Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of a library of 1-(2-thiazolyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazole-4-carboxamides

A library of 422 1-(2-thiazolyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazole-4-carboxamides was prepared in five steps using solution-phase chemistry. The first step in the synthesis was the reaction of ethyl 2-ethoxymethylene-3-oxo-4,4,4-trifluorobutanoate with thiosemicarbazide, which is reported in the literature to afford a 1:1 mixture of ethyl 1-thiocarbamoyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazole-4-carboxylate and ethyl 1-thiocarbamoyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazole-4-carboxylate. We reassigned the structure of the product to be a single compound, ethyl 5-hydroxy-1-thiocarbamoyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate. This common intermediate was diversified by reaction with 17 alpha-bromoketones affording, in two steps, 17 1-(2-thiazolyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazole-4-carboxylic acids. Scavenger resins were used to facilitate formation and purification of up to 27 amides from each of these acids in the last step. In addition, the Curtius reaction was applied to 12 of the acids followed by quenching with alcohols to afford a 108-member carbamate library. Certain compounds in the two libraries were toxic to C. elegans.     

Annulation via Ring Opening/Cyclization of Donor-Acceptor Cyclobutanes with 2-Naphthols: Access to Highly Functionalized Naphthalene-Fused Oxepines

A mild and straightforward access to various substituted naphthalene-fused oxepines from readily available Donor-Acceptor (D-A) cyclobutanes is reported. This method involves the Lewis acid-catalyzed reactions of D-A cyclobutanes with 2-naphthols to afford ring-opened products, which can undergo intramolecular cyclization mediated by the NBS-base system to yield corresponding naphthalene-fused oxepines. The cyclization protocol involves a nucleophilic attack of the oxygen of 2-naphthol on the newly formed electrophilic acceptor end of D-A cyclobutane.     

Design of diverse and focused combinatorial libraries using an alternating algorithm

There is considerable research in chemistry to develop reaction conditions so that any of a very large number of reactants will successfully form new compounds, e.g. for two components, A(i) + B(j) --> A-B(ij). The numbers of A's and B's usually make it impossible to make all the possible products; with multicomponent reactions, there could easily be millions to billions of possible products. There is a need to identify subsets of reagents so that the resulting products have desirable predicted properties. Our idea is to select reactants sequentially and iteratively to optimize the evolving candidate library. The new Alternating Algorithm, AA, can be used for diversity, a space-filling design, or for a focused design, using either a near neighborhood or structure-activity relationship, SAR. A diversity design seeks to select compounds different from one another; a focused design seeks to find compounds similar to an active compound or compounds that follow a structure activity relationship. The benefit of the method is rapid computation of diversity or focused combinatorial chemical libraries.     

A new method for preparing （2Z, 4Z, 6Z）-diethyl-4,5- oxepinedicarboxylates and some 1H-azepine analogues

A new method for preparing (2Z, 4Z, 6Z)-4,5-diethyloxepinodicarboxylate by one-step is described. The synthesis of several oxepines and azepines derivatives was carried out by the reaction of substituted furans or pyrroles with diethyl acetylenedicarbox-ylate in boiling toluene. The effect factors for this reaction were discussed and reaction condition was optimized.     

Direct Synthesis of Protoberberine Alkaloids by Rh‐Catalyzed C−H Bond Activation as the Key Step

A one‐pot reaction of substituted benzaldehydes with alkyne–amines by a Rh‐catalyzed C?H activation and annulation to afford various natural and unnatural protoberberine alkaloids is reported. This reaction provides a convenient route for the generation of a compound library of protoberberine salts, which recently have attracted great attention because of their diverse biological activities. In addition, pyridinium salt derivatives can also be formed in good yields from α,β‐unsaturated aldehydes and amino–alkynes. This reaction proceeds with excellent regioselectivity and good functional group compatibility under mild reaction conditions by using O₂ as the oxidant.     

Synthesis of N-alkyl-octahydroisoquinolin-1-one-8-carboxamide libraries using a tandem Diels-Alder/acylation sequence

A synthetic sequence was developed in which a diene containing an attached secondary amine was reacted with maleic anhydride to afford the title structures in one step. The reaction involves a Diels-Alder reaction combined with a transacylation reaction of the imide group. A series of six scaffolds was constructed using this methodology. Each scaffold was subsequently reacted with 12 amines to afford a library containing 72 compounds.     

