Facile intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction of 4-(o-propargyloxy)styrylcoumarins leading to highly fluorescent coumarin-containing polycyclic compounds

The 4-(o-propargyloxy)styrylcoumarins are prepared by the condensation of O-propargylated salicylaldehyde with substituted coumarin-4-acetic acids. The intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction of 4-(o-propargyloxy)styrylcoumarins, without any catalyst gives fused-ring coumarins. The reaction in boiling nitrobenzene leads to aromatization of the initial Diels–Alder adduct and these aromatized products are highly fluorescent.     

Design and synthesis of oxa-bowls via Diels–Alder reaction and ring-rearrangement metathesis as key steps

Ring-rearrangement metathesis of norbornene derivatives prepared by Diels–Alder reaction has been used to design various oxa-bowls. Enyne ring-rearrangement metathesis of norbornene ring systems with propargyl moiety produced diene containing oxa-bowls, suitable for further expansion by Diels–Alder strategy.     

Proline-catalyzed asymmetric Diels–Alder reactions of an o-quinodimethane

Catalytic asymmetric Diels–Alder reaction of α-amino-o-quinodimethane with α,β-unsaturated aldehydes was achieved with high diastereo- and enantioselectivities in the presence of l-proline, which acts as a promoter to generate the quinodimethane from the corresponding precursor as well as a chiral catalyst for the enantioselective Diels–Alder reaction.     

Regioselective route for arylnaphthalene lactones: convenient synthesis of taiwanin C,justicidin E,and daurinol

Arylnaphthalene lactones are natural products which can be isolated from a wide range of plants and have the significant biological activities including cytotoxicity, antimicrobial, diuretic, and ion channel blocking. The drawback of the previous intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction of 3-arylprop-2-ynyl 3-arylpropiolates was to generate two regioisomers of arylnaphthalene lactone without selectivity. Herein, we report a convenient and regioselective synthesis method in which the intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction of an arylalkene–arylalkyne and subsequent DDQ oxidation was used for Type I and Type II arylnaphthalene lactones, respectively. We demonstrated the synthesis of three lignans, taiwanin C (Type I), justicidin E (Type II), and daurinol (Type I and anti-cancer activity).     

Total synthesis of novel bioactive natural product paracaseolide A and analogues: computational evaluation of a ‘proposed’ biomimetic Diels–Alder reaction

A short and generally applicable synthesis of bioactive tetracyclic natural product paracaseolide A has been accomplished employing a ‘proposed’ biomimetic Diels–Alder reaction as the key strategic step. The Diels–Alder precursors for this purpose were readily assembled through a versatile Suzuki coupling on preformed α-halo butenolides. The mechanistic aspects of the ‘putative’ biomimetic Diels–Alder reaction have been probed using computational methods, which suggest that this [4+2]-cycloaddition proceeds through a step-wise process and product profile is thermodynamically governed.     

Synthetic studies directed toward the AB decalin common to HMP-Y1 and hibarimicinone

Efforts toward the synthesis of the decalin ring system common to the hibarimicin shunt metabolite HMP-Y1 and parent aglycone hibarimicinone are reported herein. An intramolecular Diels–Alder cyclization rapidly generated the decalin framework. Two approaches toward completion of the AB decalin were vetted. Incorporation of a phenylsulfonyl leaving group β- to both a ketone and a γ-lactone followed by base-induced elimination of sulfinate led to the undesired α,β-unsaturated lactone. Methanolysis of the γ-lactone followed by elimination produced the unexpected bridged cyclic ether by way of an intramolecular oxy-Michael addition of the endo oriented C13 alcohol.     

One-pot enyne ring-closing metathesis–Diels–Alder reactions for the synthesis of polycyclic sulfamides

Ring-closing metathesis (RCM) and sequential Yb(OTf)₃ promoted Diels–Alder reactions of sulfamide-linked enynes proceeded selectively in one-pot to afford a series of bicyclic and tricyclic sulfamides. Excellent levels of diastereoselectivity are observed for the cycloaddition step, with only the endo-adducts being isolated. The protocol was further extended to incorporate a one-pot RCM–cross metathesis (CM)–Diels–Alder sequence, permitting rapid access to high levels of molecular complexity from simple and easily accessible precursors.     

Synthesis of hexahydroisoindole-3a-carboxylates by IMDA reaction of Morita–Baylis–Hillman adduct-derived dienes bearing a Z-alkenyl tether

An intramolecular Diels–Alder (IMDA) reaction of Morita–Baylis–Hillman adduct-derived dienes bearing a Z-alkenyl dienophile tether afforded hexahydroisoindole-3a-carboxylates in excellent yields and stereoselectivity.     

Diastereoselective synthesis of highly substituted polycyclic scaffolds via a one-pot four-step tandem catalytic process

A rapid and diastereoselective synthesis of highly substituted aminobicyclo[4.3.0]nonanes and bicyclo[4.4.0]decanes from alkyne derived allylic alcohols has been developed using a one-pot multi-bond forming tandem catalytic process. Overman rearrangement of the allylic trichloroacetimidates was followed by a ring closing enyne metathesis/cross metathesis sequence of reactions, in which both steps were catalysed by Grubbs second generation catalyst. The resulting exo-diene was then subjected to a hydrogen bonding directed Diels–Alder reaction forming an endo-adduct as a single diastereomer. Variation of the cross metathesis partner and dienophile allowed examination of the scope of this one-pot process and the preparation of a diverse series of highly substituted polycyclic scaffolds.     

