Synthesis of 1,2′- and 1,3′-bipyrroles from 2- and 3-nitropyrroles

1,2′- and 1,3′-Bipyrroles, which are attractive precursors for the synthesis of bipyrrole-based natural products, are synthesized in one-pot from 2- and 3-nitropyrroles by a sequential nitro group reduction—Paal-Knorr pyrrole synthesis.     

A new route to 2,2′,3,3′-tetrasubstituted binaphthyls

Based on an ortho-lithiation protocol of 2,2′-dibromo-1,1′-binaphthyl four tetrasubstituted binaphthyls, 2,2′-dibromo-3,3′-diiodo-, 3,3′-dibromo-2,2′-diiodo-, 2,2′,3,3′-tetrabromo-, and 2,2′,3,3′-tetraiodo-1,1′-binaphthyls have been prepared in excellent yield which in turn proved to be versatile key intermediates in the synthesis of various 2,2′,3,3′-tetrasubstituted 1,1′-binaphthyl derivatives.     

An efficient synthesis of 5,5′-diaryl-2,2′-bichalcophenes

A convenient and high yielding synthesis of 5,5′-diaryl-2,2′-bichalcophenes (furans, thiophenes, and selenophenes) by the hexabutylditin-mediated homocoupling of 5-bromochalcophenes is described. This approach has been applied to the synthesis of the blue-light-emitting compound 5,5′-bis(4-aminophenyl)-2,2′-bifuryl (PFDA).     

Synthesis and structural characterization of novel bridged platinum(II) biscarbene complexes

Novel bridged platinum(II) biscarbene complexes are reported: 1,1′-dimethyl-3,3′-methylene-4-diimidazolin-2,2′-diylidene platinum(II) (3) and 1,1′-dimethyl-3,3′-ethylene-4-diimidazolin-2,2′-diylidene platinum(II) complexes 4 are directly accessible in high yields starting from platinum halides. The one-pot synthesis obviates the need for multi-step reactions via metal precursors or free carbenes. An X-ray crystal structure of 1,1′-dimethyl-3,3′-methylene-4-diimidazolin-2,2′-diylidene platinum(II) dibromide (3b) confirmed the structural similarity to the known corresponding palladium complexes. Since free 1,1′-di-R-3,3′-methylene-4-diimidazolin-2,2′-diylidenes are only available in low yields this synthetic route provides an easy access to the corresponding carbene complexes.     

6,6′-Dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine-4-ester: A pivotal synthon for building tethered bipyridine ligands

We describe an efficient and scalable synthesis of 4-carbomethoxy-6,6′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine starting from easily available substituted 2-halopyridines and based on the application of modified Negishi cross-coupling conditions. This compound is a versatile starting material for the synthesis of 4-functionalized 2,2′-bipyridines bearing halide, alcohol, amine, and other functionalities, suitable for conjugation to biological material (2a-c, 3a-g). The utility of this compound in the construction of more complex architectures was further demonstrated by the synthesis of two bifunctional lanthanide chelators; an open chain ligand based on one 2,2′-bipyridine unit and a cryptand based on three 2,2′-bipyridine units [N₂(bpy)₃COOMe]. In the field of luminophoric biolabels, the photophysical properties of the corresponding Eu(III) cryptate are reported.     

The first approach to optically active 2,2′-bipyridine alkyl sulfoxides

The synthesis of 6,6′-bis(alkylsulfanyl)-2,2′-bipyridines and their asymmetric oxidation to non-racemic 2,2′-bipyridine alkyl sulfoxides using either (+)-(8,8-dichlorocamphorylsulfonyl)oxaziridine or a modified Sharpless reagent is reported.     

Synthesis and non-linear optical and redox properties of 6-nitro-6′-piperidyl-2,2′-bisbenzothiazole: a new type of push-pull molecules

The present paper describes the synthesis, the non-linear optical and redox properties of 6-nitro-6′-piperidyl-2,2′-bisbenzothiazole, the first described member of a new family of push-pull structures based in the 2,2′-bisbenzothiazole.     

New Pd-NHC-complexes for the Mizoroki-Heck reaction

The synthesis and structural characterization of novel chelating N-aryl substituted palladium(II)-biscarbene-complexes is reported: 1,1′-bis(4-bromophenyl)-3,3′-methylene-diimidazoline-2,2′-diylidene-palladium(II)-dibromide, 1,1′-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-3,3′-methylene-diimidazoline-2,2′-diylidene-palladium(II)-dibromide and 1,1′-bis(4-n-butoxyphenyl)-3,3′-methylenediimidazoline-2,2′-diylidene-palladium(II)-dibromide have been synthesized in good yields. The catalytic activity of these 1,1′-aryl-3,3′-methylenediimidazoline-2,2′-diylidene-palladium(II)-dihalogenide complexes was tested for the Mizoroki-Heck reaction in comparison to 1,1′-(bis)methyl-3,3′-methylenediimidazoline-2,2′-diylidene-palladium(II)-dihalogenide complexes and to 1,1′-bis(phenyl)-3,3′-methylene-diimidazoline-2,2′-diylidene-palladium(II)-dibromide. The activity of the aryl substituted catalysts is significantly higher compared to the methyl substituted NHC complexes. They also allow the coupling of arylchlorides with olefins.     

A convenient synthesis of 6,6′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine-4-ester and its application to the preparation of bifunctional lanthanide chelators

We describe a convenient scalable synthesis of 4-carbomethoxy-6,6′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine based on the application of modified Negishi cross-coupling conditions. The use of this building block in the preparation of a number of dissymmetrically 6,6′-trisubstituted-2,2′-bipyridines and of bifunctional lanthanide chelators is also reported.     

