Additions to non-activated alkenes: Recent advances

Non-activated olefins represent one of the most explored platform in organic synthesis affording new and useful compounds with several biological applications, among others. The typical reactivity of these compounds is the addition-type reactions. A plethora of transformations and studies were reported in the literature by many research groups. The focus of this review is to organize and describe the most recent synthetic transformations of non-activated alkenes in organic synthesis. Therefore, it is divided into five sections corresponding to each type of the products obtained: synthesis of fluoro-, chloro- and bromo-compounds; synthesis of alkyl/vinyl/aryl/heteroaryl compounds; synthesis of phospho/sulfur/silyl/cyano-compounds; synthesis of amine/amide/oxygenated compounds and synthesis of other functionalized compounds.     

meso Compounds: Stepchildren or Favored Children of Stereoselective Synthesis?

After more than a quarter of a century of development, the methodology of stereoselective synthesis appears to be fully matured. In line with this, the potential that meso compounds offer in stereoselective synthesis is clearly recognized. The use of meso compounds in synthesis is, however, in no way commensurate with this potential, because, ironically, the synthesis of meso compounds in the first place is a problem of stereoselective synthesis. Present-day methodology does not provide many useful solutions to this problem. This Review therefore addresses the strategies available for the synthesis of more elaborate meso compounds whose stereogenic centers have a distance >1,4 between them. meso Compounds with more than four stereogenic centers are also considered. The criteria used in choosing from several strategies in the synthesis of such compounds are discussed.     

Silver-Catalyzed and Silver-Promoted Reactions of Isocyanides

In recent years, the silver-catalyzed and silver-promoted isocyanide reactions have attracted much attention, due to its efficiency in the formation of diverse new bonds and good reaction selectivity. A series of highly useful linear or cyclic compounds have been constructed. In this review, the recent progress in this field is described in the sequence of synthesis of five-membered heterocyclic compounds, synthesis of six-membered heterocyclic compounds, synthesis of fused cyclic compounds as well as synthesis of linear nitrogen-containing compounds.     

Synthesis, Chemistry, and Applications of Heterocyclic Cage Compounds (V)

The synthesis and chemistry of polycyclic of cage compounds have attracted considerable attention in recent years. The vast majority of the work reported in this area has dealt with carbocylic cage compounds. On the other hand, the synthesis and chemistry of heterocyclic cage compounds have received less attention. Recently, we envisioned that studies on the synthesis and chemistry of heterocyclic cage compounds can greatly expand the scopes and utilities of cage compounds.1 As part of a program that involves the synthesis, chemistry, and application of heterocyclic cage compounds, we report here the synthesis of new thia-oxa-cage compounds and the chemical nature of these thia-cages.     

Toward high-throughput synthesis of complex natural product-like compounds in the genomics and proteomics age

In the age of high-throughput biology, novel genes and proteins are emerging quickly. The need for developing organic synthesis-derived methods that allow rapid access to polyfunctional, complex natural product-like compounds is growing constantly, largely because these small-molecule-based compounds serve as smart, powerful tools both in understanding the roles and functions of emerging biological targets and in validating their biological responses. Developing asymmetric synthesis-derived organic reactions on solid phase allows the synthesis of complex natural product-like compounds in a high-throughput manner. Solid phase organic synthesis is now commonly utilized in the library synthesis of rather simple compounds (i.e., compounds with no multiple stereogenic centers). With few exceptions, the synthesis of complex natural product-like derivatives is still in its infancy. Some recent efforts made in this area indicate opportunities yet to be explored.     

Synthesis,Chemistry and Applications of Heterocyclic Cage Compounds (V)

The synthesis and chemistry of polycyclic cage compounds have attracted considerable attention in recent years.¹ The vast majority of the work reported in this area has dealt with caybocyclic cage compounds. On the other hand, the synthesis and chemistry of heterocyclic cage compounds have received less attention. Recently, we have accomplished the synthesis of a series of oxa-cage compounds and performed the chemical transformations of these oxa-cage compounds.² As part of a program that involves the synthesis,chemistry and applications of heterocyclic cage compounds we report here the synthesis of heterocyclic cage compounds 1-12. We also wish to report the applications of compounds 7-12 on the π-facial selectivities. Studies on the cation-binding properties of compounds 1 and 2 and other oxa-cages are undertaken.     

