Catalytic asymmetric synthesis of enantioenriched α-deuterated pyrrolidine derivatives

The recent promising applications of deuterium-labeled pharmaceutical compounds have led to an urgent need for the efficient synthetic methodologies that site-specifically incorporate a deuterium atom into bioactive molecules. Nevertheless, precisely building a deuterium-containing stereogenic center, which meets the requirement for optimizing the absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity (ADMET) properties of chiral drug candidates, remains a significant challenge in organic synthesis. Herein, a catalytic asymmetric strategy combining H/D exchange (H/D-Ex) and azomethine ylide-involved 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition (1,3-DC) was developed for the construction of biologically important enantioenriched α-deuterated pyrrolidine derivatives in good yields with excellent stereoselectivities and uniformly high levels of deuterium incorporation. Directly converting glycine-derived aldimine esters into the deuterated counterparts with D₂O via Cu(i)-catalyzed H/D-Ex, and the subsequent thermodynamically/kinetically favored cleavage of the α-C–H bond rather than the α-C–D bond to generate the key N-metallated α-deuterated azomethine ylide species for the ensuing 1,3-DC are crucial to the success of α-deuterated chiral pyrrolidine synthesis. The current protocol exhibits remarkable features, such as readily available substrates, inexpensive and safe deuterium source, mild reaction conditions, and easy manipulation. Notably, the synthetic utility of a reversed 1,3-DC/[H/D-Ex] protocol has been demonstrated by catalytic asymmetric synthesis of deuterium-labelled MDM2 antagonist idasanutlin (RG7388) with high deuterium incorporation.

A strategy of combining H/D-Ex and azomethine ylide-involved 1,3-DC was developed for the construction of α-deuterated pyrrolidine derivatives in good yields with excellent stereoselectivities and uniformly high levels of deuterium incorporation.     

邻苯二酚在活化玻碳电极上的电化学行为

邻苯二酚( QH2,儿茶酚)等有机化合物是人体内的电活性物质,直接参与人体内的各种生理过程.     

Natural Compound Curcumin-a Channel Potentiator Rather Than a Corrector of the Defective Intracellular Processing of △F508 Mutant Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator

Cystic fibrosis(CF)is a severe genetic disease caused by the gene mutation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator(CFTR)chloride channel.The most common point mutation △F508,which leads to impaired intracellular processing and channel gating of CFTR, appears in about 90? patients.The natural compound curcumin was reported to correct the processing defect of △F508-CFTR and proposed as a potential therapeutic drug to cure CF.In the present study.we analyzed the efrect of curcumin on △F508-CFTR and demonstrated that curcumin can restore the impaired chloride conductance of △F508 mutant CFTR.The activity is rapid,reversible and cAMP-dependent.However,we couldn't reproduce the previously reported correction of the defective membrane trafficking of △F508-CFTR by curcumin.Therefore,curcumin may not be a superior lead compound for developing anti-CF drugs.     

Synthesis and catalytic properties of tetraorganodistannoxanes containing silicon

Three tetraorganodistannoxanes containing silicon were synthesized and their catalytic properties in esterification and acetalization were observed via the reactions of acetic acid with isoamyl alcohol and butyraldehyde with glycol. The factors affecting the reaction, such as the catalyst dosage, reaction time and solvent, etc. were discussed. The results show that the three tetraorganodistannoxanes displayed similar good catalytic activities compared to dichlorotetrabutyldistannoxane in esterification and acetalization. When the dosage of [ClBu₂SnOSn-(CH₂SiMe₃)₂Cl]₂ was 1.5% based on the mass of reactant, the yield of isoamyl acetate was 91.8% and the yield of butyraldehyde glycol acetal 94.2%. The different alkyl and bridging groups on Sn sites in the structure of tetraorganodistannoxanes showed some influence on the catalytic activities of these compounds. __________ Translated from Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry, 2007, 24 (11): 1265–1272     

