Pd-mediated Coupling Reaction Research Articles

Structures, optical properties, and DFT investigation of disilane-bridged σ‒π frameworks

Introduction of Si‒Si σ bond into π-conjugated compounds expands the conjugated system through σ‒π interaction. In this work, disilane-bridged cyclic and linear σ‒π frameworks were synthesized by Pd-mediated coupling reaction between hydrosilane and 1,4-diiodobenzene. Their molecular structures were confirmed by NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The photophysical properties in n-hexane and in the crystalline state were investigated and theoretical calculations were carried out for additional evaluation. We considered cyclic and linear σ‒π conjugation evidenced in this study.

Investigation of Halogenated Furanones As Inhibitors of Quorum sensing-regulated Bioluminescence in Vibrio Harveyi

Aim: Vibrio harveyi is a Gram-negative marine bacterium that is a model system in the study of quorum sensing (QS). V. harveyi uses multichannel QS, mediated by three signaling molecules. The aim of this study was to synthesize and screen a diverse series of furanones for their potential to inhibit V. harveyi quorum sensing. Materials & methods: A library of halogenated furanones was prepared and derivatized using standard Pd-mediated coupling reactions and subsequently evaluated for their effects on V. harveyi bioluminescence. Results & conclusion: Several furanones inhibited QS-regulated bioluminescence, with gem-dichlorofuranone and tribromofuranone compounds proving especially effective. Importantly, a number of compounds were effective inhibitors of V. harveyi bioluminescence but did not have an impact on bacterial growth.

Self-Aggregation abilities of synthetic bacteriochlorophyll-d analogs bearing a propargyl- or benzyl-type alcohol

The propargyl- or benzyl-type alcoholic moiety attached chlorophyll-a derivatives have been synthesized via Pd-mediated coupling reactions. These compounds could act as models of bacteriochlorophyll molecules in the main light-harvesting antenna (chlorosome) of photosynthetic green bacteria. Their self-aggregation abilities were investigated in less polar organic solvents.

(Invited) Large π-Extended Carbon Crowns and Cylinders As Conjugated Segments of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Carbon exists as a variety of nanometer-sized allotropes, such as 0D fullerenes, 1D carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and 2D graphene. So far, it is still a great challenge to construct CNTs with a fixed length and diameter-specified single-chirality.1-2 In this talk, we will discuss synthesis and properties of a series of novel large π-extended molecular carbon crowns and cylinders as a finite model of single-walled CNTs, including TCR, HCR, and their C60 complexes et al.3 The nanographene HBC unit can be facilely embedded into cycloparaphenylene rings by Pd-mediated coupling reactions and the structure can be confirmed by crystal structure.2 Their macrocyclic structures of these nanocarbons have also been characterized using various physical methods, including NMR, STM, PL, crystallographic analysis. The photophysical properties of these molecules are studied in solution and explained by theoretical calculations. In addition, the ring-shaped structure can be inserted into a poly(para-phenylene) backbone as a polymeric segment (PS1) of single-walled CNTs.4 PS1 is achieved by a rationally designed synthesis of a bifunctionalized cyclo-para-phenylene monomer, followed by inserting these ring-shaped units into the conjugated poly(para-phenylene) chain. All these π-extended nanocarbons can provide new insight for the development of bottom-up syntheses of uniform carbon nanotube segments and potential applications in electron- and hole-transport devices.

Synthesis of the CYP24A1 major metabolite of 2α-[2-(tetrazol-2-yl)ethyl]-1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3

