ZrOCl2·8H2O in water: An efficient catalyst for rapid one-pot synthesis of pyridopyrazines,pyrazines and 2,3-disubstituted quinoxalines

Zirconium(IV) oxide chloride was found to be a rapid and efficient catalyst for the synthesis of pyrazines and 2,3-disubstituted quinoxalines in water. A variety of pyridopyrazine and 2,3-disubstituted quinoxaline derivatives are readily prepared in high yields under green conditions by cyclocondensation of the desired 1,2-diamine and 1,2-diketone using a catalytic amount of zirconium(IV) oxide chloride in water. Less active diamines, such as 2,3- and 3,4-diaminopyridines took part in this protocol to provide the desired products in good to excellent yields.     

Synthesis of isoxazolo[2,3-a]quinoxalines and pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxalines by 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction

The isoxazolo[2,3-a]quinoxalines 11a,b and pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxalines 12a,b were selectively synthesized from the 2-substituted 6-chloroquinoxaline 4-oxides 10a,b . The pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxalines 12a,b were clarified to be produced by the ring transformation of the isoxazolo[2,3-a]quinoxalines 11a,b . The pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxalines 14a,b were obtained from both 2,6-dichloroquinoxaline 4-oxide 9 and compounds 12a,b .     

One-pot synthesis of 1,2-disubstituted pyrrolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines via palladium-catalyzed heteroannulation in water

The reaction of N-alkyl-3-chloroquinoxaline-2-amines with 1-alkynes, catalyzed by Pd-Cu, in the presence of sodium lauryl sulfate as the surfactant in water, leads to the one-pot formation of 1,2-disubstituted pyrrolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines in good-to-high yields.     

Asymmetric hydrogenation of 2- and 2,3-substituted quinoxalines with chiral cationic ruthenium diamine catalysts

The enantioselective hydrogenation of 2-alkyl- and 2-aryl-subsituted quinoxalines and 2,3-disubstituted quinoxalines was developed by using the cationic Ru(η(6)-cymene)(monosulfonylated diamine)(BArF) system in high yields with up to 99% ee. The counteranion was found to be critically important for the high enantioselectivity and/or diastereoselectivity.     

Synthesis of condensed quinoxalines. Part II

A novel efficient synthesis of fluorescent, fused quinoxalines was achieved. 7-Triazolyl-1,4-dioxino[2,3-b]-quinoxalines were synthesized by the diazotisation of 7-amino-1,4-dioxino[2,3-b]quinoxaline and coupling with selected aromatic amines followed by air oxidation. Diazotised aryl amines were coupled with 7-amino-1,4-dioxino[2,3-b]quinoxalines followed by subsequent air oxidation afforded 1,4-dioxino[2,3-b]quinoxalino-[6,5-d]1,2,3-triazoles. 7-Amino-1,4-dioxino[2,3-b]quinoxaline was condensed with conjugated enol ethers followed by cyclization in dowtherm resulted in 1,4-dioxino[2,3-b]quinoxalino[6,5-b]pyridines.     

A rapid and efficient method for the reduction of quinoxalines

Mono and di‐substituted alkyl and aryl quinoxalines are rapidly reduced in high yield to their respective 1,2,3,4‐tetrahydro‐derivatives by borane in THF solution. In the case of the 2,3‐di‐substituted compounds, reduction is stereoselective yielding exclusively the cis‐isomers. Sodium borohydride in acetic acid also reduces alkyl and aryl quinoxalines, but proceeds with lower yields and often produces side products. Sodium borohydride in ethanol reduces quinoxaline and 2‐methylquinoxaline in high yield; however, the reaction is very slow, whereas 2,3‐dialkyl and 2‐aryl quinoxalines are not efficiently reduced by sodium borohydride in ethanol.     

A novel synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]quinoxalines

Several new derivatives of imidazo[1,2-a]quinoxalines have been synthesized in good to excellent yields starting from arylaminoisoxazol-5(2H)-ones and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline through a rearrangement under mild base-catalyzed conditions.     

