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Published online: 6th April, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14448
■ Synthesis and Biological Activities of Some New Phosphorus Compounds Containing Pyranopyrazole Moiety

Tarik E. Ali,* Mohammed A. Assiri, Hafez M. El-Shaaer, Somaia M. Abed-Kariem, Wafaa R. Abdel-Monem, Somaya M. El-Edfawy, Noha M. Hassanin, Ali A. Shati, Mohammad Y. Alfaifi, and Serag Eldin I. Elbehairi

*Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

A simple method for construction of functionalized pyranopyrazoles containing phosphoramide and phosphonate groups via one-pot reaction was achieved. The methodology depended on the reaction of 6-amino-3-methyl-1,4-diphenyl-1,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole-5-carbonitrile (3) with triethyl phosphite and hexaethylphosphoramide and so with diethyl phosphite in the presence of chloroacetyl chloride or carbon disulfide. The products were screened for their antimicrobial, antioxidant and antiproliferative properties. Compound 7 displayed promising antimicrobial and antioxidative properties. Also, compound 8 showed potent cytotoxic effects against MCF-7, HepG-2 and HCT-116 cancer cells with IC50 values in range 5.3 ± 0.9 to 7.5 ± 0.6 μg/mL. Acridine orange and ethidium bromide were used for the detection of viable, apoptotic, and necrotic cells. The early apoptotic cell death was observed by the compounds in all types of the treated cells. Compounds 5, 7 and 8 induced high percentage of necrosis towards all treated cells. The late apoptosis was recorded as a high rate after treatment with compound 3 in HepG-2 cells.

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Published online: 5th April, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14450
■ Facile Access to Highly-Substituted Dihydrofurans Using Resonated Vinylpentanedione Radicals Generated by Mn(III)-Based Oxidation

Sousuke Oka, Shintaro Hashimoto, Kazuki Hisano, and Hiroshi Nishino*

*Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kumamoto University, Kurokami 2-39-1, Chûou-Ku, Kumamoto 860-8555

Abstract

Useful and easy access to highly-substituted dihydrofurans, which convert into various acetals, was established using the common Mn(III) oxidation. The key point is to use resonated vinylpentanedione radicals that cyclize to produce the desired acetoxydihydrofurans which are transformed into the hemiacetals and acetals in good yields under very mild conditions.

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Published online: 2nd April, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14423
■ An Efficient SeO2/FeCl3 Promoted Acylation:Intramolecular Friedel-Crafts Reaction Leading to a One-Pot Synthesis of Wrightiadione and Its Derivatives

Huan Zhang, Qi Wang, Lu Huang, Ziye Tian, Shunguang Zhang,* and Youlai Zhang*

*Tianjin Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Bioimaging, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, P.R. China.

Abstract

Wrightiadione has been shown to exhibit a broad range of biological activities. An efficient and straightforward synthetic method for generating wrightiadione and its derivatives which contain a unique tetracyclic isoflavone moiety was developed. This unprecedented one-pot route utilizes a wide spread of substrates through three-step tandem Riley oxidation/Friedel-Crafts reaction/oxidation with SeO2/FeCl3 in moderate yield.

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Published online: 1st April, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14428
■ Synthesis and Properties of Fused Triad Donors Composed of Two 1,3-Dithiole[5]radialenes and Extended Tetrathiafulvalene

Kohei Kagawa, Takayuki Higashi, Aya Yoshimura, and Yohji Misaki*

*Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University, 3 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8577, Japan

Abstract

Synthesis of fused triad donors composed of two 1,3-dithiole[5]radialenes and one vinyl-extended or thiophene-inserted teterathiafulvalene (5, 6) have been successfully synthesized. Both donors exhibited simultaneous eight-electron oxidation attributed to simultaneous oxidation of two extended 1,3-dithiole[5]radialene units.

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Published online: 30th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/REV-21-955
■ The Fascinating Chemistry of Mesoionic 4-Trifluoroacetyl-1,3-oxazolium-5-olates and Related Compounds

Ryosuke Saijo and Masami Kawase*

*Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Matsuyama University, 4-2 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8578, Japan

Abstract

This review illustrates the unexpected and unique transformation of mesoionic 4-trifluoroacetyl-1,3-oxazolium-5-olates (4-TFMK-münchnones) on treatment with different nucleophiles. A trifluoromethyl group that cannot be synthesized by the usual methods is incorporated in the products. The research discussed in this review is focused on the rich chemistry of 4-TFMK-münchnones. In particular, we highlight the recent advances in their use in contemporary organic synthesis, primarily of trifluoromethyl-substituted heterocycles. The chemistry of related mesoionic compounds is also discussed.

