Metal hydride reductions of unsymmetrically substituted cyclic anhydrides attached to strained ring systems

1982 ◽  
Vol 60 (10) ◽  
pp. 1199-1206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret M. Kayser ◽  
Judith Salvador ◽  
Peter Morand ◽  
H. G. Krishnamurty

A dramatic reversal in regioselectivity is observed in the metal hydride reduction of unsymmetrical cyclic anhydrides such as 2,3, and 4 compared to cyclic anhydrides attached to bridged ring systems (e.g. 1). The synthesis of model cyclic anhydrides attached to strained rings is described and the ratios of isomeric lactones obtained upon reduction with metal hydride are reported. On the basis of theoretical calculations and, taking into account the intrinsic reactivity of the carbonyl group, the antiperiplanar effect, and steric congestion, an explanation is offered for the regioselectivity observed in the reduction of these compounds.


1983 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 439-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret M. Kayser ◽  
Judith Salvador ◽  
Peter Morand

A study of L- and K-selectride reductions of unsymmetrical cyclic anhydrides attached to six-membered rings and to bridged six-membered systems sheds a new light on the effect of the conformation of the substrate molecule on the regioselectivity of metal hydride reductions. Thus, in addition to intrinsic reactivity of the carbonyl group, the antiperiplanar effect, and steric congestion, the conformation of the parent molecule should be considered in predicting regioselectivity of nucleophilic additions to cyclic anhydrides.



1981 ◽  
Vol 59 (16) ◽  
pp. 2457-2462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret M. Kayser ◽  
Odile Eisenstein

Ab initio molecular orbital calculations have been carried out for the series of succinic, maleic, and phthalic anhydrides unsymmetrically substituted with CH3, CH3O, Cl, F, and CN. The size of the LUMO coefficient on the carbon atom of the carbonyl group provides a reliable guide to the relative reactivities of the two carbonyl functions. The predictions based on the intrinsic reactivities are in good agreement with the regioselectivities observed in metal hydride reductions of succinic anhydrides. In the series of maleic and phthalic anhydrides the above considerations are applicable only to methyl derivatives. The compounds substituted with lone pairs-bearing groups (OCH3, Cl, F) form stable chelates with the cations present in the reaction media. Since the chelated carbonyl group is strongly activated toward the nucleophilic addition, the "bridging" effect is the dominant factor controlling orientation of hydride addition. The optimum position for the nucleophilic attack in cyclic anhydrides was calculated. The results confirm the generality of the nonperpendicular, restricted path of nucleophilic attack on the carbonyl group in succinic anhydride.



1978 ◽  
Vol 56 (11) ◽  
pp. 1524-1532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret M. Kayser ◽  
Peter Morand

The reduction of unsymmetrically substituted cyclic anhydrides with metal hydrides often leads to the preferential formation of one of the two possible lactones. In the light of recent experimental findings and theories concerning metal hydride addition to the carbonyl function, the electronic and steric factors influencing regioselectivity of cyclic anhydride reductions are discussed and an explanation for the observed patterns is proffered. Similar considerations may be extended to predict the major lactonic products in the reductions of various other unsymmetrical cyclic anhydrides.







Author(s):  
L. J. Van Orden ◽  
R. Jasti ◽  
S. D. Rychnovsky




1982 ◽  
Vol 60 (10) ◽  
pp. 1192-1198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret M. Kayser ◽  
Georges Wipff

A quantum mechanical study by the SCF abinitio method of the interaction of H− with methylsuccinic and 2,2-dimethylsuccinic anhydrides (naked and in the presence of a cation) suggests that nonperpendicular rearside attack cannot be the factor responsible for the regioselectivity of hydride transfer to the more sterically hindered carbonyl group. In this model, the nucleophilic attack at the less hindered carbonyl group is calculated to be of lower energy (with or without cation). Deformation of the planar succinic anhydride ring to the quasi-chair conformation is energetically favoured as it allows the nucleophile to attack both carbonyl functions antiperiplanar to a quasi axial C—H or C—C bond. The attack antiperiplanar to the C—CH3 bond is lower in energy than the attack antiperiplanar to the C—H bond suggesting that the reduction will occur at the sterically more hindered carbonyl group which is in agreement with the experimental findings.



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