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AUTHOR
Stanisław Lochyński
Stereochemistry of terpene derivatives. Part 7: Novel rigidified amino acids from (+)-3-carene designed as chiral GABA analogues
Abstract Several novel cyclopropyl-rigidified γ- and δ-amino acids 3 – 4 have been prepared starting from monoterpene (+)-3-carene 2 . These compounds are proposed as chiral analogues of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) 1 and are expected to be of interest as potential inhibitors of GABA receptors.
Structural characterization of carane derivative stereoisomers - Potent local anesthetics
The paper reports on structural investigation and phase analysis of a newly synthesized potent local anesthetic with chiral molecular structure. Absolute structure and absolute configuration on four chiral centres was determined using microcrystalline single-crystal difracti on with anomalous scattering of X-ray radiation azimuthal scan technique. Phase analysis for new compound (K P23SS) and its epimer (K P23 RS) was carried out using classical and synchrotron radiation powder difraction. Enantiopurity of the bulk material was verifed for both isomers by comparison of experimental and simulated high- resolution powder difraction diagrams. The presence of two new polymorphic phases of K P23…
Stereochemistry of terpene derivatives. Part 4:☆ Fragrant terpenoid derivatives with an unsaturated gem-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexane system
Abstract Starting from (+)-3-carene 1 several chiral fragrant compounds with the bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane system 4–6 and 10–20 were synthesized. These compounds are structural analogues of naturally occurring fragrant compounds, such as ionones and damascones, and possess either an endo- or an exo-cyclic double bond in the bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane moiety. The absolute configuration of selected products was confirmed by X-ray crystallography and circular dichroism analysis.
Lactones. Part 15: Synthesis of chiral spirolactones with a carane system—insect feeding deterrents
Abstract Starting from (+)-3-carene 1 several spirolactones with carane backbone were synthesized. δ-Hydroxy-γ-lactone 5 was obtained by acidic lactonization of a γ,δ-epoxy ester. Iodolactone 8 and bromolactone 9 were products of iodolactonization of γ,δ-unsaturated acid 7 and bromolactonization of γ,δ-unsaturated ester 3 respectively. The halo lactones were subjected to reductive dehalogenation with tributyltin hydride and dehydrohalogenation with DBU. The structures of the lactones obtained were confirmed by X-ray analysis and spectral data.
Stereochemistry of terpene derivatives. Part 3: Hydrolytic kinetic resolution as a convenient approach to chiral aminohydroxyiminocaranes with local anaesthetic activity
Abstract We have developed a stereoselective hydrolytic kinetic resolution process for diastereoisomeric mixtures of epoxyiminocarene intermediates in the presence of ( R , R )-(−)-(salen)Co(III)OAc catalyst, this was applied as the first step in the synthesis of novel chiral aminohydroxyiminocarane derivatives with local anaesthetic activity. The absolute configuration of the product was confirmed by X-ray crystallography.
Biotransformations of monoterpenes by photoautotrophic micro-organisms.
Summary Monoterpenes are widely used in food technology, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries and as compounds of agricultural importance. It is known that compounds comprising this class can be transformed by a variety of organisms, namely by: bacteria, fungi, yeasts, plants or isolated enzymes. Biotransformations, as one of the most important tools of green chemistry, allow obtaining new products using whole cells of micro-organisms or isolated enzymes in mild reaction conditions. Therefore, biotransformations of monoterpenes, by different type of reaction such as: epoxidation, oxidation and stereoselective hydroxylation, resulted in the production of so desired, enantiomerically define…
Synthesis and stereochemistry of some new derivatives of cis-dihydropinol
Abstract The synthesis of four new derivatives of cis-hydroxy-cis-dihydropinol with allyl-, epoxyalkyl-, hydroxyalkyl- and ketoalkyl-groups substituted on the cyclohexane ring is presented. The cis-orientation of hydroxyl group at C-2 and the configuration of all stereogenic centers is confirmed by X-ray crystallography.
Stereochemistry of terpene derivatives. Part 5: Synthesis of chiral lactones fused to a carane system—insect feeding deterrents
Abstract Chiral iodo- 9, bromo- 10 and hydroxylactones 12 condensed with the carane system were obtained. In each case, the synthetic pathway led to an enantiomerically pure diastereoisomer to generate two stereogenic centers. Iodo- 9 and bromolactone 10 possess a γ-lactone group while the hydroxylactone 12 possesses a δ-lactone moiety situated trans to the gem-dimethylcyclopropyl ring. The structures of the products were confirmed by X-ray crystallography. These lactones were tested for antifeedant activity against storage pest insects.
Influence of monoterpenoids on the growth of freshwater cyanobacteria
Abstract Cyanobacteria are characterized by a very high tolerance to environmental factors. They are found in salt water, fresh water, thermal springs, and Antarctic waters. The wide spectrum of habitats suitable for those microorganisms is related to their particularly effective metabolism; resistance to extreme environmental conditions; and the need for only limited environmental resources such as water, carbon dioxide, simple inorganic salts, and light. These metabolic characteristics have led to cyanobacterial blooms and the production of cyanotoxins, justifying research into effective ways to counteract the excessive proliferation of these microorganisms. A new and interesting idea fo…