Novel synthesis of oligosaccharides linked with carbamate and urea bonds utilizing modified Curtius rearrangement

We describe a novel synthesis of various carbamate- and urea-linked disaccharides stereospecifically using sugar carboxylic acids and sugar alcohols or sugar amines by the modified Curtius rearrangement. In this reaction, the reactivity of each hydroxyl group in glucose as an acceptor has been disclosed. Furthermore, we applied this method to the synthesis of carbamate-linked oligosaccharides including a dendritic molecule.     

A versatile one-step method for the synthesis of benzimidazoles from quinoxalinones and arylenediamines via a novel rearrangement

A highly efficient and versatile method for the synthesis of benzimidazoles has been developed on the basis of the novel ring contraction of 3-aroyl- and 3-alkanoylquinoxalin-2-ones with 1,2-arylenediamines.     

Novel oxidative nitrogen to carbon rearrangement found in the conversion of anilines to benzaldoximes by treating with HCHO/H2O2

Novel rearrangement was found by reacting anilines with HCHO/H₂O₂ resulting in the synthesis of various benzaldoximes. The mechanism of the rearrangement is proposed and suggested that the rearrangement might proceed via unstable N-phenyloxazirane intermediate followed by the transfer of aryl moiety from nitrogen to carbon atom leading to the formation of benzaldoxime.     

One pot synthesis of 2-phenylbenzoxazoles by potassium cyanide assisted reaction of o-aminophenols and benzaldehydes

The 2-phenylbenzoxazoles were obtained in moderate to good yields by reaction of the substituted o-aminophenols with benzaldehydes in the presence of one equivalent of potassium cyanide as an equimolecular catalyst in N,N-dimethylformamide at room temperature.     

The use of 2,2′-thiodiethanol in the fluorimetric determination of secondary amines with o-phthalaldehyde and 2-mercaptoethanol

The fluorimetric determination of secondary amines based on conversion with sodium hypochlorite to primary amines and the o-phthalaldehydemercaptoethanol (OPA) reagent is discussed. Interference by excess hypochlorite (e.g., oxidation of OPA or conversion of primary amines to chloramines) were suppressed by 2,2′-thiodiethanol. Two spectrophotofluorimetric method are reported, one for aromatic and the other for aliphatic secondary amines. These methods permitted determinations at nanomolar levels; relative standard deviations were 4% for 5 nmol of N-methylaniline and 13% for 5 nmol of sarcosine.     

Reaction of 3-chloroquinoline-2,4-diones with ethanolamine and rearrangement of the reaction products

The reaction of tertiary α-chloroketones with ethanolamine has not been hitherto described in the literature. Herein, we describe the reaction of tertiary 3-chloroquinoline-2,4-diones with ethanolamine to give novel 3-(2-hydroxyethylamino)quinoline-2,4-diones. These compounds provide 3-(2-oxooxazolidin-3-yl)quinoline-2,4(1H,3H)-diones and new compounds with dimeric character after reaction with triphosgene. Molecular rearrangement proceeds during the reaction of 3-(2-hydroxyethylamino)quinoline-2,4-diones with isocyanic acid. Three types of reaction products arise: 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)imidazo[1,5-c]quinazoline-3,5-diones, 3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3,3a-dihydro-2H-imidazo[4,5-]quinoline-4(5H)diones and primarily 5-hydroxy-1-(hydroxyethyl)-1′H-spiro[imidazolidine-5,3′-indole]-2,2′-diones. The reaction mechanism and product stereochemistry are discussed. The ¹H, ¹³C and ¹⁵N NMR spectra of the prepared compounds were measured, and all resonances were assigned from appropriate two-dimensional experiments.     

Theoretical mechanistic study on the radical-molecule reaction of CHCl2/CCl3 with NO2