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Published online: 30th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14421
■ Secoiridoid Glucosides Esterified with a Phenolic Glucoside from Alstonia macrophylla

Atsuko Itoh, Eri Kawaguchi, Sayo Nishio, Kaori Tani, Misaki Uchigaki, Marina Nakamura, Toru Akita, Toyoyuki Nishi, and Takao Tanahashi*

*Kobe Pharmaceutical University, 4-19-1, Motoyamakita-machi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe 658-8558, Japan.

Abstract

Eleven novel secoiridoid glucosides, O-methylfrachinoside (1) and alstomacrosides A–J (2–11) were isolated, together with seventeen known compounds, from the dried twigs of Alstonia macrophylla. The structures of the new compounds were established on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic data. These compounds were commonly characterized as esters of secoxyloganin with a phenolic glucoside.

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Published online: 30th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14433
■ Acylative Desymmetrization of Glycerol Derivatives by Chiral DMAP Derivatives

Hiroki Mandai,* Kosuke Ashihara, Koichi Mitsudo, and Seiji Suga*

*Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gifu University of Medical Science, 4-3-3 Nijigaoka, Kani, Gifu, 509-0293

Abstract

An efficient enantioselective acylative desymmetrization of glycerol was developed by using a chiral DMAP derivatives 1e having a 1,1ʹ-binaphthyl unit. The reactions required only 0.1 mol% of the catalyst and showed moderate to good enantioselectivity (up to 94:6 er). Control experiments revealed that the first acylation of a glycerol derivative proceeded selectively rather than the second acylation to give diacylate.

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Published online: 30th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14443
■ Facile Preparation of 2-Aryl-3-iodopyrroles with N-Tosyl 4-Aryl-3-butyn-1-ylamines, I2, and tBuOK

Kaho Shibasaki, Hiroki Naruto, and Hideo Togo*

*Graduate School of Science, Chiba University, Yayoi-cho 1-33, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8522, Japan

Abstract

Treatment of N-tosyl 4-aryl-3-butyn-1-ylamines with I2 and K2CO3, followed by the reaction with tBuOK under mild conditions gave 2-aryl-3-iodopyrroles in good yields. The present approach is a one-pot method for the preparation of 2-aryl-3-iodopyrroles from N-tosyl 4-aryl-3-butyn-1-ylamines, which could be easily prepared from aryl iodides, N-(3-butyn-1-yl)phthalimides, and p-toluenesulfonyl chloride.

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Published online: 29th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/REV-20-SR(K)8
■ Recent Development on the Ring Transformation Reactions: Synthesis of Functionalized Benzenes, N-Heterocycles and Fused Ring Systems.

Priyanka B. Kole and Fateh V. Singh*

*Chemistry Division (SAS), VIT Chennai, Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Ring transformation reactions using 2H-pyran-2-ones as valuable synthetic precursor with several nucleophiles for designing numerous interesting scaffolds is a growing field in synthetic organic chemistry. 2H-Pyran-2-ones has tendency to act as very good Michael acceptor and hence functions as good electrophile. The scope of 2H-pyran-2-ones has been explored for the synthesis of various molecules owning significant biological importance. Additionally, their synthetic potential has been discovered for the construction of interesting photophysically active molecules. From this point of view, the development of simple and environmental benign ring transformation strategy is a dynamic research field until today. This short review describes an overview of the most recent advances in ring transformation of functionalized 2H-pyran-2-ones into valuable aromatic scaffolds like functionalized benzenes, N-heterocycles and fused ring systems.

