Synthesis of nitrogen heterocycles underlain by application of 3-(4-Acetyl[phenyl)-2H-coumarin

3-(4-Acetylphenyl)-2H-chromen-2-one was obtained from 4-acetylphenyldiazonium chloride in the conditions of Meerwein reaction. Reactions of 3-[4-(2-bromoacetyl)phenyl]-2H-chromen-2-one with pyridine, 4-methylpyridine, quinoline, benzo[f]quinoline, and triphenylphosphine afforded quaternary salts, and with thioacetamide, thiourea, 2-aminopyridine, 2-aminopyrimidine, and 6-aminopurine provided the corresponding derivatives of thiazole, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine, imidazo[2,1-i]purine. In the reaction of the same bromo derivative with thiosemicarbazide and aromatic aldehydes a thiazole ring is built and the corresponding hydrazones are formed.     

2-(2-Furyl)-1(3)H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline. Synthesis and electrophilic substitution reactions

2-(2-Furyl)-1(3)H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline was synthesized by the Weidenhagen reaction of quinoline-5,6-diamine with furfural. Its alkylation with methyl iodide in the system KOH-DMSO gave two isomeric N-methyl derivatives, 2-(2-furyl)-1-methyl-1H- and 2-(2-furyl)-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinolines, the latter prevailing. 2-(2-Furyl)-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline was brought into electrophilic substitution reactions: bromination, nitration, formylation, acylation, sulfonation. Depending on the reaction conditions, electrophilic attack could be directed at both furan ring and quinoline fragment.     

Alkaline hydrolysis of 2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[4,5-f] and -[4,5-h]quinolines

2-(Trifluoromethyl)imidazo[4,5-$\text{f}$] and -[4,5-$\text{h}$]quinoline have been prepared from 5(6),acetamido-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzimidazole and 7,8-diaminoquinoline respectively. These (trifluoromethyl)- quinolines like 2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazoles but unlike 2-(trifluoromethyl) benzimidazoles, undergo hydrolysis in dilute sodium hydroxide to give ultimately the corresponding imidazo[4,5-$\text{f}$] and -[4,5-$\text{h}$]- quinoline, respectively.     

Selenium heterocycles. XLI . Syntheses of substituted thiazolo,selenazolo, 1,2,3-thiadiazolo and 1,2,3-selenadiazoloquinolines

The reaction of thionyl chloride with the semicarbazone 2 gave 4,5-dihydro[1,2,3]thiadiazolo[4,5-f]quinoline. Selenium dioxide oxidaion of compound 2 gave 4,5-dihydro[1,2,3]selenadiazolo[4,5-f]quinoline ( 4 ) and the aromatic analog 5 . Thermolysis of compound 5 yielded [1,4]diselenino[2,3-f:5,6-f′]diquinoline ( 6 ). Reaction of selenourea with α-bromoketone 7 gave 2-amino-4,5-dihydroselenazolo[4,5-f]quinoline ( 8 ). Compounds 9 and 10 were prepared from the reaction of selenobenzamide and thiobenzamide with compound 7 .     

Regioselective synthesis of pyrano[3,2-f]quinoline and phenanthroline derivatives using molecular iodine

A series of polysubstituted pyrano[3,2-f]quinoline and phenanthroline derivatives have been synthesized by molecular iodine-catalyzed tandem reaction of various propargylic alcohols with or without substituted amines in excellent yields. Moreover, the cyclized side products are also pyrano[3,2-f]quinoline and phenanthroline derivatives.     

Synthesis of benzo[<Emphasis Type="Italic">f</Emphasis>]quinoline derivatives by three-component condensation of tetronic acid with naphthalen-2-amine and formaldehyde

New derivatives of benzo[f]furo[3,4-b]quinoline, spiro[benzo[f]quinoline-2,3′-furan], and benzo[f]-quinoline-2-carboxylic acid were synthesized with high selectivity by three-component condensation of tetronic acid with naphthalen-2-amine and formaldehyde.     

Synthesis of substituted dihydrobenzo[f]pyrimido[4,5-b]-quinolines as tetracyclic 5-deaza nonclassical folates

Cyclocondensation of 2,4,6-triaminopyrimidine ( 10 ) with chlorovinyl aldehyde 7 afforded the linear regioisomer 9,1 1-diamino-5,6-dihydrobenzo[f]pyrimido[4,5-c]quinoline ( 1 ) while the cyclocondensation of 2,6-diamino-4-hydroxypyrimidine ( 11 ) or 6-amino-2,4-dihydroxypyrimidine ( 12 ) with chlorovinyl aldehyde 7 was regiospecific affording the linear regioisomers 9-amino-11-oxo-5,6-dihydrobenzo[f]pyrimido[4,5-c]quinoline ( 2 ) and 9,11-dioxo-5,6-dihydrobenzo[f]pyrimido[4,5-c]quinoline ( 3 ) respectively. The linear structures of these compounds were established by ¹H nmr and ¹³C nmr spectral data.     

Synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles on the basis of 3-(4-acetylphenyl)-1-methylquinolin-2(1<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>)-one

The Meerwein reaction of 1-methylquinolin-2(1H)-one with 4-acetylbenzenediazonium chloride gave 3-(4-acetylphenyl)-1-methylquinolin-2(1H)-one which was brominated to 3-[4-(2-bromoacetyl)phenyl]-1-methylquinolin-2(1H)-one. The latter reacted with pyridine, 4-methylpyridine, quinoline, benzo[f]quinoline, and triphenylphosphine to afford the corresponding quaternary salts, and its reactions with thioacetamide, thiourea, 2-aminopyridine, and 2-aminopyrimidine led to the corresponding thiazole, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, and imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine derivatives containing a 2-oxoquinoline fragment. 3-(4-{2-[2-(Arylmethylidene)-hydrazinyl]-1,3-thiazol-4-yl}phenyl)-1-methylquinolin-2(1H)-ones were obtained by condensation of 3-[4-(2-bromoacetyl)phenyl]-1-methylquinolin-2(1H)-one with thiosemicarbazide and aromatic aldehydes.     

Studies on furan derivatives. X. Preparation of 2-Methylfuro[2,3-c]quinoline Derivatives

4-Chloro-2-methylfuro[2,3-c]quinoline (IV) was synthesized from ethyl 3-(2-nitrophenyl)-5-methyl-2-furoate and IV was allowed to react with some nucleophiles to afford the corresponding 4-substituted 2-methylfuro-[2,3-c]quinoline derivatives, respectively. On treatment of IV with potassium azide in dimethylsulfoxide, 2-methylfuro[2,3-c]tetrazolo[1,5-a]quinoline was formed path azido-tetrazolo isomerization. 2-Methylfuro-[2,3-c]quinoline was prepared by the reduction of IV.     

Synthese von Thieno[2,3—f]chinolin-Derivaten

Catalytic hydrogenation of 2.3-dihydro-thieno[2.3?f]-quinoline-1.1-dioxide yielded 2.3.6.7.8.9-hexahydrothieno-[2.3?f]quinoline-1.1-dioxide, which was substituted via the corresponding chloroacyl compounds to several 6-aminoacyl-derivatives.Skraup's synthesis using 6-amino-2.3-dihydro-3-morpholino-benzo[b]thiophen-1.1-dioxide gave 2.3-dihydro-3-morpholino-thieno[2.3?f]quinoline.     

Condensation of fluorosubstituted benzaldehydes with amines and cyclic 1,3-diketones

Condensation of fluorosubstituted benzaldehydes with 2-naphthyl or 6-quinolylamine and cyclic β-diketones (,3-cyclohexanedione, dimedone, and 1,3-indandione) provided new fluoroderivatives of benzo[a]-acridine, 4,7-phenanthroline, and benzo[f]indeno[1,2-b]quinoline. Forming in the course of the reaction fluorophenylmethylene-2-naphthyl-(or 6-quinolyl)amines, arylbis(cyclohexane-1,3-dion-2-yl)methanes, and 2-(fluorophenylmethylene)-1,3-indandiones were isolated.     

The synthesis of novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring systems via photocyclization. 4 . Benzo[f]thieno[2′,3′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline and Benzo[h]thieno[2′,3′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline and the total assignment of their 1H- and 13C-NMR spectra

The synthesis of two novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring systems via photocyclization are reported. These are benzo[f]thieno[2′,3′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline and benzo[A]thieno-[2′,3′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline. The total assignment of their ¹H- and ¹³C-nmr spectra was determined by utilizing two-dimensional nmr spectroscopic methods.     

The synthesis of novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring systems via photocyclization. 5. [1]Benzothieno[2,3-c]naphtho[2,1-f]-quinoline and [1]benzothieno[2,3-c]naphtho[1,2-g]quinoline

Two previously unknown heterocyclic ring systems, namely, [1]benzothieno[2,3-c]naphtho[2,1-f]quinoline ( 4 ) and [1]benzothieno[2,3-c]naphtho[1,2-g]quinoline ( 5 ) were synthesized via photocyclization of 3-chloro-N-(2-phenanthryl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxamide ( 8 ) followed by chlorination and dechlorination. The total assignment of their ¹H- and ¹³C-nmr spectra was determined by utilizing inverse-detected HMQC and HMBC two-dimensional nmr spectroscopic methods.     

