Synthesis of (E)‐ and (Z)‐5‐(Bromomethylene)furan‐2(5H)‐one by Bromodecarboxylation of (E)‐2‐(5‐Oxofuran‐2(5H)‐ylidene)acetic Acid

(E)‐ and (Z)‐5‐(bromomethylene)furan‐2(5H)‐one have been prepared starting from the commercially available adduct between furan and maleic anhydride. A bromodecarboxylation reaction is a key step in the synthesis. The reaction gives the (E)‐ or (Z)‐5‐(bromomethylene)furan‐2(5H)‐one as the major product, dependent on the method used in the bromodecarboxylation.     

Efficient Synthesis of 2‐(N‐Substituted)‐2‐imidazolines and 2‐(N‐Substituted)‐1,4,5,6‐tetrahydropyrimidines

A general method for the preparation of 2‐(N‐Substituted)‐2‐imidazolines and 2‐(N‐Substituted)‐1,4,5,6‐tetrahydropyrimidines is described. These heterocycles can be synthesized from their respective anilines with 2‐chloro‐2‐imidazoline or 2‐chloro‐1,4,5,6‐tetrahydropyrimidine, generated in situ from imidazolidin‐2‐one and tetrahydropyrimidin‐2(1H)‐one activated by dimethyl chlorophosphate, in good to excellent yields.     

Amino Acids as a Chiral Pool: Synthesis of (S)‐and (R)‐2‐N‐Carbomethoxy‐5‐aminoindane from (S)‐ and (R)‐Phenylalanines

Enantioselective syntheses of (R)‐and (S)‐2‐N‐carbomethoxy‐5‐aminoindanes from (R)‐ and (S)‐phenylalanines, respectively, are described. A Friedel–Crafts reaction employing N‐carbomethoxy phenylalanine leads to chiral 2‐N‐carbomethoxy‐1‐indanone, which is diastereoselectively reduced to 1‐hydroxy‐2‐N‐carbomethoxyindane. After protection of the hydroxyl group, a regioselective nitration gives a 6‐nitroindane intermediate, which upon hydrogenation affords (R)‐or (S)‐2‐N‐carbomethoxy‐5‐aminoindane.     

Improved Syntheses of 5‐Hydroxy‐2‐Pyridones (2,5‐Dihydroxypyridines)

Improved syntheses of 5-hydroxy-2-pyridone, 6-chloro-5-hydroxy-2-pyridone, 2,5-dihydroxynicotinic acid, and three methyl-substituted 5-hydroxy-2-pyridones are reported.     

Efficient Diastereoselective Synthesis of Chiral Diferrocenylphosphine‐diamines: X‐ray Crystal Structure of [(η5‐C5H5)Fe{(η5‐C5H3)PPh2CH(CH3) N(CH2)2(CH2)2NCH(CH3)PPh2 (η5‐C5H3)}Fe(η5‐C5H5)]

Abstract

Three novel chiral planar diferrocenylphosphine‐diamines 5 (a–c) were designed and synthesized starting with (s)‐(?)‐N,N‐dimethyl‐1‐ferrocenylethylamine‐1 [(S)‐1]. All new compounds were identified by ¹H NMR and MS. The structure of chiral diferrocenylphosphine‐diamine 5c was determined by X‐ray crystallography. Single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis reveals that the molecular structure of compound 5c [(η⁵‐C₅H₅)Fe{(η⁵‐C₅H₃)PPh₂CH(CH₃) N(CH₂)₂(CH₂)₂NCH(CH₃)PPh₂‐(η⁵‐C₅H₃)}Fe(η⁵‐C₅H₅)] is enantiomerically pure and crystallizes in the noncentrosymmetric P2(1)2(1)2(1) space group; it maintains “Z” shape and contains a piperazine hexahydrate ring bridge. The piperazine ring adopts a favored chair conformation and the chiral center C₂₃ and C₂₉ substituents in S‐configuration.     

Synthesis of 2‐(5‐Substituted‐1,3,4‐thiadiazolo‐2‐ylimino)‐4‐thiazolidinones under Microwave Irradiation

Fifteen 2‐(5‐substituted‐1,3,4‐thiadiazolo‐2‐ylimino)‐4‐thiazolidinones were efficiently synthesized from the reaction of ammonium thiocyanate with 2‐chloro‐N‐(5‐substutited‐1,3,4‐thiadiazolo‐2‐yl)acetamides under microwave irradiation. The target compounds were obtained in better yields (75–98%) and shorter time (5 min) than with conventional heating.     

