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10.1016/S0040-4039(01)00829-2
The research focuses on the development of a synthetic approach to enantiopure α-methoxy carboxyl derivatives using a chiral titanium enolate and dimethyl acetals. The main reactants involved are (S)-N-acetyl-4-isopropyl-1,3-thiazolidine-2-thione and various dimethyl acetals. The experiments utilized Lewis acids, such as BF3·OEt2 and SnCl4, to enhance the electrophilicity of the acetals and improve the stereoselectivity and yield of the process. The reactions were conducted at low temperatures (-78°C) and monitored using HPLC analysis to determine the diastereomeric ratios and overall yields. The adducts obtained were then transformed into a range of enantiopure α-unsubstituted α-methoxy carboxyl derivatives through the removal of the chiral thiazolidine-2-thione auxiliary, which was achieved using mild conditions and resulted in high yields. The analyses used to confirm the structures and absolute configurations of the adducts included spectroscopic and analytical data, as well as chemical correlation. The methodology described provides an efficient way to synthesize chiral building blocks useful in the total synthesis of natural products.
10.1139/V08-183
The research presents a comprehensive study on the syntheses, X-ray structures, and redox behavior of group 14 bis-boraamidinates, specifically focusing on the complexes M[PhB(m-N-t-Bu)2]2 (where M = Ge, Sn) and Li2M[PhB(m-N-t-Bu)2]2 (where M = Sn, Pb). The purpose of the study was to investigate the redox transformations of these complexes and to explore the possibility of accessing cation radicals {M[PhB(m-N-t-Bu)2]2}+ (M = Si, Ge, Sn) through mild oxidation of the corresponding neutral precursors. The researchers used a variety of chemicals in their experiments, including PhBCl2, GeCl4, SnCl4, SnCl2, PbI2, t-BuNH2, SO2Cl2, and LiN(H)-tBu, among others. The conclusions drawn from the research were that the germanium complex was inert towards oxidizing agents, while the tin complex could be oxidized to form a thermally unstable blue radical cation. The study also characterized the structural and fluctional behavior of the synthesized heterotrimetallic complexes, revealing novel polycyclic arrangements and unique bonding modes within these complexes. The findings provide valuable insights into the electronic structures and potential applications of these group 14 complexes, highlighting the differences in their redox properties compared to their isoelectronic group 13 counterparts.
10.1016/j.tetlet.2008.01.046
The research focuses on the formal convergent synthesis of (+)-trans-solamin, a member of the mono-THF class of acetogenins, which are metabolites isolated from the Annonaceae family and known for their diverse bioactivity, including antitumor, antimalarial, and pesticidal properties. The synthetic strategy utilizes the sul?nyl group as a multifunctional auxiliary, nucleophile, and in C–C bond formation, offering a potential route for the synthesis of stereoisomers of solamin and other mono-THF acetogenins. The synthesis process involves a series of chemical reactions, including the Pummerer ene reaction, Swern oxidation, and Horner–Emmons–Wadsworth ole?nation, using chemicals such as bromoacetonide, keto-phosphonate, tri?uoroacetic anhydride, anhydrous SnCl4, sodium nitrite, DMF, and Zn(BH4)2, among others.
10.1246/cl.1991.533
The research focuses on the development of a highly stereoselective synthesis method for α-glucosides from 1-O-acetyl glucose using a novel catalyst system composed of tin(IV) chloride and silver perchlorate. The purpose of this study was to address the challenges in carbohydrate chemistry, particularly the stereoselective synthesis of 1,2-cis glycosides, which are difficult to prepare due to the absence of neighboring group effects. The researchers successfully achieved high yields and selectivity in the synthesis of α-glucosides by utilizing this catalyst system, which activates the anomeric acetoxy group of 1-O-acetyl glucose and stabilizes the intermediate salt with a perchlorate ion, blocking the β-side and allowing preferential attack from the α-side by silyl alkoxides.