The 4-tert-butylphenyl group as a simple tag for solution phase synthesis

A solution phase synthesis strategy was investigated using 4-tert-butylphenyl group as the tag and a beta-cyclodextrin column as the affinity chromatographic support for the isolation of compounds containing the tag. It was found that compounds containing the tag have significantly longer retention times on the beta-cyclodextrin column than those compounds that do not have such a tag. The tag is chemically inert and can be introduced onto and removed from target compounds readily. This solution phase synthesis method was applied to the synthesis of some simple amino acid derivatives.     

光学活性化合物的工业合成

本文介绍了光学活性化合物研究现状及发展趋势。并从技术和经济角度论述了工业合成光学活性化合物的可能性     

Oxime ethers as useful synthons in the synthesis of a number of key medicinal heteroaromatic compounds

Heteroaromatic systems are not only prevalent in a wide variety of important classes of natural products and synthetic pharmaceuticals but are also used as a building block in organic synthesis. Therefore, synthesis of these compounds using new protocols is always interesting. This review is a survey of the literature describing methods for the synthesis of heteroaromatic compounds from oxime ethers.     

2-碘酰基苯甲酸在有机合成中的研究与应用

高价有机碘化合物的反应性质与过渡金属相似,其参与的反应具有反应条件较温和、选择性好、产率高及环境友好等优点,因而近年来关于高价有机碘试剂的研究受到广泛关注,在有机合成领域中获得了较多应用.综述了近年来高价有机碘试剂2-碘酰基苯基酸(IBX)在有机合成中的研究及应用,包括IBX在氧化羟基、含氮化合物和含硫化合物,在制备α...     

The combinatorial synthesis of organophosphorus compounds

The primary literature concerning the combinatorial synthesis of organophosphorus compounds is reviewed and discussed. The subject matter is divided into three main sections describing the solid phase, solution phase and solvent-free synthesis of phosphorus containing organic molecules. The review covers the synthesis of compounds in which the final products contain phosphorus-carbon bonds, primarily phosphonates, phosphinates, phosphine oxides and phosphines.     

Ferrocene modification of organic compounds for medicinal applications

The results of the authors on the synthesis of ferrocene-containing organic compounds obtained in 1998–2013 are summarized. The review is focused on the ferrocene modifications of purine and pyrimidine bases, thiopyrimidines, natural and synthetic amino acids, azoles (including polyfluoroazoles and mercaptoazoles) and ferrocenyl quinoline synthesis. The special attention is given to the scale synthesis of compounds for biological trials.     

1,3-Cyclohexadien-1-Als: Synthesis,Reactivity and Bioactivities

In synthetic organic chemistry, there are very useful basic compounds known as building blocks. One of the main reactions wherein they are applied for the synthesis of complex molecules is the Diels–Alder cycloaddition. This reaction is between a diene and a dienophile. Among the most important dienes are the cyclic dienes, as they facilitate the reaction. This review considers the synthesis and reactivity of one of these dienes with special characteristics—it is cyclic and has an electron withdrawing group. This building block has been used for the synthesis of biologically active compounds and is present in natural compounds with interesting properties.     

Synthesis of Metastable Inorganic Solids with Extended Structures

The number of known inorganic compounds is dramatically less than predicted due to synthetic challenges, which often constrains products to only the thermodynamically most stable compounds. Consequently, a mechanism-based approach to inorganic solids with designed structures is the holy grail of solid state synthesis. This article discusses a number of synthetic approaches using the concept of an energy landscape, which describes the complex relationship between the energy of different atomic configurations as a function of a variety of parameters such as initial structure, temperature, pressure, and composition. Nucleation limited synthesis approaches with high diffusion rates are contrasted with diffusion limited synthesis approaches. One challenge to the synthesis of new compounds is the inability to accurately predict what structures might be local free energy minima in the free energy landscape. Approaches to this challenge include predicting potentially stable compounds thorough the use of structural homologies and/or theoretical calculations. A second challenge to the synthesis of metastable inorganic solids is developing approaches to move across the energy landscape to a desired local free energy minimum while avoiding deeper free energy minima, such as stable binary compounds, as reaction intermediates. An approach using amorphous intermediates is presented, where local composition can be used to prepare metastable compounds. Designed nanoarchitecture built into a precursor can be preserved at low reaction temperatures and used to direct the reaction to specific structural homologs.     

