2378-86-1Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Reactions of benzyltriphenylphosphonium salts under photoredox catalysis
Boldt, Andrew M.,Dickinson, Sidney I.,Ramirez, Jonathan R.,Benz-Weeden, Anna M.,Wilson, David S.,Stevenson, Susan M.
supporting information, p. 7810 - 7815 (2021/09/28)
The development of benzyltriphenylphosphonium salts as alkyl radical precursors using photoredox catalysis is described. Depending on substituents, the benzylic radicals may couple to form C-C bonds or abstract a hydrogen atom to form C-H bonds. A natural product, brittonin A, was also synthesized using this method.
Substituted dienes prepared from betulinic acid – Synthesis, cytotoxicity, mechanism of action, and pharmacological parameters
Frydrych, Ivo,Urban, Milan,?arek, Jan,Benická, Sandra,D?ubák, Petr,Gurská, Soňa,Hajdúch, Marián,Kotulová, Jana,Li?ková, Barbora,Olejníková, Denisa,Pokorny, Jan
, (2021/07/28)
A set of new substituted dienes were synthesized from betulinic acid by its oxidation to 30-oxobetulinic acid followed by the Wittig reaction. Cytotoxicity of all compounds was tested in vitro in eight cancer cell lines and two noncancer fibroblasts. Almost all dienes were more cytotoxic than betulinic acid. Compounds 4.22, 4.30, 4.33, 4.39 had IC50 below 5 μmol/L; 4.22 and 4.39 were selected for studies of the mechanism of action. Cell cycle analysis revealed an increase in the number of apoptotic cells at 5 × IC50 concentration, where activation of irreversible changes leading to cell death can be expected. Both 4.22 and 4.39 led to the accumulation of cells in the G0/G1 phase with partial inhibition of DNA/RNA synthesis at 1 × IC50 and almost complete inhibition at 5 × IC50. Interestingly, compound 4.39 at 5 × IC50 caused the accumulation of cells in the S phase. Higher concentrations of tested drugs probably inhibit more off-targets than lower concentrations. Mechanisms disrupting cellular metabolism can induce the accumulation of cells in the S phase. Both compounds 4.22 and 4.39 trigger selective apoptosis in cancer cells via intrinsic pathway, which we have demonstrated by changes in the expression of the crucial apoptosis-related protein. Pharmacological parameters of derivative 4.22 were superior to 4.39, therefore 4.22 was the finally selected candidate for the development of anticancer drug.
Cis alkenes stabilized by intramolecular sulphur?π interactions
Zhao, Xiaolei,Zheng, Wei,Zhang, Yi,Huang, Wei
supporting information, p. 814 - 817 (2020/01/29)
A series of alkenes with bistable isomers were obtained containing a thiophene/azoheteroaryl backbone. Visible light and heat-induced reversible cis ? trans isomerizations were evidenced by UV-Vis and 1H NMR spectra. The stabilization of cis alkenes was attributed to intramolecular sulphur?π (S?π) interactions, which were further supported by theoretical calculations.
Anti-oligomerization sheet molecules: Design, synthesis and evaluation of inhibitory activities against α-synuclein aggregation
Liu, Hao,Chen, Li,Zhou, Fei,Zhang, Yun-Xiao,Xu, Ji,Xu, Meng,Bai, Su-Ping
supporting information, p. 3089 - 3096 (2019/06/14)
Aggregation of α-synuclein (α-Syn) play a key role in the development of Parkinson Disease (PD). One of the effective approaches is to stabilize the native, monomeric protein with suitable molecule ligands. We have designed and synthesized a series of sheet-like conjugated compounds which possess different skeletons and various heteroatoms in the two blocks located at both ends of linker, which have good π-electron delocalization and high ability of hydrogen-bond formation. They have shown anti-aggregation activities in vitro towards α-Syn with IC50 down to 1.09 μM. The molecule is found binding in parallel to the NACore within NAC domain of α-Syn, interfering aggregation of NAC region within different α-Syn monomer, and further inhibiting or slowing down the formation of α-Syn oligomer nuclei at lag phase. The potential inhibitor obtained by our strategy is considered to be highly efficient to inhibit α-Syn aggregation.
