Optical resolution of 1-alkyn-3-ol through the lipase-catalyzed enantioselective hydrolysis of the phenyl carbonate

Summary 1-Alkyn-3-ols were resolved through the lipase-catalyzed enantioselective hydrolysis of the phenyl carbonates. Resolution of 1-heptyn-3-yl phenyl carbonate gave (R)-carbonate with an optical purity of 98%ee. While, 1-octyn-3-yl phenyl carbonate gave optically pure (S)-carbonate.     

Lipase-catalyzed kinetic resolution of 2,3-epoxy-8-methyl-1-nonanol,the key intermediate in the synthesis of the gypsy moth pheromone

Lipase-catalyzed enantioselective acylation of (±)-2,3-epoxy-8-methyl-1-nonanol with acetic anhydride in diisopropyl ether yielded (2S, 3R)-1-acetoxy-2,3-epoxy-8-methylnonane with 79% enantiomeric excess (ee). The optical purity of the epoxy ester was improved up to 95% ee by a second step of lipase-catalyzed enantioselective alcoholysis in diisopropyl ether.     

First enantioselective hydrolysis of n-alkyl sec-alkyl carbonates by porcine pancreatic lipase

Summary n-Alkyl sec-alkyl carbonates were enantioselectively hydrolyzed by porcine pancreatic lipase to give optically active (R)-sec-alkanols. (R)-1-Phenylethanol with an optical purity of >99%ee was obtained by the resolving method.     

A novel and facile preparation of bremazocine enantiomers through optically pure N-norbremazocines

In order to provide ready access to multigram quantities of the optically pure bremazocines [(-)- and (+)-9,9-dimethyl-5-ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-cyclopropylmethyl)-6,7-benzomorphan)], we have developed an improved non-chromatographic synthesis, and determined the optical purity of their N-nor precursors using a rapid and relatively simple 1H NMR method based on diastereomeric derivatization with optically pure 1-phenylethylisocyanate. This method of determining optical purity should be readily amenable to similar systems containing phenolic amino functionalities. Finally, a greatly simplified methodology for introduction of the N-(1-hydroxycyclopropylmethyl) substituent in bremazocine is described. The improved synthetic method-the overall yield was increased about 3-fold-combined with the practical methodology to determine optical purity will considerably facilitate the employment of these enantiomers as pharmacological tools for examination of the kappa-opioid receptor system, as well as their evaluation as drug abuse treatment agents. This synthesis will also enable the study of these enantiomers for other, non-classical applications (e.g., treatment agents for HIV).     

Preparation of an optically pure secondary alcohol of synthetic pyrethroids using microbial lipases

Summary Enzyme-catalysed hydrolysis of esters of 4-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-(2-propynyl)-cyclopent-2-enone (HMPC) was examined for the preparation of the optically pure alcohol moiety of synthetic pyrethroids. Among microorganisms and lipases tested, some bacterial lipases hydrolysed the ester of HMPC with high enantioselectivity and high reaction rate. Arthrobacter lipase gave the optically pure (R)-HMPC at 50% hydrolysis in a two-liquid phase reaction system of water and the insoluble substrate. The hydrolysis proceeded even at a substrate concentration of 80w/v%. The enantioselectivity was not changed with the chain length of the acid moiety of the esters. By combination of the enzymatic resolution with a chemical inversion of the (R)-alcohol, an efficient proess was developed for the total conversion of racemic HMPC to (S)-HMPC, which is an important alcohol for preparation of an insecticidallyactive synthetic pyrethroid.Biological preparation of an optically active alcohol. Part I     

A facile asymmetric synthesis of glycerol phospholipids via tritylglycidol prepared by the asymmetric epoxidation of allyl alcohol. Thiolester and thioether analogs of phosphatidylcholine

