Dehydrogenative TEMPO‐Mediated Formation of Unstable Nitrones: Easy Access to N‐Carbamoyl Isoxazolines

N‐carbamoyl nitrones represent an important class of reagents for the synthesis of a variety of natural and biologically active compounds. These compounds are generally converted into valuable 4‐isoxazolines upon cyclization reaction with dipolarophiles. However, these types of N‐protected nitrones are highly unstable, which limits their synthesis, storage and practical use, enforcing alternative lengthy or elaborated synthetic routes. In this work, a 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidin‐1‐oxyl (TEMPO)‐mediated formal “dehydrogenation” of N‐protected benzyl‐, allyl‐ and alkyl‐substituted hydroxylamines followed by in situ trapping of the generated unstable nitrones into N‐carbamoyl 4‐isoxazolines is presented. A plausible mechanism is also proposed, in which the dipolarophile shows an important assistant role in the generation of the active nitrone intermediate. This simple protocol avoids the problematic isolation of N‐carbamoyl protected nitrones, providing new synthetic possibilities in isoxazoline chemistry.     

Synthesis of Sterically Shielded Nitroxides Using the Reaction of Nitrones with Alkynylmagnesium Bromides

Sterically shielded nitroxides, which demonstrate high resistance to bioreduction, are the spin labels of choice for structural studies inside living cells using pulsed EPR and functional MRI and EPRI in vivo. To prepare new sterically shielded nitroxides, a reaction of cyclic nitrones, including various 1-pyrroline-1-oxides, 2,5-dihydroimidazole-3-oxide and 4H-imidazole-3-oxide with alkynylmagnesium bromide wereused. The reaction gave corresponding nitroxides with an alkynyl group adjacent to the N-O moiety. The hydrogenation of resulting 2-ethynyl-substituted nitroxides with subsequent re-oxidation of the N-OH group produced the corresponding sterically shielded tetraalkylnitroxides of pyrrolidine, imidazolidine and 2,5-dihydroimidazole series. EPR studies revealed large additional couplings up to 4 G in the spectra of pyrrolidine and imidazolidine nitroxides with substituents in 3- and/or 4-positions of the ring.     

Synthesis of 2‐Isoxazolines: Enantioselective and Racemic Methods Based on Conjugate Additions of Oximes

The formation of 3‐unsubstituted 2‐isoxazolines by means of condensation reactions between α,β‐unsaturated aldehydes and oximes proceeds readily in the presence of catalytic amounts of anilinium salts. Mechanistically, the process involves a fast conjugate addition of the oxime and a slower intramolecular oxime‐transfer reaction. The rate of oxime transfer was found to correlate with the acidity of the catalyst. This finding enabled us to discover an enantioselective process in which the fragile conjugate‐addition product generated in the first stage is rapidly cyclized into the stable isoxazoline under acidic conditions, with conservation of enantiomeric excess. In summary, herein we describe synthetically useful protocols for accessing 3‐unsubstituted 2‐isoxazolines in both the enantioselective and racemic manner. The mechanism of the condensation reaction catalyzed by the anilinium salt was also investigated by NMR spectroscopy experiments in which the effect of differently substituted aldehydes and oximes as well as water on the reaction rate was studied. The results point to the rate‐limiting elimination of water from the 3‐hydroxy‐2‐isoxazolidine intermediate.     

Amphiphilic Dendrimer as Reverse Micelle: Synthesis,Characterization and Application as Homogeneous Organocatalyst

The core and surface terminal groups are the two main catalytic sites in a dendrimer. In most of the reported examples, the catalytic sites in dendritic catalysis are the surface terminal functional groups. This perspective article concerned with the dendrimer based catalysis, involving these two catalytic sites and the dendrimer cavities. The interior cavities provide the nanoscale reactor sites, by creating reverse micelle like appearance for catalysis. In exploring the significant achievements in this area, a low generation PAMAM dendrimer with amphiphilic nature, having a polymeric core with large number of pendent amino groups was synthesized and concentrated its catalytic activity. The key features with respect to positive and/or negative catalytic activity was highlighted by synthesizing various aryl and heteroaryl 2-substituted benzimidazoles. The synthesized dendritic organocatalyst was proved to be amazingly reactive and gave high yield of products within a few minutes at room temperature with low catalyst loading. Here, a new stable hemiaminal, the species rarely been detected and much less isolated in bulk, was obtained during the synthesis of benzimidazoles. Moreover, this is the first reported method for the synthesis of benzimidazoles, using the homogeneous PAMAM dendrimer as a basic organocatalyst.     

Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis of Dihydropyrido[1,2‐a]indoles from Nitrones and Allenoates

An asymmetric method for the synthesis of dihydropyrido[1,2‐a]indoles from mixtures of nitrones and allenoates has been developed. This transformation showcases the use of squaramide catalysis in a complicated cascade system that has been shown to be highly sensitive to reaction conditions and substituent effects. The new method provides access to enantiomerically enriched dihydropyridoindoles from modular, non‐indole reagents. The optimization and scope of the new transformation is discussed in addition to initial mechanistic experiments that indicate the role of the catalyst.     

