First functionalization by metallation of the pyridine moiety of 4-methoxypyridopyrimidines. Diazines: Part 38

Starting from pyridopyrimidin-4(3H)-ones, a general synthetic route leading to 4-methoxypyridopyrimidines is described. The first lithiation and functionalization of the pyridine moiety has been studied. According to various structural parameters, the regioselectivity of the metallation is discussed. The functionalization of the 4-methoxypyridopyrimidines via the metallation reaction, provides an efficient process to access new substituted pyridopyrimidines.     

Multifunctionalization of dendrimers through orthogonal transformations

A straightforward methodology for the synthesis of multifunctionalized dendrimers that is based on an orthogonal functionalization strategy has been developed. Polyamide-based dendrimers that possess both a single aldehyde and a single azide moiety on their periphery have been synthesized by using a convergent synthetic strategy. These dendrimers can be functionalized quantitatively with small organic and biological molecules that contain hydrazide and/or alkyne groups in which each functional moiety is completely specific for its complementary motif. This orthogonal functionalization strategy has the potential to be used to synthesize multifunctional dendrimers for a variety of applications, which range from targeted biological delivery vehicles to optical materials.     

meta-Selective C−H Functionalization of Pyridines

The pyridine moiety is an important core structure for a variety of drugs, agrochemicals, catalysts, and functional materials. Direct functionalization of C−H bonds in pyridines is a straightforward approach to access valuable substituted pyridines. Compared to the direct ortho- and para-functionalization, meta-selective pyridine C−H functionalization is far more challenging due to the inherent electronic properties of the pyridine entity. This review summarizes currently available methods for pyridine meta-C−H functionalization using a directing group, non-directed metalation, and temporary dearomatization strategies. Recent advances in ligand control and temporary dearomatization are highlighted. We analyze the advantages as well as limitations of current techniques and hope to inspire further developments in this important area.     

First functionalization by metallation of the pyridine moiety of pyridopyrimidin-4(3H)-ones. Diazines. Part 36

Starting from o-aminopyridine carboxylic acids, a general synthetic route leading to various pyridopyrimidin-4(3H)-ones is described. The first metallation and functionalization of the pyridine moiety has been studied and a regioselective metallation at the peri-position C₅ of the pyridine ring has been highlighted.     

过渡金属催化的硅烷基C(sp3)–H键活化

有机硅化合物在有机合成、材料化学和药物化学中都有广泛应用.因此,其自身的合成方法学在近年来广受关注.从原子经济性的角度出发,选择性的C(sp³)–H键切断是一种高效经济的合成策略.硅烷基单元在有机化合物中广泛存在,通过对硅烷基中的C(sp³)–H键直接官能团化来合成新的有机硅化合物是一种十分有前景的合成方法.近年来,过渡金属催化的C(sp³)–H键活化成为有机合成研究的热点领域.与肟基、唑啉、吡啶基、酰胺基、羧酸酯基等官能团或是与氧、氮或硫等杂原子相连的C(sp³)–H键的活化研究已有许多报道,但是与硅相邻的C(sp³)–H键活化研究报道很少.本文综述了近年来过渡金属催化的硅烷基C(sp³)–H键切断的研究进展.     

An Overview on the Synthesis of Fused Pyridocoumarins with Biological Interest

Pyridocoumarins are a class of synthetic and naturally occurring organic compounds with interesting biological activities. This review focuses on the synthetic strategies for the synthesis of pyridocoumarins and presents the biological properties of those compounds. The synthesis involves the formation of the pyridine ring, at first, from a coumarin derivative, such as aminocoumarins, hydroxycoumarins, or other coumarins. The formation of a pyranone moiety follows from an existing pyridine or piperidine or phenol derivative. For the above syntheses, [4 + 2] cycloaddition reactions, multi-component reactions (MCR), as well as metal-catalyzed reactions, are useful. Pyridocoumarins present anti-cancer, anti-HIV, antimalarial, analgesic, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities.     

Preparation of a cyclodextrin dimer linked with a bis(picolinyl)cystine moiety and its intra- and intermolecular inclusion behavior

A novel cyclodextrin (CD) dimer linked with a bis(picolinyl)cystine (Cys) moiety was prepared by the coupling of Boc-protected Cys with amino-modified CDs, followed by deprotection of the Boc groups and bispicolinylation. The dimer showed less affinity to an organic guest molecule compared to that of a native CD monomer. It was attributed to an intramolecular inclusion of the pyridine moiety into CD cavity. The dimer caused significant increase of its organic guest affinity by an addition of a copper ion. The included pyridine group may come out of a CD cavity to bind the copper ion and the two CDs included cooperatively and intermolecularly a guest molecule with high affinity.     

