Condensation of 1-Substituted 1,2,3,9a-Tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-one Derivatives with Aromatic Aldehydes

Condensation of 1-alkyl-, 1-allyl-, and 1-benzyl-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones with benzaldehydes in acetic acid and subsequent treatment of the reaction mixture with potassium hydroxide afforded 1-substituted 9a-(2-phenylethenyl)-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-one derivatives. 1-Methyl- and 1-ethyl-9a-[2-(4-dimethylaminophenyl)ethenyl]-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones were synthesized by alkylation of 9a-[2-(4-dimethylaminophenyl)ethenyl]-1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-one with methyl- and ethyl iodides in DMF in the presence of a strong base.     

Formylation of Furyl-substituted Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine and Imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole

Vilsmeier formylation of 2-(2-furyl)-substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine, and also 6-(2-furyl)imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole with 1 mole of reagent occurs at the free position of the imidazole ring, while with an excess of the reagent it also occurs at the position 5 of the furyl group.     

Synthesis of 1- and 2-Carbamoylalkyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole and 9-Carbamoylalkyl-2,3,4,4a,9,9a-hexahydro-1H-carbazole Derivatives

Treatment of 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo- and 1,2,3,4,10,10a-hexahydropyrimido[1,2-a]indol-2-one derivatives with formic acid gave 1-carbamoylalkyl-2,3,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indoles. 9-Carbamoylmethyl- and 9-(2-carbamoylethyl)-4a-methyl-2,3,4,4a,9,9a-hexahydro-1H-carbazoles were prepared from 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-1H,4H-imidazo- and 1,2,6,7,8,8a-hexahydro-5H-pyrimido[2,1-k]carbazolones in a similar manner. Synthesis of 2-(2-carbamoylpropyl)-2,3,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole was carried out by reduction of 1,3-dihydrospiro[2H-indolo-2,2'-piperidine] derivative with Zn in acetic acid solution.     

2-Aminobenzimidazole in three-component cyclization reactions with formaldehyde and primary amines

Three-component condensation of 2-aminobenzimidazole and its N-substituted derivatives with formaldehyde and primary amines gave 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro[1,3,5]triazino[1,2-a]benzimidazoles. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 2, pp. 355–356, February, 2007.     

Synthesis of 5-Phenyl-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines

Syntheses are reported for a series of 2-alkylamino-6-phenyl-4-trifluoromethylpyridines. The reaction of 3-cyano-2-(hydroxyalkylamino)-6-phenyl-4-trifluoromethylpyridines with thionyl chloride gave the corresponding 2-(chloroalkylamino)pyridines, 8-cyano-5-phenyl-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3-dihydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines, and 9-cyano-6-phenyl-8-trifluoromethyl-2,3,4-trihydropyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidines. X-ray diffraction structural analysis was used to study 8-cyano-5-phenyl-7-trifluoromethyl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine.     

Unexpected Recyclization of 1H-δ-Carbolines to Pyrrolo[1,2-a]indoles

When 1H-2-methyl-1-p-nitrophenyl-3-ethoxycarbonylpyrido[3,2-b]indole (1) is heated in alcoholic solutions of ammonia, we observe a previously unknown recyclization leading to formation of 2-alkoxycarbonyl-3-methyl-9-p-nitrophenylimino-9H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indoles (3,6).     

Cyclization of Nitrospirobenzopyrans to Bridged Benzoxazepino[3,2-a]indoles

Summary. Condensation of 1-substituted 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones with 5-nitrosalicylaldehyde afforded 1′-[(N-monosubstituted carbamoyl)methyl]indoline nitrospirobenzopyrans. Treatment of the latter with strong base led to the formation of a mixture of cis/trans-5a,13-methano-1,3-benzoxazepino[3,2-a]indoles. Results of semiempirical calculations gave evidence that such a transformation of nitrospirobenzopyrans to bicyclic indole derivatives could proceed via a single transition state, where the negatively charged carbon atom attacks the vinylic double bond of the spiropyran system.     

