A facile synthesis of 3,4-homoadamantanediol via the reaction of 1-adamantyl triflate with carbon monoxide

The reaction of 1-adamantyl triflate ($\text{1}$) with carbon monoxide and adamantane catalyzed by triflic acid affords 3-hydroxy-4-homoadamantyl 1-adamantanecarboxylate ($\text{2}$) as a major product, which is easily converted to 3,4-homoadamantanediol ($\text{5}$) — a promising starting material for 3,4-bifunctional homoadamantane derivatives.     

Use of the E-vinyloxyborane derived from S-phenyl propanethioate for stereospecific aldol-type condensation. A simplified synthesis of the prelog-djerassi lactonic acid

The $\text{E}$-vinyloxyborane ($\text{5}$), prepared from S-phenyl propanethioate, 9-BBN triflate, and diisopropylethylamine, reacts stereoselectively with aldehydes to provide $\text{erythro}$-β-hydroxy-α-methylcarboxylic acid thiol esters. This reaction has been applied to a synthesis of Prelog-Djerassi lactonic acid ($\text{6}$).     

Efficient asymmetric synthesis of α-amino acids through hydrogenation of α,β-dehydroamino acid residue in cyclic dipeptides

A series of cyclo (Δaminoacyl-L-Ala) ($\text{4}$) (Δ=α,β-dehydro) were prepared from cyclo(Gly-L-Ala) and corresponding aldehyde, and hydrogenated with Pd black in MeOH. Chiral inductions producing cyclo (L-aminoacyl-L-Ala) ($\text{5}$) from $\text{4}$ were 96–99% in the case of L-Aba (2-aminobutanoic acid), L-Val, L-Leu, and L-App (2-amino-5-phenylpentanoic acid) as an L-aminoacyl moiety in $\text{5}$. Pure L-Leu, L-Aba, and L-App were synthesized in preparative scale from corresponding $\text{4}$ through asymmetric hydrogenation and acid-hydrolysis.     

Stereocontrolled synthesis of (+)-thienamycin from 3(R)-hydroxybutyric acid

The vinyloxyborane(5), prepared from (+)-$\text{S}$-phenyl-3($\text{R}$)-butanethioate, 9-BBN triflate and diisopropylethylamine, reacted with $\text{N}$-(3-benzyloxypropylidene)benzylamine to give the β-benzylamino thiol ester(6) in a moderate yield, which was efficiently converted to the optically pure thienamycin intermediate(10).     

Rearrangement spinal en serie a/b cis : conversion du lithocholate de methyle en derives du d-homoandrostane

A new backbone rearrangement is observed in A/B $\text{cis}$ methyl lithocholate derivatives. It is initiated from the C-3 carbon either by dehalogenation of the chloroesters $\text{1}$ by AgSbFg₆ or by the action of the triflic anhydride on the si1y1ated ether $\text{2}$. This rearrangement leads to methyl diacholenate $\text{3}$ and new lactones in D-homoandrostane series $\text{5}$ and $\text{6}$. The differences of behaviour between A/B $\text{cis}$ and A/B $\text{trans}$ series and the mechanism of rearrangements are discussed.     

New Transformation of 1,3‐Oxathiolane‐2‐thione into 1,3‐Dithiolan‐2‐one via Polymerization and Depolymerization

This article deals with the cationic and anionic depolymerization of polydithiocarbonate, which was synthesized by cationic polymerization of 5‐phenoxymethyl‐1,3‐oxathiolane‐2‐thione ( 1 ) using methyl triflate as the initiator. The cationic depolymerization of the obtained polymer was carried out in the presence of 5–20 mol‐% of methyl triflate or triflic acid catalyst in chlorobenzene at 60 °C for 96 h to afford 4‐phenoxymethyl‐1,3‐dithiolan‐2‐one ( 2 ) in 35–83% yield. The anionic depolymerization of the polymer was carried out in the presence of 5 mol‐% of triethylamine or potassium tert‐butoxide at 20 °C for 24 h to afford 2 in 85–100% yield.     

Synthesis of 7-thiologibberellin A3 and A1 and their photochemical ring closure to 7→15α-thiololactones

The thiogibberellin analogs $\text{3}$ and $\text{4}$ were synthesized via sulfhysdrolysis of the carboxylic acid anhydrides $\text{1}$ and $\text{2}$ and transformed photochemically to the corresponding 7→15α-thiololactones $\text{5}$ and $\text{6}$.     

Phospha-S-triazines. VIII. Chloro-substituted diphospha-S-triazines

1,3-Bis(phenylchlorophospha)-5-perfluoroalkyl-2,4,6- triazine and the corresponding perfluoroalkylether analogue were synthesized by interaction of equimolar amounts of the respective amidines and imido-diphenyl-diphosphinic acid pentachloride. With additional quantities of amidine, 1,3-bis(phenylperfluoro-$\text{n}$-octanoylamidinophospha)-5-perfluoro- $\text{n}$-heptyl-2,4,6-triazine was obtained. The replacement of the chloro- by azido-groups in 1,3-bis(phenylchlorophospha)-5- perfluoro-$\text{n}$-heptyl-2,4,6-triazine proceeded readily. The mass spectral breakdown patterns of the chloro- and the amidino- substituted compounds were directly comparable to those of the bis(diphenylphospha)-s-triazines.     