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Published online: 29th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14420
■ Synthesis, Photochemical Properties, and Cytotoxicity of 10-Alkylphenazin-2(10H)-ones

Haruki Kohatsu, Shogo Kamo, Takuya Hosokai, Shinji Kamisuki, Yutaro Machida, Ryota Kobayashi, Tsuneomi Kawasaki, Kenji Ohgane, and Kouji Kuramochi*

*Department of Applied Biological Science, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan

Abstract

In the present study, the synthesis of a variety of 10-alkylphenazin-2(10H)-ones by oxidative coupling between N-alkylbenzene-1,2-diamine and 1,2,4-benzenetriol under an oxygen atmosphere was realized, and their photochemical and biological properties were investigated. 10-Methylphenazin-2(10H)-one, a reddish orange pigment, exhibited fluorescence in the visible light region upon exposure to ultraviolet light. Interestingly, the fluorescence from 10-methylphenazin-2(10H)-one consisted of two components. In addition, the cytotoxic evaluation of various synthetic compounds was performed. Among the compounds tested in this study, 10-methylphenazin-2(10H)-one exhibited the most selective cytotoxic activity against human cancer A549 cells compared to normal MRC-5 cells.

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Published online: 26th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-20-14390
■ Purification of High-Purity 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole by Two-Steps

Zengbing Zhao, Bo Chen, Lanxing Cheng,* Yili Zhao, Yongli Chai, and Shucheng Yang

*Henan Chemical Industry Research Institute Co., Zhengzhou, 450052, China

Abstract

High-purity 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (2-MBT) is prepared from crude 2-MBT by aniline method under high pressure by solvent crystallization and deep impurity removal. For the first step of toluene purification, the semi-finished 2-MBT with excellent purity and yield can be obtained when the temperature of toluene solution reaches 100 oC and the content of toluene is about 1.5 times of that of crude 2-MBT. For the second step of deep purification, the by-products of semi-finished 2-MBT could be further removed by Na2SO3 when the mass ratio of water, the 2-MBT and Na2SO3 is 2: 1: 0.12 and the reaction condition is under 100 oC for 0.75 h. As a result, the purity and yield of 2-MBT can reach 99.9% and 97.3%, respectively. The preparation of high-purity 2-MBT would further optimize the market demand and meet the quality standard requirements for the development of other pharmaceutical intermediates or fine chemicals. This strategy solves the current problem of purification 2-MBT, and develops a new process technology route for the production of high-purity 2-MBT.

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Published online: 26th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-S(K)74
■ Decisive Effects of C-N Axial Chirality of Intermediary Enolates on the Stereochemical Course of β-Lactam Formation from β-Branched α-Amino Acid Derivatives via Memory of Chirality

Ryuichi Hyakutake, Tomoyuki Yoshimura, Takahiro Sasamori, Norihiro Tokitoh, Kazuhiro Morisaki, and Takeo Kawabata*

*Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto, 611-0011, Japan

Abstract

Stereochemistry of β-lactam formation of β-branched β-amino acid derivatives via a MOC strategy was investigated. The 4-exo-trig cyclization of axially chiral enolates generated from l-threonine and l-allo-threonine derivatives proceeded predominately with inversion of the configuration at the newly formed tetrasubstituted carbon, irrespective of the chirality at the β-carbon of the β-lactam precursors. These results indicated that C–N axial chirality of the intermediary enolates generated from the α-amino acid derivatives has decisive effects on the stereochemical course of β-lactam formation even in the presence of an sp3-chiral center at the β-carbon.

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Published online: 26th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14435
■ Anti-Tobacco Mosaic Virus Isoindolin-1-ones from the Stems of Nicotiana Tabacum

Jian-Duo Zhang, Xin Liu, Li Xu, Jia-Rui Jiang, Le-Le Deng, Wen-Wu Yang, Xue-Mei Li, Guang-Yu Yang, Tao Zhou,* and Feng-Xian Yang*

*Technology Center, China Tobacco Yunnan Industrial Co., Ltd., Kunming, Yunnan 650231, China

Abstract

Three new (1-3) and three known (4-6) isoindolin-1-ones were isolated from the stems of Nicotiana tabacum. Their structures were determined by means of HRESIMS and extensive 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic studies. Compounds 1-3 were tested for their anti-tobacco mosaic virus (anti-TMV) activitiy. The results showed that compounds 1-3 showed high anti-TMV activity with inhibition rates of 42.6, 46.7 and 38.5% at the concentration of 20 μM, respectively. These rates are higher than that of ningnanmycin, a positive control.

