A new approach to the bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane framework of huperzine A-like molecules via palladium-catalyzed intramolecular γ-arylation

In our synthetic studies toward huperzine A, a diastereoselective α＇-alkylation of the α-amido-γ-methyl hexenone 4 was real- ized through a dianion intermediate which significantly enhanced the reactivity. Under the attempted Heck reaction conditions, an unexpected and unprecedented palladium-catalyzed intramolecular T-arylation of 3 was observed, which generated 18 with bicyclo[3.3, l]nonane framework in satisfactory yield.

studies on the Synthesis of Salvianolic Acid B. Synthesisof a 2-Aryl Dihydrobenzofuranoid Derivative

报导了丹酚酸Ｂ结构中２－苯基二氢苯并呋喃部分甲基化衍生物的合成。

Synthesis of 2-(N-formyl)-5-aryl/aryloxymethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazoles with potential bioactivity in PEG-400

An environmental benign procedure for synthesis of 2-(N-formyl)-5-aryl/aryloxymethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazoles has been developed by reaction of 2-amino-5-aryl/aryloxymethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazoles with formic acid in PEG-400.The key advantages of this protocol are the shorter reaction time,higher yields,lower cost,simple workup,and environment-friendly compared to conventional organic solvent reaction.The present method does not involve any hazardous organic solvent or catalyst.

Synthesis,Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of New 5-Aryl Pyrazole Oxime Ester Derivatives

Eleven new 1-{5-[4-（benzyloxy）phenyl]-3-methyl-4,5-dihydropyrazol-l-yl} oxime ester dcrivatives were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, HRMS, ^1H NMR data. All the compounds were screened for their antibacterial potential in vitro against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The results indicate that compounds 8c and 8f possess potent activity with the minimum inhibitory concentrations（MIC） of 1.562--3.125 ug/mL against all the four bacteria. Compounds 8c, 8e and 8f show moderate inhibition against the DNA gyrase（IC50=1.9--2.5 ug/mL）. On the basis of the biological activities, structure-activity relationship was discussed.

Synthesis and Pregnancy Terminating Activity of 2-Aryl imidazo [2,1-a] isoquinolines

Two 2-aryl imidazo [2,1-a] isoquinolines were synthesized and tested for pregnancy terminating activities. Both of them are new compounds and their structures were confirmed by IR, (HNMR)-H-1, MS and elemental analysis. They both showed high activities in NIH mice.

Synthesis of 3-Aryl Coumarin Derivatives Using Ultrasound

Coumarins occupy an important place in the realm of natural products and synthetic organic chemistry. A fast and highly efficient green method for synthesizing 3-aryl coumarin derivatives from salicylaldehyde and phenyl acetyl chloride in the presence of tetrahydrofuran and K2CO3 using ultrasound irradiation is reported. Ultrasound assisted reactions have resulted in better yields and faster reaction time of the desired products than when prepared under conventional conditions. The resulting coumarin derivatives were characterized by IR spectrum.

Free amino group-directed C(sp^(2))-H arylation ofα-amino-β-aryl esters by palladium catalysis

Native amino-directed palladium-catalyzed C(sp^(3))-H activation/functionalization has been developed for modification ofα-amino acids and peptides.Herein a palladium(Ⅱ)-catalyzed C(sp^(2))-H arylation ofα-amino-β-aryl esters has been disclosed,using the native amino as the directing group.A variety of chiralα-amino-β-aryl esters can be functionalized to give the corresponding ortho-substituted mono-and di-arylated products.

Studies on the Synthesis, Anticonvulsant Activity, and the Structure-Activity Relationships of Phenyl Pyridazinones and their GABA Derivatives

In searching for effective anticonvulsant agents,fourteen 6-aryl-4.5-di- hydro-3(2H)pyridazinones.fifteen 6-aryl-3(2H)pyridazinones,and seventeen 3-GABA derivatives of 6-aryIpyridazines have been synthesized,and evaluated in mice for the ability to antagonize maximal electroshock seizure(MES).The ED_(50) values showed that 6-(2′,4′- dichlorophenyt)-3(2H)pyridazinone was the most potent anticonvulsant among these corn- pounds(ED_(50)=10.15 mg/kg).The structure-activity relationships of the aryl pyridazinones were studied.The result showed that:(1)the higher the value of the hydrophobic parameter л of the substituent on the phenyl ring.the more potent the anticonvulsant activity of the corn- pound.and(2)only the compounds with an electron withdrawing substituent on the phenyl ring exhibited appreciable anticonvulsant activity.

Direct benzylic functionalization of pyridines:Palladium-catalyzed mono-α-arylation of α-(2-pyridinyl)acetates with heteroaryl halides

Herein,we report a Pd-catalyzed mono-a-arylation reaction for pyridine benzylic functionalization.This approach serves as an efficient alternative to synthesize di-heteroaryl acetates in good yields and selectivities.Moreover,the method is applicable to heteroa ryl substrate combinations,and exhibits great functional group tolerance.A streamlined protocol also enables the rapid synthesis of diheteroaryl ketones.The synthetic value was also demonstrated by scale-up experiments.

CuCl2/8-Hydroxyquinoline-catalyzed α-Arylation of Diethyl Malonate with Aryl Bromides

A general and efficient coupling of aryl bromides with diethyl malonate is presented. The reaction provided the α-arylated diethyl malonates in moderate to good yields with a low loading of CUC12（5%, molar fraction） and 8-hydroxyquinoline（5% , molar fraction）. This method has good compatibility for a wide range of aryl bromides.