Transition-Metal-Free Sulfuration/Annulation of Alkenes: Economical Access to Thiophenes Enabled by the Cleavage of Multiple C-H Bonds
Chen, Liang,Min, Hao,Zeng, Weilan,Zhu, Xiaoming,Liang, Yun,Deng, Guobo,Yang, Yuan
supporting information, p. 7392 - 7395 (2019/01/03)
A novel, atom economical, and transition-metal-free strategy for the synthesis of thiophenes from substituted buta-1-enes with potassium sulfide has been presented. The reaction achieves double C-S bond formations via cleavage of multiple C-H bonds and provides an efficient approach to access various functionalized thiophenes. Moreover, the strategy can also be used for the synthesis of thiophenes from 1,4-diaryl-1,3-dienes. Mechanistically, DMSO plays a role of oxidant and S3?- in situ generated from K2S is involved.
Ionic Liquids as Solvents for SN2 Processes. Demonstration of the Complex Interplay of Interactions Resulting in the Observed Solvent Effects
Schaffarczyk McHale, Karin S.,Haines, Ronald S.,Harper, Jason B.
, p. 1162 - 1168 (2019/01/04)
Bimolecular nucleophilic substitution reactions between triphenylphosphine and benzylic electrophiles have been examined in an ionic liquid to probe interactions with species along the reaction coordinate. Trends in the rate constant were found on both varying the leaving group and the electronic nature of the aromatic ring. In all the cases considered, interactions between the components of the ionic liquid and the transition state were shown to be more significant in determining reaction outcome than previously observed for this class of reaction. This demonstrates the importance of considering interactions of the ionic liquid components with all species along the reaction coordinate when investigating the origin of ionic liquid solvent effects, along with how such effects might be exploited.
One-Step Synthesis of Substituted Benzofurans from ortho- Alkenylphenols via Palladium-Catalyzed C=H Functionalization
Yang, Dejun,Zhu, Yifei,Yang, Na,Jiang, Qiangqiang,Liu, Renhua
supporting information, p. 1731 - 1735 (2016/06/09)
A dehydrogenative oxygenation of C(sp2)=H bonds with intramolecular phenolic hydroxy groups has been developed, which provides a straightforward and concise access to structurally diversely benzofurans from ortho-alkenylphenols. The reaction is catalyzed by palladium on carbon (Pd/C) without any oxidants and sacrificing hydrogen acceptors.
Development of a Phase-Transfer-Catalyzed, [2,3]-Wittig Rearrangement
Denmark, Scott E.,Cullen, Lindsey R.
, p. 11818 - 11848 (2015/12/11)
An investigation into the use of phase-transfer catalysis for the [2,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement of allyloxy carbonyl compounds is described. Initial studies focused on identifying viable substrate classes that would undergo selective [2,3]-rearrangement under phase-transfer catalysis. Under certain conditions, the [2,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement of allyloxy carbonyl compounds takes place in the presence of a phase-transfer agent, providing a rare example of a phase-transfer-catalyzed unimolecular reaction. In the course of this investigation, it was found that catalysis is dependent on several variables including base concentration, catalyst structure, and substrate lipophilicity. Preliminary testing of chiral, nonracemic phase-transfer catalysts has shown promising levels of enantioselectivity for future development.
Synthesis and anti-inflammatory activity of phenylbutenoid dimer analogs
Kim, Sung-Soo,Fang, Yuanying,Park, Haeil
supporting information, p. 1676 - 1680 (2015/07/15)
Several phenylbutenoid dimer (PBD) analogs were synthesized and evaluated for their inhibitory activities against nitric oxide (NO) production and TNF-α release. The PBD analogs were synthesized via Diels - Alder and subsequent Schlosser reactions as key steps. Among the tested compounds, two analogs (8c, 8f) exhibited much stronger inhibitory activity against LPS-stimulated NO production and TNF-α release in RAW 264.7 cells than that of wogonin.
Synthesis of 2-phenylnaphthalenes from styryl-2-methoxybenzenes
Mudududdla, Ramesh,Sharma, Rohit,Abbat, Sheenu,Bharatam, Prasad V.,Vishwakarma, Ram A.,Bharate, Sandip B.
supporting information, p. 12076 - 12079 (2015/02/19)
A new simple and efficient method for the synthesis of 2-phenylnaphthalenes from electron-rich 1-styryl-2-methoxybenzenes has been described. The reaction proceeds via TFA catalyzed C-C bond cleavage followed by intermolecular [4+2]-Diels-Alder cycloaddition of an in situ formed styrenyl trifluoroacetate intermediate. The quantum chemical calculations identified the transition state for the cycloaddition reaction and helped in tracing the reaction mechanism. The method has been efficiently utilized for synthesis of the phenanthrene skeleton and a naphthalene-based potent and selective ER-β agonist. This journal is