Novel Synthesis of 5‐Substituted‐3‐phenylindole‐2‐(1,2,4‐triazole) Derivatives

Various substituted 3‐phenylindole 2‐carboxylates (1a–c) were prepared according to the literature methods. These carboxylates (1a–c) on reaction with thiosemicarbazide yielded 5‐substituted‐3‐phenylindol‐2‐(1,2,4‐triazole‐3‐thione) (2a–c) on refluxing in pyridine for 8 h. The 5‐substituted‐3‐phenylindole‐2‐[1,2,4‐triazolo‐3‐thioacetic acid] (3a–c) were prepared from 5‐substituted‐3‐phenyl indole‐2‐[1,2,4‐triazole‐3‐thione] (2a–c) on reaction with an appropriate alkylating agent and sodium acetate in acetic acid. Further, (3a–c) were reacted with acetic anhydride to bring about a cyclocondensation reaction to yield 5‐substituted‐3‐phenylindol‐2‐thiazolo(2,3‐b)‐triazole (4a–c). The 5‐substituted‐3‐phenylindole‐2‐[1,2,4‐triazolo‐3‐acetic acid] (3a–c) were reacted with o‐phenylenediamino dihydrochloride in ethylene glycol to yield 5‐substituted‐3‐phenylindole‐1,2,4‐triazolo‐3′‐yl‐thiomethyl)benzimidazoles (5a–c).     

Palladium(II) and Platinum(II) Complexes of N-Phenyl- and N-Ethyl-N′-pyrimidin-2-ylthiourea

Palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes of N-ethyl-N′-pyrimidin-2-ylthiourea(HL¹) and N-phenyl-N′-pyrimidin-2-ylthiourea (HL²) have been prepared, and the complexes [M(HL)Cl₂], [Pt(L)₂], [Pd(HL¹)₂]Cl₂, and [Pd(L²)₂] (where M = Pd^II or Pt^II) were characterized. The spectroscopic data are consistent with coordination of thioureas as neutral or monoanionic ligands to Pd^II and Pt^II through S and a pyrimidine-N. The IR spectra show shifts of CS and pyrimidine ring stretch bands to lower and higher frequencies, respectively. The ¹H NMR spectra differentiate between H(4′) and H(6′) resonances and indicate downfield shifts for all protons of pyrimidine [H(4′), H(5′), and H(6′)], two resonances for two N?H protons for complexes containing the neutral ligand (HL), and only one N?H proton chemical shift for complexes containing the monoanion (L). ¹³C NMR chemical shifts of pyrimidine carbons are correlated with the type of bonding between Pd^II or Pt^II and pyrimidine-N. The magnetic susceptibilities suggest a diamagnetic planar structure for all complexes.

Supplemental materials are available for this article. Go to the publisher's online edition of Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon and the Related Elements to view the free supplemental file.     

Convenient Synthesis of Substituted 5‐(Hydroxymethyl)‐8‐methyl‐3‐(4‐phenylquinazolin‐2‐yl)‐2H‐pyrano[2,3‐c]pyridin‐2‐ones

Abstract

Interaction of 2‐imino‐2H‐pyrano[2,3‐c]pyridin‐3‐carboxamide with substituted 2‐aminobenzophenones proceeds via recyclization mechanism leading to substituted 3‐(4‐arylquinazolyn‐2‐yl)‐2H‐pyrano[2,3‐c]pyridin‐2‐ones. Their reaction with acetic anhydride affords the O‐acylation products.     

New Short Synthesis of (5)‐2,3‐Dimethoxy‐N‐[(1‐ethyl‐2‐pyrrolidinyl)methyl]‐5‐iodobenzamide: Dopamine D2 Receptor

A new short and highly efficient synthesis of (5)‐2,3‐dimethoxy‐N[(1‐ethyl‐2‐pyrrolidinyl)methyl]‐5‐iodobenzamide (epidepride, 1) from 3‐methoxy‐salicylaldehyde (o‐vanillin, 2) and 3‐methoxysalicyclic acid (6) was achieved by employing a new iodination method with iodine monochloride and iodine nitrate under basic conditions.     

