Preparative separation of α- and β-santalenes and (Z)-α- and (Z)-β-santalols using silver nitrate-impregnated silica gel medium pressure liquid chromatography and analysis of sandalwood oil

The major sesquiterpene constituents of East-Indian sandalwood oil (Z)-α- and (Z)-β-santalols have shown to be responsible for most of the biological activities and organoleptic properties of sandalwood oil. The work reported here describes the strategic use of medium pressure liquid chromatography (MPLC) for the separation of both α- and β-santalenes and (Z)-α- and (Z)-β-santalols. Silver nitrate impregnated silica gel was used as the stationary phase in MPLC for quantitative separation of α- and β-santalenes and (Z)-α- and (Z)-β-santalols with mobile phases hexane and dichloromethane, respectively. The purities of α-santalene and (Z)-α-santalol obtained were >96%; however, β-santalene and (Z)-β-santalol were obtained with their respective inseparable epi-isomers. Limits of quantification (LoQ) relative to the FID detector were measured for important sesquiterpene alcohols of heartwood oil of S. album using serial dilutions of the standard stock solutions and demonstrated that the quality of the commercial sandalwood oil can be assessed for the content of individual sesquiterpene alcohols regulated by Australian Standard (AS2112-2003), International Organization for Standardization ISO 3518:2002 (E) and European Union (E. U.).     

Palladium-catalyzed stereoconvergent formylation of (E/Z)-β-bromo-β-fluorostyrenes: straightforward access to (Z)-α-fluorocinnamic aldehydes and (Z)-β-fluorocinnamic alcohols

We report here the stereoconvergent formylation of (E/Z)-β-bromo-β-fluorostyrene mixtures with carbon monoxide and sodium formate catalyzed by palladium. Optimization of reaction conditions leads to the corresponding pure (Z)-α-fluorocinnamaldehydes in good yields. The reaction was extended to styrenes bearing electro-attracting or electro-donating groups. The obtained α-fluoroaldehydes were smoothly reduced to the corresponding (Z)-β-fluorocinnamic alcohol by NaBH(4). The reaction could be performed on functionalized substrates as demonstrated by the access to the glucoside of β-fluoroconiferyl alcohol, (Z)-β-fluoroconiferin, a strong inhibitor of lignin polymerization.     

Vibrational analysis of the S—trans conformation of (E,E), (Z,E) and (Z,Z)-2,4-hexadienes in the gaseous and solid states

The infrared (IR) spectra of liquid, gaseous and solid states as well as the liquid and solid phases Raman ones of the pure (Z,Z)-2, 4-hexadiene are recorded for the first time between 3100–50 cm⁻¹. Furthermore, the IR spectra of the gaseous and solid states and the solid Raman ones have been obtained (3100-50 cm⁻¹) for the (E,E) and (Z,E) isomers. A comparison between the present and our previous results for the liquid phase have enabled us to complete and confirm our previous assignment and to conclude that the planar s-trans conformation is prevailing in the three physical states under conditions used in this work.     

A Convenient and Stereospecific Synthesis of (Z)-Benzylidenephthalides

Several 3-benzylidenephthalides have been isolated from natural sources1-2. Some of them are known to possess useful biological activity1 and are also valuable intermediates3 for the synthesis of naturally occurring biologically active compound. Most of the natural 3-benzylidenephthalides exist in the (Z)-configuration. Synthe-tic methods for construction of a 3-benzylidene-phthalide skeleton have been developed4. Some of these methods for synthesizing highly oxygen-functionalized compound…     

Crystal structure and properties of (Z)-N′-((E)-2-(hydroxyimino)-1-phenylethylidene) isonicotinohydrazide

Compound I contains in its molecule pyridyl, monoxime and hydrazone functions. A non-merohedral twin crystal of the compound with two reciprocal lattices differently oriented and giving rise to double diffraction spot sets with the 0.5:0.5 ratio of the twin components was studied. The hydrazone and oxime units are approximately planar. The dihedral angles between this plane and the planes of the pyridine and phenyl rings are 30.79(19)° and 18.43(13)°, respectively. Both the oxime and hydrazone units in I have an E configuration. The molecules of I are linked via C-H⋯O and O-H⋯N hydrogen bonds forming a 3D framework. The compound was also characterized by IR, ¹H NMR and elemental analyses.     

