- Close the ring to break the cycle: Tandem quinolone-alkyne-cyclisation gives access to tricyclic pyrrolo[1,2-: A] quinolin-5-ones with potent anti-protozoal activity
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Expanding the chemical space of quinolones led to a tandem quinolone-alkyne-cyclisation reaction allowing chemoselective control of the synthesis of tricyclic pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinolin-5-ones. Importantly, we discovered anti-protozoal activity against Plasmodium and Toxoplasma with specific potency of one of the compounds against the liver stage of the malaria parasite in the nanomolar range.
- Szamosvári, Dávid,Sylvester, Kayla,Schmid, Philipp,Lu, Kuan-Yi,Derbyshire, Emily R.,B?ttcher, Thomas
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p. 7009 - 7012
(2019/06/20)
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- Tandem Regioselective Hydroformylation-Hydrogenation of Internal Alkynes Using a Supramolecular Catalyst
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New supramolecular ligands containing an acyl guanidine function were designed based on the strategy of increasing the π-acceptor ability of phosphine ligands by introducing electron-withdrawing groups. By applying this novel catalytic system, a general protocol for the Rh-catalysed hydroformylation-hydrogenation of unsymmetrical internal alkynes, functionalized with a carboxylic acid, was found to furnish aliphatic aldehydes in high regio- and chemoselectivities. Control experiments confirm the enzyme-like supramolecular catalyst mode of action.
- Fang, Weiwei,Breit, Bernhard
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p. 14817 - 14821
(2018/10/24)
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- The Renaissance of an Old Problem: Highly Regioselective Carboxylation of 2-Alkynyl Bromides with Carbon Dioxide
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A steric effect-controlled, zinc-mediated carboxylation of different 2-alkynyl bromides under an atmospheric pressure of CO2 has been developed by careful tuning of different reaction parameters, including the metal, solvent, temperature, and additive. 2-Substituted 2,3-allenoic acids were afforded from primary 2-alkynyl bromides, whereas the carboxylation of secondary 2-alkynyl bromides yielded 3-alkynoic acids in decent yields. A rationale for the observed regioselectivity has been proposed.
- Miao, Bukeyan,Li, Gen,Ma, Shengming
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p. 17224 - 17228
(2016/01/25)
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- Asymmetric olefin isomerization of butenolides via proton transfer catalysis by an organic molecule
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An unprecedented enantioselective and general olefin isomerization was realized via biomimetic proton transfer catalysis with a new chiral organic catalyst. A broad range of mono- and disubstituted β,γ-unsaturated butenolides were transformed into the corresponding chiral α,β- unsaturated butenolides in high enantioselectivity and yield in the presence of as low as 0.5 mol % catalyst. Mechanistic studies have revealed the protonation as the rate-determining step.
- Wu, Yongwei,Singh, Ravi P.,Deng, Li
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p. 12458 - 12461
(2011/10/09)
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