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• 1194627-80-9 2-nitro-1-(m-tolyl)ethan-1-one 
• 99-04-7 m-Toluic acid 
• 75-52-5 nitromethane 
• 620-23-5 m-tolyl aldehyde 

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• 53360-88-6 DL-[2-hydroxy-2-(3-methylphenyl)ethyl]amine 
• 1194627-80-9 2-nitro-1-(m-tolyl)ethan-1-one 
• 1407597-49-2 C₂₃H₃₇NO₂ 
• 1407597-13-0 C₂₃H₃₉NO₂ 
• 620-23-5 m-tolyl aldehyde 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Efficient Synthesis of α-Ketothioamides From α-Nitroketones, Amines or DMF and Elemental Sulfur Under Oxidant-Free Conditions

We have developed a practical, general protocol for denitration of readily available α-nitroketones with sulfur and amines to access a broad range of α-ketothioamides under mild conditions. Such a reaction proceeds under metal-, oxidant-, and catalyst-free conditions to provide synthetically useful α-ketothioamides. Furthermore, the mild reaction conditions tolerate a wide range of substrates especially for the synthesis of aliphatic α-ketothioamides which are rarely reported.

Ketoreductase catalyzed stereoselective bioreduction of α-nitro ketones

We report here the stereoselective bioreduction of α-nitro ketones catalyzed by ketoreductases (KREDs) with publicly known sequences. YGL039w and RasADH/SyADH were able to reduce 23 class I substrates (1-aryl-2-nitro-1-ethanone (1)) and ten class II substrates (1-aryloxy-3-nitro-2-propanone (4)) to furnish both enantiomers of the corresponding β-nitro alcohols, with good-to-excellent conversions (up to >99%) and enantioselectivities (up to >99% ee) being achieved in most cases. To the best of our knowledge, KRED-mediated reduction of class II α-nitro ketones (1-aryloxy-3-nitro-2-propanone (4)) is unprecedented. Select β-nitro alcohols, including the synthetic intermediates of bioactive molecules (R)-tembamide, (S)-tembamide, (S)-moprolol, (S)-toliprolol and (S)-propanolol, were stereoselectively synthesized in preparative scale with 42% to 90% isolated yields, showcasing the practical potential of our developed system in organic synthesis. Finally, the advantage of using KREDs with known sequence was demonstrated by whole-cell catalysis, in which β-nitro alcohol (R)-2k, the key synthetic intermediate of hypoglycemic natural product (R)-tembamide, was produced in a space-time yield of 178 g L?1 d?1 as well as 95% ee by employing the whole cells of a recombinant E. coli strain coexpressing RasADH and glucose dehydrogenase as the biocatalyst.

Production of (S)-β-Nitro Alcohols by Enantioselective C?C Bond Cleavage with an R-Selective Hydroxynitrile Lyase

Hydroxynitrile lyase (HNL)-catalysed stereoselective synthesis of β-nitro alcohols from aldehydes and nitroalkanes is considered an efficient biocatalytic approach. However, only one S-selective HNL—Hevea brasiliensis (HbHNL)—exists that is appropriate for the synthesis of (S)-β-nitro alcohols from the corresponding aldehydes. Further, synthesis catalysed by HbHNL is limited by low specific activity and moderate yields. We have prepared a number of (S)-β-nitro alcohols, by kinetic resolution with the aid of an R-selective HNL from Arabidopsis thaliana (AtHNL). Optimization of the reaction conditions for AtHNL-catalysed stereoselective C?C bond cleavage of racemic 2-nitro-1-phenylethanol (NPE) produced (S)-NPE (together with benzaldehyde and nitromethane, largely from the R enantiomer) in up to 99 % ee and with 47 % conversion. This is the fastest HNL-catalysed route known so far for the synthesis of a series of (S)-β-nitro alcohols. This approach widens the application of AtHNL for the synthesis not only of (R)- but also of (S)-β-nitro alcohols from the appropriate substrates. Without the need for the discovery of a new enzyme, but rather by use of a retro-Henry approach, it was used to generate a number of (S)-β-nitro alcohols by taking advantage of the substrate selectivity of AtHNL.

Organocatalytic asymmetric Michael/hemiacetalization/acyl transfer reaction of α-nitroketones with o-hydroxycinnamaldehydes: Synthesis of 2,4-disubstituted chromans

An organocatalytic asymmetric cascade Michael/hemiketalization/acyl transfer reaction between o-hydroxycinnamaldehydes and α-nitroketones is developed. Prolinol TMS ether catalyst in combination with benzoic acid was found to be the most effective for this reaction which proceeds through an equilibrium of lactols to provide a single diastereomer of enantiopure 2,4-disubstituted chromans.