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Published online: 25th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14422
■ Synthesis and Evaluation of Dendroamide A and Three Regioisomeric Analogs Having a Reversed Azole Ring as P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors

Takuji Magata, Yoshimi Hirokawa, Yuki Rokuhara, Ryota Nakayama, Rina Takahashi, Masashi Nogami, Yasuto Tai, Tomoki Imahori, Takanori Hashizume, and Naoyoshi Maezaki*

*Faculty of Pharmacy, Osaka Ohtani University, 3-11-1 Nishikiori-Kita, Tondabayashi, Osaka 584-8540, Japan

Abstract

We have synthesized dendroamide A and three new analogs having a differently oriented azole moiety to reveal the effect of the orientation of the azole rings on the P-glycoprotein inhibitory activity. The appropriate assembly of modified azole units and dimers from natural-type azole units is examined. Although linear trimers including a modified thiazole unit were hard to cyclize compared with a derivative containing a modified oxazole unit, the yields of cyclization were successfully improved by changing the reaction conditions or the position of ring closure. Evaluation of P-glycoprotein inhibitory activity also reported.

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Published online: 24th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14408
■ Copper Corrole Catalyzed Esterification of C(sp3)-H with Carboxylic Acids via Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling Reaction

Zhao-Yang Liu, Wei-Yu Peng, Waseem Akram, Jia-Wei Lai, Hao Zhang, and Hai-Yang Liu

*Department of Chemistry, The Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China

Abstract

Copper corrole complex was firstly used as catalyst for oxidative esterification of un-reactive C(sp3)-H bond of cyclic ether and carboxylic acid via cross dehydrogenative coupling (CDC) reaction using di-tert-butyl peroxide (DTBP) as oxidant. A wide range of carboxylic acids can react with cyclic ether with good to excellent yields, showing copper corrole is a new kind of promising catalyst for CDC reaction. Under gram-level test, the turnover number (TON) may achieve 8400 with 84% yield at only 0.01% catalyst loading, demonstrating its practical uses.

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Published online: 23rd March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-20-S(K)72
■ Claisen Rearrangement of 4-Allyloxy-1-p-Methyxy Benzylpyrazole and Synthesis of Pyrazole-Fused 7-Membered Lactones

Hayato Ichikawa,* Hiroki Takashima, and Shoichi Shimizu

*College of Industrial Technology, Nihon University, 1-2-1, Izumi-cho, Narashino, Chiba 275-8575, Japan

Abstract

Allyl 4-pyrazolyl ethers were subjected to the Claisen rearrangement that involved heating under microwave condition to prepare the corresponding products with regioselective allylation at 5-position of the pyrazoles in good yields. The rearrangement products were converted into 7-membered pyrazololactones having an oxygen atom at 4-position of pyrazole, via a hydroesterification reaction with Pd(OAc)2 and DPE-phos as ligand under 40 atm of CO/H2 (6:34) in moderate to excellent yields.

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Published online: 23rd March, 2021

Communication | Special issue | Prepress
DOI: 10.3987/COM-20-S(K)68
■ Chloroamidation of Alkenes Using Sodium Hypochlorite Pentahydrate and Its Application to Synthetic of Aziridines

Masayuki Kirihara,* Kouta Adachi, Yugo Sakamoto, Kazuki Tujimoto, Sho Yamahara, Ryoji Matsushima, Yukou Namba, Kosuke Sato, Takashi Kamada, Yoshikazu Kimura, and Shinobu Takizawa*

*The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, 8-1, Mihogaoka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan

Abstract

The reaction of alkenes with sodium hypochlorite pentahydrate (NaOCl·5H2O) and phosphoric acid (H3PO4) in nitrile solvents resulted in a chloroamidation reaction, producing -chloroamide derivatives in good yields without the use of a transition metal catalyst (up to 90%). N-Pivalazirizines were readily obtained from the resulting -chloroamide derivatives when they were reacted with lithium hexamethyldisilazide (LiHMDS).

