京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(理学) / 甲第18808号 / 理博第4066号 / 新制||理||1585(附属図書館) / 31759 / 京都大学大学院理学研究科化学専攻 / (主査)教授 丸岡 啓二, 教授 時任 宣博, 教授 大須賀 篤弘 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Science / Kyoto University / DGAM

The prostaglandins are a unique family of natural products found in all mammalian life, including humans. Their biological significance is profound, and they are responsible for a vast array of bodily functions. This importance, coupled with their low concentration in vivo, has made them attractive targets for total chemical synthesis. The work herein describes synthetic efforts towards their synthesis using an oxidative radical cyclisation to construct the key [3.3.0]-bridged bicyclic lactone, from which the prostaglandin skeleton may be derived. Key to this was the development of manganese(III) acetate and copper(II) triflate as optimal reagents for this cyclisation of unsaturated malonate/malonic acid derivatives. To study this, several model substrates for this crucial cyclisation were synthesised, and their cyclisation analysed. Chapter 5 describes the design and synthesis of several model substrates containing malonate groups for the oxidative radical cyclisation. The results of the cyclisation with manganese(III) and various copper(II) salts influenced the design of the substrates, and led to the use of malonic acids as more effective substrates for the formation of [3.3.0]-bicyclic lactones. A catalytic process, in which atmospheric oxygen is the terminal oxidant was also developed. Chapter 6 describes the studies towards a total synthesis of the prostaglandin family. Two potential routes are followed, the first of which used a key asymmetric epoxidation to install asymmetry. A Suzuki coupling was used to deliver the desired diene required for the cyclisation substrate, which was successfully cyclised using manganese(III) acetate and copper(II) triflate, creating the desired [3.3.0]-bicyclic lactone in good yield and with excellent diastereomeric control. A second, shorter route to the same lactone was also developed, using a novel asymmetric deconjugative aldol condensation to establish asymmetry. Cyclisation of this analogous substrate was also successful, delivering the same lactone after olefin metathesis.

L’objectif de ces travaux de thèse a consisté en le développement de nouveaux accepteurs radicalaires de type vinylsulfoxydes et vinylsulfoximines pour la mise en œuvre de processus multicomposants radicalaires. Ces réactions de carbo-alcénylation d’oléfines permettent l’accès à des substrats comportant plusieurs fonctionnalités utiles en synthèse organique et la formation de plusieurs liaisons carbone-carbone en un seul pot. L’absence de contrôle de la stéréochimie du centre asymétrique créé lors de la dernière étape élémentaire du processus multi-composants constitue l’un des derniers problèmes à résoudre dans cette méthodologie. Nous avons, étudié le développement de réactions multicomposants radicalaires impliquant des précurseurs vinylsulfoxydes et sulfoximines. Lors de ces processus, les produits de carboalcénylations d’oléfines ont été obtenus avec des rendements moyens à bons. Nous avons développé en parallèle une méthode efficace pour l’alcénylation directe photocatalysée d’hétérocycles oxygénés par activation de liaisons Csp3 -H à l’aide d’une quantité catalytique de diarylcétone sous irradiation UV. Ce processus permet notamment un accès aisé aux dioxanes substitués par un groupement alcényle, avec un rendement élevé. Une approche énantiosélective de ce processus a également été réalisée. Dans une derniére partie, nous avons développé une stratégie sans étain qui utilise le diphenyliodonium hexafluorophosphate pour réaliser la vinylation des halogénures d'alkyle dans des conditions radicalaires. Le diphenyliodonium hexafluorophosphate est donc considéré comme un substitut efficace de l'étain dans ce processus de radical libre. / The aim of this thesis was to develop new radical acceptors including vinylsulfoxides and vinylsulfoximines for the implementation of radical multicomponent processes. These carbo- alkenylation reactions of olefins allow access to substrates having several functionalities, which are useful in organic synthesis and the formation of several carbon-carbon bonds in a single pot. The lack of control of the stereochemistry of the stereogenic center, created during the last elementary stage of the multi-component process, is one of the key problems to be solved in this methodology. We have studied the development of radical multicomponent reactions involving vinylsulfoxide and sulfoximine precursors. In these processes, the olefin carbo-alkenylation products were obtained in moderate to good yields. We have developed in parallel an efficient method for the direct photocatalyzed alkenylation of oxygenated heterocycles through the activation of a Csp3 –H bond, using a catalytic amount of a diarylketone under UV irradiation. This process provides an easy access to alkenyl-substituted dioxanes in high yield. An enantioselective version of this process was also studied. In the final part, we developed a tin-free strategy that uses diphenyliodonium hexafluorophosphate tovinylate alkyl halides under free radical conditions. Diphenyliodonium hexafluorophosphate is thereforeconsidered as an efficient tin surrogate in this free-radical process.

