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Contra-thermodynamic E → Z isomerization of cinnamamides via selective energy transfer catalysis
Becker, Marc R.,Morack, Tobias,Robertson, Jack,Metternich, Jan B.,Mück-Lichtenfeld, Christian,Daniliuc, Constantin,Burley, Glenn A.,Gilmour, Ryan
, (2020/05/25)
A bio-inspired, photocatalytic E → Z isomerization of cinnamides is reported using inexpensive (?)-riboflavin (vitamin B2) under irradiation at λ = 402 nm. This operationally simple transformation is compatible with a range of amide derivatives including –NR2, –NHSO2R and N(Boc)2 (up to 99:1 Z:E). Selective energy transfer from the excited state photocatalyst to the starting E-isomer ensures that directionality is achieved: The analogous process with the Z-isomer is inefficient due to developing allylic strain causing chromophore deconjugation. This is supported by X-ray analysis and Stern-Volmer photo-quenching studies. Preliminary validation of the method in manipulating the conformation of a simple model Leu-enkephalin penta-peptide is disclosed via the incorporation of a cinnamamide-based amino acid.
Photocatalytic E → Z isomerization of polarized alkenes inspired by the visual cycle: Mechanistic dichotomy and origin of selectivity
Metternich, Jan B.,Artiukhin, Denis G.,Holland, Mareike C.,Von Bremen-Kuhne, Maximilian,Neugebauer, Johannes,Gilmour, Ryan
, p. 9955 - 9977 (2018/05/31)
Iteratively executed with exquisite spatial and temporal control, the selective isomerization of polarized alkenes underpins a plethora of complex biological processes ranging from natural product biosynthesis through to the mammalian visual cycle. However, nature's proficiency conceals the inherent difficulties in replicating this contrathermodynamic transformation in the laboratory. Recently, we disclosed the first highly Z-selective isomerization of polarized alkenes, employing the cinnamoyl chromophore as a retinal surrogate under UV-irradiation (402 nm) with (-)-riboflavin (Vitamin B2) as an inexpensive, organic photocatalyst (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2015, 137, 11254-11257). This study was inspired by the propensity of crystalline (-)-riboflavin in the eyes of vertebrates to invert the intrinsic directionality of retinal isomerization. Herein, we extend this methodology to include a bioinspired, catalytic E → Z isomerization of α,β-unsaturated nitriles, thereby mimicking the intermediate Opsin-derived, protonated Schiff base in the visual cycle with simple polarized alkenes. Replacement of the iminium motif by a cyano group is well tolerated and gives an additional degree of versatility for postisomerization functionalization. Broad substrate scope is demonstrated (up to 99:1 Z:E) together with evidence of mechanistic dichotomy via both singlet and triplet energy transfer mechanisms. Kinetic studies, temperature dependent photostationary state correlations and investigation of substituent-based electronic perturbation of the alkene identified polarization combined with increased Z-isomer activation barriers as the selectivity governing factors in catalysis. This investigation demonstrates the importance of internal structural preorganization on photostationary composition and explicates the augmented Z-selectivity upon hydrogen-alkyl exchange at the β-position of the alkene.
Radical cyclizations of conjugated esters and amides with 3-oxopropanenitriles mediated by manganese(III) acetate
Yilmaz, E. Vildan Burgaz,Yilmaz, Mehmet,Oektemer, Atilla
experimental part, p. 363 - 376 (2011/09/20)
Radical cyclizations of conjugated esters and amides with 3-oxopropanenitriles in presence of manganese(III) acetate produced ethyl 4-cyano-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-carboxylates and 4-cyano-2,3-dihydrofuran-3- carboxamides in good yields. The radical cyclizations of conjugated amides gave 2,3-dihydrofurans in better yields than that of conjugated esters. Moreover, the reactions of thienyl substituted amides and esters with 3-oxopropanenitriles afforded 2,3-dihydrofurans more efficiently than phenyl substituted ones. ARKAT-USA, Inc.
