Free-radical rearrangement of N-chloro-amides: A synthesis of lactones

1965 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 747 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALJ Beckwith ◽  
JE Goodrich
Keyword(s):  
Free Radical ◽  
Hydrogen Atom Transfer ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Cuprous Chloride ◽  
Radical Chain ◽  
Catalysed Reaction ◽  
Subsequent Hydrolysis ◽  
Reaction Proceeds ◽  
Intramolecular Hydrogen ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

Ultraviolet irradiation of N-chlorohexanamide with subsequent hydrolysis of the crude product affords the lactones of 4- and 5-hydroxyhexanoic acids in yields of 49% and 15% respectively. Similar results were obtained using a variety of N-chloro-amides, which were conveniently prepared in high yield by the bromine-catalysed reaction of primary amides with t-butyl hypochlorite. It is suggested that the reaction proceeds by a free-radical chain mechanism involving intramolecular hydrogen-atom transfer in amide radicals formed by dissociation of the N-Cl bond. A similar transformation of N-chloro-amides may be induced by their treatment with cuprous chloride in carbon tetrachloride.

Studies on electro-oxidation of lignin and lignin model compounds. Part 2: N-Hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI)-mediated indirect electro-oxidation of non-phenolic lignin model compounds

Holzforschung ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Takumi Shiraishi ◽  
Toshiyuki Takano ◽  
Hiroshi Kamitakahara ◽  
Fumiaki Nakatsubo
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Atom Transfer ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Cyclic Voltammogram ◽  
Model Compounds ◽  
Lignin Model Compounds ◽  
Lignin Model Compound ◽  
Reaction Proceeds ◽  
Lignin Model ◽  
Electro Oxidation ◽  
High Yields

Abstract The N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI)-mediated indirect electro-oxidation of non-phenolic lignin model compounds has been investigated for selective Cα-carbonylation of lignin. A cyclic voltammogram of NHPI in 0.1 M LiClO4/CH3CN with 2,6-lutidine interpreted that NHPI can act as a mediator in the indicated process in the range 0.5–0.8 V vs. Ag/Ag+. The corresponding Cα-carbonyl compounds was obtained in high yields (85–97%) in the case of the monomer 1-(4-ethoxy-3-methoxyphenyl) ethanol in 0.1 M LiClO4/CH3CN or 0.1 M LiClO4/(CH3CN/H2O=7/3) with a small amount of 2,6-lutidine at 0.7 V vs. Ag/Ag+. The processing of the dimeric lignin model compound (4-ethoxy-3-methoxyphenylglycerol-β-guaiacyl ether) also gave the corresponding Cα-carbonyl compound in high yield (88–92%). The reaction proceeds through hydrogen atom transfer in the NHPI-mediated electro-oxidation. On the other hand, the direct electro-oxidation and indirect electro-oxidation mediated by ABTS [2,2′-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate)] of the dimeric compound preferentially gave the corresponding Cα-Cβ cleavage product in low or moderate yields (5–40%). The conclusion is that NHPI is an excellent mediator for selective Cα-carbonylation of non-phenolic β-O-4 structures in lignin in electronic mediator system.

On the electron transfer and hydrogen atom abstraction mechanism for 1-benzyl-1,4-dihydronicotinamide reduction of benzoquinones

1990 ◽  
Vol 68 (10) ◽  
pp. 1662-1667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis D. Tanner ◽  
Abdelmajid Kharrat ◽  
H. Oumar-Mahamat
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Hydrogen Atom ◽  
Hydrogen Atom Transfer ◽  
Chain Process ◽  
Single Electron Transfer ◽  
Second Order Reaction ◽  
Radical Chain ◽  
Radical Reduction ◽  
Radical Chain Process

The reduction of p-benzoquinone (BQ) by 1-benzyl-1,4-dihydronicotinamide (BNAH) proceeds by a free-radical chain mechanism initiated by single electron transfer (SET). In dry deoxygenated acetonitrile, the chain, whose propagation steps contain a SET–hydrogen atom transfer sequence, could be inhibited by dinitrobenzene and initiated by di-tert-butylperoxyoxalate. The reduction does not follow second-order reaction kinetics. The fractional order of each reactant was found to be 0.80 and 1.36 for BNAH and BQ, respectively. The AG0 values for both the initiation and the propagation steps were evaluated electro-chemically (CV) and were found to be of a reasonable magnitude to sustain a free-radical chain process. Keywords: 1-benzyl-1,4-dihydronicotinamide, p-benzoquinone, free radical, reduction.

scholarly journals Steric and Electronic Effects in the Synthesis and Regioselective Hydrolysis of Unsymmetrical Imides

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (12) ◽  
pp. 1854 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Shang ◽  
Aysa Pourvali ◽  
James R. Cochrane ◽  
Craig A. Hutton
Keyword(s):  
Carboxylic Acid ◽  
Carboxylic Acids ◽  
Trifluoroacetic Acid ◽  
Coupling Reaction ◽  
Pivalic Acid ◽  
Electronic Effects ◽  
Subsequent Hydrolysis ◽  
Reaction Proceeds ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Regioselective Hydrolysis

