Deconvoluting the memory effect in Pd-catalyzed allylic alkylation: Effect of leaving group and added chloride

An analysis of product distributions in the Tsuji-Trost reaction indicates that several instances of reported "memory effects" can be attributed to slow interconversion of the initially formed syn- and anti-[Pd(eta3-allyl)] complexes. Addition of chloride triggers a true memory effect, in which the allylic terminus originally bearing the leaving group has a higher reactivity. The latter effect, termed regioretention, can be rationalized by ionization from a palladium complex bearing a chloride ion, forming an unsymmetrically substituted [Pd(eta3-allyl)] complex. DFT calculations verify that the position trans to the phosphine ligand is more reactive both in the initial ionization and in the subsequent nucleophilic attack.     

o-DPPB-directed copper-mediated and -catalyzed allylic substitution with Grignard reagents

The ortho-diphenylphosphanylbenzoyl (o-DPPB) group was explored as a directing leaving group in copper-mediated and copper-catalyzed allylic substitution with Grignard reagents. Complete control of chemo-, regio- and stereoselectivity with complete syn-1,3-chirality transfer was observed as a result of the directed nature of the reaction. No excess of organometallic reagent is required and the directing group can be recovered quantitatively. Coordination studies in the solid state and in solution have shown that two substrates are bound via the phosphine function of the directing group at copper. Dynamic NMR experiments in solution are in agreement with a ligand-exchange process at copper, a prerequisite for the development of a substoichiometric process.     

Asymmetric allylic substitution catalyzed by C1-symmetrical complexes of molybdenum: structural requirements of the ligand and the stereochemical course of the reaction

Application of new chiral ligands (R)-(-)-12 a and (S)-(+)-12 c (VALDY), derived from amino acids, to the title reaction, involving cinnamyl (linear) and isocinnamyl (branched) type substrates (4 and 5 --> 6), led to excellent regio- and enantioselectivities (>30:1, < or =98 % ee), showing that ligands with a single chiral center are capable of high asymmetric induction. The structural requirements of the ligand and the mechanism are discussed. The application of single enantiomers of deuterium-labeled substrates (both linear 38 c and branched 37 c) and analysis of the products (41-43) by (2)H{(1)H} NMR spectroscopy in a chiral liquid crystal matrix allowed the stereochemical pathways of the reaction to be distinguished. With ligand (S)-(+)-12 c, the matched enantiomer of branched substrate was found to be (S)-5, which was converted into (R)-6 with very high regio- and stereoselectivity via a process that involves net retention of stereochemistry. The mismatched enantiomer of the branched substrate was found to be (R)-5, which was also converted into (R)-6, that is, with apparent net inversion, but at a lower rate and with lower overall enantioselectivity. This latter feature, which may be termed a "memory effect", reduced the global enantioselectivity in the reaction of the racemic substrate (+/-)-5. The stereochemical pathway of the mismatched manifold has been shown also to be one of net retention, the apparent inversion occurring through equilibration via an Mo-allyl intermediate prior to nucleophilic attack. Incomplete equilibration leads to the memory effect and thus to lower enantioselectivity. Analysis of the mismatched manifold over the course of the reaction revealed that the memory effect is progressively attenuated with the nascent global selectivity increasing substantially as the reaction proceeds. The origin of this effect is suggested to be the depletion of CO sources in the reaction mixture, which attenuates turnover rate and thus facilitates greater equilibrium. The linear substrate was also converted into the branched product with net syn stereochemistry, as shown by isotopic labeling. An analogous process operates in the generation of small quantities of linear product from branched substrate.     

Enzymatic kinetic resolution of 1,1-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-1λ-thiophen-3-ol via temporary derivatisation

Following the thio-conjugate addition of (±)-9, its enantiomers were extremely efficiently discriminated using Novozym 435^®. The thio-differentiating unit may then be removed either under reductive conditions, using Raney nickel, or following an oxidation-elimination sequence. In this manner enantioenriched derivatives of 1,1-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-1λ⁶-thiophen-3-ol 9 may be accessed.     

Process intensification using cavitation: optimization of oxidation conditions for synthesis of sulfone

Cavitation can be effectively used for intensification of chemical reactions due to the production of free radicals and conditions of high temperatures and pressures locally. In the present work, use of cavitation for the intensification of the synthesis of sulfone has been explored. The oxidation of thioether or sulfide to synthesize corresponding sulfone with 30% H₂O₂ as an oxidant was studied under acoustic cavitation and the results have been compared with the conventional approach based on the use of mechanical agitation. The aim has been also to optimize the different operating conditions viz. molar ratio of reactants to the oxidizing agent, type of the catalyst as well as its concentration, type of the solvent and the reactant concentration, so as to maximize the degree of intensification. It was observed that under the optimized conditions of sonication, the yield of sulfone was about five to six times higher as compared to the conventional approach of using mechanical agitation only.     

