Regiochemistry in aryl radical cyclization onto methylenecycloalkanes

Bu(3)SnH-mediated aryl radical cyclization onto methylenecycloalkanes having a phenylthio, an ester, or a nitrile group at the terminus of the alkenic bond provides exclusively exo cyclization products. The results are in sharp contrast to those reported for nonsubstituted methylenecycloalkanes, which give exclusively endo cyclization products. Formation of endo cyclization products has been suggested to be a result of a consecutive 5-exo cyclization of an aryl radical and neophyl rearrangement. The exo-selective aryl radical cyclization offers a new method for synthesizing fused aromatic compounds containing a benzylic quaternary carbon atom.     

Thermo-chemical reactions and structural evolution of acrylamide-modified polyacrylonitrile

<正>Thermal properties of acrylonitrile(AN)-acrylamide(AM) copolymers for carbon fibers were studied by DSC and in situ FTIR techniques in nitrogen(N_2) and air flows.The cyclization mechanism and stabilization behavior of polyacrylonitrile(PAN) were discussed.In N_2 flow,it was found that AM had the ability to initiate and accelerate cyclization process,which was confirmed by the fact that the initiation of nitriles shifted to a lower temperature.Compared to AN homopolymer,the initiation temperature of cyclization was ahead 32 K by introducing 3.59 mol%AM into the copolymer.The exothermic reaction was relaxed due to the presence of two separated exothermic peaks.Accompanied by DSC,in situ FTIR and calculation of activation energy,the two peaks were proved to be caused by ionic cyclization and free radical cyclization,respectively,and the corresponding cyclization mechanism was proposed.With increasing in AM content,the ionic cyclization tends to be dominant and the total heat liberated first increases and then decreases.For AN homopolymer,the activation energy of cyclization is 179 kJ/mol.For AN-AM copolymer(containing 3.59 mol%AM),the activation energy of ionic cyclization is 96 kJ/mol and that of free radical cyclization is 338 kJ/mol.In air flow,similar cyclization routes occur and the difference is the contribution of oxidation.The oxygen in environment has no remarkable effect on cyclization of AN homopolymer but retards the cyclization of AN-AM copolymers.For AN-AM copolymer with 3.59 mol%AM,the cyclization temperature is postponed 10℃in air.     

吲哚环化合物合成方法的进展

综述了在工业、农业和医药等领域中有着广泛重要用途的吲哚环化合物近二十年以来合成方法上的进展。     

Round trip radical reactions from acyclic precursors to tricyclo [5.3.1.0]undecanes. A new cascade radical cyclization approach to (+/-)-isogymnomitrene and (+/-)-gymnomitrene

The synthesis and "round trip radical cyclization" of 11-iodo-2,7,11-trimethyldodec-6-en-5-one are described. The round trip cyclization is a sequence of 5-exo, 6-endo, and 5-exo cyclizations in which the last radical cyclization occurs at the same carbon atom as the initial radical generation. The key second (6-endo) cyclization produces two stereoisomers, one of which cyclizes efficiently to isogymnomitrene ketone, while the other cyclizes inefficiently to gymnomitrene ketone. Efforts to influence the kinetic or thermodynamic outcome of the second cyclization were not successful, and the results are contrasted with a related cyclization of Jung and Rayle where thermodynamic control was readily established.     

含内环化与不含内环化固化理论间的对应关系

含内环化与不含内环化固化理论间的对应关系黄旭日，肖兴才，李泽生，孙家，唐敖庆（吉林大学理论化学研究所，长春，１３００２３）关键词内环化，非线性缩聚反应，数量分布函数，高分子矩在研究非线性缩聚反应体系的固化问题时，Ｆｌｏｒｙ和Ｓｔｏｃｋｍａｙｅｒ等［１...     

Reduction of pyrrolyl- and indolylamides with BH3 x THF: cyclodeoxygenation versus deoxygenation

Herein we report that borane reductions of acylpyrroles and acylindoles that contain a pendant phenol take two different paths. Acylpyrroles undergo a reductive cyclization to make unusual chromanyl pyrroles. Treatment of related acylindoles under identical conditions results in deoxygenation without cyclization. The results are interpreted in terms of relative rates of cyclization and reduction of intermediate carbenium ions, where cyclization of the indole-stabilized carbenium ion is slower.     

The remarkable effect of cosolvent on a samarium(II)-mediated 4-exo-trig cyclization: further synthetic studies on pestalotiopsin A

A samarium(II)-mediated 4-exo-trig cyclization in which a remote stereocenter serves to control the facial selectivity of the cyclization is described. The apparent coordination of a tert-butyldimethylsilyl ether to the samarium center appears to give rise to the selectivity. The remarkable effect of the cosolvent, 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol, on the cyclization of this substrate, is also discussed. A stereoselective synthesis of the general class of gamma,delta-unsaturated aldehyde cyclization substrate is reported, and the utility of the cyclization is demonstrated in an approach to the fully functionalized core of pestalotiopsin A.     