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Published online: 23rd March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/REV-21-957
■ Synthesis and Structure−Activity Relationship Study of Intervenolin, an Antitumor and Anti-Helicobacter Pylori Quinolone Natural Product

Takumi Watanabe*

*Institute of Microbial Chemistry, Tokyo (BIKAKEN), 3-14-23 Kamiosaki Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021, Japan

Abstract

This review article overviews the chemistry and biology of intervenolin, a quinolone natural product bearing unusual substituents. Intervenolin was isolated as a modulator of tumor–stroma interactions, communication between tumor cells and surrounding normal cells to regulate tumor-associated events including proliferation. The synthesis of intervenolin by the author employs thiocyanate–isothiocyanate rearrangement and Suzuki–Miyaura cross coupling as key reactions, which was utilized in structure–activity relationship studies. The SAR studies generated analogs that are effective in vivo. Moreover, several intervenolin and analogs also showed anti-Helicobacter pylori activity. Mechanistic aspects of these biological activities, and synthetic study on structurally related natural products by Spring and co-workers are also discussed.

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Published online: 22nd March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14430
■ Rhodium(I) N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes as Catalysts for the Anti-Markovnikov Hydroaminations of Styrene

Yetkin Gök, Beyhan Yiğit, Özlem Özeroğlu Çelikal, and Murat Yiğit*

*Department of Chemistry and Chemical Process Technologies, Vocational School of Higher Education, Adiyaman University, 02040-Adıyaman, Turkey

Abstract

A series of new rhodium(I) complexes with benzimidazole based N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligand were synthesized by reactions of benzimidazolium salts with [Rh(OMe)COD]2. The characterization of rhodium(I) complexes with the general formula [RhCl(NHC)(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)] was done by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods. All the synthesized complexes were tested as catalysts in the intermolecular hydroamination reactions between styrene with aromatic amines in ionic liquid. All of these complexes tested here are catalytically active for the intermolecular hydroamination of styrene with aromatic amines in ionic liquid. The anti-Markovnikov addition products were obtained selectively by using 1 mol% of the rhodium complex.

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Published online: 18th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-20-S(K)55
■ Stereoselectivity of the Biginelli Reaction Catalyzed by Chiral Primary Amine: A Computational Study

Takayoshi Yoshimura, Maneeporn Puripat, Vudhichai Parasuk, and Miho Hatanaka*

*Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 223-8522, Japan

Abstract

The Biginelli reaction catalyzed by a chiral compound is one of the most effective ways to form bioactive heterocycle compounds. High enantioselectivity was obtained using primary amine with a chiral diamine backbone as a chiral catalyst. To elucidate the origin of the enantioselectivity, we investigated the reaction pathways of this catalytic reaction using the density functional theory. We also focused on the transition states of the rate-determining step leading different stereoisomers. The rate-determining step was the proton transfer process accompanying the cyclization of the substrate, which was mediated by the amide moiety of the catalyst, and the orientation of the amide moiety was the reason for the enantioselectivity.

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Published online: 15th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-20-S(K)50
■ Fasciospyrinadinone and Fasciospyrinadinol, Novel 3-Alkylpyridine Sesquiterpenoids from An Indonesian Marine Sponge, as Selective Growth Inhibitors of the Cancer Cells Under Nutrient Starvation

Hirokazu Matsumoto, Tomoya Hisa, Kazunari Toda, Ryosuke Ishida, Andi Setiawan, Masayoshi Arai, and Naoyuki Kotoku*

*College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Nojihigashi, Kusatsu, Shiga, 525-8577, Japan

Abstract

On the guidance of the bioassay using PANC-1 cells adapted to the glucose starvation, two novel pyridine sesquiterpenoids named fasciospyrinadinone (1) and fasciospyrinadinol (2) were isolated from the Indonesian marine sponge of Petrosaspongia sp. The chemical structures of the compounds were established on the basis of the 1D and 2D NMR spectra data. Then, we accomplished the first total syntheses of 1 and 2. Compound 1 showed selective growth inhibitory activity against PANC-1 cells adapted to glucose starvation, with IC50 value of 13 µM.