L’objectif de ce travail a consisté en le développement de nouveaux processus multi-composant radicalaires et leur application en synthèse organique. Des carbo-alcénylation d'oléfines ont ainsi été réalisées avec de nouveaux précurseurs de radicaux, des oléfines diverses, en présence de Z-diphénylsulfonyléthylène comme accepteur terminal. Les conditions de la réaction ont été optimisées, en introduisant notamment la diphénylsulfonylhydrazine comme amorceur de radicaux sous irradiation UV, et substitut au couteux DTBHN. Des conditions sans étain ont également été étudiées avec l’objectif de remplacer le réactif (Bu3Sn)2 par des radicaux silylés. Le tris (triméthylsilyl)silylthiopropene a ainsi été testé avec succès en tant qu'agent de propagation des chaînes radicalaires. A l’issue de ce travail méthodologique, nous avons développé une stratégie de synthèse de l'Eucophylline, un alcaloïde isolé de Leuconotis griffithii, dont le squelette tétracyclique a été élaboré sur la base d’une réaction de carbo-oximation radicalaire d’oléfine. Ce processus multicomposant, suivi d’une réduction de la fonction oxime et d’une lactamisation offre une voie d’accès rapide au motif bicyclo[3.3.1]lactame, intermédiaire-clé de la synthèse. Une réaction de type Friedländer entre ce lactame et un ortho-aminobenzonitrile a permis d’accéder au squelette tetrahydrobenzo[1,8]naphthyridine de l'Eucophylline. La synthèse du composé modèle a enfin été complétée par l’introduction du substituant vinylique par un couplage de Heck. / The aim of this work was to develop new radical multi-component processes and their application in organic synthesis. Carbo-alkenylation processes were thus performed with new radical precursors, different olefins, in the presence of Z-diphenylsulfonylethylene as a terminal acceptor. Reaction conditions have also been optimized, including the diphenylsulfonylhydrazine as a radical initiator under U.V. irradiation, and substitute to the costly DTBHN. Tin-free conditions were also screened with the goal of replacing (Bu3Sn)2 with silyl radicals. Tris(trimethylsilyl)silylthiopropene was tested with success as a radical chain carrier. After this methodology studies, we developed a strategy toward the synthesis of Eucophylline, an alcaloid isolated from Leuconotis griffithii, which tetracyclic skeleton was elaborated based on a carbo-oximation of olefin. This multicomponent process, followed by a reduction of the oxime function and a lactamization offered a fast access to the bicyclo[3.3.1]lactam, a key-intermediate in the synthesis. A Friedländer-type reaction between this lactam and an ortho-aminobenzonitrile allowed an access to the Eucophylline tetrahydrobenzo[1,8]naphthyridine skeleton. The synthesis of the model compound was finally completed with the introduction of the vinylic substituent through a Heck coupling.

