Abstract:
(3R)-3-Hydroxy-β-ionone and (3S)-3-hydroxy-β-ionone are two important intermediates in the synthesis of carotenoids with β-end group such as lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, and their stereoisomers. Among the various stereoisomers of these carotenoids, only (3R,3′R,6′R)-lutein, (3R,3′R)-zeaxanthin, and (3R)-β-cryptoxanthin are present in commonly consumed fruits and vegetables. There are 3 possible stereoisomers for zeaxanthin, these are: dietary (3R,3′R)-zeaxanthin (1), non-dietary (3S,3′S)-zeaxanthin (2), and non-dietary (3R,3′S;meso)-zeaxanthin (3) which is a presumed metabolite of dietary lutein. Dietary lutein as well as 1 and 3 are accumulated in the human macula and have been implicated in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration. (3R)-β-Cryptoxanthin (4) is also present in selected ocular tissues at a very low concentration whereas its enantiomer (3S)-β-cryptoxanthin (5) is absent in foods and human plasma.The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of (3R)-3-hydroxy-β-ionone and its (3S)-enantiomer in high optical purity from commercially available (rac)-α-ionone. The key intermediate for the synthesis of these hydroxyionones is 3-keto-α-ionone ketal that was prepared from (rac)-α-ionone after protection of this ketone as a 1,3-dioxolane. Reduction of 3-keto-α-ionone ketal followed by deprotection, lead to 3-hydroxy-α-ionone that was transformed into (rac)-3-hydroxy-β-ionone by base-catalyzed double bond isomerization in 46% overall yield from (rac)-α-ionone. The racemic mixture of these hydroxyionones was then resolved by enzyme-mediated acylation in 96% ee. (3R)-3-Hydroxy-β-ionone and its (3S)-enantiomer were respectively transformed to (3R)-3-hydroxy-(β-ionylideneethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride [(3R)—C15-Wittig salt] and its (3S)-enantiomer [(3S)—C15-Wittig salt] according to known procedures. Double Wittig condensation of these Wittig salts with commercially available 2,5-dimethylocta-2,4,6-triene-1,8-dial provided all 3 stereoisomers of zeaxanthin (1-3). Similarly, (3R)—C15-Wittig and its (3S)-enantiomer were each coupled with β-apo-12′-carotenal to yield 4 and 5.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compound of formula (I) or a stereoisomer thereof, in particular amarouciaxanthin A acetate. The invention also relates to the method of preparation of these compounds, to compositions comprising them as well as their medical and cosmetic uses.
Abstract:
New plant growth regulators, including compounds and compositions, and methods of use including for promoting root growth. The compounds are carotenoid oxidation products, and a preferred example is 3-OH-β-apo-13-Carotenone. A method comprising promoting the growth of at least one plant with use of an effective amount of at least one composition comprising an effective amount of at least one compound which is represented by A-B-C, wherein B is a bivalent polyene moiety, A is a monovalent moiety linked to B by a six-membered carbon ring, wherein the ring has at least one substituent linked to the ring by an oxygen atom, and C is a monovalent moiety linked to B by a carbonyl group. Synergistic effects can be used with combinations of compounds.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to processes for the reduction by hydrogenation, using molecular H2, of a C5-C20 substrate containing one or two aldehydes functional groups into the corresponding alcohol or diol, characterized in that said process is carried out in the presence of —at least one catalyst or pre-catalyst in the form of a ruthenium complex having a coordination sphere of the N2P2O2, wherein the coordinating atoms N2 are provided by a first bidentate ligand, the coordinating atoms P2 are provided by a second bidentate ligand and the coordinating atoms O2 are provided by two non-linear carboxylate ligands; and—optionally of an acidic additive.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及通过使用分子H 2将含有一个或两个醛官能团的C5-C20底物氢化还原成相应的醇或二醇的方法,其特征在于所述方法在-at 具有N 2 P 2 O 2配位球的钌络合物形式的至少一种催化剂或预催化剂,其中配位原子N2由第一二齿配体提供,配位原子P2由第二二齿配体和配位原子 O2由两个非线性羧酸盐配体提供; 和任选的酸性添加剂。
Abstract:
The present invention relates to processes for the reduction by hydrogenation, using molecular H2, of a C5-C20 substrate containing one or two aldehydes functional groups into the corresponding alcohol or diol, characterized in that said process is carried out in the presence of —at least one catalyst or pre-catalyst in the form of a ruthenium complex having a coordination sphere of the N2P2O2, wherein the coordinating atoms N2 are provided by a first bidentate ligand, the coordinating atoms P2 are provided by a second bidentate ligand and the coordinating atoms O2 are provided by two non-linear carboxylate ligands; and —optionally of an acidic additive.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及通过使用分子H 2将含有一个或两个醛官能团的C5-C20底物氢化还原成相应的醇或二醇的方法,其特征在于所述方法在-at 具有N 2 P 2 O 2配位球的钌络合物形式的至少一种催化剂或预催化剂,其中配位原子N2由第一二齿配体提供,配位原子P2由第二二齿配体和配位原子 O2由两个非线性羧酸盐配体提供; 和 - 可选的酸性添加剂。
Abstract:
Compositions and methods for controlling an arthropod pest population that include an eremophilane sesquiterpene pest control agent (such as, nootkatone or 13-hydroxy-valencene) and a dialkyl-substituted phenol pest control agent (such as, carvacrol) are disclosed. The compounds present in the compositions may be isolated from natural sources, semi-synthesized from naturally occurring compounds, or completely synthesized. The pest control compositions may be applied directly to a pest or the locus of a pest, and function as topical or ingestible pest toxins.
Abstract:
Novel cyclopentanols of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of --OH, alkoxy of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and acyloxy of an organic carboxylic acid of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.5 and R.sub.8 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and alkenyl and alkynyl of 2 to 8 carbon atoms and R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, alkenyl and alkynyl of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, --CN, --COCH.sub.3 and --COOAlK.sub.2 and AlK.sub.2 is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms useful as perfumery agents and their preparation and novel intermediates.
Abstract:
A two-step aldol condensation process is disclosed. α-Campholenic aldehyde (ACA) and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) react in the presence of a base under conditions effective to produce a mixture comprising a high yield of ketol condensation products. Dehydration of the ketols in the presence of an organic sulfonic acid provides unsaturated ketones that are valuable intermediates for fragrance components for synthetic sandalwood products. Compared with the usual one-step, base-catalyzed approach, the two-step process increases the yield of all condensation products and maximizes production of the most valuable ketone isomers.
Abstract:
Compounds, compositions, and methods for controlling an arthropod pest population that employ an eremophilane sesquiterpene parent structure are presented. The compounds have minimal adverse or toxic effects on humans, non-human animals, and the natural environment. The compounds may be isolated from natural sources, semi-synthesized from naturally occurring compounds, or completely synthesized. The compounds may be applied directly to a pest, or the locus of a pest, and function as topical or ingestible toxins. Eremophilane sesquiterpenes 13-hydroxy-valencene, valencene-11,12-epoxide, valencene-13-aldehyde, and nootkatone-1,10-11,12-diepoxide are exemplary compounds.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a fluorine-containing polymerizable cyclic olefin compound that has one or more partial structures represented by the following general formula (1) or (2). There can be provided a novel fluorine-containing polymerizable cyclic olefin compound which is excellent in transparency to irradiation, for example, at a wavelength of 200 nm or less, especially at a wavelength of 160 nm or less and dry etching resistance, has low hydrophobicity, and is excellent in development characteristics, and thus is useful as a raw material for a base resin of photoresist composition.