Le bisphénol A (BPA) est un perturbateur endocrinien couramment employé dans l’industrie agroalimentaire, en particulier pour les matériaux en contact des denrées alimentaires. Son utilisation dans la fabrication de polycarbonates et de résines époxy, recouvrant la face interne des boîtes de conserve et des canettes, en fait un contaminant ubiquitaire de l’alimentation humaine. L’augmentation de l’exposition humaine à ce contaminant a été corrélée avec la récurrence de certains troubles comme l’intolérance alimentaire, l’obésité ou le diabète de type 2. Ces dernières années, une attention particulière a été portée sur sa capacité à perturber différentes fonctions physiologiques, dont celle du système immunitaire, après exposition périnatale à des niveaux environnementaux pertinents pour l’Homme. Dans une première étude, nous avons montré qu’une exposition périnatale au BPA à 50 µg/kg de poids corporel/jour induit une diminution de l’activité anti-microbienne corrélée à une chute de l’expression du lysozyme dans l’iléon de la descendance femelle. La perméabilité intestinale de ces individus augmente en association avec le niveau d’IFN- dans les muqueuses du côlon. De plus, nous observons une diminution des plasmocytes à IgA associée à une perte de sécrétion d’IgA dans les fèces, démontrant un défaut de la fonction barrière et des défenses de l’intestin chez la descendance BPA. De manière intéressante, une diminution de la fréquence des ILC3 intestinaux est observée chez ces individus, avec une augmentation du niveau d’IgG sanguin dirigé contre une E.coli commensale. Ces effets sont associés à un défaut de maturation et de capacité migratoire des cellules de la lamina propria (LP) et de la rate. L’exposition périnatale au BPA provoque une augmentation de la sécrétion d’IFN- et d’IL-17 après re-stimulation in vitro CD3/CD28 des cellules de la LP, et une réponse de type Th17 dans la rate. Réunis, ces effets confortent la capacité du BPA, lors d’une exposition périnatale, à induire une intolérance alimentaire chez la descendance femelle. Dans une seconde étude, nous avons mis en évidence que l’exposition périnatale au BPA, à la même dose, induit des perturbations de l’homéostasie du système immunitaire intestinal et systémique chez la descendance mâle au jour 45, via une diminution de la fréquence des Th1 et Th17 dans la LP et une augmentation de la réponse Th1 et Th17 dans la rate. Ces impacts apparaissent en parallèle avec une altération de la sensibilité au glucose, une diminution de la sécrétion d’IgA dans les fèces et un appauvrissement des bifodobacteria dans le microbiote intestinal de ces individus. L’ensemble de ces évènements précède l’infiltration de macrophages M1 pro-inflammatoires dans le tissu adipeux péri-gonadique, en association avec une diminution de la sensibilité à l’insuline et une augmentation du poids corporel apparaissant avec le vieillissement (jour 170) chez la descendance BPA. Cette étude longitudinale a permis de proposer une séquence d’évènements aboutissant à un phénotype obèse et au T2D lors d’une exposition périnatale au BPA, et ainsi de comprendre le rôle du système immunitaire en lien avec le microbiote intestinal dans le développement de ces désordres métaboliques. Enfin, nous émettons l’hypothèse que les bisphénols S et F, deux analogues structuraux du BPA, peuvent disposer de capacités immunomodulatrices équivalentes à celles du BPA, susceptibles de provoquer les mêmes troubles chez la descendance. Nous avons testé cette hypothèse de manière préliminaire chez la descendance femelle après exposition périnatale au BPS et au BPF. Des résultats préliminaires d’études in vitro sur ces deux composés en comparaison au BPA sont également apportés. Ce travail de thèse contribue à accroître les connaissances relatives aux effets immunotoxiques des bisphénols dans le contexte de l’origine développementale des pathologies chroniques de l’adulte (DOHaD). / The endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA) is commonly found in food industry, more precisely in food contact packaging. BPA is used to manufacture polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins lining food and beverage cans, becoming an ubiquitous contaminant in human food. The extent of human exposure to this chemical is thought to be correlated