl-D -alanyl- (4′-amino-3′,5′-diiodo)-L -phenylalanine was tritriated and transformed into the azido compound, N(α)-acetyl-D -alanyl-(4′-azido-3′,5′-ditritio)-L -phenylalanine which was then condensed with H · Ser-Nva-Glu(OtBu)-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys(BOC)-Pro-Val · NH₂ to the tridecapeptide. The α-MSH analog displayed a specific activity of 11 Ci/mmol, and a biological activity of about 4 · 10⁹ U/mmol (10% of α-MSH).     

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.     

Highly modulated bisindoles: ligands for copper‐catalyzed Sonogashira reaction

Bisindoles (BIMs) were modulated as powerful N,N′ donor ligands for the copper‐catalyzed Sonogashira reaction. Ligand screening experiments on 11 BIM compounds found that 3,3′‐(4‐chlorophenyl)methylenebis(1‐methyl‐1H‐indole) (10%) efficiently accelerated CuCl (5%)‐catalyzed cross‐coupling of aryl iodides with terminal alkynes. A wide range of substituted aryl iodides and/or alkyl‐ and aryl‐substituted terminal alkynes were examined, leading to the corresponding coupling products with yields up to 99%. An efficient and scalable protocol for the synthesis of BIM ligands on a gram scale, with extremely low catalyst loading of o‐ClC₆H₄NH₃⁺Cl^?, was also developed with a reaction time of 20 min with yields up to 93%. This novel N,N′ ligand was air‐stable, easily available and highly modulated with low copper loading. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Comparative Study of Lead(II) Selective Poly(vinyl chloride) Membrane Electrodes Based on Podand Derivatives as Ionophores

The two podand chelates based on diethylsulfide, 1,5‐bis(2′‐hydroxy‐4′‐nitrophenoxy)‐3‐thiapentane (L₁) and 1,5‐bis(8′‐oxybenzopyridine)‐3‐thia pentane (L₂), have been synthesized and explored as neutral ionophores for preparing poly(vinyl chloride) based membrane electrodes selective to Pb²⁺. The addition of anionic additives and various plasticizers has been found to substantially improve the performance of the electrode. The best performance was obtained with the electrode No. 1 having a membrane of ionophore (L₁) with the composition PVC:o‐NPOE:ionophore (L₁):NaTFPB (%w/w) of 33 : 62 : 3 : 2. The electrode exhibits Nernstian response with a slope of 31.57±0.3 mV decade^?1 of activity in the concentration range from 2.0×10^?9 to 1.0×10^?1 M Pb²⁺, performs satisfactorily over a wide pH range (1.6–7.0), with a fast response time (5 s).     

Improved synthesis and crystal structure of tetrakis(acetonitrile)(η-1,5-cyclooctadiene)ruthenium(II) bis[tetrafluoroborate(1−)]

An improved, one-step synthesis of [Ru^II(1,5-COD)(CH₃CN)₄]²⁺ as the BF₄⁻ salt has been accomplished in 51% yield, an approximately 75% higher yield than the three-step literature synthesis of the corresponding PF₆⁻ salt. The improved synthesis consists of (i) grinding the insoluble [RuCl₂(1,5-COD)]_x precursor to increase the reaction rate and yield, (ii) treating the resultant [RuCl₂(1,5-COD)]_x with 2Ag⁺BF₄⁻ in refluxing acetonitrile with excess 1,5-COD present to inhibit 1,5-COD loss in the product and, most importantly, (iii) following the reaction directly by ¹H-NMR spectrometry which revealed that the substitution reaction of the Ru(II), d⁶ precursor is, as expected, quite slow and requires ca. 120 h. The [Ru(1,5-COD)(CH₃CN)₄][BF₄]₂ product was characterized by ¹H, ¹³C, and ¹⁹F-NMR, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray crystallography. Problems in commercial Ru and F analyses are also addressed since this issue has been inadequately treated in the existing literature.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of novel [1,2,4]oxadiazolo[5,4‐d][1,5]benzothiozepine derivatives containing pyrazole moiety

A series of new substituted‐[1,2,4]oxadiazolo[5,4‐d][1,5]benzothiazepine derivatives containing pyrazole ring 4 / 4′ was synthesized by substituted‐pyrazolo[1,5]benzothiazepines 2 / 2′ and substituted‐benzohydroximinoyl chlorides 3 through the 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reaction in the presence of Et₃N at room temperature, and characterized by MS, IR, ¹H NMR and elemental analyses. In addition, the structure of 4′l was determined by X‐ray crystallography. J. Heterocyclic Chem., 2011.     

