Synthesis of indolo[2,3-c]coumarins and indolo[2,3-c]quinolinones via microwave-assisted base-free intramolecular cross dehydrogenative coupling

A microwave-assisted base-free intramolecular cross dehydrogenative coupling (CDC) of 3-aniline substituted coumarins and quinolinones have been developed. A broad range of indolo[2,3-c]coumarins and indolo[2,3-c]quinolinones can be easily afforded in good to high yields (up to 93%) under palladium catalysis. The method is among the most straightforward and convenient ways to access these fused polyheterocycles.     

Synthesis of 3-sulfonyl coumarins through radical sulfonylation with disulfides under catalyst-free conditions

An efficient and convenient aryl sulfonyl introducing strategy for the synthesis of 3-sulfonyl coumarins via ipso-cyclization/1,2-ester migration from substituted phenyl 3-phenylpropiolates with disulfides and potassium persulfate as sulfonylating reagents was developed, halogen and many other electron-withdrawing or -donating functional groups are tolerated. When naphthalen-1-yl 3-phenylpropiolate was used as a starting material, a spiro compound was obtained via ipso-cyclization.     

Spectral studies on coumarins and the determination of the constitution of ekersenin by total synthesis

During the determination of the constitution of ekersenin isolated from Ekererbegia senegalensis, eight isomeric monomethoxy-monomethylcoumarins were synthesised. These studies proved that ekersenin was 4-methoxy-5-methylcoumarin, a constitution with novel biosynthetic implications. Apparently ekersenin is the first example of natural coumarin biosynthesis involving onlythepolyketide route. Comparative spectral correlations on substituted coumarins are summarised.     

Facile intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction of 4-(o-propargyloxy)styrylcoumarins leading to highly fluorescent coumarin-containing polycyclic compounds

The 4-(o-propargyloxy)styrylcoumarins are prepared by the condensation of O-propargylated salicylaldehyde with substituted coumarin-4-acetic acids. The intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction of 4-(o-propargyloxy)styrylcoumarins, without any catalyst gives fused-ring coumarins. The reaction in boiling nitrobenzene leads to aromatization of the initial Diels–Alder adduct and these aromatized products are highly fluorescent.     

Halogenated ketenes. 39. A new synthesis for substituted coumarins

A new general synthesis of substituted coumarins is described. The in situ cycloaddition of chloroketenes with α-methoxymethylenecyclohexanones yields (4 + 2) cycloaddition products, 3,4-dihydro-2-pyranones. The chlorine atom is reductively removed and methanol is spontaneously eliminated to yield the 5,6,7,8-tetra-hydrocoumarins. Dehydrogenation of these compounds results in good yields of the substituted coumarins.     

Proton transfer process in synthesis of 3-acetyl-4-(substituted ethylenyl)coumarins and chromeno[3,4-c]pyridines

The triphenylphosphine mediated reactions of electron-deficient carbon-carbon triple bonds with 3-acetylcoumarins in dichloromethane afford functionalized 3-acetyl-4-(substituted ethylenyl)coumarins. Also, triphenylphosphine-catalyzed three-component cascade annulation reactions of 3-acetylcoumarins, activated acetylenic compounds, and hydrazines or amines provide a straightforward access to 3,5-dihydro-2H-chromeno[3,4-c]pyridine-1,2-dicarboxylates. In these strategies, the main step to the target products is proton transfer process. All products were obtained in good to high yields.     

Selenopheno[3,2-c]- and [2,3-c]coumarins: Synthesis,cytotoxicity, angiogenesis inhibition,and antioxidant properties

A simple method for the synthesis of substituted selenopheno[2,3-c] and -[3,2-c]coumarins by treatment of the corresponding ethynylcoumarins with in situ prepared selenium(IV) bromide in 1,4-dioxane-water was elaborated. Molecular structures for selected derivatives were confirmed by X-ray diffraction measurements. The cytotoxic activity of novel selenophenocoumarins showed higher activity and lower acute toxicity than sodium selenite on various tumor cell lines as well as an ability for inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-1 – MMP-14), angiogenesis on matrigel in vitro and in vivo. The compounds exhibit antioxidant and prooxidant properties.     

