Cross-aldol reaction of 3-acetyl-2H-chromen-2-one by using Amberlyst 26A as catalyst

Synthesis of a series of 3-acetylcoumarin-derived chalcones (1a–16a) was catalyzed with Amberlyst 26A in ethanol. Using reusable Amberlyst 26A and biobased solvent ethanol make this method highly ecofriendly and simple. Amberlyst 26A was found to be a highly effective catalyst for cross aldol reaction. The results shown that the method is operationally simple to implement with a wide scope of substrates.     

Total Synthesis of (−)-Glaucocalyxin A

A practically useful method for the formation of the highly oxygenated bicyclo[3.2.1]octane ring system through Mn(OAc)₃-mediated radical cyclization of alkynyl ketones was developed, which opens up a new avenue for the total synthesis of a number of highly oxidized diterpenoids. Application of this method enabled the first total synthesis of (−)-glaucocalyxin A. Other salient features of the synthesis include a highly enantioselective conjugate addition/acylation cascade reaction, a Yamamoto aldol reaction, and an intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction to assemble the A/B ring system.     

Stereoselective total synthesis of arenastatin A, a spongean cytotoxic depsipeptide

A highly stereoselective total synthesis of arenastatin A, an extremely potent cytotoxic cyclic depsipeptide from marine sponge, was developed. The desired 7,8-β-epoxide in arenastatin A was constructed by asymmetric sulfur ylide-mediated epoxidation in good yield and highly stereoselective manner.     

Straightforward synthesis of panaxytriol: an active component of Red Ginseng

A total synthesis of (3R,9R,10R)-panaxytriol (1) was accomplished enantioselectively (40% overall yield; 30% for the longest sequence). A key step was a Cadiot-Chodkiewicz cross-coupling reaction on two fragments containing, in the aggregate, three unprotected hydroxyl groups. One fragment was synthesized by a highly enantioselective reduction of an enynone. The other arose from a highly enantioselective dihydroxylation of an allylic alcohol.     

Total Synthesis of (−)‐Glaucocalyxin A

A practically useful method for the formation of the highly oxygenated bicyclo[3.2.1]octane ring system through Mn(OAc)₃‐mediated radical cyclization of alkynyl ketones was developed, which opens up a new avenue for the total synthesis of a number of highly oxidized diterpenoids. Application of this method enabled the first total synthesis of (?)‐glaucocalyxin A. Other salient features of the synthesis include a highly enantioselective conjugate addition/acylation cascade reaction, a Yamamoto aldol reaction, and an intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction to assemble the A/B ring system.     

Birefringence of highly oriented fibers

A spectrophotometric method was developed for measuring the birefringence of highly oriented synthetic fibers. This method surmounts the low birefringence limit of the standard quartz compensator method and the difficulties in interpretation of the photographic fringe method. A highly oriented aramid fiber gave birefringence values of 0.60–0.75 by this method, compared with 0.25 for polyester and 0.06 for nylon by other conventional methods. The operating principles and excellent results of this new method provide a basis for the extension of routine birefringence characterization to highly oriented fibers.     

A stereoselective synthesis of BMS-262084, an azetidinone-based tryptase inhibitor

A highly stereoselective synthesis of the novel tryptase inhibitor BMS-262084 was developed. Key to this synthesis was the discovery and development of a highly diastereoselective demethoxycarbonylation of diester 12 to form the trans-azetidinone 13. BMS-262084 was prepared in 10 steps from D-ornithine in 30% overall yield.     

A novel diastereoselective synthesis of (Z)-fluoroalkenes via a Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi-type reaction

A highly diastereoselective and straightforward synthesis for (Z)-2-fluoroallylic alcohols via a Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi-type reaction with the corresponding bromofluoroolefins was developed, providing an easy access to highly interesting fluorinated synthons.     

Combinatorial dapoxyl dye library and its application to site selective probe for human serum albumin

The combinatorial fluorescent dapoxyl dye library was prepared by both solution- and solid-phase synthesis, generating 80 unique dapoxyl derivatives. A fluorescence-based screening toward human serum albumin (HSA) found one highly sensitive HSA binder ( A41-S) with over 55-fold intensity change. Displacement assay showed the selective binding of A41-S to the site I of HSA, addressing its potential to be a highly selective and sensitive HSA probe.     

A new highly sterically demanding silyl (TEDAMS) group. Synthesis by multiple substitution of tris(diphenylmethyl)silane with diarylcarbenium ions

A highly efficient electrochemical method for synthesis of halosilanes bearing bulky substituents was developed. Electrophilic multiple substitution on tris(diphenylmethyl)silane with diarylcarbenium ions afforded a highly sterically demanding hydrosilane, tris(extended diarylmethyl)silane (TEDAMS-H), which was converted to the corresponding bromosilane (TEDAMS-Br).     

