1001-75-8Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Stereoselection in Intramolecular Diels-Alder Reactions of 2-Cyano-1-azadienes: Indolizidine and Quinolizidine Synthesis
Tay, Gidget C.,Sizemore, Nicholas,Rychnovsky, Scott D.
, p. 3050 - 3053 (2016)
Progress toward understanding the scope and diastereoselectivity of intramolecular Diels-Alder reactions using 2-cyano-1-azadienes is described herein. The resulting cyanoenamine products are underutilized intermediates in organic synthesis. Assembly of the Diels-Alder precursors was achieved using an improved imine condensation/oxidative cyanation protocol. By this method, several highly substituted indolizidine and quinolizidine architectures were constructed. Quantum mechanical DFT calculations at the B3LYP/6-31+G(d) level of theory were performed for these cyclizations and provide insights into the origins of the observed diastereoselectivities.
Toward the Total Synthesis of Ryanodol via Oxidative Alkyne-1,3-Diketone Annulation: Construction of a Ryanoid Tetracycle
Du, Kang,Kier, Matthew J.,Rheingold, Arnold L.,Micalizio, Glenn C.
, p. 6457 - 6461 (2018)
A synthetic strategy conceived with the intent of establishing a novel approach to the de novo construction of ryanoids is described that is based on a recently developed metallacycle-mediated intramolecular oxidative alkyne-1,3-diketone coupling reaction. In short, a one-pot annulation/oxidation sequence is shown to be capable of establishing a densely oxygenated polycyclic intermediate that could be converted to a composition of matter that contains the ABCD tetracyclic ring system present in the ryanoid family of natural products.
Self-Protection: The Advantage of Radical Oligomeric Mixtures in Organic Synthesis
Yu, Hui,Li, Chaozhong
, p. 142 - 145 (2004)
Atom-transfer radical oligomers of allyl iodoacetates were converted to 4-pentenoic acids upon treatment with zinc. Reactions of the radical oligomers of various ω-alkenyl iodoacetates with Grignard reagents afforded the corresponding substituted tetrahydrofuran derivatives. These results indicated that radical oligomeric mixtures not only serve as versatile intermediates in organic synthesis, but also exhibit unique advantages in that the oligomeric mixtures are self-protected and the deoligomerization functions as the simultaneous deprotection.
Total synthesis and evaluation of a key series of C5-substituted vinblastine derivatives
Va, Porino,Campbell, Erica L.,Robertson, William M.,Boger, Dale L.
, p. 8489 - 8495 (2010)
A remarkably concise seven- to eight-step total synthesis of a systematic series of key vinblastine derivatives is detailed and used to characterize the importance and probe the role of the C5 ethyl substituent (R = H, Me, Pr, CH=CH2, C≡CH, CH2OH, and CHO vs Et). The analogues, which bear deep-seated structural changes accessible only by total synthesis, were prepared using a powerful intramolecular [4 + 2]/[3 + 2] cycloaddition cascade of 1,3,4-oxadiazoles ideally suited for use in the assemblage of the vindoline-derived lower subunit followed by their incorporation into the vinblastine analogues through the use of a single-step biomimetic coupling with catharanthine. The evaluation of the series revealed that the tubulin binding site surrounding this C5 substituent is exquisitely sensitive to the presence (Et > H, 10-fold), size (Me ≤Et > Pr, 10-fold), shape (Et > CH=CH2 and C≡CH, >4-fold), and polarity (Et > CHO > CH2OH, >10-20-fold) of this substituent and that on selected occasions only a C5 methyl group may provide analogues that approach the activity observed with the naturally occurring C5 ethyl group.
Ortho-substituted iodobenzenes as novel organocatalysts for bromination of alkenes
Braddock, D. Christopher,Cansell, Gemma,Hermitage, Stephen A.
, p. 2483 - 2485 (2006)
Suitably ortho-substituted iodobenzenes act as organocatalysts for the transfer of electrophilic bromine from N-bromosuccinimide to alkenes via the intermediacy of bromoiodinanes. The Royal Society of Chemistry 2006.