用于质子交换膜材料的侧链型磺化聚芳醚酮砜的光谱分析

采用直接缩聚的方法,通过调整氨基单体用量,合成出了系列带有不同氨基含量的聚芳醚酮砜(Am-PAEKS)聚合物,在聚合物侧链上进行后磺化接枝制备出了系列不同磺化度的侧链型磺化聚芳醚酮砜(S-SPAEKS),并且通过调整磺酸基团含量来控制聚合物的磺化度。通过红外光谱(FTIR)和氢核磁谱(1HNMR),对所合成的单体及其聚合物的结构进行了表征,S-SPAEKS红外光谱在1 239和1 060 cm-1处出现了磺酸基团中OSO的特征吸收峰,氢核磁谱中1.64 ppm处出现了处于烷基链中间位置的两个氢(—CH₂—CH₂—)化学位移,证明得到了S-SPAEKS聚合物。经热失重分析发现,聚合物中磺酸基团的脱落温度都高于240 ℃,聚合物主链降解温度都高于450 ℃。研究表明,该系列聚合物具有良好的热性能,可以用作质子交换膜材料。     

含邻手性碳原子双键亲电加成反应的立体选择性模型

本文主要介绍了预测邻位具有手性中心π体系亲电加成反应的立体选择性模型,尤其是α,β-不饱和羰基化合物亲核共轭加成形成的烯醇负离子及其类似物和硝基烯烃亲核加成形成的氮酸根类中间体的烷基化和动力学控制质子化反应的立体选择性模型。立体位阻效应控制的Zimmerman前过渡态模型主要适用于底物构象受限的环状或联烯型烯醇负离子的动力学质子化。对于构象转化相对灵活的直链底物,Houk基于量子化学计算研究提出了亲电试剂的进攻角度或接触角在经过环状过渡态时是锐角还是钝角决定了亲电加成反应的立体选择性控制(Houk模型)。而Fleming模型首次将烯丙基A-1,3张力引入各类烯醇负离子烷基化和质子化的过渡态。Mohrig模型在考虑A-1,3张力的基础上,将吸电子取代基与即将形成的σ键反式共平面,主要阐述了立体电子效应对酯的烯醇负离子动力学控制质子化立体选择性的影响,后来又提出了金属离子参与的立体电子效应控制的六元环状半椅式模型。本文希望对理解亲电加成反应的立体化学控制提供一些有用的信息。     

7-脱氢胆固醇的合成工艺改进

以胆固醇为原料,经酰化、氧化、还原、水解以及消除等5步反应合成维生素D₃原7-脱氢胆固醇,总收率42%,其结构经¹H NMR和¹³C NMR确证。研究了酰化反应、氧化反应、还原反应和消除反应条件对收率的影响。     

Controlled sulfonation of poly(arylene ether sulfone)s and poly(arylene ether ketone)s with different molecular structures for polymer electrolyte membranes

Poly(arylene ether sulfone) copolymers derived from 9,9-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)fluorene, bisphenol S and 4,4′-difluorodiphenylsulfone and poly(arylene ether ketone) copolymers derived from 4-phenoxybiphenyl, diphenyl ether and isophthaloyl chloride were prepared as precursor polymers for sulfonation reaction in which sulfonic groups are introduced quantitatively into specified positions. Sulfonation reaction for these two series of copolymers by concentrated sulfuric acid was successfully carried out to give sulfonated polymers with controlled positions and degree of sulfonation. Thermal stability, moisture absorption and proton conductivity for these two series of copolymers were measured and the results were compared to those of perfluorosulfonic acid polymers.     

Facile synthesis of bisphosphine monoxides from Morita–Baylis–Hillman carbonates

A facile two-step synthesis of bisphosphine monoxides (BPMOs, with both the phosphine and phosphine oxide moieties within one molecule) from readily available Morita–Baylis–Hillman (MBH) carbonates was realized. Under the catalysis of DABCO, the MBH carbonates undergo allylic phosphorylation reaction with diphenylphosphine oxide or diethyl phosphonate to give monophosphine oxides bearing an activated alkene moiety; subsequent base-catalyzed hydrophosphination of the prepared monophosphine oxide with HPPh₂ readily affords the BPMOs.