Diborane Reduction of O-(Tert-Butyldimethylsilyi.)galactaramides. A Model Study for Aminoalditol Synthesis

Tert-butyldimethylsilylation of dimethyl galactarate (1) with tert-butylchlorodimethylsilane/imidazole/N,N-dimethylformamide at 25 [ddot]C dimethyl 2,5-bis-O-(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)galactarate (2) as the principal product, with methyl 2,3,5-tris-O-(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-D,L-galactarate-l,4-lactone (3) and methyl 2,3-bis-O-(tert-butyldimethyl)-D,L-galactarate-l,5-lactone (4) as minor products. When the reaction was carried out at 65 [ddot]C, the only product was the 1,4-lactone, 3 Ammonolysis of 2 in methanol gave 2,5-bis-O-(tert-butyldimethyl)-galactaramide (5, 94%), which was conveniently reduced with borane- THF to 1,6-diamino-1,6-dideoxygalactitol, isolated as its dihydrochloride 9. Ammonolysis of 3 in methanol gave a mixture of 5; 2,3,4-tris-O-(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-D,L-galactaramide (6), 2,3,5-tris-O-(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-D,L-galactaramide (7), and 2,3,5-tris-Q-(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-D,L-1,4-lactonogalactaramide (8). Borane-THF reduction of a mixture of 6 and 7 also yielded 9. This study served as a model for the use of O-silylated carbohydrate amides in the preparation of aminodeoxyalditols.     

Phospha-alkynes - Useful Building Blocks in Organic Chemistry1

Abstract

The syntheses of phospholes (7, [3+2]-cycloaddition), bicyclophosphaalkenes (17, [4+2]-cycloaddition), and phosphabenzenes (15, [4+2]-cycloaddition followed by an extrusion process) starting from the phosphaalkynes (4) are described. The 2–Dewar phosphabenzene 18, obtained from the cyclobutadiene 21 and 4 (R =^tBu), is the starting material for the synthesis of the valency isomers 19, 20, 22, and 23.     

The Reaction of N-Phenyliminoketenylidenetriphenyl-phosphorane with α,β-Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds. Synthesis of New Pyran Derivatives

Abstract

The reaction of N-phenyliminoketenylidenetriphenylphosphorane [a] (1), with 2-benzylidene-1, 3-indandione (2), 1,2-diphenyl-3,4-pyrazolidenedione (3)and/or 5-benzylidene barbituric acid (4) has been investigated. When ylide 1 was allowed to react with compounds 2, 3 or 4 in THF at ambient temp. the corresponding new pyrano-phosphoranylidenes 5, 6 or 7 were obtained. The elemental microanalyses, IR, ¹H NMR, ³¹P NMR and MS data agree with the structure of the cyclic iminophosphoranes by [4+2]-cycloaddition and exclude 4-membered ring structure by [2+2]-cycloaddition. When the Wittig reaction was carried on the pyrano-phosphoranes 5, 6 or 7 using p-nitrobenzaldehyde, the exocyclic olefins together with triphenylphosphine oxide were isolated.     

Preparation and Pyrolysis of Cyclooctyl Phenyl Sulfoxide

We recently reported a facile synthesis for bicyclo-[n.2.0]alkanediols of the general structure 1. ¹ The recent demonstration² that cis-bicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-1,7-diol(3) can be converted to the novel, highly-strained trans-bicyclo[4.1.0]heptane system increases the interest in this class of compounds. Comparison of our diols with materials used by Paukstelis and Kao in the rearrangement studies² and further work in our laboratory has shown that the diols reported in our initial communication are trans-diols and should be assigned structures 4 and 5.     

Nonreducing-Sugar Subunit Analogs of Bacterial Lipid a Carrying the Ester-Bound (3R)-3-(Acyloxy)Tetradecanoyl Group

Abstract

In order to elucidate further the relationship between the composition of the fatty acyl groups in the nonreducing-sugar subunit of bacterial lipid A and its biological activity, 3-O-[(3R)-3-(acyloxy)tetradecanoyl]-2-deoxy-2-[(3R)-3-hydroxytetradecanamido]-4-O-phosphono-D-glucose [GLA-63(R, R) and GLA-64(R, R)], and 3-O-[(3R)-3-(acyloxy)tetradecanoyl]-2-deoxy-4-O-phosphono-2-tetradecanamido-D-glucose [GLA-67(R), GLA-68(R) and GLA-69(R)] have been synthesized. Benzyl 2-[(3R)-3-(benzyloxymethoxy)tetradecanamido]-2-deoxy-4,6-O-isopropylidene-β-D-glucopyranoside (5) and benzyl 2-deoxy-4,6-O-isopropylidene-2-tetradecanamido-β-D-glucopyranoside (6) were each esterified with (3R)-3-dodecanoyloxytetradecanoic acid (1), (3R)-3-tetradecanoyloxytetradecanoic acid (2) or (3R)-3-hexadecanoyloxy-tetradecanoic acid (3), to give 7-11, which were then transformed, by the sequence of deisopropylidenation, 6-O-tritylation and 4-O-phosphorylation, into a series of desired compounds.     

