Synthesis and characterization of 1-methyl-1-silaindane and 1-methyl-1-germaindane

New synthetic routes to 1-methyl-1-silaindane (1b) and 1-methyl-1-germaindane (1b) were developed and the desired products were obtained in good isolated yield. Compounds 1a and 1b were fully characterized by mass spectroscopy, ¹H and ¹³C{¹H} NMR, and infrared spectroscopy.     

The steric hindrance controlled [2]pseudorotaxanes constructed by V-type stilbene dyes⊂CB[7]

In this paper, five V-type stilbene dyes (VD, 1a-1e) that had unchanged dimethylamino phenylethenyl (DMPE) arm as inclusive location with CB[7] and another arm with different steric hindrance aryloxyethyl (AE) group were designed and synthesized. Their inclusive characteristics and stability to CB[7] were studied. Fluorescence spectroscopy and ¹H NMR method were used respectively to study the inclusive characteristics of 1a?CB[7], 1b?CB[7], 1c?CB [7], 1d?CB[7] and 1e?CB[7]. Fitting curves results of fluorescent titration indicated that 1:1 complexes between CB[7] and VD were constructed, and their inclusive constants were calculated respectively. The order of inclusive constants K_1a?CB[7]> K_1b?CB[7]> K_1c?CB[7] > K_1d?CB[7] was consistent with the magnitude of the steric hindrance, however, 1e did not include with CB[7]. Therefore, a series of steric hindrance controlled [2]pseudorotaxanes were constructed.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Acrylonitrile-EPDM-1-Vinylnaphthalene Graft Terpolymer

Abstract

The graft copolymerizations of acrylonitrile (AN) and 1-vinyl-naphthalene (1-VN) onto ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM) were carried out with benzoyl peroxide (BPO) as an initiator in toluene. The effects of the mole ratio of 1-VN to AN, initiator concentration, reaction time, reaction temperature, and EPDM concentration on the graft copolymerizations were examined. The synthesized graft terpolymers, acrylonitrile-EPDM-1-vinylnaphthalene (AEV₁), were identified by IR spectra. The thermal stability and tensile strength of AEV₁ were greatly improved compared with those of ABS. The light resistance and weatherability of AEV₁ were better than those of ABS when subjected to UV light for longer than 96 hours.     

Efficient routes to optically active azido-, amino-, di-azido- and di-amino-cyclitols with chiro- and allo-configuration from myo-inositol

Efficient routes to hitherto unknown 1d-2,5-di-azido-di-deoxy-allo-inositol, 1d-2,5-di-amino-di-deoxy-allo-inositol, 1l-1-azido-1-deoxy-chiro-inositol and 1l-1-amino-1-deoxy-chiro-inositol were developed by using cheaply available myo-inositol as the starting material. Preliminary investigations on the enzyme inhibitory properties were done. The methodology reported is amenable to gram scale synthesis and thus can find application in natural product synthesis.     

VICINAL DIBROMO-1-HYDROXYPHOSPHOLANE 1-OXIDES

Abstract

2,3-Dibromo-1-hydroxyphospholane 1-oxide and 3,4-dibromo-1-hydroxyphospholane 1-oxide were prepared in high yield by bromine addition to 1-hydroxyphosphol-2-ene 1-oxide or 1-hydroxyphosphol-3-ene 1-oxide, respectively. Both compounds were characterized by ¹H, ³¹P and ¹³C nmr, IR, Laser Raman and mass spectrometry.     

Synthesis of new analogues of diphenylpyraline

1-Unsubstituted 4-dimethylamino-5,6-dihydropyridine-2(1H)-thiones were converted to isomeric piperidin-4-ols which were separated and N-methylated to 2-substituted 1-methylpiperidin-4-ols. Their 1-phenyl analogues were prepared from 4-dimethylamino-5,6-dihydro-1-phenylpyridine-2(1H)-thiones. After their conversion to dihydro-1-phenylpyridin-4(1H)-ones the hydrogenation gave isomeric 1-phenylpiperidin-4-ols which were separated. O-Alkylation of the 1-substituted piperidin-4-ols by various methods yielded 2-substituted analogues of diphenylpyraline. Their antimycobacterial activity was examined. The configurations and conformations of the piperidine derivatives were investigated by NMR spectroscopy.     

