Formation of Fluorinated Amido Esters through Unexpected C3−C4 Bond Fission in 4‐Trifluoromethyl‐3‐oxo‐β‐lactams

4‐Trifluoromethyl‐3‐oxo‐β‐lactams were unexpectedly transformed into 2‐[(2,2‐difluorovinyl)amino]‐2‐oxoacetates as major products, accompanied by minor amounts of 2‐oxo‐2‐[(2,2,2‐trifluoroethyl)amino]acetates, upon treatment with alkyl halides and triethylamine in DMSO. This peculiar C3?C4 bond fission reactivity was investigated in‐depth, from both an experimental and a computational point of view, in order to shed light on the underlying reaction mechanism.     

Novel Selectivity in Carbohydrate Reactions III. Selective Deprotection of p-Methoxybenzyl (PMBn) Ethers of Carbohydrates by Tin(IV)Chloride 1

In multi-step syntheses involving polyhydroxylated natural products such as carbohydrates that are variously derivatized at different positions, orthogonal removal of one or another type of protecting group is of vital importance. Discrimination of different classes of protecting groups, such as ethers, esters, etc., is often possible with a great degree of success, as for example, selective removal of an 0-acetyl by catalytic transesterification in the presence of an ether protecting group, or hydrogenolytic removal of a benzyl ether protection in the presence of ester groups such as acetates.³ Differentiation of different types of protecting groups within a given class of protecting groups has also been similarly achieved with great success, as for example, hydrogenolytic removal of a benzyl ether group in the presence of a methyl ether.³ However, the situation becomes more challenging when the same protecting group is used to mask more than one position in a polyfunctional molecule and their preferential partial deprotection is required. Selective unmaslung of one or more of such protecting groups has been achieved in some cases.4 Of particular interest to us was the regioselective deprotection of the 2-0-benzyl group of per- 0-benzylated 1,6-anhydromannopyranose mediated by SnC14 (1) and Tic14 (2). Considering the greater susceptibility of p-methoxybenzyl (PMBn) ethers to Lewis acid catalysts5 and the complexation of benzyl ethers with 14b and 24b16 we decided to investigate the action of 1 on PMBn ethers of some carbohydrates, We expected the methoxy substituent on the phenyl group in the PMBn moiety to enhance complexation with 1, possibly resulting in a facile reaction under mild conditions. Since 1 is a strong Lewis acid, the need to use chlorotrimethylsilane and anisole, as in the tin(I1)chloride- chlorotrimethylsilane-anisole system for deprotection of PMBn ethers, can be eliminated. Moreover, the complex formation in the case of 1 presents possibilities for unusual regioselectivity in partial de-0-p-methoxybenzylation reactions, a problem that has not been addressed in reports on the oxidative cleavage of PMBn ethers by 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone (DDQ)⁷ ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN),⁸ N-bromosuccinimide (NBS)⁸ or bromine⁸.

     

Intramolecular 2+2 addition of a difluorovinyl ether aldehyde yields [3.2.0] And no [3.1.1] products

Irradiation of the difluorovinyl ether aldehyde 6 yields the tricyclic products 7 and 8 and the bicyclic dioxepene 9. There was no evidence for the formation of the isomeric [3.1.1] structure 1 containing the ring system of thromboxane A₂.     

Diphenyl disulfide and sodium in NMP as an efficient protocol for in situ generation of thiophenolate anion: selective deprotection of aryl alkyl ethers and alkyl/aryl esters under nonhydrolytic conditions

Aryl methyl ethers, methyl esters, aryl esters, and aryl sulfonates are chemoselectively deprotected under nonhydrolytic conditions by treatment with Ph(2)S(2) (0.6 equiv) and Na (1.6 equiv) in NMP under reflux or at 90 degrees C. Quantitative utilization of the 'PhS' moiety as the effective nucleophilic species represents conservation of atom economy. Other solvents such as HMPA, DMPU, DMEU, and DMF afforded comparable results. Chloro, nitro, aldehyde, alpha,alpha-diketone, and alpha,beta-unsaturated ketone functionalities remain unaffected. The deprotection was found to take place in the order aryl ester > alkyl ester > aryl alkyl ether. Substrates bearing strong electron-withdrawing groups react at a faster rate than those not having such substitution. The differences in rate of reaction has been exploited for selective deprotection for intramolecular competition. An aryl acetate/benzoate is deprotected selectively in preference to a methyl ester or aryl methyl ether. Selective deprotection of a methyl ester is observed in the presence of an aryl alkyl ether.     

