Copper‐catalyzed highly efficient aerobic oxidative synthesis of benzimidazoles,benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles from aromatic alcohols under solvent‐free conditions in open air at room temperature

Solvent‐free oxidative synthesis of benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles from aromatic alcohols and o‐phenylenediamine, o‐aminophenol and o‐aminothiophenol has been achieved by using CuCl, 2,2′‐bipyridine and TEMPO (2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidine‐1‐oxyl). The reaction proceeds via a dehydrogenation in open air at room temperature, and a wide variety of derivatives were obtained in good to excellent yields. The reaction mechanism was proposed and this method provides a mild and efficient access to substituted benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Expeditious and Efficient Synthesis of Benzoxazoles,Benzothiazoles, Benzimidazoles Catalyzed by Ga(OTf)3 under Solvent‐Free Conditions

A new and efficient method for the synthesis of benzoxazoles, benzothiazoles, benzimidazoles from reactions of o‐substituted aminoaromatics with orthoesters in the presence of catalytic amounts of Ga(OTf)₃ under solvent‐free conditions is presented. The remarkable features of this new protocol are high conversion, very short reaction times, cleaner reaction profiles under solvent‐free conditions, straight forward procedure, and use of relatively non‐toxic catalysts.     

Mild and Efficient Synthesis of Benzoxazoles, Benzothiazoles, Benzimidazoles, and Oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridines Catalyzed by Bi(III) Salts Under Solvent-Free Conditions

Summary. A series of benzoxazoles, benzothiazoles, benzimidazoles, and oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridines was efficiently synthesized from the reactions of o-aminophenols, o-aminothiophenol, o-phenylenediamines, and 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine with orthoesters in the presence of catalytic amounts of Bi(III) salts, such as Bi(TFA)₃, Bi(OTf)₃, and BiOClO₄ · xH₂O under solvent-free conditions. The remarkable features of this new protocol are high conversion, very short reaction times, cleaner reaction profiles under solvent-free conditions, straightforward procedure, and use of relatively non-toxic catalysts.     

CuO nano-particles supported on silica,a new catalyst for facile synthesis of benzimidazoles,benzothiazoles and benzoxazoles

A facile synthetic route for benzimidazoles, benzothiazoles and benzoxazoles comprising the reaction of corresponding o-phenylenediamine, o-aminothiophenol and o-aminophenol with various aldehydes using silica supported nano-copper (II) oxide as a catalyst has been described. The catalyst exhibited a clean reaction profile with excellent yields in a short reaction time. The catalyst can be recycled effectively after use.     

Magnetic Co‐doped NiFe2O4 Nanocomposite: A Heterogeneous and Recyclable Catalyst for the One‐Pot Synthesis of Benzimidazoles,Benzoxazoles and Benzothiazoles under Solvent‐Free Conditions

A simple and efficient procedure for the synthesis of benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, and benzothiazoles via the condensation of o‐phenylenediamine, o‐aminophenol, and o‐aminothiophenol with various benzaldehydes by using magnetic Co‐doped NiFe₂O₄ nanoparticles has been developed. This nanocatalyst has advantages such as excellent product yields, solvent‐free conditions, and very short reaction times. After any experiment, the magnetic nanocatalyst could be easily separated with the aid of an external magnet and reused at least four times without any loss of its catalytic performance.     

Indion 190 resin: efficient,environmentally friendly,and reusable catalyst for synthesis of benzimidazoles,benzoxazoles, and benzothiazoles

Abstract

An efficient and mild protocol has been developed for the preparation of benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, and benzothiazoles from reactions of aldehydes with o-substituted aminoaromatics in the presence of catalytic amount of Indion 190 resin. Short reaction time, ambient conditions, simple work-up procedure, high yield, easy availability, reusability, and use of an eco-friendly catalyst are some of the striking features of the present protocol.     

