Bimetallic Catalysis is an emerging field of study that uses two metals to cooperatively perform organic transformations. These metals can serve to activate or bind substrates in order to increase the rate and selectivity of reactions. This work first describes the synthesis and utilization of six new chiral, titanium-containing phosphinoamide ligands. These Lewis acidic ligands withdraw electron density from an active palladium center to induce chirality and increase the rate of allylic amination of hindered, secondary N-alkyl amines. X-ray quality crystals were grown for each ligand and completed the allylic amination of hindered secondary amines in minutes whereas other non-titanium-containing ligands produced trace product. Although enantioselectivity was low initially, through a dynamic kinetic resolution enantioselectivity was increased over time, reaching 53% enantioselectivity. The second type of bimetallic catalysis discussed is dinuclear Pd(II) and Pd(I) catalysis. These dimers were built on a 2-phosphinoamide ligand scaffold and present interesting molecular structure and unique reactivity. These dimers were found to perform tandem arylketone coupling to produce disubstituted naphthalene products under oxidative conditions. It is proposed that the Pd(II) dimer undergoes oxidative addition to produce a Pd(III) dimer which subsequently produces an aryl-ketone intermediate. This process is made possible by the cooperativity of the two palladium centers which enable the formation of a Pd(III) dimer, circumventing the need for the high energy Pd(IV) oxidation state. Oxidative conditions then allows coupling and cyclization of a second ketone to form the naphthalene product.

<p>  </p> <p>Aromatic C-N bond formation is critical for synthetic chemistry in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and natural product synthesis. Due to the prevalence of this bond class, many synthetic routes have been developed over time to meet the demand. The most recent and robust C-N bond formation reaction is the palladium catalyzed Buchwald-Hartwig amination. Considering the importance of the Buchwald-Hartwig amination, a high-throughput experimentation (HTE) campaign was devised to create a library in which chemists can refer to optimal reaction conditions and ligand/catalyst choice based on the nature of their substrates to be coupled. This study showed trends for the appropriate choice of ligand and catalyst, along with what bases, temperatures, stoichiometries, and solvents are appropriate for the selected substrate combination at hand. </p>

<div><p>Nitrenes are reactive intermediates that are known to generate high interest organic molecules. Due to their inherent instability, nitrenes are often stabilized by introducing them to transition metal complexes. Many transition metal stabilized nitrenes (M=NR₂) have been reported and some of these complexes have been shown to control nitrene reactivity and selectivity. Transition metal nitrene reactivity can be categorized into two main groups: bond-insertion and group transfer reactions. In the reference to the former, chapter one of this dissertation highlights using unique dinuclear Nicatalysts to generate nitrenes from aromatic azides. These Ni₂ nitrenes are used towards selective C(sp²)−H bond amination in order to generate indole and carbazole derivatives. This work highlights the unique properties of the Ni₂ imide that enable a 1,2-addition pathway, which contrasts known bimetallic nitrene insertion reactions. A detailed mechanistic study, primarily using density functional theory (DFT) is the focus of this chapter.</p> <p>Chapter two of this dissertation focuses on nitrene group transfer. In particular, this chapter highlights the ability of the dinuclear Nicatalyst [<i>ⁱ</i>^-PrNDI]Ni₂(C₆H₆) to react with aromatic azides to perform N=N coupling. A large scope of functional groups are tolerated in high yield with short reaction times. Catalyst comparison studies, studies on relevant catalytic intermediates for N=N coupling and reaction kinetics are shown in this chapter. Lastly, chapter three showcases the expansion of the nitrene group transfer ability of [<i>ⁱ</i>^-PrNDI]Ni₂(C₆H₆) to generate high molecular weight azopolymers from aromatic diazides. These azopolymers are generated from monomers often used in organic semi-conducting materials. End group control and post polymer functionalization are highlighted in this chapter. Lastly, this work showcases a new polymer, polyazoisoindigo, as the first organic semiconducting material that reversibly transitions from a colored to colorless state upon reduction.</p><br></div>

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・論文博士 / 博士(薬科学) / 乙第13086号 / 論薬科博第2号 / 新制||薬科||9(附属図書館) / (主査)教授 竹本 佳司, 教授 高須 清誠, 教授 川端 猛夫 / 学位規則第4条第2項該当 / Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences / Kyoto University / DFAM

