Microbial transformation of diosgenin by Syncephalastrum racemosum (Cohn) Schroeter

<正>Microbial transformation of diosgenin(1) by Syncephalastrum racemosum yielded five new polar metabolites,which wereidentified as(25R)-spirost-5-en-3β,7α,9α-triol-12-one(2),(25R)-spirost-5-en-3β,9α,12α-triol-7-one(3),(25R)-spirost-5-en-3β,9α-diol-7,12-dione(4),(25R)-spirost-4-en-9α,12β,14α-triol-3-one(5),and(25S)-spirost-4-en-9α,14α,25β-triol-3-one(6).Compounds 1-6 exhibited moderate cytotoxicity against K562 cells and among them compounds 2,3,and 6 were more potentthan the parent compound 1.     

Isolation and Identification of New Impurities in Nomegestrol Acetate

Three new and five known steroidal compounds as impurities in nomegestrol acetate(I) were isolated from the enriched mother liquor via various chromatographic methods. Their structures were elucidated by spectrometric analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. New compounds were characterized as 17α-hydroxyl-3-oxoes-trane-5β,17-dicarbonitrile(1), 4-ethyl-17α-hydroxyl-3-oxoestr-4-en-17-carbonitrile(2), 4-ethylestr-4-en-3,17-dione(3). The 13C NMR data of known estrane derivatives(4―7) were also r...     

Michael-Addition Reaction of Malononitrile with α,β-Unsaturated Cycloketones Catalyzed by KF／Al2O3

A series of KF/Al2O3 catalyzed Michael-addition reactions between malononitrile and α,β-unsaturated cycloketones in DMF solution were studied. At room temperature, 2-cyano-3-aryl-3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-one-2-yl) propionitrile derivatives were synthesized by the reaction between 2-arylmethylidene-1,2,3,4-tetra-hydronaphthalen-1-one and malononitrile. However, if the temperature was increased to 80℃, 2-amino-3-cyano-4-aryl-4H-benzo[h]chromene derivatives were obtained in high yields. When the α,β-unsaturated ketones were replaced by 2,6-biarylmethylidenecyclohexanone or 2,5-biarylmethylidenecyclopentanone, another series of 2-amino-3-cyano-4H-pyran derivatives was isolated successfully. The structures of the products were confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

胆甾-4α-甲基-8-烯-3β，7α-二醇二乙酸酯的结构与性质研究

Lophenol, cholest-4α-methyl-7-en-3β-ol (1), obtained from Dracaena cochinchinensis (Lour.) S. C. Chen, was structurally modified. It was acetylated to protect 3β-hydroxyl group, and then oxidised by selenium dioxide in acetic acid to give cholest-4a-methyl-8-en-3β, Ta-diol diacetate (3). This compound 3 is unstable in chloroform solution or when heated and easily converted to a diene compound, cholest-4a-methyl-7,14-dien-3β-ol acetate (4). The structures of 3 and 4 were elucidated by means of IR, ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR and MS, and the absolute configuration of 3 was established by X-ray crystallography. The property of 3 was also discussed in this paper. Both 3 and 4 are new compounds and were reported for the first time.     

Two new steroidal alkaloids from Veratrum nigrum var. ussuriense

<正>Two new steroidal alkaloids,veraussines A(1) and B(2) were isolated from the roots and rhizomes of Veratrum nigrum var.ussuriense.Their structures were determined as N-(ethoxycarbonyl)- 1α,2β,3α,15α-tetrahydroxy-5β-jervanin- 12-en- 11-one(1) andN-(methoxycarbonyl)- 1α,2β,3α,15α-tetrahydroxy-5β-jervanin- 12-en- 11 -one(2) by spectroscopic analysis.     