Macrolides and alcohols as scent gland constituents of the Madagascan frog mantidactylus femoralis and their intraspecific diversity
Poth, Dennis,Peram, Pardha Saradhi,Vences, Miguel,Schulz, Stefan
, p. 1548 - 1558 (2013)
Acoustic and, to a lesser degree, visual signals are the predominant means of signaling in frogs. Nevertheless, certain lineages such as the mantelline frogs from Madagascar use the chemical communication channel as well. Males possess femoral glands on the hind legs, which recently have been shown to contain volatile compounds used in communication as pheromones. Many mantelline species occur in sympatry, and so far species recognition is regarded to occur mainly by acoustic signals. The analysis of the gland constituents of Mantidactylus femoralis by GC/MS revealed the presence of volatile macrolides and secondary alcohols. The new natural products mantidactolides A (4) and B (6), as well as several methyl carbinols, were identified, and their structures were confirmed by synthesis. The analysis of individuals from different locations of Madagascar revealed the presence of two groups characterized by specific patterns of compounds. While one group contained the alcohols and mantidactolide B, the other showed specific presence of the macrolides phoracantholide I (1) and mantidactolide A (4). Genetic analysis of some individuals showed no congruence between genetic relatedness and gland constituents. Several other individuals from related species had different gland compositions. This suggests that a basic set of biosynthetic machinery might be available to a broader group of related species.
Atmospheric Oxygen Mediated Radical Hydrothiolation of Alkenes
McCourt, Ruairí O.,Scanlan, Eoin M.
, p. 15804 - 15810 (2020/10/26)
A mild, metal-free, atmospheric oxygen-mediated radical hydrothiolation of alkenes (and alkyne) is reported. A variety of sulfur containing motifs including alkanethiols, thiophenols and thioacids undergo an atmospheric oxygen-mediated radical hydrothiolation reaction with a plethora of alkenes in good yield with excellent functional group compatibility, typically with short reaction times to furnish a range of functionalized products. Biomolecules proved tolerant to the conditions and the procedure is robust and easily executable requiring no specialized equipment. Concise mechanistic studies confirm the process proceeds through radical intermediates in a thiol-ene reaction manifold. The methodology offers an efficient “green” approach for thiol-ene mediated “click” ligation and a milder alternative to thermally initiated hydrothiolation processes.
Intramolecular [2+2] Photocycloaddition of Cyclic Enones: Selectivity Control by Lewis Acids and Mechanistic Implications
Poplata, Saner,Bauer, Andreas,Storch, Golo,Bach, Thorsten
supporting information, p. 8135 - 8148 (2019/05/29)
The intramolecular [2+2] photocycloaddition of 3-alkenyl-2-cycloalkenones was performed in an enantioselective fashion (nine representative examples, 54–86 % yield, 76–96 % ee) upon irradiation at λ=366 nm in the presence of an AlBr3-activated oxazaborolidine as the Lewis acid. An extensive screening of proline-derived oxazaborolidines showed that the enantioface differentiation depends strongly on the nature of the aryl group at the 3-position of the heterocycle. DFT calculations of the Lewis acid–substrate complex indicate that attractive dispersion forces may be responsible for a change of the binding mode. The catalytic [2+2] photocycloaddition was shown to proceed on the triplet hypersurface with a quantum yield of 0.05. The positive effect of Lewis acids on the outcome of a given intramolecular [2+2] photocycloaddition was illustrated by optimizing the key step in a concise total synthesis of the sesquiterpene (±)-italicene.
Iridium-Catalyzed Aerobic α,β-Dehydrogenation of γ,δ-Unsaturated Amides and Acids: Activation of Both α- And β-C-H bonds through an Allyl-Iridium Intermediate
Wang, Zhen,He, Zhiqi,Zhang, Linrui,Huang, Yong
supporting information, p. 735 - 740 (2018/01/26)
Direct aerobic α,β-dehydrogenation of γ, δ-unsaturated amides and acids using a simple iridium/copper relay catalysis system is described. We developed a new strategy that overcomes the challenging issue associated with the low α-acidity of amides and acids. Instead of α-C-H metalation, this reaction proceeds by β-C-H activation, which results in enhanced α-acidity. Conjugated dienamides and dienoic acids were synthesized in excellent yield with this reaction, which uses a simple reaction protocol. Mechanistic experiments suggest a catalyst resting state mechanism in which both α-C-H and β-C-H cleavage is accelerated.
Rapid Access to Thiolactone Derivatives through Radical-Mediated Acyl Thiol-Ene and Acyl Thiol-Yne Cyclization
McCourt, Ruairi O.,Dénès, Fabrice,Sanchez-Sanz, Goar,Scanlan, Eoin M.
supporting information, p. 2948 - 2951 (2018/05/28)
A new synthetic approach to thiolactones that employs an efficient acyl thiol-ene (ATE) or acyl thiol-yne (ATY) cyclization to convert unsaturated thiocarboxylic acid derivatives into thiolactones under very mild conditions is described. The high overall yields, fast kinetics, high diastereoselectivity, excellent regiocontrol, and broad substrate scope of these reaction processes render this a very useful approach for diversity-oriented synthesis and drug discovery efforts. A detailed computational rationale is provided for the observed regiocontrol.
