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Huang HL, Li S, Lv YZ, Shi YQ, Pang TT, Zhang RF, Huang W, Yin J, Gao F. Efficient Functionalization of Organosulfones via Photoredox Catalysis: Direct Incorporation of α-Carbonyl Alkyl Side Chains into α-Allyl- β-Ketosulfones. Molecules 2024; 29:1971. [PMID: 38731462 PMCID: PMC11085174 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29091971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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A novel and efficient method for functionalizing organosulfones has been established, utilizing a visible-light-driven intermolecular radical cascade cyclization of α-allyl-β-ketosulfones. This process employs fac-Ir(ppy)3 as the photoredox catalyst and α-carbonyl alkyl bromide as the oxidizing agent. Via this approach, the substrates experience intermolecular addition of α-carbonyl alkyl radicals to the alkene bonds, initiating a sequence of C-C bond formations that culminate in the production of organosulfone derivatives. Notably, this technique features gentle reaction conditions and an exceptional compatibility with a wide array of functional groups, making it a versatile and valuable addition to the field of organic synthesis.
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- Hong-Li Huang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China; (S.L.); (Y.-Z.L.); (Y.-Q.S.); (T.-T.P.); (R.-F.Z.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China; (S.L.); (Y.-Z.L.); (Y.-Q.S.); (T.-T.P.); (R.-F.Z.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China; (S.L.); (Y.-Z.L.); (Y.-Q.S.); (T.-T.P.); (R.-F.Z.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China; (S.L.); (Y.-Z.L.); (Y.-Q.S.); (T.-T.P.); (R.-F.Z.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China; (S.L.); (Y.-Z.L.); (Y.-Q.S.); (T.-T.P.); (R.-F.Z.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China; (S.L.); (Y.-Z.L.); (Y.-Q.S.); (T.-T.P.); (R.-F.Z.)
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- Institute of Translation Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; (W.H.); (J.Y.)
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- Institute of Translation Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; (W.H.); (J.Y.)
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- Institute of Translation Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; (W.H.); (J.Y.)
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Seling N, Atobe M, Kasten K, Firth JD, Karadakov PB, Goldberg FW, O'Brien P. α-Functionalisation of Cyclic Sulfides Enabled by Lithiation Trapping. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202314423. [PMID: 37984884 PMCID: PMC10952194 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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A general and straightforward procedure for the lithiation trapping of cyclic sulfides such as tetrahydrothiophene, tetrahydrothiopyran and a thiomorpholine is described. Trapping with a wide range of electrophiles is demonstrated, leading to more than 50 diverse α-substituted saturated sulfur heterocycles. The methodology provides access to a range of α-substituted cyclic sulfides that are not easily synthesised by the currently available methods.
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- Nico Seling
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of YorkYorkYO10 5DDUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of YorkYorkYO10 5DDUK
- Modulus Discovery, Inc.Daiichi Hibiya Building 7th Floor1-18-21 Shimbashi Minato-kuTokyo105-0004Japan
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of YorkYorkYO10 5DDUK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of YorkYorkYO10 5DDUK
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de Candia M, Titov AA, Viayna A, Kulikova LN, Purgatorio R, Piergiovanni B, Niso M, Catto M, Voskressensky LG, Luque FJ, Altomare CD. In-vitro and in-silico studies of annelated 1,4,7,8-tetrahydroazocine ester derivatives as nanomolar selective inhibitors of human butyrylcholinesterase. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 386:110741. [PMID: 37839515 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Based on previous finding showing 2,3,6,11-tetrahydro-1H-azocino[4,5-b]indole as suitable scaffold of novel inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), a main target of drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, herein we investigated diverse newly and previously synthesized β-enamino esters (and ketones) derivatives of 1,4,7,8-tetrahydroazocines (and some azonines) fused with benzene, 1H-indole, 4H-chromen-4-one and pyrimidin-4(3H)-one. Twenty derivatives of diversely annelated eight-to-nine-membered azaheterocyclic ring, prepared through domino reaction of the respective tetrahydropyridine and azepine with activated alkynes, were assayed for the inhibitory activity against AChE and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE). As a major outcome, compound 7c, an alkylamino derivative of tetrahydropyrimido[4,5-d]azocine, was found to be a highly potent BChE-selective inhibitor, which showed a noncompetitive/mixed-type inhibition mechanism against human BChE with single digit nanomolar inhibition constant (Ki = 7.8 ± 0.2 nM). The four-order magnitude BChE-selectivity of 7c clearly reflects the effect of lipophilicity upon binding to the BChE binding cavity. The ChEs' inhibition data, interpreted by chemoinformatic tools and an in-depth in-silico study (molecular docking combined with molecular dynamics calculations), not only highlighted key structural factors enhancing inhibition potency and selectivity toward BChE, but also shed light on subtle differences distinguishing the binding sites of equine BChE from the recombinant human BChE. Compound 7c inhibited P-glycoprotein with IC50 of 0.27 μM, which may support its ability to permeate blood-brain barrier, and proved to be no cytotoxic in human liver cancer cell line (HepG2) at the BChE bioactive concentrations. Overall, the biological profile allows us to envision 7c as a promising template to improve design and development of BChE-selective ligands of pharmaceutical interest, including inhibitors and fluorogenic probes.