炔烃分子内环化反应合成含氮杂环化合物研究进展

分子内氮原子参与的炔烃环化反应是构成含氮杂环化合物(例如吲哚类化合物等)的最重要途径之一. 从两个方面对分子内氮杂原子与炔的环化反应研究新进展进行了综述: 过渡金属催化分子内环化反应和分子内亲电环化反应. 此外, 对环化反应的机理也做了较详细的描述.     

A Nazarov-Ene Tandem Reaction for the Stereoselective Construction of Spiro Compounds

The different reactivity of trienones under Lewis and Brønsted acids catalysis was investigated, resulting in distinct cyclization products and carbon backbones that originated either from a conjugate Prins cyclization or an interrupted Nazarov cyclization. In particular, an unprecedented Nazarov cyclization tandem reaction is presented, terminating the oxyallyl cation by an ene-type reaction, and leading stereoselectively to bicyclic spiro compounds. The terminal olefin of this motif represents a useful handle for further functionalization, making it a strategic intermediate in total syntheses. The tandem Nazarov/ene cyclization was shown to be preferred over a Nazarov/[3+2] tandem reaction for all our substrates, independent of chain length. Deuteration studies further support the mechanistic hypothesis of the terminating ene reaction.     

Gold-catalyzed synthesis of bicyclo[4.3.0]nonadiene derivatives via tandem 6-endo-dig/Nazarov cyclization of 1,6-allenynes

Catalytic cyclization of 1,6-allenynes was achieved by AuPPh(3)SbF(6) (5 mol %) in cold CH(2)Cl(2) (0 degrees C, 0.5-4 h) to form bicyclo[4.3.0]nonadiene products; this cyclization proceeded more efficiently for a substrate bearing R = alkyl (yields >70%). We propose a reaction mechanism involving a 6-endo-dig cyclization of Au(I)-pi-alkyne, followed by Nazarov cyclization.     

Cyclization of 2-dicyanomethylene-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carbonitriles with amines: a mechanistic rationalization

A mechanistic rationalization for the cyclization of the 1,5-dinitrile system present in pyridines 4{1-3} with amines to lead to 1,6-naphthyridines is proposed. Three factors play an important role on the direction of cyclization: (1) the cyclization involves nucleophilic attack of an amidine onto a nitrile or amidine; (2) the attack has to fulfill strict geometrical constraints to allow the cyclization to proceed; (3) the cyclization step should involve the nucleophilic attack combined with a tautomerism to achieve the high levels of regioselectivity observed.     

Different modes of cyclization in zoanthamine alkaloid system, bisaminal versus spiroketal formation

Bisaminal cyclization in the zoanthamine alkaloid system was strongly affected by the stereochemistry of the C4 methyl. While cyclization of the (4S)-methyl precursor gave only a bisaminal compound, cyclization of the (4R)-methyl isomer produced both spiroketal and bisaminal products.     

Palladium‐Catalyzed Cascade Cyclization/Alkynylation Reactions

Palladium‐catalyzed cascade cyclization reactions have witnessed significant improvements in recent years. Among them, palladium‐catalyzed cascade cyclization/alkynylation are especially attractive, which can assemble structurally diverse monocyclic, bicyclic, fused polycyclic, and spirocyclic skeletons with excellent chemoselectivities. In this Minireview, palladium‐catalyzed cascade cyclization/alkynylation have been summarized and discussed in detail with focus on oxypalladation and aminopalladation‐initiated cascade cyclization, intramolecular Heck‐type cascade cyclization, carbocyclizations, cascade cyclizations, and other types of cascade cyclization reactions. Some significant and representative synthetic methodologies and their synthetic applications and reaction mechanisms have also been described.     

Asymmetric cyclization of omega-formyl-1,3-dienes catalyzed by a zerovalent nickel complex in the presence of silanes

A nickel(0)-catalyzed asymmetric cyclization of omega-formyl-1,3-diene in the presence of silanes in which five- or six-membered carbocycles or pyrrolidine derivatives were afforded up to 86% ee by the use of (2R,5R)-2,5-dimethyl-1-phenylphospholane as a monodentate chiral ligand was investigated. The reaction course of this asymmetric cyclization can be explained for by two possible mechanisms: one in which the cyclization proceeds via a pi-allylnickel intermediate to produce a cyclized product having an internal olefin in the side chain, and one in which the cyclization proceeds via a sigma bond metathesis of silane and the nickel-oxygen bond of oxanickelacycle to produce a cyclized compound having a terminal olefin and/or an internal olefin in the side chain. It was speculated that both of these mechanisms operate in this asymmetric cyclization depending upon the nature of silanes and the reaction conditions.     