An efficient synthesis of a dual PPAR alpha/gamma agonist and the formation of a sterically congested alpha-aryloxyisobutyric acid via a Bargellini reaction

A practical synthesis of benzisoxazole 1 and its conversion to alpha-aryloxyisobutyric acid 2 using 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol (chloretone) was developed. Benzisoxazole 1 was formed in high yields by the action of either methanesulfonyl chloride/base upon intermediate oxime 8 or with thionyl chloride/base, which initially forms cyclic sulfite 10. A highly reactive, short-lived intermediate derived from chloretone was detected by ReacIR and its half-life determined to be approximately 5 min. Reaction conditions for the Bargellini reaction were developed that resulted in a 95% yield of 2 from the reaction of highly hindered phenol 1 with chloretone hemihydrate and powdered NaOH in acetone. Thus highly hindered alpha-aryloxyisobutyric acids can be made in a single step in high yield.     

Highly enantioselective alkynylzinc addition to aromatic aldehydes catalyzed by self-assembled titanium catalysts

A highly enantioselective catalyst generated by a combination of BINOL and another ligand with Ti(OiPr)4 was found to be highly effective for the alkynylzinc addition to aromatic aldehydes with enantioselectivities as high as >99%.     

A novel design approach for lithium-sulphur batteries

A novel microwave synthesis path for sulphur-carbon compounds for lithium batteries was successfully developed. Model electrodes built from these materials showed an excellent and highly stable electrochemical performance over several hundred of cycles with a remarkable initial specific charge of about 1300 A h kg^?1 and a remaining specific charge of 1012 A h kg^?1 (at 1 C) after about 500 cycles. In addition, a silicon-containing anode setup was used to investigate the highly beneficial influence of silicon nanowires on the electrochemical properties of lithium-sulphur batteries.     

ACID-CATALYZED ADDITION OF N-HYDROXYUREA TO 1-ARYL ALCOHOL DERIVATIVES: A NEW SYNTHESIS OF ZILEUTON

A highly efficient synthesis of Zileuton is described in which the key step involves a site-specific alkylation of hydroxyurea under acid catalysis. Various aryl alcohol electrophiles were tested and the reaction was found to be highly substrate-specific, favoring benzothiophene and benzofuran-based alcohols.     

Synthesis of Highly Fluorinated Chloroformates and Their Use as Derivatizing Agents for Hydrophilic Compounds and Drinking‐Water‐Disinfection By‐Products

A rapid, safe, and efficient procedure was developed to synthesize, on a small scale, fluorinated chloroformates often required to perform analytical derivatizations. This new family of agents allows straightforward derivatization of highly polar compounds (with multiple hydroxy, carboxy, and amino substituents) in the aqueous phase, compatible with GC and GC/MS analysis. A goal of this work was to develop a derivatization procedure that would enable the detection and identification of highly polar disinfection by‐products in drinking water.     

Hydrogen Peroxide Detection Using Prussian Blue-modified 3D Pyrolytic Carbon Microelectrodes

A highly sensitive amperometric Prussian blue-based hydrogen peroxide sensor was developed using 3D pyrolytic carbon microelectrodes. A 3D printed multielectrode electrochemical cell enabled simultaneous highly reproducible Prussian blue modification on multiple carbon electrodes. The effect of oxygen plasma pre-treatment and deposition time on Prussian blue electrodeposition was studied. The amperometric response of 2D and 3D sensors to the addition of hydrogen peroxide in μM and sub-μM concentrations in phosphate buffer was investigated. A high sensitivity comparable to flow injection systems and a detection limit of 0.16 μM was demonstrated with 3D pyrolytic carbon microelectrodes at stirred batch condition     

Ultrasound-promoted green synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines using fuctionalized MWCNTs as a highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst

A new method for multi-component synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives (1,4-DHPs) in the presence of meglumine supported on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs@meglumine) as a new heterogeneous, highly efficient and reusable catalyst was investigated. The reaction was performed under ultrasonic irradiation in EtOH at room temperature. A new, highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst, short reaction times, high to excellent yield of products, and safe and clean conditions are the advantages of the presented method.     

Highly luminescent, electron-deficient bora-cyclophanes

A highly luminescent conjugated organoboron macrocycle containing six Lewis acidic boron centers was synthesized. Comparison of the optical and electronic properties with those of a hexameric linear oligomer revealed important differences due to delocalization within the highly symmetric cyclic conjugated structure. Exposure of this unique electron-deficient bora-cyclophane to fluoride or cyanide results in amplified fluorescence quenching and can be exploited to switch between an electron-deficient macrocycle and a highly charged, electron-rich borate cycle.     

Rhodium-catalyzed tandem heterocyclization and carbonylative [(3+2)+1] cyclization of diyne-enones

A simple and highly efficient rhodium-catalyzed tandem heterocyclization and carbonylative [(3+2)+1] cyclization reaction of readily available diyne-enone and carbon monoxide was developed, leading to a novel polycyclic furan scaffold. Synthetically useful highly substituted phenols can also be easily prepared via a straightforward one-pot synthetic strategy.     

Remarkable salt effect on In-mediated allylation of N-tert-butanesulfinyl imines in aqueous media: highly practical asymmetric synthesis of chiral homoallylic amines and isoindolinones

A highly practical and efficient asymmetric synthesis of chiral homoallylic amines by In-mediated allylation of chiral N-tert-butanesulfinyl imines in aqueous media at room temperature was developed. With 2-formylbenzoate imine substrates, the method allows the highly enantioselective achievement of a variety of pharmacologically important 3-allyl isoindolinone compounds.