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Published online: 15th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-20-S(K)73
■ Large-Scale Synthesis of Thio-Glucose-Conjugated Chlorin E6 for Photodynamic Therapy

Akihiro Nomoto,* Hiroaki Yamaguchi, Masato Masuda, Keisuke Hyakumura, Shintaro Kodama, Tomohiro Osaki, Yoshiharu Okamoto, Mamoru Tanaka, Hiromi Kataoka, Atsushi Narumi, Tomokazu Yoshimura, Shigenobu Yano, and Akiya Ogawa

*Engineering, Department of Applied chemistry, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka 593-8531, Japan

Abstract

Chlorin e6 is a heterocycle exhibiting spectral absorption in the 600–700 nm wavelength range used for photodynamic therapy (PDT). Herein, a sugar-conjugated chlorin e6 derivative was synthesized on a large scale. An alkyl spacer was fabricated by controlling the alkylation conditions between the thio-sugar and chlorin e6 and thio-glucose-conjugated chlorin e6 was successfully synthesized.

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Published online: 12th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/REV-20-SR(K)6
■ Combined Brønsted-Base-Mediated Direct C-H Carboxylation of Heteroarenes with Co2

Masanori Shigeno,* Keita Sasaki, Kazuya Hanasaka, Itsuki Tohara, Kanako Nozawa-Kumada, and Yoshinori Kondo*

*Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Science, Tohoku University, 6-3 Aobayama, Sendai 980-8578, Japan

Abstract

This review article summarizes that the combined Brønsted-base system comprising LiO-t-Bu, CsF, and 18-crown-6 efficiently proceeds the direct carboxylation of electron-rich heteroarenes, such as benzothiophene and benzofuran, with CO2. Good functional group compatibility is displayed, allowing the use of Me, MeO, halogen, CN, ketone, and amide moieties. 3-Substituted indoles are also used for C-2 carboxylation, while double-carboxylation of 2-alkylheteroarenes is achieved by LiO-t-Bu and CsF.

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Published online: 12th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-20-S(K)71
■ Gold-Catalyzed Formal [3+2]Cycloaddition of p-Quinones and 1-Phenylpropenes in Ionic Liquid: Environmentally Friendly and Stereoselective Synthesis of Benzofuran Neolignans

Nobuyoshi Morita,* Kanae Ikeda, Hitomi Chiaki, Ryuto Araki, Kosaku Tanaka III, Yoshimitsu Hashimoto, and Osamu Tamura*

*Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Showa Pharmaceutical University, 3-3165, Higashi-tamagawagakuen, Machida, Tokyo 194-8543, Japan

Abstract

Gold(III)-catalyzed formal [3+2] cycloaddition of p-quinones with 1-phenylpropenes in an ionic liquid, [EMIM][NTf2], enabled environmentally friendly, stereoselective synthesis of 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran neolignans in good yields. Moreover, the recycle of tThe gold catalyst in /ionic liquid was achievedcould be recycled at least five times, affording 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran in good yields.

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Published online: 11th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14427
■ A New Chromone Derivative from Endophytic Fungus Xylaria sp. ECN212

Ken-ichi Nakashima,* Junko Tomida, Yoshiaki Kawamura, and Makoto Inoue

*Laboratory of Medicinal Resources, School of Pharmacy, Aichi Gakuin University, 1-100 Kusumoto-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8650, Japan

Abstract

A new chromone derivative as well as four known polyketides were isolated from cultures of the endophytic fungus Xylaria sp. ECN212. The structure of the new compound was determined by extensive spectroscopic analyses. Furthermore, the absolute configuration of the new compound was established by comparison of experimental and calculated electronic circular dichroism data. The new compound is a related compound of xylariacetal, isolated from Xylaria sp. ECN8 in our previous study.

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Published online: 9th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-20-S(K)70
■ Stereoselective Synthesis of (2s,3r)- and (2s,3s)- 2-Amino-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3-Hydroxypropanoic Acid

Yoko Yasuno, Shunsuke Yamaguchi, Yuma Karita, Kenta Sakai, Hironori Okamura, Atsushi Nakayama, and Tetsuro Shinada*

*Graduate School of Science, Osaka City University, Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-8585, Japan

Abstract

(2S,3R)- and (2S,3S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-
hydroxypropanoic acids (ADHP) are often found in an unusual amino acid component of phomopsin B, ustiloxins, RA-IV, and MPC1001B. Herein, we would like to report stereoselective synthesis of (2S,3R)- and (2S,3S)-ADHP equivalents for the synthesis of ADHP containing natural products. The synthesis is characterized by the stereocontrolled construction of the (2S,3R)- and (2S,3S)-stereocenters starting from Garner’s aldehyde as a common starting material.