Synthesis of Novel 3-Aryl Isoindolinone Derivatives

A library of novel 3-aryl isoindolinone derivatives with aromatic amino acid derivative fragments was designed and synthesized. Two synthetic routes were employed to construct 3-aryl isoindolinone ring system for different amino acid derivatives.

Synthesis of 14-aryl or alkyl-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes promoted by Mg(HSO_4)_2

14-Aryl or alkyl-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes were prepared by condensation of 2-naphthol and aldehydes in the presence of Mg（HSO4）2 as an efficient, cheap, readily available and eco-friendly catalyst. This procedure has the advantages of high yields, easy work-up, short reaction times, and green conditions.

Preparation of 2-amino-5,7-dimethoxy-4-aryl/alkyl-4H-chromene-3-carbonitriles using Na_2O-Al_2O_3-P_2O_5 glass–ceramic system

A highly efficient and environmentally benign protocol for the synthesis of 2-amino-5,7-dimethoxy-4- aryl/alkyl-4H-chromene-3-carbonitrile derivatives by one-pot three-component coupling reacting of aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile and 3,5-dimethoxy phenol under reflux condition has been developed in aqueous EtOH media using Na2O-Al2O3-P2O5 glass-ceramic system.

A NEW SYNTHETIC ROUTE TO α-ARYL PROPIONIC ACID AND A QUANTITA-TIVE STUDY OF THE PHOTO-S_(RN)1 REAC-TION OF ARYL HALIDES WITH CAN-BANION FROM ALKYL NITRILE

A new synthetic route leading to α-(2-(6-methoxynaphthy1))-propionic acid has ben developed. Successive one-step preparation of the appropriate α-aryl propionitrile from the aryl halides with propionitrile by photo-SRN1 procedure followed by hydrolysis gives the desired α-aryl propionic acid in excellent total yield. The photostimulated reaction of 2-bromonaph-thalene with acetonitrile or propionitrile in KNH2-NH3 solution to form the corresponding nucleophilic substitution product occurs with quantum yields considerably in excess of unit, while the pseudo-first-order rate constants of the photo-SRN1 are 30.9 and 47.0×10-5mol·s-1, respectively. Definite evidence to support the excitation of ground CTC and electron transfer from anion to ArX within the complex comes from the observation of the same φ>200 and φ>313 as well as MO calculation.

Synthesis of 1-acyl-5-aryl biurets

Fourteen new 1-acyl-5-aryl biurets were synthesized by the reaction of aryl ureas with acylisocynantes. The latter was obtained from acyl. chloride and lead cyanate in dichloromethane, using pyridine as catalyst. The structures of compounds 3a-n were confirmed by IR, H-1 NMR and MS spectra.

A convenient catalytic oxidative 1,2-shift of arylalkenes for preparation of α-aryl ketones mediated by NaI

Using a catalytic amount of Nal and a stoichiometric oxidant Oxone-@,a convenient procedure has been developed for the catalytic oxidative 1,2-shift of arylalkenes in CH3CN/H2O at room temperature,which provides the corresponding α-aryl ketones in moderate to good yields.In this protocol,sodium iodide is first oxidized into hypoiodous acid,which reacts with arylalkene to afford iodohydrin.Then,the iodohydrin is transformed into the α-aryl ketone via an oxidative 1,2-shift rearrangement.

Design, Synthesis and Pregnancy-Terminating Activity of 2-Aryl Imidazo[2,1-a]isoquinolines

In order to clarify the structural requirement of pregnancy-terminating drugs, the quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) of 2-aryl imidazo[2,1-a]isoquinolines was studied on the basis of quantum mechanical calculation and multiple regression analysis. A Good correlation equation was obtained (r2=0.925, q2=0.871). Some new compounds were designed according to the equation. Two of them, compounds 21 and 22, were synthesized and evaluated in NIH mice. The results showed that the difference of activity between 21 (median effective dose ED50=0.943 mg/kg/day) and 22 (ED50=1.099 mg/kg/day) was small and both of them were potent. It is also agreed with the computational results. Compared with L14105 which is the most potent pregnancy-terminating agent, these two compounds possess high activity. The evaluation of the anti-implanting activity showed that they were 100% effective at tested dosage 50.0, 25.0, 12.5 mg/kg/day×3 days in oral administration, which proved the both of them had anti-implanting activity and low first-pass effects.

Iodine Catalyzed Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of 14-Aryl（Alkyl）-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes

A straightforward and effective procedure for the synthesis of 14-aryl（alkyl）-14H-dibenzo[aj]xanthenes was described using a catalytic amount of molecular iodine under microwave irradiation to afford the corresponding xanthenes in good yields.

Novel 2-aryl-3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidines:Synthesis and glycosidase inhibition

Three pairs of novel 2-aryl-3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidines （6-8 and their enantiomers）, the piperidine analogues of the pyrrolidine alkaloids radicamine A and radicamine B, were prepared from six- membered cyclic nitrones through a concise two-step procedure, i.e., Grignard reagent addition and deprotection. These novel polyhydroxylated piperidine iminosugars were assayed against 10 types of enzymes. Only compound 8 exhibited weak inhibition （IC50 1080 μmol/L） against β-galactosidase from rat intestinal lactases.

Tetrahydrofolate coenzyme models I·Synthesis of l-methyl-2-phenyl-3-aryl imidazoliniumiodide and benzylildyne(phenyl-substitutef one carbon unit)transfer reactions

Four 1, 2, 3-trisubstituted imidazolinium iodides which were used as 5,10-^+CPh-THF model (7-10) at formic acid oxidation level were synthesized. The benzylidyne group (phenyl- substituted one carbon unit)transfer reactions from these compounds to Grignard reagent were in- vestigated, and the reactions of these compounds with KBH_4 and NaOH were also studied.