Synthesis of spiropyrazoline [5.3′] 4′-chromanones

Synthesis of a series of novel 1,3-diphenyl-4-aryl spiropyrazolines [5.3′] 4′-chromanones has been accomplished in good yields by regioselective 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of diphenylnitrilimine to 3-arylidene-4-chromanones. X-ray crystal structure analysis of one of the products 4a confirms the structure and the regiochemistry of cycloaddition. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 9:327–332, 1998     

The 13C NMR spectra of homoisoflavonoids

The study of a set of 3-benzylidene-4-chromanones, 3-benzyl-4-chromanones, 3-benzyl-3-hydroxy-4-chromanones and 3-benzylchromones (homoisoflavonoids) by ¹³C NMR spectroscopy shows the influence of the structure of these molecules on the chemical shifts of the more characteristic carbon atoms at positions 2, 3 and 4.     

An improved synthesis of (2E,4Z)-6-(benzyloxy)-4-bromohexa-2,4-dien-1-ol

An improved synthesis of (2E,4Z)-6-(benzyloxy)-4-bromohexa-2,4-dien-1-ol has been devised. This new route increases the throughput and yield of the diene product by circumventing a low yielding preparation of boronic acid intermediate as well as removing the need to use multi-gram quantities of highly toxic thallium salts. In the process of developing this new route, a higher yielding preparation of (E)-3-hydroxyprop-1-enylboronic acid was also achieved.     

A facile entry into a novel class of dispiroheterocyclic framework through 1,3-dipolarcycloaddition of azomethine ylides with 3-arylidene-4-chromanones as dipolarophiles

The cycloaddition reaction of azomethine ylides, generated through decarboxylation, with (E)-3-arylidene-4-chromanones as dipolarophiles has been investigated. A high degree of regioselectivity has been observed in the synthesis of a new class of functionalized dispiroheterocyclic compounds bearing chromanone and acenaphthenequinone framework. The structures were established by spectroscopic techniques as well as single crystal X-ray analysis.     

A new and efficient synthetic route toward 3,4-alkylenedioxypyrrole (XDOP) derivatives via Mitsunobu chemistry

A new and high yielding synthetic route toward 3,4-alkylenedioxy-functionalized pyrroles has been achieved by performing tandem Mitsunobu reactions on diethyl 1-benzyl-3,4-dihydroxypyrrole-2,5-dicarboxylate using a variety of 1,2-alkanediols or 1,3-alkanediols.     

Total synthesis of sapinofuranone A from d-ribose

The total synthesis of sapinofuranone A has been achieved starting from naturally occurring carbohydrate d-ribose via a short and high yielding route. The key transformations include Wittig olefination, Ohira–Bestmann reaction, Sonogashira coupling. Finally acetonide deprotection and subsequent lactonization using catalytic amount of hydrochloric acid completed the total synthesis of sapinofuranone A.     

Concise and Efficient Synthesis of Highly Potent and Selective Dipeptidyl Peptidase II Inhibitors

Highly potent and selective DPP II inhibitors N′‐(4‐Chlorobenzyl)‐N′‐methyl‐4‐oxo‐4‐(1‐piperidinyl)‐1,3‐(S)‐butane‐diamine dihydrochloride 1 and N′‐(4‐chlorobenzyl)‐4‐oxo‐4‐(1‐piperidinyl)‐1,3‐(S)‐butanediamine dihydrochloride 2 have been efficiently synthesized starting from L‐glutamine. A short and high yielding route with simple isolation techniques has been disclosed.     

Regiospecific Phenyl Esterification to Some Organic Acids Catalyzed by Combined Lewis Acids

A new and efficient method for the preparation of various phenyl esters has been achieved by a simple reaction of an acid with phenol in the presence of anhyd. ZnCl₂ and a catalytic amount of AlCl₃. This combined Lewis acid also catalyzes the selective phenyl esterification to different dioic acids and is very simple and high yielding.     

Chromones from Licania arianeae (Chrysobalanaceae)

The phytochemical studies of the leaves of Licania arianeae Prance (Crysobalanaceae) have led to the identification of ten new chromones, four 5,7-dihydroxy-2-alkylchromones, four 5,7-dihydroxy-6-chloro-2-alkylchromones and two 5,7-dihydroxy-6,8-dichloro-2-alkylchromones. The structures were established from IR, NMR and FAB-MS spectra data including 2D NMR experiments of natural substances and of the methyl derivatives.     

A bismuth(III)-catalyzed Friedel-Crafts cyclization and stereocontrolled organocatalytic approach to (-)-platensimycin

A high yielding route to the (-)-platensimycin core is communicated. This entailed the discovery of Bi(OTf)(3) to catalyze a Friedel-Crafts cyclization of a free lactol, supplemented by LiClO(4) to suppress the Lewis basicity of the sulfonate group. After TBAF-promoted cyclodearomatization, a diastereoselective conjugate reduction of a dienone was achieved by adopting amine-based organocatalytic rationales to reverse the inherent steric control of the substrate.     