Synthesis of the new ring system,Pyrazolo[3,4-d][1,3]diazepine. A novel route for the synthesis of azolo[1,3]diazepines

A reduction of the nitrile group of 5-amino-4-cyano-1-methylpyrazole ( 3 ) has provided the very versatile compound 5-amino-1-methylpyrazole-4-carboxaldehyde ( 4 ). The amino group of 4 was protected using di-methylformamide dimethylacetal and the aldehyde group was then reacted with trimethylsilyl cyanide to afford the moisture sensitive compound 5-[[(dimethylamino)methylene]amino]-4-[cyano(trimethylsiloxy)-methyl]-1-methylpyrazole ( 10 ). The cyano group of the cyanohydrin 10 was reduced using a cobalt boride catalyst to afford an intermediate aminomethyl group which was involved in an in situ annulation. This reaction provided 1-methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrazolo[3,4-d][1,3]diazepin-4-ol, a derivative of the new ring system, pyrazolo[3,4-d][1,3]diazepine.     

Photochemical and thermal reactions of a kinetically stabilized 9-silaanthracene: the first spectroscopic observation of a 9,10-Dewar-9-silaanthracene isomer

A kinetically stabilized 9-silaanthracene (1) underwent unique photochemical and thermal reactions to afford 9,10-Dewar-9-silaanthracene 2a and the head-to-tail [4 + 4] dimer 3, respectively. The structure of 2a was confirmed by 1H, 13C, and 29Si NMR spectra, and the kinetic parameters for the thermal reversion of 2a to 1 were obtained by the measurement of UV/vis spectra. The dimer 3 was thermally stable, and the molecular structure of 3 was determined by X-ray crystallographic analysis. It was experimentally demonstrated for the first time that 9-silaanthracene, as well as anthracene, can afford either the Dewar isomer or [4 + 4] dimer, depending on the reaction conditions.     

Selection of enantioselective acyl transfer catalysts from a pooled peptide library through a fluorescence-based activity assay: an approach to kinetic resolution of secondary alcohols of broad structural scope.

An assay employing a fluorescently labeled split and pool peptide library has been applied to the discovery of a new class of octapeptide catalysts for the kinetic resolution of secondary alcohols. A highly diverse library of peptide-based catalysts was synthesized on solid-phase synthesis beads such that each individual bead was co-functionalized with (i) a uniform loading of a pH-sensitive fluorophore and (ii) a unique peptide-based catalyst. The library was then screened for activity in acylation reactions employing (+/-)-sec-phenylethanol as the substrate and acetic anhydride as the acylation agent. From the most active catalysts, a lead peptide (4) was identified that provides a selectivity-factor (k(rel)) of 8.2 upon resynthesis and evaluation under homogeneous conditions. A "directed" second-generation split and pool peptide library was synthesized such that the new peptide sequences in the library were biased toward the lead structure. Random samples of the second generation library were screened in single bead assays that revealed several new peptide-based catalysts that afford improved selectivities in kinetic resolutions. Peptide catalyst 13 proves effective for the kinetic resolution of sec-phenylethanol (k(rel) = 20), as well as eight other secondary alcohols of a broad substrate scope (k(rel) = 4 to >50).     

TiO2 as a new and reusable catalyst for one-pot three-component syntheses of α-aminophosphonates in solvent-free conditions

Commercially available titania (TiO₂) is reported as an extremely efficient catalyst for the synthesis of α-aminophosphonates. A three-component reaction of an amine, an aldehyde or a ketone and a dialkyl phosphite (Kabachnik–Fields reaction) took place in one-pot, under solvent-free conditions to afford the corresponding α-aminophosphonates in high yields and short times. The TiO₂ catalyzed α-aminophosphonate synthesis in the present study perhaps represents a true three-component reaction as no intermediate formation of either an imine or α-hydroxyphosphonate was observed that indicated the simultaneous involvement of the carbonyl compound, the amine and the phosphite in the transition state. Furthermore, the catalyst can be reused for several times without any significant loss of catalytic activity.     

