Kinetic resolution of acyclic 1,2-diols using a sequential lipase-catalyzed transesterification in organic solvents
摘要:
A method for the kinetic resolution of 3-(aryloxy)-1,2-propanediols rac-1a-n without additional protection-deprotection steps using a lipase-catalyzed sequential transesterification with lipase amnno PS has been developed. In the first step of this one-pot procedure the racemic 1,2-diols are acylated regioselectively at the primary hydroxy group without enantioselection. The subsequent acylation at the secondary hydroxy group of the formed primary monoacetate is responsible for high enantioselection. The enantioselectivity of this transformation depends significantly on the substitution pattern of the aryl ring and the organic solvent used. 3-(Aryloxy)-1,2-propanediols with substituents in the para-position show a much higher enantioselectivity than the corresponding derivatives with ortho-substituents. Among other substrates, the pharmaceuticals Mephenesin, Guaifenesin, and Chlorphenesin have been resolved. The replacement of the aryloxy by alkyl substituent causes a dramatic decrease of enantioselectivity.
A mild, rapid and highly regioselective ring-opening of epoxides and aziridines with acetic anhydride under solvent-free conditions using ammonium-12-molybdophosphate
摘要:
A highly regioselective ring opening of epoxides and aziridines can be carried out efficiently with acetic anhydride to form the acetates of the corresponding 1,2-diols and 2-amino-alcohols, respectively, using ammonium-12-molybdophosphate (AMP) as a heterogeneous catalyst, at room temperature, in the absence of solvent. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.