Fermented Oyster Extract Attenuated Dexamethasone-Induced Muscle Atrophy by Decreasing Oxidative Stress

It is well known that oxidative stress induces muscle atrophy, which decreases with the activation of Nrf2/HO-1. Fermented oyster extracts (FO), rich in γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and lactate, have shown antioxidative effects. We evaluated whether FO decreased oxidative stress by upregulating Nrf2/HO-1 and whether it decreased NF-κB, leading to decreased IL-6 and TNF-α. Decreased oxidative stress led to the downregulation of Cbl-b ubiquitin ligase, which increased IGF-1 and decreased FoxO3, atrogin1, and Murf1, and eventually decreased muscle atrophy in dexamethasone (Dexa)-induced muscle atrophy animal model. For four weeks, mice were orally administered with FO, GABA, lactate, or GABA+Lactate, and then Dexa was subcutaneously injected for ten days. During Dexa injection period, FO, GABA, lactate, or GABA+Lactate were also administered, and grip strength test and muscle harvesting were performed on the day of the last Dexa injection. We compared the attenuation effect of FO with GABA, lactate, and GABA+lactate treatment. Nrf2 and HO-1 expressions were increased by Dexa but decreased by FO; SOD activity and glutathione levels were decreased by Dexa but increased by FO; NADPH oxidase activity was increased by Dexa but decreased by FO; NF-κB, IL-6, and TNF-α activities were increased by Dexa were decreased by FO; Cbl-b expression was increased by Dexa but restored by FO; IGF-1 expression was decreased by Dexa but increased by FO; FoxO3, Atrogin-1, and MuRF1 expressions were increased by Dexa but decreased by FO. The gastrocnemius thickness and weight were decreased by Dexa but increased by FO. The cross-sectional area of muscle fiber and grip strength were decreased by Dexa but increased by FO. In conclusion, FO decreased Dexa-induced oxidative stress through the upregulation of Nrf2/HO-1. Decreased oxidative stress led to decreased Cbl-b, FoxO3, atrogin1, and MuRF1, which attenuated muscle atrophy.     

Synthesis of novel 6-(substituted amino)-4-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-1-phenyl-2(1H)-pyridinones via azo coupling

Abstract  

6-(Substituted amino)-4-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-1-phenyl-2(1H)-pyridinones were prepared from β-aryl glutaconic acid, which, on fusion with aniline, results in 4-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-1-phenylpyridine-2,6(1H,5H)-dione. This, on further treatment with phosphorus oxychloride gave 6-chloro-4-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-1-phenyl-2(1H)-pyridinone, and further treatment with secondary amines yielded 6-(substituted amino)-4-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-1-phenyl-2(1H)-pyridinones. These were subjected to azo coupling with different aryldiazonium chlorides furnishing two isomers, which were separated by column chromatography. All compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, and use of IR and NMR spectral data, and were evaluated for antimicrobial activity.     

Complete assignment of NMR data of 22 phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles' derivatives

Complete assignment of ¹H and ¹³C NMR chemical shifts and J(¹H/¹H and ¹H/¹⁹F) coupling constants for 22 1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles' derivates were performed using the concerted application of ¹H 1D and ¹H, ¹³C 2D gs‐HSQC and gs‐HMBC experiments. All 1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles' derivatives were synthesized as described by Finar and co‐workers. The formylated 1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles' derivatives were performed under Duff's conditions. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Preparation of two 1-phenyl-chlorofluoropropenes

1-Phenyl-2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and 1-phenyl-l,2-dichloro- 3,3,3-trifluoropropene were prepared from 1-phenyl-3,3,3- -trifluoropropene by a chlorination-dehydrochlorination sequence. Intermediate 1-phenyl-l,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane and 1-phenyl-1,2,2-trichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane were also isolated. All compounds were characterised by elemental analysis, boiling points, ¹H and ¹⁹F NMR spectra.     