Efficient propylphosphonic anhydride (®T3P) mediated synthesis of benzothiazoles,benzoxazoles and benzimidazoles

Propylphosphonic anhydride (®T3P) promotes cyclization of o-aminobenzenethiol, o-aminophenol, and o-phenylenediamine with carboxylic acids under microwave irradiation. The one-pot procedure is efficient and allows short reaction times, easy workup, and good yields. Thus, we describe here a method for quick preparation of benzothiazoles, benzoxazoles and benzimidazoles.     

An efficient and reusable heterogeneous catalyst Animal Bone Meal for facile synthesis of benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, and benzothiazoles

A library of benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, and benzothiazoles was efficiently synthesized by condensation of o-phenylenediamine, o-aminophenol, and o-aminothiophenol respectively with aromatic aldehydes in the presence of catalytic amounts of Animal Bone Meal (ABM) and Lewis acids doped ABMs. Reactions were conducted under reflux conditions in air. The remarkable features of this new protocol are high conversion, short reaction times, and cleaner reaction profiles, straightforward procedure, and reduction in catalyst toxicity.     

Electrochemical Synthesis of Benzazoles from Alcohols and o‐Substituted Anilines with a Catalytic Amount of CoII Salt

An electrochemical synthesis of benzazoles directly from alcohols and o‐substituted anilines has been developed. The reaction conditions have been optimized by varying the composition of the electrolyte and the metal salt used as catalyst. The cyclization proceeds smoothly with a catalytic amount of a cobalt salt under air at room temperature to afford 2‐substituted benzimidazoles, benzothiazoles, and benzoxazoles in good to excellent yields with a wide substrate scope.     

Iridium-catalyzed intramolecular CN and CO/S cross-coupling reactions: Preparation of benzoazole derivatives

The irdium-catalyzed intramolecular arylcarbon-hetero cross-coupling reactions with o-haloarylamides or o-haloarylamidine have been effectively achieved using KOAc and just 1 mol% catalyst. The [Ir(cod)Cl]₂ was proved to be more potential for smoothly assembling functional structures benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles, which was superior to Cu- and Pd-catalyzed systems. Simultaneously, a concise and efficient synthesis of tafamidis was developed in 5-g scale.     

Nano ceria catalyzed synthesis of substituted benzimidazole,benzothiazole, and benzoxazole in aqueous media

A series of substituted benzimidazoles, benzothiazoles, and benzoxazoles was synthesized by combining 1,2-phenylenediamine, 2-aminothiophenol, or 2-aminophenol with aryl, heteroaryl, aliphatic, α,β-unsaturated aldehydes in the presence of nano ceria (CeO₂) as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst.     

Syntheses of Some New N‐Linked Pyrimidine‐2‐amines with Pyrazinopyrimidines,Thienopyrimidines, and Benzazoles via Reactions of Various Nucleophiles with Cyanamides

New heterocycles containing 2‐aminopyrimidine moiety linked with pyrazino[1,2‐c ]pyrimidines, thieno[2,3‐d ]pyrimidines, benzimidazoles, benzothiazoles, and benzoxazoles have been prepared by an efficient method starting from N ‐(pyrimidin‐2‐yl)cyanamides.     

Liquid-phase synthesis of 2-substituted benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles

A novel acid fluoride for use in the liquid-phase synthesis of substituted benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles was developed. Its synthetic utility is exemplified by a structurally diverse set of aromatic heterocycles. Final cleavage is achieved by treatment with sodium methoxide in methanol for 12 h. The corresponding benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles were obtained in good isolated yields (22-62%, four steps).     

Dérivés de sucres benzimidazoliques et benzothiazoliques

Benzimidazole and benzothiazole sugar derivatives Simple aldehydosugars such as 1 or 2 , by reaction with o-phenylenediamine, gave the corresponding benzimidazoles 3 and 4 . Whereas the unperturbed α, β-unsaturated aldehydosugar D gave the benzodiazepine E upon treatment with o-phenylenediamine, the formyl-bearing alkenyl acetals 5 and 8 led, in the same conditions, to the benzimidazoles 6 and 9 respectively or, on reaction with o-aminothiophenol, to the benzothiazoles 7 and 10 respectively. This difference in reactivity is explained by the electrondonor ability of the oxygen atom of the alkenyl acetal function as shown by the ¹³C-RMN. spectra.     

