Abstract:
A process for producing hinokitiol which comprises obtaining 1-isopropylcyclopentadiene from cyclopentadiene and an isopropylating agent represented by the general formula R-X (wherein R represents isopropyl; and X represents halogeno, etc.) (the step 1); reacting the obtained product with a dihaloketene to give a ketene-adduct (the step 2); and then decomposing this ketene-adduct (the step 3); wherein the above step 1 involves the following three steps: (a) the step of preparing a cyclopentadienyl metal; (b) the step of isopropylating the cyclopentadienyl metal in an aprotic polar solvent to give isopropylcyclopentadiene; and (c) the step of isomerizing 5-isopropylcyclopentadiene contained in the product selectively into 1-isopropylcyclopentadiene under heating.
Abstract:
An inexpensive, stereoselective synthesis for nootkatone, tetrahydronootkatone, and their derivatives is disclosed utilizing ozonolysis. The starting materials used in the synthesis are inexpensive and the reactions are commercially feasible and amenable to scaling up. The principal starting material, (−)-β-Pinene, is on the GRAS list (generally recognized as safe).
Abstract:
15,16-Seco-19-nor progestins are provided which display elevated progestational activity with a minimum of ancillary hormonal activity. Processes for the preparation of the novel progestins are provided as are methods of use. A preferred method of use is in the suppression of ovulation in the human female.
Abstract:
An inexpensive, stereoselective synthesis for nootkatone, tetrahydronootkatone, and their derivatives is disclosed. The starting materials used in the synthesis are inexpensive. The principal starting material, (-)- β-Pinene, is on the GRAS list (generally recognized as safe).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for producing compounds of formula (I), whereby: a) a bicyclic olefin of formula (II) is reacted with haloform in the presence of a base to produce the ring-enlarged product of formula (III); b) the compound of formula (III) is hydrolyzed to produce the allyl alcohol of formula (IV); c) the allyl alcohol of formula (IV) is oxidized to produce the unsaturated ketone of formula (V); d) the ketone of formula (V) is reacted with a nucleophilic ion Y, which stabilizes a negative charge, to produce the ketone of formula (VI), and; e) the ketone of formula (VI) is hydrolyzed to produce the bicyclic 1,3-diketone of formula (I). In formulas (I) to (VI), R -R , X, Y and Z have the meanings as cited in the description. The invention also relates to novel intermediate products and to novel methods for producing these intermediate products.
Abstract:
Novel cycloaliphatic anti-androgenic compounds which block androgen receptor sites, with both topical and systemic administration being provided. Pharmaceutical methods are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions, for example, the DBU/Hexafluoroacetone hydrate salt, and processes of preparing and using the same for the modification of chemical compounds via the release of trifluoroacetate. The DBU/Hexafluoroacetone hydrate salt can perform trifluoromethylation reactions on chemical compounds, such as carbonyl group-containing compounds.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of initiating a reaction represented by scheme (1), wherein Q is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is halogen or a sulphonate; P is an organic radical; R is hydrogen or an organic radical; wherein the catalyst comprises copper and a ligand; comprising providing the compound of formula III in liquid form prior to contacting the compound of formula III with the catalyst.