Asymmetric Diels-Alder Reaction of 1-(S_R)-p-Tolylsulfinyl-3-penten-2-one with Cyclopentadiene Catalzed by a Chiral Titanium Reagent

Double asymmetric Diels-Alder reaction of 1(SR)-p-Tolylsulfinyl-3-penten-2-one with cyclopentadiene using a chiral titanium reagent was performed. The diastereoselectivity dependent on the size of aryl substituent involved in the chiral ligands was discussed Absolute configuration of the cycloadducts was conformed. Dramatic reversal of selectivity is observed.

Solvent effects on Diels-Alder reaction in ionic liquids:A reaction density functional study

Extensive experimental studies have been performed on the Diels-Alder(DA)reactions in ionic liquids(ILs),which demonstrate that the IL environment can significantly influence the reaction rates and selectivity.However,the underlying microscopic mechanism remains ambiguous.In this work,the multiscale reaction density functional theory is applied to explore the effect of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate([BMIM][PF_(6)])solvent on the reaction of cyclopentadiene(CP)with acrolein,methyl acrylate,or acrylonitrile.By analyzing the free energy landscape during the reaction,it is found that the polarization effect has a relatively small influence,while the solvation effect makes both the activation free energy and reaction free energy decrease.In addition,the rearrangement of local solvent structure shows that the cation spatial distribution responds more evidently to the reaction than the anion,and this indicates that the cation plays a dominant role in the solvation effect and so as to affect the reaction rates and selectivity of the DA reactions.

Glycyrrhizic acid based self-assembled helical nanostructures as scaffolds for asymmetric Diels-Alder reaction

Glycyrrhizic acid(GA),as a traditional herbal,can self-assemble into helical nanofiber in the water.The formed helical nanostructures can be employed as scaffolds for asymmetric Diels-Alder reaction.Through co-assembling with a series of achiral copper-ligands,the chirality of GA helical nanostructures can be transferred to catalytic site,and resulted assemblies showed moderated enantioselectivity toward catalysis of Diels-Alder reaction.

Asymmetric Induction of Chiral 1,1'-Bis(oxazolinyl)ferrocenes as Ligands in Metal-Catalyzed Cyclopropanation and Diels-Alder Reactions

Four chiral 1,1?bis(oxazolinyl)ferrocenes(1a-1d) have been prepared and used as ligands in the copper catalyzed asymmetric cyclopropanation of styrene with ethyl diazoacetate (EDA) and the magnesium catalyzed Diels-Alder reaction between 3-acryloyl-2-oxazolidinone and cyclopentadiene. Enantioselectivities up to 24% and 41%, respectively, for cyclopropanation and Diels-Alder reaction were observed.

NATURAL PRODUCTS SYNTHESIS BY RETRO-DIELS-ALDER REACTION Ⅱ~1 ASYMMETRIC SYNTHESIS OF (+) AND (-) 5-OXO-ENDO-TRICYCLO [5.2.1.0.^(2, 6)] DECA-3, 8-DIENE 1 BY ENZYME-CATALYZED REACTION

Asymmetric syntheses of both enantiomerically pure (+) and (-) 5-oxo-endo-tricyclo [5.2.1.0.^(2,6)] deca-3, 8-diene 1 was described. The key step is the use of enzyme-catalyzed hydrolysis of meso-diacetate 5.

Amide Ionic Liquids(AILs)/L-Proline Synergistic Catalyzed Asymmetric Mannich Reactions

Amide ionic liquids （MLs）/L-proline synergistic catalyzed Mannich reactions of isovaleraldehyde, methyl ketones, and aromatic amines were carried out in moderate to high yields （ up to 96% ） and high stereo selectivities （ 〉99% e. e. ）. The products were easily isolated by extraction; and the catalyst system was readily recycled at least thrice without significant loss of efficiency. The scope of the substrates was studied and the interpretation of the manifest improvement of the reaction rates and enantio-selectivity of the novel catalyst system was speculated.

Furans-Maleimides Diels-Alder Reactions in Protic Ionic Liquid

The authors have studied the Diels-Alder reactions between furan derivatives and maleimide derivatives in an ionic liquid and have found that higher reactivity can be obtained in a protic ionic liquid [Mim]Tf2N than in the conventional organic solvent. Furthermore, in the Diels-Alder reactions of 2- and 2,5-alkylfurans with N-alkylma- leimide, the reactivity increases by extending the alkyl chain length of N-alkylmaleimide. In addition, it was demon- strated that endo-selectivity increases when 2,5-disubstituted furans are used. These results will be explained by comparing the stability of the Diels-Alder adduct with that of the products obtained from the reactions of 2-substituted furans and 2,5-disubstituted furans.

