Research on nitrogen heterocyclic compounds. XV. Synthesis of 1H,4H-pyrazolo[4,3f]pyrrolo[1,2-a][1,4]diazepine derivatives

The synthesis of derivatives of 1H,4H-pyrazolo[4,3-f]pyrrolo[1,2-a][1,4]diazepine, a new tricyclic nitrogen-containing nucleus is reported. Condensation of arylaldehydes with 4-aminomethyl-1-phenyl-5-(1-pyrryl)pyrazole afforded the title compounds. Bischler-Napieralski intramolecular cyclization of 4-acetamidomethyl-1-phenyl-5-(1-pyrryl)pyrazole was also studied. The reaction led to 6-methyl-1-phenyl-1H,4H-pyrazolo[4,3-f]pyrrolo[1,2-a][1,4]diazepine or alternatively to 4-chloromethyl-1-phenyl-5-(1-pyrryl)pyrazole depending on the solvent used.     

Tautomerism of Aza heterocycles: V. Structure of the spontaneous transformation products of 5-methyl-2-phenyl-3,3a,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-2H-pyrazolo-[4,3-c]pyridin-3-one in crystal and solution

5-Methyl-2-phenyl-3,3a,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-2H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridin-3-one exists as zwitterion with a proton localized on the nitrogen atom of the piperidine ring and negative charge delocalized over the pyrazololate fragment. The compound is stable in crystal but ustable in solution. Its chromatographic purification and attempts to recrystallize or synthesize by condensation of phenylhydrazine with alkyl 1-methyl-4-oxopiperidin-3-carboxylate on heating in alcohols or benzene lead to the formation of a complex mixture of products. Among these products, we isolated and identified 3a,3a′-methylenebis(5-methyl-2-phenyl-3,3a,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-2H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridin-3-one), 1-methyl-3-(2-phenylhydrazinylidene)pyrrolidin-2-one, and 5-methyl-2-phenyl-3,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridine. The structure of methyl 3-(2-phenylhydrazinylidene)-4,5-dihydro-3H-pyrrole-2-carboxylate and 3a,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-3,3a,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-2H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridin-3-one was proved by NMR spectroscopy. 3a,5-Dimethyl-2-phenyl-3,3a,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-2H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridin-3-one was isolated as hydrochloride hydrate whose structure was determined by X-ray analysis.     

Acyclo analogs of formycin a

Starting from 7-chloro-3-methyl-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidine ( 1 ) by reaction with methanol/hydrogen chloride, subsequent methylation and reaction with N-bromosuccinimide 3-bromomethyl-7-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidine ( 6 ) is prepared. Treatment with ethylene glycol in the presence of potassium carbonate/potassium iodide and subsequent reaction with ethanolic ammonia afforded 7-amino-3-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidine ( 11 ) an acyclo analog of formycin A.     

Synthesis and reactivity of 3-amino-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridin-4(5H)-ones: development of a novel kinase-focussed library

3-Amino-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridin-4(5H)-ones represent a potentially attractive heteroaromatic scaffold for drug-discovery chemistry. In particular, the arrangement of hydrogen bond donor and acceptor groups in the bicyclic core can fulfil the requirements for ATP competitive binding to kinase enzymes. Efficient and regioselective routes from simple starting materials to novel functionalised 3-amino-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridin-4(5H)-ones and related 3-amino-2H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridines were explored and adapted for parallel synthesis, resulting in a library of compounds suitable for screening against kinases and other cancer drug targets. Methods for substituent variation at five distinct positions around the bicyclic core were devised to generate sets of compounds containing two- or three-point diversity.     

Synthesis of trans 8-substituted-6-phenyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-3H-pyrazolo [4,3-f]isoquinolines using a Pictet-Spengler approach

In the following communication we report two complementary approaches for the synthesis of trans 8-substituted-6-phenyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-3H-pyrazolo[4,3-f]isoquinolines. The first method, directly from α-methyl substituted indazole ethanamines, was successful but had limited substrate scope. The second method utilised a modified Pictet-Spengler cyclisation reaction on an aniline substrate followed by late stage construction of the indazole ring and was more versatile in terms of substrate scope.     

Synthesis of 8-substituted-6-phenyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-3H-pyrazolo[4,3-f]isoquinolines using Pictet-Spengler and Bischler-Napieralski cyclisation methods

In the following communication we report routes for the synthesis of a set of 8-substituted-6-phenyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-3H-pyrazolo[4,3-f]isoquinolines. Pictet-Spengler and Bischler-Napieralski methodologies were employed on the relevant indazole precursors and the merits of the two cyclisation reactions for preparing these structures were assessed.     