辐射接枝共聚合反应及其在有机生物医用材料制备中的应用

γ-射线辐射高分子材料表面接枝共聚合是一种绿色的、重要的有机生物材料合成制备方法. 综述了γ-射线辐射接枝共聚反应的原理、特点, 阐述了预辐射接枝共聚和共辐射接枝共聚的方法, 介绍了当前γ-射线辐射接枝共聚反应在改善有机生物医用材料的表面亲水性、生物相容性等方面的应用. 对辐射接枝共聚合制备功能药物载体研究进行了简要介绍.     

Pyridine-containing m-phenylene ethynylene oligomers having tunable basicities

Incorporation of a pyridine monomer into the backbone of a m-phenylene ethynylene oligomer allows functionalization of the interior binding cavity of the folded oligomer. The basicity of the inwardly directed pyridine moiety was modulated by changing the substituents on the pyridine ring and through oligomer folding, granting access to a pK(a) range of 5-14 in acetonitrile. [reaction: see text]     

Directing Group-Free Regioselective meta-C−H Functionalization of Pyridines

The pyridine core is among the most common motifs found in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Consequently, the C−H functionalization of pyridine is a prized reaction, as it can help access a broad spectrum of valuable chemicals. However, the intrinsic electronic properties of pyridines hinder their meta-C−H functionalization, requiring drastic conditions affecting functional group compatibility. A synthetic manoeuvre to overcome this challenge involves the temporary conversion of pyridines into electron-rich intermediates and subsequent regioselective electrophilic functionalization. This was recently accomplished by a ring-opening ring-closing sequence via Zincke imine intermediates by McNally and co-workers, and a dearomatization-rearomatization sequence via oxazino-pyridine intermediates by the Studer group. The mildness and simplicity of these protocols enable them to work with complex molecular setups for synthesizing natural products and bioactive molecules.     

Exploiting Strained Rings in Chelation Guided C−H Functionalization: Integration of C−H Activation with Ring Cleavage

Strained ring systems are regarded as privileged coupling partners in directed C?H bond functionalization and have emerged as a potential research area in organic synthesis. The inherent ring strain in these systems acts as a driving force, allowing the facile construction of diversified structural scaffolds via integrating C?H activation and ring‐scission. The mechanistic underpinnings allows the implementation of a plethora of C?H bonds across plentiful organic substrates, including the less reactive alkyl ones. Considering the synthetic space, this area will foster developments of novel synthetic methods in chelation guided C?H functionalization. This review will focus on recent developments in transition‐metal catalyzed chelation assisted concomitant C?H activation and ring scission of strained rings to attain molecular complexity.     

Direct benzylic functionalization of pyridines:Palladium-catalyzed mono-α-arylation of α-(2-pyridinyl)acetates with heteroaryl halides

Herein,we report a Pd-catalyzed mono-a-arylation reaction for pyridine benzylic functionalization.This approach serves as an efficient alternative to synthesize di-heteroaryl acetates in good yields and selectivities.Moreover,the method is applicable to heteroa ryl substrate combinations,and exhibits great functional group tolerance.A streamlined protocol also enables the rapid synthesis of diheteroaryl ketones.The synthetic value was also demonstrated by scale-up experiments.     

Formal γ−C−H Functionalization of Cyclobutyl Ketones: Synthesis of cis-1,3-Difunctionalized Cyclobutanes

1,3-Difunctionalized cyclobutanes are an emerging scaffold in medicinal chemistry that can confer beneficial pharmacological properties to small-molecule drug candidates. However, the diastereocontrolled synthesis of these compounds typically requires complicated synthetic routes, indicating a need for novel methods. Here, we report a sequential C−H/C−C functionalization strategy for the stereospecific synthesis of cis-γ-functionalized cyclobutyl ketones from readily available cyclobutyl aryl ketones. Specifically, a bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-2-ol intermediate is generated from the parent cyclobutyl ketone via an optimized Norrish-Yang procedure. This intermediate then undergoes a ligand-enabled, palladium-catalyzed C−C cleavage/functionalization to produce valuable cis-γ-(hetero)arylated, alkenylated, and alkynylated cyclobutyl aryl ketones, the benzoyl moiety of which can subsequently be converted to a wide range of functional groups including amides and esters.     

