Synthesis of dipyrrolo-diazepine derivatives via intramolecular alkyne cyclization

A regioselective approach was developed for the synthesis of dipyrrolo-diazepine derivatives. The synthetic route to dipyrrolo-diazepines first involves the synthesis of dipyrromethanes, followed by reaction of propargyl bromide in the presence of NaH to attach one alkyne functionality to the pyrrole nitrogen atom. Intramolecular heterocyclization with NaH in DMF between the alkyne functionality and pyrrole nitrogen atom gave the desired structures in good yields.     

Synthesis of a new siladigermirane via an intramolecular reductive cyclization

Si,Si-diphenyltetramesitylsiladigermirane was synthesized via the intramolecular reductive cyclization of bis(chlorodimesitylgermyl)diphenylsilane using t-BuLi or Rieke magnesium. Addition of water to the siladigermirane resulted in regioselective hydrolysis of the siladigermirane to give 1-(hydroxydiphenylsilyl)-1,1,2,2-tetramesityldigermane.     

Synthesis of N-substituted indole derivatives via PIFA-mediated intramolecular cyclization

[Structure: see text] A variety of N-arylated and N-alkylated indole derivatives were synthesized by way of a phenyliodine bis(trifluoroacetate) (PIFA)-mediated intramolecular cyclization. This novel method allows for the construction of an indole skeleton by joining the N-atom on the side chain to the benzene ring at the last synthetic step. Other novel pyrrole-fused aromatic compounds can also be achieved by this method.     

Synthesis of polycyclic aromatic iodides via ICl-induced intramolecular cyclization

The reaction of 2-(arylethynyl)biphenyls with ICl at -78 degrees C affords substituted polycyclic aromatic iodides in good to excellent yields. The aryl substituents can be either electron-donating or electron-withdrawing groups such as OMe, Me, CHO, CO(2)Et or NO(2) groups. This chemistry has been successfully extended to systems containing a variety of polycyclic and heterocyclic rings. [reaction: see text]     

Synthesis of substituted 2-phenylhistamines via a microwave promoted Suzuki coupling

Substitutions on the 2-position of the imidazole ring of histamine have proven useful in a number of biochemical settings. Current art for the synthesis of these constructs relies upon a cumbersome and low-yielding condensation reaction. Here-in we report a new procedure for the synthesis of a series of substituted 2-phenylhistamines utilizing a microwave-promoted Suzuki coupling.     

Synthesis of indolequinones via a Sonogashira coupling/cyclization cascade reaction

A mild strategy for constructing indolequinone motifs is described on the basis of the Sonogashira reaction and a copper-catalyzed intramolecular cyclization cascade reaction. The first step involves the palladium- and copper-catalyzed reaction between halogenated naphthoquinone and terminal acetylene to generate a coupling product, which then reacts in a copper-catalyzed intramolecular cyclization with the nitrogen functional group adjacent to the carbon-carbon triple bond.     

Synthesis of a ketone analogue of biotin via the intramolecular Pauson-Khand reaction

We report an improved synthesis of 5-(5-oxohexahydrocyclopenta[c]thiophen-1-yl)pentanoic acid (ketone biotin, 1) based on the intramolecular Pauson-Khand cyclization. The synthesis proceeds in eight steps and in 2.7% overall yield from cyclohexene.     

Synthesis of polysubstituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines via microwave-assisted one-pot cyclization/Suzuki coupling/palladium-catalyzed heteroarylation

A new and efficient method for the synthesis of 2,3,6-trisubstituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives using a microwave-assisted one-pot, two-step Suzuki/heteroarylation or one-pot, three-step cyclization/Suzuki/heteroarylation was developed. Polysubstituted compounds are obtained in good yield from 2-amino-5-halogenopyridines, 2-halogenocarbonyl derivatives, boronic acids, and heteroaryl bromides.     

Synthesis of macrocyclic peptide analogues of proteasome inhibitor TMC-95A

The synthesis of three constrained macrocyclic peptide analogues 1 of TMC-95A as potential proteasome inhibitors is described. The key step involves a Ni(0)-mediated macrocyclization of tripeptides 2 bearing halogenated aromatic side chains for the formation of the biaryl junction. In addition, an enantioselective preparation of l-7-bromotryptophan methyl ester 3 using a Corey-O'Donnell alkylation of the glycine benzophenone imine was achieved in good overall yield with very high ee (>85%) on a multigram scale.     