with the occurrence of disorders like food intolerance, obesity and type-2 diabetes (T2D). During last years, a particular interest have been raised about its ability to disrupt various physiological functions, including immune system, after perinatal exposure at relevant environmental doses for Human. In the first study, we showed that perinatal exposure to BPA (50 µg/kg body weight/day) decreased anti-microbial activity and ileal lysozyme expression in the female mouse offspring. In those mice, we observed an increased gut permeability, in association with an increase of colonic IFN- level. Moreover, we observed a decrease of IgA+ cells with a loss of IgA secretion into faeces, depicting intestinal barrier and defense function defects in BPA female offspring. Interestingly, a decrease of the intestinal ILC3 frequency associated with an increase of IgG against commensal E.coli in sera have been observed in these individuals. These effects were linked to a defect of maturation and migratory ability of dendritic cells from lamina propria (LP) and spleen. Perinatal exposure to BPA also increased IFN- and IL-17 secretions after in vitro stimulation in the gut and elicited Th17 response in the spleen. Altogether, these effects support the ability of a perinatal exposure to BPA to induce oral intolerance with ageing in female offspring. Secondly, we showed that perinatal exposure to BPA at the same dose led to intestinal and systemic immune system homeostasis disturbances in male mouse offspring at day 45, through a decrease of Th1 and Th17 frequencies in the LP and an increase of Th1 and Th17 response in spleen. These effects were associated with an altered glucose sensibility, a decrease of faecal IgA secretion and a fall of bifidobacteria in the microbiota of these individuals. These BPA-mediated events precede infiltration of pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages in gonadal white adipose tissue, together with a decreased insulin sensitivity and an increased weight gain. This longitudinal study allowed us to better understand the sequential events linked to perinatal exposure to BPA that lead to obesity and T2D, and highlighted the role of immune system linked to gut microbiota in the development of these metabolic disorders. Finally, we hypothesized that two structural analogs of BPA –i.e., Bisphenol S and F- can display similar immune-modulatory effects that could lead to similar developmental disturbances than BPA in exposed-offspring. This hypothesis was tested in a preliminary experiment in female mouse offspring perinatally exposed to BPS and BPF. We also provided preliminary results of these two compounds, compared to BPA, from an in vitro study. This thesis contributes to the increase knowledge about the immunotoxic effects of bisphenol compounds in the context of the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD).

In this work, we developed a synthetic route for obtaining β-aryl-chalcogenoazide and β-aryl-chalcogenotriazole (S, Se and Te) derived from L-amino acids (L-phenylalanine, L-valine and L-leucine). We obtained a compounds library due to the structural diversity of amino acids, organochalcogen compounds and terminal alkynes used in this synthesis. For the synthesis of chalcogenides, L-amino acids have been submitted to reduction, protection and mesylation processes for obtain protected aminomesylate. With this requerid mesylate in hand, we turned our attention to the introduction of the organochalcogenide moiety in the mesylate through the nucleophilic substitution reaction of the OMs leaving group, obtaining compound. Subsequently, the β-chiral amines were prepared after removal of the Boc protecting group with trifluoracetic acid. Further, with the chiral β-chalcogenoamines in hand, we moved our attention to the synthesis of β-aryl-chalcogenoazide via diazotransfer reaction with triflyl azide (TfN3) as a diazo donor group. This procedure has several advantages such as high yield, complete retention of configuration, mild reaction conditions, and good compatibility with most functional groups. Firstly we carry out the synthesis of TfN3 with sodium azide, triflic anhydride and acetonitrile as solvent. After, it was added to the chiral β-chalcogen amines solution for subsequent diazotransfer reaction