A convenient one-pot preparation of 2-methyl-3-(phenylthio- methyl)quinolines from Morita-Baylis-Hillman adducts and their oxidation to the corresponding sulfones

A convenient one-pot preparation of 2-methyl-3-(phenylthiomethyl)quinolines from Morita-Baylis-Hillman adducts via conjugate addition of thiols followed by reductive cyclization with Fe/AcOH was developed. The 2-methyl-3-(phenylthiomethyl)quinolines were transformed into 2-methyl-3-(phenylsulfonylmethyl)quinolines via m-CPBA-mediated oxidation.     

A Novel Synthesis of 3,4-Discubstituted-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinolines

A simple and efficient synthesis of pyrazolo[3,4-b] quinolines is described. The synthesis involves reaction of 2-amino-3-cyanoquinoline-4-carboxylates(1) with hydrazine hydrate to give regioselectively only pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinolines (2). No formation of pyridazino quinolines (3) is observed.     

A versatile new synthesis of quinolines and related fused pyridines. Part III.

The action of dimethylformamide in phosphorus oxychloride on acylanilides gives 2-chloro-3-substituted quinolines, which may be dechlorinated to give 3-substituted quinolines in good yield. Similarly, N-nitrosodimethylamine in phosphorus oxychloride converts acylanilides into 2-chloro-3-substituted quinoxazolines.     

Condensation of ethyl cydopentanone-2-carboxylate withN-arylmethylene-2-naphthylamines

The condensation of ethyl cyclopentanone-2-carboxylate withN-arylmethylene-2-naphthylamines depending on the conditions of reaction affords 4-aryl-l-ethoxycarbonyl-lH-2,3,4,5-tetrahydrocyclopenta-[c]benzo[f]quinolines, 4-aryl-l-ethoxycarbonyl-lH-2,3-dihydrocyclopenta[c]benzo[f]quinolines, and 4-aryllH-2,3-dihydrocyclopenta[c]benzo[f]quinolines.     

Reaction of alpha-oxoketene-N,S-arylaminoacetals with Vilsmeier reagents: an efficient route to highly functionalized quinolines and their benzo/hetero-fused analogues

A simple, highly efficient, and regioselective synthesis of functionalized quinolines through Vilsmeier cyclization of a variety of alpha-oxoketene-N,S-anilinoacetals has been reported. The cyclization is found to be facile with N,S-acetals bearing strongly activating groups on aniline, whereas yields of quinolines are moderate in other cases. The reaction could also be extended for the synthesis of substituted tricyclic benzo[h]quinoline, pyrido[2,3-h]quinoline, 4,7-diphenylphenanthroline, and tetracyclic quino[8,7-h]quinoline by performing a Vilsmeier reaction on N,S-acetals derived from 1-naphthylamine, m-phenylenediamine, o-phenylenediamine, and 1,5-diaminonaphthalene, respectively. A few of the newly synthesized quinolines are subjected to further transformation to afford 2-unsubstituted (Raney-Ni/Ethanol), quinoline-5,8-quinone (NBS/H(2)SO(4)), or 2-alkyl/aryl aminoquinolines through sequential m-CPBA oxidation to the corresponding (2-methylsulfonyl)quinoline followed by replacement with appropriate amines. Similarly, cycloannulation of a few 2-methylthio-3-benzoylquinolines with hydrazine hydrate under microwave irradiation afforded the corresponding substituted and fused pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinolines in excellent yields, whereas TBTH/AIBN-mediated cyclization of the corresponding 3-(2-bromobenzoyl)-2-methylthioquinolines yielded the corresponding benzothiopyrano-fused quinolines through radical translocation.     

I2-catalyzed base-free cyclization of 3-homoallylquinoline-2-thiones: facile synthesis of tetracyclic,furothiopyrano[2,3-b]quinolines

I₂-catalyzed base-free reactions of 3-homoallylquinoline-2-thiones have been described for the synthesis of tetracyclic quinolines, tetrahydrofuro [2′,4′:4,6]thiopyrano[2,3-b]quinolines in excellent yields. Similarly, I₂-catalyzed reactions could proceed to tricyclic quinolines from hydroxyl group protected 3-homoallylquinoline-2-thiones. However, deprotection of group in tricyclic quinoline with HI again transformed into tetracyclic quinoline. The sulfonium salt intermediate has been proposed to explain these reactions.     

Metal-free synthesis of 2-difluoromethylated quinolines via DBU-promoted cascade michael addition / cyclization of methyl 4,4-difluorobut-2-ynoate with 2-aminobenzonitriles

A facile synthesis of 2-difluoromethylated quinolines via DBU-promoted cascade Michael addition/cyclization between functionalized 2-aminobenzonitriles and methyl 4,4-difluorobut-2-ynoate has been developed. Various highly functionalized quinolines were assembled in moderate to good yields under mild metal-free reaction conditions.     

Microwave-assisted α-halogenation of 2-methylquinolines with tetrabutylammonium iodide and 1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-dibromoethane)

A simple and efficient methodology permitting the halogenation of 2-methylquinolines into 2-(chloromethyl)quinolines or 2-(bromomethyl)quinolines in the tetrabutylammonium iodide and 1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-dibromoethane) system has been developed for the first time. The halogenation can be rapidly completed with good to excellent yields and high selectivity under microwave irradiation.     

Selective conversion of diallylanilines and arylimines to quinolines

A variety of diallylanilines are shown to undergo cobalt-carbonyl catalyzed rearrangement to quinolines. Diallylanilines are also used as allyl transfer reagents to convert benzaldimines into quinolines. Substitution in the 2- and 3-positions of the quinoline is featured in all transformations.     

