Group-theoretical Foundations for the Concept of Mandalas as Diagrammatical Expressions for Characterizing Symmetries of Stereoisomers

Group-theoretical foundations for the concept of mandalas have been formulated algebraically and diagrammatically in order to reinforce the spread of the unit-subduced-cycle-index (USCI) approach (S. Fujita, Symmetry and Combinatorial Enumeration in Chemistry, Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg, 1991). Thus, after the introducton of right coset representations (RCR) (H\)G and left coset representations (LCR) G(/H) for the group G and its subgroup H, a regular body of G-symmetry is defined as a diagrammatical expression for a right regular representation (C ₁\)G, which is an extreme case of RCRs. The |G| substitution positions of the regular body as a reference are numbered in accord with the numbering of the elements of G and segmented into |G|/|H| of H-segments, which are governed by the RCR (H\)G. By regarding each H-segment as a substitution position, the H-segmented regular body is reduced into a reduced regular body, which can be regarded as a secondary skeleton for generating a molecule. The reference regular body (or H-segmented one) is operated by every symmetry operations of G to generate regular bodies (or H-segmented ones), which are placed on the vertices of a hypothetical regular body of G-symmetry. The resulting diagram (a nested regular body) is called a mandala (or a reduced mandala), which is a diagrammatical expression for specifying the G-symmetry of a molecule. The effect of a K-subduction on the regular bodies of a mandala (or a reduced mandala) results in the K-assemblage of the mandala (or the reduced mandala), where the resulting K-assemblies governed by the LCR G(/K) construct a |G|/|K|-membered orbit, which corresponds to a molecule of K-symmetry. The sphericity of the RCR (or the LCR) is used to characterize symmetrical properties of substitution positions and those of stereoisomers. The fixed-point vector for each mandala (or reduced mandala) in terms of row view and the number of fixed points of K-assembled mandalas (or K-assembled reduced mandalas) in terms of column view are compared to accomplish combinatorial enumeration of stereoisomers. The relationship between a mandala and a reordered multiplication table is discussed.     

Anomeric O-Alkylation of O-Acetyl-Protected Sugars

Abstract

Anomeric O-alkylation of 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-protected glucose, galactose, and mannose (1a-c) and of hepta-O-acetyllactose 5 with decyl triflate (2) in the presence of NaH as the base and in DME or DEE as solvents afforded directly decyl glycosides 3a-c and 5, respectively, in good yields. The anomeric diastereo control is temperature dependent, furnishing at room temperature preferentially the β-anomers. Similarly, reaction of 5 with the triflate 8 of the spacer 7 or with the triflate 10 or nonaflate 11 of 3-O-protected sphingosine 9 gave at room temperature mainly β-lactosides 12 and 13, respectively. Thus, important intermediates for the synthesis of amphiphilic carbohydrate derivatives and for glycoconjugate synthesis are readily accessible.     

Zur Reaktivität 4,5-ungesättigter 3-Oxoalkannitrile gegenüberMichael-Acceptoren

The 3-oxonitrile1 as well as the 2-benzylidene-3-oxonitrile4 on reaction with benzylidenemalononitrile or malononitrile, respectively, afford 2-amino-4H-pyran derivative3 in high yield. In contrast, reactions of1 and4 with ethyl benzylidenecyanoacetate (6) or ethylcyanoacetate, respectively, predominantly lead to a carbocyclic compound, which is also obtained as main product on attempted condensation of1 with benzaldehyde. Based on spectroscopic data, structure5 is proposed for the novel compound; its formation is interpreted in terms of piperidine-catalysed addition of1 to4 and subsequent intramolecularMichael addition. Reaction mechanisms for the conversion of1 and6 or4 and ethylcyanoacetate to5 are discussed.

Herrn Univ. Prof. Dr. Dr. h c.K. Kratzl zum 70. Geburtstag gewidmet.     

A Simple Synthesis of 2-Phenylethynyl- and 2-Phenylthioethynyl-2-substituted Phenylacetonitriles Under Phase-Transfer Catalytic (PTC) Conditions

The efficient synthesis of 2-phenylethynyl- or 2-phenylthioethynyl-2-substituted phenylacetonitriles 4 and 5 from nitriles 3 and substituted dichloroethenes 1 or 2, respectively, in the presence of 50% aqueous sodium hydroxide and tetrabutylammonium hydrogen sulphate (TBAHS) as a catalyst (phase-transfer catalysis, PTC), has been accomplished.     

