P-anisaldehyde

Difunctional target molecules are generally easily disconnected in a re/ro-Michael type transform. As an example we have chosen a simple symmetrical molecule, namely 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,6-heptanedione. Only p-anisaldehyde and two acetone equivalents are needed as starting materials. The antithesis scheme given helow is self-explanatory. The aldol condensation product must be synthesized first and then be reacted under controlled conditions with a second enolate (e.g. a silyl enolate plus TiCl4 or a lithium enolate), enamine (M. Pfau, 1979), or best with acetoacetic ester anion as acetone equivalents. 

Both -hydroxybenzaldehyde and its methyl ether, -methoxybenzaldehyde [123-11-5] (p-anisaldehyde) have found extensive use in electroplating. The most widespread appHcation has been in alkaline bright zinc plating, both in non-cyanide (77) and in cyanide-containing (78) baths. The aldehydes act as both brightening and leveling agents. 

Cyanohydrin trimethylsilyl ethers are generally useful as precursors of ctir-bonyl anion equivalents and as protected forms of aldehydes. Direct conversion of p-anisaldehyde into 0-TRIMETHYLSILYL-4-METH0XYMANDEL0-NITRILE employs a convenient in situ generation of trimethylsilyl cyanide from chlorotnmethylsilane A general synthesis of allemc esters is a variant of the Wittig reaction. Ethyl (triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetate converts pro-pionyl chloride into ETHYL 2,3-PENTADlENOATE. 

The use of an acidic solution of p-anisaldehyde in ethanol to detect aldehyde functionalities on polystyrene polymer supports has been reported (beads are treated with a freshly made solution of p-anisaldehyde (2.55 mL), ethanol (88 mL), sulfuric acid (9 mL), acetic acid (1 mL) and heated at 110°C for 4 min). The colour of the beads depends on the percentage of CHO content such that at 0% of CHO groups, the beads are colourless, -50% CHO content, the beads appear red and at 98% CHO the beads appear burgundy [Vdzquez and Albericio Tetrahedron Lett 42 6691 200]]. A different approach utilises 4-amino-3-hydrazino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole (Purpald) as the visualizing agent for CHO groups. Resins containing aldehyde functionalities turn dark brown to purple after a 5 min reaction followed by a 10 minute air oxidation [Coumoyer et al. J Comb Chem 4 120 2002]. 

When a mixture of p-anisaldehyde and dimethyl sulfone was treated with excess potassium t-butoxide in DMF at 60-65 °C, bis-unsaturated sulfone 277 was obtained. In the reaction at 50 °C using a small amount of base, the main product was a heterocyclic compound, i.e., 2,4-di-p-methoxyphenyl-l,4-oxathiane 4,4-dioxide 278358. 

The spreading of smells through still air is due to the diffusion of the gas molecules. In a room that is 5 m long, a vial of ethyl octanoate is opened at the north end of the room, and simultaneously a second vial containing p-anisaldehyde is opened at the south end of the room (5 m away). Ethyl octanoate (C10H20O2) has a fruity smell, and p-anisaldehyde (CgHsO,) has a minty smell. How far (in meters) from the north end of the room must a person stand to smell first a minty smell ... 

Treatment of aromatic aldehydes such as p-anisaldehyde with Zn-powder and l,2-bis(chlorodimethylsilyl)ethane 45 give Zn-carbene adducts such as 2096 which add readily to olefins such as cyclohexene [22, 26] or styrene [26] to give high yields of cyclopropanes such as 2097 and the oxide 47 [26]. Acetals such as 2098 react analogously with cyclohexene to afford the endo and exo cyclopropanes 2099 and 2100 [22, 27] (Scheme 13.11). 

Table 7.1 Rhodium-catalysed addition of phenylboronic acid to p-anisaldehyde...

A number of useful reviews have appeared in the course of the last few years, and a number of chemicals, such as vitamin C, p-tetralone, hexafluoropropylene oxide, piperidine, glyoxalic acid, pinacol, p-hydroxypropiophenone, sebacic acid, p-anisaldehyde, maltol/ethyl maltol. Rose oxide, linalool, perfluorooctanoic acid, hydroquinone, etc., that are commercially made (or can be made) electrochemically have been catalogued. 

Nickelfll) complexes of p-anisaldehyde thiosemicarbazone, [Ni(HL)2X2] with X = Cl [212], Br [213], showed greater activity than the corresponding ironfll), manganesefll) and cobalt(II) complexes against Alternaria (Sp.), Paecil-omyces (Sp.) and Pestalotia (Sp.). All complexes were more active than the uncomplexed thiosemicarbazone. 

