Functional [6]pericyclynes: synthesis through [14+4] and [8+10] cyclization strategies

Critical analysis of possible strategies for the synthesis of novel carbo-benzene derivatives suggests several [(18-n)+n] routes for the preparation of hexaoxy[6]pericyclyne precursors. Beyond the previously attempted [9+9] symmetrical scheme (n=9), the a priori most selective strategies are those for which n=1, 4, 7, 10, 13, and 16. They involve a cyclizing double-propargylation of a C(18-n) omega-bis-terminal-skipped oligoyne containing (19-n)/3 triple bonds with a C(n) omega-dicarbonyl-skipped oligoyne containing (n-1)/3 triple bonds. To complement the previously used [11+7] strategy, the [14+4] and [8+10] strategies were thus explored. They proved to be efficient, affording seven novel hexaoxy[6]pericyclynes corresponding to six different substitution patterns. These compounds were obtained in 7-15 steps as mixtures of stereoisomers. Thus, by using dibenzoylacetylene as the C(4) electrophile, a [14+4] strategy allowed the synthesis of two hexaphenyl representatives with two or four free carbinol vertices. This approach also afforded tetraphenyl representatives in which the two remaining carbinoxy vertices were substituted with either two alkynyl or one 4-anisyl and one 4-pyridyl groups. By using the hexacarbonyldicobalt complex of butynedial as the C(4) electrophile, a [14+4] strategy also allowed the isolation of a tetraphenylhexaoxy[6]pericyclyne with two adjacent unsubstituted carbinol vertices. A regioisomer with two opposite unsubstituted carbinol vertices was obtained through an [8+10] strategy and its oxidation afforded the corresponding pericyclynedione. Several attempts at synthesizing diphenylhexaoxy[6]pericyclynes with four unsubstituted carbinoxy vertices are described. Only an [8+10] strategy allowed the generation of a fragile diphenylhexaoxy[6]pericyclyne with four adjacent unsubstituted carbinoxy vertices, which could be partly characterized. These results show that the synthesis of the nonsubstituted hexahydroxy[6]pericyclyne, the ring carbo-mer of [6]cyclitol, is a difficult challenge.     

Self-assembly of [M8L4] and [M4L2] fluorescent metallomacrocycles with carbazole-based dipyrazole ligands

Fluorescent carbazole-based dipyrazole ligands (H(2)L(1-4)) were employed to coordinate with dipalladium corners ([(phen)(2)Pd(2)(NO(3))(2)](NO(3))(2), [(dmbpy)(2)Pd(2)(NO(3))(2)](NO(3))(2), or [(15-crown-5-phen)(2)Pd(2)(NO(3))(2)](NO(3))(2), where phen = 1,10-phenanthroline and dmbpy = 4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine, in aqueous solution to afford a series of positively charged [M(8)L(4)](8+) or [M(4)L(2)](4+) multimetallomacrocycles with remarkable water solubility. Their structures were characterized by (1)H NMR spectroscopy, electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis and in the cases of 1·8BF(4)(-) ([(phen)(8)Pd(8)L(1)(4)](BF(4))(8)), and 3·4BF(4)(-) ([(phen)(4)Pd(4)L(2)(2)](BF(4))(4)) by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Complexes 3-8 are square-type hybrid metallomacrocycles, while complexes 1 and 2 exhibit folding cyclic structures. Interestingly, in single-crystal structures of 1·8BF(4)(-) and 3·4BF(4)(-), BF(4)(-) anions are trapped in the dipalladium clips through anion-π interaction. The luminescence properties and interaction toward anions of these metallomacrocycles were discussed.     

The preparation of 8-[4-[4-(2-pyrimidinyl)-1-piperaziny]butyl]-8-azaspiro[4,5] decane-7,9-dione hydrochloride

8-[4-[4-(2-Pyrimidinyl)-1-piperaziny]butyl]-8-azaspiro [4,5] decane-7,9-dione hydrochloride (buspirone hydrochloride) was obtained in one pot with a 51.8% overall yield. The key intermediate, 1-(2-pyrimidinyl) piperazine, was synthesized through chlorination and cyclization condensation reaction with diethanolamine as initial material. This modified protocol has the notable advantages of mild reaction condition, convenient operation, and high overall yield.     

Synthesis of a functionalised calix[4]arene and its interactions with hemicucurbit[6,7]urils and cucurbit[8]uril

In the present work, we synthesised a functionalised calix[4]arene with 5,11-di(N-methyl-E-(4-pyridylethylene) moiety (CX[4]), and investigated interactions of it with HemiMeQ[6], HemiMeQ[7], and Q[8]) in both water and DMSO using fluorescence spectrophotometry and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Titration ¹H NMR spectra revealed that Q[n]s prefers to include the N-methyl-E-(4-pyridylethylene) moiety. In particular, the interaction of CX[4] with Q[8] in water resulted in intense fluorescence emission, and this interaction system can respond to compounds such as amantadine.     

