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Publication numberUS3660488 A
Publication typeGrant
Publication dateMay 2, 1972
Filing dateJul 16, 1965
Priority dateJul 16, 1965
Also published asUS3843726
Publication numberUS 3660488 A, US 3660488A, US-A-3660488, US3660488 A, US3660488A
InventorsRaymond L Cobb
Original AssigneePhillips Petroleum Co
Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
2-halo-alkylene- and -cyclopentylene-2-amino-propane 1 3-diols
US 3660488 A
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United States Patent ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE 2-amino-2-halohydrocarbyl-1,3-propanediols are prepared by reacting tris(hydroxyhydrocarbyl)methylamine with an aldehyde to form a bicyclo reaction product, halogenating said reaction product and hydrolyzing the productof the halogenation reaction to form the corresponding aminoand halo-substituted alkanediols. The substituted alkanediols of the invention are useful as starting compounds for the preparation of 2-amino-2-mercaptoalkyl-1,3-propanediols which are compounds having known antiradiation activity.

This invention relates to novel compounds. In one aspect this invention relates to derivatives of alkanediols having multifunctional chemical groups substituted thereon. In another aspect, this invention relates to novel 2-amino-2-halomethyl-1,3-propanediols and their salts. In yet another aspect this invention relates to a method for preparing these novel compounds.

The object of this invention isto provide a multifunctional chemical derivative of an alkanediol which is a useful intermediate in the preparation of anti-radiation drugs.

Another object of this invention is to provide an alkanediol'having an amino and halomethyl functional group in the molecule.

A further object of the invention is to provide processes for synthesizing these types of compounds.

Otherobjects and advantages will be apparent from the following description of the invention, and the novel features will be particularly pointed out hereinafter in connection with the appended claims.

The novel compounds of the present invention are preparedby a process illustrated by the following equation:




l hydrolysis In the above formulae, R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R is selected from the group consisting of alkylene, arylene, and cycloalkylene radicals containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R" is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, and aralkyl radicals including those having up to 10 carbon atoms, X is selected from the group consisting of chlorine and bromine.

-In carrying out the preparation of these novel compounds, at least 2 mols of the aldehyde (Formula II) are contacted with each mol of the tris(hydroxyhydrocarbyl)methylamine compound (Formula I) under conditions such that the reaction takes place with the formation of about 2 mols of water per mol of the aforementioned methylamine. This reaction is carried out at elevated temperatures in the presence of a suitable inert aliphatic or aromatic solvent such as benzene, toluene, pentane, heptane and the like. The Water is removed as it is formed. A suitable apparatus for azeotropically removing the water from the reaction mixture is described in US. Pat. 2,994,644 Clay, issued Aug. 1, 1961. The reaction product consisting of the bicyclo compounds (Formula 111) is halogenated by contact under reaction conditions with a halogenating agent selected from the group consisting of SOC1 SOBI'Q, PC13, PCl PBr and a mixture of Br or C1 with R" P, wherein R is a saturated acyclic, saturated cyclic, or aromatic radical having up to 20 carbon atoms, e.g., tributylphosphine, triphenylphosphine, etc., wherein the halogenated compound represented by Formula IV is produced. This compound is then hydrolyzed by contact with water under reaction conditions to provide the novel compounds of my invention (Formula V).

Some examples of the invention compounds produced by this process are:

2-amino-2-chloromethyl-1, 3-propanediol 2-amino-2-'bromomethy1-1,3-propanediol 2-amino-2- 8-chloro-n-decyl) -1,3-propanediol 2-amino-2- (2-bromoethyl) -l,3-propanediol S-amino-S- 20-chloro-n-eicosyl -4,6-nonanedio1 2-amino-2-(p-chlorobenzyl)-1,3-propanediol 2-amino-2- (S-bromocyclop entyl) -1,3-propanediol 2-amino-2- (2-chlo rophenyl) -1,3-propanedio1 I 4 4-amino-4-bromomethyl-3,S-hexanediol water (about 4 mols) was collected in a Dean Stark 4-arnino-4-(6-chloro-2,3-dimethylhexyl)-3,5-heptanetrap. Most of the xylene was removed leaving a; residual diol oil. This oil was dissolved in ether and the solution cooled S-amino-S-(20-chloro-n-eicosyl)-4,6-di-n-propyl-4,6- until crystals formed. A total of 377 grams of white nonanediol crystals which melted at about 9395 C. was obtained. This melting point agreed with the literature melting point for l-aza 5 hydroxymethyl 2,8 diphenyl-3,7-dioxabicyclo(3,3,0)octane.