Syntisis of 4-Demethoxy-7, 11-dideoxydaunomycinone

Our continued interest in the total synthesis of natural and unnatural antitumor anthracyclines¹ especially the aglycones such as daunomycinone (1)² and 4-demethoxydaunomycinone (2)³, 11-deoxydaunomycinone (3)⁴ and 4-demethoxy-11-deoxydaunomycinone (4)⁵ led us to probe methods of obtaining these products of absolute enantitomeric purity. Earlier it was demonstrated that the AB ring synthon 5 having a chiral centre on fusion with phthalic anhydride gave 4-demethoxy-7-deoxy-daunomycinone (6) with no loss of optical purity⁶ and the same was further transformed to 2 [7-(S)-9(S)].     

The structure of cis and trans lsomers of 1-(p-Bromobenzylidene)-2-indanone

Abstract

In this communication we wish to report an interesting case of the isolation and characterization of the cis and trans isomers of 1-(p-bromobenzylidene)-2-indanone and their ketals. Prior to this work, Hoogstreen and Trenner² had reported on the cis and trans isomers of 1-(p-chlorobenzylidene)-2-methyl-5-methoxyindenylacetic acid. The condensation of 2-(N-morpholinyl)-indene (1, prepared by the reaction of 2-indanone³ and morpholine) with P-bromobenzaldehyde was conducted by refluxing them in the presence of acetic acid for 4 hours. Acid hydrolysis of the reaction mixture followed by dry column chrcmatography over sillica gel using a fraction collector afforded two iscmeric monobenzylidenes, compounds 2(36.6%, mp 110–111°)and 3(1.3%, mp 115–116°) and a dibenylidene, compound 4 (8.7%, mp 205°). The relative rations of the mono- and dibenzylidenes seemed to depend on the reaction conditions. Higher yields of the monobenzylidenes 2 and 3 were obtained by conducting the reaction in the presence of UV light. The structures of these monobenzylidenes were established as cis and trans isomers of 1-(p-bromobenzylidenes)-2-indanone on the Basis of elemental analyses and ir and nmr spectroscopy. The ir spectra⁴ (CHCl₃)

of compounds 2 [1725 (c=0), 1620 (c=c)cm^?1] and 3[1710 (c=o), 1570, 1600 (c=c) cm^?1] were consistent with the structures. The molecular ion peaks as well as the fragmentation patterns in the mass spectra of both these compounds were consistent with the assigned structures. Before going into the omr discussion it should be pointed out that treatment of compound 2 with athylene glycol in the presence of p-toluene sulfonic acid produced two ketals, 5 (38.3% mp, 118–120°) and 6 (30.6% mp, 125–126°). As depicted; the ketals 5and 6 were also found (by omr) to be related to each other as cis and trans isomers. Furthermore, each of them could be hydrolyzed with acid to the corresponding monobenzylidenes 2 and 3 without any isomerization. However, UV irradiation of compounds 2 and 3 gave equilibrium mixtures containing both the isomers, indicating isomerization had occurred under photolytic conditions.     

A Useful Synthesis of 2-Methyl-2,3-dihydrofuro [2,3-b] Quinolines

A convenient, general synthesis of 2-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuro [2,3-b] quinolines is described from o-nitrobenzaldehydes. The benzaldehydes (la-c) on reaction with phosphorane 2 provide (E)-ethyl-α-allylcinnamates (3a-c) in high yields. These esters 3a-c on reduction followed by acid catalysed cyclisation give 2,3-dihydrofuro [2,3-b] quinolines (5a-c).     

Synthesis of 2-Carbamoyl-2-Deoxy Glycosides

Abstract

Recently we have reported the addition of trichloracetyl isocuyanate to glycals 1 _1,2,3. The reaction led to the highly stereoselective formation of a mixture of unstable [2+2] and [4+2] cycloadducts 2 and 3. The isocyanate adds to the glycal moiety anti to the substituent at C-3. The addition of benzylamine to the reac6tion mixture led to N-deprotection of 2 and allowed us to isolate stable bicyclic β-lactams 4 _1-3. We have shown also that 2 (a mixture of α-L-gluco and β-L-manno isomers) obtained from L-rhamnal 1 (R¹[dbnd]Ac, R²[dbnd]CH₃ under high pressure, when treated with methanol, underwent a rapid trans opening of the four-membered ring to give respective glycosides 5(β-L-gluco and α-L-manno isomers). On the other hand 3 (R¹[dbnd]Ac, R²[dbnd]CH₃) under the same conditions added a molecule of methanol to the C[dbnd]N double bond affording 6.     

