Lanthanum Triflate–Catalyzed Rapid Oxidation of Secondary Alcohols Using Hydrogen Peroxide Urea Adduct (UHP) in Ionic Liquid

A convenient and efficient protocol for the oxidation of secondary hydroxyl group to ketone using hydrogen peroxide–urea adduct and catalytic (CF₃SO₃)₃La in ionic liquid has been developed. A number of 1,2-diols, α-hydroxyketones, and other aromatic and aliphatic secondary alcohols have been successfully oxidized to the corresponding ketones using this protocol in good yields and short reaction times.

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Efficient Synthesis of Pyrrolo[1,2-f]phenanthridine Derivatives via Dipolar Cycloaddition of Phenanthridine,Activated Acetylenes,and Ethyl Bromopyruvate

The three-component reactions of phenanthridine, activated acetylenes, and ethyl bromopyruvate through both of simultaneous and stepwise process are surveyed. The reactions afforded the corresponding pyrrolo[1,2-f]phenanthridine derivatives in good yields without using any catalyst and activation.

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Highly Efficient Synthesis of 1,3-Dioxanes via Prins Reaction in Brønsted-Acidic Imidazolium Ionic Liquid

The high-yielding synthesis of a wide variety of 1,3-dioxanes via the Prins reaction under mild conditions has been demonstrated using Brønsted-acidic imidazolium ionic liquid [bmim(SO₃H)][OTf] or bmimOTf. The use of ionic liquid makes this synthesis simple, convenient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. Furthermore, bmimOTf was conveniently separated from the products and can be easily recycled for the Prins reaction with excellent yields. This method works well with a variety of aliphatic aldehydes including formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde, and cyclohexanecarboxaldehyde.

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Synthesis of Bisindolylindeno[1,2-b]quinoxaline and Bisindolylindeno[3,4-b]pyrazine with Poly(N,N′-dibromo-N-ethylnaphthyl-2,7-disulfonamide)

Poly(N,N′-dibromo-N-ethylnaphthyl-2,7-disulfonamide) (PBNS) as novel reagent was synthesized. Bisindolylindeno[1,2-b]quinoxaline and bisindolylindeno[3,4-b]pyrazine derivatives were synthesized in a simple and efficient method from the three-component condensation reaction of indole, indane-1,2,3-trione, and diamine aromatic compounds by PBNS under solvent-free conditions at 80 °C in good to excellent yields, short reaction times, and a simple procedure for new derivatives.

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TiCl4 Dissolved in Ionic Liquid Mixtures from Аb Initio Molecular Dynamics Simulations

To gain a deeper understanding of the TiCl4 solvation effects in multi-component ionic liquids, we performed ab initio molecular dynamics simulations of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium [C4C1Im]+, tetrafluoroborate [BF4]−, chloride [Cl]− both with and without water and titanium tetrachloride TiCl4. Complex interactions between cations and anions are observed in all investigated systems. By further addition of water and TiCl4 this complex interaction network is extended. Observations of the radial distribution functions and number integrals show that water and TiCl4 not only compete with each other to interact mainly with [Cl]−, which strongly influences the cation-[BF4]− interaction, but also interact with each other, which leads to the fact that in certain systems the cation-anion interaction is enhanced. Further investigations of the Voronoi polyhedra analysis have demonstrated that water has a greater impact on the nanosegregated system than TiCl4 which is also due to the fact of the shear amount of water relative to all other components and its higher mobility compared to TiCl4. Overall, the polar network of the IL mixture collapses by including water and TiCl4. In the case of [Cl]− chloride enters the water continuum, while [BF4]− remains largely unaffected, which deeply affects the interaction of the ionic liquid (IL) network.     

Pd-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Acyl Chlorides with In Situ–Generated Alkynylzinc Derivatives for the Synthesis of Ynones

A mild and operationally simple procedure by Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling of acyl chlorides with in situ–generated alkynylzinc derivatives was developed, giving the corresponding ynones in good yields.

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Simple and Efficient Method for the Synthesis of 1-((Aryl)(2-oxoindolin-3-yl-)methyl)urea and 1-((Aryl)(2-oxoindolin-3-yl-)methyl)thiourea Derivatives

A number of new1-((aryl)(2-oxoindolin-3-yl)methyl)urea and 1-((aryl)(2-oxoindolin-3-yl)methyl)thiourea derivatives have been prepared by simply combining 2-indolinone, aromatic aldehyde, and urea or thiourea in the presence of p-TsOH in EtOH. This new methodology affords the title compounds in good yields and without the use of chromatography.