Synthesis of condensed quinoxalines

A novel efficient synthesis of fluorescent, fused quinoxalines was achieved. 6-Triazolylthiazolo[4,5-b]quinoxalines were synthesized by the diazotisation of 6-amino-2-methylthiazolo[4,5-b]quinoxaline and coupling with selected aromatic amines followed by air oxidation. Diazotised aryl amines were coupled with 6-amino-2-methylthiazolo[4,5-d]quinoxaline followed by subsequent air oxidation afforded 1,2,3-triazolo[5,4-f]quinoxalino[2,3-d]thiazoles. 6-Amino-2-methylthiazolo[4,5-b]quinoxaline was condensed with conjugated enol ethers followed by cyclization in dowtherm resulted in thiazolo[4,5-b]quinoxalino[6,5-b]pyridine.     

A facile synthesis of novel 1,2-diazepino[3,4-b]quinoxalines by a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction

The 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of the quinoxaline 4-oxides 4a,b with 2-chloroacrylonitrile gave the 2,3-dihydro-1H-1,2-diazepino[3,4-b]quinoxalines 5a,b , respectively, which were converted into the 2,3,4,6-tetrahydro-1H-1,2-diazepino[3,4-b]quinoxalines 7a,b and 8a,b , respectively.     

Synthesis and spectroscopic studies of some new substituted 6H-indolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines

Six substituted 6H-indolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines were synthesized by the interaction o-phenyl-enediamine with substituted isatins. The uv, ir and nmr spectral data for the compounds synthesized are presented and discussed.     

Reduction of indolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines

Reduction of indolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines with zinc in the presence of an anhydride gave N,N-diacyl trapped 6,11-dihydroindolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines in 43-92% yields. When the reduction with zinc was performed in TFA/TFAA, an unexpected ring opened product was isolated in 49% yield. The structure of this product could be identified as 1,2-dihydro-1-trifluoroacetyl-3-[(2-trifluoroacetylamino)phenyl]quinoxaline.     

Synthesis of quinoxalines fused with triterpenes,ursolic acid and betulin derivatives

Oxidation of triterpenoids methyl ursonate, acetylbetulone, and allobetulone with atmospheric oxygen in the presence of Bu^tOK in Bu^tOH afforded the corresponding 2,3-diketo derivatives in 90-97% yields. These derivatives exist predominantly as tautomers containing the enolized keto group at the C(2) atom. Their reactions with o-phenylenediamine gave rise to the corresponding quinoxalines in 85-95% yields.     

Exploration of the Photodegradation of Naphtho[2,3‐g] quinoxalines and Pyrazino[2,3‐b]phenazines

Nitrogen‐containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are very attractive compounds for organic electronics applications. Their low‐lying LUMO energies points towards a potential use as n‐type semiconductors. Furthermore, they are expected to be more stable under ambient conditions, which is very important for the formation of semiconducting films, where materials with high purity are needed. In this study, the syntheses of naphtho[2,3‐g]quinoxalines and pyrazino[2,3‐b]phenazines is presented by using reaction conditions, that provide the desired products in high yields, high purity and without time‐consuming purification steps. The HOMO and LUMO energies of the compounds are investigated by cyclic voltammetry and UV/Vis spectroscopy and their dependency on the nitrogen content and the terminal substituents are examined. The photostability and the degradation pathways of the naphtho[2,3‐g]quinoxalines and pyrazino[2,3‐b]phenazines are explored by NMR spectroscopy of irradiated samples affirming the large influence of the nitrogen atoms in the acene core on the degradation process during the irradiation. Finally, by identifying the degradations products of 2,3‐dimethylnaphtho[2,3‐g]quinoxaline it is possible to track down the most reactive position in the compound and, by blocking this position with nitrogen, to strongly increase the photostability.     

AlCl3 induced C-N bond formation followed by Pd/C-Cu mediated coupling-cyclization strategy: synthesis of pyrrolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines as anticancer agents

AlCl₃ facilitated C-N bond forming reaction between 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline and anilines affording a convenient method for the preparation of N-aryl substituted 3-chloroquinoxalin-2-amines. A related N-benzyl derivative, however, was prepared via a conventional method. These N-alkyl/aryl substituted 3-chloroquinoxalin-2-amines on coupling with terminal alkynes in toluene under Pd/C-Cu catalysis afforded a range of 1,2-disubstituted pyrrolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines within 3-5 h in good to excellent yields. Some of the compounds synthesized showed promising anti-proliferative properties when tested in vitro against two cancer cell lines. Docking studies indicated that these molecules interact well with human Akt in silico.     