新型二氟乙烯端基异硫氰酸酯化合物的合成及性能

以对碘苯甲醛和二氟氯乙酸钠为原料,经5步反应合成了4个新型二氟乙烯端基异硫氰酸酯化合物,经气相色谱(GC)检测纯度均大于98.7%,总收率为23%~31%.采用红外光谱(IR),核磁共振波谱(NMR)和质谱(MS)等技术对化合物的结构进行了表征.通过差示扫描量热(DSC)法和偏光显微镜(POM)研究了化合物的介晶性,采用外推法得到了化合物的双折射率和旋转黏度值.结果表明,化合物A1~A3均呈现较宽的互变向列相;用二氟乙烯基替代乙基后,化合物的向列相拓宽了31~62℃,双折射率提高了0.038~0.052,旋转黏度降低.基于新型二氟乙烯基异硫氰酸酯化合物的高双折射率混合液晶配方具有更宽的向列相温度范围、更高的双折射率、更低的旋转黏度及更高的品质因子.     

The Pd-catalyzed synthesis of difluoroethyl and difluorovinyl compounds with a chlorodifluoroethyl iodonium salt (CDFI)

Herein, we report a simple and efficient method for the direct installation of chlorodifluoroethyl group onto aromatic molecules of various aromatic amides with a new 2-chloro,2,2-difluoroethyl(mesityl)iodonium salt (CDFI). Moreover, the chlorodifluoroethyl compounds could be smoothly converted into difluorovinyl compounds in a one-pot or discrete procedure and regarded as a steady source of difluorovinyl compounds with “HCl-mask”.     

Concise synthesis of ether analogues of lysobisphosphatidic acid

We describe a versatile, efficient method for the preparation of ether analogues of (S,S)-lysobisphosphatidic acid (LBPA) and its enantiomer from (S)-solketal. Phosphorylation of a protected sn-2-O-octadecenyl glyceryl ether with 2-cyanoethyl bis-N,N-diisopropylamino phosphine and subsequent deprotection generated the bisether LBPA analogues. By simply changing the sequence of deprotection steps, we obtained the (R,R)- and (S,S)-enantiomers of 2,2'-bisether LBPA. An ELISA assay with anti-LBPA monoclonal antibodies showed that the bisether LBPAs were recognized with the same affinity as the natural 2,2'-bisoleolyl LBPA. [reaction: see text]     

The reaction of acetal-type protective groups in combination with TMSOTf and 2,2′-bipyridyl; mild and chemoselective deprotection and direct conversion to other protective groups

A mild and chemoselective deprotection method of various acetal-type protective groups, such as MOM, MEM, BOM, and SEM ethers, has been developed. The combination of TMSOTf and 2,2′-bipyridyl was very effective for the deprotection, and the reaction proceeded via the formation of pyridinium intermediates, which were hydrolyzed to the corresponding alcohols in good to high yields. The features of this method are mild (almost neutral) reaction conditions and the tolerability of acid-sensitive functional groups. This method is also applicable for the direct conversion of MOM ether to BOM or SEM ether using the appropriate alcohols instead of H₂O.     

N-alkylation of aromatic amines with tris(trifluoroethyl)phosphate

Results of a study of the use of tris(trifluoroethyl)phosphate for the alkylation of aromatic amines are reported. Tris(trifluoroethyl)phosphate is a satisfactory reagent for introducing a trifluoroethyl group into aromatic amines, except for those containing N-alkyl, hydroxyl, or alkoxyl substituents and for those containing strongly electron-withdrawing groups such as nitro and carboxyl.     

Catalytic deprotection of protected alcohols in water using low-loading and alkylated polystyrene-supported sulfonic acid

Catalytic deprotection of various protected alcohols was efficiently conducted using a hydrophobic low-loading and alkylated polystyrene-supported sulfonic acid (LL-ALPS-SO3H) in water as the sole solvent. Transprotection of an alcohol from a silyl ether to the corresponding benzylic ether or ester also proceeded smoothly in water.     