Previously, we found that 2α-[2-(tetrazol-2-yl)ethyl]-1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (AH-1) showed higher osteocalcin promoter transactivation activity in human osteosarcoma (HOS) cells and a greater therapeutic effect on ovariectomized (OVX) rats for enhancing bone mineral density than those of 1α,25(OH)2D3 without hypercalcemic side effects in vivo. Although CYP24A1 catalyzes multi-step oxidations toward the CD-ring side chain of the active vitamin D3 [1α,25(OH)2D3], the CYP24A1-dependent metabolism of AH-1 tended to stop at the first step hydroxylation at the C24-position of AH-1. Interestingly, the metabolite 24-hydroxy-AH-1 [24(OH)AH-1] showed potent VDR binding affinity, and the new chiral center of the 24-position might be the 24R configuration compared with the process of the natural 1α,25(OH)2D3 catabolism. This time, (24R)-2α-[2-(tetrazol-2-yl)ethyl]-1α,24,25-trihydroxyvitamin D3 [(24R-OH)AH-1] was synthesized as a candidate for the major metabolite of AH-1 using the Trost Pd-mediated coupling reaction between A-ring and CD-ring precursors to identify the metabolite and evaluate its biological activity. We confirmed that the CYP24A1-dependent major metabolite of AH-1 was (24R-OH)AH-1 by HPLC analyses.

Synthesis and Biological Activity of 1α,2α,25-Trihydroxyvitamin D<sub>3</sub>: Active Metabolite of 2α-(3-Hydroxypropoxy)-1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D<sub>3</sub> by Human CYP3A4

Our previous studies revealed that recombinant human CYP3A4 converted 2α-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (O2C3), which was a more potent binder to vitamin D receptor (VDR) than the natural hormone, 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1α,25(OH)2D3, 1), to 1α,2α,25-trihydroxyvitamin D3 (2). Here, we synthesized 2 using the Trost Pd-mediated coupling reaction between an A-ring precursor and a CD-ring bromoolefin and evaluated its preliminary biological activity. We found that metabolite 2 from O2C3 was still active as a VDR ligand while maintaining human VDR binding affinity (27.3% of 1α,25(OH)2D3) and HL-60 cell differentiation activity (62% of 1α,25(OH)2D3).

Synthesis and Biological Activities of 1α,4α,25- and 1α,4β,25-Trihydroxyvitamin D<sub>3</sub> and Their Metabolism by Human CYP24A1 and UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase

A previous report has demonstrated the existence of a C4-hydroxylated vitamin D(2) metabolite in serum of rats treated with pharmacological doses of vitamin D(2). However, the biological significance and metabolic fate of this metabolite have not been described. To explore its potential biological activities, we therefore synthesized 1α,4α,25-trihydroxyvitamin D(3) and its diastereoisomer, 1α,4β,25-trihydroxyvitamin D(3), using Trost Pd-mediated coupling reaction, and studied their vitamin D receptor (VDR) binding affinity, osteocalcin promoter transactivation activity, and their further metabolism by human CYP24A1 as well as by human liver microsomal fraction based on CYP- and UDP-glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs)-reactions.

Synthesis of 7-( E)-alkenyl-4-amino-3-quinolinecarbonitriles via Pd-mediated Heck, Stille, and Suzuki reactions

A regio- and stereoselective synthesis of 7-( E)-alkenyl-4-amino-3-quinolinecarbonitriles via Pd-mediated coupling reactions was developed. The comparison and optimization of stereoselectivity of the Heck, Stille, and Suzuki reactions of 7-bromo or 7-triflate-3-quinolinecarbonitrile are described. Compound 7 and 10 were potent inhibitors of Src kinase and Raf/Mek activity, respectively.

Tailoring a Bacteriochlorin Building Block with Cationic, Amphipathic, or Lipophilic Substituents

Bacteriochlorins are attractive candidates for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of diverse medical indications owing to their strong absorption in the near-infrared (NIR) region, but their use has been stymied by lack of access to stable, synthetically malleable molecules. To overcome these limitations, a synthetic free base 3,13-dibromobacteriochlorin (BC-Br(3)Br(13)) has been exploited as a building block in the synthesis of diverse bacteriochlorins via Pd-mediated coupling reactions (Sonogashira, Suzuki, and reductive carbonylation). Each bacteriochlorin is stable to adventitious dehydrogenation by virtue of the presence of a geminal dimethyl group in each pyrroline ring. The target bacteriochlorins bear cationic, lipophilic, or amphipathic substituents at the 3- and 13- (beta-pyrrolic) positions. A dicarboxybacteriochlorin was converted to amide derivatives via the intermediate diacid chloride. A diformylbacteriochlorin was subjected to reductive amination to give aminomethyl derivatives. A set of 3,5-disubstituted aryl groups bearing lipophilic or amphipathic groups was introduced via Suzuki coupling. Altogether 22 free base bacteriochlorins have been prepared. Eight aminoalkylbacteriochlorins were quaternized with methyl iodide at two or four amine sites per molecule, which resulted in water solubility. Each bacteriochlorin exhibits a Q(y) absorption band in the range of 720-772 nm. The ability to introduce a wide variety of peripheral functional groups makes these bacteriochlorins attractive candidates for diverse applications in photomedicine including PDT in the NIR region.

