ISOLATION AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF NEW FRUCTANS PRODUCED BY CHICORY

This report describes a new series of oligosaccharides, which is formed in chicory roots under forcing conditions and during in vitro experiments using purified chicory 1-FFT (fructan:fructan 1-fructosyl transferase). It was demonstrated that the three smallest members of this new series (disaccharide, trisaccharide and tetrasaccharide) contain exclusively β-D-fructosyl residues after hydrolysis. The present data demonstrate that the smallest compound is levanbiose and that the other oligomers of this new series of fructans do not belong to the linear 2→6 linked levan-oligosaccharides nor to the linear 2→1 linked inulo-oligosaccharides. A combination of several chromatographic techniques yielded a fraction that contained only the compound with degree of polymerisation (DP) 2 (levanbiose, β-D-fructofuranosyl-(2→6)-D-fructofuranose), and a mixture of DP 3 of the new series and 1-kestose. Using homonuclear and heteronuclear 2D NMR experiments the complete ¹H and ¹³C NMR assignments of levanbiose and DP 3 were obtained. From High Performance Anion Exchange Chromatography (HPAEC) and NMR experiments of DP 3 of the new series it was concluded that the molecule contains a β-D-fructofuranosyl residue 2→1 linked to the non-reducing moiety of levanbiose, and thus has to be named β-D-fructofuranosyl-(2→1)-β-D-fructofuranosyl-(2→6)-D-fructofuranose. The simple and regular pattern of the HPAEC retention times of the new oligosaccharides suggests that it is a homologous series of oligomers build by 2→1 elongation with β-D-fructofuranosyl residues at the non-reducing residue of levanbiose.     

Structural analysis of three novel trisaccharides isolated from the fermented beverage of plant extracts

Background  

A fermented beverage of plant extracts was prepared from about fifty kinds of vegetables and fruits. Natural fermentation was carried out mainly by lactic acid bacteria (Leuconostoc spp.) and yeast (Zygosaccharomyces spp. and Pichia spp.). We have previously examined the preparation of novel four trisaccharides from the beverage: O-β-D-fructopyranosyl-(2->6)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-D-glucopyranose, O-β-D-fructopyranosyl-(2->6)-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)]-D-glucopyranose, O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->1)-O-β-D-fructofuranosyl-(2<->1)-α-D-glucopyranoside and O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->1)-O-β-D-fructofuranosyl-(2<->1)- α-D-glucopyranoside.     

The Preparation and the Assignment of the 1H and 13C NMR Spectra of Methylated Derivatives of Inulin Oligosaccharides

Abstract

The complete assignment of the ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra for permethylated sucrose, 1-kestose and nystose are given. Methylation of these inulin oligosaccharides did not change the conformation of the ring structures. A partially methylated derivative of nystose has been prepared using water as the solvent. The difference in reactivity of the various hydroxyl groups of nystose appeared to be very small.     

Structural studies of spiroarsoranes derived from 2-aminophenols

This paper describes the structural studies of 2-phenyl-9,9′-dimethyl-2,2′-spirobis(1,3,2-λ⁵-benzoxazarsoline) 5, 2-phenyl-8,8′-dimethyl-2,2′-spirobis(1,3,2-λ⁵-benzoxazarsoline) 6 by ¹H,¹³C,¹⁵N NMR in [²H₆]DMSO and CDCl₃. The solid state studies were made by X-ray experiments. Infrared spectroscopy was obtained in CDCl₃ and the vibrational signals were assigned using DFT calculations. The nature of the As–N, As–C and As–O bonds in these compounds was established by NBO studies.     

Characterization of inclusion complex of vitamin E compound with 2,6-di-O-methylated β-cyclodextrin as the solubility enhancer and its kinetic determination for radical scavenging ability

The structure of the inclusion complex of α-tocopherol (vitamin E compound) with 2,6-di-O-methylated β-cyclodextrin (DM-β-CD) was characterized by 2D ROESY NMR measurements, suggesting that DM-β-CD includes the side-chain moiety of α-tocopherol. The inclusion complexation of DM-β-CD showed the usefulness of water solubilizer for the radical scavenging assay of vitamin E compounds in aqueous solution. Using the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) competitive spin trapping method, we determined the oxygen radical (RO^?) scavenging abilities of seven vitamin E compounds (tocopherols and tocotrienols), which were solubilized by DM-β-CD in water. The order of the RO^? radical scavenging abilities for vitamin E compounds solubilized by DM-β-CD are α- > β- ≈ γ- > δ-, which is in agreement with the oxidation potential values of antioxidants. It is noted that the RO^? radical scavenging abilities of tocotrienols are comparable to those of tocopherols. Based on the results, the mechanism of the antioxidant reaction of vitamin E compounds with the RO^? radical is discussed.     

