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Copper-catalyzed retro-aldol reaction of β-hydroxy ketones or nitriles with aldehydes: Chemo- and stereoselective access to (E)-enones and (E)-acrylonitriles
Zhang, Song-Lin,Deng, Zhu-Qin
, p. 7282 - 7294 (2016)
A copper-catalyzed transfer aldol type reaction of β-hydroxy ketones or nitriles with aldehydes is reported, which enables chemo- and stereoselective access to (E)-α,β-unsaturated ketones and (E)-acrylonitriles. A key step of the in situ copper(i)-promoted retro-aldol reaction of β-hydroxy ketones or nitriles is proposed to generate a reactive Cu(i) enolate or cyanomethyl intermediate, which undergoes ensuing aldol condensation with aldehydes to deliver the products. This reaction uses 1.2 mol% Cu(IPr)Cl (IPr denotes 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene) as the catalyst in the presence of 6.0 mol% NaOtBu cocatalyst at room temperature or 70 °C. A range of aryl and heteroaryl aldehydes as well as acrylaldehydes are compatible with many useful functional groups being tolerated. Under the mild and weakly basic conditions, competitive Cannizzaro-type reaction of benzaldehydes and side reactions of base-sensitive functional groups can be effectively suppressed, which show synthetic advantages of this reaction compared to classic aldol reactions. The synthetic potential of this reaction is further demonstrated by the one-step synthesis of biologically active quinolines and 1,8-naphthyridine in excellent yields (up to 91%). Finally, a full catalytic cycle for this reaction has been constructed using DFT computational studies in the context of a retro-aldol/aldol two-stage mechanism. A rather flat reaction energy profile is found indicating that both stages are kinetically facile, which is consistent with the mild reaction conditions.
Rate dependence on inductive and resonance effects for the organocatalyzed enantioselective conjugate addition of alkenyl and alkynyl boronic acids to β-indolyl enones and β-pyrrolyl enones
Boylan, Amy,Li, Jian-Yuan,Lundy, Brian J.,May, Jeremy A.,Nguyen, Thien S.,Sundstrom, Sasha,Vallakati, Ravikrishna
, (2021/06/16)
Two key factors bear on reaction rates for the conjugate addition of alkenyl boronic acids to heteroaryl-appended enones: the proximity of inductively electron-withdrawing heteroatoms to the site of bond formation and the resonance contribution of available heteroatom lone pairs to stabilize the developing positive charge at the enone β-position. For the former, the closer the heteroatom is to the enone β-carbon, the faster the reaction. For the latter, greater resonance stabilization of the benzylic cationic charge accelerates the reaction. Thus, reaction rates are increased by the closer proximity of inductive electron-withdrawing elements, but if resonance effects are involved, then increased rates are observed with electron-donating ability. Evidence for these trends in isomeric substrates is presented, and the application of these insights has allowed for reaction conditions that provide improved reactivity with previously problematic substrates.
One-pot two-step chemoenzymatic deracemization of allylic alcohols using laccases and alcohol dehydrogenases
Albarrán-Velo, Jesús,Gotor-Fernández, Vicente,Lavandera, Iván
, (2020/07/03)
A series of enantioenriched (hetero)aromatic secondary allylic alcohols has been synthesized through deracemization of the corresponding racemic mixtures combining a non-selective chemoenzymatic oxidation (laccase from Trametes versicolor and oxy-radical TEMPO) and a stereoselective biocatalyzed reduction (lyophilized cells of E. coli overexpressing an alcohol dehydrogenase, ADH). Both steps were performed in aqueous medium under very mild reaction conditions. After optimization, a sequential one-pot two-step protocol was set up, obtaining the corresponding chiral alcohols in moderate to high conversions (48–95%) and enantiomeric excess (65->99% ee). Depending on the ADH stereopreference, both antipodes from these valuable chiral synthons could be prepared, even at preparative scale (119?178 mg), in a straightforward manner.