Crystal and molecular structures of (3Z)-(±)-4-(2′-hydroxypropyl)amino-and (3Z)-4-(2′-hydroxyethyl)amino-pent-3-en-2-ones

An X-ray study of (3Z)-(±)-4-(2′-hydroxypropyl)amino-and (3Z)-4-(2′-hydroxyethyl)amino-pent-3-en-2-ones is reported. The bond lengths inside the H ring are equalized due to the classical N-H...O hydrogen bond between the carbonyl oxygen and the amino group. In the 4-(2′-hydroxyethyl)amino-pent-3-en-2-one crystal, due to the classical N-H...O bonds, infinite zigzag chains are formed along the 0b axis and arranged into a layered structure due to the weak C-H...O interactions. In (±)-4-(2′-hydroxypropyl)aminopent-3-en-2-one crystal, however, centrosymmetric dimers are formed, which are then linked by weak C-H...O intermolecular interactions to form a layered structure along the a0b plane.     

Synthesis,halogenation and structural characterization of (Z)-1-[2-(triphenylstannyl)vinyl]-l-cyclododecanol

Synthesis and characterization of (Z)-1-[2-(triphenylstannyl)vinylj-l-cyclododecanol,c-(CH2)11C(OH)CH=CHSnPh3,are reported,together with its halogenation by I2,Br2 and IC1 to yield derivatives of the types c-(CH2)11C(OH)CH=CHSnPh3_nXn (n=1,2; X=I,Br,Cl,respectively).The molecular structures of two compounds have been determined by X-ray diffraction analysis.The tin atom exhibits a distorted tetrahedral geometry in the crystal of (Z)-1-[2-(triphenylstannyl)vinyl]-1-cyclododecanol,but a trigonal bipyramidal geometry in the monoiodo-derivative (Z)-1-[2-(diphenyliodo-stannyl)vinyl]-l-cyclododecanol and other derivatives,in which significant intramolecular coordinative interaction HO→Sn is observed.And the formation of a five-membered tin containing ring is significant for their antitumour activities.     

Stereoselective Synthesis of (Z)-β-Aryltellurocinnamic Esters

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Modulating the stereochemical outcome of the Ireland–Claisen reaction of (E)- and (Z)-allylic glycolates

The diastereoselectivity of Ireland–Claisen rearrangements of allylic glycolates is dependent on the E:Z ratio of the silyl ketene acetals, the alkene geometry in the allyl unit, and the transition state topography. High yields and excellent diastereoselectivities (>95:5) have been achieved for selected substrates, including those with R₂ = ethyl that results in a newly formed quaternary center. A discussion of the scope, selectivities, and transition state models will be presented.     

Stereoselective and Convenient Synthesis of Diethyl (E)-α-Triphenylstannyl or (Z)-α-Tributylstannyl α-Alkenylphosphonates

Diethyl (E)-α-triphenylstannyl or (Z)-α-tri-n-butylstannyl α-alkenylphosphonates are conveniently and stereoselectively prepared using a “tin-Peterson-like” reaction. Protonolysis of the carbon-tin bond of α-tributylstannyl derivatives proved to be easy and stereospecific.     

Termite Trail Attractants: New Syntheses of Racemic (E)-α-, (Z)-α- and β-Bisabolenes

Racemic (E)-α-bisabolene (E)(1) was synthetized starting from 4-methyl-3-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid (3) by a reaction sequence involving the Pd(0)-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction between the (E)-2-methyl-1-alkenyltrimethylstannane 8 and 3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl acetate (9). Three different procedures, in which a common precursor was used as key intermediate, were tested for the synthesis of racemic (Z)-α-bisabolene (Z)(1). The best one, which involved the reaction between bromide 18 and lithium dialkenylcuprate 19, afforded a mixture of (Z)- and (E)-1 in a 93 : 7 molar ratio, respectively. Finally, racemic β-bisabolene (2) was synthetized by a simple reaction sequence involving the Zr-promoted methylenation of ketone 22 prepared from 3.     

