Role of conformational effects on the regioselectivity of macrocyclic INOC reactions: two new asymmetric total syntheses of (+)-brefeldin A

We have gained some insight into the role of conformational effects on the regioselectivity of the macrocyclic intramolecular nitrile oxide cycloaddition observed in our (+)-brefeldin A synthesis. During the course of this regiochemical study, we have developed two novel stereoselective and regioselective schemes for total synthesis of (+)-brefeldin A (i.e. intramolecular nitrile oxide cycloaddition-isomerization and intermolecular nitrile oxide cycloaddition-ring closing metathesis strategies).     

Enhanced rate of intramolecular nitrile oxide cycloaddition and rapid synthesis of isoxazoles and isoxazolines

Abstract  

An enhanced rate of intramolecular nitrile oxide cycloaddition and hence a rapid synthesis of isoxazoles and isoxazolines is described. Formation of nitrile oxides from oximes using only 1 or 2 Eq (equivalents) of aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution is also described.     

Solid-phase synthesis of isoxazolines

The polymer-supported synthesis of isoxazolines is described via nitrile oxide intermediates, starting from primary nitroalkanes in a one-pot process.     

Synthesis of 3‐imidazolylazole derivatives from a new nitrile oxide

The synthesis of a series of 3‐Imidazolylazole derivatives using cycloaddition reactions of a useful new nitrile oxide is described.     

Intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition strategy for enantioselective synthesis of FR-900482 analogues

[reaction: see text] Enantioselective synthesis of FR-900482 analogues is described. The key reaction of the synthesis is intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of a highly functionalized nitrile oxide with complete stereo- and regioselectivities to construct the eight-membered benzazocine ring.     

Synthesis of racemic brevioxime and related model compounds

The synthesis, in racemic form, of the insect juvenile hormone inhibitor brevioxime (1) is described, as well as exploratory studies that led to the related model compounds 14 and 15a. The route to 1 involves Ag(+)-mediated coupling of the amine derived from 20 with the beta-keto thioester 32. Acid treatment of the coupled product 33 led by acetal hydrolysis, cyclization, and desilylation to 34a,b, from which 1 was reached by oxidation and conversion into the oxime. In the synthesis of the amino component 20, a known, but unusual, reduction was used for converting a nitrile into an amine hydrochloride.     

氧化锰晶体作为催化材料调控氨氧化反应产物选择性

有机腈类化合物作为一类重要的化工原料,被广泛应用于医药/农药制造、精细化学品合成和高性能纤维/橡胶生产中.传统合成有机腈类化合物一般使用剧毒的氰化物作为腈化试剂,这类氰化物在危害人体健康的同时,也会严重污染生态环境.针对无氰化物的腈化过程,发展了很多新的反应路线,其中,采用氨气作为氮源的直接氨氧化引起了广泛关注.在该反应中,高温气固相氨氧化反应容易发生过氧化等副反应.与之相比,液相体系中的氨氧化过程反应条件则相对温和,可以有效抑制过氧化.但是,在液相反应中,腈类产物很容易被水合成酰胺类化合物,从而导致该反应的产物选择性大幅降低.本文研究发现,通过改变氧化锰晶体结构可以有效地调控醇类分子氨氧化反应中腈和酰胺产物的选择性.MnO2(包括α,β,γ和δ相)催化的氨氧化过程中,主要得到了酰胺(选择性>99.0％),而在相同反应条件下,α-Mn2O3却可以高选择性地催化醇氨氧化到腈类产物(选择性>99.0％),在该体系中,即使额外增加反应体系中水和催化剂的用量,腈类产物依然不会转化为酰胺产物.动力学研究结果表明,α-Mn2O3催化腈水合到酰胺的反应速率几乎为零,这说明该类催化剂可以有效抑制腈水合反应.原位红外光谱结果表明,α-Mn2O3表面无法有效活化水分子,并且对腈类分子的吸附较弱,这些因素都导致了腈水合反应难以进行,从而可以高选择性地形成腈类化合物.与之相反,MnO2催化材料则可以高效地活化水分子,并且对腈类分子吸附较强,从而有效促进了水合反应并获得了酰胺产物.综上,通过调控氧化锰的晶体类型就可以简单、有效地改变氨氧化反应中的产物选择性.即使在苛刻的反应条件下,例如较大量的水存在下,α-Mn2O3催化的反应体系中依然可以高选择性地获得腈类化合物.本文为高效调控氨氧化反应的产物选择性提供了一个可靠方案.     