Synthesis and characterization of difunctional blue light-emitting molecules containing hole-transporting triphenylamino units

The synthesis of new difunctional (i.e., light-emitting and hole-transporting) fluorophore molecules, 2,2′-difuryl-4,4′-(N,N,N′,N′-tetraphenyl)diaminobiphenyl and 5,5′-bis(4-N,N′-diphenylaminophenyl)-2,2′-bifuryl, which contain hole-transporting triphenylamino units, are reported. These difunctional molecules emit intense blue photoluminescence and further reveal high HOMO energy values as well as high glass transition temperatures.     

Suzuki arylation at positions 2 and 2 of 1,1-binaphthyls: stereochemical result depending on the sense of polarity of substrates

The first preparation of enantiomerically pure 1,1^′-binaphthyl-2,2^′-diboronic acid (by resolution) is reported. Optimization of the cross-coupling conditions was found to be crucial to achieve good yields in Suzuki arylation in approaches from both 2,2^′-diiodide or 2,2^′-diboronic acid (52-56%, with model p-tolyl reagents). Stereochemical results in these reactions were dramatically different: almost complete racemization starting from the 2,2^′-diiodide versus complete conservation of stereogenic information from the 2,2^′-diboronic acid. This novel synthetic approach, a stereoconservative Suzuki arylation of the diboronic acid, should be a valuable method for the synthesis of a new group of 2,2^′-diarylated (including functionalized) binaphthyl derivatives.     

Synthesis, optical, and electrochemical properties of conjugated oligomers derived from 4-bromo-4-(n-butyl)-2,2-biphenyl

The synthesis, optical, and electrochemical properties of semi-conducting co-oligomers of biphenyl/oligothiophenes and homo-oligophenylenes derived from a precursor 4-bromo-4^′-(n-butyl)-2,2^′-biphenyl, which was synthesized by a direct alkylation from 4,4^′-dibromo-2,2^′-biphenyl using n-butyl lithium, are reported.     

Synthesis of isocorrole and the higher homologues

Bis(azafulvene) derivative of gem-dimethyldipyrrylmethane reacted with 2,2′-bipyrrole under neutral conditions without catalyst to give a mixture of expanded isocorroles in ca. 50% total yields. GPC separation gave eleven porphyrinoids containing 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, and 44 units of pyrrole.     

Synthesis of valuable terpyridine building blocks to generate a variety of metallodendrons by the convergent approach

Efficient strategies for the synthesis of three building-blocks 4′-(functionalized)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine have been developed for the convergent synthesis of metallodendrons; these strategies provide a practical approach for the rational design of highly conjugated metallodendrimers.     

A facile S-transalkylation of 2,2′-bipyridine alkyl sulfides—a new tool for the synthesis of annulated biheterocycles

A simple and efficient synthesis of annulated 2,2′-bipyridinium salts with attached dihydrothiazole or dihydro-1,3-thiazine rings has been developed through tandem S-transalkylation/intramolecular ring closure of 2,2′-bipyridine alkyl sulfides. The structures were confirmed by X-ray crystallographic analysis.     

Towards molecular T-junction relays

The synthesis of a ditopic 2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine ligand and bis-ruthenium(II) complex is described which incorporates in its molecular backbone a light-activated spiropyran moiety.     

5,5′-二甲基-2,2′-二茚满-1,1′,3,3′-四酮的合成及结构表征

本文以4-甲基邻苯二甲酸酐为原料, 成功地合成了5,5′-二甲基-2,2′-二茚满-1,1′,3,3′-四酮(2). 通过元素分析、核磁共振、红外光谱及质谱等测试手段, 确定了化合物2的结构与存在形式, 通过ESR测试发现化合物2具有顺磁性.     

Acid-catalyzed condensation of 2,2′-diamino-1,1′-biaryls for the synthesis of benzo[c]carbazoles

2,2′-Diamino-1,1′-biaryls were found to undergo ring-closure condensation reaction to afford benzo[c]carbazoles in good to excellent yield. Coupled with the synthesis of 2,2′-biaryldiamines from diaryl hydrazides via [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement, it constitutes a new efficient synthetic method for benzo[c]carbazoles and related compounds.     

New C2-symmetry diols accumulating one stereogenic axis and two stereogenic centers

Herein we report a protocol for the enantioselective synthesis of the three stereoisomers of 1,1′-(1,1′-binaphthalene-2,2′-diyl)bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethanol) and their characterization. These compounds, that combine axial and central chirality, might present interesting properties for enantiorecognition. Different reduction processes were applied to racemic and enantiopure 1,1′-(1,1′-binaphthalene-2,2′-diyl)bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethanone) allowing the isolation of the corresponding ketols, 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-[2′-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-1,1′-binaphthalen-2-yl]ethanone, and the named diols.     

One-pot synthesis of 5,5′-dibromo-2,2′-dipyridylacetylene and its boronic acid derivative

5,5′-Dibromo-2,2′-dipyridylacetylene was prepared from 2,5-dibromopyridine and (trimethylsilyl)acetylene via the new one-pot synthesis approach using a regioselective palladium-catalyzed coupling reaction with a 60% yield. Several protocols of lithium-halogen exchange were then attempted to synthesize 6,6′-(1,2-ethynediyl)bis[3-pyridylboronic acid] from 5,5′-dibromo-2,2′-dipyridylacetylene. The former was successfully obtained with a 54% yield by a reverse addition method using toluene and THF and it showed potential as a useful building block for cross-coupling reactions in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds.