Studies on the reaction of unsymmetrical trifluoromethyl 1,2-phenylenediamine with various ketones leading to novel fluorinated heterocycles

Unsymmetrical 1,2-phenylenediamine on reaction with various ketones resulted in a number of fluorinated heterocycles such as benzimidazoles, quinoxalines and spiro benzimidazoles in high yields. The role of substituents in diamine in its reaction with various ketones and on the nature of product formation has been studied in detail.     

Cycloaddition of anhydro bases of heterocyclic cations.

A new method of spiro-ring formation by the reaction of s-tetrazines with anhydro bases was described. The prototropic transitions were detected in the pyridazine fragments of the resulting spirocyclic compounds. The heterocycles of the anhydro bases are converted to cyclic ketones as a result of the breaking of the spiro junction in the acidic hydrolysis of the spirohetarenes. The regioselectivity of the cycloaddition was established.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 9, pp. 1244–1249, September, 1990.     

Advancements in Gold-Catalyzed Cascade Reactions to Access Carbocycles and Heterocycles: An Overview

This review summarizes recent developments (from 2006 to 2022) in numerous important and efficient carbo- and heterocycle generations using gold-catalyzed cascade protocols. Herein, methodologies involve selectivity, cost-effectiveness, and ease of product formation being controlled by the ligand as well as the counter anion, catalyst, substrate, and reaction conditions. Gold-catalyzed cascade reactions covered different strategies through the compilation of various approaches such as cyclization, hydroarylation, intermolecular and intramolecular cascade reactions, etc. This entitled reaction is also useful for the synthesis of spiro, fused, bridged carbo- and heterocycles.     

Naphthalene proton sponges as hydride donors: diverse appearances of the tert-amino-effect

It has been shown that the 1-NMe(2) group in the 2-substituted 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalenes (proton sponges) can intramolecularly donate a hydride ion to an appropriate electron-accepting ortho-substituent such as diarylcarbenium ion, β,β'-dicyanovinyl or methyleneiminium group. This produces the 1-N(+)(Me)=CH(2) functionality and triggers a number of further transformations (tert-amino effect) including peri-cyclization, ortho-cyclization or hydrolytic demethylation. In each particular case, the course of the reaction is determined by the nature of the ortho-substituent and the most potent nucleophile presenting in the reaction mixture. For 2,7-disubstituted 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalenes, two types of tandem tert-amino effect with the involvement of both peri-NMe(2) groups have been registered. The conclusion was made that proton sponges are generally more active in the tert-amino reactions than the corresponding monodimethylaminoarenes. This is ascribed both to higher electron donor ability of proton sponges and markedly shortened distance between electrophilic C(α)-atom in the ortho-substituent and hydrogen atoms of the nearest NMe(2) group. Most conversions observed proceed in good to high yields and are useful for the preparation of derivatives of benzo[h]quinoline, quino[7,8:7',8']quinoline, 2,3-dihydroperimidine, N,N,N'-trimethyl-1,8-diaminonaphthalene and proton sponge itself.     

Quinolines spiro annulated at heterocyclic fragment: Synthesis and properties

Chemical information of the quinolines spiro annulated at heterocyclic fragment with cycloalkanes or heterocycles is reviewed. Synthetic approaches to three possible spiro‐2(1H)‐, spiro‐3(4H)‐ and spiro4(1H)quinoline core derivatives are analysed. Their syntheses are divided into three groups: a) chemical transformations of the substituted quinoline ring, b) construction of spiro structure from the alicyclic precursors, mainly, amine derivatives or imines preformed from cyclic ketones; c) rearrangements of more complex heterocycles leading to the spiro quinolines. Special attention is paid to spiro quinolines that display pharmacological properties. Synthetic routes to the discorhabdin alkaloids are also briefly discussed on in this review.     

Synthesis of adamantane derivatives—XXX: Synthesis of some adamantane spiro heterocycles by utilizing ionic- and cycloadditions

Synthesis and some reactions of adamantane spiro heterocycles such as aziridine, oxaziridine, azetidine and 1,2-diazetidine derivatives have been described.The 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions of methyleneadmantane (2) and adamantylidenecyanoacrylate (14) have also been reported as a facile route to some 5-membered adamantane spiro heterocycles.     