Iodine catalyzed synthesis of the chromene derivatives in one-pot

Iodine catalyzed one-pot reactions of salicylaldehyde and dimolecular 1 H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione,barbituric acids,4-hydroxycoumarin, or 4-hydroxy-6-methylpyran-2-one were performed and provided a rapid,convenient and general approach to synthesize the chromene derivatives.2-(11-Oxo-10,11-dihydroindeno[l,2-b]chromen-10-yl)-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-diones P1-P4 and 10-(4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-oxo-2H-pyran-3-yl)-3-methylpyrano[4,3-6]chromen-1(10H)-ones P8-P9 were unprecedentedly prepared and structurally identified by NMR and Mass.The confirmation of structure by single crystal X-ray crystallography is reported for P3.     

Synthesis and characterization of optically active poly(amide-imide)s based on [N,N′-(4,4′-carbonyldiphtaloyl)-bis-lamino diacid]s and 1,5-bis(4-aminophenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one

Six dicarboxylic acids 3a-3f were synthesized by the reaction of 3,3’,4,4’-benzophenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride 1 with L-aminoacids 2a-2f in a solution of glacial acetic acid/pyridine(Py) at refluxing temperature.Then six new poly(amide-imide)s PAIs were synthesized from the direct polycondensation reaction of[N,N’-(4,4’- carbonyldiphtaloyl)-bis-L-amino diacid]s with 1,5-bis(4-aminophenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one(APPD).The polymerization reactions produced a series of new optically active PAIs with high yield and good inherent viscosity.Also these PAIs are optically active and soluble in various organic solvents.These resulting new polymers can be used in column chromatography for the separation of enantiomeric mixtures.The resulted polymers were fully characterized by means of FTIR and ~1H-NMR spectroscopy,elemental analyses,inherent viscosity measurements,solubility tests and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA).     

A new synthesis of A-nor-△~(3(5),9(10)) estradiene-2,17-dione

A-nor-Δ3(5),9(10)-estradiene-2,17-dione 1,a potential precursor for synthesis of some new steroidalcontraceptives,was synthesized from 3β-hydroxy-5α-chloro-6β,19-epoxy-androstane-17-one 6 as the sterting mater al,which is the key intermediate of steroidal contraceptive of norethindrone,in an overall yield of 25% in 5 steps through the sequence of 5 reactions:(i) oxidative dccyclization,(ii) decarhoxylative cyclization,(iii) reductive decy clization,(iv) dehydroxy methylation,(v) deacetoxylation     

A promising green method in cyclization reaction.Oxidation of 3-methylcatechol in the presence of 1,10-phenanthroline

Electrochemical oxidation of 3-methylcatechol as a model compound has been studied in the presence of 1,10-phenanthroline as a bi-dentate nucleophile in water/acetonitrile(70/30,v/v) solution using cyclic voltammetry and controlled-potential coulometry. The results revealed that anodically generated 3-methylcyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-dione participates in inter and intramolecular Michael addition reactions with 1,10-phenanthroline and via an ECEC pathway converts to the corresponding heterocyclic compound.The present work has led to the development of a facile and one-pot method with high atom economy under ambient conditions and in an undivided cell using a carbon electrode.     

Au(Ⅰ)-Catalyzed Annulation of Benzofurazan N-oxides with Ynamides: From Predicting the Chemo-Selectivity to the Synthesis of 7-Nitroindole Derivatives

Summaryof main observation and conclusion It could be proposed that gold(I)-catalyzed reactions of ynamides with benzofurazan N-oxidesmightproceed through eitherO-attack or N-attack to affordα-oxo orα-imino Au(I)-carbenoidintermediates.Computational studies were performed to predict that benzofurazan N-oxides are ready to undergo the chemoselective N-attack tothe Au(I)-activatedynamides to generate theα-imino Au(I)-carbenoid intermediate.Experimental studies were carried out to confirm the computational results and the 7-nitroindole derivatives were synthesized in a concise and efficient manner.The unfavored O-attack for benzofurazan N-oxides,which is in contrast to nitrones and pyridine/quinoline N-oxides,in the Au(I)-catalyzed reactions with ynamides is rationalized.     

