Use of Magnesium (Turnings) as a Powerful Catalyst for the O-Acylative Cleavage of Tetrahydrofuran

In a short reaction time, acyl chlorides and dry tetrahydrofuran react in the presence of a catalytic amount of magnesium turnings (Mg) at 25 °C to give 4-chlorobutyl esters in excellent yields.

One-Pot Synthesis of 2-Amino-5,10-dihydro-5,10-dioxo-4-phenyl-4H-benzo[g]chromene Derivatives Catalyzed by ZnCl2

An efficient one-pot synthesis of 2-amino-5,10-dihydro-5,10-dioxo-4-phenyl-4H-benzo[g]chromene derivatives has been achieved by the reaction of 2-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione, cyanothioacetamide, and aromaticaldehyde in EtOH at room temperature catalyzed by ZnCl₂. The structures of the products were characterized by infrared, ¹H NMR, mass, and elemental analysis.

SH-Methylation of SH-Containing Heterocycles with Dimethyl Carbonate via Phase-Transfer Catalytic Reaction

A reaction of SH-containing heterocycles with dimethyl carbonate (DMC) in the presence of K₂CO₃ and tetrabutylammonium bromide (Bu₄NBr) gave heteroaryl methyl thioethers in 44–93% yields. The reaction was carried out under mild conditions. This method provided a useful synthetic method for preparation of various heteroaryl methyl thioethers without the use of toxic methylic halides or dimethyl sulfate.

Model Route to 5-Bromo-3,4-dihydro-4-hydroxy-7,9,10-trimethoxy-1,3-dimethyl-1H-naphtho[2,3-c]pyran: A Potential Precursor to Extended Quinones

A protocol has been developed for the synthesis of the linear naphthopyran 16, by the TiCl₄-catalyzed isomerization of 2,5-dimethyl dioxolane 1, having a methoxy group at position 1′ and a bromine atom at position 4′ of the naphthyl precursor to favor isomerization at position 2′.

Improved Synthesis of Monoprotected 5- and 6-Amino-2-azanorbornanes

An improved synthesis of Boc-monoprotected 5- and 6-amino-2-azanorbornanes is reported. The synthetic scheme consists of five steps and allows multigram quantities of the title compounds to be obtained. The regio- and stereochemistries of the products are established by two-dimensional NMR experiments.

Novel Synthetic Routes of 3-Methoxypropanal from Glycerol

A new synthesis of 3-methoxypropanal from glycerol was presented. With this new approach, the conversion of glycerol to 3-methoxypropanal can be effected in moderate yield using catalysts of copper sulfate and polyethylene glycol (PEG).

Acetic Anhydride/Et3N/DMAP: An Effective Acetylating System for Hemiacetals

The selective and efficient acetylation of the hemiacetal hydroxyl in the equilibrium mixture between RCl₂C(OAll)OH and AllOH/RCl₂CHO was achieved using the acylating system Ac₂O/Et₃N/dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP).

Deoxygenation of Aromatic Ketones Using Transfer Hydrogenolysis with Raney Nickel in 2-Propanol

Aryl ketones are readily deoxygenated to their corresponding aryl alkanes upon treatment with Raney nickel catalyst in boiling 2-propanol.

Synthesis of 4-Methylene-1,3-naphthoxazines by the Reaction of Imines with Triphosgene

Reaction of 2-acetyl-1-naphthol with aliphatic amines under microwave irradiation gave the corresponding imines (Schiff bases), which were treated with triphosgene to give 4-methylene-1,3-naphthoxazines in good yields.

Hexaalkoxytriphenylenes Synthesized from Facile Solvent-Free Oxidative Coupling Trimerization

By grinding 1,2-dialkoxybenzene with anhydrous FeCl₃ powder using a glass pestle in a mortar at ambient temperature under solvent-free conditions, hexaalkoxytriphenylenes were obtained in good yield (up to 90%) in 30 min. The solvent-free oxidative coupling reaction is a facile, efficient, “green-chemistry” method.