An Efficient Synthesis of Spiro‐oxindole Derivatives by Three‐Component Reactions in Water

An efficient synthesis of (3S)‐1,1′,2,2′,3′,4′,6′,7′‐octahydro‐9′‐nitro‐2,6′‐dioxospiro[3H‐indole‐3,8′‐[8H]pyrido[1,2‐a]pyrimidine]‐7′‐carbonitrile is achieved via a three‐component reaction of isatin, ethyl cyanoacetate, and 1,2,3,4,5,6‐hexahydro‐2‐(nitromethylidene)pyrimidine. The present method does not involve any hazardous organic solvents or catalysts. Also the synthesis of ethyl 6′‐amino‐1,1′,2,2′,3′,4′‐hexahydro‐9′‐nitro‐2‐oxospiro[3H‐indole‐3,8′‐[8H]pyrido[1,2‐a]pyrimidine]‐7′‐carboxylates in high yields, at reflux, using a catalytic amount of piperidine, is described. The structures were confirmed spectroscopically (IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and EI‐MS data) and by elemental analyses. A plausible mechanism for this reaction is proposed (Scheme 2).     

A Novel,One‐Pot Four‐Component Route to 2′‐Thioxo‐2′,3′‐dihydrospiro[indole‐3,6′‐[1,3]thiazin]‐2‐one Derivatives

An efficient route to 2′,3′‐dihydro‐2′‐thioxospiro[indole‐3,6′‐[1,3]thiazin]‐2(1H)‐one derivatives is described. It involves the reaction of isatine, 1‐phenyl‐2‐(1,1,1‐triphenyl‐λ⁵‐phosphanylidene)ethan‐1‐one, and different amines in the presence of CS₂ in dry MeOH at reflux (Scheme 1). The alkyl carbamodithioate, which results from the addition of the amine to CS₂, is added to the α,β‐unsaturated ketone, resulting from the reaction between 1‐phenyl‐2‐(1,1,1‐triphenyl‐λ⁵‐phosphanylidene)ethan‐1‐one and isatine, to produce the 3′‐alkyl‐2′,3′‐dihydro‐4′‐phenyl‐2′‐thioxospiro[indole‐3,6′‐[1,3]thiazin]‐2(1H)‐one derivatives in excellent yields (Scheme 2). Their structures were corroborated spectroscopically (IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and EI‐MS) and by elemental analyses.     

Highly Enantioselective Tandem Michael Addition of Tryptamine‐Derived Oxindoles to Alkynones: Concise Synthesis of Strychnos Alkaloids

A highly enantioselective tandem Michael addition of tryptamine‐derived oxindoles to alkynones was developed by taking advantage of a chiral N,N′‐dioxide Sc(OTf)₃ catalyst. The reaction enables the facile preparation of enantioenriched spiro[pyrrolidine‐3,3′‐oxindole] compounds, which provides a novel strategy for the synthesis of monoterpenoid indole alkaloids. As a demonstration, the asymmetric synthesis of strychnos alkaloids [(?)‐tubifoline, (?)‐tubifolidine, (?)‐dehydrotubifoline] was achieved in 10–11 steps.     

A cross-linker containing aldehyde functionalized ionic liquid for chitosan

The synthesis of conductive and eco-friendly new chitosan composite biopolymer with a novel aldehyde functionalized ionic liquids (AFILs) was investigated in this work. The AFILs, 1,1′-(pentane-1,5-diyl) bis(4-formylpyridin-1-ium) dibromide (C₅PyBr), 1,1′-(octane-1,8-diyl) bis(4-formylpyridin-1-ium) dibromide (C₈PyBr) and 1,1′-(decane-1,10-diyl) bis(4-formylpyridin-1-ium) dibromide (C₁₀PyBr) have been synthesized and they were characterized by FT-IR, UV–vis and ¹H-NMR and ¹³ C-NMR, TG, and DSC analyses. The synthesized AFILs, C₅PyBr C₈PyBr and C₁₀PyBr were used as cross-linker for chitosan biopolymers and the cross-linked chitosan composites, chitosan/1,1′-(pentane-1,5-diyl)bis(4-formylpyridin-1-ium)dibromide (Ch/C₅PyBr), chitosan/1,1′-(octane-1,8-diyl)bis(4-formylpyridin-1-ium)dibromide (Ch/C₈PyBr) and chitosan/1,1′-(decane-1,10-diyl)bis(4-formylpyridin-1-ium)dibromide (Ch/C₁₀PyBr) were prepared. Herein, the synthesized AFILs have not only cross-linked chitosan, but also provide them the desired novel, functional groups. The prepared chitosan composites were characterized by FT-IR for the analysis of structural, TG and DSC for the thermal behavior, and an electrometer for the electrical conductivity. The electrical conductivity of the prepared Ch/C₅PyBr composite was measured as 1.69?×?10^?5 ± 2.37?×?10^?5 S cm^?1 by the four-point probe at room temperature and this value is higher about 4500-fold than the electrical conductivity of the chitosan.     