A facile approach to asymmetrical biaryls via coupling reaction of aryl halides with sodium tetraphenylborate catalyzed by MCM-41-supported sulfur palladium(0) complex

Various functionalized asymmetrical biaryls can be synthesized in high to excellent yields via coupling reaction of aryl iodides or bromides with NaBPh4 catalyzed by MCM-41-supported sulfur palladium（0） complex. This palladium complex can be easily recovered and reused many times without loss of activity.

Chiral Diamine-catalyzed Asymmetric Aldol Reaction

A highly efficient catalytic system composed of a simple and commercially available chiral primary diamine（1R,2R）-cyclohexane-1,2-diamine（6） and trifluoroacetic acid（TFA） was employed for asymmetric Aldol reaction in i-PrOH at room temperature.A loading of 10%（molar fraction） catalyst 6 with TFA as a cocatalyst could catalyze the Aldol reactions of various ketones or aldehydes with a series of aromatic aldehydes,furnishing Aldol products in moderate to high yields（up to 99%） with enantioselectivities of up to 99% and diastereoselectivities of up to 99：1.

Direct asymmetric aldol reaction using MBHA resin-supported peptide containing L-proline unit

MBHA resin-supported tripeptide catalyst system containing L-proline unit has been developed for use in the direct asymmetric aldol reaction of acetone and aldehydes, which afford the corresponding products with satisfactory isolated yields and enantiomeric excesses. 2009 Hong Bin Zou. Published by E]sevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All rights reserved.

Asymmetric Baylis-Hillman Reaction between Chiral Activated Alkenes and Aromatic Aldehydes in Me_(3)N/H_(2)O/Solvent Medium

Chiral activated alkene, L-menthyl acrylate and （＋）-N-α-phenylethyl acrylamide, induced asymmetric Baylis-HiUman reaction of aromatic aldehydes was realized at 25℃ for 7 days in Me3N/H2O/solvent homogeneous medium. The corresponding Baylis-Hillman adducts were obtained in good chemical yield with moderate to excellent diastereoselectivity （up to 99% de）.

Synthesis of Novel Bisoxazoline Ligands for the Enantioselective Diels-Alder Reaction

Four novel bisoxazoline ligands 8a-d were synthesized from （S）-amino alcohols and could be formed effective catalysts （up to 77% ee for endo isomer） with Cu（OTf）2 for enantioselective Diels-Alder addition. The facility of the reaction was dependent on the nature of the substituent R in the bisoxazoline ligand.

Diels-Alder Reaction of Hedychenone and Maleic Anhydride

Diels-Alder reaction of hedychenone 1 and maleic anhydride 2 gave several products 4 similar to 7, whose structures were identified by spectral methods. Effect of temperature on the reaction was disscussed.

Crystal Structure of Derivative of H_4′-NOBIN and the Applications in Hetero-Diels-Alder Reaction

Novel Schiff bases of H4＇-NOBIN 5a and 5b were synthesized by condensation of 3 with aldehydes. Compound 5b was structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The asymmetric hetero-Diels-Alder reactions were carried out with high yields and good enantioselectivities in the presence of Ti-（S）-5a complex as catalyst. Crystallographic data for 5b： C27H22BrNO, Mr = 456.37, triclinic, space group P1 with a = 9.1618（2）, b = 10.3836（2）, c = 12.7718（2） А,α=105.4860（10）,β= 94.6360（10）, γ= 108.4610（10）°, V= 1092.32（4）А^3, Z=2, Dc= 1.388 g/cm^3, μ= 1.900 mm^-1, F（000） = 468, R = 0.0476 and wR = 0.1248 for 3092 observed reflections （I〉 2σ（I））.

Diels-Alder Reactions of 3-Carboethoxy- and 3-Carbonitrile-2-Cyclohexen-1-one

Aluminum chloride induced Diels-Alder reactions of 3-carboethoxy- and 3-carbonitrile-2-cyclohexen-1-one with cyclopentadiene, isoprene and (E)-piperylene were described. Thestereochemistry of the adducts were confirmed by 2D-NMR spectroscopy and isomerizationreactions.

Mannich-Type Reactions of Aldimines and Hetero Diels-Alder Reactions of Aldehydes Catalyzed by Anion-Type Lewis Bases Derived from a Single Molecule

Mannich-type reactions of aldimines with silyl enolates and hetero Diels-Alder reactions of aldehydes with Danishef-sky’s diene in the presence of anion catalysts derived from proline were performed to afford the corresponding products in high yields.

ASYMMETRIC 1,3-DIPOLAR CYCLOADDITION REACTION BY A CHIRAL SOURCE,5-(1-MENTHYLOXY)-2(5-H)-FURANONE

5-(1-Menthyloxy)-2(5-H)-furanone is used as s chiral dipolarophile for thermal asymmetric 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction with C-phenyl-N-phenyl nitrone to give the diastereomerically pure cycloaddition product.