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- Modesto de Candia
- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy
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- Organic Chemistry Department, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow, 117198, Russia
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Gastronomy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Institute of Biomedicine (IBUB) and Institute of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (ITQCUB), University of Barcelona, Av. Prat de la Riba 171, E-08921, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Spain
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- Organic Chemistry Department, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow, 117198, Russia
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy
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- Organic Chemistry Department, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow, 117198, Russia
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Gastronomy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Institute of Biomedicine (IBUB) and Institute of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (ITQCUB), University of Barcelona, Av. Prat de la Riba 171, E-08921, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy.
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Jordan A, Hall CGJ, Thorp LR, Sneddon HF. Replacement of Less-Preferred Dipolar Aprotic and Ethereal Solvents in Synthetic Organic Chemistry with More Sustainable Alternatives. Chem Rev 2022; 122:6749-6794. [PMID: 35201751 PMCID: PMC9098182 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Dipolar aprotic and ethereal solvents comprise just over 40% of all organic solvents utilized in synthetic organic, medicinal, and process chemistry. Unfortunately, many of the common "go-to" solvents are considered to be "less-preferable" for a number of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) reasons such as toxicity, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, or for practical handling reasons such as flammability and volatility. Recent legislative changes have initiated the implementation of restrictions on the use of many of the commonly employed dipolar aprotic solvents such as dimethylformamide (DMF) and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP), and for ethers such as 1,4-dioxane. Thus, with growing legislative, EHS, and societal pressures, the need to identify and implement the use of alternative solvents that are greener, safer, and more sustainable has never been greater. Within this review, the ubiquitous nature of dipolar aprotic and ethereal solvents is discussed with respect to the physicochemical properties that have made them so appealing to synthetic chemists. An overview of the current legislative restrictions being imposed on the use of dipolar aprotic and ethereal solvents is discussed. A variety of alternative, safer, and more sustainable solvents that have garnered attention over the past decade are then examined, and case studies and examples where less-preferable solvents have been successfully replaced with a safer and more sustainable alternative are highlighted. Finally, a general overview and guidance for solvent selection and replacement are included in the Supporting Information of this review.
