Cyclic carbonates synthesised from CO2: Applications,challenges and recent research trends

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Bleomycin: Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies

The subtleties of the structure and function of bleomycin A₂ ( 1 ), a clinically employed antitumor agent that derives its biological properties through the sequence‐selective cleavage of DNA in a process that is dependent on the metal ion and O₂, have been unraveled in a stepwise manner. Systematic modifications in the structure of 1 enabled many of the subtle functional roles of the individual subunits and their substituents in the efficiency, selectivity, and preference (double strand versus single strand) of DNA cleavage to be elucidated.     

立体选择性环氧醇还原重排反应研究-环状化合物1,3-二醇的新合成方法

路易斯酸催化下的环氧醇开环重排反应是极为重要的一类反应[1～3], 但是, 至目前所发现的反应都限于控制2个立体中心. 我们在前文[4]中报道了几个环氧醇在异丙醇铝(AIP)的作用下生成1,3-二醇的例子. 最近我们合成了一系列不同结构的底物, 对该反应进行了系统深入的研究, 得出了一些规律性的结果, 即在某些情况下能控制3个立体中心, 别的情况下至少能控制2个立体中心. 该反应还建立了一个立体控制的季碳中心. 我们认为该反应是一个极好的合成手性1,3-二醇特别是螺环二醇的新方法, 对于研究新的不对称反应催化剂具有重要的理论和应用价值[5], 本文对这一反应的初步结果进行了讨论.     

The Isocyanide–Cyanide Rearrangement; Mechanism and Preparative Applications

Until recently the isocyanide–cyanide rearrangement was of interest almost solely as an example of a unimolecular gas-phase reaction, and kinetic studies had been carried out in only a few simple cases. Kinetic measurements in solution were made possible only by the discovery and suppression of a parallel free-radical chain process which leads to the same products. The rate of the isomerization is almost independent of the structure of the starting material and of the substituents present. An exception is provided by extreme steric hindrance in three dimensions which, as in tris-α-substituted triptycyl isocyanides, leads to a considerable increase in the activation energy. The results can be interpreted in terms of a purely sigmatropic mechanism, as predicted by ab initio calculations. The preparative application of this rearrangement reaction requires the suppression of side reactions and can best be carried out by flash pyrolysis; yields are then almost quantitative. Allyl isocyanides react without allyl isomerization, optically active isocyanides with complete retention of configuration. New, economically interesting syntheses for the known nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ibuprofen and (S)-naproxene are described. The application of the useful synthetic building blocks, the optically active β-acyloxy cyanides, which are formed from optically active α-amino acids, will be demonstrated.     

Synthesis of Cyclic Carbonates from CO2 and Epoxides Catalyzed by Hexaalkylguanidinium Halides

Hexaalkylguanidinium halides exhibit an efficient catalytic activity in the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from epoxides and carbon dioxide. By this method cyclic carbonates can be obtained in a high yield and a high selectivity at a low temperature and atmospheric pressure. This procedure is easy for the product isolation and recycling of the catalyst.     

Stereocontrolled Construction of Complex Cyclic Ketones via Oxy-Cope Rearrangement

Convergency is a highly serviceable aspect of organic synthesis, particularly when its application is accompanied by high levels of chirality transfer and regiocontrol. A reaction that is notably well suited to these objectives is the oxy-Cope rearrangement. In addition, the benefits that can accrue from suitable condensation of β γ-unsaturated ketones with a vinyl organometallic and subsequent [3,3] sigmatropic shift are substantive enhancement in structural complexity and the ability to generate a myriad of polycyclic frameworks. Another profitable feature is the complementary regeneration of the carbonyl group in a new structural context. In view of the pivotal role played by the carbonyl functionality in synthetic transformations, reacquisition of such a reaction site translates into heightened chemical versatility. The trajectories followed by vinyl organometallics as they engage in 1,2 addition to ketones are gradually being understood. Proper diastereoselective control of this bond-making process, when coupled with full awareness of the chair or boat topography adopted during the ensuing oxy-Cope electronic reorganization, provides for exciting new strategy-level dimensions not often available in other contexts. The use of this two-step sequence as a prelude to a third chemical event clearly serves to expand the possibilities for molecular construction still more. While a considerable amount of the work to date has focused on the preparation of rather elaborate carbocyclic molecules, principally with a view to gaining access to complex natural products, the possibilities for heterocyclic synthesis are currently being accorded increased attention.     

