Synthesis of Multifluoromethylated γ-Sultines by a Photoinduced Radical Addition–Polar Cyclization

Despite the significance of sultines in synthesis, medicine, and materials science, the chemistry of sultines has remained unexplored due to their inaccessibility. Herein, we demonstrate the development of a photoredox-catalyzed multifluoromethyl radical addition/SO₂ incorporation/polar cyclization cascade approach to multifluoromethylated γ-sultines. The reactions proceed by single electron transfer induced multifluoromethyl radical addition to an alkene followed by SO₂ incorporation, and single-electron reduction for polar 5-exo-tet cyclization. Key to the success of the protocol is the use of easily oxidizable multifluoroalkanesulfinates as bifunctional reagents. The reactions proceed with excellent functional-group tolerance to deliver γ-sultines in moderate to excellent yields.     

A Novel Reductive Cyclization of o-Nitrobenzamides and Ketones Promoted by Low-valent Titanium Reagent

A short and facile synthesis of a series of 1,2-dihydroquiazolin-4(3H)-ones was accomplished in good yields via novel reductive cyclization of o-nitrobenzamides with ketones promoted by TiCI4/Zn system. The structure was established on the basis of elemental analysis, IR,^1H NMR and confirmed by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. This method has the advantages of easily accessible starting materials, convenient manipulation and moderate to high yields.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of Benzimidazoles from o‐Nitroanilines under Microwaves via a Reductive Cyclization

An efficient microwave irradiation synthesis of 2‐substituted benzimidazoles in one step via the Na₂S₂O₄ reduction of o‐nitroanilines in the presence of aldehydes is described. The method is simple and a good option to obtain the title compounds in a very short time.     

Reductive Coupling Cyclization of 1,1—Dicyanoalkenes Promoted by Sm^0／cat.HgCl2 System

The intermolecular reductive coupling cyclization reaction of 1,1-dicyanoalkenes promoted by Sm^0/cat.HgCl2 studied.A possible reaction mechanism was proposed.     

Enantioselective Synthesis of (+)-Mitomycin K by a Palladium-Catalyzed Oxidative Tandem Cyclization

The mitomycins, a family of bioactive natural products, feature a compact 6/5/5-fused polycyclic ring structure densely decorated with highly reactive and/or fragile quinone, amino ketal, and aziridine as well as carbamate moieties. It is this striking feature that has defeated numerous synthetic attempts towards these apparently small molecules, rendering them one of the most formidable targets for total synthesis. We herein report the first enantioselective synthesis of (+)-mitomycin K, a representative of G series mitomycins. The key step of this synthesis is an enantioselective oxidative cyclization catalyzed by a palladium/(+)-sparteine system that had previously been developed by our group. The robustness of this method bodes well for further applications in the asymmetric total synthesis of natural products, particularly those with characteristic 6/5/5-fused pyrroloindole skeletons.     

Facile C?H Bond Formation by Reductive Elimination at a Dinuclear Metal Site

The electronically unsaturated dirhenium complex [Re₂(CO)₈(µ‐AuPPh₃)(µ‐Ph)] ( 1 ) was obtained from the reaction of [Re₂(CO)₈{µ‐η²‐C(H)C(H)nBu}(µ‐H)] with [Au(PPh₃)Ph]. The bridging {AuPPh₃} group was replaced by a bridging hydrido ligand to yield the unsaturated dirhenium complex [Re₂(CO)₈(µ‐H)(µ‐Ph)] ( 2 ) by reaction of 1 with HSnPh₃. Compound 2 reductively eliminates benzene upon addition of NCMe at 25 °C. The electronic structure of 2 and the mechanism of the reductive elimination of the benzene molecule in its reaction with NCMe were investigated by DFT computational analyses.     

Cyclization of N-allylthiourea derivatives by the action ofα-chloronitrosoalkanes

A convenient method is proposed for obtaining difficultly available derivatives of 2-amino-5-chloromethyl-2-thiazoline by the cyclization of N-allythioureas under the action of-chloronitrosoalkanes. It is assumed that the reaction proceeds as a halogenophilic process leading to the intermediate formamidinesulfenyl chloride which is rapidly and selectively cyclized with the formation of 2-amino-2-thiazoline derivatives.Institute of Physiologically Active Substances, Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka 142432, Russia. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 381–384, March, 1998.     

C‐C Bond Formation by Radical Cyclization: Regioselective Synthesis of [6,6] Pyrano pyran System

Abstract

Abstract:?A number of 4‐aryloxymethyl pyrano[3,2‐c][1]benzopyran‐5‐(2H)‐ones 3(a–f) were prepared by refluxing 4‐chloromethyl pyrano[3,2‐c][1]benzopyran‐5‐(2H)‐ones 1(a,b) with o‐bromophenols 2(a–c) in acetone in the presence of anhydrous potassium carbonate and sodium iodide in 70–80% yield. Compounds 3(a–f) were then subjected to radical cyclization by refluxing with tri‐n‐butyltin chloride, sodium cyanoborohydride, and azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) in dry benzene for 4–5 h to give a cis‐diastereomeric mixture of [6,6]pyranopyran derivatives in 80–85% yield.     

Direct Synthesis of γ-Substituted Phthalides by Cyclization of Benzyl Radicals Generated from o-(Arylmethyl)benzoic Acids*

Direct oxidation of o-(arylmethyl)benzoic acids with sodium peroxysulfate-copper(II) chloride in water yields -substituted phthalides. The reaction is highly regioselective, and the corresponding -butyrolactones are the only products formed through intermediate stable arylmethyl radicals.     

