Enantioseparations of polyhalogenated 4,4’-bipyridines on polysaccharide-based chiral stationary phases and molecular dynamics simulations of selector–selectand interactions

2’-(4-Pyridyl)- and 2’-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-TCIBPs (TCIBP = 3,3’,5,5’-tetrachloro-2-iodo-4,4’-bipyridyl) are chiral compounds that showed interesting inhibition activity against transthyretin fibrillation in vitro. We became interested in their enantioseparation since we noticed that the M-stereoisomer is more effective than the P-enantiomer. Based thereon, we recently reported the enantioseparation of 2’-substituted TCIBP derivatives with amylose-based chiral columns. Following this study, herein we describe the comparative enantioseparation of both 2’-(4-pyridyl)- and 2’-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-TCIBPs on four cellulose phenylcarbamate-based chiral columns aiming to explore the effect of the polymer backbone, as well as the nature and position of substituents on the side groups on the enantioseparability of these compounds. In the frame of this project, the impact of subtle variations of analyte and polysaccharide structures, and mobile phase (MP) polarity on retention and selectivity was evaluated. The effect of temperature on retention and selectivity was also considered, and overall thermodynamic parameters associated with the analyte adsorption onto the CSP surface were derived from van ’t Hoff plots. Interesting cases of enantiomer elution order (EEO) reversal were observed. In particular, the EEO was shown to be dependent on polysaccharide backbone, the elution sequence of the two analytes being P-M and M-P on cellulose and amylose tris(3,5-dimethylphenylcarbamate), respectively. In this regard, a theoretical investigation based on molecular dynamics (MD) simulations was performed by using amylose and cellulose tris(3,5-dimethylphenylcarbamate) nonamers as virtual models of the polysaccharide-based selectors. This exploration at the molecular level shed light on the origin of the enantiodiscrimination processes.     

First access to the spin-labelled β-amino acid POAC in an enantiopure state by resolution through its binaphthyl esters

Resolution of trans 3-(9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonylamino)-1-oxyl-2,2,5,5-tetramethylpyrrolidine-4-carboxylic acid (Fmoc-POAC-OH) was quickly achieved upon esterification with (aR)-1,1′-binaphthyl-2,2′-diol, chromatographic separation of the obtained diastereomers, and facile saponification of the aryl ester function with removal of the chiral auxiliary.     

Racemic ofloxacin separation by supported-liquid membrane extraction with two organic phases

As the relation of chirality and activities of drugs is researched deeply, people become to re-alize the clinic importance of chirality. The different enantiomers of a drug can have vastly differ-ent pharmacological activities, pharmacokinetic processes and toxicity[1,2]. The most well-docu- mented example is that of the drug substance thalidomide. Bitter lessons and scientific research promote the interest in single-enantiomer drugs, so the potential of the chiral drug market is enormous[3]. …     

Revision of the stereochemistry of the reductive Heck cyclisation of 1-(2-iodobenzoyl)-4-substituted-1.4-dihydro-pyridine-3-carbaldehyde aminals

The stereochemistry of reductive and non reductive Heck cyclisations of 4-substituted-1.4-dihydropyridines is reexamined. The both reactions occur mainly via an anti (from the C₄ substituent) 5-exo process without any epimerisation of the C₄-H.     

Chiral Recognition of Phenylacetic Acid Derivatives by Aminated Cyclodextrins

Chiral recognition of mandelic acid ( 1), acetylmandelic acid ( 2), 1-methoxyphenylacetic acid ( 3), phenylsuccinic acid ( 4), 2-phenylpropanoic acid ( 5) and ibuprofen ( 6) in their anionic forms by protonated 6A-amino-6A-deoxy--cyclodextrin (mono-NH3+--CD) and 6A,6D-diamino-6A,6D-dideo xy--cyclodextrin (di-NH3+--CD) has been studied by means of capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) and 1H NMR spectroscopy. Both methods show the preferable guests for mono-NH3+--CD to be the (R)-enantiomers of 1, 3 and 5 and the (S)-enantiomers of 2, 4 and 6. Cooperative work of Coulomb interactions and inclusion is essential for chiral recognition of these anionic guests.     