The Earth's atmosphere is a large photochemical reactor consisting primarily of N2 (~78%) and O2 (~21%) with Ar and water vapor being the next most abundant constituents. All of the remaining gases in the atmosphere are referred to as 'trace gases', and they play a critical role in understanding climate change, urban air quality, ozone production and depletion, and in determining the overall 'health' of the atmosphere. These trace components are present in our atmosphere with mixing ratios, i.e., mole fractions, ranging from sub parts per trillion to several hundred parts per million. One class of trace constituents that play a critical role in atmospheric chemistry are free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive, often initiating the oxidation of natural and anthropogenic atmospheric species, thereby often controlling the fate and lifetimes of these species. The research comprising this dissertation focuses on laboratory studies of the kinetics and mechanisms of free radical (atomic halogen) reactions that can impact the levels of important trace atmospheric species. In the studies reported herein, laser flash photolysis (LFP) was coupled with time resolved atomic resonance fluorescence (RF) spectroscopic detection of Cl or Br atoms to investigate halogen atom chemistry. The research addresses three groups of reactions: Cl atom reactions with alkyl bromides, Cl and Br-initiated oxidations of small (C2-C6) alkenes, and Cl reactions with CH3SCH3 (DMS, dimethylsulfide) and CH3SeCH3 (DMSe, dimethylselenide). The alkyl bromide reactions were experimentally unique in that we were able to deduce kinetics of the Cl atom reaction with bromoethane, n-bromopropane, and 1,2-dibromoethane by monitoring the appearance of the Br product by LFP-RF. The Br is formed via elimination that occurs essentially instantaneously following β-H abstraction by the Cl atom. All three of the bromoalkanes investigated are emitted into the atmosphere primarily from anthropogenic sources and all three have been identified by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) as very short-lived (lifetime less than 6 months) source gases with significant ozone depletion potentials (ODPs). Additionally, the bromoalkanes mentioned above have been of interest as model compounds for larger partially halogenated organics found in the atmosphere, and they have been considered as potential replacement compounds for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) that have been banned as a result of the Montreal Protocol. Brominated very short-lived compounds are thought to contribute 20-25% of total stratospheric bromine. Thus, there is considerable interest in understanding the atmospheric chemistry of even the most short-lived organic bromine compounds. Temporal profiles of Br atoms provided important kinetic and mechanistic insight for the reactions over a wide range of temperature and pressure. Temperature-dependent rate coefficients are determined for the alkyl bromides of interest for the first time, and the potential importance of the Cl reaction as an atmospheric degradation pathway for each alkyl bromide is qualitatively assessed. The studies of halogen atom reactions with alkenes focused on formation of weakly-bound adducts where kinetics of adduct formation and dissociation as well as non-adduct forming channels were evaluated. The elementary steps in the Br initiated oxidation of the alkenes 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene (isoprene), 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene (tetramethylethylene, TME), and 1,3-butadiene have been investigated. The experimental kinetic database for these reactions is quite sparse. The kinetic results reported herein, suggests that Br reaction with the above olefins is much faster than previously thought. Analysis of the temperature dependence of the "approach to equilibrium" kinetic data in conjunction with electronic structure calculations allows for determination of enthalpy and entropy changes associated with each addition reaction. Where possible, both forward addition and reverse dissociation channels as well as H-abstraction pathways were characterized. The enthalpy change associated with the addition reaction to give the Br−isoprene and Br−1,3-butadiene adducts has been determined for the first time and the bond dissociation enthalpy obtained for the Br−TME adduct is in reasonable agreement with the only other previously reported value. It should be noted that in the case of isoprene and 1,3-butadiene, there are multiple possible adducts that could be formed. In order to help clarify which adducts are more or less likely to be formed, we rely on electronic structure calculations (see Chapter 5) to aid in our overall understanding of the adduct forming channels. Furthermore, for the Br reactions with the three alkenes above, atomic Br kinetics have been monitored directly both in the absence and in the presence of O2 which allowed, for the first time, determination of rate coefficients for the elementary steps in the overall complex mechanism including determination of the Br−olefin + O2 rate coefficient. Also included in this group of reactions is the chlorine reaction with isoprene. In addition to the well-known fact that isoprene is emitted into the atmosphere from vegetation, a potentially significant marine source of isoprene has received considerable attention. Chlorine has long been thought to exist primarily in marine environments, however, recent findings also suggest a significant Cl production rate in the middle of the continental United States. There are numerous room temperature kinetic studies for the Cl + isoprene reaction in the literature, however, there is only one temperature dependent study reported. Current recommended 298 K rate coefficients for isoprene reactions suggest the Cl reaction is ~ 4x faster than the analogous OH reaction. If indeed this is the case, the Cl reaction could play a non-neglibible role in isoprene oxidation in atmospheric locales where Cl concentrations are relatively high. In addition, the C−Cl bond strength in Cl−C5H8 is obtained from direct measurements of the forward and reversible addition rate coefficients. Our results are compared with the literature data, and the potential importance of Cl-initiated oxidation as an atmospheric sink for isoprene is assessed. The final group of reactions investigated involves reactions of Cl with DMS and DMSe. DMS and DMSe are the most prevalent sulfur and selenium compounds emitted to the atmosphere from the oceans. The oxidation of DMS has been studied extensively due to the interest in the possible role of DMS oxidation in the formation of sulfate aerosols, however, DMSe oxidation processes have hardly been studied at all. And, DMSe oxidation products are likely to be less volatile than the analogous DMS species. Selenium is an essential nutrient for many plants and animals; however, there is a fine line between enough and excess selenium which can be toxic. Most studies suggest that atmospheric deposition is an important source of Se contamination, and it is therefore critical to evaluate the source emissions and fate of Se in the atmosphere. Since the majority of atmospheric Se exists in the form of DMSe, determination of the kinetics and oxidation mechanisms of DMSe will go a long way towards understanding the global biogeochemical cycle of Se. Both reversible addition and H-abstraction pathways have been characterized, and the first experimental determination of bond strength of the gas-phase DMS−Cl and DMSe−Cl adducts have been obtained.