Pd-catalyzed intramolecular direct arylations at high temperature

Pd-catalyzed cyclodehydrohalogenation involving oxidative addition of aromatic C-Br or activated azaheteroaromatic C-Cl bonds and C(sp²)-H activation have been investigated at high reaction temperatures (180-200 °C). This allowed the fast (10-30 min) synthesis of a variety of azaheteroaromatic ring systems (dibenzo[f,h]phthalazine, dibenzo[f,h]cinnoline, benzofuro[2,3-d]pyridazine, 5H-pyridazino[4,5-b]indole, 7H-indolo[2,3-c]quinoline and 5H-δ-carboline) in moderate to good yields.     

Heterocycles [h]-fused onto 4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid, Part VI [1]. Synthesis and X-ray structure of model indolo[3,2-b]- and [2,3-b]pyrido[2,3-f]quinoxaline-3-carboxylic esters

Cyclocondensation reaction of ethyl 7,8-diamino-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate with 1-methylisatin produced a separable mixture of the corresponding indolo[3,2-b]- and [2,3-b]pyrido[2,3-f]quinoxaline-3-carboxylates, of which the latter isomer predominates. On the other hand, interaction with 1H-isatin or 5-chloroisatin gave the respective indolo[2,3-b]pyrido[2,3-f]quinoxaline-3-carboxylates as the sole regiospecific products. The structures of these new pentacyclic derivatives are based on microanalytical, spectral (IR, MS, and NMR) and X-ray crystal structure data.     

2-Benzyliden-2H-thieto[3,2-b]quinoline: a new heterocycle and its rearrangement to 2-phenylthieno[3,2-b]quinoline

Synthesis of the strained 2H-thieto[3,2-b]quinoline ring system is reported for the first time. Treatment of (Z)-2-benzyliden-2H-thieto[3,2-b]quinoline derivatives of this heterocycle with base, at reflux in ethanol, causes a novel rearrangement to 2-phenylthieno[3,2-b]quinolines. Indeed, the one-pot reaction of 2-aminobenzaldehydes and (Z)-2-benzylidenethietan-3-one in refluxing basic ethanol leads directly to 2-phenylthieno[3,2-b]quinolines in good yields.     

About the structure of two isomeric pyrazoloquinolines

Several structures are possible for the pyrazoloquinolines, formed in the Skraup synthesis from 5- or 6-aminoindazole. By nmr spectroscopic examination in the presence of shift reagents it was possible to assign the correct structures for both products, i.e., the angular 1H-pyrazolo-[3,4-f]quinoline ( 4 ) and 3H-pyrazolo[4,3-f]quinoline ( 2 ).     

Synthesis and electrochemical evaluation of substituted imidazo[4,5-d]pyrrolo[3,2-f][1,3] diazepine scaffolds

Substituted 4-(2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-3-yl)-1H-imidazoles were prepared from 5-amino-1-aryl-4-cyanoformimidoylimidazoles and cyanoacetamide, under mild experimental conditions. The pyrrolyl-imidazoles were cyclized to the corresponding 7,8-dihydroimidazo[4,5-b]pyrrolo[3,4-d]pyridines by reflux in ethanol, with catalysis by DBU. The same pyrrolyl-imidazoles were reacted with orthoesters, at room temperature and in the presence of sulfuric acid, to generate 3,7-dihydro-8H-imidazo[4,5-d]pyrrolo[3,2-f]diazepines in very good yield. Electrochemical studies of the imidazo[4,5-d]pyrrolo[3,2-f][1,3] diazepine derivatives were carried out. The reduction potential of 7-ethyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-3H-imidazo[4,5-d]pyrrolo[3,2-f][1,3] diazepine-9-carbonitrile was in the adequate range for presenting bioreduction properties.     

A simple and clean procedure for the synthesis of polyhydroacridine and quinoline derivatives: reaction of Schiff base with 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds in aqueous medium

A clean and simple synthesis of benzo[c]acridine, benzo[a]acridine, pyrido[2,3-c]acridine and benzo[f]quinoline derivatives was accomplished in good to excellent yields via the reaction of Schiff base with 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds in aqueous medium catalyzed by TEBA. The structures were characterized by ¹H NMR, IR and elemental analysis, and confirmed by X-ray diffraction study.     

The synthesis of novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring systems via photocyclization. 9. Phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline,benzo[f]phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline,and benzo[h]-phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline

The synthesis of three novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring systems are reported via photocyclization. The specific final products in these ring systems are: phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline ( 13 ), benzo[h]-phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline ( 14 ), and benzo[f]phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline ( 15 ).