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Chemistry, Organic
Zong-Wang Qiu, Xue-Tao Xu, Han-Peng Pan, Zhen-Sheng Jia, Ai-Jun Ma, Jin-Bao Peng, Ji-Yuan Du, Na Feng, Bao Qiong Li, Xiang-Zhi Zhang
Summary: In this study, a highly efficient catalytic method was reported for the formal (3+3)-annulation of (aza)-para-quinone methides generated in situ from propargylic alcohols with 4-hydroxycoumarins and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds under the catalysis of a Bronsted acid. The method provides a practical access to synthetically important and highly functionalized pyranocoumarins and pyrans in excellent yields under mild conditions, which exhibit significant inhibitory activity toward alpha-glucosidase.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Organic
Lei Dai, Zhou Zhang, Guangzhou Zhu, Yun Liu, Xiaoqin Liu, Jinpeng Zhang, Liangce Rong
Summary: This article describes the Selectfluor-promoted vicinal fluorohydroxylation and hydration reaction of para-quinone methides (p-QMs), which affords vicinal fluorohydrins and ketone/ether products in high yields. The electronic properties of substituents in the aromatic ring highly control the hydration products, and the amount of Selectfluor is significantly different during the synthesis of ketone/ether products. This reaction also marks the first fluorohydroxylation of p-QMs, and the wide range of p-QMs makes the vicinal fluorohydroxylation of great significance.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongmei Qin, Qimei Xie, Long He
Summary: An efficient diastereoselective cyclization reaction was developed to synthesize spiroindolenine-bearing chroman scaffolds, which incorporated two pharmacophores, namely chroman and spiroindoline.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Organic
Amjad Ali, Raveena Jajoria, Harish K. Harit, Ravi P. Singh
Summary: In this study, the addition of alpha-ketoamide top-quinone methide initiated by dialkylphosphite in the presence of organic base DBU was explored. The coupling of dialkylphosphites to alpha-ketoamides followed[1,2]-phospha-Brook rearrangement, generating alpha-phosphonyloxy enolates that were subsequently seized by p-quinonemethides. This two-step one-pot 1,6-conjugate addition method provides effective access to a series of isatin-incorporated phosphate-bearing 1,6-adducts with high yield and selectivity.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Organic
Xiaochen Tian, Xiaoli Zhang, Xiaohan Hou, Weiwu Ren, Xiaoyang Li, Fei Zhao, Houchao Tao, Yang Wang
Summary: A base-promoted formal [4+1] cycloaddition of ortho- and para-quinone methides with 3-chlorooxindoles has been reported to provide various functionalized 3,2'-tetrahydrofuryl spirooxindoles in high yields under mild conditions. Unexpected reversal in diastereoselectivity was observed in these reactions. Computational studies have revealed the origin of the diastereoselectivity, showing that different configurations of 1,4-addition and 1,6-addition at the oxindole carbanionic center result in different diastereomers. The anti-tumor activity of these structurally unique spirooxindole derivatives has been reported.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Organic
Alemayehu Gashaw Woldegiorgis, Haorui Gu, Xufeng Lin
Summary: The organocatalytic asymmetric reactions of C2-unsubstituted racemic naphthyl-indoles with orthoalkynylnaphthols were used to synthesize axially chiral styrenes connected to an axially chiral naphthyl-indole unit. By employing chiral phosphoric acid as the catalyst, these axially chiral styrenes were obtained in good yields (up to 96%) and excellent stereoselectivity (up to >99.9% ee, >20:1 dr, and >99:1 E/Z) under mild conditions. Furthermore, further synthetic transformations were achieved with high yields and excellent stereocontrol.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Mercedes Zurro, Aitor Maestro
Summary: This paper reviews the recent literature on the catalytic methodologies for the derivatization of aza-QM, including organocatalytic and organometallic approaches. The review analyzes various catalytic systems, involving chiral NHC carbenes, phosphoric acids, phosphoramidites, phosphine, copper, and palladium catalysis, showcasing their applicability for the synthesis of a diverse array of N-containing compounds, many of which exhibit biological activity.
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Chemistry, Organic
Zefeng Song, Yuping Jia, Daizhou Zhang, De Wang
Summary: A novel DMAP-mediated Rauhut-Currier/oxa-Michael addition cascade reaction was reported for the first time, resulting in a series of functionalized chromenes from the reaction of hydroxylphenyl-substituted para-quinone methide with allenoate. The chromene products obtained in moderate to good yields under this one-pot cascade reaction could be easily transformed into different derivatives, and a plausible mechanism was proposed to elucidate this novel reaction.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Organic
Kavyashree Kuppayya Gond, Mahagundappa Rachappa Maddani
Summary: In this study, isochroman-1,4-diones and addition products were selectively synthesized through KOBu-Catalyzed addition of sulfonylphthalides to p-quinone methides. It is noteworthy that isochroman-1,4-diones were obtained via an unprecedented oxidative annulation pathway. The research highlights the broad substrate scope, high yields, shorter reaction time, and mild reaction conditions. Furthermore, some addition products can be transformed into functionalized heterocyclic molecules. Additionally, the scalability experiment demonstrates the practical feasibility of preparing isochroman-1,4-diones in larger scale reactions.