Novel Mannich bases with strong carbonic anhydrases and acetylcholinesterase inhibition effects: 3-(aminomethyl)-6-{3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acryloyl}-2(3H)-benzoxazolones

In this study, a new series of Mannich bases, 3-(aminomethyl)-6-{3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acryloyl}-2( 3H )-benzoxazolones ( 1a–g ), were synthesized by the Mannich reaction. Inhibitory effects of the newly synthesized compounds towards carbonic anhydrases (CAs) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzymes were evaluated to find out new potential drug candidate compounds. According to the inhibitory activity results, K_i values of the compounds 1 and 1a–g were in the range of 12.3 ± 1.2 to 154.0 ± 9.3 nM against hCA I, and they were in the range of 8.6 ± 1.9 to 41.0 ± 5.5 nM against hCA II. Ki values of acetazolamide (AZA) that was used as a reference compound were 84.4 ± 8.4 nM towards hCA I and 59.2 ± 4.8 nM towards hCA II. K_i values of the compounds 1 and 1a–g were in the range of 35.2 ± 2.0 to 158.9 ± 33.5 nM towards AChE. K_i value of Tacrine (TAC), the reference compound, was 68.6 ± 3.8 nM towards AChE. Furthermore, docking studies were done with the most potent compounds 1d , 1g , and 1f (in terms of hCA I, hCA II, and AChE inhibition effects, respectively) to determine the binding profiles of the series with these enzymes. Additionally, the prediction of ADME profiles of the compounds pointed out that the newly synthesized compounds had desirable physicochemical properties as lead compounds for further studies.     

Pancreatic lipase-inhibiting triterpenoid saponins from Gypsophila oldhamiana

Three new triterpenoid saponins, gypsosaponins A-C (1-3), were isolated from the roots of Gypsophila oldhamiana (Caryophyllaceae). Their structures were established as 3-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-->2)-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1-->3)]-beta-D-glucuronopyranosyl quillaic acid 28-O-alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl-(1-->2)-alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl-(1-->3)-beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1-->4)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)-beta-D-fucopyranoside (1), 3-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-->2)-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1-->3)]-methyl-beta-D-glucuronopyranosyl gypsogenin 28-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-->3)-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1-->4)]-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)-beta-D-fucopyranoside (2), and 23-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl gypsogenic acid 28-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-->3)-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-->6)]-beta-D-glucopyranoside (3), on the basis of various spectroscopic analyses and chemical degradations. The biological activities of 1-3 were examined inhibitory activity against pancreatic lipase, which showed inhibition of 58.2%, 99.2% and 50.3% at concentration of 1 mg/ml, respectively.     

IR Study of Complexation in the System 1,10-Phenanthroline-LiClO4 (NaClO4)-Acetone

By ab initio calculations, the molecular geometries of 1,10-phenanthroline and its 1 : 1 and 1 : 2 complexes with lithium and sodium ions were optimized, and the frequencies and intensities of normal modes of these species were evaluated. The experimentally observed bands were assigned on the basis of the calculation results. The concentration dependences of the IR spectra of the system 1,10-phenanthroline-LiClO₄ (NaClO₄)-acetone-d ₆ (Cphen 0.05, Csalt from 0 to 1 M) were interpreted. The formation of the 1 : 1 and 1 : 2 complexes was confirmed spectroscopically.     