Z-amino 2 chloromethyl 1,3 propanediol, one of the compounds in the class of novel compounds produced by this method has utility as a chemical intermdiate useful for the Preparation of Preparation of 2-amino-2-chloromethyl-l,3-propanediol captomethyl 1,3 propanediol which is useful as an hydrochloride anti-radiation drug. The reaction is represented as follows:

A 99 gram (0.33 mol) quantity of the bicyclo comf f pound prepared above was charged into a stirred vessel 1 3 H together with 350 ml. of benzene. A 44 gram (0.37

mol) quantity of thionyl chloride (SOCI was added to this mixture dropwise at room temperature and the g c on H c mixture was stirred for an additional hour at room tern perature. The contents of the vessel were then heated H H slowly to reflux and maintained at reflux for 1 hour This drug can also be prepared by treating Z-aminoduring which time a white crystalline solid was formed. 2-chloromethyl 1,3 propanediol with sodium benzyl A 60 ml. quantity of 12 N hydrochloric acid in 150 mercaptide to form Z-amino 2 benzylthiomethyl-1,3- ml. of water was then added to the mixture which was propanediol which is then debenzylated with sodium in then stirred vigorously with heating. The formation of liquid ammonia or a similar reagent. These reactions can benzaldehyde was observed. The benzene was allowed be illustrated by the following equations: to evaporate and the reaction mixture was stirred vigor- H I I H I: OF. G H C OH I lil-cllz-(i-llli Cllg-S-N'a Cli'z-S-Clig-C-NH llaCl I 11 5 H a c on R H {120 03 0H HS ctt c -mt conditions and reagents H 0 OH The 2-amino 2 halomethyl 1,3 propanediol comously on the steam bath 3 hours after which it was pound can be converted to the corresponding bunte salt. 40 extracted with diethyl ether to remove any remaining The bunte salts are salts of the S-esters of thiosulfuric benzaldehyde. The remaining aqueous solution was evapacid and are prepared by contacting the subject comorated to dryness. The residue was crystallized from pound with sodium or thallium thiosulfate. The bunte isopropanol, containing enough water for solution when compound is prepared either in the metallic salt form hot, yielding a total of 44 grams of white crystals (76 or in the free acid form as exemplified by the following 45 percent of theoretical). The portion of the recrystallized compound: S-[Z-amino 2,2 bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl] product melting at 92-94 C. was subjected to elemental thiosulfuric acid. analysis with the following results:

It is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited specifically to the 2-amino 2 halomethyl-l,3- calculatedfor propanediol but is to include the entire class of com Element ctHllcltNoz Found pounds shown in generic Formula V as well as their 0 27,29 26,7 simple derivatives such as those shown above and their g E i-3g acid salts. These novel compounds all are valuable as alkylating agents or intermediates for the production insecticides, repellents, and other agricultural chemicals. Thus the analysls of the Pmduct agrees With the formula It is to be understood that these compounds can be fer Y 1,3 propanediol y prepared in a continuous medium in the solvents disclosed Chlorldehereinabove and can be recovered by conventional meth- A run was earned out to make the z-amino-2-chlofoods, such as crystallization, distillation, solvent extraction, P Y -P P hydrochloride Without Separation and the like. These recovery operations are conventional or lsolanon of Intermediate Productssteps and are familiar to those skilled in the art. The Water azeotfopicauy distilled from a vigorously technique f h recovery f ifi compounds can stirred, refluxing mlxture of 636 grams (6 mols) of benvary somewhat due to dilferenccs in molecular weight, Zaldehyde, 363 grams 111015) of Y Y 3/ olubility, b ili point and the methylamine, and 1 liter of xylene. Water removal was The invention can be further illustrated by the followrapid and 125 mols) was recovered in i examp15 After cooling the resulting solution to about 90 C., 395 EXAM L 1 grams (3.}? mols) of thionyl chloride was added dropwise over a 2 our period with vigorous stirring at steam bath Pr epalanol; 321 i 3525022 1? gigf agg ggge temperature. An oil formed, followed by vigorous evolution of a gas, and then the (slightly exothermic) copious A 242 gram quantity (2 mols) of tris(hydroxymethyl) precipitation of a heavy cream colored solid. Heating methylamine and 424 gram (4 mols) of benzaldehyde with stirring was continued for an hour after crystallization were charged into a stirred reactor together with 1 liter occurred. of xylene. The mixture was stirred and refluxed for about The l aza 5 chloromethyl-Z,8-diphenyl-3,7-dioxa- 7.5 hours during which time the theoretical amount of bicyclo(3,3,0)octane hydrochloride corresponding to Formula 'IV of this disclosure-which is present at'this point, was not isolated: However in another test, some of this material was recov'ered from a solution in acetonitrile-diethyl ether yielding 2 crops of crystals melting at 187-189 and 190-193 C. respectively. The elemental analysis was as follows:

Calculated for .C1sH1sC1NO2- Element H01 Found C 61. 37 59. 0 H 5. 44 5. 6 N 3. 98 3. 8

Calculated for CuHuClNOa Element 7 H01 Found After cooling the slurry of crystals to room temperature, 175 ml at concentrated hydrochloric acid and 500 ml. water were added. The mixture was stirred vigorously at 90- 95 C. for 4 hours-,causing rapid decomposition of the solid. The phases were separated while hot, and the organic layer was washed once with 150 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid. The latter was combined with the aqueous layer which was then washed with benzene, the benzene washings being discarded. The washed aqueous solution was saturated with hydrogen chloride at 20 C. Cooling in an ice bath gave 354 grams of the Z-amino-Z: chloromethyl-1,3-propanediol hydrochloride as a white crystalline solid after washing well with isopropyl alcohol, tetrahydrofuran, and ether. Its melting point was 94-96- C. Concentration of the mother liquor to about 200 ml. and dilution of the solution with 500 ml. each of isopropyl alcohol and tetrahydrofuran gave another 64 grams of product for aitotal yield of 79 percent of theoretical.

In addition, both infrared and NMR analyses of the 1 product were consistent with the postulated structure of the product.

' EXAMPLE II Preparation of 2-amino-2-benzylthiomethyl- 1,3-propanediol To a solution of 550 grams (13.7 mols) of sodium hydroxide and 750 grams (6 mols) of benzyl mercaptan in 500 ml. each of methanol and oxygen-free water was added under nitrogen with stirring a suspensionof 1170 grams (6.6 mols) of 2-amino-2-chloromethyl-1,3-propanediol hydrochloride, such as that prepared in Example I, in 1500 ml. water. The resulting mixture was heated under reflux in a nitrogen atmosphere for 18 hours. The mixture was then acidified with gaseous hydrogen chloride. After removing inorganic salts by filtration, the solution was extracted twice with toluene to remove unreacted benzyl mercaptan.

The aqueous residue was concentrated to about 1500 ml., extracted twice more with ether, and made basic with a liter of 40 percent sodium hydroxide. The product oil, in the form of the free base, was removed, and the aqueous solution was extracted twice with 1 liter portions of chloroform (the product oil was insoluble in hydrocarbons and diethyl ether). The extracts were combined with the product oil and the resulting solution was washed twice with water. After drying over magnesium sulfate, the oil was filtered. The solvents were stripped from the oil and it was then heated at C. and 0.5 mm. pressure for 20 hours to give 906 grams (66- percent of theory) of the desired product. The elemental analysis for this product was as follows:

Calculated for Element CnHuN 018 Found C 68. 12 57. 7 H 7. 54 8. 1 N 6. 16 5. 8 S l4. 11 14. 5

The free base product slowly crystallized on long standing giving hard white crystals, recrystallized from diethyl ether containing a little tetrahydrofuran, which melted at 61-63 C. Elemental analysis found was as follows:

Element Found C 58.2 H 7.6

EXAMPLE III Preparation of 2-amino-2-bromomethyl-1,3- propanediol hydrobromide In a manner similar to that of Example I, 121 grams (1 mol) of tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamine, 212 grams (2 mols) of benzaldehyde, and 600 ml. xylene were refluxed with the removal of water to produce a xylene solution of the bicyclo compound. The xylene solution was cooled and was mixed with 202 grams (1 mol) of tributylphosphine. To this solution was added 160 grams (1 mol) of elemental bromine at 30-40 C. After addition of the bromine was complete, the mixture was heated at C. for 1 /2 hours then 200 ml. concentrated hydrobromic acid and 300 ml. of water were added. The mixture was stirred under refl'ux for 3 hours, cooled to room temperature, and the aqueous phase was removed and evaporated under reduced pressure. A total of 129 grams of crystalline product was recovered from this residue by crystallization for various solvents. A 47 gram portion of 2-amino-2-bromomethyl-1,3-propanediol in the crystalline hydrobromide monohydrate form which melted at about 8990 C. and had an elemental analysis as follows:

Thus, the analysis agreed with the formula for 2-amino-2- 'bromomethyl 1,3 propanediol hydrobromide monohydrate.