Chemistry and Application of Phosphonium and Arsonium Ylide(ⅩⅧ)——Stereoselective Syntheses of (Z)-3-Perfluoroalkyl--4-(3-Carboethoxy-2-f uranyl )-3-Butenoates

The stereoselective syntheses of (Z)-methyl 3-perfluoroalkyl-4-(3-carboethoxy-2-furanyl)-3-butenoates 5a-c were investigated. The reaction of (3-carboethoxy-2-fu-ranyl)-methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide 1 with methyl 2-perfluoroalkynoates 2a-c in the presence of K2CO3 at room temperature gives two adducts, (E)-methyl 3-per-fluoroalkyl-4-( 3-carboethoxy-2-furanyl )-2-triphenylphosphoranylidene-3-butenoates 3a-c and (E)-methyl 3-perfluoroalkyl-4-(3-carboethoxy-2-furanyl)-4-triphenylphos-phoranylidene-2-butenoates 4a-c. (Z)-Methyl 3-perfluoroalkyl-4-(3-carboethoxy-2-furanyl)-3-butenoates 5a-c can be synthesized stereoselectively with high yields when an aqueous DMF solution of 3c, 4c or a mixture of 3a-b and 4a-b was heated at 140℃ for 8 h.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Biological Activity of (Z)-1-[2-(Triphenylstannyl]Cyclopentanol and Their Phenylhalostannyl Derivativies

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Synthesis of Gibbilimbols A ～ D and Their ( Z )-Isomers

Gibbilimbols (1) were isolated from the leaves of Piper gibbilimbum in Papua New Guinea, which showed cyto toxicity toward KB nasopharyngal cancer cells (EDs0 2～ 8 μg/mL) and antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Bacillus cereus (MIC 2 ～4 μg/mL). [1] Only two methods were reported for the synthesis of them,one is a coupling of phenolic part with alkyne, followed by reduction of triple bond by Mori. [2]     

Synthesis and NMR Characterization of (Z,Z,Z,Z,E,E,ω)-Heptaprenol

We describe a practical, multigram synthesis of (2Z,6Z,10Z,14Z,18E,22E)-3,7,11,15,19,23,27-heptamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26-octacosaheptaen-1-ol [(Z(4),E(2),ω)-heptaprenol, 4] using the nerol-derived sulfone 8 as the key intermediate. Sulfone 8 is prepared by the literature route and is converted in five additional steps (18% yield from 8) to (Z(4),E(2),ω)-heptaprenol 4. The use of Eu(hfc)(3) as an NMR shift reagent not only enabled confirmation of the structure and stereochemistry of 4, but further enabled the structural assignment to a major side product from a failed synthetic connection. The availability by this synthesis of (Z(4),E(2),ω)-heptaprenol 4 in gram quantities will enable preparative access to key reagents for the study of the biosynthesis of the bacterial cell envelope.     

(E)- and (Z)-β-borylallylsilanes by alkyne silaboration followed by regio- and stereoselective double-bond migration

Double take: β-Borylallylsilanes have been synthesized by the regioselective silaboration of terminal alkynes followed by palladium-catalyzed double-bond migration of the resulting β-borylalkenylsilanes. The stereoselectivity of the double-bond migration can be controlled by additives, thus leading to the stereocomplementary synthesis of (E)- and (Z)-β-borylallylsilanes.     

An efficient synthesis of (Z)-α-fluorochalcones via the palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of (Z)-α-fluorocinnamoyl chloride with boronic acids

An efficient synthesis of α-fluorochalcones (1,3-diphenyl-2-fluoroprop-2-en-1-one) based on the Suzuki–Miyaura palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of arylboronic acids with α-fluorocinnamoyl chlorides in the presence of Cs₂CO₃ in toluene is described. This approach allows the synthesis of fluorinated analogues of functionalized natural chalcones.     

Stereoselective Synthesis of(Z)-α-Alkylidene-γ-Butyrolactones via Pd-Catalyzed CO Insertion and Cyclization

Four new (Z)-2-phenoxymethylene-α-pentanolide derivatives and four (Z)-2-phenoxymethyl-2-penten-γ-lactone derivatives were prepared via Pd-catalyzed carbon monoxide insertion and intramolecular cyclization. All compounds were characterized by IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, MS spectra and elemental analysis. The plausible mechanism of the reaction was discussed.