Synthesis of a New Cavitand. 2 C60 Complex

Abstract

A new cavitand 2 and its complexation with fullerene to afford complex 3 was prepared and characterized by spectroscopic methods. Macrocycle 2 was studied in solution by NMR, and in the solid state by ¹³C CP-MAS, NMR and X-ray diffraction. The macrocycle 2 can host 2 fullerene C₆₀ molecules in its structure. For the complex 3, π-π, CH-π and n-π interactions were observed by ¹³C CP-MAS and FTIR spectroscopy. MM and MD calculations were carried out.     

DARSTELLUNG UND NMR-SPEKTROSKOPISCHE UNTERSUCHUNGEN DER 2-FLUOR-2,2-DIPHENYL-2,3-DIHYDRO-1,3,2λ5-BENZOXAZAPHOSPHOLE

Abstract

Pentakoordinierte Phosphorverbindungen vom Typ der 2.3-Dihydro-1.3.2-benzoxazaphosphole entstehen bei der Umsetzung von 2-Amino-phenolen oder N-Äthyl-2-hydroxy-anilinen mit Diphenyl-trifluorphosphoran unter Verwendung von Triäthylamin als Fluorwasserstoff-Akzeptor. Die Synthese einer großen Anzahl verschieden substituierter Spezies zeigt die Allgemeingültigkeit dieses Verfahrens. Die isolierbaren Substanzen werden durch NMR-Spektren (¹H, ³¹P, ¹⁹F) und die üblichen analytischen Methoden charakterisiert. Die Markierung einer Verbindung mit ¹⁵N trägt wesentlich zur Struktursicherung bei. Bei den 3-H-2-Fluor-2.2-diphenyl-1.3.2-benzoxazaphospholen wurde ein bemerkenswerter Zusammenhang zwischen P–F-Kopplungskonstante und dem F-shift aufgefunden, der eine lineare Korrelation dieser beiden Größen erkennen läßt.

Pentacoordinated phosphorus compounds of the type of 2,3-dihydro-1,3,2-benzoxazaphospholes originate from reaction of 2-aminophenol or N-ethyl-2-hydroxyaniline with diphenyl-trifluorophosphorane using triethylamine as an HF-acceptor. The described synthesis of a great number of differently substituted species indicates the wide field of application. The substances are characterized by nmr spectroscopy (¹H, ³¹P, ¹⁹F) and the usual analytical methods. By marking one compound with ¹⁵N the structure assignment is proved. Remarkably, the compounds of the type 3-H-2-fluoro-2,2-diphenyl-1,3,2-benzoxazaphospholes exhibit a nearly linear correlation between the P–F-coupling constants and the F-chemical shift.     

Synthetic Studies on Selectin Ligands/Inhibitors: One-Pot Synthesis of the Mono- and Oligo-Sulfated 2-(Tetradecyl)Hexadecyl β-D-Galacto- and Lactopyranosides as the Sulfatide Mimetics 1

Abstract

The ¹³C NMR spectra of inulin oligomers in D₂O with degree of polymerization (DP) of 3 through 9, along with two other inulin oligomer mixtures of average DP = 17 and DP = 31 were recorded. Significant variations in the chemical shift of some fructofuranose carbon signals indicates that unlike glucans, simple helical structures are not the predominant conformation for inulin oligomers—at least up to DP = 9. Models of the DP = 5 oligomer show that it should prefer a single helical conformation which however, would not be accessible to longer DP oligomers due to severe steric interactions.     

Theoretical and experimental study of triphenylphosphonium Schiff base of 5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-phenyl-4-formylpyrazole

The Schiff base (HLBr), containing a chelating unit and triphenylphosphonium moiety has been synthesized in the reaction of 4-aminobenzyl(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide with 5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-phenyl-4-formylpyrazole. The composition and structure of HLBr have been determined by elemental analysis, IR, 1D and 2D NMR, electronic spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations (6-311G(d,p) level of theory) have been carried out to investigate tautomeric forms of HL⁺ and the reaction mechanism of its formation and spectral properties. The most stable form in the solid state and in DMSO solution is pyrazolone (keto-amine) tautomeric form.     

