Abstract:
This invention describes the methodology to produce solid heterogeneous chiral organocatalysts that can be used in condensation reactions. The catalysts can be recovered in a simple manner by filtration and can also be reused.
Abstract:
Disclosed embodiments relate to improved methods for the synthesis of activated fumarate intermediates and their use in chemical synthesis. Disclosed embodiments describe the synthesis of activated fumarate esters including those derived from activating groups including: 4-nitrophenyl, diphenylphosphoryl azide, pivaloyl chloride, chlorosulfonyl isocyanate, p-nitrophenol, MEF, trifluoroacetyl and chlorine, for example, ethyl fumaroyl chloride and the subsequent use of the activated ester in situ. Further embodiments describe the improved synthesis of substituted aminoalkyl-diketopiperazines from unisolated and unpurified intermediates allowing for improved yields and reactor throughput.
Abstract:
The invention provides a compound having a heterocyclic skeleton of formula (I): wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, as well as a tautomer thereof or a salt thereof. The invention also provides asymmetric synthesis methods involving the use of such a compound, tautomer thereof, or salt thereof, as a catalyst.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are phosphine compounds represented by the general formula (4): and corresponding phosphonium salts represented by the general formula (4a): Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of these phosphines and phosphonium salts as well as their use as ligands in catalytic reactions.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses processes for producing γ-nitrocarbonyl and γ-dicarbonyl compounds, which can be precursors in the synthesis of pyrrole compounds. A process for producing pyrroles such as 2,5-dimethylpyrrole, and structurally similar pyrrole compounds, is also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention provides the catalyst precursor that has excellent safety and stability, has high stable activity retention rate, can be recycled, increases yield resulted from a reaction, and is easily processed into various forms. The catalyst precursor comprises a structure in which the entire structure is composed of gold or a gold-based alloy and the surface of the structure is modified with elemental sulfur, or at least the surface of the structure is composed of gold or a gold-based alloy and the surface of the structure is modified with elemental sulfur, and a catalytic metal compound supported on the structure, wherein the catalyst precursor has peaks derived from the catalytic metal compound and also sulfur as analyzed by photoelectron spectroscopy, and wherein the peak derived from sulfur is of the sulfur 1s orbital observed within a range of 2470 eV±2 eV in terms of the peak top position.
Abstract:
The invention provides a chiral iridium aqua complex which has good preservation stability, can be easily produced, and enables asymmetric transfer hydrogenation in a higher yield and with higher stereoselectivity. The chiral iridium aqua complex has the formula (1A): wherein Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd and Re are the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or a phenyl group, R1 and R2 are the same or different and each is an aryl group optionally having substituent(s), or R1 and R2 in combination show a C3-4 straight chain alkylene group optionally having substituent(s) to form a ring, R3 is an alkylsulfonyl group optionally having substituent(s) or an arylsulfonyl group optionally having substituent(s), R4 is a hydrogen atom, an alkylsulfonyl group optionally having substituent(s) or an arylsulfonyl group optionally having substituent(s), X is a monovalent or divalent anion, and n is 2 when X is a monovalent anion, or n is 1 when X is a divalent anion, and a production method of an optically active hydroxy compound using the complex.
Abstract:
A continuous process of preparing bromopicrin is disclosed. The process is effected by transferring a continuous flow of a first mixture and a continuous flow of a second mixture into a first reactor, the first mixture containing nitromethane and bromine and the second mixture containing an aqueous solution of an alkaline substance, to thereby obtain a reaction mixture which comprises bromopicrin in said first reactor; and collecting the bromopicrin from the reaction mixture. Highly pure bromopicrin obtained by this process is also disclosed.