- GPR52 Antagonist Reduces Huntingtin Levels and Ameliorates Huntington's Disease-Related Phenotypes
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GPR52 is an orphan G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that has been recently implicated as a potential drug target of Huntington's disease (HD), an incurable monogenic neurodegenerative disorder. In this research, we found that striatal knockdown of GPR52 reduces mHTT levels in adult HdhQ140 mice, validating GPR52 as an HD target. In addition, we discovered a highly potent and specific GPR52 antagonist Comp-43 with an IC50 value of 0.63 μM by a structure-activity relationship (SAR) study. Further studies showed that Comp-43 reduces mHTT levels by targeting GPR52 and promotes survival of mouse primary striatal neurons. Moreover, in vivo study showed that Comp-43 not only reduces mHTT levels but also rescues HD-related phenotypes in HdhQ140 mice. Taken together, our study confirms that inhibition of GPR52 is a promising strategy for HD therapy, and the GPR52 antagonist Comp-43 might serve as a lead compound for further investigation.
- Wang, Congcong,Zhang, Yu-Fang,Guo, Shimeng,Zhao, Quan,Zeng, Yanping,Xie, Zhicheng,Xie, Xin,Lu, Boxun,Hu, Youhong
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p. 941 - 957
(2020/11/30)
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- Iron-catalyzed domino decarboxylation-oxidation of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids enabled aldehyde C-H methylation
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A practical and general iron-catalyzed domino decarboxylation-oxidation of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids enabling aldehyde C-H methylation for the synthesis of methyl ketones has been developed. This mild, operationally simple method uses ambient air as the sole oxidant and tolerates sensitive functional groups for the late-stage functionalization of complex natural-product-derived and polyfunctionalized molecules.
- Gong, Pei-Xue,Xu, Fangning,Cheng, Lu,Gong, Xu,Zhang, Jie,Gu, Wei-Jin,Han, Wei
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p. 5905 - 5908
(2021/06/18)
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- Essential structural features of (2Z,4E)-5-phenylpenta-2,4-dienoic acid for inhibition of root gravitropism
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Previously, we found (2Z,4E)-5-phenylpenta-2,4-dienoic acid (ku-76) to be a selective inhibitor of root gravitropic bending of lettuce radicles at 5 μM, with no concomitant growth inhibition. Here, we describe a structure-activity relationship study of ku
- Shindo, Mitsuru,Makigawa, Saki,Matsumoto, Kenji,Iwata, Takayuki,Wasano, Naoya,Kano, Arihiro,Morita, Miyo Terao,Fujii, Yoshiharu
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- One-pot chemoenzymatic reactions in water enabled by micellar encapsulation
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The use of micellar conditions to enable one-pot reactions involving both transition metal and enzymatic catalysts is reported. Representative enzymatic transformations under micellar conditions are unaffected by the presence of non-ionic surfactants, including designer surfactants such as TPGS-750-M. Furthermore, the presence of enzymes has a negligible effect on transition metal catalysis under micellar conditions in water. Finally, three one-pot chemoenzymatic reactions in water are reported in which the micelle-forming surfactant TPGS-750-M is a crucial factor for reaction efficiency.
- Adams, Nicholas P.,Bushi, Jurgen,Hastings, Courtney J.,Kolb, Samuel J.
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p. 6187 - 6193
(2020/10/18)
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- Ru-Based Catechothiolate Complexes Bearing an Unsaturated NHC Ligand: Effective Cross-Metathesis Catalysts for Synthesis of (Z)-α,β-Unsaturated Esters, Carboxylic Acids, and Primary, Secondary, and Weinreb Amides
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Despite notable progress, olefin metathesis methods for preparation of (Z)-α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds, applicable to the synthesis of a large variety of bioactive molecules, remain scarce. Especially desirable are transformations that can be promoted by ruthenium-based catalysts, as such entities would allow direct access to carboxylic esters and amides, or acids (in contrast to molybdenum-or tungsten-based alkylidenes). Here, we detail how, based on the mechanistic insight obtained through computational and experimental studies, a readily accessible ruthenium catechothiolate complex was found that may be used to generate many α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds in up to 81% yield and ≥98:2 Z/E ratio. We show that through the use of a complex bearing an unsaturated N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligand, for the first time, products derived from the more electron-deficient esters, acids, and Weinreb amides (vs primary or secondary amides) can be synthesized efficiently and with high stereochemical control. The importance of the new advance to synthesis of bioactive compounds is illustrated through two representative applications: An eight-step, 15% overall yield, and completely Z-selective route leading to an intermediate that may be used in synthesis of stagonolide E (vs 11 steps, 4% overall yield and 91% Z, previously), and a five-step, 25% overall yield sequence to access a precursor to dihydrocompactin (vs 13 steps and 5% overall yield, formerly).