The characterisation of coumarins from selected structural classes by electrospray ionisation quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry

Electrospray ionisation quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-QTOF-MS/MS) has been used for characterisation of a selection of naturally occurring and synthetic coumarins from different structural classes. The product ions, suggested in earlier studies by electrospray ionisation ion trap mass spectrometry (ESI-MS(n)), are unequivocally established for the representative coumarins by virtue of accurate mass measurement. Synthetic coumarins that are unsubstituted in the heterocyclic ring give rise to a major product ion by loss of CO(2), whereas those substituted in the heterocyclic ring generally undergo alternative fragmentation releasing neutral species such as ketene or methyl ketene. Naturally occurring coumarins, unsubstituted in the heterocyclic ring and substituted in the benzene ring with chains or rings of hydrocarbons and oxygen, principally fragment at the side chain releasing unsaturated hydrocarbons. The ESI-QTOF-MS/MS behaviour of some naturally occurring and synthetic quinolines which are structurally similar or fragment similarly are included where appropriate.     

SYNTHESIS OF COUMARINS CATALYZED BY ECO-FRIENDLY W/ZrO2 SOLID ACID CATALYST

Synthesis of substituted coumarins via reactions of resorcinol and substituted resorcinol with ethyl acetoacetate and ethyl α-methylacetoacetate (Pechmann reaction) are reported, in which the production of environmentally harmful waste streams is minimized by the use of a novel solid acid catalyst.     

Untersuchung der IR-und NMR-Spektren einiger substituierter Cumarine

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IR and NMR spectral studies on a few substituted coumarins (short communication)

     

Synthesis of coumarins by Pt-catalyzed hydroarylation of propiolic acids with phenols

Synthesis of coumarins from phenols and propiolic acids was examined by using a Pt catalyst such as PtCl₂/AgOTf, K₂PtCl₄/AgOTf, and K₂PtCl₄/AgOAc. Propiolic acid reacted even with less reactive phenols in trifluoroacetic acid to give coumarins and dihydrocoumarins. In the case of substituted propiolic acids, phenylpropiolic acid and 2-octynoic acid, the reactions proceeded selectively to afford coumarins in good to high yields.     

Synthetic approaches to 3‐substituted‐5′‐(N‐pyridiniummethyl)‐4′,5′‐dihydropsoralen

New synthetic approaches to 3‐substituted‐5′‐(N‐pyridiniummethyl)‐4′,5′‐dihydropsoralens are described. The novel pathways presented utilize appropriately substituted coumarins and 4′,5′‐dihydropsoralens. The compounds proposed represent potential therapeutic agents for psoralen uv radiation treatment.     

In situ visual and content changes analysis of coumarins in Radix Angelicae dahuricae by LSCM combined with LC-MS technology

In this study, a simple, accurate and green localization method of coumarins in Radix Angelicae dahuricae was established with fresh Radix Angelicae dahuricae as research material to reveal the distribution and accumulation of coumarins, based on frozen section and fluorescence imaging technology. The best frozen section conditions were established by comparing the effects of different cryoprotectants on the quality of Radix Angelicae dahuricae's frozen sections, according to the loss of coumarins and the complexity of the operation process. The coumarin components in Radix Angelicae dahuricae at different stages were located and quantitatively analyzed, and coumarin components distribution positions and content changes were identified using fluorescence imaging combined with LC-MS technology. The results showed that 30 μm slice thickness with 15 % glycerin protectant treatment is the best condition for frozen section. Fluorescence imaging showed that coumarins in Radix Angelicae dahuricae were mainly distributed in secretory tissue, the content over different periods showed an “S” curve of growth and coumarins reached their highest content in early September. The distribution and accumulation of coumarins in roots were revealed, which provided a reference for the synthesis and metabolism mechanism of metabolites in medicinal plants and the quality evaluation of traditional Chinese medicine.     

