Tf_2O-TMDS combination for the direct reductive transformation of secondary amides to aldimines,aldehydes, and/or amines

The direct partial reduction of highly stable secondary amides to more reactive aldimines and aldehydes is a challenging yet highly demanding transformation. In this context, only three methods have been reported. We report herein an improved version of the Charette's method. Our protocol consists of activation of secondary amides with triflic anhydride/2-fluoropyridine,and partial reduction of the resulting intermediates with 1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane(TMDS), which delivered aldimines or aldehydes upon acidic hydrolysis. Aromatic amides were reduced to the corresponding aldimines in 85%–100% NMR yields,and yields(NMR) from aliphatic amides were 72%–86%. Acidic hydrolysis of the aldimine intermediates afforded, in one-pot,the corresponding aldehydes in 80%–96% yields. A simple protocol was established to isolate labile aldimines in pure form in92%–96% yields. The improved method gave generally higher yields as compared to the known ones, and features the use of cheaper and more atom-economical TMDS as a chemoselective reducing agent. In addition, a convenient extraction protocol has been established to allow the isolation of amines, which constitutes a mild method for the N-deacylation of amides, another highly desirable transformation. The extended method retains the advantages of the original method of Charette in terms of mild conditions, good functional group tolerance, and excellent chemoselectivity.     

Eco-friendly synthesis of benzimidazole derivatives using solid acid scolecite catalyst

<正>A series of benzimidazole derivatives were synthesized expeditiously in good yields by condensation of 1,2-diaminobenzene and aromatic aldehydes in the presence of modified scolecite catalyst.The world wide availability,easy handling and reusability of catalyst,higher yields and shorter reaction times are the advantages of the present method.     

Regioselective iodination of aromatic compounds with potassium iodide in the presence of benzyltriphenylphosphonium perchlorate

A simple and efficient method for the selective iodination of various aromatic compounds by using potassium iodide in the presence of benzyltnphenylphosphonium perchlorate,is reported.This method provides several advantages such as good selectivity between ortho and para positions of aromatic compounds and high yields of the products.     

Solvent-free synthesis of substituted thiopyrans via multicomponent reactions of α-haloketones

A straightforward and efficient method for the synthesis of thiopyran derivatives via three-component reaction of alkyl propiolate, benzoylisothiocyanate or its derivatives and α-haloketones in the presence of triphenylphosphine under solvent-free conditions at 70℃ without using any catalyst is reported, The method offers several advantages including high yields of products and an easy work-up procedure.     

A Novel Reductive Cyclization of o-Nitrobenzamides and Ketones Promoted by Low-valent Titanium Reagent

A short and facile synthesis of a series of 1,2-dihydroquiazolin-4(3H)-ones was accomplished in good yields via novel reductive cyclization of o-nitrobenzamides with ketones promoted by TiCI4/Zn system. The structure was established on the basis of elemental analysis, IR,^1H NMR and confirmed by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. This method has the advantages of easily accessible starting materials, convenient manipulation and moderate to high yields.     

Synthesis of Cycloundecanone from Benzimidazole Methiodide Salt

Cycloundecanone has been synthesized in several ways. Fawcett et al. prepared cycloundecanone by the reduction of Z-hydroxycycloundecanone'. Ruzicka et al. reported thesynthesis of cycloundecanone by the pyrolysis of the thorium salt of dodecanedioic acid=.Schank and Eistert synthesized cycloundecanone by ring contraction ofcyclododecanone'.Garbisch et al. improved the ring contraction reaction in over-all yields consistentlyranging between 85 and 90%'. Garbisch's method gave higher yields a…     

Synthesis of the 1,3-oxathiolanes using asymmetrically oxiranes

An efficient synthesis of 1,3-oxathiolane-2-imin derivatives is described via one-pot reaction between arylisothiocyanats, asymmetrically substituted oxiranes and catalytic amount of methanol.The mild reaction conditions and high yields of the products exhibit the good synthetic advantage of this method.     

