Obtaining 4-vinylphenols by decarboxylation of natural 4-hydroxycinnamic acids under microwave irradiation

4-Vinylphenols, useful compounds for industrial applications, were obtained by decarboxylation of 4-hydroxycinnamic acids under microwave irradiation in the presence of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) as base and basic aluminum oxide as solid support. The reactions were fast (15-30 min). The selective extraction of the final products with ethyl acetate avoids chromatographic purifications. The conversions are quantitative and the yields are satisfactory. Only the unstable 4-vinylcatechol was obtained in moderate yield. This procedure was successfully extended to a natural sample of ferulic acid extracted from wheat bran to get the corresponding 4-vinylguaiacol, a FEMA GRAS (Flavor and Extract Manufacturer's Association; General Regarded as Safe) approved flavoring agent.     

An unusual, mild and convenient one-pot two-step access to (E)-stilbenes from hydroxy-substituted benzaldehydes and phenylacetic acids under microwave activation: a new facet of the classical Perkin reaction

A mild and convenient one-pot two-step synthesis of hydroxystilbenes with trans selectivity has been developed through a modified Perkin reaction between benzaldehydes and phenylacetic acids bearing 4- or 2-hydroxy substitution at the aromatic ring, in the presence of piperidine-methylimidazole and polyethylene glycol under microwave irradiation. The observation of a simultaneous condensation-decarboxylation leading to the unusual formation of hydroxystilbenes in lieu of α-phenylcinnamic acid reveals an interesting facet to the classical Perkin reaction. The developed protocol provides a green alternative to the prevalent methods employing a toxic decarboxylating agent in the form of quinoline/Cu salt, and the requirement for harsh protection-deprotection steps for the synthesis of hydroxylated stilbenes.     

An improved synthesis of substituted benzo[b]thiophenes using microwave irradiation

An easy and high-yielding method for the synthesis of substituted benzo[b]thiophenes using microwave irradiation is described.     

An efficient one-pot, two-step synthesis of 4-substituted 1-heteroarylpiperazines under microwave irradiation conditions

A highly efficient one-pot, two-step microwave procedure has been developed for the synthesis of 4-substituted 1-heteroarylpiperazines. Microwave heating of heteroaryl chlorides with 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) at 160 °C for 15 min yielded 1-heteroaryl-4-(2-chloroethyl)piperazines, which could be further reacted with various nucleophiles, again under microwave irradiation conditions, to give an array of 4-substituted 1-heteroarylpiperazines in good to excellent yields.     

Multicomponent reactions for the synthesis of new 3′-indolyl substituted heterocycles under microwave irradiation

A series of polysubstituted (3′-indolyl)pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine and (3′-indolyl)benzo[h]quinoline derivatives were synthesized via one-pot multicomponent reactions of aldehydes, 3-cyanoacetyl indoles with 5-aminopyrazol or naphthylamine under microwave irradiation. Particularly valuable features of this method include high yields of products, broad substrate scope, short reaction time and straightforward procedure.     

Solvent-free synthesis of 2-amino-4-arylthiazoles under microwave irradiation

2-Amino-4-arylthiazoles were prepared in a one-pot solvent-free procedure by reaction of p-substituted acetophenones with thiourea and iodine under microwave irradiation.     

The mercury-mediated decarboxylation (Pesci reaction) of naphthoic anhydrides investigated by microwave synthesis

The mercury-mediated decarboxylation (Pesci reaction) of several substituted naphthoic anhydrides has been investigated by microwave synthesis. A laboratory microwave reactor was found to be ideal for small-scale preparations of this slow reaction, reducing reaction times from typically four days to less than 1 h for the three-step process. The ionic reaction medium rapidly heated to high temperatures under microwave heating and could be efficiently maintained by low microwave power settings. Generation of stoichiometric CO₂ was safely contained within the reaction tubes. A simplified reaction procedure has been developed. For substituted naphthoic anhydrides, ¹H NMR analysis of the naphthoate ester derivatives indicated no change in the regioisomer ratio compared to previously reported thermal values.     

One-pot synthesis of 5-arylidene-2-imino-4-thiazolidinones under microwave irradiation

A rapid and easy solvent free one-pot synthesis of 5-arylidene-2-imino-4-thiazolidinones by condensation of the thioureas with chloroacetic acid and an aldehyde under microwave-irradiation is described.     

A facile access for the synthesis of some C-2 substituted imidazopyrazines by utilizing the palladium catalyzed Suzuki cross-coupling reaction under microwave irradiation

A rapid, efficient, and facile synthesis of an assortment of C-2 substituted imidazopyrazines has been achieved by utilizing the palladium catalyzed Suzuki cross-coupling of 2-bromo-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyrazine with various boronic acids under microwave irradiation. The utilization of(A-~(ta)phos)_2PdCl_2 as a catalyst in combination with Cs F as base and DME-H_2O(4:1) as the solvent system at 100℃ procured the diaryls in acceptable to excellent yields. Prominent features of this developed methodology include short reaction times, fewer side products, and exceptional tolerance to a wide variety of functional groups.     

Facile and efficient synthesis of quinoline-4-carboxylic acids under microwave irradiation

<正>A facile and efficient method for the preparation of 2-non-substituted quinoline-4-carboxylic acids is described via the Pfitzinger reaction of isatins with sodium pyruvate following consequent decarboxylation under microwave irradiation.     

