Reactions of (E)-3,3,3-trichloro(trifluoro)-1-nitropropenes with enamines derived from cycloalkanones. A new type of ring-chain tautomerism in a series of cyclobutane derivatives and stereochemistry of the products

Depending on the reaction conditions, the reactions of (E)-3,3,3-trichloro-1-nitropropene with cyclohexanone enamines led to bicyclo[4.2.0]octanes or trisubstituted enamines, which are the ring-chain tautomers capable of reversible transformations. Diastereoselectivity of the reactions of (E)-3,3,3-trichloro(trifluoro)-1-nitropropenes with cycloalkanone enamines were studied, a series of hitherto unknown CX₃-containing nitroalkylated enamines and γ-nitro ketones were synthesized, the structures of novel compounds were determined by NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction.     

Free radical-mediated vinyl amination: a mild, general pyrrolidinyl enamine synthesis

The complete scope of free radical-mediated vinyl amination is described, using 5-exo-trig cyclizations of vinyl radicals to the nitrogen of azomethines. The focus is primarily on N,N-dialkyl enamines since their nucleophilicity renders them the most challenging enamines to synthesize using redox conditions. These studies establish several encouraging precedents for the broader application of this strategy.     

Reactions of 2,3-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]coumarin-3-one with aromatic amines

2,3-Dihydrofuro[3,2- c]coumarin-3-one reacts with aromatic amines in two pathways, depending on the solvent. The reactions in ethanol afford its enamines, while the use of acetic acid favors the formation of enamines of the 2,3-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]coumarin-3-one dimer. Electronic absorption spectroscopy in different solvents revealed that the enamines obtained can undergo tautomeric transformations. The product of a reaction of 2,3-dihydrofuro-[3,2-c]coumarin-3-one with 4-bromoaniline exists in the enamine form (X-ray diffraction data).     

Synthesis of 6-nitro-4-sulfanyl-1H-indole derivatives from 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene

The synthesis of 6-nitro-4-sulfanyl-1H-indoles from 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) is described. The first step is the nucleophilic substitution of an ortho-nitro group with a thiol to give the corresponding sulfide. The latter were transformed into the corresponding enamines upon treatment with dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal (DMF DMA). The enamines were converted into the indoles applying the Batcho–Leimgruber synthetic protocol.     

Synthesis of pyrrolo[3,2-f]quinolines via reaction of 2,5-dimethyl- or 1,2,5-trimethyl-6-aminoindoles with β-ketoesters

The reaction of 2,5-dimethyl- or 1,2,5-trimethyl-6-aminoindoles with β-ketoesters (methyl and ethyl acetoacetates, diethyl oxaloacetate) was found to proceed chemoselectively via the interaction between an amino group of indole and the carbonyl function of ketoester, leading to the formation of enamines. In contrast to enamines synthesized from similar aminoindoles and β-diketones, enamines obtained from β-ketoesters can easily undergo thermal cyclization, furnishing pyrrolo[3,2-f]quinolines with an angular catenation of rings.     

Studies of phosphorylation reaction of tertiary amines by NMR spectroscopy

Phosphorylation of tertiary amines containing at least two ethyl groups at the nitrogen atom with phosphorus pentachloride was studied. New C-chlorophosphorylated enamines were characterized by NMR spectroscopy. A scheme was suggested for the phosphorylation reaction. It was found that the presence of two aryl substituents in the molecule of tertiary ethylamine deactivated the ethyl group to block phosphorylation. Phosphorylation of N,N-diethylaniline, besides phenyl-substituted phosphorus-containing enamines, also gave phosphorylated enamines chloro-substituted in the ring. Using N-ethyl-N-methylaniline as an example, a possibility of substitution for two chlorine atoms in the PCl₅ molecule with alkenyl groups was demonstrated.     

Unusual ring-chain tautomerism in bicyclo[4.2.0]octane derivatives

A new type of ring-chain tautomerism, which consists of the reversible conversion of bicyclo[4.2.0]octane derivatives into trisubstituted enamines was found and studied by ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The starting materials were prepared by the stereoselective reaction of (E)-3,3,3-trichloro-1-nitropropene with cyclohexanone enamines.     

Reactions of 1,1,1-trihalo-3-nitrobut-2-enes with enamines derived from cycloalkanones. Rearrangement of trifluoromethylated 1,2-oxazine N-oxide into 1-pyrroline N-oxides and stereochemistry of the products

1,2-Oxazine N-oxides derived from (E)-1,1,1-trifluoro-3-nitrobut-2-ene and cyclohexanone enamines underwent spontaneous rearrangement with ring contraction to give 1-pyrroline N-oxides. Reactions of (E)-1,1,1-trifluoro(trichloro)-3-nitrobut-2-enes with N-cyclopent-enylmorpholine resulted in a series of novel CX₃-containing nitroalkyl enamines and g-nitro ketones; the stereochemistry of the synthesized compounds were studied by NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction.     

Synthesis of highly substituted pyrroles via oxidative free radical reactions of β-aminocinnamates

Oxidative free radical reactions of β-aminocinnamates are described. Imine radicals produced by tetra-n-butylammonium cerium(IV) nitrate (TBACN) oxidation of enamines undergo efficient addition to the C-C double bond of β-aminocinnamates. This TBACN mediated free radical reaction between β-aminocinnamates and enamines provides a novel method for the synthesis of highly substituted pyrroles. The direct TBACN oxidation of β-aminocinnamates gave the dimerization products effectively.     