A comparative physicochemical study of unsymmetrical indium phthalocyanines in the presence of magnetic nanoparticles or quantum dots

Asymmetric indium phthalocyanine (3, containing an NH₂ group) was conjugated (via an amide bond) to magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) functionalized with carboxylic acid or glutathione-capped CdTe/ZnSe/ZnO quantum dots to form 3-MNPs or 3-QDs. Techniques such as time-resolved fluorescence measurements, transmission electron microscopy, XPS, elemental analysis, FTIR, NMR (¹H, ¹³C, and cozy), electronic spectroscopy, as well as mass spectroscopy were employed to characterize 3 and its nanoconjugates. The phthalocyanine conjugated to quantum dot (3-QDs) possesses the lowest Ф_pd higher Ф_? and Ф_T as well as longer triplet lifetimes compares to 3-MNPs and free phthalocyanine.     

SELECTIVE ALKYLATION/ACYLATION OF DI- OR TRIANIONS: EXPEDITIOUS DERIVATIZATION OF ENDOTHELIN ANTAGONISTS[1]

ABSTRACT

Sitaxsentan sodium (1, TBC11251Na) is an ET_A selective endothelin antagonist under clinical development for pulmonary arterial hypertension and congestive heart failure. Second generation compounds, as exemplified by TBC2576 (2) are currently under development in our laboratories. To rapidly access analogs of 1 and 2, a route was developed for the selective alkylation or acylation of the corresponding di- or trianions derived from these two highly functionalized compounds. We report here on this straightforward, yet effective, procedure consisting of treating the di- or trianions with an excess amount of electrophiles, followed by a rapid quench. In this manner, selective alkylation or acylation of 1 and 2 was achieved with satisfactory yields.     

Computer-aided molecular modeling and design of DNA-inserting molecules

Summary Intercalators are molecules capable of sliding between base pairs without disturbing the overall stacking pattern. In addition, there may exist molecules capable of inserting into a base pair thereby disrupting the hydrogen bonds and replacing them with new hydrogen bonds. A molecule probably capable of inserting, i.e., an insertor, is the diketopiperazine cyclo-[Gly-Gly] (1). A barbiturate (2), alloxan (3), a pyrimidine derivative (4) and a hydantoin (5) were also studied as possible insertors. Furthermore, molecules such as ethyleneurea (6), succinimide (7), as well as a malonamide derivative (8) and oxamide derivatives (9–11) were studied in order to investigate the arrangement and the number of hydrogen bonds necessary for insertion. Molecules 12–14 were designed and studied for their capacity to act as bisinsertors and/or bisintercalators. These molecules feature two diketopiperazine moieties which are connected via a diphenyl(thio)ether, i.e., 12 and 13, or a bisphenol A spacer, i.e., 14. The latter molecule (14) seems a promising candidate as a bisinsertor.     

Reactions of Per-O-Acetylglucosyl Isothiocyanate with Enamines. A Route for the Synthesis of Pyrimidine Nucleosides

Abstract

The reaction of 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl isothiocyanate with enamines in basic medium to form the glucosylthioamides 9-16, the glucosylthiourea 17, and the nucleoside analogue 18 is reported. The N-halogenophenyl-(1-3, 5-7) and the N-(3,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-(4,8) enaminoesters or enaminones were prepared as precursors for 9-18. The treatment of several of the prepared glucosylthioamides with thiophosgene yields dithioxopyrimidine nucleosides (19-22) with the sugar ring on position 3 of the heterocycle. Glucosylamides are isolated as byproducts. The enamino moieties of the prepared glucosylthioamides and glycosylamides have the EEE configuration and the thioamide or amide bond the Z, anti geometry.     