Palladium‐Titanium Relay Catalysis Enables Switch from Alkoxide‐π‐Allyl to Dienolate Reactivity for Spiro‐Heterocycle Synthesis

Reported herein is the divergent syntheses of [5,5] and [6,5] spiro‐heterocycles under Lewis‐acid‐assisted palladium catalysis. In particular, an unprecedented switch from alkoxide‐π‐allyl to dienolate reactivity was achieved by the use of palladium‐titanium relay catalysis, and represents umpolung reactivity of vinylethylene carbonates. This method uses a simple procedure and commercially available catalysts, and delivers both classes of spiro‐heterocycles, bearing three contiguous stereocenters, in high yield and uniformly excellent diastereoselectivity.     

Synthesis of Spiro[benzo[h]chromene-4,3′-indoles] and Spiro[benzo[f]chromene-1,3′-indoles]

Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry - New spiro heterocycles, spiro[benzo[h]chromene-4,3′-indoles] and spiro[benzo[f]chromene-1,3′-indoles], have been synthesized in 50–60% yield...     

Chemoselectivities in the platinum-catalyzed hydrative carbocyclizations of oxo-alkyne-nitrile functionalities

Two new hydrative carbocyclizations of oxa-alkyne-nitrile functionalities are reported to produce distinct nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Protracted heating of oxoalkynyl nitrile substrates with PtCl(2)/CO/H(2)O in hot 1,4-dioxane gave 2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrido[1.2-b]-isoquinolin-4(6H)-ones. In this hydration reaction, dicarbonyl nitrile intermediates were isolated efficiently after a brief period, and they were subjected to an NHC-based crossed benzoin coupling to give spiro alcohols that further reacted with TfOH to give spiro[indene-2,2'-piperidine]-1,6'(3H)-diones.     

Novel Fluorinated Spiro [Indole-indazolyl-thiazolidine]-2,4′-diones: Design and Synthesis

The reaction of indol-2,3-diones ( 1a–i ) with 5-aminoindazole ( 2 ) has resulted in the formation of hitherto unknown 3-(indazol-5-yl)iminoindol-2-ones ( 3a–i ) in quantitative yields which, on 1,3-dipolar cyclocondensation with mercaptoacetic acid ( 4 ), has afforded a series of new spiro heterocycles, 3′-(indazol-5-yl) spiro[3H, indol-3, 2′ -thiazolidine]-2,4′-diones* ( 5a–i ).     

Hypervalent‐Iodine‐Mediated Cascade Annulation of Diarylalkynes Forming Spiro Heterocycles under Metal‐Free Conditions

An unusual reaction featuring the cascade annulation of internal alkynes to afford spiro heterocycles as the products has been realized for the first time with a hypervalent iodine reagent as the only oxidant. This unprecedented process encompasses not only two sequential C?N/C?O‐bond formations, but also the insertion of a carbonyl oxygen, all in one pot under metal‐free conditions.     

Gem‐disubstituted 4‐oxocyclohexanes: Source for spiro heterocycles

Novel spiro heterocycles, substituted spiro‐pyrimidine, pyrazole and isoxazole compounds are prepared by the cyclocondensation of 4‐oxocyclohexane gem‐dicarboxylates and cyano esters with nucleophiles.     

Synthesis and stereochemistry of new spiro[5.5]undecane derivatives with 1,3-dioxane, 1,3-dithiane, or 1,3-oxathiane rings

The synthesis and the structural investigations of spiro[5.5]undecane derivatives with S and O containing heterocycles, exhibiting similar [bis(1,3-oxathiane) spiranes] or different (1,3-dioxane-1,3-dithiane spiranes) heterocycles, in the spirane units are reported.     

An expedient domino three-component [3+2]-cycloaddition/annulation protocol: regio- and stereoselective assembly of novel polycyclic hybrid heterocycles with five contiguous stereocentres

A novel three-component strategy for the efficient synthesis of unprecedented polycyclic hybrid heterocycles comprising fused, bridged, and spiro rings with five contiguous stereocentres in a regio- and stereoselective manner is described. This transformation proceeds via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides generated in situ from the reaction of sarcosine/thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid and acenaphthoquinone to a series of 2-[arylmethylidene]-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-acridinones and concomitant annulation through an intramolecular aldol-type reaction.     

