Amberlyst-15-promoted efficient 2-halogenation of 1,3-keto-esters and cyclic ketones using N-halosuccinimides

A simple and rapid process has been developed for the α-monohalogenation of 1,3-keto-esters with N-halosuccinimides catalyzed by Amberlyst-15^® at room temperature to produce the corresponding 2-halo 1,3-keto-esters in high yields. This protocol also extended to α-halogenation of cyclic ketones.     

Amberlyst-15 mediated synthesis of 2-substituted 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones and their crystal structure analysis

An efficient and clean method has been developed for the synthesis of 2-substituted 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones using Amberlyst-15 as a recyclable catalyst. A variety of dihydroquinazolinones were prepared from 2-aminobenzamide and aldehydes under mild conditions in excellent yields. Further structure elaboration of one compound and the crystal structure analysis and hydrogen bonding patterns of the two compounds prepared by using this methodology is presented.     

Vanadium-catalyzed oxidative aromatization of 2-cyclohexenones under molecular oxygen

An efficient catalytic oxidative aromatization of 2-cyclohexenones was achieved by a combination of a commercially available inexpensive ligand-free vanadium catalyst, a bromide source, and an acid under atmospheric oxygen to afford the corresponding phenol derivatives. This catalytic oxidative aromatization proceeded even under air. Furthermore, a gram-scale reaction was performed successfully.     

2-Polyfluoroalkyl thiopyrylium salts: synthesis and reactions with nucleophiles

2-Polyfluoroalkylthiopyrylium salts have been synthesized by oxidative aromatization of 2-polyfluoroalkyl-2H-thiopyrans with triphenylmethane tetrafluoroborate. Nucleophilic addition of methanol, sodium azide, or urea to 2-trifluoromethylthiopyrylium tetrafluoroborate in a basic medium proceeds at the α-position to give the corresponding 2-substituted 6-trifluoromethyl-2H-thiopyrans whereas imidazoles, fluorine-containing 1,2,3-triazole, potassium thiolacetate, and sodium nitromethane afford mixtures of 2H- and 4H-thiopyrans. cis-Dihydroxylation of 6-trifluoromethyl-2-methoxy-2H-thiopyran affords the fluorine-containing thiohexenopyranoside derivative 8.     

Thiophene-containing products of the Ugi reaction in an oxidation-triggered IMDA/aromatization cascade: a simple access to 3-oxoisoindolines

A novel approach to skeletally diverse 3-oxoisoindolines has been developed which includes preparation of Ugi adducts containing thiophene and fumaric acid residues. When treated with excess m-CPBA at room temperature, these precursors undergo a simple oxidative cycloaddition/aromatization transformation and the corresponding 3-oxoisoindoline products are isolated in fair chemical yield over two steps. The second step is thought to include S-oxidation/IMDA/S-oxidation/SO₂ extrusion/aromatization events.     

Heterogeneous catalyst: Amberlyst-15 catalyzes the synthesis of 14-substituted-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes under solvent-free conditions

A one-pot condensation of β-naphthol with aldehydes in the presence of Amberlyst-15 to give 14-substituted-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes under solvent-free condition is described.     

Amberlyst-15: a mild, efficient and reusable heterogeneous catalyst for N-tert-butoxycarbonylation of amines

A mild and versatile method has been developed for the chemoselective N-tert-butoxycarbonylation of amines in the presence of Amberlyst-15 under solvent-free condition. The method is general for the preparation of N-Boc derivatives of aliphatic (acyclic and cyclic) and aromatic amines.     

Synthesis of a key intermediate for the total synthesis of pseudopteroxazole

A facile synthesis of a key intermediate for the total synthesis of anti-mycobacterial compound pseudopteroxazole is described employing an intramolecular Diels-Alder cyclization and an iodine-mediated oxidative aromatization step.     

BF3-catalyzed oxidative tandem annulation-aromatization of naphthols with terminal aryl alkenes

A metal-free oxidative arene/alkene annulation-aromatization has been realized, which enables efficient synthesis of 2-arylnaphtho[2,1-b]furans from readily available terminal aryl alkenes and 2-naphthols. Mechanistic study suggests that this reaction proceeds via free-radical initiated tandem cyclization, dehydrogenative rearomatization and aromatization.     

One-pot concise syntheses of benzimidazo[2,1-a]isoquinolines by a microwave-accelerated tandem process

Direct, efficient syntheses of the benzimidazo[2,1-a]isoquinoline ring system have been achieved with 2-bromoarylaldehydes, terminal alkynes, and 1,2-phenylenediamines by a microwave-accelerated tandem process in which a Sonogashira coupling, 5-endo cyclization, oxidative aromatization, and 6-endo cyclization can be performed in a single synthetic operation.     

Amberlyst-15? in PEG: A novel catalytic system for the facile and efficient one-pot synthesis of benzothiazolo-[2,3-b]-quinazolinone derivatives

A simple and convenient approach for the synthesis of tetraheterocyclic benzothiazolo-[2,3-b]-quinazolin-1-ones has been developed utilizing the MCR methodology, which involves the condensation of 2-aminobenzothiazole, cyclic-diketones and various aldehydes using Amberlyst-15 in PEG 400 as an environmentally benign and reusable catalyst system. Environmental benignity, recyclability, cost-effectiveness, easy workup and excellent yields are the major attributes of this one-pot procedure.     