Stereoselective Glycosidic Coupling Reactions of Fully Benzylated 1,2-Anhydro Sugars with N-Tosyl- or N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-l-serine Methyl Ester

Abstract

The glycosidic coupling reaction of 1,2-anhydro-3,4,6-tri-O-benzyl-β-d-mannopyranose (7), 1,2-anhydro-3,4,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-d-galactopyranose (21), and 1,2-anhydro-3,4-di-O-benzyl-α-d-xylopyranose (18) with N-tosyl- (10) or N-benzyloxycarbonyl- (11) L-serine methyl ester provides a new stereocontrolled synthesis of 1,2-trans linked glycopeptides. The 1,2-anhydro sugars are shown to react smoothyl with 10 or 11 in the presence of Lewis acid (ZnCl₂ or AgOTf) as well as powdered 4A molecular sieves in CH₂Cl₂ at room temperature to afford glycosyl serine derivatives with high stereoselectivity and high yield in less than 30 min. An improved method using 2-O-acetyl-3,4,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-d-mannopyranosyl chloride (6) as the key intermediate for ring closure was applied for the synthesis of 1,2-anhydro-3,4,6-tri-O-benzyl-β-d-mannopyranose.     

Versatile Cycloaddition Reactions of 1-Alkyl-1,2-Diphospholes

Abstract

The reactivity of 1-alkyl-1,2-diphospholes in cycloaddition reactions with dienes, dienophiles or 1,3-dipoles was examined. 1-Alkyl-1,2-diphospholes (2 ) exhibit dual reactivity and act as diene toward maleic acid derivatives or as dienophiles with 2,3-dimethyl-1,3-butadiene. The 1-alkenyl-1,2-diphospholes (4 ) are readily involved in intramolecular [4 + 2] cycloaddition reactions leading to cage phosphines (5 ). Interaction of 1-alkyl-1,2-diphospholes (2) with 1,3-dipolar reagents (diphenyldiazomethane and nitrones) results in formation of the bicyclic phosphiranes (8) and dimers of 1-alkyl-1,2-diphosphole oxides (9) or bicyclic phosphine oxides (10) with a β-lactam moiety depending on temperature.     

Synthesis of C(2)Halomethyl Substituted Derivatives of 2,3-Dihydro-1,3-benzoxaz-4-ones

In the pursuit of biologically active compounds we required as a key intermediate 2,3-dihydro- 1,3-benzoxaz-bones having a halomethylene moiety at C(2), i.e. 3 (R₂ = H or alkyl, R₃ = CH₂X). The standard procedure for the preparation of this class of compounds is the condensation of salicylamide derivatives 1 with the proper aldehyde^1-5 and ketone^5,6. Usually, hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid is used as catalyst and the water formed is cocornmittently removed using a dehydrating agent or by azeotropic destillation⁷. These procedures did not serve our purpose as the required α-substituted aldehyde or ketone as such is unstable under the conditions employed. Here we report that employment of acetals and ketals 2 affords the desired compound 3; yields are appreciable when the proper reaction conditions are used.     

Syntheses of Potential Degradation Products of Phenylephrine in OTC Products

Compound 1 and 2 are potential major degradants in over the counter (OTC) products containing phenylephrine HCl and dexbrompheniramine maleate or chlorpheniramine maleate. Compound 2 matches the unknown peak in the solution of stressed active and excipient and thus was identified as the correct degradation product. Whether the degradation product is racemic or chiral is not known. This article describes synthesis of both compounds. Compound 2 will be useful as an analytical standard for quantitative analysis of the major degradant in OTC products of phenylephrine HCl and dexbrompheniramine maleate or chlorpheniramine maleate.     

A Simple Synthesis of C-Glucosides Related to the Antitumor Agent Etoposide

Abstract

The synthesis of four new lignan derivatives 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b related to the anticancer agent etoposide has been accomplished. In these compounds a methylene or ethylene group of a C-glucoside separates the glucosidic moiety as present in etoposide (1) from its lignan aglycone bonded by an ethereal function. The key step in the synthesis involves the reaction of a benzylated alditol 4 or 5 and the unprotected 4′-demethylepipodophyllotoxin (6).     

Synthesis of Poly(Ethylene Glycol)–Supported (R)-BINOL Derivatives and Their First Application in Enantioselective Mukaiyama Aldol Reactions

The Mukaiyama aldol reaction of 2-styryl-oxazole-4-carbaldehyde (1) as model substrate with S-ketene silyl acetal 2 catalyzed by poly(ethylene glycol)-supported binaphthyl-derived chiral titanium(IV) complexes afforded the corresponding aldol product in good to excellent yields and enantioselectivities up to 94% ee. The chemical yields and/or the enantioselectivities are enhanced by generating the active catalyst from Ti(OiPr)₄, polymer-supported ligands (R)-6 or (R)-8, and chiral or achiral promoters. Pyrrolidine derivative (S)-13 and trifluoromethyl-substituted phenol 12 are the most efficient additives found.     

溴代芳香碳糖苷的高效合成方法

首先在三氟乙酸银和无水四氯化锡体系中合成芳香碳糖苷2-(2,3,4,6-四-O-乙酰基-β-D-吡喃糖)-1,4-二甲氧基苯(4a和4b), 再以弱路易斯酸硝酸铵为催化剂, 使用N-溴代丁二酰亚胺(NBS)在温和条件下溴化4a和4b, 高产率地得到2-(2,3,4,6-四-O-乙酰基-β-D-吡喃糖)-5-溴-1,4-二甲氧基苯(1a和1b); 讨论了NBS和硝酸铵的用量对溴化反应的影响, 并对产物的NMR进行了解析.     

Concave Reagents 25: Transition Metal Complexes of Concave 1,10-Phenanthrolines as Catalysts for [4 + 2]-Cycloadditions. Ligand Effects on the Exo/Endo-Selectivity

Abstract

Acryloyl pyrazoles 5 undergo cycloaddition with cyclopentadienes 6 to give new norbornenes 7 if the reaction is catalyzed by transition metal ions like Co²⁺ or Ni²⁺. The exo/endo-selectivity can be shifted towards exo by supramolecular control of the transition state using (concave) 1,10-phenanthrolines 1 or 2 as ligands. The products have been fully characterized.     

γ-Oxo Carboxylic Acids in Heterocyclic Synthesis IV. Synthesis of Some Pyridazines Containing Phthalyl and Tosyl Amino Acids Using Dcc as the Condensing Agent

The 3(2H)-oxo-, 3(2H)-thioxo- or 3-amino-pyridazine derivatives 4, 6 and 7 were coupled with N-phthalyl- or N-tosyl-amino acids in one-step using N,N′-dicyclohexyl-carbodiimide as the condensing agent to furnish the corresponding 3-(N-phthalyl- or N-tosyl-aminoacyl)pyridazine derivatives 8–10 respectively. Hydrazinolysis of the N-phthalyl derivatives in methanol yielded the corresponding unprotected derivatives 11–13. The antibacterial activities of the prepared compounds were tested.

     

Addition Reactions of Glycal Esters: Access to Glycosyl Donors of Kdo,d-glycero-d-talo- and d-glycero-d-galacto-2-Octulosonic Acid Residues

ABSTRACT

Addition reactions of O-acetylated glycal esters of Kdo mono-, α-(2→8)- and α-(2→4)- linked Kdo disaccharide derivatives 1a - c with NIS in acetic acid afforded good yields of trans-diaxial as well as minor amounts of trans-diequatorial and cis-configured 2-O-acetyl-3-deoxy-3-iodo derivatives, which were efficiently reduced with Bu₃SnH/AIBN to give the corresponding per-O-acetylated Kdo methyl ester derivatives. Similar reactions of 1a with NBS or NCS furnished the trans-diaxial 2-O-acetyl-3-bromo-3-deoxy- as well as 3-chloro-3-deoxy derivatives as the main products. Reaction of 1a with NBS in aqueous MeCN provided the 2,3-trans-bromohydrin derivative 11c, which upon treatment with DBU in MeCN gave the elimination product 11 and the α-2,3-anhydro derivative 12 as a suitable donor of glycosides with D-glycero-D-talo- or D-glycero-D-galacto configuration, respectively.     

A Benzylation Study of 2,3-Dichloronaphthazarin

Depending on different reaction time and temperature employed, benzylation of 2,3-dichloronaphthazarin (I) using silver oxide as the catalyst can form either exclusively 5,8-dibenzyloxy-6,7-dichloronaphthalene-1,4-dione (II), or exclusively 5-benzyloxy-2,3-dichloro-8-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione (IV); or a mixture of II and 5,8-dibenzyloxy-2,3-dichloronaphthalene-1,4-dione (III). Structures of these compounds were identified by nmr analysis.