Influence of the Homopolar Dihydrogen Bonding CH⋅⋅⋅HC on Coordination Geometry: Experimental and Theoretical Studies

The reaction of the N‐thiophosphorylated thiourea (HOCH₂)(Me)₂CNHC(S)NHP(S)(OiPr)₂ (HL), deprotonated by the thiophosphorylamide group, with NiCl₂ leads to green needles of the pseudotetrahedral complex [Ni(L‐1,5‐S,S′)₂] ? 0.5 (n‐C₆H₁₄) or pale green blocks of the trans square‐planar complex trans‐[Ni(L‐1,5‐S,S′)₂]. The former complex is stabilized by homopolar dihydrogen C?H???H?C interactions formed by n‐hexane solvent molecules with the [Ni(L‐1,5‐S,S′)₂] unit. Furthermore, the dispersion‐dominated C?H??? H?C interactions are, together with other noncovalent interactions (C?H???N, C?H???Ni, C?H???S), responsible for pseudotetrahedral coordination around the Ni^II center in [Ni(L ‐1,5‐S,S′)₂] ? 0.5 (n‐C₆H₁₄).     

Formation of the First Trimeric Monoterpenoid Indole Alkaloids

Under O², the Aspidosperma alkaloid tabersonine ( 1 ) was converted by a crude enzyme preparation from leaves of mature plants of Catharanthus roseus G DON into the trimeric 3-hydroxy-14′-(3α″-tabersonyl)voafrine B ( 4 ) which was easily reduced by NaBH₄ to 14′-(3α″-tabersonyl)voafrine B ( = tertabersonine; 5 ). Compounds such as 4 and 5 are the first trimeric alkaloids in the series of monoterpenoid indole alkaloids.     

Oligonucleotides Containing Pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidines: The Influence of 7-Substituted 8-Aza-7-deaza-2′-deoxyguanosines on the Duplex Structure and Stability

Oligonucleotides containing 7-substituted 8-aza-7-deazaguanines (=6-amino-1,5-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ones) were prepared by automated solid-phase synthesis. A series of 7-alkynylated 8-aza-7-deaza-2′-deoxyguanosines (see 4a – d ) were synthesized with the 7-iodonucleoside 3c as starting material and by the Pd⁰/Cu^I-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction with various alkynes. Phosphoramidites were prepared from the 7-substituted 8-aza-7-deaza-2′-deoxyguanosine derivatives carrying halogeno, cyano, and hexynyl substituents. From the melting profiles of oligonucleotide duplexes, the T_m values as well as the thermodynamic data were determined. A significant duplex stabilization by the 7-substituents was observed for the DNA⋅DNA duplexes, but not in the case of DNA⋅RNA hybrids.     

Methylierung von 4-Hydroxy-4-(2-piperidyl)-4H-pyrazolo [1,5-a]indol mit Formaldehyd und Ameisensäure. 11. Mitteilung über metallorganische Reaktionen und Folgeprodukte

In the 10^th communication of this series [1] the synthesis of 4-hydroxy-4-(2-piperidyl)-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]indole ( 4 ) was described (Scheme). Surprisingly enough, methylation of this compound with formaldehyde and formic acid led via ring closure and a subsequent rearrangement to a pentacyclic ketone. By means of ¹³C-NMR.-spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy, this ketone could be identified as a indolizino-pyrazolo-indole ( 9 ). Its structure and configuration were determined by X-ray structure analysis.     

ELEGANT SYNTHESIS OF SOME NOVEL SPIRO [BENZOTHIAZEPINE-INDOLE] DERIVATIVES

Abstract

The synthesis of some novel sulfur-containing spiroindole derivatives is reported, 2,3-Dihydrospiro [cycloalka[3,4][1,5] benzothiazepine-2,3′-[3H]indole]-2′-(1′H)-ones (V) were prepared by the reaction of 1,3-dihydro-3-(2-oxocycloalkylidene)indole-2(1H)-one (II) with 2-aminothiophenol in dry toluene. The compounds have been characterized on the basis of elemental and spectral studies.     