Metalla-Claisen Rearrangement in Gold-Catalyzed [4+2] Reaction: A New Elementary Reaction Suggested for Future Reaction Design

We report here computational evidence for a metalla-Claisen rearrangement (MCR) in the case of gold-catalyzed [4+2] cycloaddition reaction of yne-dienes. The [4+2] reaction starts from exo cyclopropanation, followed by MCR and reductive elimination. The cyclopropane moiety formed in the first step is crucial for a low barrier of the MCR step. In addition, the importance of an appropriate combination of the tether group and the terminal substituent on alkyne in the yne-diene substrates was studied. The mechanism of rhodium-catalyzed [4+2] reaction of yne-dienes was also investigated to see whether an MCR mechanism is involved or not. The findings and new understanding hereby reported represent an important advance in the catalysis field.     

Single Atom Ring Contraction of Peptide Macrocycles Using Cornforth Rearrangement

Site-selective transformations of densely functionalized scaffolds have been a topic of intense interest in chemical synthesis. Herein we have repurposed the rarely used Cornforth rearrangement as a tool to effect a single-atom ring contraction in cyclic peptide backbones. Investigations into the kinetics of the rearrangement were carried out to understand the impact of electronic factors, ring size, and linker type on the reaction efficiency. Conformational analysis was undertaken and showed how subtle differences in the peptide backbone result in substrate-dependent reaction profiles. This methodology can now be used to perform conformation-activity studies. The chemistry also offers an opportunity to install building blocks that are not compatible with traditional C-to-N iterative synthesis of macrocycle precursors.     

Regiodivergent Asymmetric Pyridinium Additions: Mechanistic Insight and Synthetic Applications

A practical protocol for the first regiodivergent asymmetric addition of aryl and alkenyl organometallic reagents to substituted N-alkyl pyridinium heterocycles is described. The couplings proceed with high regiochemical and stereochemical selectivities, and provide access to chiral 1,2,3- and 1,3,4-trisubstituted dihydropyridine products, controlled by judicious choice of nitrogen activating agent. To this end, a correlation was found between the parameterized size of the activating group and the C2/C4 regioselectivity in the couplings. The utility of the described chemistry was demonstrated in two concise asymmetric syntheses of (+)-N-methylaspidospermidine and (−)-paroxetine.     

Metal-Free Deoxygenation of Amine N-Oxides: Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies

We report herein an unprecedented combination of light and P(III)/P(V) redox cycling for the efficient deoxygenation of aromatic amine N-oxides. Moreover, we discovered that a large variety of aliphatic amine N-oxides can easily be deoxygenated by using only phenylsilane. These practically simple approaches proceed well under metal-free conditions, tolerate many functionalities and are highly chemoselective. Combined experimental and computational studies enabled a deep understanding of factors controlling the reactivity of both aromatic and aliphatic amine N-oxides.     

Reaction of Orthometallated Perfluorocumyl Alkoxides with Sulfinyl Derivatives: Synthetic and Mechanistic Aspects

Abstract

The reaction of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-(p-tert-butyl)phenyl-2-propanol with n-butyl-lithium/N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) provides dilithioderivative 1b, which, upon reaction with thionyl chloride, gave cyclic and acyclic sulfites 3 and 4 as precursors of the sulfurane 2b with simultaneous formation of cyclic sulfinate 5. This ester was utilized for the preparation of asymmetrical spirosulfuranes 7 or ortho-perfluorocumylaryl(alkyl) sulfoxides 8. Attempts to obtain it as an optically active species are also mentioned.     

环型硫分子的从头算及其应用

通过对环型硫分子S6～S20同素异构体的实验结构分析,用从头算(ab initio)RHF/6-311G*(包括BLYP/6-311G* 和MP4/6-311G*)方法进行基态几何结构优化,获得了与实验结构相吻合的新的理论稳定构型.其中S18的两种变体S18(α)和S18(β)的能量相近,都是相互稳定的分子构型.通过计算,从理论上推测S20有D4点群的物相.还就对称性、偶极矩和红外振动光谱与分子构象的相互关系,以及环分子结构与化学活性之间的关系进行了讨论,获得了具有实验意义的结论.     

Enantioselective Synthesis of Chiral Amides by a Phosphoric Acid Catalyzed Asymmetric Wolff Rearrangement**

The enantioselective addition of potent nucleophiles to ketenes poses challenges due to competing background reactions and poor stereocontrol. Herein, we present a method for enantioselective phosphoric acid catalyzed amination of ketenes generated from α-aryl-α-diazoketones. Upon exposure to visible light, the diazoketones undergo Wolff rearrangement to generate ketenes. The phosphoric acid not only accelerates ketene capture by amines to form a single configuration of aminoenol intermediates but also promotes an enantioselective proton-transfer reaction of the intermediates to yield the products. Mechanistic studies elucidated the reaction pathway and explained how the catalyst expedited the transformation and controlled the enantioselectivity.     