A Simple and Highly Efficient Preparation of Structurally Diverse Arylβ-diketoacids as HIV-1 Integrase Inhibitors

In order to provide a facile and practical access to structurally diverse aryl β-diketoacids, An improved and highly efficient oxalylation method was developed which employed commercially available and cheap reagents. The oxalylation of aryl methyl ketones, the key step to construct the pharmacophore of aryl β-diketoacids, was considerably facilitated by a new combination of dimethyl oxalate as an oxalic source and sodium tert-butoxide as a base. A wide variety of aryl β-diketoacids bearing different functional groups can be prepared rapidly in high yields at room temperature with this method, which has significant advantages over the previously reported procedures in a wider application range, much less amount of reagents, pretty higher yields and quite shorter reaction time. The bis-aryldiketoacids 3k and 31, readily prepared by this method, displayed interesting and promising inhibitory activities against HIV-1 integrase and HIV-1 replication in cells.     

Transformation of Oximes and Alcohols to Carbonyl Compounds Using Amberlite IRA-400 Supported Chromic Acid in the Presence of Zirconium Tetrachloride

A wide variety of oximes and alcohols were efficiently converted to their corresponding aldehydes and ketones in good to excellent yields using amberlite IRA-400 supported chromic acid in the presence of zirconium tetrachloride in refluxing acetonitrile-H2O. Selective oxidation of oximes and alcohols in the presence of other functional groups such as acetal, hydrazone, aldehyde, ether and alkene can be considered as a noteworthy advantage of this method. A wide variety of oximes and alcohols were efficiently converted to their corresponding aldehydes and ketones in good to excellent yields using amberlite IRA-400 supported chromic acid in the presence of zirconium tetrachloride in refluxing acetonitrile-H2O. Selective oxidation of oximes and alcohols in the presence of other functional groups such as acetal, hydrazone, aldehyde, ether and alkene can be considered as a noteworthy advantage of this method.     

碘催化的亚胺Diels-Alder反应：有效地合成四氢喹啉衍生物

Iodine was found to be an efficient catalyst for the imino Diels-Alder reaction of N-arylimine with enol ethers toprovide tetrahydroquinolines in good yields.The influence of the loading of iodine,reaction solvent,the structure ofimine and enol ethers was studied.One pot synthesis of tetrahydroquinolines from aldehyde,aniline and enol etherscatalyzed by iodine was also applicable and provided tetrahydroquinolines in comparable yields.Mild reaction con-ditions,facile experimental procedure,low price of iodine and good yield of products render this new method at-tractive for practical synthesis of many tetrahydroquinoline derivatives.     

P2O5/SiO2 as an Efficient Reagent for Selective Deprotection of 1,1‐Diacetates under Solvent‐Free Conditions

A mild and efficient method has been developed for the selective deprotection of 1,1‐diacetates of aldehydes in excellent yields by means of the P₂O₅/SiO₂ reagent. Advantages of this method are the use of inexpensive and selective reagent, with high yields in simple operation, and short reaction time under solvent‐free conditions.     

FeCl3-SiO2 as a reusable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles via [2+3] cycloaddition of nitriles and sodium azide

An efficient method for the preparation of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazole derivatives is reported using FeCl₃-SiO₂ as an effective heterogeneous catalyst. This method has the advantages of high yields, simple methodology, and easy work-up. The catalyst can be recovered by simple filtration and reused delivering good yields.     

A facile and efficient method for synthesis of β-iodocarboxylates from terminal epoxides

A facile and efficient method has been developed for synthesis of β-iodocarboxylates in the presences of Ph₃P/I₂. Starting from epoxides, a series of β-iodocarboxylate compounds can be directly obtained in toluene media with excellent yields. Moreover, the method was successfully applied for the late-stage modification of natural products, such as isosteviol and vincamine derivatives, achieving the corresponding β-iodocarboxylates in good yields.     

PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE-MONTMORILLONITE K-10 AS CATALYST FOR THE PREPARATION OF 1,1-DIACETATES UNDER SOLVENT-FREE CONDITIONS

A facile and efficient method for the preparation of 1,1-diacetates of aldehydes is improved. P₂O₅/montmorillonite K10 catalyzed 1,1-diacetates formation from aldehydes in dry media. Both aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes gave high yields (70–95%) of the corresponding 1,1-diacetates. Advantages of this method are the use of an inexpensive and selective catalyst, with high yields in simple operation and short reaction time under solvent-free conditions.     