Solvent-Free Amination of Secondary Benzylic Alcohols with N-Nucleophiles Catalyzed by FeCl3

A general, simple, and environmentally friendly method for the direct amination of secondary benzyl alcohols with amides or 4-nitroaniline is described. This method has been applied to a variety of substrates, and the reaction proceeded smoothly at room temperature under solvent-free conditions. CbzNH₂ was proved to be very useful in the direct preparation of the benzylic amines from corresponding alcohols.

Green and Practical Synthesis of Carbamates from Ureas and Organic Carbonates

A practical method for the synthesis of carbamates from ureas and organic carbonates was developed with 100% atom economy using La₂O₃/SiO₂ as catalyst without any additional solvent. The scope of the protocol is demonstrated in the synthesis of 14 carbamates with various functional groups in excellent yields (76–95%).

TMSI-Promoted Diastereoselective Synthesis of 5-(1′-Hydroxy)-γ-butyrolactones

Trimethylsilyl iodide (TMSI) was found to be an efficient catalyst for the vinylogous Mukaiyama aldol reaction of 2-(trimethylsilyloxy)furan with various aldehydes with good diastereoselection. The reaction proceeds rapidly in CH₂Cl₂ affording the corresponding 5-(hydroxy(aryl)methyl)furan-2(5H)-ones in good yields. This method offers significant advantages such as efficiency, generality, and mild reaction conditions with shorter reaction time.

Simple and Efficient One-Pot Synthesis of Nitriles from Amides and Oximes Using in Situ–Generated Burgess-Type Reagent

The dehydration of aldoximes and amides, and oxidation of benzoin are accomplished in one-pot using in situ–generated Burgess-type reagent.

Novel Asymmetric Synthesis of (S)-Esmolol Using Hydrolytic Kinetic Resolution

An efficient asymmetric synthesis of (S)-methyl 3-[4-[2-hydroxy-3-(isopropyl amino) propoxy] phenyl] propanoate is described. The key intermediate (S)-methyl 3-[4-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy) phenyl] propanoate was obtained by hydrolytic kinetic resolution method using Jacobsen catalyst.

Recyclable Siloxy Serine Organocatalyst for the Direct Asymmetric Mannich Reactions in Ionic Liquids

A recyclable siloxy-L-serine organocatalyst has been developed to catalyze the asymmetric direct three-component Mannich reactions in ionic liquid hmim[PF₆], furnishing the β-amino carbonyl scaffold in high enantio- and diastereoselectivities. The direct Mannich reaction between a selection of aromatic aldehydes and ketones resulted in good yields and high enantioselectivities.

Synthesis of Nipagin Esters Using Acidic Functional Ionic Liquids as Catalysts

Several Brønsted acidic functional ionic liquids (FILs) with an alkane sulfonic acid group were synthesized. These FILs as dual solvent-catalysts for Nipagin esterification reactions were investigated. The results indicated that [HSO₃-pMIM]HSO₄ has the best catalytic activity and recyclability among the various kinds of FILs investigated, and its structure was characterized by infrared and NMR. The [HSO₃-pMIM]HSO₄ could be easily separated from the reaction mixture and reused without noticeably decreasing the catalytic activity.

Highly Efficient One-Pot Synthesis of 2-Aminobenzoxazoles Using Triflic Acid as a Cyclodesulfurizing Reagent

An efficient one-pot synthetic strategy for 2-aminobenzoxazoles was developed from isothiocyanates and 2-aminophenol using triflic acid as a cyclodesulfurizing reagent.

Iodine- and Indium(III) Chloride–Catalyzed Facile Syntheses of 1,5- and 1,8-Naphthyridines

Iodine- and InCl₃-catalyzed facile syntheses of 1,5- and 1,8-naphthyridines from 3-aminopyridine and 2-aminopyridines are described. The catalyst InCl₃ could be recovered and reused up to five times efficiently.

Facile and Efficient Method for the Synthesis of 14-Substituted-14-H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes Catalyzed by Ruthenium Chloride Hydrate as a Homogeneous Catalyst

Synthesis of dibenzoxanthenes through condensation of β-naphthol with various aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes in ethanol as an ecofriendly solvent using Ru^III as catalyst is reported.