Synthesis of arylethynylated cyclohexa-m-phenylenes via sixfold Suzuki coupling

A one-step, one-pot assembly of arylethynylated cyclohexa-m-phenylenes from meta-dibromide and meta-diboronic acids has been accomplished using a sixfold Suzuki macrocyclization, without the need for high dilution or slow-addition techniques.     

Synthesis of riccardin B by nickel-catalyzed intramolecular cyclization

Riccardin B, a macrocyclic bis(bibenzyl) possessing cytotoxic activity, and its dehydroxy derivative were synthesized in high yields using the nickel-catalyzed intramolecular coupling of the acyclic precursors.     

Enantioselective Construction of the Oxidized Tryptophan Fragment of TMC-95A and TMC-95B

TMC-95A-D are four cyclic peptides containing L-tyrosine, L-asparagine, highly oxidized L-tryptophan, (Z)-1-propenylmine and 3-methyl-2-oxo-pentanoic acid units. These compounds were recently isolated from the fermentation broth of Apiospora montagnei Sacc.TC 1093,isolated from a soil sample. Biological studies indicated that these natural products, especially TMC-95A, exhibit potent inhibiting activity towards proteasome (IC₅₀=5.4 nM). In this report, a stereocontrolled synthesis of the oxidized tryptophan fragment of TMC-95A and TMC-95B is described. Key steps include the condensation of the lithiated oxindole with D-Gamer aldehyde and subsequent dihydroxylatioa of the carbon-carbon double bond.     

Synthesis of 5-aryltriazole ribonucleosides via Suzuki coupling and promoted by microwave irradiation

Aryltriazole nucleosides with various aromatic groups in the 5-position on the triazole ring were synthesized and characterized with the aim to develop novel triazole nucleosides. The aromatic groups were introduced into the triazole ring via a Suzuki reaction starting with bromotriazole nucleoside. Microwave irradiation significantly promoted the Suzuki coupling, quickly giving clean products with good to excellent yields.     

Synthesis of the core structure of salicylihalamide A by intramolecular Suzuki reaction

[reaction: see text] An intramolecular Suzuki coupling was used to establish the core structure of the benzolactone enamide salicylihalamide A. This strategy combines a diastereoselective hydroboration with a subsequent cross-coupling.     

Synthesis of a dicyclobutylideneethane derivative via sequential palladium-catalyzed Miyaura borylation and Suzuki coupling

An efficient synthesis of a dicyclobutylideneethane derivative was achieved using a palladium-catalyzed reaction of a substituted (bromomethylene)cyclobutane with bis(pinacolato)diboron. The reaction mechanism was investigated in detail. The Suzuki cross-coupling reaction of a (bromomethylene)cyclobutane with arylboronic acid was also achieved.     

Palladium-catalyzed tandem cyclization/Suzuki coupling of 1,6-enynes

[reaction: see text] A Pd(0)-catalyzed 1,6-enyne cyclization-arylation cascade reaction was effected via pi-allylpalladium intermediate formation and subsequent Suzuki coupling to give cyclic products with stereodefined exocyclic double bonds.     

Synthesis of biphenyl anilines using iodo phenylformamides via a one-pot Suzuki coupling reaction

We have developed a novel and economical synthesis of biphenyl anilines via a one-pot Suzuki coupling reaction with iodo phenylformamides. This literature is an unprecedented approach to biphenyl anilines replacing costly aminophenylboronic acids with economical iodo anilines for the preparation of biphenyl anilines. It also provides a viable synthesis toward substituted biphenyl anilines where the required aminophenylboronic acids are not readily available.     

Synthesis of fused heterocycles with a benzazepinone moiety via intramolecular Heck coupling

The preparation of fused heterocycles with a benzazepinone moiety was realised via an intramolecular Heck coupling reaction either at position 2 or at position 3 of the heterocyclic system. This method allowed the synthesis of the pyrrolo[2,3-c]azepinone core and Paullone derivatives.