Monomeric and Dimeric (Aminomethylidene)phosphines and -Arsines

Abstract

In (dimethylaminomethylidene)phosphines (1) [1] and -arsines (2) the internal rotation of the dimethylamino group is hindered by a barrier of 50 to 55 kJmol^?1? analogous to the corresponding amidines. In order to evaluate the influence of this conjugative effect upon the P=C and (P)-C-N bond lengths, single crystal x-ray structure determinations of 1a and 2a have been carried out. For comparison, the cyclic (aminomethylidene)phosphine 1H-1,3-benzazaphosphole 5 [2] as well as the dimeric compounds 3a, 3b, and 3c [3] have been analyzed, too, while the arsenic derivative 6 was studied by others [4]. The diarsetanes 4 could not yet be isolated. The structural results indicate the E=C bonds in 1a, 2a, 5, and 6 to be scarcely elongated, the (E)-C-N bonds, however, to be shortened considerably with respect to the dimers.     

One-Pot Synthesis of Tri-Acetalated Aldohexoses with 1,1-Dialkoxycyclohexane–p-Toluenesulfonic Acid

Abstract

2-Deoxy-d-arabino-hexose (1), 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-d-glucose (2), and 2-deoxy-2-trifluoroacetamido-d-glucose (3) were each treated with 1,1-dimethoxycyclohexane or 1,1-dibenzyloxycyclohexane in 1,4-dioxane in the presence of p-toluenesulfonic acid. The major products were the 1,1-dimethyl or 1,1-dibenzyl acetals (4-9) of 3,4:5,6-di-O-cyclohexylidene-2-deoxy-aldehydo-d-arabino-hexose, and of 2- (acylamino)-3,4:5,6-di-O-cyclohexylidene-2-deoxy-aldehydo-D-glucose. The dibenzyl acetal derivatives were converted, by hydro-genolysis, into the corresponding, acyclic aldehydes (10-12) in good yields.     

The Reaction of Diethanolamine with 2-Chloronitrobenzene-A Reinvestigation

In a report on the reaction of 2-chloronitrobenzene (1) with diethanolamine (2), Meltsner et al ¹ claim that the expected S_NAr product, N-(2-nitrophenyl)diethanolamine (3), is not formed; rather that the products are 2,2′-dichloroazobenzene (4), 2-nitrophenol (5), 2-chloroaniline (6) and 4-(2-aminophenyl)morpholine (7). Similar products in which the nitro function is reduced are also reported² for the corresponding reaction with ethanolamine. In this laboratory, in an attempted preparation of 2,2′-dichloroazobenzene (4) for reference purposes in photochemical studies on the antineoplastic agent 5-(3-azido-4-chlorophenyl)-6-ethyl-pyrimidin-2,4-diamine³, the expected S_NAr product (3) was obtained along with other products.     

Reactions of Ketene Acetals V The Reaction with p-Benzoquinone Dihalides

2- or 3-Halonaphthoquinones are known to react with ketene dialkyl acetals and to yield 1,3-dialkoxyanthraquinones^2,3. Various p-benzoquinones on the other hand have given only 2-alkoxy-benzofurans². 3-Chloro-5,7-dimethoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (4) and 1,3,6,8-tetramethoxyanthraquinone (10), important intermediates for the synthesis of naturally occurring quinones, have now been obtained under analogous conditions using p-benzoquinone dihalides (trans-5,6-dihalo 2-cyclohexene 1,4-diones). Compound 4 does not appear to have been described but is readily converted to 3,5,7-trimethoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (7) and regiospecifically³ to 1,3,6,8-tetramethoxyanthraquinone. Although the yields obtained in the reactions of ketene acetals with quinone dihalides are low, compounds 7 and 10 have only been prepared until now by tedious means involving a large number of steps^4–8, or by the degradation of natural products^9,10.     

Synthesis of 4-Aryl Benzimidazolo[1,2-a]-s-triazin-2-ones and 2-Aroylaminobenzimidazolo[1,2-b]-1,2,4-thiadiazolines

Reaction of 2-aminobenzimidazole with aroylisothiocyanates gave 2-aroylaminobenzimidazoles ( 3 ) and N-aroyl-N′-(benzimidazol-2-yl)-thioureas ( 4 ). The products obtained on reaction of 4 with PCl₅ in POCl₃, and with oxidising agents have been identified as 4-arylbenzimidazolo[1,2-a]-s-triazin-2-ones ( 5 ) and 2-aroylamino-benzimidazolo[1,2-b]-1,2,4-thiadiazolines ( 7 ) respectively.     