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- Andrew Jordan
- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory, 6 Triumph Road, Nottingham, NG7 2GA, U.K
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, WestCHEM, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland G1 1XL, U.K.,GlaxoSmithKline Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, U.K
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- GlaxoSmithKline Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, U.K
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- Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, University of York, Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, U.K
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García‐Garrido SE, Presa Soto A, Hevia E, García‐Álvarez J. Advancing Air‐ and Moisture‐Compatible s‐Block Organometallic Chemistry Using Sustainable Solvents. Eur J Inorg Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.202100347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Sergio E. García‐Garrido
- Laboratorio de Compuestos Organometálicos y Catálisis Departamento de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica (IUQOEM) Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA) Facultad de Química Universidad de Oviedo 33071 Oviedo Spain
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- Laboratorio de Compuestos Organometálicos y Catálisis Departamento de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica (IUQOEM) Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA) Facultad de Química Universidad de Oviedo 33071 Oviedo Spain
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- Departement für Chemie, Biochemie und Pharmazie (DCBP) Universität Bern Freiestrasse 3 3012 Bern Switzerland
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- Laboratorio de Compuestos Organometálicos y Catálisis Departamento de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica (IUQOEM) Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA) Facultad de Química Universidad de Oviedo 33071 Oviedo Spain
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Elorriaga D, de la Cruz-Martínez F, Rodríguez-Álvarez MJ, Lara-Sánchez A, Castro-Osma JA, García-Álvarez J. Fast Addition of s-Block Organometallic Reagents to CO 2 -Derived Cyclic Carbonates at Room Temperature, Under Air, and in 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran. CHEMSUSCHEM 2021; 14:2084-2092. [PMID: 33666346 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202100262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Fast addition of highly polar organometallic reagents (RMgX/RLi) to cyclic carbonates (derived from CO2 as a sustainable C1 synthon) has been studied in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran as a green reaction medium or in the absence of external volatile organic solvents, at room temperature, and in the presence of air/moisture. These reaction conditions are generally forbidden with these highly reactive main-group organometallic compounds. The correct stoichiometry and nature of the polar organometallic alkylating or arylating reagent allows straightforward synthesis of: highly substituted tertiary alcohols, β-hydroxy esters, or symmetric ketones, working always under air and at room temperature. Finally, an unprecedented one-pot/two-step hybrid protocol is developed through combination of an Al-catalyzed cycloaddition of CO2 and propylene oxide with the concomitant fast addition of RLi reagents to the in situ and transiently formed cyclic carbonate, thus allowing indirect conversion of CO2 into the desired highly substituted tertiary alcohols without need for isolation or purification of any reaction intermediates.
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- David Elorriaga
- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Orgánica y Bioquímica-Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA), Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologías Químicas, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13071, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Orgánica y Bioquímica-Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA), Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologías Químicas, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13071, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Compuestos Organometálicos y Catálisis (Unidad Asociada al CSIC), Departamento de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica, (IUQOEM), Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA), Facultad de Química, Universidad de Oviedo, 33071, Oviedo, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Orgánica y Bioquímica-Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA), Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologías Químicas, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13071, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Orgánica y Bioquímica-Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA), Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 02071, Albacete, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Compuestos Organometálicos y Catálisis (Unidad Asociada al CSIC), Departamento de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica, (IUQOEM), Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA), Facultad de Química, Universidad de Oviedo, 33071, Oviedo, Spain
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Titov AA, Kobzev MS, Catto M, Candia MD, Gambacorta N, Denora N, Pisani L, Nicolotti O, Borisova TN, Varlamov AV, Voskressensky LG, Altomare CD. Away from Flatness: Unprecedented Nitrogen-Bridged Cyclopenta[ a]indene Derivatives as Novel Anti-Alzheimer Multitarget Agents. ACS Chem Neurosci 2021; 12:340-353. [PMID: 33395258 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.0c00706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Nature-inspired, bridged polycyclic molecules share low similarity with currently available drugs, containing preferentially planar and/or achiral moieties. This "Escape from Flatland" scenario, aimed at exploring pharmacological properties of atypical molecular scaffolds, finds interest in synthetic routes leading to tridimensional-shaped molecules. Herein we report on the synthesis of N-bridged cyclopenta[a]indene derivatives, achieved through microwave-assisted thermal rearrangement of allene 3-benzazecines with high diastereoselectivity. The biological evaluation disclosed selective inhibition of human acetylcholinesterase or butyrylcholinesterase, depending on the substitution around the molecular core, which was rationalized by means of docking simulations. The most potent BChE inhibitor 31 was effective in neuroprotection from glutamatergic excitotoxicity and displayed low intrinsic cytotoxicity and good brain penetration. Overall, compound 31 and its close congeners 34 and 35 acted as multitarget agents addressing different biological events involved in neurodegeneration, particularly in the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
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- Alexander A. Titov
- Organic Chemistry Department, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow 117198, Russian Federation
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- Organic Chemistry Department, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow 117198, Russian Federation
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Organic Chemistry Department, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow 117198, Russian Federation
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- Organic Chemistry Department, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow 117198, Russian Federation
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- Organic Chemistry Department, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow 117198, Russian Federation
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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Fairley M, Bole LJ, Mulks FF, Main L, Kennedy AR, O'Hara CT, García-Alvarez J, Hevia E. Ultrafast amidation of esters using lithium amides under aerobic ambient temperature conditions in sustainable solvents. Chem Sci 2020; 11:6500-6509. [PMID: 32874519 PMCID: PMC7441706 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc01349h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Using 2-methyl THF as solvent enables efficient and ultrafast amidation of esters by lithium amides at room temperature in air, edging closer towards reaching air- and moisture-compatible polar organometallic chemistry.