Application of silica vanadic acid [SiO2-VO(OH)2] as a heterogeneous and recyclable catalyst for oxidative aromatization of Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines at room temperature

A simple method for the oxidative aromatization of Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines to the corresponding pyridines is described using hydrogen peroxide as green oxidant and silica vanadic acid as catalyst in acetonitrile at room temperature. The catalyst can be easily recovered and reused for 15 reaction cycles without considerable loss of activity.     

An efficient access to N-tert-butanesulfinyl aldimines in water: Application to one-pot synthesis of homoallylic amines, (+)-crispine A and (−)-coniine

An Efficient method for the syntheses of N-tert-butanesulfinyl aldimines in water was developed using Amberlyst-15 as catalyst. Subsequently, chiral homoallylic amines were synthesized in one pot from aldehydes by combining with In-promoted allylation in aqueous media. The total syntheses of (+)-Crispine A and (?)-Coniine were conducted to demonstrate the utility of this one-pot approach.     

One-pot synthesis of benzo[a]phenanthridin-5-ones by photoinduced cycloaddition of 3-chloroisoquinolin-1-ones with styrenes

One-pot synthesis of benzo[a]phenanthridin-5-ones and benzo[k]phenanthridin-6-ones in fairly good yields was achieved by the photocycloaddition reactions of 3-chloroisoquinolin-1-ones and 3-chloroquinolin-2-ones with styrenes. The reactions were proceeded via photoinduced dechlorinative coupling of 3-chloroisoquinolin-1-ones and 3-chloroquinolin-2-ones with styrenes and subsequent photocyclization, oxidative aromatization.     

Amberlyst-15催化丁酮氧化制备过氧化甲乙酮

作为一种新型绿色催化剂,离子交换树脂能够代替某些有机反应中的传统催化剂。本文以离子交换树脂Amberlyst-15为催化剂,由30%的双氧水、丁酮和稀释剂邻苯二甲酸二丁酯合成过氧化甲乙酮。在双氧水与丁酮的摩尔比为1.0,离子交换树脂与丁酮的质量比为0.06,反应温度为27℃,反应时间55 min的条件下,过氧化甲乙酮的产率接近86%,活性氧含量为12.9%。Amberlyst-15在循环使用8次后,依然保持良好的稳定性。研究表明:Amberlyst-15用于过氧化甲乙酮的制备具有催化活性高、可重复使用、清洁无腐蚀等优点,为工业环保生产有机过氧化物提供了新途径。     

Nitrite-containing resin as an efficient and recyclable catalyst for aerobic oxidation of oximes to carbonyl compounds

Using novel nitrite-containing resin as an NO source and Amberlyst-15 as cocatalyst, we developed aerobic oxidation of oximes to corresponding carbonyl compounds with molecular oxygen as a clean oxidant reagent. It was distinguished from the previous related reports, and the experimental results indicated that additional water obviously decreased the yield. This process provides a better choice for oxidative deoximation with many advantages, such as high yield, simple procedure, high catalytic performance, and recyclable catalyst.     

The cation exchange resin-promoted coupling of alkynes with aldehydes: one-pot synthesis of α,β-unsaturated ketones

Alkynes undergo smooth coupling with aldehydes in the presence of Amberlyst-15^® at room temperature to produce the corresponding α,β-unsaturated ketones in high yields with E-geometry. The use of an inexpensive, readily available, and recyclable cation exchange resin makes this method quite simple and convenient.     

Factors affecting orthogonality in the deprotection of 2,4-di-protected aromatic ethers employing solid-supported acids

Selective deprotection of aromatic ethers bearing two protecting groups on the same aromatic ring by solid-supported acids (Amberlyst-15 and PTS-Si) was systematically investigated. ortho-Directing protonation by the carbonyl group as well as carbocation stability and quenching are the important determining factors for the orthogonal deprotection process. Stablilized carbocations (e.g., those from the MOM and PMB groups) could be removed with high selectivity.     

CO2选择氧化低碳烷烃的研究进展

本文以低碳烷烃的选择催化氧化反应为对象，对几种CO₂选择氧化低碳烷烃的反应工艺进行了归纳总结，重点分析讨论了催化氧化反应中CO₂作为氧化剂的作用机制，并提出了研究展望。     

Halogen effect on tandem [4+2] cycloaddition/aromatization sequence of allenyl 2-halo-3-vinylcyclohex-2-enyl ether

Steric and enthalpic effects of substituents on diene moieties play a crucial role in intramolecular cycloaddition reactions. Allenyl 2-halogenated-3-vinylcyclohex-2-enyl ethers underwent a tandem [4+2] cycloaddition/aromatization reaction to afford the corresponding tetrahydro-3H-naphtho[1,8-bc]furan compound in high yield.