- Liu, Zhenxing,Xu, Chaofan,Del Pozo, Juan,Torker, Sebastian,Hoveyda, Amir H.
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supporting information
p. 7137 - 7146
(2019/05/10)
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- Formation of Enol Ethers by Radical Decarboxylation of α-Alkoxy β-Phenylthio Acids
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Enol ethers are formed by radical decarboxylation of α-alkoxy β-phenylthio acids via the corresponding Barton esters. The phenylthio acids were usually made by the known regioselective reaction of α,β-epoxy acids with PhSH in the presence of InCl3, followed by O-alkylation of the resulting alcohol. In one case, thiol addition to an α,β-unsaturated ethoxymethyl ester was used.
- Palanivel, Ashokkumar,Mubeen, Sidra,Warner, Thomas,Ahmed, Nayeem,Clive, Derrick L. J.
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p. 12542 - 12552
(2019/10/19)
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- Palladium-Catalyzed Chemoselective Protodecarboxylation of Polyenoic Acids
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Conditions for the first palladium-catalyzed chemoselective protodecarboxylation of polyenoic acids to give the desired polyenes in good yields are presented. The reactions proceed under mild conditions using either a Pd(0) or Pd(II) catalyst and tolerate a variety of aryl and aliphatic substitutions. Unique aspects of the reaction include the requirement of phosphines, water, and a polyene adjacent to the carboxylic acid.
- Al-Huniti, Mohammed H.,Perez, Mark A.,Garr, Matthew K.,Croatt, Mitchell P.
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supporting information
p. 7375 - 7379
(2019/01/03)
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- Synthesis and evaluation of (E)-2-(5-phenylpent-2-en-4-ynamido)cyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylate derivatives as HCA2 receptor agonists
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Novel series of compounds consisting of 2-amidocyclohex-1-ene carboxylate and phenyl parts which are connected by enyne (compounds 2a–f), but-1-yne (compounds 4a–j), and phenylethylene (compounds 5a–f) linkers as HCA2 full agonists were designed and their
- Bobileva, Olga,Ikaunieks, Martins,Duburs, Gunars,Mandrika, Ilona,Petrovska, Ramona,Klovins, Janis,Loza, Einars
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p. 4314 - 4329
(2017/07/22)
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- Synthesis and fungicidal activity study of novel daphneolone analogs with 2,6-dimethylmorpholine
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A series of novel daphneolone analogs was designed and synthesized on the basis of natural product 1,5-diphenyl-2-penten-1-one (I) from Stellera chamaejasme L. as lead compound, whereby 2,6-dimethylmorpholine moiety was introduced to replace 1-phenyl group. Their structures were confirmed by IR, 1H NMR, and HRMS (ESI) or elemental analysis, 13C NMR for some representative compounds. The two isomers of target compounds were separated and identified by NOESY technique and chemical method. All of the synthesized compounds have been evaluated for anti-plant pathogenic fungi activities. The results showed that some compounds exhibited moderate to good antifungal activities against tested fungi at the concentration of 50 mg/L. Among them, compound 7d, with a 4-bromine-substituted phenyl group and cis-2,6-dimethylmorpholine moiety, displayed best activity with an EC50 of 23.87 μmol/L against Valsa Mali, superior to lead compound I. In addition, preliminary structure-activity relationship analysis indicated that, between two isomers of target compounds, the antifungal activities of the isomer with cis-2,6-dimethylmorpholine were better than the trans-isomer.