[8]Paratropyliophane

The preparation of [8]paratropyliophane is described and its nmr spectral features are discussed with regard to ring strain and ring current shielding effects.     

[Cu12(NPEt3)8]4+ and [Ag12(NPEt3)8]4+: Cubane Structures

Unusual, highly symmetrical cubes are formed by the dodecameric cationic phosphoraneiminato complexes of copper(I ) and silver(I ) [M₁₂(NPEt₃)₈]⁴⁺, in which the metal atoms occupy the edges and the N atoms of NPEt ³⁻₃ groups the corners of the cube (see figure). The structures can be understood as molecular sections of the Cu₃N structure, which is inverse to the ReO₃‐type structure.     

对硝基杯[8]芳烃的合成及其与奥克托今的配合

以对叔丁基苯酚与多聚甲醛为原料合成了对硝基杯[8]芳烃.利用紫外光谱研究了对硝基杯[8]芳烃与奥克托今(HMX)在氯仿中的配合性能.用量子化学半经验AM1和ab initio HF/3-21G方法,分别得到主、客体及其超分子体系几何全优化结构.结果表明,主客体分子形成了1: 1的配合物,标准状况下对硝基杯[8]芳烃与HMX形成超分子体系后较单体能量之和减少60.76 kJ/mol,主客体间可形成氢键.对硝基杯[8]芳烃与HMX超分子体系的稳定常数Kw从288 K的1.138×1012降至408 K时的1.121×105.     

Enantioselective microbial reduction of 6-oxo-8-[4-[4-(2-pyrimidinyl)-1-piperazinyl]butyl]-8-azaspiro[4.5]decane-7,9-dione

The enantioselective microbial reduction of 6-oxo-8-[4-[4-(2-pyrimidinyl)-1-piperazinyl]butyl]-8-azaspiro[4.5]decane-7,9-dione 1 to either of the corresponding (R)- or (S)-6-hydroxy-8-[4-[4-(2-pyrimidinyl)-1-piperazinyl]butyl]-8-azaspiro[4.5]decane-7,9-diones 2 and 3 is described.     

Synthese von Tricyclo[4.4.1.13, 8]dodecan-4, 9-dion und Tricyclo[4.4.1.13, 8]dodeca-4, 9-dien

Treatment of 2, 6-bis-aminomethyladamantane-2, 6-diol (II) with nitrous acid gives tricyclo[4.4.1.1^{3, 8}]dodecane-4, 9-dione (III), which is converted into the tricyclo[4.4.1.1^{3, 8}]dodeca-4, 9-diene (V) by reduction to the corresponding diols (IV, R = H) and pyrolysis of their O-4-methylphenyl thiocarbonate O-esters. II is accessible from 2, 6-adamantanedione by reaction with diethyl aluminium cyanide and subsequent reduction with lithiumaluminium hydride. The physical properties of the new compounds including ¹³C NMR. spectra of III, V and tricyclo-[4.4.1.1^{3, 8}]dodecane are given.     

多钼酸盐[4,4''-H2 bipy]2[β-Mo8O26]的水热合成和晶体结构

利用水热合成方法制备了化合物[4,4'-H2bipy]2[β-Mo8O26],用元素分析、X射线单晶衍射和电子顺磁共振对其结构进行了表征.结构解析表明标题化合物是由β型[Mo8O26]4-多阴离子与质子化的4,4'-联吡啶通过氢键作用形成的三维结构超分子化合物.     

Reaction of trimethylaluminum with calixarenes. I. Synthesis and structure of [Calix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe3]6·2 toluene and of [p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe3]6·4 benzene

Reaction of the methyl ether of calix[8]arene with AlMe₃ yields [calix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe₃]₆·2 toluene,1, while that ofp-tert-butylcalix[8]arene gives [p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe₃]₆·4 benzene,2. Both compounds1 and2 fail to react with alkali metal salts, MX. In1, the absence of a butylpara-substituent affords greater flexibility than is the case for thetert-butyl compound2. Thus, all six of the AlMe₃ groups are located on the outside of the macrocyclic ring (in projection) in1, but two AlMe₃ units are found on the inside in2. Colorless, air-sensitive crystals of1 belong to the triclinic space group witha=13.690(8),b=14.317(4),c=14.738(6) Å, =76.11(3), =62.36(4), =82.41(4)^o, andD _c =1.06 g cm^–3 forZ=1. Refinement led toR=0.101 for 1154 observed reflections.2 crystallizes in with =12.400(6),b=16.229(8),c=19.251(5) Å, =96.17(3), =107.25(3), =101.54(3)^o, andD _c =1.01 g cm^–3 forZ=1. Refinement of2 gaveR=0.128 for 4351 observed reflections. The macrocyclic array in both1 and2 lies about a crystallographic center of inversion. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82049 (48 pages).