Recent Advances on Direct Functionalization of Indoles in Aqueous Media

Indoles and their derivatives have dominated a significant proportion of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds and play an essential role in synthetic and medicinal chemistry, pesticides, and advanced materials. Compared with conventional synthetic strategies, direct functionalization of indoles provides straightforward access to construct diverse indole scaffolds. As we enter an era emphasizing green and sustainable chemistry, utilizing environment-friendly solvents represented by water demonstrates great potential in synthesizing valuable indole derivatives. This review aims to depict the critical aspects of aqueous-mediated indoles functionalization over the past decade and discusses the future challenges and prospects in this fast-growing field. For the convenience of readers, this review is classified into three parts according to the bonding modes (C−C, C−N, and C−S bonds), which focus on the diversity of indole derivatives, the prominent role of water in the chemical process, and the types of catalyst systems and mechanisms. We hope this review can promote the sustainable development of the direct functionalization of indoles and their derivatives and the discovery of novel and practical organic methods in aqueous phase.     

Strategies for the Synthesis of Functional Naphthalene Diimides

Naphthalene diimides, which have for a long time been in the shadow of their higher homologues the perylene diimides, currently belong to the most investigated classes of organic compounds. This is primarily due to the initial synthetic studies on core functionalization that were carried out at the beginning of the last decade, which facilitated diverse structural modifications of the naphthalene scaffold. Compounds with greatly modified optical and electronic properties that can be easily and effectively modulated by appropriate functionalization were made accessible through relatively little synthetic effort. This resulted in diverse interesting applications. The electron‐deficient character of these compounds makes them highly valuable, particularly in the field of organic electronics as air‐stable n‐type semiconductors, while absorption bands over the whole visible spectral range through the introduction of core substituents enabled interesting photosystems and photovoltaic applications. This Review provides an overview on different approaches towards core functionalization as well as on synthetic strategies for the core expansion of naphthalene diimides that have been developed mainly in the last five years.     

Green procedure for highly efficient,rapid synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and its late stage functionalization

We unfold a rapid synthetic protocol for the preparation of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine in cyclohexane. This methodology includes several advantages like shorter reaction time, catalyst free, broader substrate scope, and good yields of the desired products. Late stage functionalization of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine has also been performed through C–H bond activation and C–C cross-coupling reactions.     

Thermochemiluminescence as a fast method to detect and characterize hydroperoxide moieties in novel 3-hydroperoxyisothiazole 1,1-dioxides

Hydroperoxy compounds are important for selective oxidation of organic precursors in the chemical industry. Moreover, novel 3-hydroperoxyisothiazole 1,1-dioxides (N-phthalimidyl sultams) have been shown to be potent and specific inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) an important enzyme in the neurotransmitter process. The inhibitory potential of these novel compounds is clearly linked to the hydroperoxide moiety. Hydroperoxides are known for their chemi- and thermochemiluminescent reactivity. In this study we tested thermochemiluminescence (TCL) as a fast method to detect and characterize the hydroperoxide moiety in structurally different synthetic organic hydroperoxides.     

Monofunctionalization of dendrimers with use of microwave-assisted 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions

Monofunctionalized polyamide-based dendrimers containing either a terminal azide or alkyne moiety have been designed and synthesized via a convergent synthetic approach. The monofunctionalization allows for the single attachment of a functional moiety in quantitative yields by using 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions, thereby opening the possibility for targeted dendrimer functionalization.     

The Emergence of Palladium-Catalyzed C(sp3)−H Functionalization of Free Carboxylic Acids

Palladium-catalyzed directing group assisted C−H bond activation has emerged as a powerful tool in synthetic organic chemistry. However, only recently, among various directing groups, widely available carboxylate moiety is recognized as a versatile candidate for the regioselective transformations. Notably, palladium-catalyzed carboxylate directed C(sp³)−H bond activation and diverse functionalization is highly challenging and has gained huge attention for its versatile applications. Mono- and bidentate ligands have proven to be useful for accelerating the C(sp³)−H bond activation step, which helps to control reactivity and selectivity (including enantioselectivity). In this Minireview, we discuss the recent progress made in palladium-catalyzed C(sp³)−H bond functionalization reactions for the construction of C−C and C−Heteroatom bonds with the direction of free carboxylic acid.     

Carbohydrate-derived porous carbon materials: An ideal platform for green organic synthesis

Porous carbon materials have attracted much attention in the field of organic synthesis in recent years,due to their tunable properties, excellent catalytic activity and stability. Biomass-based carbohydrates emerge as an ideal precursor for the generation of these materials owing to their renewability, low cost,non-toxicity and high content of functional groups. Thus, carbon materials prepared from carbohydrates is of considerable importance for the sustainable development of organic chemistry....