Mn(III)-Promoted cyclization of substituted thioformanilides under microwave irradiation: a new reagent for 2-substituted benzothiazoles

Manganese triacetate is introduced as a new reagent to replace potassium ferricyanide or bromine for radical cyclization of substituted thioformanilides. 2-Substituted benzothiazoles are generated in 6 min under microwave irradiation.     

An efficient synthesis of 2-aryl-3-methoxy-2-cycloalkenones via Suzuki-Miyaura reaction under microwave irradiation

The Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction of α-bromocycloalkenones with arylboronic acids has been developed by using microwave heating. This method provides a simple and rapid construction of small molecule libraries of α-arylcycloalkenones with high efficiency.     

微波辐射下4-硫胸腺嘧啶核苷的合成研究

提出了一种高效合成3’,5’-O-二乙酰基-4-硫胸腺嘧啶核苷的方法,该方法具有反应时间短、操作简便等优点,目标产物产率可达93.9%以上。以二氧六环做溶剂,反应温度102℃,乙酰化胸腺嘧啶核苷与P2S5的摩尔比为1∶1.2,微波功率700W辐射8分钟,即可高收率得到3’,5’-O-二乙酰基-4-硫胸腺嘧啶核苷。     

Direct synthesis of unprotected 4-aryl phenylalanines via the Suzuki reaction under microwave irradiation

[formula: see text] 4-Aryl phenylalanines were prepared as free amino acids from the Suzuki coupling of 4-borono phenylalanine with aryl halides in high yields within 5-10 min under microwave irradiation.     

Solvent-free synthesis of 4-aryl substituted 5-alkoxycarbonyl-6-methyl-3,4-dihydropyridones under microwave irradiation

4-Aryl substituted 5-alkoxycarbonyl-6-methyl-3,4-dihydropyridones have been prepared in one-pot condensation from Meldrum's acid, methyl acetoacetate and the appropriate benzaldehyde in the presence of ammonium acetate using microwave irradiation without solvent. This rapid method produced pure products in high yields (81-91%) due essentially to a specific non-thermal microwave effect (17-28%) by conventional heating under the same conditions.     

Catalyst-free and solvent-free method for the synthesis of quinoxalines under microwave irradiation

A facile procedure for the synthesis.of quinoxalines is being reported starting from benzil and 1,2-diaminobenzene. Thereactions were carried out catalyst-free, solvent-free and under microwave irradiation conditions in high yield (84-98%) with short time (3-6 rain) and environmental benign, as well as convenient operation. The structures of all the compounds have been confirmed on the basis of their IR, 1H NMR, and/or 13C NMR, mass spectral data.     

Solvent-free and catalyst-free method for the synthesis of 2,4,5-triarylimidazoles under microwave irradiation

A facile procedure for the synthesis of 2,4,5-triarylimidazoles is being reported starting from benzil, aromatic aldehyde and ammonium acetate. The reactions were carried out with catalyst-free, solvent-free and under microwave irradiation conditions in high yield (80–99%) with short time (3–5 min) and environmental benign, as well as convenient operation. The structures of the compounds have been confirmed on the basis of their IR, ¹H NMR, and/or ¹³C NMR, MS, and elemental analyzer.     

Remarkable synergism in methylimidazole-promoted decarboxylation of substituted cinnamic acid derivatives in basic water medium under microwave irradiation: a clean synthesis of hydroxylated (E)-stilbenes

A metal-free protocol for decarboxylation of substituted α-phenylcinnamic acid derivatives in aqueous media is developed, wherein a remarkable synergism between methylimidazole and aq NaHCO₃ in polyethylene glycol under microwave furnished the corresponding para/ortho hydroxylated (E)-stilbenes in a mild and efficient manner. The critical role of water in facilitating the decarboxylation imparts an interesting facet to the synthetic utility of water mediated organic transformations. The developed protocol provides a clean alternative to the hitherto indispensable multistep approaches involving toxic quinoline and a copper salt combination as the common decarboxylating agent.     

A rapid and efficient synthesis of indoloquinolinone and its analogues under microwave irradiation

A rapid and efficient method was established for the synthesis of indoloquinolinone and its analogues using acid-promoted cyclization in the present of PPA. All the reactions were completed in good yields in lOmin under microwave irradiation.     

A study of the reaction of 2-thiazolin-4-ones with some electrophiles under microwave irradiation versus conventional condition

Coupling of 5-dimethylaminomethylene-3-methyl-2-(pyridine-2-ylimino)-thiazolidin-4-one (3) with diazotized methyl anthranilate afforded the 3-methyl-5-(2-methoxycarbonylphenylhydrazono)-2-pyridine-2-ylimino)thiazolidin-4-one (5). Reaction of 2-(arylamino)thiazol-4-ones 1a,b with arylidenemalononitriles under microwave irradiation gave 2-substituted amino-5-arylidenethiazolin-4-ones 9a–f. Alternatively, compound 9 could also be obtained by reacting compound 1 with aromatic aldehydes. Treatment of compound 9 with acetic acid yielded the corresponding thiazolin-2,4-diones 10. However, the reaction of 1 with cyanoacetic acid yielded the corresponding 4-cyanoacetyl derivative 12, in good yield. The ¹H, ¹³C NMR spectra of some representative products and X-ray crystal structure determination are discussed.