.omega.-[(.omega.-Arylalkyl)thienyl]alkanoic acids: from specific LTA4 hydrolase inhibitors to LTB4 receptor antagonists
摘要:
A series of omega-[(omega-arylalkyl)thienyl]alkanoic acid isomers was prepared and a structure-activity relationship was investigated. These compounds have displayed either LTA, hydrolase inhibition activities or LTB4 receptor binding activities, or both, depending on the relative orientation of the two side chains on the thiophene ring. Whereas the 2,5-isomers specifically exhibited LTA4 hydrolase inhibition, 3,5-isomers displayed both activities. On the other hand, the ''ortho-isomers'' specifically inhibited the binding of the LTB4 to its receptor. The side-chain lengths were also important for an optimal inhibition or binding activity. Substitutions on the terminal aromatic ring or on the thiophene nucleus led to small changes in both activities. The most dramatic effect was obtained by substituting the carboxylic acid side chain in the alpha-position with one or two methyl groups, which substantially enhanced the LTB4 receptor binding activity. In the most favorable case, the alpha,alpha-dimethyl derivative RP66153 was found 20-fold more potent than its linear counterpart.
Cobalt-Catalyzed Intermolecular Hydroacylation of Olefins through Chelation-Assisted Imidoyl C–H Activation
摘要:
A low-valent cobalt catalyst generated from cobalt(II) bromide, a diphosphine ligand, and zinc powder promotes intermolecular hydroacylation of olefins using N-3-picolin-2-yl aldimines as aldehyde equivalents, which affords, upon acidic hydrolysis, ketone products in moderate to good yields with high linear selectivity. The reaction is applicable to styrenes, vinylsilanes, and aliphatic olefins as well as to various aryl and heteroaryl aldimines. The cobalt catalysis features a distinctively lower reaction temperature (60 degrees C) compared with those required for the same type of transformations catalyzed by rhodium complexes (typically 130-150 degrees C).
Highly efficient arylations of β‐chloro ketones and their ester and amide derivatives were achieved by means of domino dehydrochlorination/Rh(I)‐catalyzed conjugate addition. In situ generated vinyl ketones and their analogues were identified as the reaction intermediates. The present synthetic protocol provides a concise route to (chiral) β‐aryl ketones, esters, and amides.
The described system offers an ideal, user-friendly protocol for the chemoselective homogeneous hydrogenation of α,β-unsaturatedketones at room temperature using methanol as a liquid organic hydrogen carrier. Excellent yields were achieved with an in situ-prepared phosphine-free Cp*Ir(III)/bipyridonate complex. Chemoselective reduction with other reducible functionalities and late-stage functionalization
所描述的系统为使用甲醇作为液态有机氢载体在室温下对α、β-不饱和酮进行化学选择性均相氢化提供了一种理想的、用户友好的协议。使用原位制备的无膦Cp*Ir( III )/联吡啶络合物获得了优异的产率。还探索了具有其他可还原功能和后期功能化的化学选择性还原。
TAMARU Y.; YAMADA Y.; YOSHIDA Z., TETRAHEDRON, 1979, 35, NO 3, 329-340