Synthesis of isoquinolines through the coupling of Fischer carbene complexes with o-alkynylpyridine carbonyl derivatives

The reaction of Fischer carbene complex with o-alkynylpyridine carbonyl derivatives has been investigated. This involves the generation of furo[3,4-c]pyridine as transient intermediates through the coupling of o-alkynylpyridine carbonyl derivatives with carbene complex and subsequent Diels–Alder trapping with suitable dienophiles resulted in the formation of isoquinoline derivatives and the entire sequence can be run in one pot. When an olefinic tether was present, intramolecular Diels–Alder cycloaddition occurred followed by ring opening to yield tricyclic alcohols.     

Synthesis of isoindolinones via inverse-electron demand Diels–Alder cycloadditions

A new synthetic method has been developed for the synthesis of 2,4,5-substituted isoindolinones by means of intramolecular inverse-electron demand Diels–Alder cycloaddition reactions of substituted pyridazines. By taking advantage of the inherent reactivity of an intermediate chloropyridazine, a diverse set of analogues were prepared from common reagents and intermediates.     

Synthesis of substituted fused pyridines, pyrazines and pyrimidines by sequential Ugi/inverse electron demand Diels–Alder transformations

The synthesis of all four regioisomers of fused pyrrolidino-pyridines in a one-pot two-step sequential Ugi-inverse electron demand Diels–Alder reaction is described. Fused pyrrolidino-pyrazines, pyrrolidino-pyrimidines and azepinone pyridines can also be obtained in consecutive synthetic sequences.     

Stereoselective synthesis of α-methylenecyclopentenones via a Diels–Alder/retro-Diels–Alder protocol

A new procedure for the stereoselective synthesis of cross-conjugated dienones is reported. This method makes use of the Diels–Alder adduct of anthracene and dimethyl fumarate, a precursor to a spirocyclopent-2-enone anthracene adduct as the key intermediate. The addition of propyllithium or octyllithium to the key intermediate followed by a retro-Diels–Alder reaction furnished α-methylenecyclopentenones bearing a γ-propyl or γ-octyl side chain, respectively, in moderate yields and as single geometric isomers.     

Green chemistry for the synthesis of methacrylate-based hydrogels crosslinked through Diels–Alder reaction

This study describes an environmentally friendly and green synthetic approach for the preparation of poly(aminoethylmethacrylate)-based hydrogels crosslinked through Diels–Alder (DA) reaction in water. This “click” reaction offers the possibility of preparing chemically crosslinked hydrogels in the absence of any catalyst, initiator or coupling agent, thus preserving the biocompatibility of the material. The suitable furan diene was obtained by modifying a methacrylate polymer by its reaction with furfural, a first generation compound derived from renewable resources. Methacrylate-based complementary polymeric dienophiles were also prepared by introducing maleimide groups into the structure. The products obtained at different steps were characterized by FTIR, NMR and TGA techniques. The study of the rheological properties of the hydrogels proved the success of this green “click” synthetic strategy confirming the formation of chemically crosslinked networks by the use of the Diels–Alder reaction. Furthermore, SEM studies revealed promising morphological properties of the ensuing hydrogels in terms of biomedical applications.     

Molecular complexity from aromatics. Studies on synthesis of polycyclic system related to crotogoudin

Synthesis of tricyclic systems related to crotogoudin from a simple aromatic precursor has been described. Oxidative dearomatization, tandem retro-Diels–Alder/Diels–Alder reaction and ring-closing metathesis are the key features of our approach.     

Intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction for the synthesis of tetracyclic carbazoles and isocanthines

One pot intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction has been efficiently used as a new route for the synthesis of four tetracyclic carbazoles and four isocanthine analogues where a dialdehyde is utilised as a common intermediate for both the scaffolds. Biological activity was evaluated for some molecules, which demonstrated moderate activity against HeLa cervical cancer cell lines.     

A facile Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons route to 2-quinolones

2-Quinolones are prepared from o-aminophenylketones by N-acylation with phosphonoalkanoylchlorides, followed by an intramolecular Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons olefination. The transformation proceeds under mild conditions, is generally applicable, gives good yields and can be performed either in two steps or as a one-pot reaction.     

Synthesis of the bicyclo[6.2.1]undecane ring system by a solvent-free Diels–Alder reaction

A bicyclo[6.2.1]undecane model compound of the core structure of the biologically active furanoheliangolide sesquiterpene was synthesized. This new and short route was developed by using a solvent-free Diels–Alder reaction between cyclopentadiene and 3-nitro-2-cyclohexenone, followed by simple transformations. Theoretical calculations were performed in order to understand reactivity aspects of the cycloaddition.     

Toward the total synthesis of tetrodotoxin: stereoselective construction of the 7-oxanorbornane intermediate

The stereoselective synthesis of 7-oxanorbornane regarding as a key synthetic intermediate of tetrodotoxin (TTX) is reported. The bicyclo ring bearing various functional groups was successfully elaborated by a furan Diels–Alder (DA) reaction. The stereoselective installation of a quaternary amino carbon center to the DA product was achieved with the Tsuji–Trost allylation. The stereochemistry was unambiguously confirmed with X-ray.     

ortho-Quinodimethane from anthracene epidioxide: Scope of the Diels–Alder reaction and mild preparation of naphthalene derivatives

The thermal isomerisation of anthracene epidioxide 3 has been known to give phenylenedioxy-ortho-quinodimethane 5 as a reactive transient. We presented herein the scope of the Diels–Alder reaction of this transient 5 with some dienophiles. In addition, a mild synthesis of naphthalene derivatives has been developed via base-induced cleavage of the obtained Diels–Alder adducts.