Solvent-modulated Pd/C-catalyzed deprotection of silyl ethers and chemoselective hydrogenation

Recently we have reported undesirable and frequent deprotection of the TBDMS protective group of a variety of hydroxyl functions occurred under neutral and mild hydrogenation conditions using 10% Pd/C in MeOH. The deprotection of silyl ethers is susceptible to significant solvent effect. TBDMS and TES protecting groups were selectively cleaved in the presence of acid-sensitive functional groups such as TIPS ether, TBDPS ether and dimethyl acetal under hydrogenation condition using 10% Pd/C in MeOH. In contrast, chemoselective hydrogenation of reducible functional groups such as acetylene, olefin and benzyl ether, proceeds in the presence of TBDMS or TES ethers in AcOEt or MeCN.     

Design, synthesis and anti-HBV activity of novel bis（trifluoroethyl）phosphonomethyl ether derivatives of acyclovir

A series of novel bis(trifluoroethyl)phosphonomethyl ether derivatives of acyclovir was synthesized and their in vitro anti-HBV activity was evaluated in HepG2 2.2.15 cells.In contrast to acyclovir,most of the described phosphonates emerged as potent inhibitors of HBV replication.Especially,the most active compound 11 with IC_(50)value of 2.92μmol/L was 33 times more potent than acyclovir with IC_(50)value of 100μmol/L.     

Microwave-Assisted Protocols Applied to the Synthesis of 1′,2,3,3′,4,4′-Hexa-O-benzylsucrose

The sucrose derivative 1′,2,3,3′,4,4′-hexa-O-benzylsucrose is a key intermediate for the chemoselective synthesis of various useful materials, such as macrocycles, crown ether analogs, and polymers. Several strategies for the synthesis of this compound were explored by applying microwave-assisted protocols, thus permitting significant reductions of time and energy compared to other routes. The outcomes of the different approaches were compared and the optimal one, in terms of yield and reproducibility, was found to be the initial protection at the positions 6 and 6′, with tert-butyldiphenylsilylchloride (TBDPSCl) in the presence of 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine (4-DMAP) and pyridine as a solvent, then perbenzylation of the remaining hydroxyl groups, followed by selective deprotection of the TBDPS groups to obtain the title compound.     

A practical and scalable process to selectively monofunctionalize water-soluble α,ω-diols

A practical protocol for rapid and scalable synthesis of monofunctionalized α,ω-diols using a simple and inexpensive THP ether protection/deprotection strategy was described. Use of inexpensive DHP source and ease to remove excess water-soluble α,ω-diols and THP ether after deprotection render the process scale-friendly without need of column chromatographic separation. The application of present method was also illustrated in the preparation of heterobifunctional diols and well-defined extended oligo(ethylene glycol).     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Three Unique Helicobacter pylori α‐Cholesteryl Phosphatidyl Glucosides

Steryl glycosides produced by bacteria play important biological roles in the evasion and modulation of host immunity. Step‐economical syntheses of three cholesteryl‐6‐O‐phosphatidyl‐α‐D ‐glucopyranosides (αCPG) unique to Helicobacter pylori have been achieved. The approach relies upon regioselective deprotection of per‐O‐trimethylsilyl‐α‐D ‐cholesterylglucoside at C6 followed by phosphoramidite coupling. Global TMS ether deprotection in the presence of oxygen and subsequent deprotection of the cyano ethyl phosphoester afforded the target compounds in 16–21 % overall yield starting from D ‐glucose. The structures of these natural products were determined using a combination of 2D NMR methods and mass spectrometry. These robust synthesis and characterization protocols provide analogues to facilitate glycolipidomic profiling and biological studies.     

Studies in iridoid synthesis. Chemoselective transformations of cis-1,2,4,6-tetrahydrophthalic anhydride

In the course of synthetic studies towards the development of diastereoselective routes to secoiridoid aglycones, cis-1,2,4,6-tetrahydrophthalic anhydride was transformed into the corresponding lactone cis-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-3H-isobenzofuran-1-one, which served as a key precursor for a variety of chemoselective synthetic manipulations. Unsuccessful formylation of an ester intermediate resulted in a (E/Z) mixture of vinyl alcohols which were protected as acetates and as a single p-methoxybenzyl (PMB) ether (E) isomer. Dihydroxylation of the cyclohexene motif using OsO(4) led to the unexpected deprotection of the PMB ether. On the other hand, successful formylation of a suitably silyl protected lactonised intermediate was achieved using tert-butoxybis(dimethylamino)methane, or Bredereck's reagent. Tetrabutylammonium fluoride (TBAF) deprotection of a methoxyethoxymethyl (MEM)-ether intermediate serendipitously afforded an approximately 1 : 1 mixture of pyrano-pyranones, which are products of a seldom encountered intramolecular Michael addition, using an oxygen donor, to the terminus of an alpha,beta-unsaturated system, followed by beta-elimination of the MEM moiety.     