Facile Synthesis of 2-(4-Hydroxybiphenyl-3-yl)-1H-indoles from Anilines and 5′-Bromo-2′-hydroxyacetophenone

2-Arylindoles are attractive scaffolds because they are found in many pharmacologically active molecules. In this study, we describe the facile synthesis of diverse 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-indoles from anilines and 5′-bromo-2′-hydroxyacetophenone in two steps using palladium-catalyzed indole cyclization as a key reaction. The indole cyclization was primarily controlled by the substituent properties of anilines. Suzuki-coupling reactions of 2-(5′-bromo-2′-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-indoles with arylboronic acids provided the corresponding 2-(4-hydroxybiphenyl-3-yl)-1H-indoles in moderate yield.     

Investigation of the reactions of fluorine containing 3-hydrazino-5H-1, 2, 4-triazino[5, 6-b]indoles with ethyl acetoacetate. Synthesis of some novel tetracyclic ring systems

Novel tetracyclic ring systems viz. 3-methyl-1-oxo-12H-1, 2, 4-triazepino[3′,4′:3, 4][1, 2, 4]triazino[5, 6-b]indole ( 4a ) and 3-methyl-5-oxo-12H-1, 2, 4-triazepino[4′,3′:2, 3][1, 2, 4]triazino[5, 6-b]indole ( 5a ), having angular and linear structures respectively, were synthesized by the cyclization of 3-oxobutanoic acid [5H-1, 2, 4-triazino-[5, 6-b]indole-3-yl]hydrazone ( 3a ). However, cyclization of 3b (R = CH_a, R¹ = R² = H) afforded the angular product 4b exclusively. Moreover, cyclization of 3c (R = R³ = H, R¹ = F) yielded 7-fluoro-1-0xo-10H-1, 3-imidazo[2′,3′:3, 4][1, 2, 4]triazino[5, 6-b]indole ( 6c ) and 7-fluoro-3-oxo-10H-1, 3-imidazo[3′,2′:2, 3][1, 2, 4]triazino-[5, 6-b]indole ( 7c ) instead of the expected triazepinone derivatives. Compound 3d (R = R¹ = H, R² = CF₃) also gave an imidazole derivative but only one angular product was obtained. In all these reactions, formation of the angular product involving cyclization at N-4 is favoured. Characterization of these products have been done by elemental analyses, ir, pmr, ¹⁹F nmr and mass spectral studies.     

Preparation and properties of polyesters from diphenylmethane-4,4′-di(methylthiopropionic acid) and aliphatic diols

The new linear polyesters containing sulfur in the main chain were obtained by melt polycondensation of diphenylmethane-4,4′-di(methylthiopropionic acid) with ethanediol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,2-propanediol, 1,3-butanediol, and 2,2′-oxydiethanol. Low-molecular weights, low-softening temperatures and, very good solubility in organic solvents are their characteristics. The structure of all polyesters was determined by elemental analysis, FT-IR and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction analysis. The thermal behavior of these polymers was examined by differential thermal analysis (DTA), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The kinetics of polyesters formation by uncatalyzed melt polycondensation was studied in a model system: diphenylmethane-4,4′-di(methylthiopropionic acid) and 1,4-butanediol or 2,2′-oxydiethanol at 150, 160, and 170°C. Reaction rate constants (k₃) and activation parameters (ΔG^≠, ΔH^≠, ΔS^≠) from carboxyl group loss were determined using classical kinetic methods. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Investigation of the Reactions of Indole‐2,3‐diones with Biuret: A Novel Approach for the Synthesis of Spiro[indole‐triazines]

Reactions of indole‐2,3‐diones with biuret afforded 1,3‐dihydro‐3‐ureidoformimido‐2H‐indol‐2‐ones and spiro[3H‐indole‐3,2′(1′H )‐(1,3,5)triazine]‐2,4′,6′(1H ,3′H ,5′H )‐triones indicated these to be solvent dependent. The chemical structures of the products were elucidated by their comprehensive spectroscopic (IR, ¹H‐NMR, ¹³C‐NMR, ¹⁹F‐NMR, and Mass) as well as analytical analysis.     

Complexes of N‐Thiophosphorylthiourea tBuNHC(S)NHP(S)(OiPr)2 with Zinc(II), Cadmium(II), Nickel(II), and Cobalt(II) Cations

Reaction of the potassium salt of N‐thiophosphorylthiourea tBuNHC(S)NHP(S)(OiPr)₂ ( HL ) with Zn^II, Cd^II, Ni^II and Co^II in aqueous EtOH leads to complexes of common formula M(L‐S,S′)₂ ( ML₂ ). Complexes were investigated by IR, UV‐Vis, ¹H and ³¹P{¹H} NMR spectroscopy and microanalysis The structure of complex NiL₂ was investigated by single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. The nickel(II) ion has a squre‐planar environment, S₄, with two anionic ligands involving 1,5‐S,S′‐coordination mode. The ligands are bound in a trans configuration.