Lithium amides constitute one of the most commonly used classes of reagents in synthetic chemistry. However, despite having many applications, their use is handicapped by the requirement of low temperatures, in order to control their reactivity, as well as the need for dry organic solvents and protective inert atmosphere protocols to prevent their fast decomposition. Advancing the development of air- and moisture-compatible polar organometallic chemistry, the chemoselective and ultrafast amidation of esters mediated by lithium amides is reported. Establishing a novel sustainable access to carboxamides, this has been accomplished via direct C–O bond cleavage of a range of esters using glycerol or 2-MeTHF as a solvent, in air. High yields and good selectivity are observed while operating at ambient temperature, without the need for transition-metal mediation, and the protocol extends to transamidation processes. Pre-coordination of the organic substrate to the reactive lithium amide as a key step in the amidation processes has been assessed, enabling the structural elucidation of the coordination adduct [{Li(NPh2)(O
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CPh(NMe2))}2] (8) when toluene is employed as a solvent. No evidence for formation of a complex of this type has been found when using donor THF as a solvent. Structural and spectroscopic insights into the constitution of selected lithium amides in 2-MeTHF are provided that support the involvement of small kinetically activated aggregates that can react rapidly with the organic substrates, favouring the C–O bond cleavage/C–N bond formation processes over competing hydrolysis/degradation of the lithium amides by moisture or air.
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- Michael Fairley
- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry , University of Strathclyde Glasgow , G1 1XL , UK
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- Department für Chemie und Biochemie , Universität Bern , CH3012 , Bern , Switzerland .
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry , University of Strathclyde Glasgow , G1 1XL , UK.,Department für Chemie und Biochemie , Universität Bern , CH3012 , Bern , Switzerland .
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry , University of Strathclyde Glasgow , G1 1XL , UK
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry , University of Strathclyde Glasgow , G1 1XL , UK
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry , University of Strathclyde Glasgow , G1 1XL , UK
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- Laboratorio de Compuestos Organometálicos y Catálisis (Unidad Asociada al CSIC) , Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA) , Departamento de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica (IUQOEM) , Facultad de Química , Universidad de Oviedo , E-33071 , Oviedo , Spain
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry , University of Strathclyde Glasgow , G1 1XL , UK.,Department für Chemie und Biochemie , Universität Bern , CH3012 , Bern , Switzerland .
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De Angelis S, Franco M, Triminì A, González A, Sainz R, Degennaro L, Romanazzi G, Carlucci C, Petrelli V, de la Esperanza A, Goñi A, Ferritto R, Aceña JL, Luisi R, Cid MB. A Study of Graphene-Based Copper Catalysts: Copper(I) Nanoplatelets for Batch and Continuous-Flow Applications. Chem Asian J 2019; 14:3011-3018. [PMID: 31319007 DOI: 10.1002/asia.201900781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2019] [Revised: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The use of graphene derivatives as supports improves the properties of heterogeneous catalysts, with graphene oxide (GO) being the most frequently employed. To explore greener possibilities as well as to get some insights into the role of the different graphenic supports (GO, rGO, carbon black, and graphite nanoplatelets), we prepared, under the same standard conditions, a variety of heterogeneous Cu catalysts and systematically evaluated their composition and catalytic activity in azide-alkyne cycloadditions as a model reaction. The use of sustainable graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs) afforded a stable CuI catalyst with good recyclability properties, which are compatible with flow conditions, and able to catalyze other reactions such as the regio- and stereoselective sulfonylation of alkynes (addition reaction) and the Meerwein arylation (single electron transfer process).
