2510-99-8Relevant articles and documents
Method for synthesizing P-bromomethyl isobenzopropionic acid
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Paragraph 0026-0028, (2021/10/27)
The invention provides a method for synthesizing p-bromomethyl isobenzopropionic acid, and relates to the technical field of organic synthesis. The synthesis method disclosed by the invention comprises the synthesis of isobenzoates. Vilsmeier Reagent preparation method comprises the following steps: synthesizing aldehyde isopropylparaben, synthesizing methyl isopropylbenzene, separating and purifying bromomethyl isobenzopropionic acid and, and the like. The final para-position selectivity of the method can reach 90 - 97%, and the three-waste yield is greatly reduced.
Reshaping the active pocket of esterase Est816 for resolution of economically important racemates
Fan, Xinjiong,Fu, Yao,Liu, Xiaolong,Zhao, Meng
, p. 6126 - 6133 (2021/09/28)
Bacterial esterases are potential biocatalysts for the production of optically pure compounds. However, the substrate promiscuity and chiral selectivity of esterases usually have a negative correlation, which limits their commercial value. Herein, an efficient and versatile esterase (Est816) was identified as a promising catalyst for the hydrolysis of a wide range of economically important substrates with low enantioselectivity. We rationally designed several variants with up to 11-fold increased catalytic efficiency towards ethyl 2-arylpropionates, mostly retaining the initial substrate scope and enantioselectivity. These variants provided a dramatic increase in efficiency for biocatalytic applications. Based on the best variant Est816-M1, several variants with higher or inverted enantioselectivity were designed through careful analysis of the structural information and molecular docking. Two stereoselectively complementary mutants, Est816-M3 and Est816-M4, successfully overcame and even reversed the low enantioselectivity, and several 2-arylpropionic acid derivatives with highEvalues were obtained. Our results offer potential industrial biocatalysts for the preparation of structurally diverse chiral carboxylic acids and further lay the foundation for improving the catalytic efficiency and enantioselectivity of esterases.
Combined Theoretical and Experimental Studies Unravel Multiple Pathways to Convergent Asymmetric Hydrogenation of Enamides
Yang, Jianping,Massaro, Luca,Krajangsri, Suppachai,Singh, Thishana,Su, Hao,Silvi, Emanuele,Ponra, Sudipta,Eriksson, Lars,Ahlquist, M?rten S. G.,Andersson, Pher G.
supporting information, p. 21594 - 21603 (2021/12/27)
We present a highly efficient convergent asymmetric hydrogenation of E/Z mixtures of enamides catalyzed by N,P-iridium complexes supported by mechanistic studies. It was found that reduction of the olefinic isomers (E and Z geometries) produces chiral amides with the same absolute configuration (enantioconvergent hydrogenation). This allowed the hydrogenation of a wide range of E/Z mixtures of trisubstituted enamides with excellent enantioselectivity (up to 99% ee). A detailed mechanistic study using deuterium labeling and kinetic experiments revealed two different pathways for the observed enantioconvergence. For α-aryl enamides, fast isomerization of the double bond takes place, and the overall process results in kinetic resolution of the two isomers. For α-alkyl enamides, no double bond isomerization is detected, and competition experiments suggested that substrate chelation is responsible for the enantioconvergent stereochemical outcome. DFT calculations were performed to predict the correct absolute configuration of the products and strengthen the proposed mechanism of the iridium-catalyzed isomerization pathway.
Photocatalytic acyl azolium-promoted alkoxycarbonylation of trifluoroborates
Scheidt, Karl A.,Zhu, Joshua L.
, (2021/06/28)
Despite recent advancements in the selective generation and coupling of organic radical species, the alkoxycarbonyl radical remains underexplored relative to other carbon-containing radical species. Drawing inspiration from new strategies for generating acyl radical equivalents utilizing dual N-heterocyclic carbene catalysis and photocatalysis, we have prepared dimethylimidazolium esters that can function as an alkoxycarbonyl radical surrogate under photocatalytic conditions. We demonstrate the synthetic utility of these azolium-based partners through the preparation of esters arising from the coupling of this radical surrogate with an oxidatively generated alkyl radical.