Synthesis of New N‐(5‐Oxo‐2,5‐dihydro)pyrrol‐3‐yl Glycines and N‐(5‐Oxo‐2,5‐dihydro)pyrrol‐3‐yl Glycines Esters

Following our efforts towards the synthesis of new potential inhibitors of Xanthine Dehydrogenase (XDH), we describe here a general method for the preparation of N-(5-oxo-2,5-dihydro)pyrrol-3-yl glycines and N-(5-oxo-2,5-dihydro)pyrrol-3-yl glycine esters from glycine ethyl ester hydrochloride and various 4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid esters and carbonitriles.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Alkyl and Aryl‐(4‐methyl‐6‐nitro‐quinolin‐2‐yl)amines: X‐Ray Structures of Ethyl and Cyclohexyl‐(4‐methyl‐6‐nitro‐quinolin‐2‐yl)amine

Abstract

We have synthesized and characterized a series of alkyl and aryl‐(4‐methyl‐6‐nitro‐quinolin‐2‐yl)amines through a high‐yield, three‐step procedure starting from 4‐methylquinolin‐2‐ol. Nitration using concentrated nitric/sulfuric acids, followed by chlorination in phosphorus oxychloride, yielded 2‐chloro‐4‐methyl‐6‐nitro‐quinoline. All of the intermediates and aminated products have been characterized by multinuclear (¹H and ¹³C) NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and, in the case of the two title compounds (ethyl and cyclohexyl‐(4‐methyl‐6‐nitro‐quinolin‐2‐yl)amine), a single crystal X‐ray structure was obtained to verify the nature of the new materials.     

Copolymers of 2‐(3‐(6‐tetralino)‐3‐methyl‐1‐cyclobutyl)‐2‐Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate with Acrylonitrile and 4‐Vinylpyridine: Synthesis,Characterization, and Monomer Reactivity Ratios

The copolymerization of 2‐(3‐(6‐tetralino)‐3‐methyl‐1‐cyclobutyl)‐2‐hydroxyethyl methacrylate (TCHEMA), monomer with acrylonitrile and 4‐vinylpyridine were carried out in 1,4‐dioxane solution at 65°C using AIBN as an initiator. The copolymers were characterized by FTIR, ¹H‐NMR, and ¹³C‐NMR spectroscopic techniques. Thermal properties of the polymers were also studied by thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The copolymer compositions were determined by elemental analysis. The monomer reactivity ratios were calculated by the Fineman‐Ross and Kelen‐Tüdös method. Also, the apparent thermal decomposition activation energies were calculated by the Ozawa method with a Shimadzu TGA 50 thermogravimetric analysis thermobalance.     

Oxidative Conversion of 3‐Alkoxyfurans to 2‐Hydroxy‐3(2H)‐furanones and 2‐Hydroxy‐2‐butene‐1,4‐diones with 2,3‐Dichloro‐5,6‐dicyano‐1,4‐benzoquinone (DDQ) or Phenyltrimethylammonium Tribromide (PTAB) in t‐BuOH

2‐Alkoxy‐1,3,4‐triphenylfurans were oxidized to 3‐alkoxy‐2,4,5‐triphenyl‐ 2‐butene‐1,4‐diones with 2,3‐dichloro‐5,6‐dicyano‐1,4‐benzoquinone (DDQ) in t‐BuOH. In contrast, various 3‐alkoxy‐2,4,5‐triphenylfurans were directly converted to 2‐hydroxy‐3(2H)‐furanone with phenyltrimethylammonium tribromide (PTAB) in t‐BuOH. The oxidative ring opening of 3‐alkoxy‐2,5‐diphenylfurans to cis‐2‐hydroxy‐2‐butene‐1,4‐dione was also accomplished with PTAB in t‐BuOH under the same reaction conditions.     

Trans hexaco-ordinate complexes of copper(II) and nickel(II) with 4(5)-hydroxymethyl-5(4)-methylimidazole—crystal structure and physico-chemical properties

Trans complexes of Cu(II) and Ni(II) with 4-hydroxymethyl-5-methylimidazole (L), of the general formula [ML₄](NO₃)₂ have been obtained. The complexes were characterized by single X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, EPR spectroscopy, IR, FIR and Vis–NIR spectra. In these co-ordination compounds, the azole ligand has a dual nature. Two of these molecules are monodentate, co-ordinated through the ‘3’ ‘pyridynic’ nitrogen atom of the imidazole ring, while the remaining two are bidentate ligands, the oxygen atom of the CH₂OH group being another electron donor (giving CuN₄O₂ and NiN₄O₂ chromophores). The structure of both chromophores is described by a slightly distorted tetragonal bipyramid. The stability constants and structures of the Cu(II) and Ni(II) complexes with the studied ligand (4-CH₂OH5-CH₃im) in aqueous solution have been determined by potentiometric and spectrophotometric methods. The stability of the transition metal complexes of 4-CH₂OH5-CH₃im depends on the presence of the hydroxymethyl group, the oxygen atom of which interacts with the metal-ion.     