1,3-Dicarbonyl compounds as phosphine-free ligands for Pd-catalyzed Heck and Suzuki reactions

Some 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds (such as pentane-2,4-dione and 3-oxo-N-phenylbutanamide) were found to constitute highly efficient, yet low-priced and phosphine-free ligands for the Pd-catalyzed Heck and Suzuki reactions of aryl bromides and iodides with very high turnover numbers (ca. 103-104).     

Photoisomerization of norbornadiene group in a rigid bichromophoric compound initiated by remote keto chromophore: long-distance through-bond triplet energy transfer

A diad compound 3β(bicyclo[2,2,1]hepta-2,5-diene-2-methylcarboxylate-3-carboxy)-an-drost-5-en-17-one (NBD-S-ONE) was synthesized and its photochemistry was examined. Irradiation of NBD-S-ONE in acetonitrile at λ > 300 nm selectively excited the keto chromophore. After intersystem crossing, the triplet energy of the keto group was transferred to the NBD group with 18.6% efficiency via a through-bond mechanism, resulting in the isomerization of the latter group to the quadricyclane group.     

One Pot,Multi-component Synthesis of 3-[（4-Aryl-thiazol-2-yl）-hydrazono]-1,3-dihydro-indole-2-one

A series of 3-[（4-phenyl-thiazol-2-yl）-hydrazono]-1,3-dihydro-indole-2-one（4a-4g） and 3-{[4-（2-oxo2H-chromen-3-yl）-thiazol-2-yl]-hydrazono}-1,3-dihydro-indol-2-one（6a-6d） has been prepared in a one-step procedure from condensation reaction of isatin（1）,thiosemicarbazide（2） and bromoacetophenones（3）/or 3-（2-bromoacetyl）coumarins（4）.The method provides a simple and efficient route to prepare the compounds in good yields and in a short experimental time as compared to its stepwise procedure.     

Facile synthesis of [1,2,4]triazino[4,3-b][1,2,4,5]tetrazepin derivatives by a one-pot reactions using 4-amino-3-hydrazinyl-6-methyl-1,2,4-triazin-5 (4H)-one

<正>4-Amino-3-mercapto-6-methyl-l,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one 1 converted to 4-amino-6-methy-3-(methylthio)-1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one by methylation with methyl iodide.Controlled hydrazination of the resulting compound afforded 4-amino-3-hydrazinyl-6- methyl-l,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one 2 as a building block,to the synthesis of some novel derivatives of[1,2,4]triazino- [4,3,b][1,2,4,5]tetrazepine 3-6,by the reaction with 3-chloropentane-2,4-dione,chloro acetonitrile,1,3-dichloroacetone,and methyl bromoacetate.This general synthetic procedure can be extended to the preparation of wide variety of tetrazepines using 1,2- bielectrophiles derivatives.     

NEW EREMOPHILANOLIDES FROM LIGULARIA VEITCHIANA

The structures of three new eremophilanolides isolated from the roots of LigulariaVeitchiana were shown,by the spectral and chemical evidences,to be 1β,10β-epoxy-6β-hydrox-y-8β-methoxy-eremophil-7(11)-en-12,8α-olide(3),1β,10β-epoxy-6β-(2' hydroxymethylacryloyloxy)-8β-methoxy-eremophil-7(11)-en-12,8α-olide(4)and 1β,10β-epoxy-6β-(2'-methoxymethylacryloyloxy)-8β-hydroxy-eremophil-7(11)-en-12,8α-olide(5).     