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Pengxiao Li, Yazhong Ma, Ke Wang, Xiaohan Shi, Jie Yang, Guoyun Liu
Summary: The cytotoxicity of para-quinone methides (p-QMs) derivatives was investigated against cancer cells, and it was found that substituents in the ortho-position of the phenyl ring significantly enhanced the cytotoxicity. Further studies revealed that this cytotoxicity originated from the ability of p-QMs derivatives to generate ROS, leading to disruption of redox balance and induction of apoptosis.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kai Li, Shengli Huang, Tianyu Liu, Shiqi Jia, Hailong Yan
Summary: We demonstrated an organocatalytic asymmetric dearomatizing hetero-Diels-Alder reaction of benzene derivatives, which allows the synthesis of diverse stereochemically complex compounds and oxahelicenes. The high complexity and three-dimensionality of the products are crucial for their potential applications in materials science and drug discovery.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Organic
Qinfang Yan, Yi Jiang, Xianheng Song, Guoqing Lu, Qianzhong Zhang, Zhibo Du, Albert S. C. Chan, Yong Zou
Summary: A facile and practical approach for the synthesis of natural coumestans and derivatives starting from 2',4'-dihydroxyl-3-arylcoumarins has been developed. The process involves a sequential intramolecular dehydrogenation/oxa-Michael reaction efficiently promoted by 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene at 40 degrees C under metal- and ligand-free conditions with good functional group compatibility.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Organic
Lei Dai, Qiuyu Yu, Jinghang Zhang, Fan Wu, Chang Wang, Jinpeng Zhang, Liangce Rong
Summary: An efficient electrochemical radical delta-H sulfonylation reaction of para-quinone methides and sodium sulfinates has been achieved under common laboratory conditions. The reaction allows for the construction of a new C(sp(2))-S bond to synthesize 4-((aryl,arylsulfonyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadiene derivatives with a broad substrate scope and good functional group tolerance. Further studies have shown that the reaction exhibits excellent regional selectivity.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Organic
Steve Karreman, Simon B. H. Karnbrock, Sebastian Kolle, Christopher Golz, Manuel Alcarazo
Summary: The synthesis of S-aryl dibenzothiophenium salts and their transformation into 6H-benzo[c]chromenes is achieved through a highly selective reaction pathway, involving photocatalytic single-electron transfer and cyclization of radical intermediates. The mechanistic studies reveal a kinetically favored cyclization pathway and subsequent ring expansion towards the desired tricyclic systems.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dae Young Kim
Summary: A one-pot strategy has been developed for the synthesis of multisubstituted 3,4-dihydrocoumarins with high yields and excellent diastereoselectivity. This approach involves C-H oxidation and cyclization cascade reactions of 2-alkyl phenols and oxazolones in the presence of silver oxide and p-toluenesulfonic acid as catalysts.
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Chemistry, Organic
Ji-Yuan Du, Xian-Tao An, Xian-He Zhao, Xiao-Yan Ma, Ye-Xing Cao, Chun-An Fan
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Chemistry, Organic
Zhi-Gang Ma, Jie-Lu Wei, Jun-Bing Lin, Guan-Jun Wang, Jia Zhou, Kai Chen, Chun-An Fan, Shu-Yu Zhang
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Chemistry, Organic
Ting Pan, Pan Shi, Bo Chen, Da-Gang Zhou, Ya-Li Zeng, Wen-Dao Chu, Long He, Quan-Zhong Liu, Chun-An Fan
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xian-Tao An, Ji-Yuan Du, Zhi-Long Jia, Qing Zhang, Ke-Yin Yu, Yi-Zhou Zhang, Xian-He Zhao, Ran Fang, Chun-An Fan
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2020)
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Chemistry, Organic
Zhi-Long Jia, Xian-Tao An, Yu-Hua Deng, Hui-Bin Wang, Kang-Ji Gan, Jing Zhang, Xian-He Zhao, Chun-An Fan
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Chemistry, Organic
Yu-Hua Deng, Wen-Dao Chu, Yun-Han Shang, Ke-Yin Yu, Zhi-Long Jia, Chun-An Fan
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Chemistry, Organic
Zhi-Long Jia, Xian-Tao An, Yu-Hua Deng, Lin-Han Pang, Chun-Fang Liu, Le-Le Meng, Jia-Kun Xue, Xian-He Zhao, Chun-An Fan