The AgI-promoted coupling reaction of thioamides and carboxylic acids is shown to be a useful method for the generation of unsymmetrical imides. The reaction proceeds efficiently with unhindered and electron-rich or neutral coupling partners, but not with hindered thioamides (such as thiopivalamides) or electron deficient thioamides (such as trifluorothioacetamides). Intriguingly, thioformamides are also ineffective coupling partners, despite having minimal steric or electronic influence. Hindered carboxylic acid coupling partners (such as pivalic acid) are tolerated, but electron deficient acids, such as trifluoroacetic acid, are ineffective coupling partners. Furthermore, an interplay of both steric and electronic effects is observed in the subsequent hydrolysis of unsymmetrical imides. Imides with a dimethoxybenzoyl group give high regioselectivity upon hydrolysis, favouring cleavage of the distal acyl group. Imides with a p-nitrobenzoyl or pivaloyl group give reversed selectivity, favouring cleavage of the proximal acyl group.

Synthesis of Spongidine A, D and Petrosaspongiolide L Methyl Ester Using Pyridine C-H Functionalization

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Bartels ◽  
Manuela Weber ◽  
Mathias Christmann
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Methyl Ester ◽  
Hydrogen Atom ◽  
Phospholipase A2 ◽  
Late Stage ◽  
Hydrogen Atom Transfer ◽  
Ring System ◽  
Tetracyclic Core ◽  
Intramolecular Hydrogen ◽  
Phospholipase A2 Inhibitors

<div>An efficient strategy for the synthesis of the potent phospholipase A2 inhibitors spongidine A and D is presented. The tetracyclic core of the natural products was assembled via an intramolecular hydrogen atom transfer‐initiated Minisci reaction. A divergent late‐stage functionalization of the tetracyclic ring system was also used to achieve a concise synthesis of petrosaspongiolide L methyl ester.</div>

Sulfamides Direct Radical-Mediated Chlorination of Aliphatic C–H Bonds

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Short ◽  
Mina Shehata ◽  
Matthew Sanders ◽  
Jennifer Roizen
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Atom ◽  
Transfer Reaction ◽  
Hydrogen Atom Transfer ◽  
Chain Propagation ◽  
Propagation Mechanism ◽  
Atom Transfer ◽  
Radical Chain ◽  
Radical Intermediates ◽  
Transfer Processes ◽  
Unusual Position

Sulfamides guide intermolecular chlorine transfer to gamma-C(sp<sup>3</sup>) centers. This unusual position-selectivity arises because accessed sulfamidyl radical intermediates engage in otherwise rare 1,6-hydrogen-atom transfer processes. The disclosed chlorine-transfer reaction relies on a light-initiated radical chain-propagation mechanism to oxidize C(sp<sup>3</sup>)-H bonds.

Sulfamides Direct Radical-Mediated Chlorination of Aliphatic C–H Bonds

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Short ◽  
Mina Shehata ◽  
Matthew Sanders ◽  
Jennifer Roizen
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Atom ◽  
Transfer Reaction ◽  
Hydrogen Atom Transfer ◽  
Chain Propagation ◽  
Propagation Mechanism ◽  
Atom Transfer ◽  
Radical Chain ◽  
Radical Intermediates ◽  
Transfer Processes ◽  
Unusual Position

Sulfamides guide intermolecular chlorine transfer to gamma-C(sp<sup>3</sup>) centers. This unusual position-selectivity arises because accessed sulfamidyl radical intermediates engage in otherwise rare 1,6-hydrogen-atom transfer processes. The disclosed chlorine-transfer reaction relies on a light-initiated radical chain-propagation mechanism to oxidize C(sp<sup>3</sup>)-H bonds.

Catalyst- and Silane- Controlled Enantioselective Hydrofunctionalization of Alkenes by Cobalt-Catalyzed Hydrogen Atom Transfer and Radical-Polar Crossover

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kousuke Ebisawa ◽  
Kana Izumi ◽  
Yuka Ooka ◽  
Hiroaki Kato ◽  
Sayori Kanazawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Atom ◽  
Absolute Configuration ◽  
Kinetic Resolution ◽  
Hydrogen Atom Transfer ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Atom Transfer ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Radical Chain ◽  
Radical Chain Reaction

Catalytic enantioselective synthesis of tetrahydrofurans, which are found in the structures of many biologically active natural products, via a transition-metal catalyzed-hydrogen atom transfer (TM-HAT) and radical-polar crossover (RPC) mechanism is described herein. Hydroalkoxylation of non-conjugated alkenes proceeded efficiently with excellent enantioselectivity (up to 94% ee) using a suitable chiral cobalt catalyst, <i>N</i>-fluoro-2,4,6-collidinium tetrafluoroborate, and diethylsilane. Surprisingly, absolute configuration of the product was highly dependent on the steric hindrance of the silane. Slow addition of the silane, the dioxygen effect in the solvent, thermal dependency, and DFT calculation results supported the unprecedented scenario of two competing selective mechanisms. For the less-hindered diethylsilane, a high concentration of diffused carbon-centered radicals invoked diastereoenrichment of an alkylcobalt(III) intermediate by a radical chain reaction, which eventually determined the absolute configuration of the product. On the other hand, a more hindered silane resulted in less opportunity for radical chain reaction, instead facilitating enantioselective kinetic resolution during the late-stage nucleophilic displacement of the alkylcobalt(IV) intermediate.

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