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Published online: 9th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14424
■ Synthesis and Cytotoxicity Properties of Some Novel Functionalized 2-{2-[(4-Oxo-4H-chromen-3-yl)methylene]hydrazinyl}-1,3-selenazoles

Tarik E. Ali,* Mohammed A. Assiri, and Hanaa R. Aboelwafa

*Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

A series of novel functionalized 1,3-selenazoles bearing 4-oxo-4H-chromen-3-yl moiety was constructed by Hantzsch-type condensation reaction. The methodology depended on the cyclization of N-[(4-oxo-4H-chromen-3-yl)methylene]selenosemicarbazide with bis-halogen and α-halocarbonyl compounds in DMF. The structures of the synthesized compounds were assigned based on the spectral tools. The cytotoxicity properties of the products were evaluated. Both compounds 9 and 11 showed significant cytotoxic properties against HCT-116, Hep-G2, A-549 and MCF-7 cancer cell lines.

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Published online: 5th March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-20-S(K)59
■ On the Order of Addition of Sodium Dispersion in Reductive Diborations of Stilbene and 1,2-Diphenylcyclopropane

Shuo Wang, Atsushi Kaga, and Hideki Yorimitsu*

*Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Sakyo, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan

Abstract

Two extreme methods to add sodium dispersion were investigated in the 1,2-diboration of stilbene and the ring-opening 1,3-diboration of 1,2-diphenylcyclopropane on a 20-mmol scale. Method 1 denotes that a substrate is added to a mixture of sodium dispersion and a boron electrophile. Method 2 denotes that sodium dispersion is slowly added to a mixture of a substrate and a boron electrophile. In these four cases, no significant differences were observed in the yields of the products and their syn/anti ratios, except for the diboration of stilbene by Method 1, wherein aggregation of sodium dispersion in the flask and 5% recovery of stilbene were observed. This information would be helpful in performing sodium-dispersion-mediated transformations on a large scale.

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Published online: 3rd March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-21-14426
■ One-Pot and Three-Component Synthesis of Some Novel Functionalized Chromonyl Pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines as Anticancer Agents

Tarik E. Ali,* Mohammed A. Assiri, Ali A. Shati, Mohammad Y. Alfaifi, Serag Eldin I. Elbehairi, and Attalla F. El-Kott

*Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Roxy, Cairo, Egypt

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A facile and efficient method for the construction of functionalized chromonyl pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines via a one-pot, three-component reaction of 6-aminothiouracil and 4,6-diaminopyrimidine-2(1H)-thione with 4-oxo-4H-chromene-3-carboxaldehyde in the presence of different nitrile active methylene compounds in distillated water at 70 oC without using a catalyst was achieved. The methodology displayed excellent yields and simple workup procedure. The targeted compounds were assessed for their in vitro anticancer activity against mammary gland breast cancer cell line (MCF-7), liver cancer (HepG-2), and human colon cancer (HCT-116) by using sulphorhodamine B assay (SRB) method, while doxorubicin, was utilized as standard reference drug. Compounds 4b and 6a were the best potent cytotoxic agents towards liver (HepG-2) and colon (HCT-116) compared with doxorubicin as a reference drug with IC50 values ranging from 1.1 to 1.8 μg/mL.

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Published online: 1st March, 2021

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DOI: 10.3987/COM-20-S(K)63
■ Design and Synthesis of Novel Orexin Antagonists via Structural Simplification of the Morphinan Skeleton

Sayaka Ohrui,* Yoko Irukayama-Tomobe, Yukiko Ishikawa, Masashi Yanagisawa, and Hiroshi Nagase

*C1232 Kanagawa Science Park R & D Building, Research Foundation ITSUU Laboratory, 3-2-1 Sakado, Takatsu-ku, 213-0012 Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

Abstract

Herein, we report novel orexin antagonists with a spiro-type piperidine skeleton designed and synthesized via removal of the unnecessary sites of orexin 1 receptor (OX1R) antagonists with a morphinan skeleton for binding to OX1R. In addition, while decahydroisoquinoline compounds with an A-ring did not show antagonistic activity for OX1R, spiro-type piperidine compounds with a dihydroindene structure showed antagonistic activities. This suggests that the lipophilic site corresponding to the A-ring of the morphinan skeleton is important for determining the antagonistic activity toward OX1R.

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