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Benzylation Reactions in DMF Lead to an Impurity Which Acts as an Organocatalyst Poison in Thiourea-Catalyzed Glycosylations
The benzylation of alcohols with
the commonly used combination
of benzyl bromide and sodium hydride in DMF can lead to the formation
of an amine side product, <i>N</i>,<i>N</i>′-dimethyl-1-phenyl-1-(<i>o</i>-tolyl)Âmethanamine. This amine coeluted with benzylated
galactal during column chromatography and was found to be a catalyst
poison in thiourea-catalyzed glycosylations of galactals. It may also
be problematic for other base-sensitive reactions involving benzylated
substrates. Solutions to this problem are described
Diastereoselective Synthesis of CF<sub>3</sub>‑Substituted, Epoxide-Fused Heterocycles with β‑(Trifluoromethyl)vinylsulfonium Salts
CF<sub>3</sub>-substituted vinyl diphenylsulfonium triflate is an effective annulation reagent for the formation of α-CF<sub>3</sub> substituted, epoxide-fused heterocycles (pyrrolidines, piperidines, and tetrahydrofurans). This simple method affords a variety of valuable heterocyclic building blocks in a highly diastereoselective manner (dr >20:1)
Synthesis of 6- and 7‑Membered <i>N</i>‑Heterocycles Using α‑Phenylvinylsulfonium Salts
A concise synthesis of stereodefined <i>C</i>-substituted
morpholines, piperazines, azepines, and oxazepines in moderate to
excellent yields (27% to 75%) is reported by reaction of 1,2- or 1,3-amino
alcohol/1,2- or 1,3-diamine with an α-phenylvinylsulfonium salt.
High levels of regio- and diastereoselectivity (from 2:1 to >20:1)
are observed through judicious choice of base (Cs<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>) and solvent (CH<sub>2</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>). Reactions are
performed at ambient temperature and open to air and do not require
anhydrous solvent. The deprotection of the <i>N</i>-sulfonamide
protecting groups (<i>N</i>-Ts and <i>N</i>-Ns)
is also demonstrated. Factors affecting regio- and diastereocontrol
are discussed
Synthesis of α‑Substituted Vinylsulfonium Salts and Their Application as Annulation Reagents in the Formation of Epoxide- and Cyclopropane-Fused Heterocycles
The
discovery of new methods for the synthesis of classes of potentially
bioactive molecules remains an important goal for synthetic chemists.
Vinylsulfonium salts have been used for the synthesis of a wide variety
of small heterocyclic motifs; however, further developments to this
important class of reagents has been focused on reaction with new
substrates rather than development of new vinylsulfonium salts. We
herein report the synthesis of a range of α-substituted vinylsulfonium
tetraphenylborates (10 examples) in a 3 step procedure from commercially
available styrenes. The important role of the tetraphenylborate counterion
on the stability and accessibility of the vinylsulfonium salts is
also detailed. The α-substituted vinylsulfonium tetraphenylborates
gave good to excellent yields in the epoxyannulation of β-amino
ketones (15 examples) and the cyclopropanation of allylic amines (4
examples). Hydrogenation of an epoxyannulation product proceeded with
good diastereoselectivity
Stereoselective Glycosylation of 2‑Nitrogalactals Catalyzed by a Bifunctional Organocatalyst
The
use of a bifunctional cinchona/thiourea organocatalyst for
the direct and α-stereoselective glycosylation of 2-nitrogalactals
is demonstrated for the first time. The conditions are mild, practical,
and applicable to a wide range of glycoside acceptors with products
being isolated in good to excellent yields. The method is exemplified
in the synthesis of mucin type Core 6 and 7 glycopeptides
Practical and Highly Selective Sulfur Ylide-Mediated Asymmetric Epoxidations and Aziridinations Using a Cheap and Readily Available Chiral Sulfide: Extensive Studies To Map Out Scope, Limitations, and Rationalization of Diastereo- and Enantioselectivities
The chiral sulfide, isothiocineole,
has been synthesized in one
step from elemental sulfur, γ-terpinene, and limonene in 61%
yield. A mechanism involving radical intermediates for this reaction
is proposed based on experimental evidence. The application of isothiocineole
to the asymmetric epoxidation of aldehydes and the aziridination of
imines is described. Excellent enantioselectivities and diastereoselectivities
have been obtained over a wide range of aromatic, aliphatic, and α,β-unsaturated
aldehydes using simple protocols. In aziridinations, excellent enantioselectivities
and good diastereoselectivities were obtained for a wide range of
imines. Mechanistic models have been put forward to rationalize the
high selectivities observed, which should enable the sulfide to be
used with confidence in synthesis. In epoxidations, the degree of
reversibility in betaine formation dominates both the diastereoselectivity
and the enantioselectivity. Appropriate tuning of reaction conditions
based on understanding the reaction mechanism enables high selectivities
to be obtained in most cases. In aziridinations, betaine formation
is nonreversible with semistabilized ylides and diastereoselectivities
are determined in the betaine forming step and are more variable as
a result