Facile activation of dihydrogen by an unsaturated heavier main group compound

The germanium alkyne analogue Ar'GeGeAr' (1, Ar' = C6H3-2,6(C6H3-2,6-Pri2)2) reacts with 1, 2, or 3 equiv of dihydrogen at room temperature, and at 1 atm pressure, to afford a mixture of the products Ar'HGeGeHAr' (2), Ar'H2GeGeH2Ar' (3), or Ar'GeH3 (4). The relative amounts of each product are governed by the number of equivalents of hydrogen used. A mechanism for the initial step in the reaction is proposed. The appearance of 4 among the reaction products was accounted for in terms of either its dissociation to monomers or isomerization to the bridged Ar'Ge(mu-H)2GeAr'. The reactions were monitored by 1H NMR spectroscopy. The products 2, 3, and 4 were characterized by X-ray crystallography, and 4 was synthesized independently by the reduction of Ar'Ge(OMe)3. These reactions represent the first direct addition of hydrogen to a closed shell unsaturated main group compound under ambient conditions.     

An extremely efficient three-component reaction of aldehydes/ketones, amines, and phosphites (Kabachnik-Fields reaction) for the synthesis of alpha-aminophosphonates catalyzed by magnesium perchlorate

Commercially available magnesium perchlorate is reported as an extremely efficient catalyst for the synthesis of alpha-aminophosphonates. A three-component reaction (3-CR) of an amine, an aldehyde or a ketone, and a di-/trialkyl phosphite (Kabachnik-Fields reaction) took place in one pot under solvent-free conditions to afford the corresponding alpha-aminophosphonates in high yields and short times. The use of solvent retards the rate of the reaction and requires a much longer reaction time than that for neat conditions. The reactions involving an aldehyde, an aromatic amine without any electron-withdrawing substituent, and a phosphite are carried out at rt. The reactions involving cyclic ketones, aromatic amines with an electron-withdrawing substituent, and aryl alkyl ketone (e.g., acetophenone) require longer reaction times at rt or heating. Magnesium perchlorate was found to be superior to other metal perchlorates and metal triflates during the reaction of 4-methoxybenzaldehyde, 2,4-dinitroaniline, and dimethyl phosphite. The catalytic activity of various magnesium compounds was influenced by the counteranion, and magnesium perchlorate was found to be the most effective. The reaction was found to be general with di-/trialkyl phosphites and diaryl phosphite. The Mg(ClO4)2-catalyzed alpha-aminophosphonate synthesis in the present study perhaps represents a true three-component reaction as no intermediate formation of either an imine or alpha-hydroxy phosphonate was observed that indicated the simultaneous involvement of the carbonyl compound, the amine, and the phosphite in the transition state.     

Catalytic asymmetric phase-transfer reactions using tartrate-derived asymmetric two-center organocatalysts

A new highly versatile asymmetric two-center catalyst, tartrate-derived diammonium salt (TaDiAS), was designed and a catalyst library containing more than 70 new two-center catalysts was constructed. A variety of (S,S)- and (R,R)-TaDiAS were easily synthesized from diethyl l- and d-tartrate, respectively, using common and inexpensive reagents under operationally simple reaction conditions. TaDiAS was used in phase-transfer alkylations and Michael additions to afford various optically active α-amino acid equivalents in up to 93% yield. Moreover, dramatic counter anion effects were observed in phase-transfer catalysis (PTC) for the first time, making it possible to further improve reactivity and selectivity. These findings validate the usefulness of three-dimensional fine-tuning of the catalyst (acetal, Ar, and counter anion) for optimization. Recovery and reuse of the catalyst was also possible using simple procedures. The present asymmetric PTC was successfully applied to enantioselective syntheses of serine protease inhibitor aeruginosin 298-A and its analogues.     

Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions of aryl tellurides with potassium aryltrifluoroborate salts

[reaction: see text] Palladium(0)-catalyzed cross-coupling between potassium aryltrifluoroborate salts and aryl tellurides proceeds readily to afford the desired biaryls in good to excellent yield. The reaction seems to be unaffected by the presence of electron-withdrawing or electron-donating substituents in both the potassium aryltrifluoroborate salts and aryl tellurides partners. Biaryls containing a variety of functional groups can be prepared. A chemoselectivity study was also carried out using aryl tellurides bearing halogen atoms in the same compound. In addition, this new version of the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction was monitored by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry where some reaction intermediates were detected and analyzed.     

N-Capping of primary amines with 2-acyl-benzaldehydes to give isoindolinones

A unique reactivity pattern, first observed in the conversion of the marine natural product pestalone into pestalachloride A, was investigated. It was shown that 2-formyl-arylketones smoothly react with ammonia and primary amines, respectively, under mild conditions to afford 3-substituted isoindolinones in high yield. The reaction represents a new option for the derivatization (N-capping) of primary amines. As the substrates are readily accessible the methodology opens a short and modular access to pharmaceutically relevant substituted isoindolinones.     