getting β-chalcogenazides. In view of the possibility of the synthesis of triazoles due to the presence of azido group, we decided to synthesize 1,2,3-triazoles. For this synthesis we used copper (II) as a catalyst and the product is only the regioisomer 1,4-substituted 1,2,3-triazole. The β-aryl-chalcogenoazide and β-aryl-chalcogenotriazole were submited to analysis of antioxidant properties by in vitro tests. The cyclic voltammetry technique was used to study the redox potential of the synthesized compounds. / No presente trabalho, desenvolveu-se uma rota sintética para a obtenção de calcogenilazidas e calcogeniltriazóis (S, Se e Te) derivados de L-aminoácidos (L-fenilalanina, L-valina e L-leucina). Uma variedade de compostos pode ser obtida devido à diversidade estrutural dos aminoácidos, organocalcogênios e alquinos terminais utilizados. Para a síntese das calcogenilazidas, os L-aminoácidos foram submetidos aos processos de redução, proteção e mesilação para a obtenção dos β-aminomesilatos protegidos. De posse destes aminomesilatos realizou-se a síntese dos calcogenetos utilizando Reação de Substituição Nucleofílica no mesilato, OMs. Após foi realizada a desproteção do calcogenetos obtendo-se as β-calcogenilaminas quirais para posterior síntese das β-calcogenilazidas. A reação para a síntese das calcogenilazidas está baseada na diazotransferência. Neste tipo de metodologia a quiralidade da molécula é preservada, não havendo racemização e nem inversão de configuração do carbono assimétrico, além da obtenção de rendimentos elevados e da boa compatibilidade química com outros grupos funcionais. Dessa forma, primeiramente realizou-se a síntese do trifluorometanossulfônico azida (TfN3), chave desta etapa reacional. Após, foi procedida a síntese das β-calcogenilazidas a partir das β-calcogenilaminas. Com as calcogenilazidas em mãos e tendo em vista a possibilidade da síntese de triazóis, devido ao grupo azida ser um excelente bloco construtor de moléculas contendo heterociclos, realizou-se a síntese de calcogeniltriazóis. Para esta síntese foi utilizado uma metodologia com cobre (II) como catalisador obtendo-se apenas o regioisômero 1,2,3-triazol 1,4 substituído. Os respectivos compostos, β-calcogenilazidas e β-calcogeniltriazóis, foram avaliados com relação a sua atividade antioxidante in vitro e forneceram resultados bastante promissores com relação a esta atividade. Além disso, a técnica de Voltametria Cíclica também foi utilizada para avaliar o potencial redox desses compostos.

Effects of man made pollutants on an ecosystem are initiated at the cellular level where a prime determinant for survival of an organism is its ability to metabolise and excrete toxic chemicals or their metabolites, thereby preventing cellular toxicity or damage to germ cell DNA. Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes are responsible (in concert with the remainder of the Ah battery enzymes) for the metabolism of numerous xenobiotics and endogenous compounds, including the metabolic activation of most environmental toxic chemicals and carcinogens. Genetic polymorphisms which affect performance of these enzymatic detoxification systems may alter tolerance to pollutants and thus survival in polluted environments. Alterations in the susceptibility of individuals and the development of resistant populations has arisen by forced selection of populations with variant genes, resulting in increased detoxification capacity. There is evidence for such scenarios of variations in activities of pollutant biotransforming enzymes of fish contributing to survival in polluted estuarine environments and several chemically resistant populations have been identified in the USA and Europe. In fish it has been demonstrated that CYP1A enzyme activity is required to activate some carcinogenic xenobiotics to a metabolic state in which they can form DNA adducts. The mechanism of reduced CYP1A expression in highly contaminated populations may therefore represent resistance to chemical stressors. European flounder (Platichthys flesus) from some waterways which have a long history of severe sedimentary contamination do not show elevated levels of CYP1A. The aim of the current study was to investigate whether any heritable differences were apparent between offspring from parents