1,3-Dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin as an efficient homogeneous catalyst for synthesis of benzoxazoles, benzimidazoles, and oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridines

Abstract  

A simple and highly efficient method for synthesis of benzoxazoles, benzimidazoles, and oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridines is described. Condensation of orthoesters with o-substituted anilines or 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine was performed in the presence of catalytic amounts of commercially available, inexpensive, and moisture-stable 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin under solvent-free conditions. The corresponding heterocycles were obtained in good to excellent yields. The main advantages of the present procedure are mild reaction conditions, short reaction times, high yields of products, easy work-up, and absence of solvent.     

Iridium‐Catalyzed Intramolecular Asymmetric Allylic Dearomatization Reaction of Benzoxazoles,Benzothiazoles, and Benzimidazoles

An iridium‐catalyzed intramolecular asymmetric allylic dearomatization reaction of benzoxazoles, benzothiazoles, and benzimidazoles was developed. The reaction was found to be compatible with a wide range of five‐membered‐ring electron‐deficient heteroaromatic compounds and furnished the corresponding dearomatized heterocycles in high yield with excellent enantioselectivity.     

[C12mim]Br: A Temperature‐dependent Phase Transfer Catalyst and Its Application for Aerobic Oxidative Synthesis of 2‐Aryl Benzimidazoles,Benzoxazoles or Benzothiozoles Catalyzed by TEMPO Based Ionic Liquid

The application of [C₁₂mim]Br ionic liquid/o‐xylene temperature‐dependent biphasic system into the [Imim‐TEMPO][Cl]/O₂‐promoted condensation between o‐phenylenediamines, o‐aminophenol or o‐aminothiophenol with aldehydes for preparing benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles or benzothiozoles is described. Several aldehydes and o‐phenylenediamines, o‐aminophenol or o‐aminothiophenol were reacted efficiently to form corresponding products in excellent yields. Both the [Imim‐TEMPO][Cl] and [C₁₂mim]Br could be reused at least eight times without significantly decreasing the catalytic activity.     

Iridium‐Catalyzed Intramolecular Asymmetric Allylic Dearomatization Reaction of Benzoxazoles,Benzothiazoles, and Benzimidazoles

An iridium‐catalyzed intramolecular asymmetric allylic dearomatization reaction of benzoxazoles, benzothiazoles, and benzimidazoles was developed. The reaction was found to be compatible with a wide range of five‐membered‐ring electron‐deficient heteroaromatic compounds and furnished the corresponding dearomatized heterocycles in high yield with excellent enantioselectivity.     

Diversity oriented synthesis of benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles

A combinatorial synthetic route yielding benzoxazoles and benzothiazoles is described. The use of o-halophenylisocyanides in the Ugi reaction (U-4CR) followed by a copper-catalyzed cyclization affords the benzoxazole as well as the benzothiazole moiety in good yield and high diversity.     

Synthesis of novel bis- and poly(benzimidazoles) as well as bis- and poly(benzothiazoles) as anticancer agents

A synthesis of bis- and poly(benzimidazoles) as well as bis- and poly(benzothiazoles) was attempted using different protocols. The best results were obtained by employing the reaction of the appropriate bis- or poly(aldehydes) with o-phenylenediamine or 2-aminothiophenol, respectively, in ethanol at reflux in the presence of NaHSO₃. The anticancer activities of the synthesized compounds were evaluated against human breast adenocarcinoma cell line (MCF-7), liver cancer cell line (HepG-2), and epithelial colorectal adenocarcinoma cells (CaCO-2). Hexakis(benzothiazole) was found to exhibit the highest activity against HepG-2 and MCF-7 cell lines with IC₅₀ values of 21.16 and 13.25 μM, respectively.