1′,5′-Anhydro-l-ribo-hexitol Adenine Nucleic Acids (α-l-HNA-A): Synthesis and Chiral Selection Properties in the Mirror Image World
摘要:
The synthesis and a preliminary investigation of the base pairing properties of (6' -> 4']-linked 1',5'-anhydro-L-ribohexitol nucleic acids (alpha-L-HNA) have herein been reported through the study of a model oligoadenylate system in the mirror image world. Despite its considerable preorganization due to the rigidity of the "all equatorial" pyranyl sugar backbone, a-L-HNA represents a versatile informational biopolymer, in view of its capability to cross-communicate with natural and unnatural complements in both enantiomeric forms. This seems the result of an inherent flexibility of the oligonucleotide system, as witnessed by the singular formation of iso- and heterochiral associations composed of regular, enantiomorphic helical structures. The peculiar properties of alpha-L-HNA (and most generally of the alpha-HNA system) provide new elements in our understanding of the structural prerequisites ruling the stereoselectivity of the hybridization processes of nucleic acids.
Sodium Borohydride-Nickel Chloride-Methanol Catalytic System for Regioselective Reduction of Electron-Rich Conjugated Dienes and Reductive Cleavage of Allyl Esters Involving π-Allylnickel Intermediates
The regioslective reduction of electron-rich dienes to monoolefins and the reductivecleavage of allyl esters were fulfilled by employing a sodium borohydride-nickel chloride-methanol catalytic system with exceedingly simple manipulations and high functional group tolerability. Both of the reductive reactions may involve π-allylnickel intermediates generated from fresh nickel boride.
High-pressure (2+2)cycloaddition of toluene-4-sulphonyl isocyanate to glycals is examined. Reactions proceed regiospecifically to afford single products in case of all 3-substituted glycals. Upon heating or even after standing at room temperature adducts undergo retro-addition to give starting glycals. Various aspects of the cycloaddition are discussed, especially ret-ro-reaction and rearrangement