Iodocyclization of 6-allylamino-4,5-dihydropyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidines

6-Allylamino-1-R-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidines treated with iodine in the presence of potassium carbonate are converted into 6-allylamino-1-R-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidines that at further reaction with iodine undergo the cyclization into 6-iodomethyl-1-R-1,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo [1,2-a]pyrazolo[3,4-d]-pyrimidin-5-ium iodide of a linear structure. In the absence of potassium carbonate alongside the mentioned linear products 8-iodo-methyl-1-R-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazolo[4,3-e] pyrimidin-9-ium iodides of an angular structure have been obtained.     

About the structure of two isomeric pyrazoloquinolines

Several structures are possible for the pyrazoloquinolines, formed in the Skraup synthesis from 5- or 6-aminoindazole. By nmr spectroscopic examination in the presence of shift reagents it was possible to assign the correct structures for both products, i.e., the angular 1H-pyrazolo-[3,4-f]quinoline ( 4 ) and 3H-pyrazolo[4,3-f]quinoline ( 2 ).     

Action of HCl on 3-hydroxypyrazolo(iso)quinolines to give 1-chloropyrazoles: evidence for an addition–elimination mechanism by ab initio calculations in gas phase and water

 Addition–elimination reactions involving a nucleophile and a remote leaving group [S^H _N(AE)^tele] are well-known under basic conditions, especially amongst electron-poor six-membered heterocycles, but are less commonly encountered for five-membered heterocycles and are rare under acidic conditions. Concentrated HCl converts 1-hydroxy-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-c] isoquinoline and 1-hydroxy-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-c]quinoline into 3-chloro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-c]isoquinoline and 3-chloro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-c]quinoline, respectively. However, apparently neither the isomeric 1-hydroxy-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c](iso)-quinolines nor the parent 1-hydroxypyrazole undergo this reaction. Additionally, all these systems are refractory under basic conditions. We present a plausible mechanism for the reaction, involving the 3-addition of Cl^- to the diprotonated heterocycle, followed by the elimination of water. Calculations of the initial transition states and intermediates, using optimisation at B3LYP/6-311+G(d,p), including thermochemistry [HF/6-31+G(d)], and single-point Poisson–Boltzmann self-consistent reaction field determination of the free energy of solvation (Jaguar Poisson–Boltzmann self-consistent reaction field), support this mechanism and reproduce the observed order of reactivity, the addition step being 2–4 kcal less favourable for the isomeric 1-hydroxy-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c](iso)quinolines and provide a rationalisation for the role of strong acid. Received: 27 June 2002 / Accepted: 6 September 2002 / Published online: 14 February 2003     

Heterocyclic systems. VIII. synthesis of 1H,4H-pyrazolo[4,3-f]pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepine derivatives

The synthesis of the unknown title Compounds is described. The preparation involves intramolecular acylation of 3-[1-phenyl-5-(1-pyrryl)pyrazol-4-yl]propanoic acid 9 to the tricyclic ketone 10 , which was then transformed into 1H,4H-pyrazolo[4,3-f]pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepine 12 and its dihydro derivative 13 by reductive procedures.     

Synthesis of pyrazolo[4,3-d]oxazoles

1-Phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone-4-oxime reacted with benzylamine, methylamine, methyl- and ethyl ioides to give 3-methyl-1,5-diphenyl-1H-, 3-methyl-1-phenyl-1H- and 3,5-dimethyl-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]oxazoles I, II. The structure of I was elucidated authentically through other routes by interaction of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4,5-dioxopyrazolone with benzylamine and/or benzaldehyde and ammonium acetate. Various 3-meth-yl-5-aryl-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]oxazoles IV were synthesized by the reaction of 4,5-dioxopyrazolone with aromatic aldehydes in the presence of ammonium acetate. Also, the structure of I was elucidated authentically via other routes by the reaction of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-imino-5-pyrazolone with each of benzylcyanide, benzylamine, benzaldehyde and benzalaniline.     

Synthesis of pyrazolo[4,3-e][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-c]pyrimidines

Starting from 1,5-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ones, a synthesis pathway to the tricyclic pyrazolo[4,3-e][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-c]pyrimidines is described. Reaction of 1,5-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[3,4-d] pyrimidin-4-ones with phosphoryl chloride afforded the corresponding 4-chloro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidines. Treatment of these compounds with hydrazine hydrate at reflux temperature gave the hydrazino derivatives, which were subsequently cyclized to the titled compounds on heating with orthoesters in ethanol.     

New access to the 1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridine core from bis-acetylenic-N-benzoylhydrazones

1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridines were obtained from bis-acetylenic-N-benzoylhydrazones using aqueous ammonia.     

