A NEW SOURCE OF METHYLENE MELDRUM'S ACID. REACTIONS WITH ENAMINES

ABSTRACT

The unsymmetrical Knoevenagel–Michael product derived from Meldrum's acid, phenyl Meldrum's acid and formaldehyde was prepared as a pure, stable and crystalline product. This compound readily dissociates under the reaction conditions to produce methylene Meldrum's acid. This Knoevenagel–Michael product was used to explore a new application of methylene Meldrum's acid: the reaction with enamines.     

Facile and convenient synthesis of 2,6-disubstituted 4H-1,3-oxazin-4-one derivatives

Facile and convenient methods for the preparation of a variety of 2,6-disubstituted 4H-1,3-oxazin-4-ones 3 by three complementary methods are described. Treatment of the branched aliphatic imidate 2c,d with diketene 1 in the presence of a catalytic amount of acetic acid affords 2-substituted 6-methyl-1,3-oxazin-4-ones 3c,d , whereas the unbranched imidate 2b,e gave oxazines 3b,e and pyrimidines 4b,e (Method A). The reaction of acyl Meldrum's acid 5 with imidate 2 afford 2,6-disubstituted oxazine 3, though the alkylimidate with acetyl Meldrum's acid yielded 3 and 5-acetyl-1,3-oxazine-4,6-dione 8 (Method B). The cylodehydration of acylacetylcarboxamide 13 with acid, such as 70% perchloric acid or fluorosulfonic acid, afforded 1,3-oxazines 3 (Method C).     

Synthesis of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines in the reaction of 5-amino-3-arylpyrazoles with methoxymethylene meldrum's acid derivatives and thermolysis of their pyrazolylaminomethylene derivatives

A series of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-ones 3 was prepared from Meldrum's acid and 5-amino-3-arylpyrazoles 1 by cyclization in nitrobenzene of the corresponding 5-pyrazolylaminomethylene Meldrum's acid derivatives 2 . The structure of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-ones and their precursors were determined by nmr measurements.     

Toward efficient functionalization of polystyrene backbone through ketene chemistry: Synthesis,characterization, and DFT study

In this study, polystyrene was functionalized with Meldrum's acid toward the introduction of the ketenes (CCO) system to its backbone for producing a dramatically reactive intermediate. Meldrum's acid, as a ketene source, was reacted by poly(styrene-co-p-chloromethyl styrene) through a simple nucleophilic reaction to synthesize poly(styrene-co-styryl Meldrum's acid). Then, the pendant Meldrum's acid under thermal treatment converted to ketene intermediate resulting in highly reactive polystyrenes derivatives, which rapidly reacted by nucleophilic reagents to afford ultimate organic building blocks. The polystyrene derivatives were characterized using elemental analysis, FT-IR, high-resolution solid-state NMR, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential thermogravimetric analysis (DTG). To clarify the evolutionary mechanisms of polystyrene products, density functional theory (DFT) method B3LYP with the 6–311++G(2d,p) basis set was used. We studied the preparation of polystyrene model compounds through Meldrum's acid thermolysis and nucleophilic substitution. The kinetic and thermodynamic parameters in all reactions and the structural and electronic properties of all molecules were calculated. These data exhibited that based on Gibbs Free energy values, the structure of syndiotactic polystyrene is more stable than that of isotactic polystyrene. Furthermore, it was found that the presence of an electron donor or acceptor substituent on the polystyrene structure affects the electronic bandgap.     

Simple,Safe, Large Scale Synthesis of 5-Arylmethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-diones and 3-Arylpropanoic Acids

Reaction of aryl aldehydes with Meldrum's acid 2 in the presence of formic acid and triethylamine gives 5-arylmethyl Meldrum's acid derivatives 4 at room temperature, whereas at 80–100°C 3-arylpropanoic acids 5 are formed.     

Monoalkylidene Derivatives of Meldrum's Acid

We were in need of several aliphatic monoalkylidene derivatives of Meldrum's acid (1) for use in conjunction with a current synthetic problem. Implementation of base^1,2 or Lewis acid³ initiated Knoevenagel conditions were found to be unsatisfactory, in our hands, due to the intercedence of subsequent Michael addition of Meldrum's acid to the desired product. We reasoned, therefore, that a method should be employed which generates the alkylidene derivative in the absence of Meldrum's acid.     

On the reaction of meldrum's acid with N-trimethylsilylanilines substituted by electron withdrawing groups

The reaction of Meldrum's acid with silylated anilines substituted by an electron withdrawing group easily yields the corresponding N-phenyl malonamic acid, when the reaction is performed under high vacuum in dichlorobenzene.     

Palladium(0)-catalyzed allylation of heterocycles with cyclopentene derivatives

Palladium(0)-catalyzed allylation of imidazoles, 6-methyluracil, 2-pyrimidinone, and Meldrum's acid with cyclopentadiene monoepoxide and cis-cyclopentene-3,5-diol mono and dicarbonate is described.     

Acylation Studies with Meldrum's Acid

Meldrum's acid (1) on bisacylation with succinyl chloride afforded a neutral diketo product (2); however, the dimer enolic products (3) with acidic nature resulted in glutaryl and adipyl dichlorides. Monoacylation of (1) with acetyl chloride gave acidic 5‐acetyl Meldrum's acid (4) in enol form.     

