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Pérez EMS, Matamoros E, Cintas P, Palacios JC. Exploring and Re-Assessing Reverse Anomeric Effect in 2-Iminoaldoses Derived from Mono- and Polynuclear Aromatic Aldehydes. Molecules 2024; 29:4131. [PMID: 39274978 PMCID: PMC11397646 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29174131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2024] [Revised: 08/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024] Open
Abstract
A curious and noticeable structural feature in Schiff bases from 2-aminoaldoses is the fact that imino tautomers arranged equatorially in the most stable ring conformation exhibit a counterintuitive reverse anomeric effect (RAE) in the mutarotational equilibrium, i.e., the most stable and abundant anomer is the equatorial one (β). As shown by our very recent research, this effect arises from the total or partial inhibition of the exo-anomeric effect due to the presence of an intramolecular hydrogen bond between the anomeric hydroxyl and the iminic nitrogen in the axial anomer (α). When the Schiff base adopts either an enamine structure or the imino group is protonated, the exo-anomeric effect is restored, and the axial α-anomer becomes the most stable species. Although the intramolecular H-bonding should appropriately be interpreted as a genuine stereoelectronic effect, the magnitude of the RAE could be affected by other structural parameters. Herein and through a comprehensive analysis of benzylidene, cinnamylidene, naphthalene, phenanthrene, and anthracene aldehydes, we show the robustness of the RAE effect, which is similar in extent to simple aldehydes screened so far, irrespective of the size and/or hydrophobicity of the substituent at the nitrogen atom.
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Affiliation(s)
- Esther M S Pérez
- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, and IACYS-Green Chemistry and Sustainable Development Unit, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, and IACYS-Green Chemistry and Sustainable Development Unit, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga y Plataforma en Nanomedicina-IBIMA, Plataforma Bionand, Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía, 29590 Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, and IACYS-Green Chemistry and Sustainable Development Unit, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, and IACYS-Green Chemistry and Sustainable Development Unit, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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Matamoros E, Pérez EMS, Light ME, Cintas P, Martínez RF, Palacios JC. A True Reverse Anomeric Effect Does Exist After All: A Hydrogen Bonding Stereocontrolling Effect in 2-Iminoaldoses. J Org Chem 2024; 89:7877-7898. [PMID: 38752850 PMCID: PMC11165589 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
Abstract
The reverse anomeric effect is usually associated with the equatorial preference of nitrogen substituents at the anomeric center. Once postulated as another anomeric effect with explanations ranging from electrostatic interactions to delocalization effects, it is now firmly considered to be essentially steric in nature. Through an extensive research on aryl imines from 2-amino-2-deoxyaldoses, spanning nearly two decades, we realized that such substances often show an anomalous anomeric behavior that cannot easily be rationalized on the basis of purely steric grounds. The apparent preference, or stabilization, of the β-anomer takes place to an extent that not only neutralizes but also overcomes the normal anomeric effect. Calculations indicate that there is no stereoelectronic effect opposing the anomeric effect, resulting from the repulsion between electron lone pairs on the imine nitrogen and the endocyclic oxygen. Such data and compelling structural evidence unravel why the exoanomeric effect is largely inhibited. We are now confident, as witnessed by 2-iminoaldoses, that elimination of the exo-anomeric effect in the α-anomer is due to the formation of an intramolecular hydrogen bond between the anomeric hydroxyl and the iminic nitrogen, thereby accounting for a true electronic effect. In addition, discrete solvation may help justify the observed preference for the β-anomer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Esther Matamoros
- Departamento
de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica, Facultad de
Ciencias, and Instituto del Agua, Cambio Climático y Sostenibilidad
(IACYS), Universidad de Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
- Departamento
de Química Orgánica, Universidad
de Málaga, Campus
Teatinos s/n, 29071 Málaga, Spain
- Instituto
de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga y Plataforma
en Nanomedicina − IBIMA, Plataforma Bionand, Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía, 29590 Málaga, Spain
| | - Esther M. S. Pérez
- Departamento
de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica, Facultad de
Ciencias, and Instituto del Agua, Cambio Climático y Sostenibilidad
(IACYS), Universidad de Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, U.K.
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- Departamento
de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica, Facultad de
Ciencias, and Instituto del Agua, Cambio Climático y Sostenibilidad
(IACYS), Universidad de Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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- Departamento
de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica, Facultad de
Ciencias, and Instituto del Agua, Cambio Climático y Sostenibilidad
(IACYS), Universidad de Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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- Departamento
de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica, Facultad de
Ciencias, and Instituto del Agua, Cambio Climático y Sostenibilidad
(IACYS), Universidad de Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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Xu YH, Li MF. Hydrothermal liquefaction of lignocellulose for value-added products: Mechanism, parameter and production application. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 342:126035. [PMID: 34592454 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Abundant, environmentally friendly, and sustainable lignocellulose is a promising feedstock for replacing fossil fuels, and hydrothermal liquefaction is an effective technology to convert it into liquid fuels and high-value chemicals. This review summarizes and discusses the reaction mechanism, main influence factor and the production application of hydrothermal liquefaction. Particular attention has been paid to the reaction mechanism of the structural components of lignocellulose, i.e., cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. In addition, the influence factors including types of lignocellulose, temperature, heating rate, retention time, pressure, solid-to-liquid ratio, and catalyst are discussed in detail. The limitations in the hydrothermal liquefaction of lignocellulose and the prospects are proposed. This provides deep knowledge for understanding the process as well as the development of advanced products from lignocellulose.
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- Ying-Hong Xu
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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