inhabiting long-term polluted and pristine areas. Flounder were obtained from a highly polluted estuary in the UK and crossed with fish from a relatively pristine environment. Offspring were raised in communal tanks in order to standardise environmental conditions, and allow investigations into the genetic variation of CYP1A. To allow identification of offspring to parental fish, polymorphic microsatellite loci were isolated and characterised for the flounder. Novel cDNA probes to transcription factors in the detoxification pathway (AhR2 and ARNT2) were cloned for flounder, and RT-PCR / Southern blot methods were developed for quantitation of gene transcript levels. A novel method of CYP1A quantification using real-time PCR was developed. PAH and PCB exposure trials were carried out on mixed batch offspring, and CYP1A gene transcript levels assessed using Northern blot and real-time PCR techniques. Offspring were genotyped to their parents using the microsatellites obtained, and CYP1A transcript levels were correlated with clean and polluted areas. CYP1A was further correlated to transcription factor expression, and data are presented. Following exposure to the commercial PCB mixture, Aroclor 1254, CYP1A transcript levels were found to be significantly lower in families whose parents originated from a polluted area. This observation indicates that there is a possible genetic component to variation in CYP1A levels, and that these fish may have acquired a heritable tolerance to polluted areas. The lack of induction, or correlation with CYP1A levels, of AhR2 and ARNT2 expression indicates a possible AhR independent pathway for the metabolism of PCBs in the flounder. © Tom Dixon 2003 http://www.tomdixon.org

A brief introduction explaining phosphine ligand properties, Pd catalysed cross-coupling reactions; the importance of the steps involved in the catalytic cycle (oxidative addition, transmetalation & reductive elimination), mechanistic studies and a comparison of various reactions will give an overview of important cross-coupling reactions and their limitations. The development of a “super-concentrated” (5M) Pd catalysed Kumada type coupling reaction has been developed for coupling a range of aryl bromide and chloride substrates with the Grignard reagents ((p-CF₃-C₆H₄)MgBr)) and PhMgBr in methyl-tetrahydrofuran (Me-THF). Using a range of bidentate ligands such as bis-phosphinoferrocenyl ligands, good conversions were achieved using small amounts of solvent; up to 10 times less than typical procedures in THF. The unsymmetrical Pt complexes of the form [Pt(P-P)Br₂], [Pt(P-P)(Ph)Br] and [Pt(P-P)Ph₂] have been synthesised and characterised. The variations of substituents on the ligand system and the steric bulk have been shown to have a dramatic effect on the rate of transmetalation. The results provide one explanation why 1,1’-bis(di tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene (dtbpf), an excellent ligand for certain Suzuki reactions, is quite poor in reactions where transmetalation is more difficult. Palladium dichloride complexes of the ferrocenylphosphine based ligands 1,1’-bis- (diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (dppf), 1,1’-bis-(diisopropylphosphino)ferrocene (dippf) and 1,1’-bis-(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene (dtbpf) have been shown to be active in the Hiyama cross-coupling of p-bromoacetophenone and vinyltrimethoxysilane (CHCH₂Si(OMe₃)) in the presence of TBAF under thermal heating and microwave conditions. Ligands with the optimum balance for promoting the transmetalation, oxidative addition and reductive elimination steps along the reaction pathway have been identified. Competition experiments are consistent with slow transmetalation being an issue with the Hiyama reaction relative to the Suzuki coupling. A novel protocol has been developed for the synthesis of aryl-alkyl ethers via C-O bond activation under Pd catalysed conditions. Utilising the unsymmetrical 1-bis-(ditertbutyl-1’- bis-diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (dtbdppf) under optimised conditions with silicon based nucleophiles and NaOH or TBAF as an activator, the formation of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl and n-butyl ethers with a range of aryl halides was achieved in good yield.

