Selective transformations of threo-2,3-dihydroxy esters
摘要:
Two highly regio- and stereoselective transformation of threo-2,3-dihydroxy esters have been developed. In the first reaction, the alpha-hydroxy group is converted into a sulfonate group (tosylate or nosylate); the alpha-tosylates and alpha-nosylates are then subjected to basic conditions (K2CO3/ROH) to give erythro glycidic esters in high yield. The alpha-nosylates are also suitable electrophiles for azides, giving access to erythro-alpha-azido-beta-hydroxy esters. The second reaction involves conversion of the diol esters to acetoxy bromo esters. The beta-substituent plays a key role in determining the regiochemistry since cases with beta-alkyl substituents afford beta-acetoxy-alpha-bromo esters exclusively, whereas a beta-phenyl substituent directs formation of the alpha-acetoxy-beta-bromo ester. The acetoxy bromo esters can subsequently be converted to the threo glycidic esters (via the bromohydrin esters); selective hydrogenolysis of the bromine substituent can also be achieved.
Mammalian blood odorant and chirality: synthesis and sensory evaluation by humans and mice of the racemate and enantiomers of trans-4,5-epoxy-(E)-2-decenal
摘要:
The racemate and enantiomers of trans-4,5-epoxy-(E)-2-decenal 1, an odorant with a metallic blood smell, were synthesized. The detection threshold for humans was 0.019 ppb for (2E,4S,5S)-(-)-1 and 0.62 ppb for (2E,4R,5R)-(+)-1, respectively. The racemate (+/-)-1 made mice scared stiff at a dosage of approximately 1 mg, while the enantiomers were not significantly bioactive. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.