Trityl-glycidol was synthesized by in situ derivatization of glycidol, which was prepared by the catalytic asymmetric epoxidation of allyl alcohol. Depending on the enantiomer of diisopropyl tartrate used with the titanium catalyst, either (R)- or (S)-trityl-glycidol was obtained in a "one pot" synthesis in about 50% overall yield. The optical purity, determined by NMR spectroscopy of a Mosher ester, was greater than 98% ee. Nucleophilic opening of the chiral epoxide with dodecyl mercaptan gave optically active 1-S-dodecyl-3-O-trityl-1-thio-glycerol, which was used to synthesize 1-S-dodecyl-2-O-decanoyl-thio-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine. Opening of the epoxide with methyl xanthate gave a 1,2-trithiocarbonate derivative of trityl glycerol which can be used to synthesize 1,2-bis(S-decanoyl)-1,2-dithio-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine. Opening of the epoxide with thiodecanoic acid gave 1-S-decanoyl-3-O-trityl-1-thio-glycerol which was used to synthesize 1-S-decanoyl-2-O-decanoyl-1-thio-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine.     

Lipase Catalyzed Resolution of (±)-2-Substituted 1-Propanol Derivatives Possessing an Aromatic Ring

For the purpose of the chiral synthesis of natural products, lipase-catalyzed kinetic resolutions of three types of 2-substituted 1-propanol derivatives (each having an aromatic ring) was investigated. In every case, chiral recognition of the primary alcohol unit took place to provide the corresponding alcohols and the acetates in high optical purity. The (2S,3S)-5-aryl-2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4E-pentenol 5 was formally converted into the antibiotic, (-)-oudemansin X.     

Resolution and synthesis of optically active alcohols with immobilized water-soluble proteins from green pea, soybean and buckwheat as new bio-catalysts

Kinetic resolution of racemic alcohols, (+/-)-1-(4-substituted phenyl)ethanol and (+/-)-1-(2-naphthyl)ethanol, was done with immobilized green pea, soybean, or buckwheat proteins. The resolution was done stereoselectively by oxidizing only one enantiomer of a racemic alcohol to leave an optically active alcohol with a high purity. In addition, each protein could be reused consecutively at least three times without any decrease of yield or optical purity.     

Lipase-catalysed kinetic resolution of ethyl D,L-2-amino-4-phenylbutyrate by hydrolysis

Of 25 commercial lipases, nine were able to catalyse the hydrolysis of ethyl D,L-2-amino-4-phenylbutyrate (D,L-APBAE) to optically active D-APBAE, an intermediate for the synthesis of inhibitors of angiotensin-converting enzyme, with specific selectivity ranging between 3.7 and 12.5. Optimal conditions for porcine pancrease lipase-catalyzed reaction gave a 68% conversion and the D-ester was obtained by a simple extraction with an optical purity of 98%. Saponification of the ethyl ester of D-APBA in 1 M NaOH gave the optically active D-APBA with a chemical purity greater than 99%.     

Enzyme-mediated preparation of the enantiomerically enriched isomers of the odorous tetrahydropyranyl acetates Jasmal and Jessemal, and their olfactory evaluation

All four stereoisomers of the fragrance Jasmal of structure 3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-3-pentyl-2H-pyran-4-yl acetate were prepared by enzymatic resolutions of the corresponding alcohols. The absolute configurations were unambiguously determined by comparison with the enantiomer (3R,4S)-1 prepared from L-tartaric acid. The four stereoisomers of the fragrance Jessemal of structure 3-butyl-5-methyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl acetate were obtained starting from the epoxy alcohol 10, which was obtained in an optically pure state by enzymatic resolution of the racemic mixture. The olfactory evaluations of all stereoisomers are reported. (1)H-NMR Conformational analysis of diastereoisomers (3RS,4RS,5RS)-2 and (3RS,4SR,5RS)-2 is also reported.     