Pyrroles are found in various natural products and in the chemical composition of certain drugs because of their interesting biological properties. Lipitor, Tolmetin and Amtolmetin are examples of drugs with 1,2,5-substituted pyrroles in their composition, in which biological activities have been certified. Moreover, pyrroles are used as precursors of semiconductor polymers, oligomers and dendrimers useful for the synthesis of electroluminescent materials used in devices, such as organic light-emitting diodes, field-effect transistors, solar and organic photovoltaic cells. We are interested in conjugated polymers based on pyrrole due to their optical properties, electrochemical and the conductivity produced by electron delocalization along their carbon chains. The overall objective of the work presented in this thesis is the synthesis of new molecules based on pyrrole for studying their electronic and electrochemical properties as well for the synthesis of conjugated polymers. Initially, we performed the synthesis of 1,3,5-tri-(1-alkyl-5-methylpyrrol-2-yl)benzenes, which may serve as precursors for the synthesis of conjugated dendrimers. Their synthesis was made in three steps starting from trimethyl 1,3,5-benzene-tricarboxylate which was converted to 1,3,5-tri-(pent-4-enoyl)benzene using vinylmagnesium bromide in a Grignard reaction catalyzed by copper cyanide. The olefins of 1,3,5-tri-(pent-4-enoyl)benzene were oxidized to produce 1,3,5-tri-(4-oxopentanoyl)benzene using a modified protocol of the Tsuji-Wacker reaction. Subsequent, Paal-Knorr condensation reactions on 1,3,5-tri-(4-oxopentanoyl)benzene with different amines were used to synthesize 1,3,5-tri-(1-alkyl-5-methylpyrrol-2-yl)benzenes with different N-substituents in yields between 44 and 60%. Incomplete reaction of vinylmagnesium bromide with trimethyl 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate gave the methyl-3,5-di(pent-4-enoyl)benzoate, which was converted to methyl-3,5-dipyrrolylbenzoate following the reaction of Tsuji- Wacker and Paal-Knorr with yields between 30 and 60%. The photochemical and electrochemical properties of the 1,3,5-tri-(1-alkyl-5-methylpyrrol-2-yl)benzenes and methyl-3,5-dipyrrolylbenzoates were studied in collaboration with the research group of professor William Skene. The results have shown that both types of pyrrole have potential for the synthesis of conjugated polymers and dendrimers used in the manufacture of electroluminescent materials. Following these encouraging results, we performed the synthesis of 6,12-dimethyl-1,5-dipyrrolediazocane. Methyl N-(Boc)-β-alaninate was converted to its corresponding homoallylic ketone, which was oxidized to N-(Boc)aminoheptan-3,6-dione. The Paal-Knorr condensation between N-(Boc)aminoheptan-3,6-dione and aminoheptan-3,6-dione hydrochloride gave 6,12-dimethyl-1,5-dipyrrolediazocane in 17% yield. In sum, we have synthesized and characterized seven new molecules, six of them having photochemical and electrochemical properties interesting for the synthesis of conjugated polymers and dendrimers. The latter offering potential as precursor for the conception of compounds of therapeutic interest. / Les pyrroles sont une classe de molécules que l'on trouve dans divers produits naturels ainsi que dans la composition chimique de certains médicaments en raison de leurs propriétés biologiques intéressantes. Le Lipitor, la Tolmetin et l'Amtolmetin sont des exemples de médicaments à base de pyrroles 1,2,5 substitués dont les activités biologiques ont été certifiées. Les pyrroles sont aussi utilisés comme précurseurs de polymères, oligomères et dendrimères semi-conducteurs nécessaires à la synthèse de certains matériaux électroluminescents, tels que les diodes organiques électroluminescentes, les transistors à effets de champ et les cellules organiques photovoltaïques. Nous nous sommes intéressés à ces polymères conjugués à base de pyrroles en raison de leurs qualités de bons conducteurs, de leurs propriétés optiques et électrochimiques que leur confère la délocalisation des électrons le long de leurs chaines carbonées. L'objectif