Synthesis of hexahydroazonino[5,6-b]indoles from hexahydroazepino[4,3-b]-and-[3,4-b]indoles and activated alkynes

A reaction of substituted hexahydroazepino[4,3-b]-and-[3,4-b]indoles with activated alkynes was studied. A one-step method for the synthesis of isomeric hexahydroazonino[5,6-b]indoles different by positions of the double bond in the azonine ring was developed. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 11, pp. 2244–2250, November, 2007.     

Formation of the same pyrimido[1,2-a]indoles from 1-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)-1H-indole or [1,3]oxazolo[3,2-a]indole derivatives in its reactions with aromatic amines

Reactions of two isomers—2-chloro-1-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)-1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde or 2-(chloromethyl)-2,3-dihydro[1,3]oxazolo[3,2-a]indole-9-carbaldehyde with aromatic amines lead to the same products in both cases—hydrochlorides of pyrimido[1,2-a]indole derivatives containing two fragments of an amine per one part of the indole nucleus. Its structure was confirmed by X-ray analysis of the crystals base, obtained by alkali treatment of the reaction product (when aryl is 4-MeOC₆H₄).     

Synthesis and study of new 2-aryl-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,1a-dihydroazireno[1,2-a]quinoxaline derivatives

New derivatives of photochromic 2-aryl-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,1a-dihydroazireno[1,2-a]quinoxalines were synthesized by condensation of 4-methyl-and 4,5-dimethyl-1,2-phenylenediamine with 1,3-diaryl-2,3-dibromopropan-1-ones. The reactions of 4-methyl-1,2-phenylenediamine produce mixtures of regioisomers. The chemical properties of the reaction products were studied. The structure of one of the latter was established by X-ray diffraction. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 2, pp. 350–356, February, 2006.     

Spatial Configuration of Derivatives of 5,5a,6,7-Tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole and 6,7-Dihydro-5aH-pyrido[1,2-b]benzoxazole

The spatial configurations of 7,9-diphenyl-5a,6-tetramethylene-5,5a,6,7-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole and 7,9-diphenyl-5a,6-tetramethylene-2,5a,6,7-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazol-2-one have been established by X-ray crystallography. Analogous configurations are proposed for a series of other derivatives of 5,5a,6,7-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazoles and some derivatives of 6,7-dihydro-5aH-pyrido[1,2-b]benzoxazoles on the basis of ¹H NMR spectroscopic data and the results of quantum chemical calculations using the MNDO, AM1, and PM3 methods.     

One-Pot Three-Component Synthesis of 3-Aminoimidazo[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]pyridines and -pyrazines in the Presence of Silica Sulfuric Acid

Summary. The synthesis of 3-aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and 3-aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazines through a condensation reaction of 2-aminopyridine or 2-aminopyrazine, aldehyde, and alkyl or aryl isocyanide in high yields at room temperature in the presence of silica sulfuric acid is described.     

Efficient synthesis of novel dipyridoimidazoles and pyrido[1′,2′;1,2]imidazo[4,5-d]pyridazine derivatives

Novel dipyrido[1,2-a;3′,4′-d]imidazoles 7a-d, dipyrido[1,2-a;4′,3′-d]imidazoles 8a,c and pyrido[1′,2′;1,2]imidazo[4,5-d]pyridazine derivatives 9a-d were synthesized by two pathways: thermal electrocyclic reaction of 3-alkenylimidazopyridine-2-oximes 10 and direct condensation of ethyl glycinate (or hydrazine) with 2,3-dicarbonylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines 11.     