New synthetic routes to the kainoids: a synthesis of kainic acid and its analogues

New approaches to the synthesis of kainic acid and its analogues are presented. Two distinctly different approaches are described; the former utilised an intermolecular nitrile oxide addition to a homochiral substrate to furnish epikainate models and the second utilised amino acid chemistry to secure kainic acid.     

Silyl nitronates and nitrile oxides in organic synthesis. A novel route to d,l-deoxysugars. Use of aluminum oxide as solid phase base for generation of

Novel methodology is developed for a three step synthesis of deoxyaldoses and deoxyketoses: 1. Regioselective addition of silyl nitronate or nitrile oxide to a diene. 2. Stereospecific hydroxylation of the double bond. 3. Unmasking of the aldol moiety by catalytic reduction of the 2-isoxazoline. The syntheses of D,L-deoxyribose, D,L-oleose, D,L-digitoxose, D,L-2-deoxygalactose, 1,3-dideoxyfructose, 3-deoxyfructose etc. are described. Basic aluminum oxide is introduced as a solid phase base for the one step synthesis of 2-isoxazolines from aldoximes and olefins. An X-ray diffraction study of compound $\text{13c}$ verifies the stereochemical assignments.     

N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions: a facile synthesis of 3,5-di- and 3,4,5-trisubstituted isoxazoles

A first example of organo-N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) catalyzed click-type fast 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of nitrile oxides with alkynes was developed for the regioselective synthesis of 3,5-di- and 3,4,5-trisubstituted isoxazoles. Triethylamine (Et(3)N) was employed as an effective base to generate both nitrile oxide and the organo-NHC catalyst in situ. This catalytic approach was used to attach a variety of substituents, including other biologically active fragments, onto the isoxazole ring to selectively design multinucleus structures. Further, we have also optimized the conditions for Cu(I)-free Sonogashira cross-coupling to obtain internal alkynes in high yields, which were subsequently used in cycloaddition. A catalytic cycle is proposed and the remarkable regiocontrol in the formation of isoxazoles was ascribed to a beneficial zwitterion intermediate developed by the interaction of the strongly nucleophilic organo-NHC catalyst with alkyne followed by nitrile oxide.     

The intramolecular nitrile oxide cycloaddition (INOC) route to the ergot alkaloids: Use of the isoxazoline to γ-amino alcohol conversion in the total synthesis of (+)-paliclavine

A total synthesis of the ergot alkaloid paliclavine ($\text{20}$), in optically active form is described. The synthesis scheme is based on the intramolecular dipolar cycloaddition reaction of a nitrile oxide to a neighboring olefinic appendage bearing an allylic asymmetric center. The extent of diastereofacial selection in the intramolecular nitrile oxide cycloaddition (INOC) reaction was found to be marginal. A single-crystal X-ray analysis has established the complete stereostructure of the isoxazoline $\text{15}$ prepared from the “major” INOC product. The dependence of the reduction stereochemistry of the isoxazolinium salt $\text{15a}$ on the nature of the reducing agent is discussed.     

Application of [3 + 2]-Cycloaddition in the Synthesis of Valdecoxib

A large scale synthesis of valdecoxib 1 is described. Our work features potential application of [3 + 2]-dipolar cycloaddition involving enamine and in situ–generated nitrile oxide derivatives.     

Synthesis of 2-(12-aryldodecanoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-diones

Synthesis was developed of 2-(10-undecenoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-diones containing in the side chain keto and hydroxy groups and a phenyl substituent. The synthesis is underlain by a nitrile oxide approach. The scheme included isoxazole synthesis for the protection of the β,β′-tricarbonyl fragment, building up of a heterocycle by 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of nitrile oxide in situ to the terminal double bond, cycle opening (of isoxazole and isoxazoline), and alkaline hydrolysis.     