A new strategy in enantioselective intramolecular hetero Diels-Alder reaction: catalytic double asymmetric induction during the tandem transetherification-intramolecular hetero Diels-Alder reaction of methyl (E)-4-methoxy-2-oxo-3-butenoate with rac-6-methyl-5-hepten-2-ol

An efficient catalytic double asymmetric induction during the tandem transetherification-intramolecular hetero Diels-Alder reaction has been developed. The enantioselective tandem reaction of methyl (E)-4-methoxy-2-oxo-3-butenoate with rac-6-methyl-5-hepten-2-ol has been achieved to provide methyl (2R,4aS,8aR)-3,4,4a,8a-tetrahydro-2,5,5-trimethyl-2H,5H-pyrano[4,3-b]-pyran-7-carboxylate in good yield with effective kinetic resolution (up to 95% selectivity), high diastereoselectivity (up to 92% de), and high enantioselectivity (up to 97% ee) in the presence of (S,S)-tert-Bu-bis(oxazoline)-Cu(SbF₆)₂ and 5 Å molecular sieves.     

Remarkable stereocontrol in the synthesis of 1,2,3,5-tetrasubstituted tetrahydropyrans via an asymmetric heterocycloaddition of a ketone-derived enol ether

The synthesis of chiral 1,2,3,5-substituted tetrahydropyrans has been realized via an asymmetric hetero Diels-Alder (HDA) reaction. The key step that involved a trisubstituted chiral enol ether derived from (R)-mandelic acid as the dienophile promoted the creation of three stereogenic centers with a remarkable and unprecedented endo and facial stereocontrol. The hydrogenation of the heteroadduct 2 was optimized by using Pd on charcoal and diisopropylethylamine, leading to a unique isomer. The chiral inductor was cleanly and stereoselectively removed via an acetal reduction, which demonstrated the potential of this methodology for the efficient construction of key intermediate of biologically active molecules.     

Baylis-Hillman Reactions of Sulfonyl Aldimines or Aryl Aldehydes with 3-Methylpenta-3,4-dien-2-one or 3-Benzylpenta-3,4-dien-2-one

The attempted Baylis-Hillman reactions of sulfonyl aldimines or aryl aldehydes with 3-methylpenta-3,4-dien-2-one or 3-benzylpenta-3,4-dien-2-one gave the corresponding Baylis-Hillman adducts in moderate yields in DMSO under the catalysis of DBU or PMe3, respectively. Moderate diastereoselectivities were observed in the reaction of 3-benzylpenta-3,4-dien-2-one with N-arylmethylidene-1-naphthalenesulfonamides catalyzed by chiral catalyst cinchona alkaloid derivative TQO {4-（3-ethyl-4-oxa-1-azatricyclo[4.4.0.0^3,8]dec-5-yl）quinolin-6-ol}.     

Chiral stationary phases for capillary gas chromatography: Towards higher selectivity and stability

Thermal stability and enantioselectivity of chiral polysiloxane stationary phases for gas chromatography depend upon the composition and purity of the polymer matrix, its functional groups, the chiral selector, and the pretreatment of the inner surface of the capillary. Under proper conditions, narrow-bore capillaries can be prepared which may be used up to 300 °C for short times. Crosslinking of the phases is achieved by heating.     

Impregnated silica-based layers in thin layer chromatography

Abstract

Impregnated thin-layer chromatography (TLC) layers based on silica gel are presented. Impregnating agents such as metal cations, inorganic ions, chelating agents, chiral selectors, surfactants, ion-pairing reagents, and ionic liquids are discussed. The role of impregnated TLC layers in medicinal chemistry is highlighted. The historical overview of TLC separations on physically coated layers is given and some future prospects ahead of this technique are discussed.