Synthesis of naturally occurring phloroglucinol derivatives

Starting with isobutyryl phloroglucinol nine naturally occurring compounds from $\text{Helichrysum}$ species were synthesized.     

Novel phloroglucinol derivatives from the roots of Lysidice rhodostegia

[structure: see text] Three novel phloroglucinol derivatives of lysidicins A-C (1-3) have been isolated from the roots of Lysidice rhodostegia and structures were elucidated by comprehensive NMR and MS spectroscopic analysis. 1 and 2 possess spirocyclic benzodihydrofuran skeleton. Their relative stereochemistries were assigned by NOE or NOESY experiment. A plausible pathway for the biosynthesis of 1-3 from 4 and a ketose derivative was postulated.     

Mass spectral characterization of phloroglucinol derivatives hyperforin and adhyperforin

Active phloroglucinol constituents of Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort) extracts, hyperforin and adhyperforin, have been studied following ion activation using tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) and complemented by accurate mass measurements. These two compounds were readily analyzed as protonated and deprotonated molecules with electrospray ionization. MS/MS and MS3 data from a quadrupole-linear ion trap tandem mass spectrometer were employed to elucidate fragmentation pathways. Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance measurements afforded excellent mass accuracies for the confirmation of elemental formulae of product ions formed via infrared multiphoton dissociation and sustained off-resonance irradiation collision-induced dissociation. Fragmentation schemes have been devised for the dissociation of hyperforin and adhyperforin in negative and positive ion modes. This information is expected to be especially valuable for the characterization of related compounds, such as degradation products, metabolites and novel synthetic analogs of hyperforin.     

Ichthyotoxic phloroglucinol derivatives from Dryopteris fragrans and their anti-tumor promoting activity

Two new ichthyotoxic compounds, aspidin PB (8) and dryofragin (9), along with three known phloroglucinol derivatives (1-3) and five terpenoids, were isolated from the whole herbs of Dryopteris fragrans by toxicity-directed fractionation using Oryzias latipes (Japanese name; medaka). The structures of the new compounds were determined by spectroscopic methods including 2D NMR techniques. Amongst the isolates, aspidin PB (8), dryofragin (9), and 1-5 exhibited potent ichthyotoxic activity against medaka with a median tolerance limit (TLm after 24 h) of 1.2-4.3 microg/ml. These compounds which are toxic to fish also had a potent inhibitory effect on the activation of Epstein-Barr virus early-antigen (EBV-EA) induced by tetradecanoyl phorbol 13-acetate, which is an in vitro short-term assay for anti-tumor promoting agents. Aspidin BB (2) and albicanol (4), which exhibited strong inhibitory effects on the EBV-EA activation, significantly suppressed an in vivo two-stage carcinogenesis on mouse skin.     

Indole derivatives 138. Synthesis of some new sulfur-containing derivatives of indole

2-Ethoxycarbonyl-5-(p-nitrophenylthio)indole and the corresponding acid were obtained by the E. Fischer reaction. Decarboxylation of the acid gave 5-(p-nitrophenylthio)indole. The geometric isomers of the initial hydrazone of ethyl pyruvate were isolated and characterized.For Communication 137, see [1].Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 11, pp. 1508–1511, November, 1991.     

Cytotoxic and antiherpetic activity of phloroglucinol derivatives from Mallotus japonicus (Euphorbiaceae)

The phloroglucinol derivatives isolated from Mallotus japonicus Muell. Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) and their derivatives were evaluated for their capacity to produce cytotoxicity in HeLa cells and to inhibit the replication of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). The characterizations of an isolated new acetophenone, mallophenone (16), and cyclization products of mallotojaponin (1), isomallotochromene (17), mallotochroman (18) and isomallotochroman (19), were also described. All tested derivatives inhibited the replication of HSV-1 with ED50 in the range of 88 ng--48 micrograms/ml. The derivatives 12 and 19 were found in vitro therapeutic index with 10.9 and 9.1, respectively, and they were considered to be active antivirals.     

Hyperisampsins N and O,two new benzoylated phloroglucinol derivatives from Hypericum sampsonii

Twenty-one benzoylated phloroglucinol derivatives bearing homoadamantyl frameworks were isolated from the aerial parts of Hypericum sampsonii, including two new ones named hyperisampsins N and O (1 and 2). The structures of 1 and 2 were elucidated by extensive NMR and mass spectrometric analyses. Their absolute configurations were further determined by using TDDFT ECD calculations. Compounds 2, 7, and 8 were evaluated for their cytotoxic activities against five human cancer cell lines, of which, 2 and 8 exhibited significant cytotoxic activities toward HL-60 cell and moderate activities against others cell lines.     

