Preliminary Microbiological Tests of S-Carvone and Geraniol and Selected Derivatives of These Compounds That May Be Formed in the Processes of Isomerization and Oxidation

This work presents a literature review on the biological activity of S-carvone, geraniol and derivatives of these compounds, which are formed in the process of isomerization (during the process of geraniol isomerization, oxidation products of this compound are also obtained). Moreover, this work presents preliminary microbiological tests of creams with the addition of these biologically active compounds: S-carvone, geraniol, carvacrol (an S-carvone isomerization product), nerol (a geraniol isomerization product), linalool (a geraniol isomerization product) and citral (a geraniol oxidation product). Because the post-reaction mixture obtained after the S-carvone isomerization has a relatively simple composition, it was also added to creams and tested without isolating pure compounds. This may be a cheaper alternative to creams prepared with the addition of pure compounds. The mixture obtained after the geraniol isomerization process has a very complex composition; therefore, only compounds with the lowest molecular weight and are easily commercially available were selected for studies. The content of the tested compounds in the creams ranged from 0.5 to 3 wet%. The following microorganisms were selected for microbiological tests: the Gram-negative bacterium Escherichia coli K12, the Gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus epidermidis, and the fungi Candida albicans, Trichophyton rubrum, Aspergillus niger, and Penicillium chrysogenum. A content of 3% carvacrol, nerol, geraniol and citral inhibited the growth of E. coli, and attenuated the growth of C. albicans and T. rubrum. On the other hand, 3% carvacrol and citral only poorly attenuated the growth of the mould fungi P. chrysogenum and A. niger.     

Construction of Quaternary Stereocenters by Nickel‐Catalyzed Heck Cyclization Reactions

A nickel‐catalyzed Heck cyclization for the construction of quaternary stereocenters is reported. This transformation is demonstrated in the synthesis of 3,3‐disubstituted oxindoles, which are prevalent motifs seen in numerous biologically active molecules. The method shows broad scope, proceeds in synthetically useful yields, and provides a rare means to construct stereochemically complex frameworks by nonprecious‐metal catalysis.     

氯化亚铜催化3-氯-1-丁烯异构为1-氯-2-丁烯研究

采用一价铜盐为催化剂、二甲基甲酰胺为溶剂,在均相体系中催化3-氯-1-丁烯异构化生成1-氯-2-丁烯.考察了溶剂、反应温度、催化剂种类和加入量对反应的影响,研究发现反应温度和催化剂的加入量对异构化反应有较大影响.在最优条件3-氯-1-丁烯1 mL,二甲基甲酰胺9 mL,CuCl 0.10 g,60℃反应5 h,产物和原料的浓度比为3.88 mmol L-1.采用在线红外光谱对反应过程进行监测,检测到有红外吸收峰在反应过程中先增加后减少的变化过程,提出了可能的反应机理.     

Highly Enantioselective Nickel‐Catalyzed Intramolecular Reductive Cyclization of Alkynones

The first asymmetric nickel‐catalyzed intramolecular reductive cyclization of alkynones is reported. A P‐chiral monophosphine and triethylsilane were used as the ligand and the reducing reagent, respectively, to form a series of tertiary allylic alcohols bearing furan/pyran rings in excellent yields and enantioselectivities. This reaction has a broad substrate scope and enabled the efficient synthesis of dehydroxycubebin and chiral dibenzocyclooctadiene skeletons.     

A Gold‐Catalyzed Domino Cyclization Enabling Rapid Construction of Diverse Polyheterocyclic Frameworks

We report herein an efficient gold(I)‐catalyzed post‐Ugi domino dearomatization/ipso‐cyclization/Michael sequence that enables access to libraries of diverse (hetero)arene‐annulated tricyclic heterocycles. This process affords novel complex polycyclic scaffolds in moderate to good yields from readily available acyclic precursors with excellent chemo‐, regio‐, and diastereoselectivity. The power of this strategy has been demonstrated by the rapid synthesis of 40 highly functionalized polyheterocycles bearing indole, pyrrole, (benzo)furan, (benzo)thiophene, pyrazole, and electron‐rich arene groups in two operational steps.     

Hydrazide‐Catalyzed Polyene Cyclization: Asymmetric Organocatalytic Synthesis of cis‐Decalins

Polyene cyclizations offer rapid entry into terpenoid ring systems. Although enantioselective cyclizations of (E)‐polyenes to form trans‐decalin ring systems are well precedented, highly enantioselective cyclizations of (Z)‐polyenes to form the corresponding cis‐decalins have not been reported. Here, we describe the first application of iminium catalysis to the initiation of polyene cyclizations. Ethyl 1,2‐diazepane‐1‐carboxylate catalyzes the cyclization of polyenes bearing enal initiators. Moreover, chiral bicyclic hydrazides catalyze the cyclizations of (Z)‐polyene substrates to form cis‐decalins with enantioselectivities of up to 97:3 er. DFT calculations suggest the catalysts promote the reaction by stabilizing positive charge as it develops during the bicyclization.     

Reviewing the Polyolefin Cyclization Reaction of the C35 Polyprene Catalyzed by Squalene‐Hopene Cyclase

A review of the polycyclization reaction of the C₃₅ polyprenoid by squalene‐hopene cyclase: Surprisingly, our results completely disagree with a previous publication in which it was reported that a hexacyclic skeleton was constructed as the single product. In our work many tri‐ and tetracyclic scaffolds were isolated, but no penta‐ or hexacycles. The reasons for the different results and the mechanism of the polycyclization reaction are discussed (see figure).

