Proline-catalysed asymmetric ketol cyclizations: The template mechanism revisited

A modified template mechanism based on modelling studies of energy minimised complexes is presented for the asymmetric proline-catalysed cyclization of triketones1,2 and3 to the 2S,3S-ketols1a,2a and3a respectively. The template model involves a three-point contact as favoured in enzyme-substrate interactions. Our minimisation studies are in agreement with the divergent behaviour of the 6,5-, 6,6-and 6,7-bicyclic systems. They support the high 93.4%ee observed with the 6,5-bicyclic ketol and the lower 73%ee found with the 6,6-bicyclic ketol. The calculations also explain the lack of asymmetric induction with the 6,7-bicyclic system     

Superacid cyclization of (2E,6E,10E,14E)-8-phenylsulfonylgeranylfarnesol tetrahydropyranyl ether

A mixture of (13E,17E)-12-phenylsulfonylbicyclogeranylfarnesol tetrahydropyranyl ether (8) and (13E,17E)-12-phenylsulfonylbicyclogeranylfarnesol (9) was formed by superacid low-temperature cyclization of exclusively trans-8-phenylsulfonylgeranylfarnesol tetrahydropyranyl ether (1). The structures of 8 and 9 were established using spectral data. The optically active form of 9 was also confirmed by retrosynthesis from (+)-sclareolide (10). __________ Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 224–228, May–June, 2007.     

FUSED PHOSPHONO SUBSTITUTED O-, AND N-HETEROCYCLES via CONDENSATIVE CYCLISATION REACTIONS OF α-PHOSPHONYL CARBANIONS WITH 4-THIAZOLIDINONES

Phosphono substituted-thiazolones 5a, b together with fused phosphono-pyran-5-ones 9a, b and the diolefins 8a–d were regioselectively prepared in reasonable yields from the reactions of 5-arylidene-4-thiazolidinones 1a, b with phosphonoacetates 2a, b. Conversely, Michael addition products 11a, b (～30%) along with the phosphono substituted-thiazole derivatives 12a, b (～33%) were obtained from treating 1a, b with cyanomethylenephosphonates (2c). The reactions of 1a, b with vinylphosphonate 2d proceeded with phase-transfer catalysis, yielding the corresponding 2-thioalkyl-derivatives 14a, b and phosphonates 13a, b.     

Synthesis of Highly Substituted N-Hydroxy Piperidine via Intramolecular Reductive Cyclization of 1-Keto-5-ketoxime

Abstract

Diasteroselective synthesis of highly substituted N-hydroxypiperidine was achieved by an intramolecular reductive cyclization of monoxime (2) of the 1,5-diketone (1), generated from 2-(cyclohexylthio)-1-phenylethanone and arylaldehyde, using NaBH₃CN. The major product N-hydroxypiperidine (3) has been found to be racemate of a single diastereomer.     

Synthesis of pyrazolo[3,4-c]isoquinoline and pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine derivatives from azomethines and CH-acidic compounds

Summary Donor substituted arylidene aminopyrazoles1a–c and CH-acidic 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds2a–e give in ethanol in an addition/cyclization reaction pyrazolo[3,4-c]isoquinolines4a–i and pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine derivatives5a,b, respectively. Using ethyl cyanoacetate as CH-acidic component, cinnamate6 and the cyano substituted pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine7 are formed.

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Synthese von Pyrazolo[3,4-c]isochinolin- und Pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-Derivaten aus Azomethinen und CH-aciden Verbindungen

Zusammenfassung Die Reaktion der donorsubstituierten Aryliden-aminopyrazole1a–c mit den CH-aciden 1,3-Dicarbonylverbindungen2a–e führt in einer Additions/Cyclisierungsreaktion zu den Pyrazolo[3,4-c]isochinolin-4a–i bzw. Pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-Derivaten5a,b. Verwendet man Cyanessigester als CH-acide Komponente, werden der Zimtsäureester6 und das cyanosubstituierte Pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin7 gebildet.

     

CATALYSE INTRAMOLECULAIRE DE L'AMINOLYSE DES HETEROCYCLES PHOSPHORES DERIVES DES α AMINOAMIDES. II: ETUDE DE LA CYCLISATION DES PHOSPHORDIAMIDES INCORPORANT UN RESIDU DE β AMINOACIDE,REACTIVITE VIS A VIS DE NUCLEOPHILES DES HETEROCYCLES FORMES

Abstract

Derivatives of β aminoacids in form of esters 1 or nitrile 4 (table I) undergo in an alcohol-ate/alcohol medium a rearrangement (Fig. 2), with formation of a β peptide link, resulting in the formation of esters 6 (table II). According to the experimental conditions the six membered ring heterocycles 5 are detected or isolated. They are also synthetized by cyclisation of acids 2 or hydrazide 3 (Fig. 5). While phosphorus easily reacts with alcohols and water, leading respectively to esters 6 and acids 9 (Fig. 7), it remains unaffected by amines. These results are discussed in term of mechanisms of the phosphorylation. The applications for β peptide synthesis and the participation of the p amide group in phosphorylation are limited.     