Highly Enantioselective Synthesis of Fused Tri‐ and Tetrasubstituted Aziridines: aza‐Darzens Reaction of Cyclic Imines with α‐Halogenated Ketones Catalyzed by Bifunctional Phosphonium Salt

The first enantioselective aza‐Darzens reaction of cyclic imines with α‐halogenated ketones was realized under mild reaction conditions by using amino‐acid‐derived bifunctional phosphonium salts as phase‐transfer promoters. A variety of structurally dense tri‐ and tetrasubstituted aziridine derivatives, containing benzofused heterocycles as well as spiro‐structures, were readily synthesized in high yields with excellent diastereo‐ and enantioselectivities (up to >20:1 d.r. and >99.9 % ee). The highly functionalized aziridine products could be easily transformed into different classes of biologically active compounds.     

氮叶立德高立体选择性地合成螺[环丙烷-1,4'-吡唑啉-5'-酮] 衍生物的研究

螺环丙基杂环化合物是一类具有重要药理、生理活性的化合物, 研究和发展这类化合物的新的立体选择性合成方法是当前有机合成领域的一个热点. 对1,4-二氮杂双环[2.2.2]辛环(DABCO)衍生的氮叶立德与3-甲基-1-苯基-4-芳亚甲基-5-吡唑啉酮合成螺环丙基吡唑啉酮的反应做了研究, 并与胂叶立德所参与的类似反应的结果做了比较, 发现仅得到单一反式结构产物, 但存在exo和endo两种构型, 其中前者为主要产物. 产物结构由IR, MS, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, 元素分析和X射线衍射鉴定. 还从反应机理角度对两种叶立德性质对反应的影响做了解释.     

Cover Picture: From Three- to Six-Membered Heterocycles Bearing a Quaternary Stereocenter: an Asymmetric Organocatalytic Approach (Chem. Rec. 5/2023)

The development of procedures useful to form quaternary stereocenters stands out as a highly challenging task in asymmetric synthesis. With the arrival of organocatalysis, different activation strategies became available to pursue this intriguing target, thus leading to notable advancements of the area. In this account, our achievements, spanning over a decade, on asymmetric methodologies to access novel three-, five-, six-membered heterocycles, including spiro compounds bearing quaternary stereocenters, will be highlighted. The Michael addition reaction has been often exploited to trigger cascade reactions, using organocatalysts mostly derived from Cinchona alkaloids, and operating under non-covalent activation of the reagents. Further manipulations of the enantioenriched heterocycles, attested them as useful compounds to prepare functionalized building blocks.     

2,6‐Diaryl‐4,4‐disubstituted‐4H‐thiopyran: Source for spiro heterocycles

The 1,5‐diaryl‐3,3‐disubstituted‐1,5‐pentanedione on reaction with ammonium acetate, phosphorus pentoxide and phosphorus pentasulfide gave respective 1,4‐dihydropyridine, 4H‐pyran and 4H‐thiopyran. Novel spiro heterocycles have been obtained by the cyclocondensation of 4H‐thiopyran with hydrazine, hydroxylamine, urea and thiourea.     

A NOVEL SYNTHESIS OF SPIRO 1,3-DITHIIN AND SPIRO 1,3-THIAZINE DERIVATIVES UNDER PHASE TRANSFER CATALYSIS (PTC) CONDITIONS

Ketene S,S-acetals 1a, b or ketene N,S-acetals 2a, b reacts in situ with a variety of ylidenemalononitriles to afford the desired spiro [1,3]dithiin heterocycles 3a, b–11a, b or spiro[1,3]thiazine heterocycles 12a, b–20a, b. Treatment of 2-(1-acetyl-2-oxopropylidene)spiro[1,3]thiazine derivatives 13b, 17d, and 18d with malononitrile afforded the corresponding dispiro heterocycles 21, 22, and 23.     

Design,synthesis and insecticidal activity of spiro heterocycle containing neonicotinoid analogs

Spiro heterocycles frequently occur in bioactive molecules. In the pursuit of neonicotinoids with spiro hererocycles, three types of novel neonicotinoids with spirobenzofuranone, spirooxindole or spiroacenaphythylenone framework were designed and synthesized. Insecticidal evaluation showed that some of spirobenzofuranone containing neonicotinoids exhibited moderate activity against cowpea aphid, armyworm or brown planthopper.