Aqueous microwave-assisted DMAP catalyzed synthesis of β-phosphonomalonates and 2-amino-4H-chromen-4-ylphosphonates via a domino Knoevenagel-phospha-Michael reaction

An aqueous microwave (mw)-assisted DMAP catalyzed one-pot highly efficient route to synthesize β-phosphonomalonates and 2-amino-4H-chromen-4-yl phosphonates has been demonstrated via the domino Knoevenagel-phospha-Michael reaction of aryl aldehyde/salicylaldehyde, malononitrile/ethyl cyanoacetate and alkyl phosphite ester. Optimization of reaction conditions were performed by using conventional and microwave synthetic approaches. This conversion proceeded smoothly to deliver the desired product in good to excellent yields (75–95%) in a short reaction time (10–12 min). The present methodology is very simple, environmentally benign, high yielding and has very well demonstrated the synergistic effect of water and microwaves.     

Synthesis of pentalongin and C(1)- and C(3)-substituted pentalongin using intramolecular Heck reaction

An efficient and high yielding route for the synthesis of pentalongin and 1-alkyl, 1-aryl, and 3-alkyl substituted pentalongin has been demonstrated using intramolecular Heck reaction as a key step.     

Highly selective synthesis of 2-substituted-5-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid derivatives using a novel protected dihydroxyfumarate

A high yielding (50-96%) route to 2-substituted-5-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid derivatives has been developed using a rationally designed dihydroxyfumarate derivative. The fully unprotected pyrimidinone heterocycle was prepared in quantitative yield upon treatment with HCl.     

An efficient synthesis of 4-chromanones

A two step efficient and practical synthesis of a variety of 4-chromanones is described. Phenols undergo a Michael addition to acrylonitriles in the presence of catalytic amounts of potassium carbonate and tert-butanol to generate the corresponding 3-aryloxypropanenitriles in 50-93% yields. Treatment of the resulting aryloxypropionitriles with 1.5 equiv of TfOH and 5 equiv of TFA, followed by an aqueous work up afforded 4-chromanones in moderate to excellent yields.     

Synthesis, spectral characterization and antihaemostatic activity of 1,2,4-triazoles incorporating 1,2,4-triazine rings

A simple and high yielding method for the integration of a 1,2,4-triazole ring with 1,2,4-triazine-5-one (4a-j) has been developed starting from 3-arylsydnones (1a-d). The structures were proved by their spectral data and screened for antihaemostatic activity.     

Photochemical studies on 3,4-epoxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyrans

Photochemical behaviour of 3,4-epoxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyrans, intermediates in the synthesis of pterocarpans, has been studied in various solvents. While ring contraction leading to 2,3-dihydrobenzofurans through a photodecarbonylation process was observed in cyclohexane, photoisomerisation leading to 3-chromanones was observed in acetone. This study has also been extended to antijuvenile hormone precocene(I) oxide.     

A New Method of Cyclodehydration of 3,3-Dialkyl-1-Oxo-1-(2- hydroxyaryl)propan-3-ols to 2,2-Dialkyl-4-chromanones: Synthesis of Cannabinoid Synthon

A new method for cyclodehydration of o-hydroxyaryl-β-ketols to 4-chromanones using HMPT is described. The method has general applicability. It is particularly useful for the cyclisation of labile intermediates as exemplified by the synthesis of cannabinoid synthon, 2-methyl-2-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-7-methoxy-4-chromanone.     

Nickel(0) catalyzed oxidation of organosilanes to disiloxanes by air as an oxidant

We report here an efficient non-aqueous route to symmetrical disiloxanes from their corresponding organosilanes using Ni(COD)₂ with 3,4,7,8-tetramethyl-1,10-phenanthroline in air. Our methodology is very simple and high yielding. The reaction mechanism is also proposed.     

Asymmetric chemoenzymatic synthesis of ramatroban using lipases and oxidoreductases

A chemoenzymatic asymmetric route for the preparation of enantiopure (R)-ramatroban has been developed for the first time. The action of lipases and oxidoreductases has been independently studied, and both were found as excellent biocatalysts for the production of adequate chiral intermediates under very mild reaction conditions. CAL-B efficiently catalyzed the resolution of (±)-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazol-3-ol that was acylated with high stereocontrol. On the other hand, ADH-A mediated bioreduction of 4,9-dihydro-1H-carbazol-3(2H)-one provided an alternative access to the same enantiopure alcohol previously obtained through lipase-catalyzed resolution, a useful synthetic building block in the synthesis of ramatroban. Inversion of the absolute configuration of (S)-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazol-3-ol has been identified as a key point in the synthetic route, optimizing this process to avoid racemization of the azide intermediate, finally yielding (R)-ramatroban in enantiopure form by the formation of the corresponding amine and the convenient functionalization of both exocyclic and indole nitrogen atoms.     

A Novel and Efficient Synthesis of 6-Alkyl-7-alkyloxy-2,2-dimethyl-Chromans

A series of 6-alkyI-7-alkyloxy-2,2-dimethyl-chroman was prepared via a novel pathway from the corresponding 7-alkyloxy-2,2-dimethyl-4-chromanones.