7 EXAMPLE rv Reaction of 2-amino-2-bromomethyl-1,3-propanediol and Thallium Thiosulfate (bunte salt reaction) A 28.4 gram (0.1 mol) quantity of the compound prepared above was contacted with 52.1 grams (0.1 mol) of thallium thiosulfate in the presence of 200 ml. water at 50 C. for 1 week. The mixture was then cooled, the thallium salts were filtered out, and the water was evaporated on a steam bath leaving the product in the form of a viscous oil. A 19.5 gram quantity (90 percent of theoretical) of the bunte salt (acid form), S-[2-amino-2,2-b is- (hydroxymethyl)ethyl1-thiosulfuric acid was obtained by crystallization from methanol and tetrahydrofuran. The elemental analysis for the product was a follows:

Calculated for Element CuHuNOsSz Found Obviously many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in the light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein.

What is claimed is:

1. A composition of matter having the general formula wherein 1R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl radicals containing l-3 carbon atoms; R is selected from the group consisting of cyclopentylene and alkylene radicals containing from lcarbon atoms; and

X is selected from the group consisting of chlorine and bromine; which comprises the steps of reacting tris- (hydroxyhydrocarbyl)methylamine having the general formula 1 R R(1J-OII [OH] Ho-R J-Nm R|0H with an aldehyde having the general formula RTLEH: o

wherein -R" is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and aralkyl radicals having 1-10 carbon atoms at a sufiicient temperature to form a bicyclo reaction product; halogen'ating said product with a compound selected from the group consisting of SOCI SOBIz. PC1 PCl PBr and a mixture of Br or C1 with 'R"' P, wherein =R is selected from the group consisting of saturated acyclic, saturated cyclic or aromatic radicals having from 1-20 carbon atoms; hydrolyzing the halogenated product; and recovering said compounds. I

6. A method according to claim 5 wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of a hydrocarbon diluent.

7. A method according to claim 5 wherein R is alkylene, having 1-2() carbon atoms.

8. A method for preparing 2- amino-2-chloromethyl-l,3- propanediol, said method comprising the steps of reacting 1 mol of tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamine with 2 mols of benzaldehyde in the presence of xylene at a sufiicient temperature to form 1-aza-S-hydroxymethyl-Z,8-diphenyl-3,7- dioxabicyclo(3,3,0) -octane; continuously removing any water from the reaction mixture; halogenating the said octane with SOCI hydrolyzing the halogenated octane to form Z-amino-Z-chloromethyl-1,3-propanediol.v

9. A method according to claim 8 including the step of extracting the 2 amino 2 chloromethyl-1,3-propanediol from the reaction mixture.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,545,498 3/1951 Sowdern et al. 260570.6

2,777,854 1/1957 Edgerton et al. 260570.6 x

3,062,839 11/1962 Shetty et a1. 260-3477 OTHER REFERENCES Preussmann, Arzneimittel-Forsch, vol. 8, pp. 638-43 (1958 V Ruofi et al., I.A.C.S., vol. 72, pp. 1417-19 (1950).

ROBERT v. HINES, Primary Examiner US. 01. X.=R.

UNITED sums PATENT eFFIds CERTIFICATE 0F CORRECTION Dated: May 2, 1972 Patent Nod 3,660,1 88

Raymond L. Cobb It is certified that error appears in the above-identified patent and that sa:

Letters Patent are hereby corrected as shown below:

Column 7, line 39, before "radicals" insert alkylene Column 8, in the formula between lines 5 and 10, delete "[OHJ".

Signed and sealed this 17th day of October 1972'.

(SEAL) Attest:

ROBERT GO'ITSCHALK Commissioner of Patents EDWARD M.FLETCHER,J'R. Attesting- Officer

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U.S. Classification564/487, 564/504, 564/340, 560/309, 548/218, 564/453
International ClassificationC07C323/25, C07D498/04
Cooperative ClassificationC07C323/25, C07D498/04
European ClassificationC07C323/25, C07D498/04