An Efficient Cleavage of 1,3-Dioxolane Using ZnCl2/THF/H2O

Selective reactions on a functional group of polyhydroxy compounds are extremelyuseful in organic synthesis, especially in the field of carbohydrate and nucleosidechemistry. Indirect methods for the selective reaction on a functional group ofpolyhydroxy compounds involve the use of protective groups. In order to utilize thismethodology efficiently, selective protection and deprotection of ceftain hydroxy groupswithin the polyhydroxy compound are required.Ketal formation is most commonly used f…     

Synergistic Catalysis of Se and Cu for the Activation of α‐H of Methyl Ketones with Molecular Oxygen/Alcohol to Produce α‐Keto Acetals†

Selenium and copper synergistically catalyzed the oxidation/alkoxylation of methyl ketones to synthesize α‐keto acetals directly. Using O₂ as oxidant and alcohol as solvent and alkoxylation reagent, the reaction is practical from industrial viewpoint. Mechanistic studies revealed that copper promoted the oxidation of organoselenium intermediates with O₂ to allow the key rearrangement and selenoxide syn‐elimination regenerating the catalytically active organoselenium species.     

Copper(II) bromide as an efficient catalyst for acetal to bisarylmethyl ether interconversion

Transprotection of acetals to bis(methoxyphenyl)methyl (BMPM) ethers can be efficiently achieved in the presence of copper dibromide as catalyst in acetonitrile at room temperature. Acetals are conveniently and selectively converted to the corresponding mono-protected diol with bis(methoxyphenyl)methyl isopropyl ether (BMPMOiPr) as the reagent. This new practical reagent allows the BMPM transfer to 1,3-dioxolanes or 1,3-dioxanes under copper catalysis. The reaction conditions are also very mild and tolerant to various functional groups, including other protecting groups.     

N-BROMOBIS(P-TOLUENESULFONYL)AMINE AS A NOVEL AND MILD REAGENT FOR CONVERSION OF OXIMES TO CARBONYL COMPOUND

N-Bromobis(p-toluenesulfonyl)amine (NBBTA) is a novel and efficient reagent for the conversion of oximes to their corresponding carbonyl compounds in good yields under mild conditions.     

A practical and scalable process to selectively monofunctionalize water-soluble α,ω-diols

A practical protocol for rapid and scalable synthesis of monofunctionalized α,ω-diols using a simple and inexpensive THP ether protection/deprotection strategy was described. Use of inexpensive DHP source and ease to remove excess water-soluble α,ω-diols and THP ether after deprotection render the process scale-friendly without need of column chromatographic separation. The application of present method was also illustrated in the preparation of heterobifunctional diols and well-defined extended oligo(ethylene glycol).     

(NO3)3CeBrO3: Solvent‐Free Oxidation of Alcohols and Deprotection and Oxidative Deprotection of Trimethylsilyl Ethers

Trinitratocerium(IV) bromate (TNCB) can be used as an efficient reagent for oxidation of alcohols and deprotection and oxidative deprotection of trimethylsilyl ethers under solvent‐free conditions.     

Preparation of Some Derivatives of N‐tert‐Butyldecahydro‐3‐isoquinoline Carboxamide

N‐tert‐Butyldecahydro‐3‐isoquinoline carboxamide (1) is a key structural fragment present in a variety of medicinally important HIV protease inhibitors. Derivatives of this carboxamide were prepared by alkylation with either 2‐iodoethanol, allyl bromide, or bromoacetaldehyde dimethylacetal. The corresponding aldehyde of the dimethylacetal derivative was prepared by reaction with BBr₃ in CH₂Cl₂.     

2,6-Dicarboxypyridinium Fluorochromate: A Mild and Efficient Reagent for Oxidative Deprotection of Trimethylsilyl Ethers to Their Corresponding Carbonyl Compounds

Deprotection of trimethylsilyl ethers to their parent aldehydes and ketones in high yields has been carried out using 2,6-dicarboxypyridinium fluorochromate under mild conditions.     

Tentative Identification of the Reactive Species in the Reaction of Cp2 TiCl2 with Salts of Diacids

The tentative identification of the reactive species in the condensation of Cp₂ TiCl₂ with salts of diacids to form titanium polysters is made. The reactive species are believed to be the same for both aqueous solution and interfacial systems, i.e., R -CO₂ ^? and Cp₂ Ti²⁺ with reaction occurring in the aqueous phase. The condensation of Cp₂ TiCl₂ with disodium terephthalate in interfacial systems occurs via a pseudo-first-order reaction:

Rate = K[Cp₂ TiCl₂] The rate-determining step (s) is believed to be diffusion of CP₂ TiCl₂ into the aqueous layer and/or hydrolysis of Cp₂ TiCl₂