Organocatalytic Asymmetric Domino Michael/Acyl Transfer Reaction Between α-Nitroketones and in situ-Generated ortho-Quinone Methides: Route to 2-(1-Arylethyl)phenols

An organocatalytic asymmetric domino Michael/acyl transfer reaction between α-nitroketones and o-quinone methides is disclosed. o-Quinone methides are generated in situ from 2-sulfonylmethylphenols in basic medium. With 10 mol% of bifunctional squaramide catalyst, high yields and excellent enantioselectivities are achieved for a variety of O-acyl 2-(1-arylethyl)phenols under mild reaction condition. (Figure presented.).

Biphenyl-Based Bis(thiourea) Organocatalyst for Asymmetric and syn -Selective Henry Reaction

A scalable, efficient and chromatography-free synthesis of a new enantiopure C 2-symmetric bis(thiourea) catalyst was accomplished from a readily available starting material. The developed strategy could be conducted on a multi-gram scale. Both the prepared enantiomers of the bis(thiourea) organocatalyst have been tested in the asymmetric Henry reaction under thoroughly optimized conditions during which an unusual solvent effect on enantioselectivity was found. The corresponding adducts were obtained in excellent yields with good to excellent enantioselectivities. The achieved high reactivity and enantioselectivity in the nitroaldol reaction of nitroalkanes with aromatic aldehydes suggests promising potential for this catalyst. Moreover, a significant syn-diastereoselectivity was observed.

Organocatalytic Asymmetric Michael/Hemiketalization/Retro-aldol Reaction of α-Nitroketones with Unsaturated Pyrazolones: Synthesis of 3-Acyloxy Pyrazoles

An organocatalytic asymmetric cascade Michael/hemiketalization/retro-aldol reaction between unsaturated pyrazolones and α-nitroketones is described. A bifunctional thiourea catalyst was found to be efficient for this reaction. With 10 mol % of catalyst, high yields as well as excellent enantioselectivities are attained for a variety of 3-acyloxy pyrazoles under mild reaction conditions.

Chiral oxazoline ligands with two different six-membered azaheteroaromatic rings - Synthesis and application in the Cu-catalyzed nitroaldol reaction

Synthesis and catalytic activity of chiral ligands 5,6-diphenyl-3-{3-[(4S/R)-4-R/Ar-4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazol-2-yl]pyridin-2-yl}amino-1,2,4-triazines 2 and their analogs 3 possessing an N-oxide function in the pyridine ring are described. The pivotal step in the synthesis of ligands 2 is the Buchwald-Hartwig Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction between 3-bromo-5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine (7a) and enantiopure 3-(4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazol-2-yl)pyridin-2-amines 6a-d. Aromatic nucleophilic substitution of chlorine in 3-chloro-5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine (7b) with 3-(4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazol-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine 1-oxides 12 was investigated as the key reaction in the synthesis of ligands 3. Two undesired derivatives 13 or 14, resulting from unexpected reactions of 3, were isolated depending on reaction conditions. Compounds 2 and 3 as well as the side products 13 and 14 were screened as chiral ligands in the copper catalyzed enatioselective nitroaldol reaction.

Merging Asymmetric Henry Reaction with Organocatalytic Cascade Reaction for the Construction of a Chiral Indolizidine Alkaloid Skeleton

A sequential reaction combining the copper-catalyzed asymmetric Henry reaction with the organocatalytic Michael addition-hemiacetalization cascade reaction was developed. The C1-symmetric chiral diamine L1-copper complex was responsible for the first highly enantioselective Henry reaction, while diphenylprolinol silyl ether A acted as effective organocatalyst for the second cascade reaction between chiral β-nitro alcohol and α,β-unsaturated aldehydes. Via rational design and combination of the two independent catalytic systems, good yields and excellent enantioselectivities and diastereoselectivities were achieved for a broad substrate scope under mild reaction conditions. The synthetic utility of this sequential catalytic asymmetric cascade reaction was demonstrated as an alternative and straightforward stereoselective synthesis strategy for chiral indolizidine alkaloid and its analogues.

Design aspects of metal-free nitrogen-based catalysts and their influence on the yield in the Henry reaction

Design aspects of metal-free nitrogen-based catalysts and their influence on the yield in the Henry reaction are disclosed. C 1-Symmetric, N,N-1,2-disposed amine-imine type catalysts were found to be most efficient. C 1-N,N-1,2-Disposed 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,1′-biisoquinoline selectively and efficiently catalyzed the addition of nitromethane to α-keto esters and aldehydes giving exclusively the corresponding β-nitro alcohol adducts in excellent yields under very mild conditions. Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart New York.