Lipase Catalyzed Resolution of (±)-2-Substituted 1-Propanol Derivatives Possessing an Aromatic Ring

For the purpose of the chiral synthesis of natural products, lipase-catalyzed kinetic resolutions of three types of 2-substituted 1-propanol derivatives (each having an aromatic ring) was investigated. In every case, chiral recognition of the primary alcohol unit took place to provide the corresponding alcohols and the acetates in high optical purity. The (2S,3S)-5-aryl-2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4E-pentenol 5 was formally converted into the antibiotic, (-)-oudemansin X.     

Synthesis of (-)-methyl shikimate via enzymatic resolution of (1S*, 4R*, 5R*)-4-hydroxy-6-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-en-7-one.

The synthesis of methyl (-)-shikimate [(-)-2] was achieved via lipase-catalyzed optical resolution of (1S*, 4R*, 5R*)-4-hydroxy-6-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-en-7-one (3). Transesterification of (+/-)-3 and vinyl acetate with lipase MY and subsequent hydrolysis gave optically pure (-)-3. This compound was converted to (-)-2 in two steps.     

Synthesis of (–)-Muricatacin

The synthesis of (–)-muricatacin starting from 1-bromododecane and 2-pentyn-l-ol is described. 2-Pentadecyn-1-ol (4), which was prepared from 1-bromododecane (2) and 2-pentyn-1-ol (3), was converted to epoxy alcohol 6 through a two-step reaction sequence, 6 being successively submitted to tosylation, iodination, chain extension with tert-butyl lithioacetate, and acid-catalyzed cyclization to give (–)-muricatacin (1a). Recrystallization afforded optically pure 1a.     

An improved synthesis of the dopamine autoreceptor antagonist (+)-cis-8-methoxy-1-methyl-2-(dipropylamino)tetralin (AJ-76)

A new and efficient synthesis of (+)-cis-8-methoxy-1-methyl-2-(dipropylamino)tetralin, AJ-76, and its monopropyl analog, UH-232, was achieved. Relative stereochemistry was controlled by doubled bond hydrogenation, followed by enantiomeric resolution with quinine to obtain optically pure material. Overall, AJ-76 is synthesized in 9 percent overall yield, including the optical resolution.     

Synthesis of (−)-Methyl Shikimate via Enzymatic Resolution of (1S*, 4R*, 5R*)-4-Hydroxy-6-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-en-7-one

The synthesis of methyl (?)-shikimate [(?)-2] was achieved via lipase-catalyzed optical resolution of (1S^*,4R^*,5R^*)-4-hydroxy-6-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-en-7-one (3). Transesterification of (±)-3 and vinyl acetate with lipase MY and subsequent hydrolysis gave optically pure (?)-3. This compound was converted to (?)-2 in two steps.     

Thermostable Enzymes in Organic Synthesis, 4. Tbadh-Catalyzed Preparation of Bifunctional Chirons. Total Synthesis of S-(+)-Z-Tetradec-5-En-13-Olide

Highly enantioselective reduction of various methyl- and ethylketones bearing different functional groups, such as double and triple carbon-carbon bonds, methyl ester, cyano, ethyl ether, phenyl and chloride, employing Thermoanaerobium brockii alcohol dehydrogenase (TBADH) as a catalyst, affords the corresponding optically active, secondary alcohols. As expected on the basis of our previous studies with monofunctional ketones, reduction of most of the substrates yields, uniformly, alcohols with an S configuration, arising from highly selective hydride attack at the re face of the carbonyl. However, with the smaller-sized ketones, there is a clear reversal in stereoselectivity. The synthetic usefulness of these chiral building blocks has been demonstrated by the total synthesis of (S)-(+)-Z-tetradec-5-en-13-olide, one of several synergistic aggregation pheromones produced by male flat grain beetles, Cryptolestes pusillus (Schonherr). The pheromone was prepared from (S)-(+)-methyl-8-hydroxynonanoate with optical purity greater than 99% in a six-step synthesis.     

