An efficient enantiocontrolled synthesis of (+)-4-demethoxydaunomycinone

A chromatography-free, seven-step synthesis of the title compound (3) is described. The tetracyclic carbon skeleton is elaborated by a Diels-Alder strategy in which the 6a,7- and 1O.1Oa-bonds are constructed the epoxy-tetrone (9) and the D-glucose-derived diene (10b) serving as precursors. Interestingly, the cycloaddition reaction leads mainly to the “desired” cycloadduct (11b), revealing a notable diastereofacial reactivity of the diene (10b). Hydrolysis of the cycloadduct (11b) leads to the epoxy-pentone (12b) which is reduced to the dihydroxy-trione (13b). The reaction of the last-cited compound with ethynylmagnesium bromide affords a mixture of the ethynyl-diones (20b) and (21b), the latter compound arising from the precursor (13b) by a prior epimerisation at the 10a-position. The mixture of ethynyldiones (20b) and (21b) is converted into the anthracycline (14b) by the action of lead (IV) acetate. By a hydrolysis-hydration sequence, the anthracycline (14b) is transformed into (+)-4-demethoxydaunomycinone (3).     

A simple and efficient synthesis of the valsartan

Valsartan 1, one of the most important agents used in antihypertensive therapy today, was synthesized starting from L-valin methyl ester hydrochloride 2 through four steps in an overall yield of 60%. The key step involves the palladium-catalyzed Suzuki coupling. This method overcomes many of the drawbacks associated with the previously reported syntheses and is more suitable for industrial production.     

A simple and efficient synthesis of 2-alkylazulenes

The annulation method based on 2H-cyclohepta[b]furan-2-ones was applied for the synthesis of 2-alkylazulenes; 2-R-azulene (R = Et, i-Pr, n-Pr, i-Bu). Tropolone p-toluenesulfonate was used as a starting compound. By the two step synthesis, 1-carboxylic-3-cyanoazulene derivatives were obtained. Treatment of 1-carboxylic-3-cyanoazulene derivatives with aq H₂SO₄ resulted in decarboxylation and elimination of cyano group to give 2-alkylazulenes in good yields.     

一种简单、温和、高效、无金属催化的双硫化物合成方法

以95%乙醇作为溶剂,在三溴苯乙酮的存在下硫酚或硫醇发生自身偶联反应生成双硫化合物。这是继传统方法之后一种温和、操作简单、绿色并且无金属催化的合成方法。在优化反应条件下考察了多种苯硫酚和硫醇类化合物,发现芳环上连有供电基团的化合物比含吸电子基团的能获得更高的产率,并且反应时间更短;同时,以脂肪族和杂环类化合物为底物也有较高的产率。     

Versatile enantiocontrolled synthesis of (+)-fostriecin

Fostriecin, a potent protein phosphatase inhibitor and antitumor agent, has been enantioselectively synthesized in naturally occurring form via a versatile route, which also allows one to secure all possible stereoisomeres of the C1-C13 fragment including the C11 stereocenter and the geometry of the delta 12-double bond.     

A simple and efficient synthesis of pyrazoles in water

A simple, highly efficient, and environmentally friendly method for the synthesis of substituted 1H-pyrazoles by one-pot condensation reaction of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds with tosyl hydrazide in water was developed. The reaction system exhibited tolerance with various functional groups, Aromatic moiety with both electron-rich and electron-deficient substituents could give desired products in good to excellent yields.     

A simple and efficient synthesis of 2-aryl-substituted benzimidazoles

Sodium hydrogen sulfite was used to promote condensation of o-phenylenediamine with aromatic aldehydes in dimethylformamide to obtain the corresponding 2-arylbenzimidazoles. The procedure is simple and convenient, and it implies inexpensive promoter and is characterized by short reaction time and easy purification of the final products. Published in Russian in Zhurnal Organicheskoi Khimii, 2008, Vol. 44, No. 6, pp. 872–874. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

A simple and efficient synthesis of new cyclic ureas

A facile access to a wide range of original saturated N-heterocyclic ureas is described using, as a key step, a Michael-type reaction involving isocyanates or amines on a piperidine framework possessing an α,β-unsaturated ester functionality.     