Isopropenyldihydrofuran derivatives. Preparation and reactions of some isopropenyldihydrofurandicarboxylates

Diethyl 5-isopropenyl-4,5-dihydrofuran-2,3-dicarboxylate 1a and methyl 5-isopropenyl-3-methoxy-carbonyl-4,5-dihydrofuran-2-acetate 2a were prepared by cylization of diethyl 2-oxosuccinate or dimethyl 3-oxoglutarate with (E)-1,4-dibromo-2-methyl-2-butene. Their chemical properties were studied.     

Biosynthesis of phloroglucinol

Substantial concentrations of phloroglucinol were synthesized by Pseudomonas fluorescens Pf-5 expressing the plasmid-localized phlACBDE gene cluster responsible for biosynthesis of 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol. Expression in Escherichia coli of a single gene in this cluster, P. fluorescens Pf-5 phlD, led to extracellular accumulation of phloroglucinol. Purification of PhlD to homogeneity afforded an enzyme that catalyzed the conversion of malonyl-CoA into phloroglucinol with Km = 5.6 muM and kcat = 10 min-1. Acetylase and deacetylase activities were observed with the catalyzed interconversions of phloroglucinol, 2-acetylphloroglucinol, and 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol when phlACB was expressed in E. coli. Beyond the mechanistic implications attendant with the identification of an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of malonyl-CoA into phloroglucinol, PhlD provides the basis for environmentally benign syntheses of phloroglucinol and resorcinol from glucose.     

Heteroadamantanes and their derivatives. 13. Synthesis of 1-azaadamantane and some derivatives of it

3,5,7-Tribromo-1-azaadamantane is made by the action of sodium nitrite on 3,5,7-triamino-1-azaadamantane in concentrated hydrobromic acid. The reduction of this compound with hydrazine hydrate in the presence of a nickel catalyst gives 1-azaadamantane.For Communication 12, see [1].Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 8, pp. 1083–1085, August, 1990.     

Iridium-catalyzed C-H activation/borylation/oxidation for the preparation of bis-protected phloroglucinol derivatives

The preparation of bis-protected phloroglucinol derivatives from a range of protected resorcinol substrates is presented. Functionalization was achieved via a two-step, one-pot iridium-catalyzed C-H activation/borylation/oxidation protocol. Our system gave high conversions to the arylboronic esters and good yields of the desired phenols following subsequent oxidation. A range of common protecting group categories was studied including alkyl, silyl, ether and ester.     

Supercritical extraction of phloroglucinol and benzophenone derivatives from Hypericum carinatum: quantification and mathematical modeling

The aerial parts of Hypericum carinatum (Guttiferae) were extracted with supercritical carbon dioxide under constant temperature (40, 50 or 60°C) and gradual pressure increase (90, 120, 150 and 200 bar) aiming at the recovery of enriched fractions containing uliginosin B, cariphenone A and cariphenone B, compounds of pharmaceutical interest. The yields of these substances were determined by high‐performance liquid chromatography and compared with those obtained with n‐hexane maceration. The supercritical‐fluid extraction showed higher selectivity than the conventional solvent extraction method. After defining 40°C and 90 bar as the best conditions to obtain the target compounds, a mathematical model was used for the extraction process and a good correlation was achieved with the experimental data.     

Synthesis of some thiophene derivatives

The synthesis of thiopene derivatives from diacetylenic hydrocarbons has been described [1]. We have examined for the first time the reaction of diacetylenic diesters with hydrogen sulfide and with NaHS. The diacetylenic diesters react readily with hydrogen sulfide or NaHS in acetone at pH 9–10 to give 2,5-disubstituted thiopheries (see Table 1).Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, Vol. 6, No. 5, pp. 713–714, May, 1970.     

Synthesis of some sym-triazole derivatives

3,5-Di(hydroxyalkyl) derivatives of 4-amino-1,2,4-triazole and the corresponding derivatives of 1,2,4-triazole obtained by diazotizing them are converted by reaction with SOCl₂ into the hydrochlorides of 4-amino-3,5-di(chloroalkyl)-1,2,4-triazoles and 3,5-di(chloroalkyl)-1, 2,4-triazoles. The dinitrate of 3,5-di(hydroxymethyl)-1,2,4-triazole has been prepared. When the cyanohydrazide of glycolic acid is heated with hydrazine hydrate, 4,5-diamino-3-hydroxymethyl-1, 2,4-triazole is formed.     

Synthesis of some phenanthridone derivatives

The alkylation of phenanthridone and some nuclear-substituted phenanthridones using sodium hydride in DMF/benzene is reported. Various 5-cyanoalkylphenanthridones were converted to further derivatives by either hydrolysis or reduction.     

Thermochemistry of some cytisine derivatives

The enthalpies of solution of cytisine derivatives (phosphoric acid cytiside dimethyl ester, cytisinovinyloxyethylaminothiourea) in 96% ethanol at various dilutions were determined by isothermal calorimetry. Equations describing the dependences ΔH _s ⁰ = f(m ^1/2) (m is the molal concentration) were obtained. The standard enthalpies of solution, combustion, melting, and formation (at 298.15 K) of the compounds were calculated.