Application of lipase-catalyzed transformations for the synthesis of insect pheromones and related compounds

This review describes efficient means of preparing optically pure insect pheromones and related compounds via lipase-catalyzed enantioselective reaction on a large scale. (1) A new synthesis of the Japanese beetle pheromone, (R,Z)-(−)-5-(1-decenyl)oxacyclopentan-2-one, established by a combination of two lipase-catalyzed transformation was demonstrated. (2) A chemico-enzymatic procedure for the syntheses of both enantiomers of cupreous chafer beetle pheromone, (R,Z)- and (S,Z)-5-(1-octenyl)oxacyclopentan-2-one, was described. (3) An optical resolution of (±)-2,3-epoxy-8-methyl-1-nonanol, the key intermediate of the synthesis of gypsy moth pheromone, was demonstrated. (4) A practical chemico-enzymatic synthesis of (+)-disparlure in large scale was demonstrated. (5) A facile synthesis of carboxyalkyl acrylate, which is special monomers in the synthesis of the new polymers, by two lipase-catalyzed regioselective reactions was described.     

Thermostable Enzymes in Organic Synthesis, 4. Tbadh-Catalyzed Preparation of Bifunctional Chirons. Total Synthesis of S-(+)-Z-Tetradec-5-En-13-Olide

Highly enantioselective reduction of various methyl- and ethylketones bearing different functional groups, such as double and triple carbon-carbon bonds, methyl ester, cyano, ethyl ether, phenyl and chloride, employing Thermoanaerobium brockii alcohol dehydrogenase (TBADH) as a catalyst, affords the corresponding optically active, secondary alcohols. As expected on the basis of our previous studies with monofunctional ketones, reduction of most of the substrates yields, uniformly, alcohols with an S configuration, arising from highly selective hydride attack at the re face of the carbonyl. However, with the smaller-sized ketones, there is a clear reversal in stereoselectivity. The synthetic usefulness of these chiral building blocks has been demonstrated by the total synthesis of (S)-(+)-Z-tetradec-5-en-13-olide, one of several synergistic aggregation pheromones produced by male flat grain beetles, Cryptolestes pusillus (Schonherr). The pheromone was prepared from (S)-(+)-methyl-8-hydroxynonanoate with optical purity greater than 99% in a six-step synthesis.     

Chemoenzymatic resolution of racemic Wieland–Miescher and Hajos–Parrish ketones

Enantiospecific microbial reduction of bicyclic ketones was described. Racemic Wieland–Miescher (1) and Hajos–Parrish (2) ketones were used as substrates. In a 4-h biotransformation of Hajos–Parrish ketone (2) using the strain of Didymosphaeria igniaria an optically pure ketone (R)-2 was obtained, whereas the (S)-2 ketone underwent reduction to (4aS,5S)-4 alcohol with 100% of enantiomeric excess and with over 60% of diastereoisomeric excess. Jones oxidation of the alcohol obtained in the biotransformation gave an optically pure ketone (S)-2. Enzymatic system of Coryneum betulinum reduced the (R)-2 ketone to (4aR,5S)-4 alcohol with a high enantiomerical purity in a 6-day reaction. Wieland-Miescher (1) ketone was transformed by these microorganisms in an analogous way, but the reaction times were longer.     

A novel enantioselective synthesis of (S)-(-)- and (R)-(+)-nornicotine via alkylation of a chiral 2-hydroxy-3-pinanone ketimine template

An asymmetric synthesis of the optically pure isomers of the minor tobacco alkaloid and CNS nicotine metabolite, nornicotine, has been achieved with moderately high optical purity. The synthetic pathway involves alkylation of a chiral ketimine, prepared from either 1R,2R,5R-(+)- or 1S,2S,5S-(-)-2-hydroxy-3-pinanone and 3-(aminomethyl)pyridine with 3-bromopropan-1-ol. After cleavage of the respective C-alkylated ketimines with NH2OH.HCl, and treatment of the resulting amino alcohols with HBr, followed by base-catalyzed intramolecular ring closure, (S)-(-)-nornicotine and (R)-(+)-nornicotine were obtained with ee values of 91% and 81%, respectively.