Rare earth metal complexes based on β-diketiminato and novel linked bis(β-diketiminato) ligands: Synthesis, structural characterization and catalytic application in epoxide/CO2-copolymerization

Mesityl substituted β-diketiminato lanthanum and yttrium complexes [(BDI)Ln{N(SiRMe₂)}₂] (BDI = ArNC(Me)CHC(Me)NAr, Ar = 2,4,6-Me₃C₆H₂, Ln = La, R = Me (1), H (2a); Ln = Y, R = H (2b)) can be prepared via facile amine elimination starting from [La{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃] and [Ln{N(SiHMe₂)₂}₃(THF)₂] (Ln = Y, La), respectively. The X-ray crystal structure analysis of 1 revealed a distorted tetrahedral geometry around lanthanum with a η²-bound β-diketiminato ligand. A series of novel ethylene- and cyclohexyl-linked bis(β-diketiminato) ligands [C₂H₄(BDI^Ar)₂]H₂ and [Cy(BDI^Ar)₂]H₂ [Ar = Mes (=2,4,6-Me₃C₆H₂), DEP (=2,6-Et₂C₆H₃), DIPP (=2,6-i-Pr₂C₆H₃)] were synthesized in a two step condensation procedure. The corresponding bis(β-diketiminato) yttrium and lanthanum complexes were obtained via amine elimination. The X-ray crystal structure analysis of the ethylene-bridged bis(β-diketiminato) complex [{C₂H₄(BDI^Mes)₂}YN(SiMe₃)₂] (3b) and cyclohexyl-bridged complexes [{Cy(BDI^Mes)₂}LaN(SiHMe₂)₂] (7) and [{Cy(BDI^DEP)₂}LaN(SiMe₃)₂] (8) revealed a distorted square pyramidal coordination geometry around the rare earth metal, in which the amido ligand occupies the apical position and the two linked β-diketiminato moieties form the basis. The geometry of the bis(β-diketiminato) ligands depends significantly on the linker unit. While complexes with an ethylene-linked ligand adopt a cisoid arrangement of the two aromatic substituents, complexes with cyclohexyl linker adopt a transoid arrangement. Either one (3b) or both (7, 8) of the β-diketiminato moieties are tilted out of the η² coordination mode, resulting in close Ln?C contacts. The β-diketiminato and linked bis(β-diketiminato) complexes were moderately active in the copolymerization of cyclohexene oxide with CO₂. A maximum of 92% carbonate linkages were obtained using the ethylene-bridged bis(β-diketiminato) complex [{C₂H₄(BDI^Mes)₂}LaN(SiHMe₂)₂] (4).     

5′-Noraristeromycin possessing a C-1′ cyclopentyl double bond: a new carbanucleoside structural prototype

Prior to this work only two examples of carbanucleosides possessing a C-1′/C-6′ double bond had been reported and they were minor derivatized side products arising during other targeted syntheses. To develop this structural feature into a new class of potential antiviral agents, the 5′-nor derivative of aristeromycin with such an olefinic structure (6) represents the first example. In this regard, treatment of (1′S,2′S,3′S,4′R,5′S)-6-chloro-9-(2′,3′-isopropylidenedioxy-6′-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hex-4′-yl)purine (7) with sodium methoxide yielded 6 via an E′₂-like elimination pathway. A convenient way to the C-4′ epimer of 6 (that is, 17) also arose during these studies and is described. Antiviral analysis of 6 and 17 failed to produce any significant activity.     

合成环氧化合物的新方法

报道了合成环氧化合物的新方法，于水存在下１，３－二溴－５，５－二甲基乙内酰脲与直链脂肪族、脂环族、芳香族等含活泼双键化合物进行次溴酸化反应生成溴醇，在碱作用下消除溴化氢得环氧产物，总收率７３％￣８６％。     

Synthesis of cananodine by intramolecular epoxide opening

Cananodine is a guaipyridine alkaloid with activity against liver cancer. Cananodine was synthesized using a remarkable intramolecular opening of a trisubstituted epoxide as the key step in construction of the seven-membered carbocycle of the target. The epoxide opening strategy allows all four stereoisomers of cananodine to be prepared.     

Facile Conversion of Epoxides to Thiiranes with Ammonium Thiocyanate Catalyzed with Oxalic Acid

Epoxids are efficiently converted to the corresponding thiiranes by ammonium thiocyanate (NH 4 SCN) in the presence of catalytic amounts of oxalic acid with excellent isolated yields under mild and nonaqueous reaction conditions. This conversion performed under both conventional heating and microwave conditions. Distinct rate enhancement is observed under microwave irradiation.     

The Effects of Intramolecular Hydrogen Bonding on the Reaction of Phenols with Epoxide in the Presence of Nano Calcium Carbonate

The reaction of phenols and dihydroxybenzenes with epoxide in the presence of nano CaCO₃ was studied. Catechol could react with epoxide and gave monochlorohydrin derivative; other dihydroxybenzenes and monomeric phenols had no reaction under the same conditions. The reaction of catechol with epoxide did not occur when nano CaCO₃ was replaced by a normal one. These were attributed to the strong interaction between nano CaCO₃ and the substrate as catechol possessed intrahydrogen bond and excess active hydrogen, which can induce the intramolecular proton transfer via the intramolecular hydrogen bond and promote the reaction of hydroxyl and epoxide. This is an example revealing the unique role of the hydrogen bond played in chemical reactions.     

“Instant Methylide” Modification of the Corey–Chaykovsky Epoxide Synthesis

Abstract

We report that Me₃S(O)⁺I^? (1) and Me₃S⁺I^? (2) form stable, dry mixtures with KOt-Bu and NaH, respectively, which remain stable upon prolonged storage (>1 year). The corresponding methylides (Me₂SO=CH₂ and Me₂S=CH₂) are generated upon addition of DMSO or DMSO/THF solutions of carbonyl compounds, cleanly affording epoxides via the Corey–Chaykovsky reaction in good yields and short reaction times (as short as 20 min when 1–2 mmol of various ketones and aldehydes were treated with a mixture of 1 and KOt-Bu at 50–60°C).     

Highly Regioselective Conversion of Epoxides to β-Hydroxy Nitriles with Cyanide Exchange Resin

Abstract

A simple and regioselective method is described for the efficient conversion of epoxides to β-hydroxy nitriles using Amberlite IRA-400 supported cyanide. The reactions occur in the absence of catalyst and furnish the corresponding β-hydroxy nitriles in high yields.     

Phase Transfer Catalyzed Alkylation: An Efficient Protection of Acid Labile Hemiketals

The reaction of hemiketals (1–6) with sodium hydroxide and methyl iodide in the presence of TBAI as a catalyst furnished methoxy hemiketals (7–10) in more than 90% yield.