Synthese von oligosaccharid-determinanten des T-antigens mit amid-spacer zur darstellung synthetischer antigene

The β (1 → 3) -linked disaccharide $\text{1}$$\text{5}$ was synthesized from $\text{D}$-galactose and a $\text{D}$-galactosamine unit with a watersoluble amide spacer. This represents the hapten of T-antigen and, when coupled to a protein, is suitable for use as an artificial antigen. Other O-β-$\text{D}$-galactosylated derivatives of galactosamine were synthesized.     

Influence of the alkyl group of triflate esters on their initiation ability for the cationic ring-opening polymerization of tetrahydrofuran

Esters of trifluoromethane sulfonic acid have been synthesized by reaction of different alcohols with triflic anhydride and used in situ as initiators for the polymerization of tetrahydrofuran. Kinetic studies of the polymerization showed that allyl triflate has the highest reactivity and that an increase of the alkyl chain length of the initiator leads to a significant decrease of the initiation rate. “Non-linear” triflate ester such as isobutyl triflate leads to incomplete initiation. It was impossible to synthesize quantitatively the triflate from tert-butyl alcohol due to spontaneous elimination leading to isobutylene.     

Synthesis of (1s,5r)-karahana ether and (1s,5r)-karahana lactone,the optically active forms of unique monoterpenes wit

(1$\text{S}$,5$\text{R}$)-(-)-Karahana ether (8,8-dimethyl-2-methylene-6-oxabi-cyclo[ 3.2.1]octane) and (1$\text{S}$,5$\text{R}$)-(-)-karahana lactone (8,8-dimethyl-2-methylene-6-oxabicyclo [3.2.1]octan-7-one) were synthesized from ($\text{S}$)-3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylcyclo-hexanone. The natural karahana lactone was shown to be almost racemic ($\text{ca}$. 1.3 % e.e.).     

Synthesis of (−)-terrecyclic acid A. Absolute configuration of terrecyclic acid A and quadrone

(?)-Terrecyclic acid A ($\text{15}$) was synthesized from (+)-fenchone ($\text{1}$). The absolute configuration of terrecyclic acid A and quadrone was established.     

1-phenyl-3-(trifluormethansulfonyl)-propadien

For the first time a perfluoroalkanesulfonylallene, the 1-phenyl-3-(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)-propadiene ($\text{5}$) was synthesized. $\text{5}$ is $\text{5}$ reacts already at room temperature with cyclopentadiene to form the adduct $\text{6}$.     

Synthesis of (−)-Warburganal and 4α-methoxycarbonyl congener from 1-abietic acid

Natural warburganal (1b) and 4α-methoxycarbonyl congener (1a) were efficiently synthesized from 1-ãbietic acid ($\text{2}$) by selective and oxidative     

Facile synthesis of 4-substituted pyridines using grignard reagents

N-t-Butyldimethylsilylpyridinium triflate $\text{2}$ reacted with Grignard reagents at 4-position with almost complete regioselectivity ($\text{>}$99%) to afford the corresponding 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives ($\text{3}$), which are easily oxidized by oxygen to give 4-substituted pyridines ($\text{4}$: 58 – 70%).     

Reaction of 1-adamantyl cation with carbon monoxide in the presence of adamantane and trifluoromethanesulfonic acid: a convenient route to 3,4-homoadamantanediol

The carbonylation of the l-adamantyl cation with carbon monoxide in carbon tetrachloride at atmospheric pressure in the presence of trifluo-romethanesulfonic acid (triflic acid) and adamantane affords 3-hydroxy-4-homoadamantyl l-adamantanecarboxylate (2) in 70% yield under appropriate conditions. Among various l-adamantyl cation precursors tested, l-adamantyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (triflate) and methanesulfonate (mesylate) have given the best, comparable results. As to the acid catalyst, fluorosulfonic acid is less effective than triflic acid, and 100% sulfuric acid and methanesulfonic acid are completely ineffective to produce 2. It is recommended to use five mol each of triflic acid and adamantane per mol of l-adamantyl mesylate or triflate. This reaction proceeds via the addition of the l-adamantanecarbonyl cation to l-adamantanecarbaldehyde, a transient intermediate, followed by the Wagner-Meerwein rearrangement. The hydroxy ester 2 is easily converted into 3,4-homoadamantanediol which is a promising starting material for 3,4-bifunctional homoadamantane derivatives.     

Synthesis of 3-methylisoguanosine,a positional isomer of pharmacologically active nucleosides from marine animals

3-Methylisoguanosine ($\text{4c}$) has been synthesized from 5-(cyanomethylamino)-1(2,3,5-tri-O-acetyl-β-D-ribofuranosyl)imidazole-4-carboxamide ($\text{1b}$) through the carbonitrile ($\text{2b}$).     

Monitored aminolysis of 3-acylthiazolidine-2-thione : A new convenient synthesis of amide

3-Acylthiazolidine-2-thiones ($\text{1}$) were easily prepared and they were treated with several amines in dichloromethane to give amides $\text{4}$ in very high yields within a short time. Aminoalcohols and aminophenols were selectively converted into acylaminoalcohols and acylaminophenols, respectively, by this reaction. One can monitor the reaction by disappearance of the yellow color of the starting material $\text{1}$. Some amide alkaloids ($\text{1}$$\text{5}$–$\text{1}$$\text{8}$) have effectively been synthesized.     

Synthesis of the enantiomers of 1,7-dioxaspiro[5.5]undecane and 4-hydroxy 1,7-dioxaspiro[5.5]undecane,the components of the olive fly pheromone

The enantiomers of the olive fly pheromone (1 and 4) were synthesized from ($\text{S}$)-malic acid in amounts sufficient for the biological test.