Palladium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Markovnikov Hydroxycarbonylation and Hydroalkoxycarbonylation of Vinyl Arenes: Synthesis of 2-Arylpropanoic Acids
Guan, Zheng-Hui,Ren, Zhi-Hui,Wang, Yuan,Yang, Hui-Yi,Yao, Ya-Hong,Zou, Xian-Jin
supporting information, p. 23117 - 23122 (2021/09/18)
Asymmetric hydroxycarbonylation is one of the most fundamental yet challenging methods for the synthesis of carboxylic acids. Herein, we reported the development of a palladium-catalyzed highly enantioselective Markovnikov hydroxycarbonylation of vinyl arenes with CO and water. A monodentate phosphoramidite ligand L6 plays vital role in the reaction. The reaction tolerates a range of functional groups, and provides a facile and atom-economical approach to an array of 2-arylpropanoic acids including several commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The catalytic system has also enabled an asymmetric Markovnikov hydroalkoxycarbonylation of vinyl arenes with alcohols to afford 2-arylpropanates. Mechanistic investigations suggested that the hydropalladation is irreversible and is the regio- and enantiodetermining step, while hydrolysis/alcoholysis is probably the rate-limiting step.
Synthesis method of (S)-2-aryl propionate compound
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Paragraph 0096-0099; 0120-0123, (2020/08/09)
The invention discloses a synthesis method of a (S)-2-aryl propionate compound. The (S)-2-aryl propionate compound shown in the formula IV is obtained by taking a compound shown in a formula I and a compound shown in a formula II as raw materials and reacting under the conditions of a chiral ligand shown in a formula III, a nickel catalyst, a photocatalyst, a reducing agent and alkali under the condition of visible light. The method has the advantages of cheap and easily available raw materials, convenient generation, mild conditions, environmental protection and safety, the photocatalyst canbe recycled, the production cost is greatly reduced, the test operation is simple, less waste is generated, and the method can be developed into an industrial production method.
Nickel/Photoredox-Catalyzed Asymmetric Reductive Cross-Coupling of Racemic α-Chloro Esters with Aryl Iodides
Guan, Haixing,Mao, Jianyou,Walsh, Patrick J.,Zhang, Qianwen
supporting information, p. 5172 - 5177 (2020/02/20)
A unique nickel/organic photoredox co-catalyzed asymmetric reductive cross-coupling between α-chloro esters and aryl iodides is developed. This cross-electrophile coupling reaction employs an organic reductant (Hantzsch ester), whereas most reductive cross-coupling reactions use stoichiometric metals. A diverse array of valuable α-aryl esters is formed under these conditions with high enantioselectivities (up to 94 %) and good yields (up to 88 %). α-Aryl esters represent an important family of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This novel synergistic strategy expands the scope of Ni-catalyzed reductive asymmetric cross-coupling reactions.
Palladium-Catalyzed Stereoselective Hydrodefluorination of Tetrasubstituted gem-Difluoroalkenes
Ma, Qiao,Liu, Caroline,Tsui, Gavin Chit
supporting information, p. 5193 - 5197 (2020/07/04)
A highly stereoselective palladium(0)-catalyzed hydrodefluorination (HDF) of tetrasubstituted gem-difluoroalkenes is developed. By using catalytic Pd(PPh3)4 (2.5-5 mol percent) and hydrosilane Me2PhSiH, various trisubstituted terminal (E)-monofluoroalkenes can be synthesized with excellent E/Z selectivity (>99:1) and good functional group tolerability. The key stereocontrol should be exerted by an ester-directed C-F bond oxidative addition step in the catalytic cycle.
Metal-Free Tandem Rearrangement/Lactonization: Access to 3,3-Disubstituted Benzofuran-2-(3H)-ones
Santi, Micol,Ould, Darren M. C.,Wenz, Jan,Soltani, Yashar,Melen, Rebecca L.,Wirth, Thomas
, p. 7861 - 7865 (2019/04/25)
A novel metal-free synthesis of 3,3-disubstituted benzofuran-2-(3H)-ones through reacting α-aryl-α-diazoacetates with triarylboranes is presented. Initially, triarylboranes were successfully investigated in α-arylations of α-diazoacetates, however in the presence of a heteroatom in the ortho position, the boron enolate intermediate undergoes an intramolecular rearrangement to form a quaternary center. The intermediate cyclizes to afford valuable 3,3-disubstituted benzofuranones in good yields.
Towards sustainable kinetic resolution, a combination of bio-catalysis, flow chemistry and bio-based solvents
Iemhoff, Andree,Sherwood, James,McElroy, Con R.,Hunt, Andrew J.
supporting information, p. 136 - 140 (2018/01/17)
The esterification of 2-phenylpropionic acid was investigated as a model system for enzyme catalysed (CALB, Novozyme 435) reactions in bio-based solvents. A multi-parameter correlation taking into account solvent parameters was developed to explain experimental observations. A continuous flow process using p-cymene as the solvent was operated over several weeks, thus combining a sustainable solvent and flow chemistry for kinetic resolution.