3-Amino-2-quinoxalinecarbonitrile. New fused quinoxalines with potential cytotoxic activity

Starting with 3-amino-2-quinoxalinecarbonitrile 1,4-dioxide 1 , a new series of quinoxaline derivatives was prepared through chemical modifications of the 2-cyano and 3-amino groups. Nitration of 3-amino-2-quin-oxalinecarbonitrile 3 afforded the 7-nitro derivative 6 . Diazotation of 3 gave the 3-chloro compound 9 . 2,3-Quinoxalinedicarbonitrile 14 was obtained from 9 . Pyridazino[4,5-b]quinoxalines 15 and 16 were prepared by condensing 14 with hydrazine hydrate. A triazolo[4,5-b]quinoxaline 18 , a isothiazolo[4,5-b]quinoxaline 20 and two pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinoxalines 21 and 22 were identified. Compounds were tested as cytotoxic agents both in oxic and in hypoxic cells.     

2,3-Disubstituted pyrrolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines via aminopalladation-reductive elimination

2,3-Disubstituted pyrrolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines have been prepared in good to high yield through the reaction of 2-alkynyl-3-trifluoroacetamidoquinoxalines with aryl and vinyl halides or triflates in the presence of Pd(PPh₃)₄ and K₂CO₃ in MeCN at 100 °C.     

Synthesis of Some New 3-Alkylthio Derivatives of 1-Phenyl-1H-[1, 3, 4]thiadiazino[5, 6-b]quinoxalines

The synthesis of some new 3-(alkylthio)-1-phenyl-1H-[1, 3, 4]thiadiazino[5, 6-b]quinoxalines 4 have been achieved by cyclocondensation reaction of the alkyl-2-phenylhydrazinecarbodithioates 1 with 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline 2 in basic N,N-dimethylformamide.     

Synthesis of pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxalines by 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction. An additional reaction mechanism via an aziridine intermediate

The reaction of the 2-substituted 6-chloroquinoxaline 4-oxides 1a or 1b with 2-fold molar amount of methyl propiolate resulted in the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction to give 8-chloro-1,3-bismethoxycarbonyl-4-(piperidin-1-yl)pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxaline 4a or 8-chloro-1,3-bismethoxycarbonyl-4-(morpholin-4-yl)pyrrolo-[1,2-a]quinoxaline 4b , respectively. Compound 4a or 4b was transformed into 8-chloro-3-methoxycarbonyl-4-(piperidin-1-yl)pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxaline 5a or 8-chloro-3-methoxycarbonyl-4-(morpholin-4-yl)pyrrolo[1,2-a]-quinoxaline 5b , respectively. The structure of 4a,b was confirmed by the NOE measurement among the C₁ -H , C ₂-H and C ₉-H proton signals of 5a,b . An additional reaction mechanism was proposed for the ring transformation of isoxazolo[2,3-a]quinoxalines into pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxalines.     

The convergent syntheses of pyrazinyl and quinoxalinyl phenylmethanones from 2-lithio pyrazines and quinoxalines

Pyrazines and quinoxalines bearing 2-substituents that direct ortho metalation reacted with lithium 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidide to produce 2-substituted-3-lithiopyrazines and quinoxalines. These lithio reagents reacted with N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide to give good to moderate yields of 3-substituted pyrazinyl or quinoxalinylphenylmethanones. The 3-methylthio substituents of some ketone products were oxidized to methylsulfonyl groups that were susceptible to nucleophilic displacement.     

Synthesis of pyrido[1′,2′:1,2]imidazo[4,5-b]quinoxalines

Synthesis of pyrido[1′,2′:1,2]imidazo[4,5-b]quinoxalines by the facile cyclizations of 2,3-dichloroquinoxalines with 2-aminopyridines and of 2-amino-3-chloroquinoxalines with various substituted pyridines is described.