Heterogeneous Photocatalytic Mineralization of Chlorobenzene by Paratungstate-loaded Titania Catalysts in an Aqueous Medium

Paratungstate-loaded titania catalysts were prepared via the addition of a series of aqueous solutions of paratungstate( denoted as W7 ) into an isopropanol solution of Ti[ OCH( CH3 )2 ]4 by means of the sol-gel method. The catalysts were characterized by EDX, BET, FTIR, UV-Vis DRS, XRD and the results indicate that such paratungstateloaded catalysts maintained their heptatungstate structure in the anatase titania matrix up to 400℃. The catalysts were tested for the heterogeneous photodegradation of chlorobenzene in aqueous media and showed a better catalytic activity than P-25 TiO2 because paratungstate can prevent the recombination of the holes and electrons produced during irradiation. Moreover, the paratungstate-loaded titania catalysts can resist the disaggregation during the photoirradiation and can be easily recycled from the aqueous suspensions after reactions.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Herbicide Activities of Two Pyrazole Derivatives

Two novel N-acyl-3-phenylpyrazol benzophenones were designed and synthesized via cyclization and acylation with 1,3-diphenylpropane-1,3-dione and dimethylformamide dimethylacetal as the starting materials.Both of the newly synthesized compounds were characterized with IR,~1H NMR,~(13)C NMR,HRMS and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.3-Phenyl-1-o-methylbenzoyl-pyrazole-4-benzophenone(5 a) and 3-phenyl-1-p-fuorobenzoyl-pyrazole-4-benzophenone(5 b) crystallize in triclinic system,space group P1.The existence of p-π conjunction effect resulted in correlative bond length shorter than the typical bond length in both of the crystals.The presence of van der Waals forces leads to the stability of the compounds.     

Synthesis of Cholest—5—en—24—oxo—3β,19—Diacetate

Cholest-5-en-24-oxo-3β,19-diacetate was synthesized strarting form stigmasterol 3 via seven step reactions in 21.0% overall yield. It can be served as a key intermediate for the synthesis of many biologically active 19-hydroxylated sterols.     

POLYMERIZATION OF N,N′-（PYROMELLITOYL）-BIS-L-LEUCINE DIACID CHLORIDE WITH HYDANTOIN DERIVATIVES BY MICROWAVE IRRADIATION

Facile and rapid polycondensation reactions of N,N′-(pyromellitoyl)-bis-L-leucine diacid chloride 1 with eight different derivatives of hydantoin compounds 2a-h were developed by using a domestic microwave oven in the presence of a small amount of polar organic medium such as o-cresol. The polycondensation reactions proceeded rapidly, compared with the conventional solution polycondensation, and was completed within 7-10 min, producing a series of novel optically active poly(amide-imide)s 3a-h with high yield and inherent viscosity of 0.35-0.65 dL/g. All of the above polymers were fully characterized by FT-IR, elemental analyses, inherent viscosity (ηinh), solubility test and specific rotation. Some structural characterization and physical properties of these optically active poly(amide-imide)s are reported.     

RAPID SYNTHESIS OF NOVEL OPTICALLY ACTIVE POLY(AMIDE-IMIDE)S DERIVED FROM N,N''''-(PYROMELLITOYL)-BIS-L-ALANINE DIACID CHLORIDE AND HYDANTOIN DERIVATIVES UNDER MICROWAVE IRRADIATION

Eight novel poly(amide-imide)s were synthesized under microwave irradiation by using a domestic microwaveoven from the polycondensation reactions of N.N'-(pyromellitoyl)-bis-L-alanine diacid chloride(1)with eight differentderivatives of hydantoin compounds(2a-h)in the presence of a small amount of a polar organic medium such as o-cresol.The polycondensation proceeded rapidly,compared with the conventional solution polycondensation and was completedwithin 8-10 min,producing a series of new poly(amide-imide)s(3a-h)with inherent viscosities about 0.35-0.68 dL/g inhigh yields.The obtained PAIs(3a-h)were fully characterized by means of FT-IR spectroscopy,elemental analyses,inherentviscosity(ηinh),solubility and specific rotation measurements.All of the resulting polymers show optical rotation and areoptically active.Thermal properties of the poly(amide-imide)s were investigated by using thermal gravimetric analysis(TGA).