The radical-molecule reaction mechanism of CHCl(2) and CCl(3) with NO(2) have been explored theoretically at the B3LYP/6-311G(d,p) and MC-QCISD (single-point) levels. For the singlet potential energy surface (PES) of CHCl(2) + NO(2) reaction, the association of CHCl(2) with NO(2) was found to be a barrierless carbon-to-nitrogen approach forming an energy-rich adduct a (HCl(2)CNO(2)) followed by isomerization to b(1) (trans-cis-HCl(2)CONO), which can easily interconvert to b(2), b(3), and b(4). Subsequently, the most feasible pathway is the 1,3-chlorine migration associated with N-O1 bond cleavage of b(1) leading to P(1) (CHClO + ClNO). The second competitive pathway is the 1,4-chlorine migration along with N-O1 bond rupture of b(4) giving rise to P(2) (CHClO + ClON). Moreover, some of P(1) and P(2) can further dissociate to give P(6) (CHClO + Cl + NO). The lesser followed competitive channel is the 1,3-H-shift from C to N atom along with N-O1 bond rupture of b(1) to form P(3) (CCl(2)O + HNO). The concerted 1,4-H-shift accompanied by N-O1 bond fission of b(3) to product P(4) (CCl(2)O + HON) is even much less feasible. For the singlet PES of CCl(3) + NO(2) reaction, the only primary product is found to be P(1) (CCl(2)O + ClNO), which can lead to P(2) (CCl(2)O + Cl + NO) via dissociation of ClNO. The obtained major products CHClO and CCl(2)O for CHCl(2) + NO(2) and CCl(3) + NO(2) reactions, respectively, are in good agreement with kinetic detection in experiment. Compared with the singlet pathways, the triplet pathways may have less contributions to both reactions. Because the rate-determining transition state involved in the feasible pathways lie above the reactants R, the title reactions may be important in high-temperature processes. The similarities and discrepancies among the CH(n)Cl(3-n) + NO(2) (n == 0-2) reactions are discussed in terms of the substitution effect. The present study may be helpful for further experimental investigation of the title reactions.     

Novel rearrangement of 1H-2,3-benzoxazines to cyclic N-acyl hemiaminals: application to the synthesis of 1-arylnaphthalene skeletal congeners

The rearrangement of 1H-2,3-benzoxazine derivatives has been investigated. The reaction affords cyclic hemiaminal derivatives for their conversion to the corresponding 1-arylisobenzofurans, which can be trapped by various dienophiles to afford skeletal congeners of 1-arylnaphthalene lignans.     

Iodine-mediated direct synthesis of multifunctional 2-aminobenzimidazoles from N-substituted o-diaminoarenes and isothiocyanates

Multifunctional 2-aminobenzimidazoles were directly synthesized through sequential addition of N-substituted o-diaminoarenes to isothiocyanates, formation of carbodiimides via I₂-mediated oxidative desulfurization, and intramolecular cycloaddition. This efficient and eco-friendly synthetic process provides a facile access to diverse 2-aminobenzimidazole derivatives from readily accessible substrates under mild reaction conditions in a scalable fashion.     

Study of the reaction of chalcone analogs of dehydroacetic acid and o-aminothiophenol: synthesis and structure of 1,5-benzothiazepines and 1,4-benzothiazines

Treatment of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds, obtained by the reaction of DHA and aromatic (or heteroaromatic) aldehydes, with o-aminothiophenol results in the formation of 1,5-benzothiazepines and/or 1,4-benzothiazines depending upon the reaction conditions and structure of the aldehydes. The products were characterized by the combined use of multinuclear 1D and 2D NMR and GIAO/DFT calculations of ¹H, ¹³C and ¹⁵N chemical shifts. The tautomerism of these compounds in solution was determined, they have an exocyclic CC double bond.     

A simple method for synthesis of 5-CF3 substituted dienamides via rearrangement of 2H-pyran derivatives

A simple and novel method for synthesis of 5-trifluoromethyl 2,4-dienamides with up to 95% yield under mild condition was first reported. With α,α-dicyanoalkenes and trifluoromethylketones as starting materials, the vinylogous aldol reaction was introduced and then followed by rearrangement of the 2H-pyran intermediate.     

Silver-catalyzed cascade reaction of o-aminoaryl compounds with alkynes: an aniline mediated synthesis of 2-substituted quinolines

An efficient silver-catalyzed, aniline mediated cascade hydroamination/cycloaddition of o-aminoaryl compounds including o-aminoaryl aldehydes, o-aminoaryl ketones with alkynes for the synthesis of 2- or 2,4-substituted quinolines is reported. The reactions proceed with high regioselectivity to afford mono- or disubstituted quinoline derivatives in good to high yields using AgOTf as the catalyst in the air.     

Imidazolium chloride-catalyzed synthesis of benzimidazoles and 2-substituted benzimidazoles from o-phenylenediamines and DMF derivatives

A facile, general, and economical synthesis of diversely functionalized benzimidazoles and 2-substituted benzimidazoles has been realized via the imidazolium chloride-catalyzed cyclization of o-phenylenediamines with DMF derivatives. This protocol shows a broad substrate scope for aliphatic, aromatic, and heteroaromatic amides. A series of benzimidazoles and 2-substituted benzimidazoles have been obtained in moderate to excellent yields.     