Applications of vinylogous Mannich reactions. Total syntheses of the Ergot alkaloids rugulovasines A and B and setoclavine.

Concise syntheses of the Ergot alkaloids rugulovasine A (3a), rugulovasine B (3b), and setoclavine (2) have been completed by strategies that feature inter- and intramolecular vinylogous Mannich reactions as the key steps. Thus, the first synthesis of 3a,b commenced with the conversion of the known indole 17 into 24 via the addition of the furan 22 to the iminium ion 21, which was generated in situ from the aldehyde 19. Cyclization of 24 by a novel S(RN)1 reaction followed by removal of the N-benzyl group furnished a mixture (1:2) of 3a and 3b. In an alternative approach to these alkaloids, the biaryl 35 was reduced with DIBAL-H to give an intermediate imine that underwent spontaneous cyclization via an intramolecular vinylogous Mannich addition to provide 36a,b. N-Methylation of the derived benzyl carbamates 37a,b followed by global deprotection gave a mixture (2:1) of rugulovasines A and B (3a,b). Setoclavine (2) was then prepared from the biaryl 41 using a closely related intramolecular vinylogous Mannich reaction to furnish the spirocyclic lactones 42a,b. These lactones were subsequently transformed by hydride reduction and reductive methylation into the ergoline derivatives 43a,b, which were in turn converted into 2 by deprotection and solvolytic 1,3-rearrangement of the allylic hydroxyl group.     

Asymmetric synthesis of dialkyloxy-3-alkylammonium cationic lipids

The cationic diether-linked cytofectin DOTMA (available commercially as a mixture, Lipofectin comprised of DOTMA:DOPE, 1:1) and analogues including DIMRIE and DORIE are frequently used for in vitro and in vivo transfections. Despite this wide usage direct synthetic routes to the optical isomers have received little attention to date. Here we describe strategies to synthesize enantiomers of DOTMA and analogues, including an extremely concise procedure to the trimethylammonium salts. One strategy utilized N-protection, as the imine, with concomitant ether formation and deprotection during the workup. Methylation of the 1-amino-2,3-dialkyloxypropane then generated the trimethylammonium cationic lipids directly. This methodology was extended to synthesize a novel headgroup functionalized lipid. A second route was also developed using an alternative chiral synthon.     

Synthesis of (+)-1-epiaustraline

A highly efficient total synthesis of (+)-1-epiaustraline ((+)-1), a tetrahydroxypyrrolizidine alkaloid of the alexine/australine subclass, is described. The key step is a tandem intramolecular [4 + 2]/intermolecular [3 + 2] nitroalkene cycloaddition involving dienylsilyloxy nitroalkene 3 and chiral vinyl ether 4, which establishes four of the five stereocenters present. The final center was installed by a diastereoselective dihydroxylation. Hydrogenolytic unmasking of the nitroso acetal tosylate 17 containing the silyl ether linkage was thwarted by a slow alkylation and an undesired Peterson-type elimination. Prior removal of the silicon moiety by Tamao-Fleming oxidation proceeded in excellent yield and provided a substrate suitable for hydrogenolysis and deprotection. The complete synthesis required only 10 steps to deliver the (+)-1-epiaustraline in 7.0% overall yield.     

Synthesis of 4,4-difluoroglycosides using ring-closing metathesis

4-Deoxy-4,4-difluoro-glycosides have been synthesised for the first time via a direct sequence involving ring-closing metathesis and indium-mediated difluoroallylation with 1-bromo-1,1-difluoropropene in water. Two protecting group strategies were explored, one to allow protection of the primary C-6 hydroxyl group throughout the sequence, while the second was intended to allow deprotection after RCM and before dihydroxylation. The benzyl ether could be used in the first role, and pivaloyl is effective in the second. Dihydroxylations were highly stereoselective and controlled by the orientation of the glycosidic C-O bond.