Microbial hydroxylation of o-bromophenylacetic acid: synthesis of 4-substituted-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans

Microbial hydroxylation of o-bromophenylacetic acid provided 2-bromo-5-hydroxyphenylacetic acid. This enabled a route to the key intermediate 4-bromo-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran for synthesizing a melatonin receptor agonist and sodium hydrogen exchange compounds. Pd-mediated coupling reactions of 4-bromo-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran provided easy access to the 4-substituted-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans.

Accessing the near-infrared spectral region with stable, synthetic, wavelength-tunable bacteriochlorins

The near-infrared (NIR) spectral region has been comparatively under-utilized for diverse materials and medical applications owing to the lack of chromophores that afford stability, solubility, synthetic malleability, and tunable photophysical features. Bacteriochlorins are attractive candidates in this regard; however, preparation via modification of naturally occurring bacteriochlorophylls or reduction of porphyrins or chlorins has proved cumbersome. To overcome such limitations, a dibromobacteriochlorin (BC-Br3Br13) was prepared de novo by the acid-catalyzed condensation of an 8-bromodihydrodipyrrin-acetal. BC-Br3Br13 bears (1) a geminal dimethyl group in each reduced ring to block adventitious dehydrogenation, and (2) bromo groups at the 3- and 13-positions for further chemical modifications. BC-Br3Br13 was subjected to four types of Pd-mediated coupling reaction (Suzuki, Stille, Sonogashira, dehalogenation) to give bacteriochlorins bearing substituents at the 3- and 13-positions (phenyl, vinyl, acetyl, phenylethynyl), and a benchmark bacteriochlorin lacking such substituents. The 3,13-divinylbacteriochlorin was transformed to the 3,13-diformylbacteriochlorin. Depending on the substituents at the 3- and 13-positions, the position of the long-wavelength absorption maximum (Qy(0,0) band) lies between 713 and 771 nm, the fluorescence emission maximum lies between 717 and 777 nm, and the fluorescence quantum yield ranges from 0.15 to 0.070. The ability to introduce a wide variety of functional groups via Pd-mediated coupling reactions and the tunable absorption and emission spectral properties suggest that synthetic bacteriochlorins are viable candidates for a wide variety of photochemical applications.

Synthesis of Highly Oxygenated Biphenyl Derivative in an Optically Active Form through Palladium-Mediated Intramolecular Biaryl Coupling Reaction

Optically active 6,6'-dihydroxymethyl-2,2'-3,3'-4,4'-hexamethoxybiphenyl (1) was prepared via the Pd-mediated biaryl coupling reaction of a phenyl benzoate derivative and the following enantioselective lactone opening reaction.

Regioselective 15-bromination and functionalization of a stable synthetic bacteriochlorin.