Summary: An unprecedented asymmetric catalytic (4 + 2) annulation reaction has been developed for the synthesis of chiral cyclohexadienone-fused cyclohexyl spirooxindoles using aryl-substituted gamma-methylidene-delta-valerolactones (GMDVs) and isatin-derived para-quinone methides (p-QMs) catalyzed by palladium(0) and (S,S,S)-(-)-Xyl-SKP. This reaction can efficiently and selectively forge three highly congested contiguous tetrasubstituted carbon atoms, including two vicinal quaternary stereogenic centers.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ye-Xing Cao, Patamawadee Silalai, Chun-Fang Liu, Ke-Yin Yu, Xu Bao, Xian-He Zhao, Rungnapha Saeeng, Chun-An Fan
Summary: This study presents a novel hypervalent-iodine(III)-mediated tandem reaction for the synthesis of structurally interesting and synthetically useful aziridines. The resulting densely functionalized aziridines offer a platform for accessing architecturally diverse aza-heterocycles through selective ring-opening transformations initiated by the reaction.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Ke-Yin Yu, Yu-Hua Deng, Xiao-Min Ge, Xian-Tao An, Peng-Fei Shu, Ye-Xing Cao, Xian-He Zhao, Chun-An Fan
Summary: A new tandem annulation reaction between p-quinone methides and ynamides has been described, resulting in the synthesis of functionalized aminoindene compounds. The reaction involves a unique structural rearrangement of p-QMs, with cleavage of the C5-C6 bond and late-stage formation of the C4-C6 bond, leading to the development of a methodology for constructing functionalized aminoindenes.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Xu Yan, Chun-Fang Liu, Xian-Tao An, Xiao-Min Ge, Qing Zhang, Lin-Han Pang, Xu Bao, Chun-An Fan
Summary: A novel strategy based on Cu-catalyzed (4+1) cascade annulation of terminal alkynes with 2-(tosylmethyl)anilines has been developed for the expeditious synthesis of 2,3-disubstituted indoles, involving in situ generations of aza-o-quinone methides and alkynyl-copper(I) species. This annulation provides an effective method for the assembly of synthetically and structurally interesting 2,3-disubstituted indoles.
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Chemistry, Organic
Hu Qu, Xin-Shen Liang, Wen-Juan Wang, Xian-He Zhao, Yu-Hua Deng, Xian-Tao An, Wen-Dao Chu, Xiang-Zhi Zhang, Chun-An Fan
Summary: Triacylamines with Cs symmetry have been studied in asymmetric organocatalysis, leading to the development of a novel catalytic enantioselective reaction for prochiral triacylamines. This method provides an effective approach for synthesizing chiral imide-esters with a 1,5-dicarbonyl moiety, and has been successfully applied in the asymmetric synthesis of two GABA analogue drugs.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xian -He Zhao, Le -Le Meng, Xiao-Tao Liu, Peng-Fei Shu, Cheng Yuan, Xian -Tao An, Tian-Xi Jia, Qi-Qiong Yang, Xiang Zhen, Chun-An Fan
Summary: A unified strategy for asymmetric divergent syntheses of nine C8-ethano-bridged diterpenoids has been developed based on late-stage transformations of common synthons. This strategy allows for the efficient synthesis of these compounds through the regioselective and diastereoselective cyclization reactions of specific functional groups. The successful synthesis of these compounds demonstrates the versatility and reactivity of densely functionalized polycyclic substrates.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xian-Tao An, Xiao-Min Ge, Xin-Yu Liu, Yu-Han Yang, Xian-He Zhao, Xiao-Yan Ma, Chao Peng, Yi-Jun Fan, Yong Qin, Chun-An Fan
Summary: A new strategy for the asymmetric assembly of the ring D in (-)-cephalotaxine has been developed. This strategy involves a novel Rh-catalyzed annulation reaction for enantioselective construction of the cyclopentane ring D with a spirocyclic aza-quaternary stereocenter. Using this strategy, a concise enantioselective total synthesis of (-)-cephalotaxine has been achieved in nine steps from readily available starting materials. Additionally, the synthesis of related compounds (-)-cephalotine B, (-)-fortuneicyclidin B, and (-)-fortuneicyclidin A has also been accomplished.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ke-Yin Yu, Xiao-Min Ge, Yi-Jun Fan, Xiao-Tao Liu, Xue Yang, Yu-Han Yang, Xian-He Zhao, Xian-Tao An, Chun-An Fan
Summary: The unique reactivity of indolyl-substituted p-QMs as a new type of two-carbon synthon in a novel iron(iii)-catalyzed tandem annulation has been explored for the first time. The (2+2) annulation/retro-4 pi electrocyclization/imino-Nazarov cyclization cascade reaction is characterized by an unusual structural reconstruction of indolyl-substituted p-QMs, leading to the rapid assembly of synthetically important functionalized cyclopenta[b]indoles.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)