Effect of methoxyl group position on the regioselectivity of ammonia substitution reactions involving 3,3'-dichloro-2,2'-binaphthoquinones

J Org Chem. 2004 Jul 23;69(15):5128-31. doi: 10.1021/jo049713g.

Abstract

A series of methoxyl-substituted 3,3'-dichloro-2,2'-binaphthoquinones 2 were prepared and evaluated for regioselectivity in ammonia substitution reactions. Biquinone 2b underwent regiospecific amination at the unsubstituted chloronaphthoquinone unit whereas the isomeric biquinone, 2c, produced moderate regioselectivity (85:15). Biquinone 2d, however, showed no level of regioselectivity demonstrating that the position of the methoxyl group influences the regiochemistry. The intramolecular hydrogen bond in biquinone 5 altered the regioselectivity. Semiempirical calculations revealed comparatively larger LUMO coefficients at the chlorinated carbons that underwent preferential substitution.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Ammonia / chemistry*
  • Antiviral Agents / chemistry*
  • Electrons
  • Hydrogen Bonding
  • Molecular Structure
  • Quinones / chemistry*

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Quinones
  • Ammonia