Theoretical mechanistic study on the radical-molecule reaction of CH2Br/CHBrCl with NO2

The radical-molecule reaction mechanisms of CH₂Br and CHBrCl with NO₂ have been explored theoretically at the UB3LYP/6-311G(d, p) level. The single-point energies were calculated using UCCSD(T) and UQCISD(T) methods. The results show that the title reactions are more favorable on the singlet potential energy surface than on the triplet one. For the singlet potential energy surface of CH₂Br + NO₂ reaction, the association of CH₂Br with NO₂ is found to be a barrierless carbon-to-oxygen attack forming the adduct IM1 (H₂BrCONO-trans), which can isomerize to IM2 (H₂BrCNO₂), and IM3 (H₂BrCONO-cis), respectively. The most feasible pathway is the 1, 3-Br shift with C–Br and O–N bonds cleavage along with the N–Br bond formation of IM1 lead to the product P1 (CH₂O + BrNO) which can further dissociate to give P4 (CH₂O + Br + NO). The competitive pathway is the 1, 3-H-shift associated with O–N bond rupture of IM1 to form P2 (CHBrO + HNO). For the singlet potential energy surface of CHBrCl + NO₂ reaction, there are three important reaction pathways, all of which may have comparable contribution to the reaction of CHBrCl with NO₂. The theoretically obtained major products CH₂O and CHClO for CH₂Br + NO₂ and CHBrCl + NO₂ reactions, respectively, are in good agreement with the kinetic detection in experiment.     

An efficient, high yielding protocol for the synthesis of functionalized quinolines via the tandem addition/annulation reaction of o-aminoaryl ketones with α-methylene ketones

A mild and efficient method has been developed for the condensation of 2-aminoaryl ketones with α-methylene ketones in the presence of a catalytic amount of reusable catalyst CeCl₃·7H₂O (25 mol %) at ambient temperature to afford the corresponding poly-substituted quinolines in high yields under mild conditions.     

HO2+HONO及其异构体抽氢反应机理

本文在CCSD(T)/aug-cc-pVTZ//M06-2X/6-311+G(3d,2p)水平上构建了HO_2与HONO及其异构体的反应势能剖面,并对各通道的速率常数进行了计算。结果表明,HONO存在cis-HONO、trans-HONO、HNO_2三种不同的异构体,其中HNO_2是最稳定的构型。HNO_2+HO_2反应(R3)能垒比其他两个反应(R1(cisHONO+HO_2)和R2(trans-HONO+HO_2))的能垒降低了8. 2～13. 8 kcal·mol~(-1)。采用传统过渡态理论结合Wigner校正对各反应在240～425 K范围内的速率常数进行了计算。结果表明,反应R3的速率常数比R1和R2的对应值大4～9个数量级,表明HO_2+HONO及其异构体的抽氢反应的速率主要取决于HNO_2+HO_2反应。     

A one-step solvothermal route for the synthesis of nanocrystalline anatase TiO2 doped with lanthanide ions

A one-step solvothermal synthesis is proposed for the preparation of nanocrystalline single-phase TiO₂ in the anatase form doped with lanthanide ions Eu³⁺, Er³⁺ and Sm³⁺. The structural properties of these products have been investigated by using X-ray powder diffraction, electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Furthermore, the laser-excited luminescence spectra of the samples have been measured and analyzed. Following this route, the doping process turns out to be highly favorite and the resulting materials show an efficient luminescence in the visible region.     

Novel synthesis of 1,3-dienes from 1-alkenes via /ldene/rd reaction with pummerer rearrangement product: a short synthesis of the sex pheromone of the red bollworm moth

A Pummerer rearrangement product, 4-chlorophenylthiomethyl trifluoroacetate (6), obtained from 4-chlorophenyl methyl sulfoxide (5) and trifluoroacetic anhydride, reacted with 1-alkenes in trifluoroacetic acid to give the ene products 8, which were readily converted into the terminal 1,3-dienes 10 by oxidation and subsequent pyrolysis. Using this method, 9,11-dodecadien-1-yl acetate (12), a sex pheromone of the red bollworm moth, was synthesized.     

Methyl and methane elimination in the gas phase reaction of zirconium atom with 2-butyne: A DFT study

<正>The mechanisms for CH_3- and CH_4-elimination in the gas phase reaction of ground-state Zr with 2-butyne has been investigated in detail using B3LYP method.For the elimination of CH_3,two mechanisms which are similar to those previously found for the reactions of Y and Zr with propyne are identified.The mechanism for the elimination of CH_4 was revealed as:Zr + CH_3C≡CCH_3→π-complex→TS(H-migration)→HZr-(H_2CCC)-CH_3→TS(C-C insertion)→(H_2CCC)-HZr-CH_3→TS(H-migration)→CH_4+ ZrC_3H_2.