一类[Os^（Ⅱ）（CO）3（tfa）（L）]（L=O^O，O^N，N^N）配合物的结构和光谱特征

采用密度泛函理论以及B3LYP方法和单激发组态相互作用(CIS)方法分别优化了一系列[Os(II)(CO)3(tfa)(L)](tfa为三氟乙酸;L=O^O(1),O^N(2),N^N(3),其中O^O为六氟乙酰丙酮,O^N为羟基喹啉,N^N为3-(三氟甲基)-5-(2-吡啶基)吡唑)配合物的基态和激发态结构.利用含时密度泛函理论(TD-DFT)结合极化连续溶剂化模型(PCM)计算了配合物在CH2Cl2溶液中的吸收和发射光谱.研究结果表明,优化得到的几何结构参数和相应的实验值符合得非常好,激发态几何构型相对基态变化较小,这与实验上观察到的较小的斯托克斯频移现象一致.配合物1-3的最低能吸收分别在342、431和329nm,其磷光发射分别在521、638和488nm.配合物1-3的最高占据分子轨道和最低空轨道主要表现为L配体的π和π*轨道特征,所以它们的最低能吸收归属于π-π*电荷跃迁,并混有少量的金属到配体的电荷跃迁(MLCT)和配体之间电荷跃迁(LLCT)微扰,且其高能吸收也表现为配体内部(IL)和配体间(LL)的电荷跃迁.此外,它们的磷光发射和吸收有相似的跃迁特征.     

Evolution of self-diffusion and local structure in some amines over a wide temperature range at high pressures: a molecular dynamics simulation study

Self-diffusion and structural properties of ammonia, methylamine and trimethylamine have been studied by molecular dynamics simulation in the temperature range between the melting pressure curve and 700 K at pressures up to 400 MPa. The calculation results agree well with the experiment, which suggests that one can use the simulation method as a powerful tool to obtain self-diffusion coefficients over wide range of temperatures and pressures, under which it is rather difficult for experiments. The local structures of such fluids are investigated by calculating radial distribution functions (RDFs), the numbers of hydrogen bonds and coordination numbers. The correlation between self-diffusion and structural properties, and the influence of temperature and pressure on them are discussed. The simulation results demonstrate that the temperature effects are more pronounced than the pressure effects on self-diffusion and structural properties, and the effect of hydrogen bonding on the translational dynamics in any of these systems is a minor factor, while it is mainly affected by the close packing of amine molecules.     

IVSPlat 1.0: an integrated virtual screening platform with a molecular graphical interface

Background  

The virtual screening (VS) of lead compounds using molecular docking and pharmacophore detection is now an important tool in drug discovery. VS tasks typically require a combination of several software tools and a molecular graphics system. Thus, the integration of all the requisite tools in a single operating environment could reduce the complexity of running VS experiments. However, only a few freely available integrated software platforms have been developed.     

Two New Neolignans from the Stems of Syringa pinnatifolia Hemsl. var. alashanensis

Two new neolignans, syripinnalignins A and B ( 1 and 2 , resp.), were isolated from the 95% EtOH extract of the stem of Syringa pinnatifolia Hemsl . var. alashanensis. The structures of 1 and 2 were elucidated by spectroscopic methods, including UV, IR, HR‐ESI‐MS, and extensive 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR techniques.     

物理老化无规聚苯乙烯屈服机理的研究

利用机械拉伸、示差扫描量热(DSC)以及溶剂溶胀等方法研究了物理老化后的无规聚苯乙烯(α-PS)的应力屈服行为,并从凝聚缠结的观点对实验结果进行了解释.实验结果表明,经物理老化后的α-PS在拉伸过程中出现应力屈服峰实质上是逐步打开凝聚缠结的过程.凝聚缠结是聚合物非晶相在物理老化过程中相邻的两三条链的局部链段由于范德华吸引力的作用形成的一种有序结构,其作用能很弱,升温至T_g附近,机械拉伸至屈服点以及溶胀剂都可将其完全破坏.     

A Fluorescent Sensor for Dual‐Channel Discrimination between Phosgene and a Nerve‐Gas Mimic

The ability to analyze highly toxic chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and related chemicals in a rapid and precise manner is essential in order to alleviate serious threats to humankind and public security caused by unexpected terrorist attacks and industrial accidents. In this investigation, we designed a o‐phenylenediamine‐pyronin linked dye that is capable of both fluorogenic and colorimetric discrimination between phosgene and the prototypical nerve‐agent mimic, diethyl chlorophosphate (DCP) in the solution or gas phase. Moreover, this dye has been used to construct a portable kit that can be employed for real‐time monitoring of DCP and phosgene in the field, both in a discriminatory manner, and in a simple and safe way.