Novel Method for Soluble‐Polymer‐Supported Synthesis of 3,4,5‐Trisubstituted Isoxazoles

A practical and efficient liquid‐phase synthesis of 3,4,5‐trisubstituted isoxazoles using poly(ethylene glycol) as supported is described. Soluble‐polymer‐supported nitrile oxide generated in situ reacted with chalcones to afford polymer‐supported isoxazolines, which were cleaved by sodium methoxide to generate 3,4,5‐trisubstituted isoxazoles instead of 3,4,5‐trisubstituted isoxazolines. This sequential process provided a novel method to synthesize 3,4,5‐trisubstituted isoxazoles.     

Copper(0) Nanoparticles in Click Chemistry: Synthesis of 3,5‐Disubstituted Isoxazoles

An efficient procedure for the synthesis of 3,5‐disubstituted isoxazoles via [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction of in situ generated nitrile oxides with acetylenes employing readily preparable copper(0) nanoparticles is described. A variety of in situ generated nitrile oxide and acetylenic substrates were engaged in the study and found to undergo cyclization in short duration affording respective isoxazoles in excellent yield. Several amino acid‐derived isoxazoles were also prepared in high yield. Consistent activity of the recovered catalyst was found to be almost same up to three cycles.     

An anomalous hydration/dehydration sequence for the mild generation of a nitrile oxide

A nitrile oxide containing a carbamoyl group is readily generated upon the treatment of 2-methyl-4-nitro-3-isoxazolin-5(2H)-one with water under mild reaction conditions, even in the absence of special reagents. The obtained nitrile oxide undergoes cycloaddition with dipolarophiles, alkynes and alkenes, to afford the corresponding isoxazol(in)es, which are useful intermediates in the synthesis of polyfunctionalized compounds. A plausible mechanism underlying the formation of the nitrile oxide is proposed, which involves an anomalous hydration/dehydration sequence. DFT calculations were also performed to support this mechanism.     

Total synthesis and stereochemical assignment of the spiroisoxazoline natural product (+)-calafianin

[STRUCTURE: SEE TEXT] Synthesis of the spiroisoxazoline natural product (+)-calafianin is reported using asymmetric nucleophilic epoxidation and nitrile oxide cycloaddition as key steps. Synthesis and spectral analysis of all calafianin stereoisomers led to unambiguous assignment of relative and absolute stereochemistry.     

Expedient one-pot synthesis of novel chiral 2-substituted 5-phenyl-1,4-benzodiazepine scaffolds from amino acid-derived amino nitriles

An efficient and stereocontrolled synthesis of phenylalanine- and tryptophan-derived 5-phenyl-1,4-benzodiazepines is described. This new methodology involves, as a key step, the synthesis of 5-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,4-benzodiazepines by a one-pot cyano reduction and reductive cyclization of the appropriate amino nitrile, which were obtained via a modified Strecker reaction of N-protected alpha-amino aldehydes with 2-aminobenzophenone and trimethylsilyl cyanide. The subsequent reduction of these 2,3-dihydro-1H-1,4-benzodiazepines, followed by regioselective alkylation or acylation at position 4, led to 2,4-disubstituted-5-phenyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-1,4-benzodiazepine.     

Atropisomerism-induced facial selectivity in nitrile oxide cycloadditions with 5-methylenehydantoins

N-Aryl 5-methylenehydantoins underwent nitrile oxide cycloaddition with benzonitrile oxide to give 5-spiro isoxazoline adducts with complete regioselectivity. Atropisomerism around the N-aryl bond also led to facial selectivity in these cycloadditions.     

Direct asymmetric Zn-aldol reaction of methyl vinyl ketone and its synthetic applications

A direct catalytic asymmetric aldol reaction of methyl vinyl ketone is described using our dinuclear zinc catalyst. The obtained aldol adduct functions as a bifunctional building block by utilization of the vinyl functionality. For example, convergent fragment coupling methods have been demonstrated via highly diastereoselective cycloaddition of nitrile oxide after reduction into 1,3-diol or via cross-metathesis reaction.