1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition of Nitrones with 5-Methylenehydantoins: Synthesis and Transformation of New Spirohydantoin Derivatives

1,3-Dipolar cycloaddition of various acyclic nitrones with 5-methylenehydantoin derivatives afforded new chiral spiroadducts in good yields. All the spirohydantoins were obtained through a regio- and stereospecific pathway, and the spirocarbon atom was linked to the isoxazolidine oxygen atom. A representative example of the reduction of the spirohydantoin 8 with Zn/AcOH led to the substituted 1,3-aminoalcohol hydantoin 20.     

Synthesis of Spirocyclic 1-Pyrrolines from Nitrones and Arynes through a Dearomative [3,3′]-Sigmatropic Rearrangement

A dearomative [3,3′]-sigmatropic rearrangement that converts N-alkenylbenzisoxazolines into spirocyclic pyrroline cyclohexadienones has been developed by using the dipolar cycloaddition of an N-alkenylnitrone and an aryne to access these unusual transient rearrangement precursors. This cascade reaction affords spirocyclic pyrrolines that are inaccessible through dipolar cycloadditions of exocyclic cyclohexenones and provides a fundamentally new approach to novel spirocyclic pyrroline and pyrrolidine motifs that are common scaffolds in biologically-active molecules. Diastereoselective functionalization processes have also been explored to demonstrate the divergent synthetic utility of the unsaturated spirocyclic products.     

Synthesis and NMR Characterization of Two Novel Anthracene-Derived BIS-Aminophosphonates. Basic Hydrolysis of Some Aminophosphonate Derivatives

Abstract

The synthesis of two novel bis-aminophosphonates bearing anthracene rings – bis[N- methyl(diethoxyphosphonyl)-1-(9-anthryl)]benzidine (3) and 4,4′-bis[N-methyl(diethoxy-phosphonyl)-1-(9-anthryl)]diaminodiphenylmethane (4) – via the Kabachnik–Fields reaction is reported. The compounds have been characterized by elemental analysis, TLC, IR, NMR (¹H, ¹³C, ³¹P) and fluorescent spectra. The reaction leads to a mixture of the two possible forms (meso and racemic), with predominant formation of one of the diastereomers. The recrystallized compounds 3 and 4 consist of only one diastereomer. A racemization at the chiral centers and a cleavage of the C-P bond are observed in the alkaline hydrolysis of the new compound 4 and three previously described aminophosphonate derivatives 5–7.

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Synthesis of Some Novel Class of Bis(isoxazoline) and Bis(aziridine) Derivatives

Synthesis of some new bis(isoxazoline) derivatives has been described from terepthaldehyde derived bis(nitrones) using microwave irradiation via 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reaction. Bis(isoxazoline) derivatives in turn successfully converted into new bis(aziridine) derivatives via Baldwin rearrangement. Simple reaction methodology, non involvement of catalysts, and good to excellent yields are the important features noticed in this synthesis.     

异噁唑啉及异噁唑烷类化合物在多糖衍生物类柱上的手性拆分

在ＣｈｉｒａｌｃｅｌＯＤ，ＣｈｉｒａｌｃｅｌＯＪ及ＣｈｉｒａｌｐａｋＡＤ等３种多糖类手性固定相上，以各种配比的正己烷－异丙醇为洗脱剂，对７种异口恶唑啉及异口恶唑烷类化合物的对映体进行了手性拆分。考察了这些外消旋物在这些手性柱上的色谱行为。实验结果表明，手性固定相上葡萄糖片段构型的差异和它们高级结构的不同以及手性固定相上的二甲基苯基氨基甲酸酯或对甲基苯甲酸酯等功能团与样品的极性基团之间的相互作用，可能是支配手性拆分的主要原因。方法已用于不对称１，３－偶极环加成反应产物的光学纯度鉴定。     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Biological Evaluation of Some Novel Thiosemicarbazones as Possible Antibacterial and Antioxidant Agents

Abstract

The synthesis and characterization of 18 novel thiosemicarbazones have been investigated as part of a research program on development of compounds with antibacterial and antioxidant activities. Among the tested compounds, 2-(4-hydroxybenzylidene)-N-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]hydrazine carbothioamide (3g) and 2-(thiophen-2-ylmethylidene)-N-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]hydrazine carbothioamide (4b) showed excellent inhibition potency at low concentration (0.5 μg/mL) against Gram-positive pathogens (Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus aureus). All tested compounds were also found to possess antioxidant activity against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and 2,2’-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical cation.

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On Water: Free Catalysis Approach for the Synthesis of Nitrones from Hydroxamic Acids and Dimethy/Diethyl Acetylenedicarboxylate

Benzohydroxamic acid reacts with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate in the presence of 10 mol% NaOAc to generate (E)‐N‐(1,4‐dimethoxy‐1,4‐dioxobutan‐2‐ylidene)‐1‐phenylcarboxamide oxide in good‐to‐excellent yield in water at room temperature for 2 h, which supplies a simple, efficient and environmentally friendly method to synthesize a wide range of nitrones. The benefits of this strategy not only conform to the requirment of green chemisty, but also possess atom economy.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Antifungal Activity Evaluation of Some Novel Arylazothiazoles

A series of novel arylazothiazole derivatives were synthesized in good yield via coupling of thiazole derivatives with arenediazonium chloride in ethanol in the presence of sodium acetate trihydrate at 0–5°C. The structures of the newly synthesized products were elucidated via elemental analysis, spectral data, and alternative routes whenever possible. Moreover, the antidermatophtic activity screening of the products was evaluated, and the results revealed that compounds 7a , 7b , 7c , 7f , 7g , and 7i showed broad potency and induced more inhibition against the tested fungi compared to fluconazole as antifungal standard drug.     