Electron-Rich Oxycarbenes: New Synthetic and Catalytic Applications beyond Group 6 Fischer Carbene Complexes

Oxycarbenes have emerged as useful intermediates in synthetic chemistry. Compared to the widely studied oxycarbene metal complexes bearing Group 6 metals, the synthetic and catalytic applications of oxycarbenes beyond Group 6 Fischer carbene complexes are less explored because of the difficulty in controlling their reactivity and the need to use a stoichiometric amount of a presynthesized Group 6 metal carbene complex as the starting material. This Minireview summarizes early synthetic and catalytic applications of late-transition-metal oxycarbene complexes and highlights recent advances in free oxycarbene reactions and transition-metal-catalyzed reactions involving oxycarbenes. We hope this Minireview will inspire further developments in this emerging area.     

超临界二氧化碳中马来酸锌催化合成环状碳酸酯

在超临界二氧化碳中, 利用马来酸锌催化二氧化碳与环氧化物反应合成环状碳酸酯. 单独使用马来酸锌作为催化剂时, 对二氧化碳与环氧丙烷反应的催化活性较低, 而在DBU、DMAP、三乙胺、吡啶、咪唑或4-氨基吡啶等有机碱的存在下, 反应活性较高, 产物的收率得到明显提高. 有机碱作用的强弱顺序为DBU>Et3N>咪唑>4-氨基吡啶>DMAP>吡啶. 在压力为8 MPa, 温度110 ℃, 反应时间48 h条件下, 马来酸锌与DBU组成的二元催化系统可以催化二氧化碳与环氧丙烷反应, 得到83.4%产率的碳酸丙烯酯. 该二元系统也能催化其它环氧化物高产率地转化为相应的环状碳酸酯.     

Progress in Polymerization of Cyclic Esters: Mechanisms and Synthetic Applications

Recent advances in the controlled ring-opening polymerization of aliphatic cyclic esters are briefly reviewed. Particular attention is paid to the high molecular weight linear, branched, and star-shaped poly(lactide)s and poly(ε-caprolactone) synthesis. It is concluded that despite the plethora of initiating and/or catalytic systems applied for this purpose the best results so far were achieved with Al- and Sn(II) derivatives. Analytical methods employed for aliphatic polyesters of various architectures characterization, including SEC-MALLS, LC-CC, and fluorescence spectroscopy, are also discussed.     

包含ptC的Au(I)配合物催化烯丙基醋酸盐重排反应的理论研究

理论上,采用密度泛函理论研究两类包含平面四配位碳的Au(I)配合物([Au(C3H2BR)]⁺, R = Me, t-Bu)催化烯丙基醋酸盐的重排反应。计算结果表明,配合物[Au(C₃H₂BR)]+催化烯丙基醋酸盐重排反应相比较文献中报道的催化剂[Au(NHC)]⁺而言,能垒降低了9.2-11.7 kJ.mol^-1。因此,除了配体CO和NHC之外,配合物[Au(C₃H₂BR)]⁺中的新型配体将会在配位化学以及有机化学中具有应用潜力。     

A Novel Synthesis of Cyclic Polythioethers Using Liquid-Liquid Phase-Transfer Catalysis

The synthesis of cyclic polythioethers has been achieved by the reactions of dithiols with alkyl dihalides. Thiols are not only hard to handle owing to their unpleasant smell, but also they are easily oxidizable, thus it is not easy to obtain various dithiols. However, we have developed a procedure for the preparation cyclic polythioethers by the reaction of dithioiminium salts with alkyl dihalides using phase-transfer catalyst without the use of dithiols, and have examined the ion recognition of these compounds.     

Cyclic Haloiodanes: Syntheses,Applications and Fundamental Studies

Hypervalent iodine reagents are powerful tools in contemporary organic synthesis. They have found numerous applications in modern oxidative transformations. The unique reactivity of hypervalent iodine allows access to unconventional electrophilic synthons. For example, electrophilic halogenation chemistry has been greatly expanded by the study of various haloiodanes. Cyclic λ³-haloiodanes are versatile reagents which can promote reactions such as halogenations, halocyclizations and oxidations. Their peculiar reactivity sets them apart from traditional sources of electrophilic halogens. Furthermore, they offer a broad range of reactivities which have been exploited in more diversified transformations. This review summarizes the different syntheses and derivatives of these cyclic haloiodanes, their applications and mechanistic insights as well as the relevant computational, structural and kinetic studies.