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- Sonia De Angelis
- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences, University of Bari "A. Moro", FLAME-Lab-Flow Chemistry and Microreactor Technology, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences, University of Bari "A. Moro", FLAME-Lab-Flow Chemistry and Microreactor Technology, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy.,Department of Organic Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- NanoInnova Technologies SL., Avenida de las Naciones 11, Illescas, 45200, Toledo, Spain.,Current address: Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC, C/ Marie Curie 2, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences, University of Bari "A. Moro", FLAME-Lab-Flow Chemistry and Microreactor Technology, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences, University of Bari "A. Moro", FLAME-Lab-Flow Chemistry and Microreactor Technology, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences, University of Bari "A. Moro", FLAME-Lab-Flow Chemistry and Microreactor Technology, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy.,Department of Organic Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- NanoInnova Technologies SL., Avenida de las Naciones 11, Illescas, 45200, Toledo, Spain
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- NanoInnova Technologies SL., Avenida de las Naciones 11, Illescas, 45200, Toledo, Spain
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- Departament of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Research Institute "Andrés M. del Río" (IQAR), Universidad de Alcalá, IRYCIS, Alcalá de Henares, 28871, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences, University of Bari "A. Moro", FLAME-Lab-Flow Chemistry and Microreactor Technology, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain.,Institute for Advanced Research in Chemical Sciences (IAdChem), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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3-benzazecine-based cyclic allene derivatives as highly potent P-glycoprotein inhibitors overcoming doxorubicin multidrug resistance. Future Med Chem 2019; 11:2095-2106. [DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2019-0037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Aim: Enamino 3-benzazecine compounds, incorporating the C6-C8 allene system, were synthesized and evaluated in vitro as inhibitors of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and/or multidrug resistance-associated protein 1 (MRP1), two efflux pumps mainly connected with multidrug resistance (MDR) in cancer cells. Results & methodology: Most of the synthesized compounds were selective P-gp inhibitors in Calcein-AM uptake assay. Structure–activity relationships (SARs) pointed out that CO2Me derivatives are more potent than acetyl derivatives, and 10,11-dimethoxy compounds are five to tenfold more potent inhibitors than the respective unsubstituted compounds, and that the P-gp inhibition potency is mainly related to volume parameters. Conclusion: Nanomolar P-gp inhibitors, such as 23 (IC50 = 4.2 nM), restored the antiproliferative activity of doxorubicin in multidrug-resistant cells. The observed activities showed that 3-benzazecine-based compounds may be promising MDR reversers.
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de la Vega-Hernández K, Senatore R, Miele M, Urban E, Holzer W, Pace V. Chemoselective reduction of isothiocyanates to thioformamides mediated by the Schwartz reagent. Org Biomol Chem 2019; 17:1970-1978. [DOI: 10.1039/c8ob02312c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Thioformamides are easily prepared – under full chemocontrol – through the partial reduction of isothiocyanates with the in situ generated Schwartz reagent.
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Affiliation(s)
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- University of Vienna
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- 1090 Vienna
- Austria
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- University of Vienna
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- 1090 Vienna
- Austria
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- University of Vienna
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- 1090 Vienna
- Austria
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- University of Vienna
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- 1090 Vienna
- Austria
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- University of Vienna
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- 1090 Vienna
- Austria
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Insights into Structure-Activity Relationships of 3-Arylhydrazonoindolin-2-One Derivatives for Their Multitarget Activity on β-Amyloid Aggregation and Neurotoxicity. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23071544. [PMID: 29949947 PMCID: PMC6100259 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23071544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Revised: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Despite the controversial outcomes of clinical trials executed so far, the prevention of β-amyloid (Aβ) deposition and neurotoxicity by small molecule inhibitors of Aβ aggregation remains a target intensively pursued in the search of effective drugs for treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related neurodegeneration syndromes. As a continuation of previous studies, a series of new 3-(2-arylhydrazono)indolin-2-one derivatives was synthesized and assayed, investigating the effects of substitutions on both the indole core and arylhydrazone moiety. Compared with the reference compound 1, we disclosed equipotent derivatives bearing alkyl substituents at the indole nitrogen, and fairly tolerated bioisosteric replacements at the arylhydrazone moiety. For most of the investigated compounds, the inhibition of Aβ40 aggregation (expressed as pIC50) was found to be correlated with lipophilicity, as assessed by a reversed-phase HPLC method, through a bilinear relationship. The N1-cyclopropyl derivative 28 was tested in cell-based assays of Aβ42 oligomer toxicity and oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide, showing significant cytoprotective effects. This study confirmed the versatility of isatin in preparing multitarget small molecules affecting different biochemical pathways involved in AD.
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Merging lithium carbenoid homologation and enzymatic reduction: A combinative approach to the HIV-protease inhibitor Nelfinavir. Tetrahedron 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tet.2018.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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