- Xu, Gao-Fei,Yang, Xin-Ling,Lei, Peng,Liu, Xi-Li,Zhang, Xue-Bo,Ling, Yun
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p. 555 - 558
(2016/04/26)
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- Synthesis and bioactivities of novel piperazine-containing 1,5-Diphenyl-2-penten-1-one analogues from natural product lead
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A series of novel 1,5-Diphenyl-2-penten-1-one analogues (7a–h, 8a–h) with piperazine moiety have been designed and synthesized on the basis of natural product 1,5-Diphenyl-2-penten-1-one (I). All the synthesized compounds were evaluated in vitro for anti-plant pathogenic fungi activities and insecticidal activities. The results indicated that most of these analogues exhibited moderate antifungal activities and moderate to good insecticidal activities. Amongst them, the most potent 7c, 7e and 7h keep a mortality of 100% against larva of mosquito at the concentration of 1?mg/L. Initial structure–activity relationship (SAR) analysis showed that, a methyl group can influence the biological activities of these compounds significantly, the compounds with N′-unsubstituted piperazine showed much better antifungal activities and larvicidal activity against mosquito than the compounds with N′-methylated piperazine. In addition, the larvicidal activity against mosquito had sharply decline when the substituent on benzene ring was changed from 4-position to 2 or 3-position.
- Xu, Gaofei,Yang, Xinling,Jiang, Biaobiao,Lei, Peng,Liu, Xili,Wang, Qingmin,Zhang, Xuebo,Ling, Yun
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p. 1849 - 1853
(2016/07/27)
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- Chiral integrated catalysts composed of bifunctional thiourea and arylboronic acid: Asymmetric aza-Michael addition of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids
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The first intermolecular asymmetric Michael addition of nitrogen-nucleophiles to α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids was achieved through a new type of arylboronic acid equipped with chiral aminothiourea. The use of BnONH2 as a nucleophile gives a range of enantioenriched β-(benzyloxy)amino acid derivatives in good yields and with high enantioselectivity (up to 90% yield, 97% enantiomeric excess (ee)). The obtained products are efficiently converted to optically active β-amino acid and 1,2-diamine derivatives.
- Hayama, Noboru,Azuma, Takumi,Kobayashi, Yusuke,Takemoto, Yoshiji
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p. 704 - 717
(2016/07/19)
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- An efficient partial reduction of α,β-unsaturated esters using DIBAL-H in flow
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The partial reduction of α,β-unsaturated esters and benzoate derivatives to form the corresponding aldehydes was achieved using a flow reactor system within 1 s at a high flow rate (18 mL min-1) under cryogenic conditions (-97°C). Commercially available diisobutylaluminium hydride (DIBAL-H) was used as the reductant. The desired enals and benzaldehyde derivatives, except for 4-methoxycinnamate and 4-methoxybenzoate, were formed selectively and redox economically in moderate to high yields.
- Yoshida, Masahito,Otaka, Hiroyuki,Doi, Takayuki
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p. 6010 - 6016
(2015/03/30)
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- Titanium-catalyzed intermolecular hydroaminoalkylation of conjugated dienes
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Ti me kangaroo down: Conjugated dienes undergo intermolecular hydroaminoalkylation in the presence of Ti catalyst [Ind2TiMe 2] (Ind=η5-indenyl). This new reaction offers a highly atom-efficient approach to homoallylic amines from 1,3-butadienes. Copyright
- Preuss, Till,Saak, Wolfgang,Doye, Sven
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p. 3833 - 3837
(2013/04/24)
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- Unravelling the olefin cross metathesis on solid support. Factors affecting the reaction outcome
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Olefin cross metathesis on solid support under a variety of conditions is described. A comprehensive analysis considering diverse factors governing the reaction outcome gives a series of patterns for the application of this useful methodology in organic synthesis. If the intrasite reaction is not possible, homodimerization of the soluble olefin is crucial. When the homodimer is less reactive than its monomer, reaction outcome depends on the homodimerization rate, which, in turn, depends on the precatalyst used and the reaction conditions. If the site-site interaction is a feasible process, the cross metathesis product is obtained exclusively when the newly-formed double bond is resilient to further metathetic events. Taking into account these considerations, we have demonstrated that excellent results in terms of cross metathesis coupling can be obtained under the optimized conditions, and that microwave irradiation is also an interesting alternative for the development of a practical and energy-efficient cross metathesis on solid support.