     

Enantioselective Palladium‐Catalyzed Dearomative Cyclization for the Efficient Synthesis of Terpenes and Steroids

A novel enantioselective palladium‐catalyzed dearomative cyclization has been developed for the efficient construction of a series of chiral phenanthrenone derivatives bearing an all‐carbon quaternary center. The effectiveness of this method in the synthesis of terpenes and steroids was demonstrated by a highly efficient synthesis of a kaurene intermediate, the facile construction of the skeleton of the anabolic steroid boldenone, and the enantioselective total synthesis of the antimicrobial diterpene natural product (?)‐totaradiol.     

AgOTf‐Catalyzed Electrophilic Cyclization of Triynols with NXS: Rapid Synthesis of Densely Trisubstituted Naphthalenes and Quinolines

A silver triflate‐catalyzed electrophilic cyclization reaction of acyclic triynols with NXS (X=I, Br) under mild conditions is reported. Three reactive functional groups, such as a carbonyl group, an alkyne group, and a halogen, could be selectively installed at the C1, C2, and C3 positions to obtain the naphthalene and quinoline products, respectively. The obtained densely trisubstituted products could be further transformed into more complex aromatic products by manipulating the alkynyl moiety and the other two functional groups as synthons.     

Control over the Chemoselectivity of Pd‐Catalyzed Cyclization Reactions of (2‐Iodoanilino)carbonyl Compounds

The factors that control the chemoselectivity of palladium‐catalyzed cyclization reactions of (2‐iodoanilino)carbonyl compounds have been explored by an extensive experimental computational (DFT) study. It was found that the selectivity of the process, that is, the formation of fused six‐ versus five‐membered rings, can be controlled by the proper selection of the initial reactant, reaction conditions, and additives. Thus, esters or amides produce ketones by a nucleophilic addition process, whereas the addition of PhO^? ions leads to the formation of indolines by an α‐arylation reaction. In contrast, the corresponding ketone reactants yield a mixture of both reaction products, the ratio of which depends on the base used, in the presence of phenol. The outcome of the processes can be explained by the formation of a common four‐membered palladacycle intermediate from which the competitive nucleophilic addition and α‐arylation reactions occur. The remarkable effect of phenol in the process, which makes the α‐arylation reaction easier, favored the formation of enol complexes, which are stabilized by an intramolecular hydrogen bond between the hydroxy group of the enol moiety and the oxygen atom of the phenoxy ligand. Moreover, the chemoselectivy of the process can be also controlled by the addition of bidendate ligands that lead to the almost exclusive formation of indoles at expenses of the corresponding alcohols.     

Liquid–Liquid Equilibria of Linalool + Ethanol + Water, Water + Ethanol + Limonene, and Limonene + Linalool + Water Systems

The present work was undertaken to determine liquid–liquid equilibria for ternary systems involved in the citrus essential oil terpeneless using dilute alcohol. Tie-line data have been determined for the linalool + ethanol + water, water + ethanol + limonene, and limonene + linalool + water ternary systems at 298.15 K. The experimental data were satisfactorily correlated using the UNIQUAC and NRTL equations, and the obtained binary interaction parameters are reported. The UNIFAC group-contribution method did not allow adequate predictions of liquid–liquid equilibria involved in this study.     

Acid‐Catalyzed Cyclization of Terpenes Under Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Conditions as Probed Through Stereoisotopic Studies: A Concerted Process with Competing Preorganized Chair and Boat Transition States

Based on stereoisotopic studies and β‐secondary isotope effects, we propose that the acid‐catalyzed cyclization of geranyl acetate proceeds through a concerted mechanism. Under heterogeneous conditions (zeolite Y confinement), a preorganized chairlike transition state predominates, whereas under homogeneous conditions the boat‐ and chairlike transition states are almost isoenergetic. For the case of farnesyl acetate, we propose that under homogeneous conditions a concerted dicyclization occurs with a preorganized boat–chair transition state competing with the chair–chair transition state. Under zeolite confinement conditions, the chair–chairlike dicyclization transition state is highly favorable. The preference of chairlike transition states within the cavities of zeolite Y is attributed to a transition state shape selectivity effect.     

Assembly of Functionalized 4‐Alkynylisoxazoles by Palladium‐Catalyzed Three‐Component Cascade Cyclization/Alkynylation

A novel N‐heterocyclic carbene (NHC)‐palladium‐catalyzed three‐component cascade cyclization/alkynylation for the synthesis of structurally diverse 4‐alkynylisoxazoles was efficiently developed in ionic liquids. The operational simplicity, without additives, no additional ligands, and 0.5 mol % catalyst loading under air are some of the attractive features of this present protocol.     

硫酸铁铵催化合成硬脂酸正丁酯

在十二水合硫酸铁铵存在下，正丁醇和硬脂酸发生酯化反应，高收率地合成了硬脂酸正丁酯。研究了十二水合硫酸铁铵和正丁醇用量及反应时间对收率的影响，当硬酯酸用量为7．1g(28mmol)，硬酯酸、正丁醇和硫酸铁铵的摩尔比为1：8:0．124，回流分水2h，酯收率达98．8％。     

FeCl3催化羰基化合物的还原卤代反应

在甲基二氯硅烷作用下, FeCl₃能催化羰基化合物(醛、酮)的还原氯代反应, 得到相应的氯代产物; 在甲基二氯硅烷、PBr₃或NaI作用下, FeCl₃可以催化羰基化合物(醛、酮)的还原溴代或碘代反应, 分别以良好的收率得到相应的溴代烷或碘代烷.