Investigations in the field of polymerocyanines

A series of N-acyl-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydro-4-alkyl(aryl)iminobenzo[g]quinolines has been obtained by the condensation of N-acyl-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydro-4-oxobenzo[g]quinolines with primary amines.For part IV, see [1].     

Multifunctional catalysis of a ruthenium-grafted hydrotalcite: one-pot synthesis of quinolines from 2-aminobenzyl alcohol and various carbonyl compounds via aerobic oxidation and aldol reaction

The Ru-grafted hydrotalcite was found to be an excellent multifunctional catalyst for one-pot synthesis of quinolines from 2-aminobenzyl alcohol and various carbonyl compounds. These quinolines were obtained through aerobic oxidation by the Ru species, followed by aldol reaction on base sites of the hydrotalcite.     

(Bromodimethyl)sulfonium Bromide Catalyzed Solvent‐Free Friedlander Synthesis of Substituted Quinolines

A simple and efficient (bromodimethyl)sulfonium bromide catalyzed synthesis of quinolines, by condensation of α‐amino carbonyl, that is, 2‐aminobenzophenone and 2‐aminoacetophenone with α‐methylene containing carbonyl like 1,3‐dicarbonyls has been developed. The reaction is versatile, solvent‐free protocol for generation of structurally diverse quinolines.     

N-methylation of quinolines with CO_2 and H_2 catalyzed by Ru-triphos complexes

N-methyl-tetrahydroquinolines(MTHQs) are a kind of very useful chemicals, which can be obtained from N-methylation of amines.However, the methylation of quinolines which is a kind of highly unsaturated nitrogen-containing heterocyclic aromatic compounds has not been reported. In this work, we report the first work for the synthesis of MTHQs by methylation of quinolines using CO_2 and H_2. It was found that Ru(acac)_3-triphos [triphos: 1,1,1-tris(diphenylphosphinomethyl)ethanl] complex was very active and selective for the N-methylation reaction of quinolines, and the yield of the desired product could reach 99%.     

Reductive cyclization of o-nitrophenyl propargyl alcohols: facile synthesis of substituted quinolines

Reduction of secondary and tertiary o-nitrophenyl propargyl alcohols followed by acid-catalyzed Meyer-Schuster rearrangement gave 2-substituted and 2,4-disubstituted quinolines, respectively. Tertiary propargyl alcohols gave excellent yields of the quinoline derivative, while the yields of quinolines were slightly reduced when secondary propargyl alcohol derivatives were utilized.     

Synthesis of 2,3‐Disubstituted Quinolines via Ketenimine or Carbodiimide Intermediates

Cyclopenta[b]quinolines and cyclohexa[b]quinolines were prepared via the reactions of α‐diazo ketones with N‐(2‐cyclopropylidenemethylphenyl)phosphanimines and N‐(2‐cyclobutylidenemethylphenyl) phosphanimine, respectively. The reaction proceeds in a cascade involving ketenimine formation, 6 π‐electron ring closure, and 1,3‐alkyl shift. A similar approach was developed for the synthesis of dihydropyrrolo‐[2,3‐b]quinolines from N‐(2‐cyclopropylidenemethylphenyl)phosphanimines and isocyanates.     

Regio- and chemoselective transfer hydrogenation of quinolines catalyzed by a CpIr complex

An efficient method for the transfer hydrogenation of quinolines catalyzed by a Cp^∗Ir complex was developed. A variety of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolines were obtained by regio- and chemoselective transfer hydrogenation of quinolines using 2-propanol as a hydrogen source.     

Synthesis and some transformations of benzo-substituted 2-bromomethyl-4-methyl-2-chloro-2,3-dihydrofuro[3.2-c]-quinolines

A convenient synthetic procedure for substituted 2-bromomethyl-4-methyl-2-chloro-2,3-dihydrofuro[3.2-c]quinolines hydrobromides was developed, synthons for preparation of new substituted furoquinolines. Reactions with various nucleophiles were performed, and 2-(R’-methyl)-4-methyl-furo[3.2-c]quinolines substituted in the benzene ring were obtained.     

芳香硝基化合物原位液相加氢一锅法合成喹啉类化合物

以芳香硝基化合物为起始原料,以2%Pt-Sn/γ-Al2O3为催化剂,采用原位液相加氢法可以一锅法合成喹啉类化合物,考察了Pt/Sn摩尔比、反应温度、原料浓度和水含量等对反应性能的影响.结果表明,在Pt/Sn摩尔比0.5,220oC,5.0MPa,原料浓度6%,水含量30%及反应物停留时间为72s的条件下,生成产物6-甲氧基-2-甲基喹啉的收率可达72%.     

Synthesis of 1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinoline derivatives via palladium-catalyzed heteroannulation of 2-aryl-3-iodo-4-(phenylamino)quinolines and 4-(N,N-allylphenylamino)-2-aryl-3-iodoquinolines

Palladium(0)/copper iodide catalyzed Sonogashira cross-coupling of 2-aryl-3-iodo-4-(phenylamino)quinolines with terminal alkynes afforded series of 1,2,4-trisubstituted 1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinolines in a single-step operation. Conversely, the 4-(N,N-allylphenylamino)-2-aryl-3-iodoquinoline derivatives were found to undergo PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂/CuI catalyzed intramolecular Heck reaction to yield the corresponding 1,3,4-trisubstituted 1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinolines.     

Synthesis of 2H-pyrano[2,3-b]quinolines. Part I

3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyrano[2,3-b]quinolines 5a-e and 2H-pyrano[2,3- b ]quinolines 10a-c were synthesised starting from the appropriate ω-chloro-n-valeroylanilides 2a-e . Compounds 10a-c were transformed to analogs of the novel antihypertensive agent Cromakalim ( 1 ).