- Poeylaut-Palena, Andres A.,Mata, Ernesto G.
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experimental part
p. 3947 - 3956
(2010/09/17)
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- Solid-supported cross metathesis and the role of the homodimerization of the non-immobilized olefin
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(Chemical Equation Presented) We have prepared immobilized olefins as models for the cross metathesis using different olefin partners in the presence of second generation Grubbs and Hoveyda-Grubbs precatalysts. We have demonstrated that solid-phase cross metathesis is strongly dependent on the degree of homodimerization of the non-immobilized olefin and the reactivity of such a homodimer. As in the homogeneous phase, the Hoveyda-Grubbs precatalyst was better for immobilized α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds.
- Poeylaut-Palena, Andres A.,Testero, Sebastian A.,Mata, Ernesto G.
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p. 2024 - 2027
(2008/09/19)
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- New optimized piperamide analogues with potent in vivo hypotensive properties
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We describe herein the structural optimization of new piperamide analogues, designed from two natural prototypes, piperine 1 and piperdardine 2, obtained from Piper tuberculatum Jacq. (Piperaceae). Molecular modeling studies using semiempirical AM1 method were made in order to establish rational modifications to optimize them by molecular simplification. The targeted compounds (10) and (11) were respectively obtained using benzaldehyde (12) and para-anisaldehyde (13) as starting materials. 1H NMR spectra showed that the target compounds were diastereoselectively obtained as the (E)-isomer, the same geometry of the natural prototypes. These new synthetic amides presented significant hypotensive effects in cardiovascular essays using in vivo methodologies. Compound 11 (N-[5-(4′-methoxyphenyl)-2(E)-pentenoyl] thiomorpholine) showed a potency 10,000 times greater than its prototype 5, evidencing an optimization of the molecular architecture for this class of hypotensive drug candidates.
- Duarte, Carolina De Mattos,Verli, Hugo,Araújo-Júnior, Jo?o Xavier De,Medeiros, Isac Almeida De,Barreiro, Eliezer J.,Fraga, Carlos Alberto Manssour
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p. 363 - 369
(2007/10/03)
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- Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation of Aza-Peptide Epoxides as Selective and Potent Inhibitors of Caspases-1, -3, -6, and -8
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Aza-peptide epoxides, a novel class of irreversible protease inhibitors, are specific for the clan CD cysteine proteases. Aza-peptide epoxides with an aza-Asp residue at P1 are excellent irreversible inhibitors of caspases-1, -3, -6, and -8 with second-order inhibition rates up to 1 910 000 M-1 s-1. In general, the order of reactivity of aza-peptide epoxides is S,S > R,R > trans > cis. Interestingly, some of the R,R epoxides while being less potent are actually more selective than the S,S epoxides. Our aza-peptide epoxides designed for caspases are stable, potent, and specific inhibitors, as they show little to no inhibition of other proteases such as the aspartyl proteases porcine pepsin, human cathepsin D, plasmepsin 2 from P. falciparum, HIV-1 protease, and the secreted aspartic proteinase 2 (SAP-2) from Candida albicans; the serine proteases granzyme B and α-chymotrypsin; and the cysteine proteases cathepsin B and papain (clan CA), and legumain (clan CD).
- James, Karen Ellis,Asgian, Juliana L.,Li, Zhao Zhao,Ekici, ?zlem Do?an,Rubin, John R.,Mikolajczyk, Jowita,Salvesen, Guy S.,Powers, James C.