Progress toward a biomimetic synthesis of phomoidride B

[reaction: see text]. An intramolecular cyclization strategy for effecting a biomimetic synthesis of the core structure of the fungal secondary metabolites phomoidrides A and B is described. The cyclization substrate 20 is prepared in eight steps from dibromide 10. Treatment of 20 with triethylamine in acetonitrile results in a rapid cyclization to give 21 and 22 in good yield.     

Enantio- and diastereoselective stepwise cyclization of polyprenoids induced by chiral and achiral LBAs. A new entry to (-)-ambrox, (+)-podocarpa-8,11,13-triene diterpenoids, and (-)-tetracyclic polyprenoid of sedimentary origin

An enantio- and diastereoselective stepwise cyclization of polyprenoids induced by Lewis acid-assisted chiral Br?nsted acids (chiral LBAs) and achiral LBAs is described. In particular, the absolute stereocontrol in the initial cyclization of polyprenoids to form an A-ring induced by chiral LBAs and the importance of the nucleophilicity of the internal terminator in polyprenoids for the relative stereocontrol in subsequent cyclization are demonstrated. (-)-Ambrox was synthesized via the enantioselective cyclization of (E,E)-homofarnesyl triethylsilyl ether with tin(IV) chloride-coordinated (R)-2-(o-fluorobenzyloxy)-2'-hydroxy-1,1'-binaphthyl ((R)-BINOL-o-FBn) and subsequent diastereoselective cyclization with CF(3)CO(2)H.SnCl(4) as key steps. Protection of (E,E)-homofarnesol by a triethylsilyl group increased the enantioselectivity of chiral LBA-induced cyclization and both the chemical yield and diastereoselectivity in the subsequent cyclization. The enantioselective cyclization of homo(polyprenyl)arenes possessing an aryl group was also induced by (R)-BINOL-o-FBn.SnCl(4). Several optically active podocarpa-8,11,13-triene diterpenoids and (-)-tetracyclic polyprenoid of sedimentary origin were synthesized (75-80% ee) by the enantioselective cyclization of homo(polyprenyl)benzene derivatives induced by (R)-BINOL-o-FBn.SnCl(4) and subsequent diastereoselective cyclization induced by BF(3).Et(2)O/EtNO(2) or CF(3)CO(2)H .SnCl(4).     

A reductive cyclization approach to attenol A

A reductive cyclization strategy was applied to the synthesis of attenol A. This nontraditional approach to the spiroacetal structure illustrated several advantages of the reductive cyclization methodology. The attenol A core was formed in a carbon-carbon bond coupling that gave rise to a previously inaccessible spiroacetal epimer, a new method to synthesize thioketene acetals from a phenyl sulfone was realized, and the configurational stability of a nonanomeric spiroacetal was evaluated. A minor byproduct in the reductive cyclization reaction was identified that for the first time allowed direct evaluation of the stereoselectivity in a reductive cyclization of a dialkyloxy alkyllithium reagent.     

7-endo selective aryl radical cyclization onto enamides leading to 3-benzazepines: concise construction of a cephalotaxine skeleton

Bu3SnH-mediated radical cyclizations of 2-(2-bromophenyl)-N-ethenylacetamide gave 6-exo cyclization product 15 as the major product, whereas N-[2-(2-bromophenyl)ethyl]-N-ethenylamides gave almost exclusively 7-endo cyclization products. These results indicated that the position of the carbonyl group on enamide played an important role in deciding the course of the cyclization. The 7-endo selective cyclization was applied to concise construction of a cephalotaxine skeleton.     

Zeolite NaY-promoted cyclization of farnesal: a short route to nanaimoal

The sesquiterpene nanaimoal was synthesized in 21% overall yield and in a biomimetic manner. As a key step, the acid-catalyzed cyclization of farnesal under zeolite NaY confinement conditions was used. The intrazeolite cyclization of farnesal affords as major product a double-bond isomer of nanaimoal, via a novel diastereoselective tandem 1,5-diene cyclization/Prins-type reaction.     

Synthesis of 1,3-benzothiazines by intramolecular dehydrogenative C–S cross-coupling in a flow electrolysis cell

Dehydrogenative cyclization of thioamides is an attractive approach for the synthesis of S-heterocycles. Reported herein is an electrochemical dehydrogenative cyclization reaction of N-benzyl thioamides in a flow electrolysis cell. The continuous-flow electrosynthesis has addressed the limitations associated with previously reported methods for the cyclization of alkylthioamides and provide a transition metal-and oxidizing reagent-free access to various functionalized 1,3-benzothiazines in good yields.