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INFORMATION TO USERS This manuscript has been reproduced from the microfilm master. UMI films the text directly from the original or copy submitted. Thus, some thesis and dissertation copies are in typewriter free, while others may be from any type of computer printer. The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. Broken or indistinct print, colored or poor quality illustrations and photographs, print bleedthrough, substandard margins, and improper alignment can adversely affect reproduction. In the unlikely event that the author did not send UMI a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if unauthorized copyright material had to be removed, a note wiU indicate the deletion. Oversize materials (e.g., maps, drawings, charts) are reproduced by sectioning the original, beginning at the upper left-hand comer and continuing from left to right in equal sections with small overlaps. Each original is also photographed in one exposure and is included in reduced form at the back of the book. Photographs included in the original manuscript have been reproduced xerographically in this copy. Higher quality 6” x 9” black and white photographic prints are available for any photographs or illustrations appearing in this copy for an additional charge. Contact UMI directly to order. UMI A Bell & Howell Infonnation Company 300 North Zed) Road, Ann Aibor MI 48106-1346 USA 313/761-4700 800/521-0600 NEW SYNTHETIC APPROACHES TO 3-NITROAZETIDINES PART I; NITRATION OF SALTS OF l-TERT-BUTYL-S-CYANOAZETIDINE PART 2: REACTION OF PRIMARY AMINES WITH 2-NITROALLYL ESTERS DISSERTATION Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By Anthony F. Skufca ***** The Ohio State University 1998 Dissertation Committee: Approved by Professor Harold Shechter, Adviser Professor David Hart kdviser Professor Gideon Fraenkel Department of Chemistry UMI Number: 9834065 UMI Microform 9834065 Copyright 1998, by UMI Company. All rights reserved. This microform edition is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States Code. UMI 300 North Zeeb Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103 ABSTRACT l-rerr-Butyl-3,3-dinitroazetidine ( 8 ) has been synthesized from \-tert- butylazetidin-3-ol (21) as follows. Phase-transfer reactions of sodium cyanide with I- ré'rr-butyl-3-methanesulfonylazetidine (7), l-terr-butyl-3-bromoazetidine (50), and 1- rerr-butyl-3-chloroazetidine (51), respectively, yield 1 -fgrr-buty 1-3-cyanoazetidine (44). The behavior of various bases ( NaH, potassium r-butoxide, phenylsodium, mesitylsodium, LDA, and KDA) with l-rerr-butyl-3-cyanoazetidine (44) has been studied. LDA is an effective base for deprotonating 44. Nitration of lithio \-tert- butyl-3-cyanoazetidine (59) with propyl nitrate or 2-(trifluoromethyl)-2-propyl nitrate yields l-rerr-butyl-3-cyano-3-nitroazetidine (45). Neither acetone cyanohydrin nitrate (65) nor tetranitromethane (66) convert 59 to 45. In a one pot process I-rerr-butyl-3- cyano-3-nitroazetidine (45) is hydrolyzed with aqueous sodium hydroxide; oxidative- nitration of sodium i-terr-butyl-3-azetidinylnitronate then gives TBDNAZ ( 8 ). Study was made of preparation of 2-nitroallyl acetate (78) by pyrolysis of 2-nitro- 1,3-propanediol diacetate (82) and by reaction of 2-nitroallyl alcohol (93) with acetyl chloride. The behavior of 2-nitroallyl alcohol (93) with electrophiles (trifluoroacetic anhydride and acetic anhydride) was also investigated. Reactions of hindered primary alkylamines (rerr-butylamine, /err-octylamine (110) and benzhydrylamine) with 2-nitroallyl acetate (78) or 2-nitroallyl trifluoroacetate (95) were studied under a variety of conditions. No l-alkyl-3-nitroazetidines were found in these reactions; intractable products were obtained. Reactions of aromatic amines with either 2-nitroallyl acetate (78) or 2-nitroallyl trifluoroacetate (95) result in formation of stable mono or di-addition products. 3,5- Dinitroaniline (117) reacts with 2-nitroallyl acetate (78) to give 3-(3,5- dinitrophenylamino)-2-nitro-l-propene (118) and l,3-bis(3,5-dinitrophenylamino)-2- nitropropane (119). Reaction of 2-nitroallyl trifluoroacetate (95) with 3,5- dinitroaniline (117) gives l,3-bis(3,5-dinitrophenylamino)-2-nitropropane (119). p- Toluidine (124) reacts with 2-nitroallyl acetate (78) or 2-nitroallyl trifluoroacetate (95) to yield l,3-bis(4-methylphenylamino)-2-propane (126). o-Phenylenediamine (127) forms the seven-membered ring derivative, 3-nitro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-H- benzo[ 6 ][ 1,4]diazepine (129) when reacted with 2-nitroallyl acetate (78). Ill Dedicated to my parents IV ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I wish to express my sincere gratitude to Professor Harold Shechter for making me a better chemist by teaching me