3-Halomethylated cyclic nitronates: synthesis and nucleophilic substitution

A method for the introduction of a halogen atom into the methyl group attached to the C-3 atom of five- and six-membered cyclic nitronates (isoxazoline N-oxides and oxazine N-oxides, respectively) has been studied. The process involves silylation of starting 3-methyl-substituted cyclic nitronates followed by halogenation of the resulting N-(silyloxy)enamines. While five- and six-membered cyclic enamines behave similarly toward elemental bromine and iodine, their reactions with NBS give different products, that were rationalized by stereoelectronic effects. The obtained halogenated nitronates were coupled with various nucleophiles affording new nitronates functionalized at the C-3 position.     

Cyanamide in isocyanide-based MCRs

Cyanamide reacts with enamines and isocyanides in the presence of Lewis acids to give the hitherto unknown scaffold 2-amino-(N-cyano)-amidines. Preliminary scope and limitation of this novel reaction is described.     

Regioselective synthesis of fluoroalkyl pyridine derivatives from 3-fluoroalkyl substituted 2-aza-1,3-butadienes

A method for the preparation of 3-fluoroalkyl substituted 2-aza-butadienes by aza-Wittig reaction of N-vinylic phosphazenes and aldehydes is reported. [4+2] Cycloaddition reaction with enamines affords fluoralkyl substituted pyridine derivatives in a regioselective fashion.     

Synthesis of 1,4-benzothiazin-2-yl derivatives of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds and benzothiazinone spiro derivatives by the reaction of 2-chloro-1,4-benzothiazin-3-ones with ‘push-pull’ enamines

The reaction of 2-chloro-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzothiazines with ‘push-pull’ enamines was investigated. The reaction with the enamines occurs at the β-carbon atom in the presence of a small excess of triethylamine. As a result, a set of 3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzothiazin-2-yl derivatives of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds and benzothiazinone spiro derivatives was prepared. On acidic hydrolysis of ethyl 2-ethyl-3-(methylimino)-2-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzothiazin-2-yl)butanoate, a new rearrangement affording ethyl 11-ethyl-2,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-2,5-methano-6,1,3-benzothiadiazocine-11-carboxylate was discovered. A plausible mechanism and factors influencing the course of the reaction are discussed.     

Vinylamines—XV : Unusual stereochemical course in nitroalkylation of biased enaminic systems

Reactions between 1-nitropropene and 3-phenyl-, 3-t-butyl- and 4-t-butyl-cyclohexanone enamines are described. Both parallel and antiparallel attacks of the olefin on the substrates are possible.     

Novel synthesis of α-nitroalkenes from nitroalkanes via halogenation of intermediate N,N-bis(silyloxy)enamines

An approach to conjugated nitroalkenes via oxidation of N,N-bis(silyloxy)enamines with bromine or iodine in the presence of tetra-n-butylammonium acetate is described. The acetate ion plays a key role by acting as a mild desilylating reagent. This new strategy allows the synthesis of α-nitroalkenes from the corresponding nitroalkanes.     

Synthesis of γ-amino alcohols from aldehydes, enamines, and trichlorosilane using Lewis base catalysts

The reaction of aldehydes, enamines, and trichlorosilane in the presence of a Lewis base catalyst, particularly N-methylpyrrolidinone and DMF, affords γ-amino alcohols with a high diastereoselectivity. The method consists of C-C bond formation between an aldehyde and an enamine, and a subsequent intramolecular reduction of the resulting iminium ion intermediate. In most cases, one diastereomer is exclusively generated, and we propose a transition state model for the intramolecular reduction of the iminium ion intermediate. Enamines, prepared beforehand from the corresponding ketone and amine, can be used in the reaction without purification. Furthermore, enantioselective catalysis using a chiral Lewis base catalyst is possible, although the enantioselectivity is modest. The current tandem method offers the first, concise synthetic method of γ-amino alcohols from aldehydes and enamines.     

Inverse electron demand hetero-Diels–Alder reaction in preparing 1,4-benzodioxin from o-quinone and enamine

A process for synthesizing 1,4-benzodioxin, through oxidation of a phenol to an o-quinone followed by treatment with an enamine, has been developed. Adduct stereochemistry is found to be retained via this one-pot reaction. The method uses hypervalent iodine reagent under mild conditions and is compatible with a wide scope of phenols and enamines.     

Synthesis of N-vinyl substituted indoles and their acid-catalyzed behavior

A mild cross-coupling reaction has been used to access several N-vinyl substituted indoles. When treated with acid, these unique enamines produce novel dimeric and trimeric products derived from a preferred protonation reaction at the enamine π-bond.     

Oxidative entry to α-oxy N-acyl aminals and hemiaminals: efficient formation of 2-(N-acylaminal) substituted tetrahydropyrans

An efficient new method to synthesize α-oxy N-acyl aminals and hemiaminals in a single step from readily synthesized N-acyl enamines has been developed using PhI(OAc)₂ as the oxidant. The reaction conditions are very mild and the products are obtained in good yields (65-92%). A possible mechanistic pathway is laid out.     

Novel and convenient synthesis of 4(1H)quinolones

A rapid two-step synthesis of 4(1H)quinolones is described. The first step involves condensation of o-nitroacetophenone with N,N-dimethylformamide dimethylacetal yielding highly crystalline enamines. In the second step a reductive cyclization is achieved under catalytic transfer hydrogenation (CTH) conditions. In all cases, the total time of this process was less than 3 h.