A synthesis of sulfonamide analogs of platensimycin employing a palladium-mediated carbonylation strategy

The monodentate ligand 1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-2,4,8-trioxa-6-phenyl-6-phospha-adamantane (PA-Ph) is shown to be highly effective in palladium-catalyzed carbonylative cross-coupling. Aryl and vinyl halides were efficiently converted to carboxylic acids, amides and to primary, secondary, and tertiary esters, respectively. Application of the Pd(OAc)₂/PA-Ph (1:1) catalyst system proved critical in the methoxycarbonylation of a functionalized nitroresorcinol halide, allowing convenient access to novel platensimycin sulfonamide analogs.     

A simple,efficient synthesis of lenthionine and 1,2,4,6-tetrathiepane from dimethyl disulfide

A synthetic route to the important cyclic polysulfide, lenthlonine, and a related natural product is outlined.     

A simple and efficient synthesis of an Asp-Gly dipeptide mimetic

Alkylation of N^α-Boc protected aspartic acid with allyl bromide in the presence of lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (LHMDS) and hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPA) afforded chiral β-allyl substituted aspartic acid in good yields. After deprotection of the N^α-Boc group and reprotection as a trifluoroacetamide, the terminal alkene was oxidized to an aldehyde. The aldehyde was then coupled with l-cysteine through a cascade three-bond formation process to afford aspartic acid-glycine bicyclic dipeptide mimetics.     

A simple and efficient synthesis of N-benzoyl ureas

A novel, operationally simple, method for the preparation of acyl ureas is described. The procedure is high yielding and tolerant of a wide range of functional groups.     

A highly efficient,simple, and ecofriendly microwave-induced synthesis of indolyl chalcones and pyrazolines

Abstract

One-pot synthesis of indolyl chalcones (3a–c) employing indole-3-carboxaldehyde (1) and heteroaryl active methyl compounds (2a–c) under microwave irradiation is described. The indolyl chalcones (3a–c) are transformed into medicinally important pyrazolines (5a–f) using different hydrazines. Application of microwave irradiation leads to many remarkable advantages, such as solvent- and catalyst-free reaction conditions, simple work up procedure, shorter reaction time, in addition to ecofriendly ‘green chemistry’ economical and environmental impacts.     

A simple and efficient highly enantioselective synthesis of alpha-ionone and alpha-damascone

An efficient highly enantioselective (ee > or =99%) synthesis of alpha-ionone and alpha-damascone is described. Both enantiomers of title compounds were synthesized through two straightforward pathways diverging from enantiopure (R)- or (S)-alpha-cyclogeraniol. These versatile building blocks were obtained by regioselective ZrCl(4)-promoted biomimetic cyclization of (6S)- or (6R)-(Z)-6,7-epoxygeraniol, respectively, followed by deoxygenation of the so formed secondary alcohol. The chiral information was encoded by a highly regioselecive Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation of inexpensive geranyl acetate.     

A simple, efficient Pd-catalyzed synthesis of N-sulfonylimines from organoboronic acids and tosylbenzimidoyl chlorides

A simple and efficient synthesis of N-sulfonyl ketimines through a Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction between organoboronic acids and tosylbenzimidoyl chlorides under mild conditions has been developed.     

A simple and efficient method for the synthesis of Erlenmeyer azlactones

We have recently developed a novel and efficient method for synthesising Erlenmeyer azlactones under mild and rapid conditions. The reaction is performed by reacting 2-phenyl-5-oxazolone with an aldehyde in dichloromethane using alumina as a catalyst. The materials react instantly at room temperature, negating the need for high temperatures and long reaction times. We have successfully used this method for both aliphatic, aromatic and heteroaromatic aldehydes, synthesising previously unmade Erlenmeyer azlactones in moderate to high yields.