Formation of Pyrrolidin-1-ylcyclopentadienes via Cyclization of Alkyl 2-Dimethoxyacetyl-and 2-Ethoxalyl-4-oxopentanoates

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Carbon–Carbon Bond Formation by Radical Cyclization: Regioselective Synthesis of Spiro Heterocyclic Compounds by n Bu3SnH‐Mediated Reaction

Several spiro heterocyclic compounds have been regioselectively synthesized in excellent yield by ⁿ Bu₃SnH‐AIBN‐mediated radical cyclization of 4‐(2′‐bromoaryloxymethyl)‐1‐methylquinolin‐2(1H)‐ones in refluxing benzene under nitrogen for 4 h.     

Cyclization of α-furylmethyl derivatives of linalool by "activated" DMSO

The cyclization of two stereoisomeric -furylmethyl derivatives of linalool initiated by "activated" DMSO leads to the corresponding substituted limonene in low yield. The stereochemistry of these products was not established.N. D. Zelinskii Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117913 Moscow, B-334. Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 2, pp. 471–473, February, 1992.     

Formation of C(sp2)?Boronate Esters by Borylative Cyclization of Alkynes Using BCl3

BCl₃ is an inexpensive electrophile which induces the borylative cyclization of a wide range of substituted alkynes to regioselectively form polycycles containing synthetically versatile C(sp²) boronate esters. It proceeds rapidly, with good yields and is compatible with a range of functional groups and substitution patterns. Intermolecular 1,2‐carboboration of alkynes is also achieved using BCl₃ to generate trisubstituted vinyl boronate esters.     

Purification of γ-Benzyl and γ-Methyl L-Glutamate N-Carboxyanhydrides by Rephosgenation

Rephosgenation of N-carboxyanhydrides of γ-benzyl and y-methyl L-glutamates, vs multiple recrystallizations, is a very efficient method for obtaining highly purified N-carboxyanhydrides, from which very high MW (0.98-1.5 × 10⁶ Daltons) polymers can be derived.     

Formation of Oligosaccharide from Monosaccharide by Pentacoordinate Oxyphosphorane

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Formation of Stilbene Azo-Dimer by Direct Irradiation of p-Azidostilbene†

Triplet arylnitrenes may provide direct access to aryl azo-dimers, which have broad commercial applicability. Herein, the photolysis of p-azidostilbene ( 1 ) in argon-saturated methanol yielded stilbene azo-dimer ( 2 ) through the dimerization of triplet p-nitrenostilbene (³ 1N ). The formation of ³ 1N was verified by electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy and absorption spectroscopy (λ_max ~ 375 nm) in cryogenic 2-methyltetrahydrofuran matrices. At ambient temperature, laser flash photolysis of 1 in methanol formed ³ 1N (λ_max ~ 370 nm, 2.85 × 10⁷ s⁻¹). On shorter timescales, a transient absorption (λ_max ~ 390 nm) that decayed with a similar rate constant (3.11 × 10⁷ s⁻¹) was assigned to a triplet excited state (T) of 1 . Density functional theory calculations yielded three configurations for T of 1 , with the unpaired electrons on the azido (T_A) or stilbene moiety (T_Tw, twisted and T_Fl, flat). The transient was assigned to T_Tw based on its calculated spectrum. CASPT2 calculations gave a singlet–triplet energy gap of 16.6 kcal mol⁻¹ for 1 N ; thus, intersystem crossing of ¹ 1N to ³ 1N is unlikely at ambient temperature, supporting the formation of ³ 1N from T of 1 . Thus, sustainable synthetic methods for aryl azo-dimers can be developed using the visible-light irradiation of aryl azides to form triplet arylnitrenes.     

Separation of acetone/water mixtures by a modified γ-alumina membrane via a new method

A new surface deposition method was researched to decrease pore size of ceramic membranes. CaCO₃ was chosen to modify the top layer of γ-alumina membranes prepared by sol–gel processes. Separation of gaseous acetone/water mixtures by vapor permeation was carried out to characterize the membranes. Improvement of membrane separation property after modifications and SEM photographs proved that this new method was effective to reduce the membrane pore size.     

Synthesis of Isagarin,a Tetracyclic Naphthoquinone via a Palladium‐Catalyzed Cyclization

Total synthesis of isagarin (2) has been accomplished in five steps with 24.1% overall yield from 2‐bromonaphthoquinone (6). The key step is a palladium‐catalyzed cyclization to form a bicyclic ketal ring.     

Reductive Deoxygenation of Carbonyl to Methylene by LiAlH4／InBr3

The reductive deoxygenation of aldehydes and ketones into the corresponding alkanes is accomplished by LiAlH4 in the presence of Lewis acid InBr3. It provides a convenient method to complete the transformation from carbonyl compounds to alkanes.     

Synthesis of γ-benzopyranone by TfOH-promoted regioselective cyclization of o-alkynoylphenols

Regioselective cyclization of o-alkynoylphenols forming γ-benzopyranones has been demonstrated. Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (TfOH) induced 6-endo cyclization of o-alkynoylphenols without forming 5-exo cyclized benzofuranone derivatives to provide the corresponding γ-benzopyranones in high yields.