New Route to N‐Alkylated trans‐Pyrrolidine Diols from 2,2,3,3‐Tetramethoxybutane‐Protected Dimethyl Tartrate

A short synthesis of some trans‐pyrrolidine diols is described starting from (2R,3R,5R,6R)‐5,6‐dimethoxy‐5,6‐dimethyl[1,4]dioxane‐2,3‐dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester 3. The key step was the occurrence of a tandem azide reduction/cyclization sequence on mono‐azide intermediate 6 upon catalytic hydrogenation. This method afforded both (3R,4R)‐(+)‐1‐benzyl‐3,4‐pyrrolidinediol 9a and (3R,4R)‐(+)‐1‐allyl‐3,4‐pyrrolidinediol 9b starting from 3. Cytotoxicity tests were performed on compounds 9a and 9b using the brine shrimp bioassay, but each showed no activity, as were anti‐oxidant tests using the stable free radical diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH).     

Synthesis and X-Ray Crystal Structures of Novel Oxathiadibenzocrown Ethers

The novel 1,12-dithia macrocycles based on dibenzo substituents,5 (S₂O₃), 6 (S₃O₂) and 7 (S₂O₄) have been synthesized by cesium carbonatepromoted ring closure reactions of 2,2'-(ethylenedioxy)bis(benzyl chloride), 3, with the appropriate dithiols under high dilution condition in reasonable yields. The structures of macrocycles 6 and 7 have been characterized by X-ray crystallography.     

SYNTHESIS OF NOVEL OPTICALLY ACTIVE CYCLIC PHOSPHOLIPID CONJUGATES OF TEGAFUR AND URIDINE STARTING FROM L-SERINE

Abstract

Starting from L-serine, cyclic thiophosphoramidate conjugates (2 and 3) of Tegafur and uridine were synthesized via a multiple-step procedure of esterification, cyclic phosphorylation, and sulfurization, etc. L-serinoate was N-alkylated, then cyclized with phosphorus oxychloride, and further reacted with N³-(2-hydroxyethyl) Tegafur to afford cyclic phospholipid conjugate 4. The resultants (2, 3, and 4) were successfully separated in the form of pure diastereomer by column chromatography on silica gel. Their configurations were discussed and assigned according to their NMR spectra. The asymmetric induction effects of the carbon-based chiral centre on the diastereomer preference were also observed in these two synthetic phosphorylation cyclizations. The bioassay on their antitumor activities is under investigation.     

C‐C Bond Formation by Radical Cyclization: Regioselective Synthesis of [6,6] Pyrano pyran System

Abstract

Abstract:?A number of 4‐aryloxymethyl pyrano[3,2‐c][1]benzopyran‐5‐(2H)‐ones 3(a–f) were prepared by refluxing 4‐chloromethyl pyrano[3,2‐c][1]benzopyran‐5‐(2H)‐ones 1(a,b) with o‐bromophenols 2(a–c) in acetone in the presence of anhydrous potassium carbonate and sodium iodide in 70–80% yield. Compounds 3(a–f) were then subjected to radical cyclization by refluxing with tri‐n‐butyltin chloride, sodium cyanoborohydride, and azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) in dry benzene for 4–5 h to give a cis‐diastereomeric mixture of [6,6]pyranopyran derivatives in 80–85% yield.     

2-(4-β-D-吡喃阿洛糖苷-苯基)-5-取代芳基-1,3,4-噁二唑的合成及镇静活性研究

以豆腐果苷为原料, 与取代苯甲酰肼反应生成中间体4-β-D-吡喃阿洛糖苷-苯甲醛取代苯甲酰腙(2a～2g), 在溴作催化剂的条件下发生关环反应, 合成了一系列豆腐果苷类似物3a～3g. 所有化合物结构经IR, ¹H NMR以及MS谱得以证实. 初步药理实验结果表明, 化合物3a, 3c, 3f与豆腐果苷相比有更好的镇静活性.     

Enantioselective solvent-free Robinson annulation reactions

The enantioselective cyclization of the prochiral cyclic substrates1 to7 and26, can be carried out in theneat using S-proline as catalyst. The substrates18 to22 and27 could not be cyclized with S-proline but could be cyclized with a mixture of S-phenylalanine and d-camphorsulphonic acid. The enantioselective cyclization of prochiral acyclic triones45 and47 and also the racemic tricarbonyl compounds54 to57 could also be carried out in theneat using S-proline as catalyst. The optically active enediones obtained in the above cyclizations could also be obtained directly from 1,3-diones or 2-hydroxymethylene cycloalkanones in a one-pot reaction with methyl vinyl ketone (MVK) and S-proline in the absence of solvents.¹³C NMR studies of the one-pot synthesis ofS-11 andS-14 reveal that the annulations involve initial formation of an acid-base complex followed by a Michael reaction and then an enantioselective cyclization. Such enantioselective cyclizations probably occur on the surface of S-proline crystals.     