Chiral nickel(II) complex catalyzed asymmetric (3 + 2) cycloaddition of α‐diazo pyrazoleamides with 2‐siloxy‐1‐alkenes

A highly efficient asymmetric (3 + 2) cycloaddition of α-diazo pyrazoleamides with silyl enol ethers was realized by employing a chiral N,N'-dioxide-Ni(II) complex catalyst. The process includes the formation of chiral nickel carbenoid intermediate and the following enantioselective cycloaddition reaction. The desired dihydrofuran O,O-acetal derivatives were obtained in good yields (up to 90%) with high enantioselectivity (up to 99% ee) under mild reaction conditions within short reaction time. On the basis of the determination of the catalyst structure, a possible transition state mode was proposed.     

Synthesis and characterisation of Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes with 5-bromo-N,N′-bis-(salicylidene)-o-tolidine

New complexes of type [M(HL)(CH₃COO)(OH₂)_m]·nH₂O (where M:Co, m = 2, n = 2; M:Ni, m = 2, n = 1.5; M:Zn, m = 0, n = 2.5 and M:Cd, m = 0, n = 0; H₂L:5-bromo-N,N′-bis-(salicylidene)-o-tolidine) have been synthesized and characterized by microanalytical, IR, UV–Vis-NIR and magnetic data. Electronic spectra of Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes are characteristic for an octahedral stereochemistry. The IR spectra indicate a chelate coordination mode for mono-deprotonated Schiff base and a bidentate one for acetate ion. The thermal transformations are complex according to TG and DTA curves including dehydration, acetate decomposition and oxidative degradation of the Schiff base. The final product of decomposition is the most stable metallic oxide.     

Mixed Ligand Complexes of 5-arylazo-8-hydroxyquinoline and α-amino Acids with Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II)

Ten mixed ligand complexes of the type [M(X-QA)(aa)] and [Ni(X-QA)₂(Haa)(H₂O)],where X-HQA=5-arylazo-8-hydroxyquinoline derivatives, M=Co(II) orCu(II) and Haa=glycine (gly), alanine (ala) or methionine (met), have been prepared. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR and electron spectra and thermal analysis. A tetrahedral structure has been proposed for the cobalt(II) and copper(II) complexes with bidentate coordination of amino acids. The nickel(II) complexes have been assigned an octahedral structure with the amino acids acting as monodentate ligands. The thermal behaviour of the complexes has been studied before and after γ-irradiation. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Removal of Lead (II) Ions by Poly(2‐octadecyl butanedioic acid): Isothermal and Kinetic Studies

Poly(2‐octadecyl‐butanedioic acid), prepared from polyanhydride PA‐18, possesses novel heavy metal adsorption characteristics. The adsorption capacity of this water insoluble polymer for lead (II) was substantially higher than other heterogeneous adsorbants and is equivalent to those obtained with homogeneous sorbants. The polymer exhibited pseudo‐second‐order kinetics and nearly complete adsorption of lead occurred in 15 min with initial lead (II) concentrations greater than 100 mg · L^?1. Adsorptive behavior was accurately predicted by the Dubinin‐Radushkevich isotherm model. The mean free energy of adsorption of lead (II) onto poly(2‐octadecyl‐butanedioic acid) was determined to be 31.6 kJ · mol^?1, suggesting an ion exchange component to the adsorption mechanism. Gibb's free energy values for this process indicate that it is spontaneous. Adsorption was relatively independent of pH in the range of 3–5, due to the utilization of the sodium carboxylate form of the chelating groups, and was not influenced by high Na⁺ concentration and moderate concentrations (up to 200 mg · L^?1) of Ca⁺². Lead (II) solutions containing 2000 mg · L^?1 Ca⁺² did reduce the adsorption of 2000 mg · L^?1 lead (II) by 28%.