结构不对称三芳胺类化合物的合成、表征及性质研究

以二芳胺和3,5-二甲基碘苯为原料,利用乌尔曼(Ullmann)反应,合成出了4个结构不对称三芳胺衍生物1～4,除了化合物1之外均为新化合物.利用IR,1H NMR,13C NMR,HRMS和元素分析对其结构进行了表征.考察了它们的光学、电化学和热稳定性质.实验结果表明,所合成的4个目标化合物在氯仿稀溶液中发出绿色荧光,具有良好的电化学和热稳定性.所合成的目标化合物是潜在的空穴传输材料及发绿光的材料.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Molecular Docking Study of Some Novel Imidazole Derivatives as Potential Antifungal Agents

The azole pharmacophore is still regarded as a viable lead structure for the synthesis of more effective antifungal agents. In this study, two novel series of imidazole derivatives containing dithiocarbamate (5a–5g) and (benz)azolethiol (6a–6n) side chains that are structurally related to the famous antifungal azole pharmacophore were synthesized, and the structures of them were characterized by spectral (IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and MS spectra) analyses. The synthesized compounds were screened in vitro antifungal activity against pathogenic strains fungi. Theoretical ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) predictions were calculated for final compounds. A molecular docking study of the most active compound with target “lanosterol 14α‐demethylase” (CYP51) was performed to unravel the mode of antifungal action. Compound 5e , which features imidazole and 4‐methoxybenzyl piperazine scaffolds, showed the most promising antifungal activity with an MIC₅₀ value of 0.78 μg/mL against C. krusei. Effect of the compound 5e against ergosterol biosynthesis was observed by LC–MS–MS method, which is based on quantification of ergosterol level in C. krusei.     

Copper-Catalyzed Cope-Type Hydroamination of Nonactivated Olefins toward Cyclic Nitrones: Scope,Mechanism, and Enantioselective Process Development

The catalytic synthesis of cyclic nitrones, an important type of functional molecules for both synthetic chemistry and related fields, remains underdeveloped. Herein we report the copper-catalyzed Cope-type hydroamination of oximes with pendant nonactivated olefins, which enables facile access to a series of five- and six-membered cyclic nitrones under mild conditions. In this study, heterocycle-tethered oximes were employed in the Cope-type hydroamination reaction for the first time. High enantioselectivity was achieved for carbon-tethered γ,δ-vinyl oximes to afford enantioenriched five-membered cyclic nitrones. The results of preliminary mechanistic studies indicate a mononuclear catalytic species and a unified catalytic pathway over a large temperature range.     

Synthesis of Some New Pyrimidothienopyridazines and Related Heterocycles

5‐Amino‐3,4‐diphenylthieno[2,3‐c]pyridazine‐6‐carbonitrile 2a was reacted with propylene diamine to give tetrahydropyrimidinyl derivative 3 . The latter compound ( 3 ) underwent certain cyclocondensation reactions to produce pyrimidothienopyridazines 4–6 . Also, the reactions of 5‐amino‐3,4‐diphenylthieno[2,3‐c]pyridazine‐6‐carboxamide with heterocyclic aldehydes and/or cycloalkanones were carried out and their products were identified. Moreover, some novel pyridazinothienopyrimidobenzimidazoles 14–17 were synthesized.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Antimicrobial Studies of Some Quinolines Containing 1,3-Thiazines

6/8-Substituted-2-chloroquinoline-3-carboxylic acids, upon reaction with 3-(p-substituted aryl)-4H-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazoles in the presence of sodium acetate and an acetic anhydride medium, afforded a novel series of 2-(p-substituted aryl)-s-triazolo[5,1-b]-6/8-substituted quinolino [1,3] thiazin-9(H)-ones. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by IR, ¹H NMR, and mass spectral studies. All the newly synthesized compounds have been screened for their antibacterial and antifungal activities. Most of them showed significant activity comparable with that of the standards Furacin and Flucanazol.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Some Novel Dichromophoric Cyanine Dyes

Here, the synthesis of two novel series of dichromophoric cyanine dyes were reported. The first series of novel bis-azacyanine dyes 3a–d was afforded by reaction of 2-(1,3,3-trimethyle indoline-2-ylidene)acetaldehyde with diaminoaromatics, and the second series of novel bis-diazacyanine dyes 4a–d was obtained using quaternization of an amine group in disazo compounds, which were produced by the reaction of disazoaromatics with 2-methylene-1,3,3-trimethyle indoline. The products were identified by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, infrared, UV-vis, and mass spectroscopy.