The Synthesis of a Series of Phosphoryl Coumarins

Different hydroxy substituted coumarins were successfully phosphorylated with diisopropylphophite （DIPPH） by the Atherton-Todd reaction in 76-89% yields. Moreover, the reaction activities of different hydroxys of the coumarins in the Atherton-Todd reaction were studied.     

2H-Pyran-2-ones and their annelated analogs as multifaceted building blocks for the fabrication of diverse heterocycles

2H-Pyran-2-ones are widely present in nature and found as either isolated or in fused form. Depending on the fusion of benzene ring, pyran can give coumarins, isocoumarins, dibenzopyrans etc. This class of molecules exhibit excellent biological activity and photophysical properties. Apart from these, 2H-pyran-2-one also acts as very good Michael acceptor, therefore act as very important synthetic precursor. Suitably functionalized 2H-pyran-2-one has been widely explored for their synthetic potential. In this review, we have focused on use of different nucleophiles based on carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur to generate vast molecular diversity. The functionalized 2H-pyran-2-ones exhibit three electrophilic centres with different electrophilicity. Use of suitable nucleophiles can act on either of the position based on its reactivity to generate new chemical entity. 2H-Pyran-2-one has been explored as precursor for the synthesis of various biologically important nucleuses like pyridine, pyrimidine, quinolines, isoquinolines, fused quinolines, pyrazole, pyrroles, imidazopyridine, thiazole, oxazole, fused and isolated pyrans, coumarins, isocoumarins, benzothiophenes, dibenzohiophenes, dibenzofurans, diazapines, oxahelicines, thia-oxa helicines, and various other heterocycles under base mediated conditions. Use of suitably substituted 2H-pyran-2-one and nucleophile can generate new molecular entity. In this review, we have discussed the properties, synthesis and their synthetic applications to generate various classes of heterocycles.     

A New Short Synthesis of 3, 3′-Methylene Bis[Coumarins] and 3,3-Methylene Bis[2-Diethylaminoquinolines]

Hitherto unknown six symmetrically and unsymmetrically substituted methylene bis(coumarins) and two methylene bis(quinolines) are synthesised by using 1:2 complex of N, N, N', N'-tetraethyl glutaramide with POCl₃ and its condensation with substituted salicyl-aldehydes and o-formyl acetanilides.     

Syntheses of furo[3,4-c]coumarins and related furyl coumarin derivatives via intramolecular Wittig reactions

A new and general strategy for highly functional furo[3,4-c]coumarins and related furyl coumarin derivatives has been developed, which is based on an extraordinarily facile intramolecular Wittig reaction, starting from α,β-unsaturated ketones, tributylphosphine, and acyl chlorides. The phosphorus ylides were proposed to be the key intermediates for constructing the crucial furan ring, leading to a wide variety of substituted furyl coumarins in one step.     

An Efficient Large Scale Synthesis of Coumarins by a Dealkylative Boron-Mediated Ring Closure of 3-(Ortho-methoxyaryl)propenoic Esters

Various substituted coumarins 3 were prepared via a dealkylative boron-mediated ring closure of ortho-methoxycinnamates 2.     

A Single‐Step Assembly of Coumarin Ring Skeleton from Oxygenated Phenols and Acetylenic Esters by Catalytic Indium Chloride in the Absence of Solvent

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Ring oxygenated coumarins were obtained in a single‐step by condensation of appropriately substituted phenols with acetylenic esters by catalytic amounts of indium chloride in the absence of solvent.     

A novel assignment method in the 13C NMR spectroscopy of coumarins and furocoumarins

The signal shifts caused by replacing the carbonyl oxygen by sulphur represent a valuable method of assignment of the ¹³C NMR signals in coumarins and furocoumarins substituted at the benzoic and furanoic rings.