Synthesis of 2-Deoxy-2-[(3R)-3-Hydroxyacyl]Amino-4-O-Phosphono-3-O-[(3R)-3-Tetradecanoyloxytetradecanoyl]-D-Glucopyranose Derivatives Related to Bacterial Lipid A

ABSTRACT

Lipid A subunit analogs, the 4-O-phosphono-D-glucosamine derivatives (14-16: GLA 93-95) which carry 2-N-linked 3-hydroxyacyl groups, were synthesized. 2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethyl 2-amino-2-deoxy-4,6-O-isopropylidene-ß-D-glucopyranoside (1) was transformed into 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl 2-amino-6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl-2-deoxy-4-O-diphenylphosphono-3-O-[(3R)-3-tetradecanoyloxytetradecanoyl]-ß-D-glucopyranoside (7) through several steps. N-Acylation of 7 with 3-hydroxyl fatty acids gave the corresponding 8-10, which were converted, via the cleavage of protecting groups, into a series of desired compounds.     

The Conformation of Some Halodeoxy Analogues of Methyl β-Lactoside in D2O and DMSO-d6 Solutions

Abstract

The solution conformation of several halodeoxy analogues of methyl β-lactoside 1 has been analysed using molecular mechanics and dynamics calculations and nuclear magnetic resonance data (variable temperature and NOE experiments). The overall shape of all the compounds studied is fairly similar and may be described by conformers included in a low energy region with Φ = ?100±40° and Ψ = ?135±35°, that is ca. 5% of the total potential energy surface calculated for the β(1->4) glycosidic linkages of the disaccharides.     

Self-assembly behavior of phenyl modified β-cyclodextrins

The self-assembly behavior of mono(6-phenolic-6-deoxy)-β-cyclodextrin (1) both in solution and the solid state is comparatively studied by X-ray crystallography and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The results obtained show that the phenolic groups in the crystal 1 can successively penetrate into the adjacent β-cyclodextrin cavities from the secondary side to form head-to-tail linear polymeric supramolecule with a 2-fold screw axis. The self-assembly behavior also can be determined in D₂O solution, giving a self-association constant of 240 mol⁻¹·L. Using the present and previous structures reported for the relevant β-cyclodextrin derivatives, i.e., mono(6-anilino-6-deoxy)-β-cyclodextrin (2), mono(6-phenylselenyl-6-deoxy)-β-cyclodextrin (3), and mono(6-phenylthio-6-deoxy)-β-cyclodextrin (4), we further reveal the factors governing the formations of supramolecular assemblies.     

Rationalizing some experimental facts on the complexation of 2-methyl naphthalenecarboxylate and hydroxypropyled cyclodextrins by molecular mechanics and molecular dynamics

Molecular mechanics (MM) and Molecular dynamics (MD) calculations were applied to study the complexation of 2-Methyl naphthalenecarboxylate (2MN) and 2-hydroxypropyl -α-, -β-, and γ-cyclodextrins (HPCDs) in the presence of water. Results showed that 1:1 complexes of 2MN with modified cyclodextrins are stable and that the non-bonded van der Waals interactions are mainly responsible for the complexation. Theoretical results are in good agreement with fluoresence results and they permit us to explain the signs and quantitative differences of ΔH ⁰ and ΔS ⁰ on the basis of the different cavity sizes and the movement of the guest inside the HPCD cavity. Results also reveal a more favorable complexation when 2MN approaches on its polar side.     

A new cerebrogalactoside from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Juglans mandshurica</Emphasis>

A new cerebrogalactoside, Juglans cerebroside A (1), together with five known compounds, quercetin-3-O-β-D-galactopyranoside (2), myricetin-3-O-β-D-galactopyranoside (3), 2″E-quercetin-3-O-β-D-(6″″-O-[3″(4′″-hydroxyphenyl) propylene acyl]) glucopyranoside (4), gallic acid (5), and 2-methyl-1-hexadecanol (6) were isolated from the leaves of Juglans mandshurica Maxim. The structures of these compounds were determined by 1D, 2D NMR, and MS techniques.     

Isoflavone glycosides from the bark of Amorpha fruticosa

Four known isoflavone glucosides have been isolated from the bark of Amorpha fruticosa, which is a traditional remedy plant, for the first time. They were elucidated as 3′-hydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (1), 4′,6-dimethoxyisoflavone-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (2), 4′-methoxyisoflavone-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (3), and 3′,5-dihydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (4), based on the UV, FT-IR, EIMS, FABMS, HREIMS, and NMR (¹H and ¹³C, DEPT, COSY, NOESY, HMQC, and HMBC) data. Published in Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 336–338, July–August, 2006.     