Synthesis of diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) derivatives comprising bithiophene moieties

Herein we disclose an easily applicable method for the synthesis of diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) derivatives comprising bithiophene moieties, with different substituents on the nitrogen atoms (Me, n-octyl, 3,5-di-tert-butylbenzyl, Boc) and on the thiophene rings (C₆H₁₃, C₁₂H₂₅), in good yields and purities. A comparison is made between the previously described method from literature and our more efficient approach regarding number of steps, overall yields and ease of synthesis and purification.     

Novel ionic liquid supported on Fe3O4 nanoparticles as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of new chromenes

An efficient procedure for the synthesis of new chromenes by the multicomponent reaction of aldehydes, 4‐hydroxycoumarin and 2‐hydroxynaphthalene‐1,4‐dione in the presence of an ionic liquid supported on Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles is described. The ionic liquid supported on Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles as a magnetic catalyst gives products in high yields. Significant features of this method are: short reaction times, excellent yields, green method and use of an effective catalyst that can be recovered and reused many times without loss of its catalytic activity.     

Systematic study of lanthanoid endohedral metallofullerenes: Production yields, HPLC retention time and reactor irradiation effects

We made systematic studies of lanthanoid metallofullerenes on the following three properties using the radiochemical method: (1) the relative production yields of metallofullerene species, (2) variation of the HPLC retention time among M(III)@C₈₂ species, and (3) the effects of the reactor irradiation on the survival yields of each metallofullerene species. The production yields of M@C₈₂ relative to La@C₈₂ were found to decrease as the atomic number of M became larger and as the number of atom ratio, M/C, in the carbon rod became larger. On the other hand, the production yields of M₁M₂@C₈₂, relative to that of LuM@C₈₂ were found to increase for the larger atomic number. The retention time for the M(III)@C₈₂ species in the Buckyprep column was found to become slightly longer for the larger atomic number but it becomes abruptly larger for Gd, and Tb by about 5%. The overall effects of the reactor irradiation on the survival yields (or retention yields) of M@C₈₂ species were found to be (19.7±2.1)%.     

Ceric Ammonium Nitrate Catalyzed Oxidation of Aldehydes and Alcohols

A variety of aromatic, aliphatic and conjugated aldehydes and alcohols were transformed to the corresponding carboxylic acids and ketones with a quantitative conversion in high yields with 70% t‐BuOOH solution in water in the presence of catalytic amounts of ceric ammonium nitrate [Ce(NH₄)₂(NO₃)₆] (CAN) under room temperature conditions. The scope of our catalytic system is applicable for a wide range of aromatic, conjugated and aliphatic substrates. These aldehydes were converted to the corresponding carboxylic acids in good isolated yields in reasonable times. This method possesses a wide range of capabilities since it can be used with other functional groups which may not tolerate oxidative conditions, involves fairly simple method for work‐up, exhibits chemoselectivity and proceeds under ambient conditions. The resulting products are obtained in good yields within reasonable time.     

Constructing catalyst knowledge networks from catalyst big data in oxidative coupling of methane for designing catalysts

Designing high performance catalysts for the oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) reaction is often hindered by inconsistent catalyst data, which often leads to difficulties in extracting information such as combinatorial effects of elements upon catalyst performance as well as difficulties in reaching yields beyond a particular threshold. In order to investigate C₂ yields more systematically, high throughput experiments are conducted in an effort to mass-produce catalyst-related data in a way that provides more consistency and structure. Graph theory is applied in order to visualize underlying trends in the transformation of high-throughput data into networks, which are then used to design new catalysts that potentially result in high C₂ yields during the OCM reaction. Transforming high-throughput data in this manner has resulted in a representation of catalyst data that is more intuitive to use and also has resulted in the successful design of a myriad of catalysts that elicit high C₂ yields, several of which resulted in yields greater than those originally reported in the high-throughput data. Thus, transforming high-throughput catalytic data into catalyst design-friendly maps provides a new method of catalyst design that is more efficient and has a higher likelihood of resulting in high performance catalysts.

Catalyst data created through high-throughput experimentation is transformed into catalyst knowledge networks, leading to a new method of catalyst design where successfully designed catalysts result in high C₂ yields during the OCM reaction.