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    10 October 2020, Volume 41 Issue 10
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    Cover and Content of Chemical Journal of Chinese Universities Vol.41 No.10(2020)
    2020, 41(10):  3. 
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    Review
    Progress of Transition Metal⁃catalyzed Asymmetric Hydrogenation in China
    ZHANG Shuxin, FENG Yu, FAN Qinghua
    2020, 41(10):  2107-2136.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200515
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    Chiral transition metal complexes-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation is one of the most efficient methods for the synthesis of optically pure compounds including amino acids, alcohols, amines and acids, and has been intensively investigated in the past several decades. This review mainly summarizes the main progress of the transition metal-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation achieved by Chinese scientists from two aspects: (1) the design and synthesis of chiral phosphorus ligands and their transition metal catalysts; (2) catalytic asymmetric hydrogenations of new and difficult substrates including functionalized olefins, ketones, imines and heteroaromatic compounds. In addition, the challenges and prospects in the field of asymmetric hydrogenation are briefly discussed.

    Research Advances in Synthesis of Trabectedin
    LI Huoming, ZHANG Fuyao
    2020, 41(10):  2137-2152.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200516
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    As the first anti-tumor drug derived from marine natural product, trabectedin has been approved in various of countries for treatment of advanced soft tissue sarcoma and relapsed ovarian cancer. Due to its specialty and challenge in structural complexity, trabectedin has received intensive attention from both academia and industry. Total synthesis of trabectedin not only provides the platform for the academic research groups to elaborate the practicability of synthetic methodology and the art of total synthesis, but also forms the tie to connect the academia and the industry. It could establish solid basis for developing the synthetic routes of drug supply for early stage clinical trials and commercial production. From the viewpoint of structure and retrosynthetic analysis, this review focuses on the synthetic advances of trabectedin, especially on the synthetic strategies of the establishment of the rings and chiral centers therein.

    Recent Advances of ChiraI Spiro Ligands and Their Catalysts in Asymmetric Catalysis
    XU Cong, HU Wenhao
    2020, 41(10):  2153-2173.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200370
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    Metal-catalyzed asymmetric reaction are one of the important approaches to provide optically active compounds. The design and synthesis of novel chiral ligands has been a key and challenging topic in the field of asymmetric catalysis. Since the late 1990s, spiro skeleton was introduced to chiral ligands by chemists, then series of spiro monodentate or multidentate ligand contaning spiro[4.4]nonane, spirobiindane, spiro[4.4]nonadiene and spiroketal skeletons were developed and successfully applied in asymmetric catalytic hydrogenation, asymmetric carbon-carbon bonds forming reaction or carbon-heteroatom bond forming reaction, creating many valuable enantiomerically pure products. The development of spiro ligand and their catalyst strongly promote the industry applications for asymmetric catalytic reaction.

    Metal-organic Frameworks for CO Oxidation
    WANG Rui, HUANG Xinsong, LIU Tian⁃Fu, CAO Rong
    2020, 41(10):  2174-2184.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200272
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    Due to its importance in fundamental studies, environmental protection and practical applications, the oxidation of carbon monoxide(CO) is extensively investigated. Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) which contain abundant active species/sites are promising catalysts for CO oxidation owing to their permanent porosity, structural diversity and tunability. Herein, we wish to provide a systematic summary of recent progress in MOFs and MOF-based catalysts for CO oxidation. Active species/sites of the catalysts are briefly classified on account of their different active elements. In addition to pristine chemical structure, many variables related to the structure of the catalysts, such as loading weight, preparation & pre-treatment techniques and reaction temperature, have been proven to show great influence on the property and will be discussed here. Finally, the review covers a short conclusion and perspective in this filed.

    Application of CM-Phos Ligand in Palladium-catalyzed Cross-coupling Reactions
    SO Chauming, YUEN Onying, KWONG Fukyee, CHEN Chihchiang, PAI Chengchao, SUN Raymond Waiyin
    2020, 41(10):  2185-2198.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200537
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    Palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling is one of the most effective and widely utilized tools for connecting electrophilic and nucleophilic coupling partners for carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bonds forming reactions. 2-[2-(dicyclohexylphosphino)phenyl]-N-methylindole(CM-Phos) ligand derivatives have proven to be successful catalysts in this context. This review summarizes the recent developments, and applications of different coupling partners in these reactions by using CM-Phos ligand derivatives.

