A novel α,α-diaminoacetic acid derivative for the introduction of the α-oxo aldehyde functionality into peptides

A Fmoc-protected α,α^′-diaminoacetic acid derivative acting as a masked glyoxylic acid equivalent was prepared in one step from glyoxylic acid and introduced into peptide chains after solid-phase peptide elongation. Deprotection and cleavage of the peptide from the solid support using trifluoroacetic acid was followed by unmasking of the glyoxylyl group in the presence of a base. This reagent allowed the synthesis of a glyoxylyl peptide using nonoxidizing conditions.     

Direct Formylation of Enol Ethers Using Cyanuric Chloride and N,N‐Dimethylformamide

A new method to prepare α,β‐unsaturated enol aldehydes is described. 3‐Ethoxymethacrolein ( 1 ) and 5‐formyl‐3,4‐dihydro‐2H‐pyran ( 5 ) were effectively prepared from enol ethers and the Vilsmeier‐Haack type complex, derived from cyanuric chloride and DMF. One byproduct, amidine 4 , was also characterized.     

Fragmentation study of peptide acetals and aldehydes using in-source collision-induced dissociation

The fragmentation of peptide acetals and peptide diols, corresponding to the hydrated form of the peptide aldehyde, is dominated by the successive losses of two molecules of MeOH and water, respectively. Using model peptides, the fragmentation mechanism, with respect to the loss of methanol and water, was elucidated. The first loss was certainly charge-directed whereas the second probably occurred via the nucleophilic attack of the nitrogen of an amine on the C-terminal carbon leading to a cyclic ion.     

离子液体/水混合溶剂促进芳醛与罗丹宁的缩合反应

在室温条件下, 离子液体1-正丁基-3-甲基咪唑四氟硼酸盐([bmim]BF₄)与水组成的混合溶剂能有效催化一系列芳醛与罗丹宁反应, 以80%～93%的产率生成相应的5-芳亚甲基-2,4-噻唑二酮. 离子液体[bmim]BF₄催化活性高, 反应在10～120 min内完成. 实验结果表明该法反应条件温和、产率高、反应时间短、后处理简单、离子液体可重复使用.     

(E)-Selective Wittig reactions of Garner's aldehyde with nonstabilized ylides

In the Wittig olefination reactions of Garner's aldehyde with certain nonstabilized ylides, the (E)-alkenes could be produced as a major product by simply quenching the reactions with a large excess of MeOH at −78 °C. Even under the salt-free conditions, more than a 10:1 ratio of the (E)- to (Z)-alkene was resulted consistently from the ylides of a linear alkyl chain. Without addition of MeOH, usual selectivity for the (Z)-alkene was obtained in a ratio of 94:6.     

Synthesis and protein reactivity of 2E,4E,6E-dodecatrienal

An efficient approach for synthesis of the food odorant 2E,4E,6E-dodecatrienal (DTE) by extension of 2E,4E-decadienal (DDE) is reported. DTE shows higher protein crosslinking ability than the lipid peroxidation products DDE and 4-hydroxy-2E-nonenal.     

Cu(II) bromide catalyzed oxidation of aldehydes and alcohols

A variety of aromatic, aliphatic and conjugated aldehydes and alcohols were transformed to the corresponding carboxylic acids and ketones with a quantitative conversion in high yields with 70% t‐BuOOH solution in water in the presence of catalytic (5 mol%) amounts of CuBr₂ under room temperature conditions. The conversion of 4‐methoxybenzaldehyde to 4‐methoxybenzoic acid is extremely facile in MeCN at ambient temperature in the presence of 5 mol% CuBr₂ and 2 equiv. 70% t‐BuOOH (water) as the oxidant. Oxidation with t‐BuOOH (water) alone in MeCN was found to be negligible. The scope of our catalytic system is applicable for a wide range of aromatic, conjugated and aliphatic substrates. These aldehydes were converted to the corresponding carboxylic acids in good isolated yields in reasonable times. It is pertinent to mention here that mild halogenic oxidants like hypochlorites, chlorites and NBS are not suitable for substrates with electron‐rich aromatic rings, olefinic bonds and secondary hydroxyl groups. Substitutions at different positions on the phenyl ring do not hinder the reaction, although the reaction time is affected. Oxidation of α,β unsaturated derivatives resulted in the formation of the expected acid in good yield. In addition, the transformation of secondary alcohols to ketones is extremely facile. No recemization was observed for menthone. This method possesses a wide range of capabilities since it can be used with other functional groups which may not tolerate oxidative conditions, involves fairly simple method for work‐up, exhibits chemoselectivity and proceeds under ambient conditions. The resulting products are obtained in good yields within reasonable time. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Diastereoselective synthesis of a core fragment of ritonavir and lopinavir

A novel approach to the synthesis of Boc-core, a key starting material for ritonavir and lopinavir involving an unprecedented diastereoselective nitroaldol reaction on β-amino aldehyde is disclosed.     

Sodium Hydrogen Sulfate as Effective and Reusable Heterogeneous Catalyst for the One-pot Preparation of 14H-[(Un)substituted phenyl]-dibenzo[a,j]xanthene Leuco-dye Derivatives

NaHSO₄•H₂O has been used as an efficient catalyst for the one-pot preparation of 14H-[(un)substituted phenyl]-dibenzo[a,j]xanthene leuco-dye derivatives by condensation of β-naphthol with substituted benzaldehydes under microwave and thermal conditions. This method has the advantages of high yields, a green reaction, an efficient and cost-effective method, simple procedures, short reaction time, and easy workup.     

Heteropolyacid (H3PW12O40) supported MCM-41: An efficient solid acid catalyst for the green synthesis of xanthenedione derivatives

HPWA/MCM-41 mesoporous molecular sieves of appropriate ratios were prepared by loading HPWA on siliceous MCM-41 by the wet impregnation method. The prepared HPWA/MCM-41 materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and BET surface area and FT-IR measurements. The morphology of mesoporous materials was studied by TEM observation. The catalytic activity of the above materials was tested for the condensation of dimedone (active methylene carbonyl compound) and various aromatic aldehyes under liquid phase conditions at 90 °C. The products were confirmed by FT-IR, ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR studies. HPWA supported MCM-41 catalysts catalyses efficiently the condensation of dimedone and aromatic aldehydes in ethanol and other solvents under liquid phase conditions to afford the corresponding xanthenedione derivatives. Activities of the catalysts follow the order: HPWA/MCM-41(20 wt.%) > HPWA/MCM-41(30 wt.%) > H₃PW₁₂O₄₀·nH₂O > HPWA/MCM-41(10 wt.%) > HPWA/SiO₂ (20 wt.%) > HM (12) > Hβ (8) > Al-MCM-41 (50). Various advantages associated with these protocols include simple workup procedure, short reaction times, high product yields and easy recovery and reusability of the catalyst.