Dans le cadre d’un programme de recherche dédié à la découverte de petites molécules à visée anticancéreuse, nous avons envisagé de concevoir des composés originaux dérivés de quinones. Notre premier objectif a été d’élaborer des mimes non-peptidiques de la protéine Smac, susceptibles de participer à relancer le phénomène d’apoptose, dont la structure est rigidifiée par des contraintes conformationnelles. Par ailleurs, les kinases et les phosphatases, jouant des rôles complémentaires de phosphorylation / déphosphorylation dans le cadre du contrôle du cycle cellulaire notamment, apparaissent aussi comme des cibles intéressantes. Une étude attentive de leurs inhibiteurs connus nous a permis de mettre en avant des analogies structurales qui nous ont conduit à vouloir synthétiser des motifs fonctionnalisés de dérivés de naphtoquinones.L’introduction directe de chaînes latérales aliphatiques sur nos substrats, par création de liaisons de type C(sp2)–C(sp3), a été rendue possible grâce au développement d’une méthodologie de décarboxylation radicalaire. Dans les conditions réactionnelles mises au point, le couple Ag(I)/S2O82- est utilisé comme initiateur radicalaire et autorise la génération de radicaux alkyles par décarboxylation d’acides aminés. L’introduction directe de cycles aromatiques fonctionnalisés, via la création de liaisons de type C(sp2)–C(sp2), a été réalisée par l’intermédiaire de la génération de radicaux aryles issus de sels de diazonium stables ou d’anilines. Les procédés décrits dans ce manuscrit nous ont permis d’apporter certains éclaircissements sur la réactivité des substrats et sur les mécanismes réactionnels impliqués. / In our ongoing course dedicated to the discovery of small anticancer molecules, we designed novel quinone derivatives. Our first objective was to fashion non-peptidic Smac mimics, able to trigger apoptosis in tumor cells, displaying a structure rigidified by conformational restrictions. Otherwise, the kinases and the phosphatases, acting as phosphorylating / dephosphorylating agents mostly in the control of the cell cycle, were thought to be other relevant biological targets. An intent study of their known inhibitors allowed us to underline trends in their chemical structure and made us plan the synthesis of functionalized naphthoquinones.A dedicated approach involving radical decarboxylation of amino acids allowed the introduction of aliphatic side chains on our substrates though C(sp2)–C(sp3) bond formation. Ag(I)/S2O82- was used as alkyl radical initiator and the direct C-H alkylation of the quinonic positions could take place. C(sp2)–C(sp2) bonds were created through aryl radicals generation from stable diazonium salts or anilines which allowed the direct C-H arylation of quinones. The procedures described along this manuscript let us formulate several advances on the substrates reactivity and on the reaction mechanisms involved.