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Nitrogen is a vital element for the existence of life, as shown by its frequent presence in essential biomolecules, and inclusion into valuable drugs. Sulfonamides and their heterocycle counterpart, sultams, are N-containing functional groups and metabolically stable amide isosteres. Sulfa drugs, which contain these moieties, have a broad spectrum of medical applications. The industrial value of sultams has prompted the development of novel methods for their synthesis, and metal-catalyzed C-H amination reactions with nitrene precursors have recently shown promise. The current thesis presents a survey of conditions for benzo[d]sultam synthesis via intramolecular C-H amination of N-acyloxysulfonamides. Initially, using Ru(Bpy)3(PF6)2 as a photocatalyst and Et3N as a base enabled benzo[d]sultam formation by tertiary C-H amidation. The photoredox conditions were optimized to accommodate other 2,6-disubstituted-N-acyloxysulfonamides upon omission of the base, which consistently gave sulfonamide byproducts. Control reactions indicated that a thermal base-induced reaction was simultaneously occurring, both enabling productive C-H amidation and byproduct formation. Systematic optimization of base-induced conditions enabled sultam synthesis from 2,6-dialkyl- and tertiary ortho-monoalkyl-precursors in moderate yield, but sulfonamide formation still impeded the reaction.   An additional control reaction indicated that a thermal Ruthenium-catalyzed C-H amidation reaction was possible. Indeed, heating N-acyloxysulfonamides in the presence of Ru(Bpy)3(PF6)2 and in the absence of light and base enabled efficient C-H amidation, particularly with DCE as a solvent. A representative scope of 12 benzo[d]sultams was then synthesized including entries derived from ortho-monoalkyl-N-acyloxyarylsulfonamides. Aside from optimizing an efficient reaction for the synthesis of benzo[d]sultams through the cyclization of N-acyloxyarylsulfonamides, including the challenging primary C-H amidation of orthomonomethyl-substrates, the unique reaction conditions developed in this thesis set precedent for future investigation of hydroxylamine derived nitrene precursors. The optimization and design of superior ruthenium catalysts could allow for more challenging C-H amination reactions with hydroxysulfonamide derivatives and similar N-oxy nitrene precursors.

L’objectif de la présente thèse a été de développer des procédés de modification de surface de polymères par plasma à la pression atmosphérique pour la fonctionnalisation de surface en groupements amine (NH2) visant des applications dans le domaine biomédical. Le procédé à la pression atmosphérique vise à éliminer la nécessité d'un système à vide et ainsi développer une technique aussi performante et peu coûteuse pour s'approcher d'un procédé industriel. Le mode de génération du plasma choisi est une décharge contrôlée par barrière diélectrique (DBD). Deux stratégies de modification de surface ont été investiguées : l’amination de surface et le dépôt de couches minces fonctionnalisées. Les deux types de modifications de surface induites ont été caractérisés par Spectroscopie de Photoélectrons induits par Rayons-X (XPS), Spectrométrie de Masse d’Ions Secondaires par Temps de Vol (ToF SIMS), spectroscopie Infrarouge à Transformée de Fourier (FTIR), Angle de Contact (CA), Microscopie à Force Atomique (AFM) et Microscopie Électronique à Balayage (MEB). Pour l’amination de surface, les résultats ont démontré l’importance de H2 et de ses espèces dérivées dans la fonctionnalisation de groupements amine sur la surface de polymère dans une DBD à la pression atmosphérique de N2-H2. De plus, les connaissances obtenues permettent d’envisager le contrôle et l’optimisation de la concentration et la spécificité de la modification de surface pour les groupements amine greffés en surface des polymères. Les couches minces fonctionnalisées obtenues en atmosphère de N2-C2H4 présentent une concentration en azote variable en fonction du ratio gaz réactif/gaz vecteur (C2H4/N2) tout en ayant une concentration d’amines constante. Les coefficients de collage et/ou la mobilité des différentes espèces présentes en fonction du temps de résidence dans la décharge mènent à différentes morphologies. L’ajout d’H2 dans la décharge conduit à la formation de nanoparticules et de nouvelles structures, appelées « nanobâtonnets », qui présentent des dimensions anisotropiques importantes (100-200 nm de diamètre pour 1-10 m de long). Finalement, la fonctionnalisation de surface obtenue avec une DBD à pression atmosphérique est une méthode efficace, peu coûteuse pour la création de modification de surface uniforme de groupements amine qui peuvent subséquemment être utilisés pour greffer diverses fonctionnalités chimiques utiles pour diverses applications. / The objective of this thesis was to develop surface modification processes using atmospheric pressure plasma for the surface functionalization of polymers with amino groups (NH2) for biomedical applications. Developing a process working at atmospheric pressure aims to eliminate the need for a pumping system, thus obtaining a technology that would be efficient and low cost for an industrial process. The plasma generation mode chosen was a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD). Two surface modification strategies were investigated: Surface plasma amination and plasma thin film deposition. The two different types of surface modifications were characterized by X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF SIMS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Contact Angle goniometry (CA), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). On one hand, surface plasma amination, results demonstrate the importance of H2 and its derived species for amino groups functionalization on the surface of polymers in an atmospheric pressure DBD in N2-H2. Moreover, the obtained knowledge allows now the possibility to control and optimize the surface density and surface modification specificity for amino groups. On the other hand, the functionalized thin films obtained in an atmosphere of N2-C2H4 reveals a highly variable nitrogen concentration as a function of the reactive gas/carrier gas (C2H4/N2) while the surface density in amino groups is constant. Sticking coefficients and/or surface mobility of the different species created as a function of time residence in the discharge lead to different coating morphologies. The addition of H2 in the discharge leads to the formation of nanoparticles and new structures, named “nanorods” that present anisotropic dimensions (100-200 nm in diameter for 1-10 m in length). Finally, atmospheric pressure DBD surface functionalization is an efficient and low cost technique for the creation of uniform surface modification with amino groups that can be later used to covalently graft various chemicals functionalities; chemical functionalities that can be used for various applications.