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Ferrocenoyl Benzotriazole,IV: Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Novel 1,1′-Bis-ferrocenamides

An easily applicable microwave-assisted novel 1,1′-bis-ferrocenoylbenzotriazole-mediated synthesis of novel derivatives for 1,1′-bis-ferrocenamides was applied. This is a cheap, easy, and green method because of microwave irradiation and recovery of benzotriazole.

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Novel,Recyclable, and Thermally Stable Task-Specific Ionic Liquid (TBA Acetate) Medium/Catalyst for the Synthesis of Indolylidinecyclic-1,3- and -1,4-diketones

A simple and efficient synthesis of indolylidinethiazolidnediones (3) and indolylidinecyclic-1,3-diketones (5) has been developed by reaction of indole-3-aldehyde (1) with thiazolidinedione (2) or cyclic-1,3-diketones (4) using tetra butyl ammonium acetate (TBAA) melt as novel, cost-effective, and recyclable ionic liquid under solvent-free green conditions at 100 °C for 15–20 min without additional use of catalyst.

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Ionic Copolymerizations

It is shown that for the reported instances of “random” copolymerization in cationic systems, N values related to relative reactivity may be derived for monomers. The N values approximate reasonably well the values of the function, exp (-e) - 1.23, where e is the polarity e of the Q-e scheme for free-radical copolymerizations.

In a recent paper [1] it was shown that for the reported instances [2-4] of “random” copolymerization (r₁,r₂ = 1) in cationic systems, N values, related to relative reactivity, might be derived for monomers, employing styrene as a base monomer (N = 1). Thus d[M₁]/d[M₂] =N₁[M₁]/N₂[M₂] (1)

where d[M₁]/d[M₂] is the instantaneous copolymer composition, [M₁]/[M₂] is the ratio of unreacted monomers, and N₁ and N₂ are parameters related to general monomer reactivity of monomers 1 and 2, respectively, in cationic copolymerization.     

Vilsmeier Reagent: An Efficient Reagent for the Transformation of 2-Aminobenzamides into Quinazolin-4(3H)-one Derivatives

Clean and easy preparation of quinazolin-4(3H)-one derivatives using 2-aminobenzamides and Vilsmeier reagent is described. 2-Aminobenzamides were converted into the corresponding quinazolinones under mild and efficient conditions, in good yields without undesirable by-products.

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C-S Bond-Forming Reactions of Barbiturylbromide with Isothiocarbamides in Aqueous Media

The C-S cross coupling of pharmaceutically active barbituric acid derivatives has been achieved by the interaction of selective monobromobarbituric acid with thioureas in an aqueous medium. This method is applicable for simple thiourea as well as monosubstituted thioureas, and corresponding products are obtained in good yield.

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1-烷基-4-氨基-1,2,4-三唑类含能离子液体的溶解性能

基于NO3-、ClO4-、N(CN)2-、[2,4,5-TNI]^-和[3,5-DNTZ]^-阴离子,以及1-烷基-4-氨基-1,2,4-三唑阳离子合成了系列环境友好型含能离子液体,通过¹H NMR对其进行了结构表征;采用ab initio结合MP2/6-311G++(2d,p)方法计算了1-烷基-4-氨基-1,2,4-三唑类含能离子液体和溶剂之间的分子间作用能以及含能离子液体的偶极距;系统研究了分子结构、极性以及分子间作用能对该系列含能离子液体的溶解性能的影响。 结果表明:当阳离子不同时,[BATZ]NO₃与水的ΔE绝对值最大为40.7 kJ/mol,当阴离子不同时,[BATZ][3,5-DNTZ]与水的ΔE绝对值最大为45.1 kJ/mol;上述含能离子液体的极性大小顺序为[BATZ][3,5-DNTZ]>[BATZ][2,4,5-TNI]>[BATZ]N(CN)₂>[BATZ]ClO₄>[RATZ]NO₃;最后,1-烷基-4-氨基-1,2,4-三唑类含能离子液体的溶解度随着溶剂介电常数ε的减小、取代烷基链长的增加、阴离子体积的增大以及分子间作用能的减小而降低,即含能离子液体在溶剂中的溶解度大小顺序为[BATZ][3,5-DNTZ]>[BATZ][2,4,5-TNI]>[BATZ]NO₃>[BATZ]ClO₄>[BATZ]N(CN)₂>[PATZ]NO₃>[HATZ]NO₃>[DATZ]NO₃,其中,[BATZ][2,4,5-TNI]在水中溶解度最大为10.0327 g/10 g。     

Saccharin as an Organocatalyst for Quinoxalines and Pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazines Syntheses

A room-temperature procedure using saccharin as catalyst has been described for the cyclocondensation of different 1,2-arylenediamines with various 1,2-dicarbonyl compounds, yielding either quinoxalines or pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazines. The reactions proceed in very short reaction times in methanol, and the target heterocycles are isolated in quantitative yields after addition of water, filtration, and drying. Substituted pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazines can also be reached regioselectively by reacting α-ketoaldehydes with 2,3-diaminopyridine.