5-Methoxy-8,8,18,18-tetramethyl-2,12-di-p-tolylbacteriochlorin (MeO-BC) undergoes regioselective electrophilic bromination with NBS to give the 15-bromo analogue (MeO-BC-Br15) in 85% yield. By contrast, the bacteriochlorin lacking the 5-methoxy group (8,8,18,18-tetramethyl-2,12-di-p-tolylbacteriochlorin, H-BC) gives a mixture of two monobromo- and two dibromobacteriochlorins. Deuterium exchange of both bacteriochlorins (H-BC and MeO-BC) in acidic media (TFA-d) occurs preferentially at the beta-pyrrole positions (3, 13) > unhindered meso-positions (5, 15 for H-BC; 15 for MeO-BC) > hindered meso-positions (10, 20). The 15-bromo-5-methoxybacteriochlorin MeO-BC-Br15 was subjected to three types of Pd-mediated coupling reactions (Suzuki, Sonogashira, Hartwig-Buchwald) to give six bacteriochlorins bearing functional groups at the 15-position (49% to 85% yield). The groups include 4-(tert-butoxycarbonylmethoxy)phenyl, 4-pyridyl, 3,5-diformylphenyl, phenylethynyl, TIPS-ethynyl, and N-benzamido. The presence of the 15-ethynyl moiety shifts the position of the long-wavelength Qy band from 732 nm to approximately 753 nm. The ability to introduce a range of groups at a specific site enables synthetic bacteriochlorins to be tailored for a variety of applications.

A Scaffold Approach to 3,6,8-Trisubstituted Flavones

An efficient synthetic approach to 3,6,8-trisubstituted flavone scaffolds has been developed based on Pd-mediated coupling reactions.

TOWARD EFFICIENT ELECTRON-TRANSPORTING AND BLUE-EMITTING MATERIALS FOR ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES: STRUCTURE AND PHOTOLUMINESCENT PROPERTIES OF SILOLE DERIVATIVES

The potential blue-emitting as well as electron-transporting materials, 2,5-bis(3,5-trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,1-dimethyl-3,4-diphenylsilole (silole = silacyclopentadiene) (1) and 2,5-bis(3,5-trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,1-diphenyl-3,4-diphenylsilole (2), were synthesized by the Pd-mediated cross coupling reaction of corresponding bis(pheny-lethynyl)silanes with 1-bromo-3,5-trifluoromethylbenzene via intramolecular reductive cyclization. The structure of 2 was established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. In crystal structure, the dihedral angle between the functionalized phenyl groups containing CF3 at 2,5-position and central silole ring is about 48.70(6)°, showing the diminution of effective conjugation. These compounds exhibited high thermal stability without degradation up to 200°C. The absorption and photoluminescent properties, and cyclic voltametry have been evaluated. Compounds 1 and 2 in thin films showed intense blue emissions at 464–473 nm, respectively, in photoluminescence (PL). In electrochemistry, the reduction potential of 1 and 2 were at -1.92 and -1.81 V, respectively. The presence of substituents at 2,5′ — and/or 1,1′ — positions of siloe ring affected the LUMO energy levels through σ*–π* conjugation.

Total Synthesis of (+)‐Tanikolide, a Toxic and Antifungal δ‐Lactone, Utilizing Bromoalkene Intermediates Conveniently Synthesized from Vicinal Dibromoalkane by Regioselective Elimination.

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Total synthesis of (+)-tanikolide, a toxic and antifungal δ-lactone, utilizing bromoalkene intermediates conveniently synthesized from vicinal dibromoalkane by regioselective elimination

Stereoselective total synthesis of (+)-tanikolide, a bioactive δ-lactone marine natural product, was successfully accomplished by using regioselective HBr elimination reaction of 3-acyloxy-1,2-dibromoalkanes, Pd-mediated coupling reaction, and the Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation as key steps.

Synthesis and properties of oligodeoxyribonucleotides containing the new base pairs, Im-N(O):Na-O(N) and Im-O(N):Na-N(O), with the ability to form four hydrogen bonds.

Previously, we synthesized oligodeoxyribonucleotides (ODNs) containing novel base pairing motif consisting of tricyclic nucleosides, Im-N(O) and Im-O(N), with the ability to form four hydrogen bonds (H-bonds). When the base pair, Im-N(O):Im-O(N) pair, was incorporated into the duplex, thermal stability of the duplex depended on the sequence context. In this time, on the basis of previous results, we designed two new bicyclic nucleosides, Na-N(O) and Na-O(N) as complementary nucleobase of the tricyclic nucleobases. These nucleosides were synthesized via a Pd-mediated cross coupling reaction as a key step. When the new Im-O(N):Na-N(O) pair was incorporated into the duplex, it was remarkably stabilized independent of the sequence context.