Diels-Alder Reactions of 6-Hydroxy-2H-pyran-3(6H)-ones with Cyclopentadiene and Its Application for the Synthesis of New Skeletal Oxa-Cage Compounds

The 2(5H)-furanone and 3(6H)-pyranone structures are frequently found in natural products, which have a broad range of biological activities. In addition, furanones and pyranones have served as versatile intermediates in the synthesis of a variety of products. 1 Recently, we envisioned that studies on the synthesis and chemistry of heterocyclic cage compounds can greatly expand the scopes and utilities of cage compounds.2 As part of a program that involves the synthesis, chemistry, and applications of heterocyclic cage compounds, we report here the Diels-Alder reactions of 6-hydroxy2H-pyran-3(6H)-ones 1 and 2 with cyclopentadiene and the application of the cycloadducts for the synthesis of oxa-cage compounds 3-6 with new skeleton. Compound 6 is a potential new chiral amino-alcohol.     

Thermal Analysis of Pigments Based on CeO2

The synthesis of new compounds based on CeO₂ is investigated in our laboratory. The main attention is directed to the preparation of these compounds which can be used as pigments for colouring of ceramic glazes. The synthesis of these compounds is based on high-temperature calcination of starting oxides. The optimum conditions for the syntheses of compounds have been estimated and the pigments prepared have been evaluated from the standpoint of their structure. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

含钨化合物催化合成己二酸研究进展

己二酸是工业上具有重要应用的二元羧酸,其合成方法的研究受到了广泛的关注.其传统的合成方法对环境造成了极大的破坏.利用含钨化合物作为催化剂催化合成己二酸是一种绿色环保的新方法,引起了人们的重视.作者介绍了近年来含钨化合物催化合成己二酸的研究进展,分析比较了不同催化剂体系的研究情况,展望了今后己二酸合成的发展前景.     

Hydrotalcite catalysis for the synthesis of new chiral building blocks

The use of hydrotalcites for the synthesis of two chiral building blocks in a simple way is described as a new and green methodology. The synthesis of these compounds implies a regioselective Baeyer–Villiger reaction in a very selective way with ulterior opening and lactonisation. This methodology should be considered green for the use of hydrogen peroxide as the only oxidant and hydrotalcites as the catalyst, and because no residues are produced apart from water. The procedure is very adequate for using in gram scale, in order to increase the value of the obtained compounds. The conditions are excellent and can be applied for nonstable compounds, as they are very mild. The synthesised compounds are magnific starting materials for the synthesis of biologically active or natural compounds. The use of a cheap, commercial and chiral compound as carvone disposable in both enantiomeric forms adds an extra value to this methodology.     

Ultrasound irradiation in heterocycle synthesis: An overview

The synthesis of heterocyclic compounds has been a hot topic for several decades. Synthetic organic chemists are always in search of new methodologies which are greener for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds. The ultrasound-assisted reactions have contributed much to this field. This review focuses on the impact of sonochemistry in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and covers the literature from 2009 to 2020.     

First total synthesis of a natural product containing a chiral,beta-diketone: synthesis and stereochemical reassignment of siphonarienedione and siphonarienolone

The first total syntheses of siphonarienolone and siphonarienedione are described. The development of a stereoselective synthesis of beta-diketones facilitated the synthesis of the latter compound. The synthesis of the structures proposed for the natural products afforded compounds whose spectral data did not match those of the natural products. However, the synthesis of compounds isomeric to the proposed structures at C(4) and C(5) afforded compounds identical to the natural products, thereby reassigning the stereochemistry of the natural products.