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One-Pot Synthesis of Novel 2-(Thiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydropyridazin-3(2H)-one Derivatives Catalyzed by Activated KSF

A series of 2-(thiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydropyridazin-3(2H)-one derivatives were synthesized by one-pot multicomponent cyclocondensation of ketoacid, thiosemicarbazide, and phenacyl bromide using catalytical amount of KSF in EtOH under reflux. The straightforward synthesis, presence of two important class of heterocyclic rings in the individual molecule, easy workup of the products, rapid reaction, mild conditions, and good to excellent yields are notable features of this protocol.

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Synthesis of 3-(2-(4,5-Dihydro-3,5-diphenylpyrazol-1-yl)thiazol-4-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one Derivatives via Multicomponent Approach

An efficient synthesis of 3-(2-(4,5-dihydro-3,5-diphenylpyrazol-1-yl)thiazol-4-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one derivatives by a simple, atom-economical, and multicomponent reaction of chalcones, thiosemicarbazide, and 3-(2-bromoacetyl) coumarins in the presence of aqueous sodium hydroxide in refluxing ethanol is reported. The structures of newly prepared compounds have been confirmed by their analytical and spectral (IR, ¹HNMR, ¹³CNMR and mass) data.

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Synthesis and Structure of a Novel Alkynyl-Containing Disulfide Compound as Cathode Materials for Secondary Lithium Batteries

A novel alkynyl-containing disulfide compound, 5,8-dihydro-1H,4H-2,3,6,7-tetrathia-anthracen (TMSEDTTA), was synthesized. The structures of the target compound and the intermediates have been identified by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, mass spectrometry, Fourier-transform infrared, Raman spectra, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. In addition, the structure of (Z)-(1,2-dibromo-2-(2,3,5,6-tetrakis(bromomethyl)phenyl)vinyl)trimethylsilane (5) was determined by single x-ray analysis.

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Evaluation of Baylis–Hillman Routes to 3-(Aminomethyl)coumarin Derivatives

The relative merits of two different Baylis–Hillman approaches toward the preparation of coumarin derivatives, containing peptide-like side chains, have been explored. In one approach, use of methyl acrylate as the activated alkene requires a protecting group strategy, an approach that is not necessary when using tert-butyl acrylate.

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Optimization of Microwave-Assisted Michael Addition Reaction Catalyzed by L-Proline in Ionic Liquid Medium Using Response Surface Methodology

Michael addition reactions of aldehyde to β-nitrostyrene catalyzed by L-proline were investigated by using controlled, monomode microwave-assisted technique in a closed vessel system. Ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([bmim]NTf₂) was used as the reaction medium to replace the commonly used volatile organic solvents and as a good absorbing solvent during Michael reaction under the influence of microwave irradiation. The Michael product is clean and generates good yields in short reaction times with moderate results on enantioselectivity (ee). In this work, optimization of proline-catalyzed Michael reaction was carried out using response surface methodology (RSM) based on a three-factor-three-level central composite design (CCD). Various reaction parameters including catalyst loading (5–30 mol%), reaction time (5–40 min), and substrate (2–5 equivalent ratio) were investigated. A high Michael yield (96.5%) with 36.9 ee% was obtained at the optimum conditions of 10.0 mol% catalyst loading, 5.0 min reaction time, and 2.0 substrate equivalent ratio.

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5-Ethoxymethylidene-4-thioxo-2-thiazolidinone as Versatile Building Block for Novel Biorelevant Small Molecules with Thiopyrano[2,3-d][1,3]thiazole Core

5-Ethoxymethylidene-4-thioxo-2-thiazolidinone was studied as versatile core building block in the synthesis of new thiopyrano[2,3-d]thiazole derivatives relevant for medicinal chemistry purposes under hetero-Diels–Alder reaction conditions. Promising compounds (6, 10) were identified among synthesized series with high antitumor and moderate antiviral activity.

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