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p. 1553 - 1574
(2007/10/03)
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- Substituted (aryl, heteroaryl, arylmethyl or heteroarylmethyl) hydroxamic acid compounds
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This invention is directed to compounds of formula I: wherein the variables are as described herein. Compounds within the scope of the present invention possess useful properties, more particularly pharmaceutical properties. They are especially useful for inhibiting the production or physiological effects of TNF in the treatment of a patient suffering from a disease state associated with a physiologically detrimental excess of tumor necrosis factor (TNF). Compounds within the scope of the present invention also inhibit cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase, and are useful in treating a disease state associated with pathological conditions that are modulated by inhibiting cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase, such disease states including inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, in particular type IV cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase. Compounds within the scope of the present invention may also inhibit an MMP, and are useful in treating a disease state associated with pathological conditions that are modulated by inhibiting MMPs, such disease states involve tissue breakdown and those associated with a physiologically detrimental excess of TNF. The present invention is therefore also directed to the pharmaceutical use of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates leading thereto and methods for the preparation of the compounds and their intermediates.
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- Reactivity of substituted and unsubstituted diphenylphosphonium diylides towards carbonic acids derivatives
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In order to further delimit the scope of application of diphenylphosphonium diylides, their reactivity towards carbonic acid derivatives was investigated. Non-stabilized diylides react with ethyl carbonate to give new monoylide intermediates which lead, by in situ Wittig reaction with carbonyl compounds, to the synthesis of α,β-unsaturated esters or acids the double bond being di- or trisubstituted. The reaction proceeds in mild conditions and with high E stereoselectivity. Stabilized diylides are inactive towards carbonates but semi-stabilized diylides react with ethyl carbonate leading to the synthesis of non-functionalized alkenes instead of the α,β-unsaturated esters or acids.
- Cristau,Taillefer
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p. 1507 - 1522
(2007/10/03)
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- Cyclopropyl derivative lipoxygenase inhibitors
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Certain carbocyclic aryl- and heterocyclic aryl- substituted cyclopropyl N-hydroxyureas, N-hydroxy-carboxamides, and N-acyl-N-hydroxyamines inhibit 5- and/or 12-lipoxygenase and are useful in the treatment of inflammatory disease states.
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- CYCLOPROPYL DERIVATIVE LIPOXYGENASE INHIBITORS
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Certain carbocyclic aryl- and heterocyclic aryl-substituted cyclopropyl N-hydroxyureas, N-hydoroxycarboxamides, and N-acyl-N-hydroxyamides inhibit 5- and/or 12-lipoxygenase and are useful in the treatment of inflammatory disease states
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- Vinyl Cation Formation by Decomposition of Vinyllead(IV) Triacetates. Part 2.
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The products resulting from the reductive elimination of lead(II) acetate from four E- and Z-pairs of vinyllead triacetates have been examined for evidence that these highly unstable lead compounds are a potential source of vinyl cations, including the le
- Pinhey, John T.,Stoermer, Martin J.
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p. 2455 - 2460
(2007/10/02)
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- SYNTHESIS OF 6-ARYL-4-HYDROXYPIPERIDIN-2-ONES AND A POSSIBLE APPLICATION TO THE SYNTHESIS OF A NOVEL HMG-CoA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR
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A series of 6-aryl-4-hydroxypiperidin-2-ones (11a-11g) were synthesised with the key step being a Dieckmann cyclisation of the appropriate methyl 3-(ethoxycarbonylacetylamino)-3-(substituted) propionate (8a-8g) and this new synthetic route was successfully applied to the synthesis of 4-hydroxy-6-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-2-one (11h).The application of this strategy to the synthesis of the putative HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor 6--4-hydroxypiperidin-2-one (11i) was attempted, but failed during the Dieckmann cyclisation of methyl 3-(ethoxycarbonylacetylamino)- 3-propionate (8i).An alternative synthesis of a 1:1 diastereomeric mixture of (11i) was achieved by the reductive cleavage of the isoxazoline (24) with Raney nickel.The mixture of diastereoisomers (11i) was inactive in-vitro and in-vivo (rat) against HMG-CoA reductase
- Ashton, Michael J.,Hills, Susan J.,Newton, Christopher G.,Taylor, John B.,Tondu, Sylvie C. D.
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p. 1015 - 1035
(2007/10/02)
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