SYNTHESIS OF 2,4-DISUBSTITUTED NORTROPINONE DERIVATIVES BY ALDOL CONDENSATION

2,4-Disubstituted nortropinone derivatives 2, with anticipated anticonvulsant activity, were synthesized by the reaction of N-substituted nortropinones, ethanol, 5N-NaOH, and aromatic aldehydes (R₁CHO).     

Total Synthesis of (±)-Isocembrene: A Tactic for Both Diene Construction and Macrocycle Formation

Abstract

The total synthesis of (±)-isocembrene 1, a naturally occurring cembrene diterpenoid, has been achieved via a unified, convergent and highly efficient strategy by imploying an intramolecular Stille sp²–sp² macrocyclization as the key step and it presents an ideal opportunity to extend the effectiveness of the tactic for both 1,3-diene construction and macrocycle formation.     

Utility and Synthetic Uses of Mannich Reaction: An Efficient Route for Synthesis of Thiadiazino‐[1,3,5][3,2‐a]benzimidazoles

The utilities of the Mannich reaction in synthetic organic chemistry are reviewed. The behaviors of Mannich reactions on several bifunctional heterocyclic compounds have been reported. A new class of heterocyclic compounds, thiadiazino[1,3,5][3,2‐a]benzimidazoles 12a–g, were obtained by reaction of 2‐mercaptobenzimidazole with primary aliphatic amines in a one‐step synthesis. An attempt to apply this reaction using primary aromatic amines lead to the formation of the well‐known Mannich bases 11a–g rather than the N‐substituted thiadiazines 13.     

Preparation and Reactions of 2-Oxa-6-thiabicyclo[3.2.0]-heptanes and 2-Oxa-5-thiabicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes from Pentoses

Abstract:

The preparation of the two diastereoisomeric 3-methoxy-2-oxa-6-thiabicyclo-[3.2.0]heptan-4-ols 4 and 5 from D-xylose 1 via methyl 2,3-anhydro-α-D-ribofuranoside and the corresponding β-anomer is described. Oxidation of 4 and 5 yields the sulfoxides 6 and 7 and the sulfones 8. – On the other hand, the two diastereoisomeric 3-methoxybicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-7-ols 11 and 12 are obtained from methyl 5-acetylthio-5-deoxy-2-O-mesyl-D-xylofuranosides 9 and 10 via Mitsunobu reaction and intramolecular cyclization. – The stereoisomeric counterparts of 4 and 5, 13 and 14, are obtained in only four steps from L-arabinose.     

Regioselective Synthesis of 3-Benzylthiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidones and 3-Benzyl-thiazolo[3,2-c]pyrimidones Through Palladium-Catalyzed Heteroannulation of Acetylenic Compounds

Abstract

The reaction of 2-(prop-2-ynylsulfanyl)pyrimidone 1 with various iodobenzenes in the presence of a palladium catalyst leads to regioselective cyclization to 3-benzylthiazolo [3,2-a] pyrimidones 3. The reaction of 4-(prop-2-ynylsulfanyl) pyrimidone 5 with various iodobenzenes in the same condition give the corresponding 3-benzylthiazolo[3,2-c]pyrimidones 6.     

SUBSTITUTED 4,5-DIOXO-1,3-DIAZA-2λ3,4λ4-DIPHOSPHOLANE AND RELATED COMPOUNDS

Abstract

Cyclization of 1 with 2 yielded the title compound 3, which was transformed into the corresponding 1,3,2,4-diazadiphospholanes 4 and 5 by using DMSO or sulfur respectively. The addition reaction of 3 with butanedione gave 3,4-di-oxo-1-phenyl-2,5-diaza-6,9-dioxa-1λ⁵,3λ⁴-diphosphaspiro[4,4]nonane 6. The structures of 3, 4 and 5 were confirmed by elemental analysis, IR, NMR and GC-MS. Although 6 could not be isolated in pure form because of its rapid decomposition, the ₃₁P NMR data indicated its existence. It was found that there were cis- and trans-isomers in 3, 4, 5 and 6.     

A NOVEL REDUCTIVE CYCLIZATION OF ARYLMETHYLIDENEMALONONITRILE PROMOTED BY LOW-VALENT TITANIUM

ABSTRACT

The intermolecular and intramolecular reductive coupling reactions of arylmethylidenemalononitriles induced by low-valent titanium have been studied. A possible reaction mechanism is proposed.     

Synthesis of thiiranylmethylamides from N(S)-allylthiooxamides

Abstract

The first representative of N¹-substituted N²-thiiranylmethylethaneamides has been synthesized from N¹-substituted N²-allylethaneamides. The formation of thiiranylmethylamides passes through bromine-induced cyclization of N-allylthioamide moiety followed by hydrolysis of 5-bromomethyl-1,3-thiazoline ring.