Combining, in tandem, the nitro-aldol reaction with the Michael addition using thiophenol is a good method for the preparation of P-nitro sulfides as shown in Eqs. 4.2 and 4.3. This reaction is applied to a total synthesis of tuberine. Tuberine is a simple enamide isolated from Streptomyces amakusaensis and has some structural resemblance to erbastatin, an enamide which has received much attention in recent years as an inhibitor of tyrosine-specific kinases. The reaction of p-anisaldehyde and nitromethane in the presence of thiophenol yields the requisite P-nitro sulfide, which is converted into tuberine via reduction, formylation, oxidation, and thermal elimination of... 

Boswellia serrata olibanum has a chemical composition close to that of both the B. carteri and of B. sacra, but contains compounds that are absent in those from other Boswellia and could be used as markers methylchavicol (38), p-anisaldehyde (47), methyleugenol (70), isocaryophyllene (82), sesquiterpene 91, elemicin (92) and an unidentified diterpene (124) eluting between cembrene C (123) and verticilla-4(20),7,ll-triene (125). It is devoid of (5-caryophyllene (73), a-humulene (78), caryophyllene oxide (95) and bornyl acetate (50). 

Fluoride ion is effective in promoting the reduction of aldehydes by organosil-icon hydrides (Eq. 161). The source of fluoride ion is important to the efficiency of reduction. Triethylsilane reduces benzaldehyde to triethylbenzyloxysilane in 36% yield within 10-12 hours in anhydrous acetonitrile solvent at room temperature when tetraethylammonium fluoride (TEAF) is used as the fluoride ion source and in 96% yield when cesium fluoride is used.83 The carbonyl functions of both p-anisaldehyde and cinnamaldehyde are reduced under similar conditions. Potassium bromide or chloride, or tetramethylammonium bromide or chloride are not effective at promoting similar behavior under these reaction conditions.83 Moderate yields of alcohols are obtained by the KF-catalyzed PMHS, (EtO SiH, or Me(EtO)2SiH reduction of aldehydes.80,83,79... 

Another variation of this method involves the treatment of an acetonitrile solution of the aryl aldehyde, trimethylsilyl chloride, and either sodium iodide, if iodide products are desired, or lithium bromide, if bromide products are desired, with TMDO. After an appropriate reaction time (5-195 minutes) at a temperature in the range of —70° to 80°, the upper siloxane layer is removed and the benzyl iodide or bromide product is isolated from the remaining lower portion after precipitation of the inorganic salts by addition of dichloromethane. For example, p-anisaldehyde reacts to form /i-rnethoxybenzyl bromide in 84% isolated yield under these conditions (Eq. 200).314,356... 

The effects of benzaldehyde concentrations on turnover frequency are anomalous. Our results indicate that benzaldehyde hydrogenation turnover frequency is independent of benzaldehyde concentration (an apparent zero-order dependence). However, the data in Table 2 indicate otherwise. If the reaction were independent of aldehyde concentration, the rate data should be independent of the type of aldehyde used. This is especially true with p-tolualdehyde and p-anisaldehyde where the structural changes to the aldehyde (addition of p-methyl or p-methoxy) should influence the reactivity of the aldehyde functionality only through electronic effects. Thus, we are forced to conclude that the aldehyde is involved in the rate determining step even though the concentration study does not support its presence. 

Most of the reactions described in the following chapters were monitored by Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) using plastic TLC plates coated with a thin layer of Merck 60 F254 silica gel. The products were detected by using an ultraviolet lamp or the TLC plates were treated with p-anisaldehyde reagent, prepared as explained below, and then heated to 120 °C to stain the spots. After visualization and measurement, the Rf values were recorded. 

The breaker was filled with ethanol (370 mL) concentrated sulfuric acid (14mL) was added slowly followed by glacial acetic acid (4mL) and then p-anisaldehyde (1 mL). The solution was stirred for 15 minutes and then transferred to a suitable labelled bottle for storage. 

The reaction was monitored by TLC (eluent -hcxanc diethyl ether, 9 1). ( )-Stilbene was UV active, Rf 0.82. The epoxide (UV active) stained blue with p-anisaldehyde, Rf 0.70. 

The reaction was followed by TLC (eluent petroleum ether-ethyl acetate 75 25). The acetophenone was UV active, stained yellow with p-anisalde-hyde, Rf 0.68. Phenylethanol had a low UV activity, stained purple with p-anisaldehyde, R 0.46. 

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