First Synthesis of Some New 1-Aryl-4-ethoxycarbonyl- 5-dimethylaminomethyleneamino-1,2,- 3-triazole Under Vilsmeier Conditions

Abstract

Some new 1 - aryl - 4 - ethoxycarbonyl - 5 - dimethylaminomethyleneamino-1,2,3-triazoles were first prepared from 1-aryl-4-ethoxycarbonyl-5-amino-1,2,3-triazoles and N,N-dimethylformamide in the presence of phosphorus oxychloride under mild condition in excellent yields. Their structures were characterized by IR, ¹H NMR, MS, and elemental analysis, and their inhibiting effects on various bacteria were also screened.     

Preparation of Monomeric Affinity-Purified Fab'-ß-D-Galactosidase Conjugate for Immunoenzymometric Assay

Abstract

A Simpler method for the preparation of monomeric affinity-purified Fab'-ß-D-galactosidase conjugate is described. Rabbit (anti-human IgG) serum was subjected to successive processes of pepsin digestion to convert IgG to F(ab')_2′ reduction with 2-mercaptoethy on a column of human IgG-Sepharose 4B. The affinity-purified Fab' thus obtained without using gel filtration was reacted with excess of maleimide groups introduced into ß-D-galactosidase from Escherichia coli. The monomeric Fab'-ß-D-galactosidase conjugate formed was separated from unconjugated Fab' by gel filtration and from unconjugated ß-D-galactosidase by affinity chromatography on a column of goat (anti-rabbit IgG) IgG-Sepharose 4B. By immunoenzymometric assay technique for human IgG, the monomeric conjugate was compared with a monomeric conjegate prepared by a previously reported complexmethod and non-monomeric conjugate which contained 3.7 Fab' molecules per ß-D-galactosidase molecule. The present monomeric conjugate provided as sensitive a dose-response curve as the previously reported monomeric conjugate and a more sensitive dose-response curve than the non-monomeric conjugate.     

Structural Studies of Antarctic Fish Antifreeze Glycoproteins by One- and Two-Dimensional NMR Spectroscopy

Abstract

The solution structure of antifreeze glycoproteins (AFGP's) of the polar fish Tetramatomus borchgrevinki has been investigated by 2D ¹ H NMR spectroscopy as well as molecular modeling calculations (MM2). The simple glycotripeptide repeating structure in the shorter AFGP's (fractions 7 & 8) makes the structural analysis amenable. The resonance assignments of AFGP's 7 & 8 were determined by two-dimensional NMR techniques (COSY, Relayed-COSY, Phase Sensitive DQCOSY, NOESY). Information about the protein secondary structure was obtained by the coupling constants between the back-bone amide and α-carbon protons (obtained by phase sensitive COSY). Additional three dimensional constraints were obtained from NOESY through-space connectivities. The three dimensional solution structures of several AFGP's glycotripeptide fragments were based on MM2 calculations. The model structure was compared with the experimental data. Exchange rates of amide protons measured by dynamical spectroscopy show that the threonine and some of the alanine amide protons have two different and distinct exchange rates. GalNAc and the C-terminal Ala' amide protons appear to show relatively slow exchznge rates. The results suggets that the amide protons are not involved in any strong intramolecular hydrogen bonding.     

A new furostanol glycoside with fatty acid synthase inhibitory activity from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Ophiopogon japonicusa</Emphasis>

A new furostanol glycoside, named ophiopogonin J (1), was isolated from the fibrous root of Ophiopogon japonicas. The structure of the compound was established as (25R)-26-[(O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-D-glucopyranosyl)]-20α -hydroxyfurost-5, 22-diene-3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-[β-D-xylopyranosyl(1 → 4)]-β-D-glucopyranoside on the basis of spectroscopic methods, including HR-ESI-MS and 1D and 2D NMR experiments.     

Synthesis and thermodynamic studies of the dinuclear adducts between dimethyltin(IV) dichloride with SalenH2 and MII(Salen) complexes in chloroform

A UV-Vis spectrophotometric study of adduct formation of SalenH₂ (1) and M^II(Salen), where M?=?Mn (2), Fe (3), Co (4), Ni (5) and Cu (6) as donors with Me₂SnCl₂ as acceptor have been investigated in chloroform. Adducts (1a–6a) have been characterized by ¹H, ¹³C and ¹¹⁹Sn NMR, IR and electronic spectroscopy and microanalysis. Formation constants and thermodynamic parameters were measured for 1 : 1 and 2 : 1 adducts at various temperatures (T?=?278 to 308 K). The data refinement was carried out with the SQUAD 84 program. The trend of formation constants of M^II(Salen) complexes with Me₂SnCl₂ follows the order: Mn>Fe>Cu>Co>Ni. The formation constants for the free 1 and M^II(Salen) with Me₂SnCl₂ changes according to the following trend: M^II(Salen)>SalenH₂