    Research Progress of Catalysts for Gas-phase Fluorination to Synthesize Hydorfluoroolefins
    ZHANG Ronghui, MIN Deng, WANG Lailai, XIE Wenjian
    2020, 41(10):  2199-2210.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200531
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    Fluorine-containing hydrocarbons, which are commonly used as fluoroelastomer functional polymer monomers and fluororesin monomers, refrigerants, aerosol sprays, and foaming agents, were synthesized by the gas phase fluorination method. The method has the advantages of continuous production and avoi-ding serious corrosion to the reaction kettle, which simplifies the production process and becomes an important method for the production of fluorinated chemical products. This article summarizes catalytic reaction types and reaction mechanisms for the synthesis of HFOs are briefly introduced, and the catalysts used in gas?phase fluorination synthesis are summarized according to the main catalyst components. The traditional preparation methods(such as precipitation methods, etc.) and new preparation methods of various catalysts are introduced (Such as self?assembly method, solution combustion synthesis method, hard template method, electrospinning method, etc.), as well as catalytic performance, proposed the future development direction of the catalyst.

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    Highly Selective TEMPO-catalyzed Hydroxyl Oxidation
    WANG Yibo, HUANG Dafu, LIANG Zihao, DING Kai
    2020, 41(10):  2211-2215.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200521
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    Sodium hypochlorite highly selectively oxidizes 3,7-dihydroxyl groups in the cholic acids in the presence of (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxyl(TEMPO) under mild conditions to offer 3-hydroxyl products with high yields. Contrary to the conventional oxidants, the high selectivity of the oxidant provides a more concise route for the conversion of cholic acid compounds.

    Iridium-catalyzed Allylation of Morita-Baylis-Hillman Acetates with Indolinone Compounds
    CHEN Xiangmeng, ZHANG Yaqi, LIANG Hao, CHEN Bin, OUYANG Jiasheng, HE Xiaobo, QIAN Xu, PU Xiaoyun, PAN Bendu, QIU Liqin
    2020, 41(10):  2216-2224.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200519
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    A new iridium-catalyzed allyllic alkylation of Morita-Baylis-Hillman(MBH) acetates with 3-(substituted phenyl)-2-oxindole derivatives was explored. It was found that the regioselection catalyzed by iridium was significantly different from that catalyzed by palladium. A class of 3,3′-disubstituted-2-oxindoles with new structures were synthesized directly and efficiently. By screening the ligands such as phosphoramidites, bisphosphine and monophosphines, metal sources, solvents, bases and reaction temperature, the optimized catalytic system and conditions for the reaction were obtained: [Ir(COD)Cl]2(molar fraction of 5%) and phosphoramidite ligand L6(molar fraction of 10%) as the catalyst, CH3CN as the solvent, Cs2CO3 as the base, and reaction temperature of -30 ℃, reaction time of 25 h. Under the optimized conditions, the substrates with different types of substituents were investigated. It was found that the substrates had good universality. The lowest yield of the products reached 84%, and the best one was 98%. The electronic effect of substituents was not obvious on the yield. Some other types of bisphosphine and monophosphine ligands along with iridium also had good catalytic performance.

    B(C6F53-Catalyzed Synthesis of 3,3′-Bisindolylmethane Derivatives
    MA Jinyu, LIU Shuanglei, ZHANG Zhenguo, JIN Junyang, JIA Zhenhua
    2020, 41(10):  2225-2229.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200509
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    Herein, we report a simple and direct protocol for preparing the 3,3′-bisindolylmethane derivatives with indoles and aryl aldehydes as the substrates via a B(C6F53-catalyzed process of dehydration. The model reaction was detected with full conversion in 15 min. The scope of the substrates is broad and kinds of functional groups are tolerant as well. In this work, the strategy of efficient synthesis of 3,3′-bisindolylme-thane derivatives was developed under mild and transition-metal-free conditions with water as the sole by-pro-duct, which conduced to achieve the quick synthesis of the target products.

    Difluoromethylation of Dicyanoalkylidenes by Electrophilic S-(Difluoromethyl)sulfonium Salt: Efficient Construction of Difluoromethylated All-carbon-substituted Centers
    QIN Wenbing, LIN Weifeng, LI Xin, XIONG Wei, LIU Guokai
    2020, 41(10):  2230-2238.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200383
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    An efficient approach for difluoromethylation of dicyanoalkylidenes by electrophilic S-(difluoromethyl)sulfonium salt under organic base was described. A wide range of structurally and functionally diverse dicyanoalkylidenes was readily transferred into corresponding desirable difluoromethylated compounds bearing difluoromethylated all-carbon-substituted centers in good to excellent yields under standard reaction conditions.