The solid-liquid phase diagrams of binary mixtures of even saturated fatty alcohols

This study is part of a work developed in the author's research group on the solid-liquid equilibrium of fatty substances. The phase diagrams of the following fatty alcohol systems were determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC): 1-octanol + 1-dodecanol, 1-octanol + 1-tetradecanol, 1-decanol + 1-tetradecanol, 1-decanol + 1-hexadecanol and 1-dodecanol + 1-octadecanol. The liquidus lines of three of these systems were previously reported in the literature but the other two systems were never published. Moreover other transitions, in addition to the eutectic temperature, were also detected in all the systems. A region of solid solution at the extreme left of the phase diagrams was observed for all the binary mixtures. Polarized light microscopy was used to complement the characterization of the systems for a full grasp of the phase diagrams. The solid-liquid equilibrium was modeled using the Margules 2-suffix, Margules 3-suffix, NRTL and UNIFAC Dortmund equations.     

Thermal behaviour of anhydrous, dihydrate and (2/1) ethanol forms of 1-O-α- -glucopyranosyl- -mannitol

The melting points of anhydrous 1-O-α- -glucopyranosyl- -mannitol, 1-O-α- -glucopyranosyl- -mannitol dihydrate and a new compound, 1-O-α- -glucopyranosyl- -mannitol-ethanol (2/1) were determined using differential scanning calorimetry. The melting onset values were 169.2 (3), 104.3 (18) and 158.7 (9), respectively, and the melting peak values were 171.4 (5), 107.9 (15) and 160.1 (6), respectively. 1-O-α- -glucopyranosyl- -mannitol dihydrate and 1-O-α- -glucopyranosyl- -mannitol-ethanol (2/1) decompose to anhydrous form when heated at slow heating rates.According to TG-FTIR measurements, 1-O-α- -glucopyranosyl- -mannitol-ethanol (2/1) lost its ethanol in the 110–190°C range, and 1-O-α- -glucopyranosyl- -mannitol dihydrate lost its crystal water in the 60–210°C range. After removal of ethanol and crystal water, both decomposed in air totally as carbohydrates usually do, forming lower hydrocarbons with OH-groups, CO₂ and H₂O.     

Inclusion abilities towards hexyne isomers by co-crystallization with extended V-shaped host molecule

Disubstituted adamantane derivative possessing chloropyrazine (1) was synthesized and used as an extended V-shaped host molecule for the preparation of inclusion crystals containing hexyne isomers. The crystallization of 1 with 3-hexyne or 2-hexyne in chloroform provided co-crystals (1a, 1b) with 1:2 host:guest complexation stoichiometry, whereas guest-free crystals (1c) were produced in the case of 1-hexyne. In the co-crystals, the dimers built from 1 through CH···O interaction were arranged into a molecular network through multiple intermolecular interactions, and the guest molecules were accommodated within the cavity built from four molecules of 1. From the crystallization of equimolar binary mixtures of 3-hexyne or 2-hexyne and 1-hexyne in the presence of 1, co-crystals 1a and 1b were supplied, respectively. Competition experiments revealed that the selectivity order of 1 for the hexyne isomers was 3-hexyne and 2-hexyne ≫ 1-hexyne.     

Cytotoxic and Antiproliferative Effects of Diarylheptanoids Isolated from Curcuma comosa Rhizomes on Leukaemic Cells

Curcuma comosa belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. In this study, two natural compounds were isolated from C. comosa, and their structures were determined using nuclear magnetic resonance. The isolated compounds were identified as 7-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5-hydroxy-1-phenyl-(1E)-1-heptene (1) and trans-1,7-diphenyl-5-hydroxy-1-heptene (2). Compound 1 showed the strongest cytotoxicity effect against HL-60 cells, while its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties were stronger than those of compound 2. Compound 1 proved to be a potent antioxidant, compared to ascorbic acid. Neither compounds had any effect on red blood cell haemolysis. Furthermore, compound 1 significantly decreased Wilms’ tumour 1 protein expression and cell proliferation in KG-1a cells. Compound 1 decreased the WT1 protein levels in a time- and dose- dependent manner. Compound 1 suppressed cell cycle at the S phase. In conclusion, compound 1 has a promising chemotherapeutic potential against leukaemia.     

