Reverse-docking as a computational tool for the study of asymmetric organocatalysis

A novel methodology for 'reverse-docking' a cationic peptide-based organocatalyst to a rigid anionic transition state (TS) model for the conjugate addition of azide to alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyl substrates is described. The resulting docking poses serve as simplified TS models for enantioselective catalysis. Molecular mechanics-based scoring and ranking of the docking poses, followed by clustering and structural analysis, reveal a clear energetic preference for docking to the S-enantiomeric azidation TS model, in agreement with experiment. Clear energetic trends emerged from docking the catalyst to both enantiomers of all six azidation TS models of this study. Structural analysis of the most favorable pose suggests a mechanism for enantioselective catalysis that is consistent with principles of molecular recognition, catalysis, and experimental data.     

手性氨基酚配体及其衍生物在不对称催化中的应用

综述了手性氨基酚配体及其衍生物的研究进展, 着重介绍其在不对称催化烷基化、烯基化、Michael加成、aldol反应及环丙化等反应中的应用.     

Resolution of seven-coordinate complexes

The crystal structures of [Pr(dbm)3H2O] (1), [Sm(dbm)3H2O] (2), and [Er(dbm)3H2O] (3) have been determined (dbm=dibenzoylmethane). They display seven-coordinate propeller-shaped molecules, which are chiral and crystallize as conglomerates in space group R3. Analysis of the crystal structures reveals supramolecular interactions, including formation of a quadruple helix, which explain how stereochemical information can be transferred between stacks of molecules. A method to quantify the ee in bulk samples of stereochemically labile compounds by using solid-state CD spectroscopy is described. Using this method, it has been shown that compounds 1-3 undergo total spontaneous resolution directly after synthesis, forming a microcrystalline reaction product that is essentially enantiopure. The resolution of bulk quantities of seven-coordinate complexes (without chiral or polydentate ligands) is thus reported for the first time. Because the crystallization starts without seeding, the overall preparation may be regarded as absolute asymmetric synthesis.     

手性胺醇稀土配合物的合成、荧光性质及其催化芳香酮的不对称氢化反应

合成了三种新的含C₂-对称轴的手性胺醇(PhOHCHCH₂)₂NCH₂C₆H₄R (R＝OCH₃, L₁; R＝CH₃, L₂; R＝Cl, L₃), 将其与无水氯化稀土LnCl₃•4THF (Ln＝La, Sm, Gd)反应生成了九个新的胺醇类稀土配合物LLnCl•2THF (L＝L₁, L₂, L₃; Ln＝La, Sm, Gd). 用元素分析、热重分析、红外和紫外光谱等手段对它们进行了表征. 荧光光谱显示一些配合物具有荧光性能. 原位催化芳香酮的不对称氢化反应表明: L₁/SmCl₃•4THF体系催化苯乙酮不对称氢化反应的转化率达71%, 相应的对映体过量值达32%.     

An Environmentally Benign System for Synthesis of β-Hydroxylketones： L-Histidine Asymmetrically Catalyzed Direct Aldol Reactions in Aqueous Micelle and Water-like Media

The first histidine catalyzed direct aldol reactions of ketones with nitrobenzaldehydes in water and in poly（ethylene glycol） （PEG） were reported. It reveals that histidine is a good aldol catalyst for synthesis of β-hydroxylketones in water and in PEG, giving good to excellent yields of the respective products. Better enantioand regioselectivity were achieved using low molecular weight PEG as the media. The results show that histidine and PEG-200 or -300 may constitute a promising environmentally benign system for asymmetric synthesis of β-hydroxylketones.     

Asymmetric Diels-Alder Reactions of Chiral Menthyl α-Sulfinylacrylates

Introducing two chiral auxiliaries, sulfoxide and menthol, into an acrylate would have either matched or mismatched pair systems. The presence of chiral menthol in α-sulfinylacrylates can change the diastereoselectivity from 24% d.e. to a single diastereomer by manipulation of the double asymmetric strategy.     

烯烃不对称双羟化及其反应机理的研究进展

本文综述了近年来四氧化锇催化烯烃不对称双羟化及其反应机理的研究进展。Sharpless等对烯烃双羟化机理的透彻研究导致了不对称双羟化方法的优化。     

Complete 1H and 13C NMR spectral assignment of symmetric and asymmetric bis-spiropyran derivatives

(1)H and (13)C NMR spectra of symmetric and asymmetric bis-spiropyrans, Series 1-3, were completely assigned. Especially, the (1)H assignment of asymmetric spiropyrans was achieved by utilizing (1)H-(1)H COSY and nOe experiments. All of the carbons in the dye molecules were investigated through a combination of heteronuclear 2D-shift correlation spectroscopy (HETCOR), together with an attached proton test (APT).     

Asymmetric Strecker synthesis by addition of trimethylsilyl cyanide to aldehyde SAMP-hydrazones

The asymmetric 1,2-addition of trimethylsilyl cyanide to aldehyde SAMP-hydrazones in the presence of titanium tetrachloride and diethylether in dichloromethane at −100°C up to room temperature, removal of the chiral auxiliary and acid hydrolysis affords α-amino acids in high enantiomeric excesses (ee=94-97%).