Condensed Imidazo-1,2,4-azines. 31. Synthesis and Chemical Transformations of Substituted 1,2,4-Triazepino[2,3-a]benzimidazoles

By reaction of 1,2-diaminobenzimidazole with 1,3-diketones, acetoacetic ester and its derivatives, we have synthesized substituted 1,2,4-triazepino[2,3-a]benzimidazole and 5H-1,2,4-triazepino[2,3-a]benzimidazol-4-one. By reaction of 5H-2-methyl-1,2,4-triazepino[2,3-a]benzimidazol-4-one with aromatic aldehydes or phenyldiazonium chloride, we have obtained 3-arylidene(phenylazo) derivatives of this compound, and by reaction with P₂S₅ we have obtained 5H-2-methyl-1,2,4-triazepino[2,3-a]benzimidazole-4-thione. We have shown that when reacted with ammonia, primary or secondary amines, the latter forms 4-amino-substituted 2-methyl-1,2,4-triazepino[2,3-a]benzimidazole.     

Synthesis of 9-arylamino- and (Z)-9-arylimino-9H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indoles by reactions of 2-(pyrrol-1-yl)benzaldehydes with aryl amines

Heating mixtures of 2-(pyrrol-1-yl)benzaldehydes and aryl amines under argon afforded 9-arylamino-9H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indoles, via cyclization of the resulting 2-(pyrrol-1-yl)benzaldimine intermediates. Heating in the presence of oxygen afforded (Z)-9-arylimino-9H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]indoles, which were successfully hydrolyzed with hydrochloric acid to give pyrrolo[1,2-a]indol-9-ones.     

Dipyrrolo[1,2-a:2',1'-c]pyrazines. 8. Electrophilic Substitution in Dipyrrolo[1,2-a:2',1'-c]pyrazines and 5,6-Dihydrodipyrrolo[1,2-a:2',1'-c]pyrazines. Acylation of Dipyrrolo[1,2-a:2',1'-c]pyrazines

Esters, nitriles, and amides of dipyrrolo[1,2-a:2',1'-c]pyrazines have been synthesized by the acylation of dipyrrolo[1,2-a:2',1'-c]pyrazines and 5,6-dihydrodipyrrolo[1,2-a:2',1'-c]pyrazines with trichloroacetic acid chloride, p-tosyl isocyanate, and isocyanatophosphoric acid dichloride (Kirsanov isocyanate).     

Synthesis of substituted pyrido[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]pyrimidines from 2-arylmethylidene-3-fluoroalkyl-3-oxopropionates

Cyclocondensation of 2-arylmethylidene-3-fluoroalkyl-oxopropionates with 2-amino-pyridine occurs at both the polyfluoroacylvinyl and alkoxycarbonylvinyl fragments to give alkyl 4-aryl-2-polyfluoroalkyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylates and 4-aryl-2-hydroxy-3-polyfluoroacyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines, respectively. When treated with copper(II) acetate, the pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines yield metal complexes. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 12, pp. 2745–2749, December, 2005.     

Formylation of 3,4-Dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazines

Formylation of 3,4-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazines containing alkyl or aryl substituents at position 1 has been studied under the conditions of the Vilsmeier reaction. The direction of the reaction depends on the structure of 3,4-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine starting materials. Formylation of 1-methyl-substituted 3,4-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazines occurs at the methyl group.     

Acylation of 3,4-Dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazines

The direction of trifluoroacetylation with trifluoroacetic anhydride of 3,4-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazines containing an alkyl or aralkyl substituent in position 1 depends on both the structure of the 3,4-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine starting materials and on the ratio of reagent:substrate. It may lead to both mono- and disubstituted products. Trifluoroacetylation of 1-methyl-3,4-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazines occurs at the methyl group. Acetylation of 3,4-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazines leads only to N-acetyl-substituted reaction products.     

Xylogranatinin,a new pyrido[1, 2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]pyrazine alkaloid from the fruit of a Chinese mangrove <Emphasis Type="Italic">Xylocarpus granatum</Emphasis>

9-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-6H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-one, a new pyrido[1,2-a]pyrazine alkaloid named xylogranatinin, was isolated from the fruit of a Chinese mangrove Xylocarpus granatum. Its structure was elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data, especially 2D NMR techniques including HSQC and HMBC. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that a pyrido[1,2-a]pyrazine alkaloid was found as a natural product. Published in Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 351–352, July–August, 2007.