A Vanadium Porphyrin with Temperature‐Dependent Phase Transformation: Synthesis,Crystal Structures,Supramolecular Motifs and Properties

A vanadium porphyrin, V(O)TMeOPP ( 1 ; TMeOPP=5, 10, 15, 20‐tetrakis(4‐methoxyphenyl)‐21 H, 23H‐porphyrin), has been synthesized by solvothermal reactions and characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffractions at room temperature and low temperature to reveal two different structures 1R and 1L , respectively. Both 1R and 1L crystallized in the orthorhombic system, but their space groups were different: Pbca and Pca2₁ for 1R and 1L , respectively. The cell parameters of a, b, and c were different and the cell volume of 1R was larger than that of 1L by circa 200 ų. 1R and 1L were characteristic of an isolated motif with a five‐coordinate vanadium(IV) ion and a saddle‐distorted nonplanar porphyrin macrocycle. Molecules of 1R were interconnected through hydrogen‐bonding interactions to yield a 3D framework; whilst for the low‐temperature phase 1L , there were more hydrogen‐bonding interactions that link the molecules to construct a more‐complex 3D supramolecular network. In a solution of acetone, the title compound exhibited purple and green colors at room temperature and low temperature, respectively, which is unprecedented for vanadium porphyrins. The spectral data of UV/Vis, FT‐IR, and MALDI‐TOF‐MS of 1R and 1L are reported together with the electrochemical data.     

Syntheses of Chiral Phosphazenes with Stereogenic Centers: NMR Behavior in the Presence of a Chiral Solvating Agent

The condensation reactions of tetrachloro mono ( 1 and 2 ) and bisferrocenyl spirocyclotriphosphazenes ( 3 – 5 ) with morpholine in tetrahydrofuran gave the partly morpholino‐substituted ferrocenylphosphazenes. When the reactions were carried out with equal amounts of 1 – 5 and morpholine, the mono‐substituted ferrocenylphosphazenes ( 1a, 3a–5a ) formed as the major product. While the reactions were made with 1 equiv of 1–5 and 2 equiv of morpholine, the corresponding geminal–phosphazenes ( 1b–5b ) were isolated. In addition, the condensation reactions of 1 equiv of 1–5 and 3 equiv of morpholine resulted in the formation of di‐( 1b–5b ), tri‐( 2c–5c ), and tetra‐substituted phosphazenes. The tri‐substituted compounds were isolated as major products. Some new phosphazenes have stereogenic P center(s). The stereogenic properties of 1a and 2c were investigated using ³¹P nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy in the presence of the chiral solvating agent; (S)‐(+)‐2,2,2‐trifluoro‐1‐(9′‐anthryl)ethanol. The structures of all the phosphazenes were characterized by one‐dimensional ¹H, ¹³C, and ³¹P NMR, and two‐dimensional heteronuclear single quantum coherence spectral data. The salient spectral properties of the phosphazenes were presented.     

Saponins and other constituents from the leaves of Aralia elata

A new triterpenoid saponin, together with five known saponins, were isolated from the nonpolar n-hexane fraction of the leaves of Aralia elata. The structure of the new saponin, durupcoside C, was elucidated as hederagenin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->3)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->3)-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside on the basis of spectroscopic analysis. The known saponins were characterized as 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->2)-alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl hederagenin 28-O-beta-D-xylopyranosyl(1-->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester, hederagenin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->2)-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside, oleanolic acid 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->2)-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside, hederagenin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->2)-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside (alpha-hederin), and hederagenin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl(1-->3)-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside (collinsonidin). In addition, two known lipids, Arisaema glyceride 3 and ceramide mixtures were also isolated and characterized. Collinsonidin and two known lipids were isolated for the first time from this plant.