how to think critically about chemistry and how to evaluate new ideas. I will never forget all of the support and guidance you gave me when I joined your group. I would like to thank Professor John Masnovi who showed me that research involved more than repeating literature preparations. His positive attitude and continued friendship over the years I have valued greatly. Special thanks are extended to my former labmates: Drs. Chris Woltermann, Michael Waterman, J. Kirby Kendall, and Larry Yet whose friendship made the graduate school experience even better. Deepest appreciation is extended to an honorary Shechter group member Dan Repicz, who prepared starting materials for my research, and who spent as much time in the lab as some “official” Shechter group members. I was always reminded of how lucky I was to be in graduate school and how great it would be to graduate by my good friend Kathy Weber. Finally, thanks to Dr. James Lanter, Dr. Brian Aquilla and (soon to be Dr.) Brian Bliss, three of the hardest working and intense individuals that I know, who inspired me to work as hard and to be as productive as they were. VITA May I. 1969................................................................................................Bom-Wickiiffe, Ohio 1991 B.S. Chemistry - Cleveland State University 1991-1996..................................Graduate Teaching Associate, The Ohio State University 1996-1998.....................................................Research Associate, The Ohio State University HELD OF STUDY Major Field: Chemistry Studies in Organic Chemistry VI TABLE OF CONTENTS A bstract..........................................................................................................................................ii D edication .................................................................................................................................... iv Acknowledgments ..................................................................................................................... v V ita ................................................................................................................................................ vi List of Tables .............................................................................................................................. ix List of Figures ..............................................................................................................................x Part I Statement of Problem .................................................................................................... 1 Chapters: 1. Historical Information .....................................................................................................3 2. Results and Discussion ...................................................................................................20 Preparation of 1 -rert-Buty 1-3-cyanoazetidine .....................................................21 Studies of Deprotonation of l-tert-Butyl-3-cyanoazetidine .......................... 22 Nitration of Lithio-1 -rerr-Butyl-3-cyanoazetidine ............................................ 30 Conversion of I-/ert-Butyl-3-cyano-3-nitroazetidine to Sodium l-rerr-Butyl-3-nitroazetidine and l-rert-Butyl-3,3-dinitroazetidine ........... 33 Conclusions .................................................................................................................35 Summary: Part 1.........................................................................................................35 VII Part 2: Introduction .................................................................................................................. 37 Chapters: 3. Historical Information .....................................................................................................39 4. Results and Discussion ................................................................................................... 46 Preparation of 2-NitroaIlyI Esters ...........................................................................46 Reactions of Bulky Primary Alkylamines With 2-Nitroallyl Esters...............50 Reactions of Primary Aromatic Amines With 2-Nitroallyl Esters ................... 61 Reaction of Sodio N-rerr-Butylacetamide and 2-Nitroallyl Acetate ............... 6 6 Conclusions ................................................................................................................ 70 Summary: Part 2 .......................................................................................................70 5. Experimental Section .......................................................................................................72 List of References ...................................................................................................................