    Synthesis of 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroquinoxalines Through a One-pot Tandem Reaction Involving Cyclization and Hydrogenation of Imine and Amide Moieties
    PAN Yixiao, LI Yanwen, HAN Jiahong, ZHAO Haoqiang, FENG Yu, DING Xiangyuan, XU Lijin, FAN Qinghua, SHI Qian
    2020, 41(10):  2239-2255.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200333
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    Efficient synthesis of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoxalines from readily available 1,2-diaminobenzenes and α-ketoesters via a one-pot tandem process that combines cyclization and Ru-catalyzed hydrogenation of imine and amide moieties is reported. Using the catalyst consisting of in situ generated ruthenium/triphos complex and HBF4 co-catalyst, a range of structurally diverse 2-substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoxalines were prepared in good to excellent yields, and various functional groups including those are reduction-sensitive were well tolerated. The reaction could stop at 3,4-dihydroquinoxalin-2(1H)-one stage under a lower hydrogen pressure in the absence of any co-catalyst. Mechanistic studies revealed that the ruthenium catalyst works exclusively for the reduction of imine and amide moieties, and the choice of a Bronsted acid co-catalyst is crucial to the successful deoxygenative hydrogenation of amide moiety. It is believed that the activation of the amide moiety with the Bronsted acid co-catalyst is involved in the catalytic process.

    Synthesis and Application of Chiral Ru Pincer Catalysts on the Hydrogenation of α-Hydroxy Esters by Dynamic Kinetic Resolution
    WANG Biwen, DU Tian, TANG Weijun
    2020, 41(10):  2256-2263.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200307
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    A series of chiral Ru catalysts based on(R)-2-(diphenylphosphanyl)-1-phenyl-N-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl) ethan-1-amine and its derivatives were designed and synthesized. The catalysts were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer and high resolution mass spectrometry. The structure was confirmed by X-ray crystallographic analysis. With α-hydroxy ester compounds as the substrates, the synthesis of chiral diols was developed by dynamic kinetic resolution under the conditions of hydrogenation. The catalytic system can be applied to the hydrogenation of α-hydroxyester, giving the corresponding product in good enantioselectivities.

    Synthesis of Chiral Phenylbenzothiazole Methanol via Transfer Hydrogenation Catalyzed by Ruthenium Complexes
    CHEN Danyi, ZHANG Fumei, HE Dan, ZHANG Zimei, ZHONG Fen, WEN Simiaomiao, LIU Qixing, ZHOU Haifeng
    2020, 41(10):  2264-2271.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200246
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    A series of chiral phenylbenzothiazole methanol was obtained with up to 99% e.e. value via transfer hydrogenation from phenylbenzothiazolone, with readily available chiral diamine-derived ruthenium complex as a catalyst and sodium formate as a hydrogen source in a mixture of i-PrOH/H2O(volume ratio 1:1) under ambient conditions. In addition, the reduction of other aryl N-heteroaryl ketones was also attempted. This method has the advantages of mild rection conditions, readily available and inexpensive catalysts, simple operation.

    Asymmetric Organocatalytic Enantioselective [1+4]-Annulation of Morita-Baylis-Hillman Carbonates with Thiazolyl Enones for Assembling of Dihydrofurans Featuring Thiazole Skeleton
    LIU Chang, ZHANG Pengfei, LI Pengfei
    2020, 41(10):  2272-2278.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200179
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    The phosphine catalyzed enantioselective [1+4]-annulation of 1-aryl-3-(thiazol-5-yl)prop-2-enone with Morita-Baylis-Hillman carbonate was developed, which enabled the formation of structurally diversified 2,3-dihydrofurans featuring thiazole skeleton in yields of 49%—96% with e.e. of 92%—99% and d.r. from 6∶1 to more than 20∶1. Notably, this work extended the application range of the established catalytic system and provided an excess to the chiral complex heterocyclic compounds containing dihydrofuran and thiazole structural units.

    Design, Synthesis and Anti-influenza Activities of Novel Neuraminidase Inhibitors
    YOU Yipeng, NIE Lin, LIU Jinbiao, FENG Yahui, LU Gui
    2020, 41(10):  2279-2286.  doi:10.7503/cjcu20200529
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    Based on the X-ray crystal structure of neuraminidase(NA), we chosed zanamivir, oseltamivir and peramivir as lead compounds, introduced phosphate ester groups to the corresponding amino group, and obtained ten new phosphamide derivatives, including C4 phosphorylated compounds of zanamivir and peramivir precursor, C5 phosphorylated compounds of oseltamivir. Their structures were confirmed by means of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy(NMR) and high resolution mass spectrometry(HRMS). Molecular dynamics simulations were used to evaluate the interaction of new compounds with NA. Moreover, their abilities to inhibit neuraminidase and influenza viruses were tested. The preliminary results revealed that most new compounds possessed antiviral activities both in enzyme and cell levels. In particular, compound I-8 showed comparable inhibitory activities to oseltamivir with the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50) value of 0.397 nmol/L on NA-sensitive enzyme(NAs), while compound I-6 showed comparable inhibitory activities to oseltamivir with the IC50 value of 0.121 μmol/L on influenza A H3N2, which might be the candidate compounds for further development. Our work might provide some insight into the rational design of anti-flu agents and the discovery of new effective drugs.