général des travaux présentés dans ce mémoire est de synthétiser de nouvelles molécules à base de pyrroles pouvant éventuellement servir de précurseurs à la synthèse de dendrimères conjugués ainsi qu'à la synthèse de molécules thérapeutiques. Une étude de leurs propriétés électroniques et électrochimiques sera effectuée afin de déterminer leur potentiel pour la fabrication de matériaux électroluminescents. Dans un premier temps, la synthèse des analogues du 1,3,5-benzènetripyrrole a été faite en trois étapes à partir du 1,3,5-benzènetricarboxylate de triméthyle. Celui-ci a été converti en premier lieu en 1,3,5-benzènetricétone-γ,δ-insaturée lors d'une réaction de Grignard catalysée par le cyanure de cuivre. Ce dernier composé fut oxydé lors de la seconde étape en 1,3,5-tri-(4-oxopentanoyl)benzène selon un protocole modifié de la réaction de Tsuji-Wacker. Enfin, la réaction de condensation de Paal-Knorr du 1,3,5-tri-(4-oxopentanoyl)benzène de l'étape précédente mène au 1,3,5-benzènetripyrrole N-substitué selon l'amine utilisée pour la condensation, avec des rendements entre 44 et 60%. La réaction incomplète du bromure de vinylmagnésium avec le 1,3,5-benzènetricarboxylate de triméthyle mène au méthyl-3,5-di-(pent-4-énoyl)benzoate, qui a été converti en méthyl-3,5-dipyrrolylbenzoate suite à la réaction de Tsuji-Wacker et de Paal-Knorr avec des rendements entre 30 et 60%. L'étude des propriétés photochimiques et électrochimiques des tripyrroles et des bipyrroles a été faite en collaboration avec le groupe de recherche du professeur William Skene. Les résultats obtenus démontrèrent que ces pyrroles auraient un potentiel pour la synthèse de dendrimères conjugués servant à la fabrication de matériaux électroluminescents. Suite à ces résultats encourageants, la synthèse du 6,12-diméthyle-1,5-dipyrrolediazocane a aussi été réalisée. Celui-ci a été synthétisé à partir de l’ester méthylique de l’acide 3-tert-butoxycarbonylaminopropionique qui a été converti en sa cétone homoallylique correspondante, puis oxydée en N-Boc-3,6-dioxoheptylcarbamate. La condensation de Paal-Knorr de ce dernier composé avec le sel d'hydrochlorure 7-aminoheptane-2,5-dione mène au 6,12-diméthyle-1,5-dipyrrolediazocane avec un rendement de 17%. En somme, la recherche effectuée a permis la synthèse et la caractérisation de six nouvelles molécules ayant des propriétés photochimiques et électrochimiques intéressantes pour la synthèse de polymères et dendrimères conjugués. Ainsi que la synthèse d'un diazacycle, qui de part sa structure pourrait servir de précurseur à la synthèse de molécules thérapeutiques.

Natural flavonoids and flavonolignans feature beneficial properties for living organisms such as antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects, anticancer, chemoprotective, dermatoprotective and hypocholesterolemic activities. Their metabolism in mammals is complex, the exact structure of their metabolites still remains partly unclear and the standards are usually not commercially available. Hence, this project focused on the preparation of potential and defined biotransformation Phase II sulfated metabolites of silymarin flavonolignans: silybin, 2,3-dehydrosilybin, isosilybin, silychristin, silydianin and flavonoids quercetin, taxifolin, rutin and isoquercitrin. Pure sulfated derivatives were prepared using aryl sulfotransferase from Desulfitobacterium hafniense and aryl sulfotransferase from rat liver. Using heterologously expressed PAPS (3'-phosphoadenosine-5'-phosophosulfate) - independent arylsulfotransferase from Desulfitobacterium hafniense and cheap p-nitrophenyl sulfate as sulfate donor, sulfated flavonolignans and flavonoids were obtained in high yields. Silymarin flavonolignans afforded exclusively monosulfates at the position C-20 (C-19 in the case of silychristin), except 2,3-dehydrosilybin that yielded also the 7,20-O-disulfated derivative. Isoquercitrin and rutin were selectively sulfated...

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Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karolinska institutet, 2007. / Härtill 4 uppsatser + 1 appendix.