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Sphingosine kinase (SphK) has emerged as an attractive target for cancer therapeutics due to its role in cell proliferation. SphK phosphorylates sphingosine to form sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) which has been implicated as a major player in cancer growth and survival. SphK exists as two different isoforms, namely SphK1 and SphK2, which play different roles inside the cell. The dearth of isoenzyme-selective inhibitors has been a stumbling block for probing the exact roles of these two isoforms in disease progression. This report documents our efforts in developing SphK2-selective inhibitors. We provide the first demonstration of a SphK inhibitor containing a quaternary ammonium salt. We developed highly potent and moderately selective inhibitors that were cell permeable and interfered with S1P signaling inside the cell. In an effort to improve the selectivity of our inhibitors and enhance their in vivo stability, we designed and synthesized second generation inhibitors containing a heteroaromatic linker and a guanidine headgroup. These inhibitors were more potent and selective towards SphK2 and affected S1P signaling in cell cultures and various animal models. / Ph. D.

Curdlan, a (1,3)-linked linear homopolysaccharide composed of beta-D-glucan, is produced by the bacterium Alcaligenes faecalis var. myxogenes. Several strategies to synthesize chemically modified curdlan derivatives have been reported, but there have been few reports of regioselective functionalization at specific positions of the curdlan backbone, especially of aminated curdlan derivatives which have remarkable potential in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. We demonstrate herein the design, synthesis and characterization of a family of regioselectively aminated curdlan derivatives including 6-deoxy-6-(bromo/azido/amino/amido/ammonium) curdlans starting from 6-bromo/azido-6-deoxycurdlan. A key reaction that enabled the whole synthesis of new curdlan derivatives at C-6 described in this dissertation was the highly selective bromination of curdlan. The resultant 6-bromo-6-deoxycurdlan, prepared with high regioselectivity, was treated with trialkylamines or heterocyclic amines to produce a range of water-soluble curdlan ammonium salts. The bromide was then nucleophilically displaced by sodium azide to produce the versatile precursor 6-azido-6-deoxycurdlan. Its water solubility was enhanced either by the incorporation of hydrophilic trioxadecanoate esters into O-2/4 positions or by the borohydride reduction to afford 6-amino-6-deoxycurdlan. The iminophosphorane intermediate generated during Staudinger reactions was further investigated for subsequent syntheses: i) 6-amino or 6-amido-6-deoxycurdlan by in situ reaction with water or excess carboxylic anhydride, ii) 6-monoalkylamino curdlan by reductive amination using aldehydes and sodium cyanoborohydride, and iii) 6-dialkylamino-/tri-alkylammoniocurdlans by reacting with methyl iodide. Such derivatives could have properties useful for a range of biomedical applications, including interactions with proteins, encapsulation of drugs, and formulation with genes or other biological compounds. / Ph. D.