Synthesis and Thermal Crosslinking Behavior of Poly（aryl ether ketone）s Containing 1,4-Naphthalene Moieties

A new monomer, 1,4-bis(4-fluorobenzoyl) naphthalene (compound 2) was synthesized via a two-step reaction. 1,4-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid chloride (compound 1) was prepared by using the acyl chlorization reaction of 1,4-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid with thionyl chloride. The Friedel-Crafts acylation of compound 1 with fluorobenzene afforded compound 2 in a 80% yield. The polycondensation of compound 2 with various bisphenols in tetramethylene sulfone(TMS) in the presence of excess potassium carbonate as a condensation reagent was carried out at 210℃ to quantitatively afford the corresponding poly(aryl ether ketone)s (compounds 3-8) containing 1,4-naphthalene moieties. Thermal analyses showed that the polymers have Tg values ranging from 496 to 500 K and are thermally stable in air with initial mass loss above 500℃. These novel polymers exhibited an excellent solubility in organic solvents including NMP, DMAc, and chloroform, etc. In addition, the glass transition temperatures of these polymers increased and the polymers became insoluble in chloroform after treated at 260℃, indicating the occurrence of a thermal crosslinking reaction.     

(Tosylimino)phenyl-λ3-iodane as a reagent for the synthesis of methyl carbamates via Hofmann rearrangement of aromatic and aliphatic carboxamides

A new, mild procedure for the Hofmann rearrangement of aromatic and aliphatic carboxamides using (tosylimino)phenyl-λ(3)-iodane, PhINTs, as a reagent is reported. Because of the mild reaction conditions, this method is particularly useful for the Hofmann rearrangement of substituted benzamides, which usually afford complex reaction mixtures with other hypervalent iodine oxidants. The mild reaction conditions and high selectivity in the reaction of carboxamides with PhINTs allow the isolation of the initially formed labile isocyanates or their subsequent conversion to stable carbamates by treatment with alcohols.     

Sequential cyclization-elimination route to carbohydrate-based oxepines

A five-step preparation of carbohydrate-based oxepines from hept-1-enitols is presented. The hept-1-enitols were subjected to silyl protection and hydroboration/oxidation to give the protected heptan-1-itols. Swern oxidation of the homologated alcohols followed by sequential acetal formation/cyclization provided methyl 2-deoxyseptanosides that underwent elimination reactions to give the carbohydrate-based oxepines. The new sequence is an alternative to the ring-closing metathesis for the synthesis of carbohydrate-based oxepines from protected pyranose sugars. The product oxepines can serve as glycosyl donors in the synthesis of novel septanose carbohydrates. In addition, C-methylenealdehydo arabinofuranoside 16 was formed from 2-deoxyseptanoside 10 as the only product during protic acid mediated elimination reactions. This novel ring contraction complements other reported preparations of C-methylenaldehydo furanosides and underscores the acid-mediated reactivity introduced by competing eliminations between the C-1/C-2 and C-2/C-3 bonds.     

Synthesis of polycyclic spiro-fused indolines via IBX-mediated cascade cyclization

We report a 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX)-mediated intarmolecular oxidative spiro-fused tandem cyclization reaction of tryptophan analogs bearing an N-arylamides side-chain to rapidly afford polycyclic spiroindolines featuring multiple stereocenters including a quaternary stereocenters under mild reaction conditions. Among them, a novelty azaphosphol idine-containing spiroindoline compound is synthesized for the first time. It may open the door to azaphos pholidine-containing spiroindoline compound of potential interest in synthetic and medicinal chemistry. A plausible mechanism is proposed.     

盐酸决奈达隆合成新工艺

设计了一条全新的盐酸决奈达隆(1)的合成路线, 该路线以价廉易得的对氨基苯酚(2)为起始原料, 经N-甲磺酰化、 氧化得到对甲磺酰亚氨基苯醌(4)后, 再与3-氧代庚酸甲酯缩合、 环化制得关键中间体2-丁基-5-甲磺酰胺基苯并呋喃-3-甲酸甲酯(6), 然后经水解、 酰氯化, 继而与1-苯氧基-3-二正丁胺基丙烷盐酸盐进行傅-克酰基化反应, 成盐后即得化合物1, 总收率达33%.