Studies on pyrrolidones. Synthesis and N-alkylation of β-enaminoesters derived from pyroglutamic acid

The condensation of iminoether 7 , derived from pyroglutamic acid (4) , with active methylene reagents such as Meldrum's acid or methyl cyanoacetate, lead to β-enaminoesters 2 . Solid-liquid phase transfer N-alkylation of these compounds is described.     

Facile One-Pot Synthesis of 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroquinoline-3-carboxylic Acids and Their Heterocyclic Analogs

A facile one-pot method for the synthesis of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acids and their heterocyclic analogs based on the tert-amino effect. A set of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acids was readily prepared starting from various ortho-dialkylaminoaldehydes and Meldrum's acid using Me₃SiCl in dimethylformamide (DMF) solution.     

Acylaminoacetyl derivatives of active methylene compounds. 3 . C-Acylation Reactions via the Hippuric Acid Azlactone

The C-acylation reactions of the active methylene compounds, methyl cyanoacetate and Meldrum's acid, with hippuric acid, using the DCC activation and the mixed anhydride conditions, are shown to proceed through initial formation of 2-phenyl-5(4H)-oxazolone, the hippuric acid azlactone. The conditions of these reactions using the azlactone as the acylating agent were investigated and discussed.     

Synthesis of New Tetrahydro‐1,5‐benzodiazepin‐3‐yl‐2‐phenylacetamides via Isocyanide‐Based Multicomponent Reactions

New tetrahydro‐1H‐1,5‐benzodiazepin‐2‐phenylacetamides were synthesized in good yields by a four‐component reaction of benzylidene Meldrum's acid, benzene‐1,2‐diamines, isocyanides, and water in CH₂Cl₂ at room temperature.     

Novel Synthesis of Acylaminomethylene Meldrum's Acids and Their Thermolysis to 4-Methylthio-and 4-Amino-2-aryl-6H-1,3-oxazin-6-ones

Bismethylthiomethylene Meldrum's acid reacts with amides in the presence of potassium hydroxide to afford methylthioacylaminomethylene Meldrum's acid 5. Aminolysis of 5 gives aminoacylaminomethylene Meldrum's acids 7. Thermolysis of 5 and 7 supplies a novel synthetic method of 4-methylthio- and 4-amino-2-aryl-6H-1,3-oxazin-6-ones.     

A Simple One-pot Synthesis of Indeno[2,1-f]quinolin-3-one Derivatives under Microwave Irradiation

A series of new indeno[2,1‐f]quinolin‐3(2H)‐one derivatives were synthesized by a reaction of aromatic aldehyde with Meldrum's acid (2,2‐dimethyl‐1,3‐dioxane‐4,6‐dione) and 9H‐fluoren‐2‐amine under microwave irradiation without catalyst in glacial acetic acid. This reaction has notable advantages of short reaction time, high yield and convenient operation.     

On the synthesis of 5‐ethyl meldrum's acid

Reductive alkylation of Meldrum's acid with acetaldehyde can give, depending on the experimental conditions, either a new dimer (5‐[3‐(2,2‐dimethyl‐4,6‐dioxo‐1,3‐dioxan‐5‐yl)butyl]‐2,2‐dimethyl‐1,3‐dioxane‐4,6‐dione) or ethyl Meldrum's acid (2,2‐dimethyl‐1,3‐dioxane‐4,6‐dione). A best way to obtain this latter product is synthesis of 1‐ethoxyethylidene Meldrum's acid from reaction of Meldrum's acid with triethyl orthoacetate, followed by a sodium borohydride reduction.     

One‐pot Three‐component Synthesis of Spiro[pyrazolo[3,4‐b]pyridine‐4,3′‐indoline] Derivatives Catalyzed by Melamine Trisulfonic Acid

Novel spiro[pyrazolo[3,4‐b]pyridine‐4,3′‐indoline] derivatives were prepared by the three‐component reaction of isatins 3‐methyl‐1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazol‐5‐amine and Meldrum's acid in the presence of a catalytic amount of melamine trisulfonic acid. This protocol provides a simple one‐step procedure with the advantages of easy work‐up, mild reaction conditions and environmentally benign.     

Ionic Liquid–Mediated Synthesis of Coumarin-3-carboxylic Acids via Knoevenagel Condensation of Meldrum's Acid with ortho-Hydroxyaryl Aldehydes

A simple, efficient, and green protocol for synthesis of coumarin-3-carboxylic acids is described via Knoevenagel condensation of Meldrum's acid with ortho-hydroxyaryl aldehydes in [Hmim]Tfa ionic liquid, which was found to give better results than other ionic liquids. Furthermore, ionic liquid is easily reused without any appreciable loss in activity.     

Three‐Component One‐Pot Synthesis of 4‐Aryl‐2,3‐dihydropyrimido[1,2‐a]benzimidazol‐2‐ones Catalyzed by l‐Proline

An efficient chemoselective synthesis of 4‐aryl‐2,3‐dihydropyrimido[1,2‐a]benzimidazol‐2‐one derivatives from three‐component reactions of 2‐aminobenzimidazole, Meldrum's acid, and aldehydes via [3+3] atom combination is described. The reaction occurs in different conditions such as in DMF as solvent at reflux and in the presence of l ‐proline as base catalyst.     

Synthesis of 3-Carboxycoumarins from O-Methoxybenzylidene Meldrum's Acid Derivatives

Reaction of o-methoxybenzaldehydes with Meldrum's acid followed by cyclization in sulfuric acid of the benzylidene derivatives 3a-g affords 3-carboxycoumarins in excellent yields.