The synthesis of derivatives of new tetracyclic heterocyclic systems pyrazolo-bis-azolopyridazines

The synthesis of new tetracyclic systems and new stable tautomers of known systems 11H- 13 and 10H-imidazo[1, 2-b]pyrazolo[4, 3-d]-s-triazolo[3, 4-f]pyridazine 16 , 9H-pyrazolo[3, 4-d]bis-s-triazolo[4, 3-6:5′,1-f]-pyridazine 15 , 10H-pyrazolo[3, 4-d]bis-s-triazolo[4, 3-b:3′,4′-f]pyridazine 17 , and 10H-pyrazolo[4, 3-d)bis-s-triazolo[4, 3-6:5′,1′-f]pvridazine 18 is described.     

One-pot synthesis of novel 1,2,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridine-3,4(5H)-diones

A facile synthesis of novel 1,2,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridine-3,4(5H)-diones has been achieved. The operationally simple procedure, using readily available intermediates, allows for rapid derivatisation of the pharmacophore with alkyl, aryl and heteroaryl substituents.     

Synthesis of pyrazolo[4,3-<Emphasis Type="Italic">e</Emphasis>][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>]pyrimidines

Starting from 1,5-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ones, a synthesis pathway to the tricyclic pyrazolo[4,3-e][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-c]pyrimidines is described. Reaction of 1,5-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[3,4-d] pyrimidin-4-ones with phosphoryl chloride afforded the corresponding 4-chloro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidines. Treatment of these compounds with hydrazine hydrate at reflux temperature gave the hydrazino derivatives, which were subsequently cyclized to the titled compounds on heating with orthoesters in ethanol. Correspondence: Abolghasem Davoodnia, Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch, Mashhad 91735-413, Iran.     

Nitropyrazoles

A method of synthesizing nitro derivatives of lH,4H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyrazole is developed, and some of its transformations are studied. 3-Methyl-6-nitro-, 3-carboxy(methoxy-carbonyl, carbamoyl)-6-nitro-, 3-amino-6-nitro-, 3-nitro-, 3,6-dinitro-, 1,4-diacetonyl-3,6-dinitro-, and lH,4H-3-aminopyrazolo[4,3-c]pyrazoles were obtained from 1H,4H-3 -methylpyrazolo[4,3-c]pyrazole. Unsubstituted 1H,4H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyrazole, the first member of this series, was obtained for the first time. The compounds prepared were characterized by¹H,¹³C,¹⁴N, and¹⁵N NMR spectroscopy. NH-Acidity and basicity of the series of pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyrazoles synthesized is studied and the effect of the fused pyrazole ring on these properties is examined.Deceased March 18, 1989.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 6, pp. 1108–1113, June, 1993.     

Synthesis and anticonvulsant activities of 5-(2-Chlorophenyl)-7H-pyrido[4,3-f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepines

A group of 5-(2-chlorophenyl)-10-(substituted)-7H-pyrido[4,3-f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepines 7a-c were synthesized by the acid catalyzed reaction of 5-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydrazino-3H-pyrido[3,4-e]-[1,4]diazepine ( 6 ) with either trimethyl orthoformate, triethyl orthoacetate or triethyl orthobenzoate, respectively. 5-(2-Chlorophenyl)-7H-pyrido[4,3-f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine ( 7a ) and 5-(2-chlo-rophenyl)-10-methyl-7H-pyrido[4,3-f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine ( 7b ) exhibited good anticonvulsant activity in the subcutaneous metrazol anticonvulsant screen which serves as a model for absence (petit mal) epilepsy.     

The synthesis and transformations of 9H-imidazo[1,2-b]pyrazolo[4,3-d]-pyridazine and 9H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]-s-triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazine derivatives

The nucleophilic and electrophilic substitutions of 6-substituted 9,9-dimethyl-9H-imidazo[1,2-b]pyrazolo- [4,3-d]pyridazines 2 , nucleophilic substitutions of 6-substituted 9,9-dimethyl-9H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]-s-triazolo- [4,3-b]pyridazines 7 and some other transformations to give compounds 3 and 8 , respectively, were studied. It was shown that both heterocyclic systems are stable under the conditions employed in these transformations.     

Indium(III)chloride catalyzed synthesis of novel 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-5,10-diones and 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyridazine-5,8-diones under solvent-free condition

An efficient, inexpensive and environmentally friendly synthesis of novel 3-amino-2-benzoyl-1-aryl-1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-5,10-dione and 3-amino-2-benzoyl-1-aryl-1H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyridazine-5,8-dione derivatives has been developed via one-pot three-component reaction of phthalhydrazide or maleic hydrazide, aldehydes and arylacetonitrile in the presence of catalytic amount of InCl₃ as a Lewis acid catalyst under solvent-free conditions. The most important features of the present protocol are mild reaction conditions, short reaction times, high yields, and a wide range of functional group tolerance.