Rational syntheses of cyclic hexameric porphyrin arrays for studies of self-assembling light-harvesting systems.

Two new cyclic hexameric arrays of porphyrins have been prepared in a rational, convergent manner. The porphyrins in each cyclic hexamer are joined by diphenylethyne linkers affording a wheel-like array with a diameter of approximately 35 A. One array is comprised of five zinc (Zn) porphyrins and one free base (Fb) porphyrin (cyclo-Zn(5)FbU) while the other is comprised of an alternating sequence of two Zn porphyrins and one Fb porphyrin (cyclo-Zn(2)FbZn(2)FbU). The prior synthesis employed a one-flask template-directed process and afforded alternating Zn and Fb porphyrins or all Zn porphyrins. More diverse metalation patterns are attractive for manipulating the flow of excited-state energy in the arrays. The rational synthesis of each array employed three Pd-mediated coupling reactions with four tetraarylporphyrin building blocks bearing diethynyl, diiodo, bromo/iodo, or iodo/ethynyl groups. The final ring closure yielding the cyclic hexamer was achieved by reaction of a porphyrin pentamer + porphyrin monomer or the joining of two porphyrin trimers. In the presence of a tripyridyl template, the yields of the 5 + 1 and 3 + 3 reactions ranged from 10 to 13%. The 5 + 1 reaction in the absence of the template proceeded in 3.5% yield, thereby establishing the structure-directed contribution to cyclic hexamer formation. The 3 + 3 route relied on successive ethyne + iodo/bromo coupling reactions. One template-directed route to cyclo-Zn(2)FbZn(2)FbU employed a magnesium porphyrin, affording cyclo-Zn(2)FbZn(2)MgU from which magnesium was selectively removed. The arrays exhibit absorption spectra that are nearly the sum of the spectra of the component parts, indicating weak electronic coupling. Fluorescence spectroscopy showed that the quantum yield of energy transfer in toluene at room temperature from the Zn porphyrins to the Fb porphyrin(s) was 60% in cyclo-Zn(5)FbU and 90% in cyclo-Zn(2)FbZn(2)FbU. Two dipyridyl-substituted porphyrins, a Zn tetraarylporphyrin and a Fb oxaporphyrin, have been synthesized for use as guests in the cyclic hexamers, affording self-assembled arrays for light-harvesting studies.

Design and Synthesis of Porphyrin-Based Optoelectronic Gates

Two porphyrin-based optoelectronic gates and several prototypical redox-switching components of gates have been synthesized for studies in molecular photonics. Linear and T-shaped molecular optoelectronic gates contain a boron-dipyrrin (BDPY) dye as the input unit, a zinc (Zn) porphyrin as the transmission unit, a free base (Fb) porphyrin as the output unit, and a magnesium (Mg) porphyrin as the redox-switching unit. The linear gate and T gate were synthesized using a molecular building block approach. In the linear gate synthesis, a BDPY−Zn porphyrin dyad was coupled with a Fb porphyrin−Mg porphyrin dimer. The synthesis of the T gate utilized a Zn porphyrin bearing four different meso substituents: mesityl, 4-iodophenyl, 4-[2-(trimethylsilyl)ethynyl]phenyl, and 4-[2-triisopropyl)ethynyl]phenyl. Attachment of the three different groups to the Zn porphyrin was accomplished using successive Pd-mediated coupling reactions in the following sequence: Fb porphyrin (output unit), BDPY dye (input unit), and Mg porphyrin (redox-switching unit). Both the linear gate and T gate syntheses introduce the Mg porphyrin at the final step to minimize demetalation of the Mg porphyrin. Refinements to various components of these gates were investigated through the preparation of a ferrocene−porphyrin, a ferrocene−phthalocyanine, and a ferrocene−porphyrin−phthalocyanine. A dyad motif for studies of optically based redox switching was prepared that contains a derivative of Ru(bpy)3X2 coupled to a porphyrin. From these and related studies have emerged a number of design considerations for the development of refined optoelectronic gates.