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / This work presents a new, simple and versatile strategy for the synthesis of new N-aryl substituted 3-trifluoroacetyl-1H-pyrroles. The pyrroles were obtained by the reaction of 3-trifluoroacetyl-4,5-dihydrofuran with aryl amines of general formula ArNH2, and Ar= C6H4, 2-MeO(C6H4), 3-MeO(C6H4), 4-MeO(C6H4), 2-Me(C6H4), 3-Me(C6H4), 4-Me(C6H4), 3-F(C6H4), 4-F(C6H4), 3-Cl(C6H4), 4-Cl(C6H4), 4-OH(C6H4), 2-OH-5-Me(C6H3), 3-OH-4-Me(C6H3), 4-Br(C6H4) generating 1,1,1-trifluoro-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-arylamino-3-beten-2-ones intermediates that could not be isolated. These intermediaries were submitted to Swern oxidation reaction producing 1,1,1-trifluoro-3-(2-ethanal)-4-arylamino-3-buten-2-ones that underwent intramolecular cyclization followed by aromatization by dehydratation, producing N-aryl substituted 3-trifluoracetyl-1H-pyrroles in 30-56% yield. The pyrroles obtained in this study were identified by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and GC-Mass Espectroscopy. / Este trabalho apresenta uma nova estratégia sintética simples e versátil para a preparação de uma série inédita de 3-trifluoracetil-1H-pirróis N-aril substituídos. Os pirróis foram obtidos a partir da reação do 3-trifluoracetil-4,5-diidrofurano com aril aminas de fórmula geral ArNH2, sendo Ar= C6H4, 2-MeO(C6H4), 3-MeO(C6H4), 4-MeO(C6H4), 2-Me(C6H4), 3-Me(C6H4), 4-Me(C6H4), 3-F(C6H4), 4-F(C6H4), 3-Cl(C6H4), 4-Cl(C6H4), 4-OH(C6H4), 2-OH-5-Me(C6H3), 3-OH-4-Me(C6H3), 4-Br(C6H4) gerando os intermediários 1,1,1-trifluoro-3-(2-hidroxietil)-4-arilamino-3-buten-2-onas, que não foram isolados. Esses intermediários foram submetidos a reação de oxidação de Swern produzindo 1,1,1-trifluoro-3-(2-etanal)-4-arilamino-3-buten-2-onas que sofreram reação de ciclização intramolecular, seguido de aromatização com a perda de uma molécula de água produzindo os 3-trifluoracetil-1H-pirróis N-aril substituídos, com rendimentos reacionais (30-56%). Os pirróis obtidos neste trabalho foram identificados por Ressonância Magnética Nuclear de Hidrogênio, Ressonância Magnética Nuclear de Carbono-13 e Espectroscopia de Massas.

Palladium-catalyzed reactions have become one of the most important tools in modern organic chemistry due to its ability to catalyze the formation of new carbon-carbon bonds. The aim of the work presented in this thesis was to develop new palladium(II)-catalyzed addition reactions. In this work, cyanamides were investigated as a new substrate to give aryl amidines as products. The first protocol developed employed aryltrifluoroborates as the aryl partner, and the insertion of the aryl group into un-, mono-, and di-substituted cyanamides was successful for a wide variety of aryltrifluoroborates. An alternative method of generating the necessary intermediate for insertion into the cyanamide is the decarboxylative formation of aryl-palladium from aryl carboxylic acids. A protocol was developed for this reaction, but was unfortunately limited to a small number of ortho-substituted electron-rich aryl carboxylic acids. The mechanism was investigated by the means of DFT calculations and ESI-MS studies, and the rate-determining step was suggested to be the 1,2-carbopalladation based upon those results. A translation of the batch protocol to continuous-flow conditions was also demonstrated. The ideal method of generating the aryl-palladium species is by C-H bond activation, and this approach was demonstrated with indoles, giving a variety of 3-amidinoindoles as products. The mechanism was investigated by DFT calculations and a plausible catalytic cycle was proposed. A continuous-flow application of a desulfitative palladium(II)-catalyzed addition to nitriles to give ketones was developed. In addition, different reactor materials were evaluated in the microwave heated reactor cavity. Thus the reaction was shown to proceed with microwave heating in a borosilicate glass and an aluminum oxide reactor, and also in conditions mimicking conventional heating in a silicon carbide reactor. Finally, a protocol was developed for the convenient synthesis of sodium aryl sulfinates from Grignard and lithium reagents using a solid sulfur dioxide source as a safe alternative to the gas. The products of this protocol can be used as aryl-palladium precursors by a desulfitative process.