Sequential Two-Step Stereoselective Amination of Allylic Alcohols through the Combination of Laccases and Amine Transaminases
Albarrán-Velo, Jesús,Lavandera, Iván,Gotor-Fernández, Vicente
, p. 200 - 211 (2019/12/03)
A sequential two-step chemoenzymatic methodology for the stereoselective synthesis of (3E)-4-(het)arylbut-3-en-2-amines in a highly selective manner and under mild reaction conditions is described. The approach consists of oxidation of the corresponding racemic alcohol precursors by the use of a catalytic system made up of the laccase from Trametes versicolor and the oxy-radical TEMPO, followed by the asymmetric reductive bio-transamination of the corresponding ketone intermediates. Optimisation of the oxidation reaction, exhaustive amine transaminase screening for the bio-transaminations and the compatibility of the two enzymatic reactions were studied in depth in search of a design of a compatible sequential cascade. This synthetic strategy was successful and the combinations of enzymes displayed a broad substrate scope, with 16 chiral amines being obtained in moderate to good isolated yields (29–75 %) and with excellent enantiomeric excess values (94 to >99 %). Interestingly, both amine enantiomers can be achieved, depending on the selectivity of the amine transaminase employed in the system.
A general method for the enantioselective synthesis of α-chiral heterocycles
Le, Phong Q.,Nguyen, Thien S.,May, Jeremy A.
supporting information, p. 6104 - 6107 (2013/02/23)
The enantioselective formation of stereocenters proximal to unprotected heterocycles has been accomplished. Thus, vinyl boronic acids are added to heterocycle-appended enones via a modified-BINOL catalyst. Catalyst design was key to enable a general reaction. High yields and useful er's are observed for a host of common heteroaryls.
Synthesis and Antimalarial Properties of 1-Imino Derivatives of 7-Chloro-3-substituted-3,4-dihydro-1,9(2H,10H)-acridinediones and Related Structures
Kesten, Stephen J.,Degnan, Margaret J.,Hung, Jocelyn,McNamara, Dennis J.,Ortwine, Daniel F.,et al.
, p. 3429 - 3447 (2007/10/02)
To improve upon the activity and properties of the 3-aryl-7-chloro-3,4-dihydro-1,9(2H,10H)-acridinediones, a variety of 1-imino derivatives (3) were prepared and shown to be highly active antimalarial agents in both rodents and primates.Among structural modifications prepared, including N10-alkyl and C2-substituted analogs, removal of the C9 oxygen, and introduction of an imino side chain at C9, the imines of the N10-H acridinediones were the most active compounds obtained.The imino derivative of7-chloro-3-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1,9(2H,10H)-acridinedione (9aa) proved to be highly active in advanced studies in primates.
Replacement Substituent Constants for Simple Heterocycles
Robinson, Charles N.,Wiseman, Leonard J. Jr.,Slater, Carl D.
, p. 4103 - 4112 (2007/10/02)
13C nmr absorptions are reported for the β-vinylic carbon atoms in 15 series of ethylenes bearing heterocyclic substituents.The data are used to establish the best single-parameter substituent constants, ?13, for the various heterocycles as replacements for para-substituted benzenes.Also reported are replacement dual substituent constants, including ?I and the various ?R scales needed in the Taft DSP treatment and those for F and R used in the Swain-Lupton treatment.Values of ?13, F, R, ?I, and ?Ro, respectively, for the various heterocycles as replacements for para-substituted benzenes are as follows: 2-furyl, -1.01 , 0.99, -2.51, 0.65, -0.60; 2-pyrryl, -2.53, 0.52, -5.09, -0.16, -0.62; 2-thienyl, -0.79, 2.49, -3.60, 1.82, -1.08; 3-thienyl, -0.40, 1.04, -1.57, 0.59, -0.39; 2-pyridyl, 0.88, 2.09, -0.24, 1.65, -0.45; 3-pyridyl, 0.60, 0.57, 0.63, 0.35, 0.04; and 4-pyridyl, 1.18, 1.22, 1.09, 0.92, -0.01.The DSP-NLR method of analysis is explored using electron demand parameters, ε, as determined for the vinylic side chains in para-substituted styrenes.