SULPHUR CONTAINING HETERODIPOLAROPHILES. VARIABLE STEREOCHEMISTRY OF THE CYCLOADDITION OF THIOBENZOPHENONES TO KETENIMINES

Abstract

The thermal cycloaddition between thiobenzophenones (1) and ketenimines (2) takes place according to two reaction modes, the stereochemical course being determined by the type of substituent at nitrogen on the cumulene. Specifically, N-arylketenimines (2a) (X = H) react with (1) as a formal 4π system giving as final products 4H-3,1-benzothiazines (3) (1,4-cyclisation), whereas N-aryl ortho-disubstituted compounds (2b) (X = Me), as well as N-alkyl derivatives (2c), behave as 2π component to give 2-iminothietans (4) (1,2-cyclisation) (Scheme I). In the formation of the six membered ring compound (3), the ketenimine (2a) can be viewed to act as a 1,4-heterodiene to give the intermediate (3a) by addition of (1) across the C[dbnd]N bond and the C[dbnd]C of the N-aryl ring. Both reactions proved to be stereoselective.     

Oxygenation of Trimethylsilylallenes Readily Obtainable from Organoboranes. Syntheses of 1-Trimethylsilyl-1-alkyn-3-ones and 1-Trimethylsilyl-1-alkyn-3-ols

Abstract

Recently we have reported that the reaction of sodium methoxide with ate-complexes (1) readily prepared from trimethyl-silylpropargyl phenyl ether and organoboranes gives trimethyl-silylallenes (2) selectively (eq. 1).¹ In an attempt to find a new synthetic application of such silylallenes (2), the oxidation of 2 was examined. Although the usual oxidants such as m-chloro-perbenzoic acid were found to be unsuitable for the oxidation of the silylallenes, it was discovered that 2 was autoxidized at room temperature to propargylic hydroperoxide (3) (eq. 2). For example, the acidified starch-iodine test² strongly suggested the presence of the organic hydroperoxide in the reaction mixture obtained from 1,2-heptadienyltrimethylsilane (2, R=Bu) and oxygen. The hydroperoxide (3, R=Bu) was isolated in a 40% yield by distillation, 45–48 [ddot]C/0.1 mmHg. In the infrared spectrum, the OH stretching frequency appears at 3430 cm^?1 and the C°C at 2180 cm,^?1     

An Unusual Aminal Derivative from a Misdirected Gabriel Synthesis

N-(2-Bromoethyl)phthalimide (1) was reacted with sodium imidazolate in DMF to give the novel aminal N-[1-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl]phthalimide (4a) as well as N-vinylphthalimide (3) and the desired Gabriel intermediate 2. Aminal 4a as well as heterologues 4b - d form directly from reaction of 3 with the appropriate heterocyclic sodium salt.     

Synthesis of Benzofuro-and Benzothieno-Phenanthridones by Twofold Photochemical Dehydrocyclization Reaction

Four new N-(p-chlorophenyl) carboxamides 1–4 of 9-phenanthrene-, 5-naphtho[2, 1-b] furan-, and 5-naphtho-and 4-naphtho[2, 1-b] thiophenecarboxylic acids have been synthesized. All carboxanilides were exposed to UV oxidative irradiation in methanolic solution. In the case of 2 and 3 corresponding benzo[d]-furo[3, 2-f] phenanthridin-10 (9H)-one 5 and benzo [d]-thieno[3, 2-f] phenanthridin-10 (9H)-one 6 are isolated.     

Studies on the Cyclisation of 4-[2′-Cyclohexenyl]-3-hydroxy[1]benzopyran-2-one

The bicyclic coumarin derivative-1, 3 propano-2-bromo-1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrano [2, 3-c] [1]benzo-pyran-5-one (8) was synthesised by a sequence of reaction viz. acetylation of 4-[2′-cyclohexenyl] -3-hydroxy [1] benzopyran-2-one (4), addition of bromine to cyclohexenyl double bond and treating the resulting acetyldi-bromo derivative (7) with 4% alcoholic KOH. Benzofuro [2, 3-c] [1] -benzopyran-6-one (10) was synthesised from 4 via oxymercuration with mercuric acetate in methanol followed by dehydrogenative damercuration with Pd-C in refluxing diphenyl ether.     

The Synthesis of Hydronaphthalenes from m-Toluic Acid via Cyclization of Thioacetal Monosulfoxides

We recently developed a convenient route to hexahydronaphthalenols such as 5 (R=CO₂CH₃ or CH₃) starting from m-toluic acid (1)¹. The key features of the route involved reduction-alkylation of the toluic acid to the dihydro derivative 2 ², subsequent deprotection and oxidation of the side chain primary alcohol, and acid-catalyzed cyclization of the resulting aldehyde 4. In the case of the dimethylnaphthalenols 5 (R=CH₃), conversion of the angular carboxylic function to the methyl group was effected prior to cyclization via reduction of the p-toluenesulfonic ester of the neopentyl alcohol 3 (R=CH₂OH) using lithium triethylborohydride³.