Les réactions multicomposants radicalaires sont d’une grande efficacité synthétique et s’avèrent en phase avec les principes de la chimie dite "verte". Ce manuscrit s’articule autour de trois axes : l’étude de la réaction de carbo-alcénylation radicalaire d’oléfines azotées riches en électrons, la valorisation des structures obtenues en se dirigeant vers la synthèse de molécules cycliques ou polycycliques complexes, et pour finir la mise au point de nouveaux médiateurs radicalaires sans étain. Dans un premiers temps, sur la base de travaux antérieurs de notre laboratoire, la réaction de carbo-alcénylation radicalaire a été étendue avec succès à l’utilisation d’énamides et d’ène-carbamates. Cette étude a permis de montrer la forte réactivité de ces oléfines vis-à-vis de radicaux électrophiles ainsi que l’importante force motrice que constitue la formation du radical amidoyle intermédiaire.Parmi tous les énamides et ène-carbamates testés, seules les structures cycliques ont permis d’obtenir une excellente diastéréosélectivité en faveur des produits trans. Dans un second temps, une valorisation des structures obtenues lors de la réaction de carbo-alcénylation a été réalisée par la mise au point de processus de cyclisations radicalaires et ioniques. Des cyclisations par activation via des énamines ont permis d’obtenir diastéréosélectivement des squelettes aza-décalones, présents notamment dans les alcaloïdes de la famille des lycopodiums. Un processus de double cyclisations de type 5-exo-trig/6-exo-trig, totalement diastéréosélectif, a également été établi donnant accès à des composés tri- et tétracycliques diversement substitués présents dans d’autres types d’alcaloïdes.Enfin, le développement de nouveaux médiateurs radicalaires silylés non réducteurs, comme substituts aux diétains, a été réalisé. L’intérêt s’est porté sur divers disilanes, thiosilanes, borosilanes et borothiosilanes, précurseurs de radicaux silyles permettant de promouvoir la propagation de chaînes radicalaires. Ces médiateurs ont été testés dans des réactions de vinylation directes de bromures d’alkyle ou dans des processus de carbo-alcénylation à trois composants. Dans le cas des thiosilanes et borosilanes des résultats encourageants et prometteurs ont été obtenus. / Multicomponent radical reactions have high synthetic efficiency and are in line with "green"chemistry concepts. This manuscript focuses on three topics: the study of the radical carboalkenylation reactions on electrons-rich olefins, the further elaboration of the structures directed towards the synthesis of complex cyclic or polycyclic molecules, and finally the development of newtin-free radical mediators.In the first part, based on previous work from our laboratory, the radical carbo-alkenylation reaction was successfully extended to enamides and ene-carbamates. This study demonstrated the high reactivity of these olefins towards electrophilic radical species and also the major driving force which constitutes the formation of the intermediate amidoyl radical. Amongst all enamides and enecarbamates tested, only the cyclic compounds led to a good diastereocontrol in the favor of transproducts.In a second part, the structures obtained in the carbo-alkenylation reaction were further elaborated through the development of radical and ionic cyclization processes. Activation via enamines allowed the diastereoselective formation of aza-decalin backbones, presents in the lycopodium alkaloid family. A totally diastereoselective double 5-exo-trig/6-exo-trig cyclization process was also achieved,generating various substituted tri- and tetracyclic compounds present in other classes of alkaloids. Finally, the development of new non-reductive free-radical silylated mediators as ditin surrogates was achieved. The research focused on various disilanes, thiosilanes, borosilanes and borothiosilanes,precursors of silyl radicals sustaining the radical chain. These mediators were tested in directvinylation reactions of alkyl bromides or in three components carbo-alkenylation processes. Forthiosilanes and borosilanes encouraging and promising results were obtained.

In this thesis, it has been studied the deamination of aromatic amines, through in situ formed diazonium salts as reaction intermediates, catalyzed by salicylic acid, a nontoxic, eco-friendly and economic catalyst. In the early part of the thesis (Chapter I) it has studied the deamination process using THF as solvent as hydrogen donor and anilines as radical source, to carry the hydrodeamination reaction, as well as the process in its deuterodeamination manner using deuterated solvent. Following with this study in Chapter II and Chapter III, it has been studied the addition of the aromatic radicals, generated with the methodology employed in the first chapter, to different types of double bond, to form α-arylketones (Chapter II) and γ-aryl lactones, throw a following intramolecular cyclization (Chapter III). Finally, in Chapter IV was studied the construction of arylphosphonates, starting from anilines as radical source, and triphenylphosphite, and in this case specially, mechanism was hard explored. In every work, the methodologies could be scaled-up above 1 g, reaction mechanisms were proposed and studied through control and mechanistical experiments, and follow reactions were carried out.