Utility of Ketonic Mannich Bases in Synthesis of Some New Functionalized 2‐Pyrazolines

The styryl ketonic Mannich base 2 has been used as a precursor in the synthesis of 2‐pyrazolines having a basic side chain at C‐3 and a phenolic Mannich base at C‐5. Treatment of the bis(styryl ketonic bases) 6a and 8a with phenylhydrazine affords the bis(3‐functionalized 2‐pyrazolines) 7 and 9 . The transamination between the styryl keto base 10 and 4‐aminoantipyrine leads to 12 , which reacts with piperazine to give 13 . N‐Nitrosation of the sec‐Mannich bases 15a – d followed by reductive cyclization affords 2‐pyrazolines 17a – d . The keto base 14b has been used for the synthesis of 2‐pyrazolines having a phenolic Mannich base at C‐3 and its reaction with 3,5‐dimethyl‐1H‐pyrazole affords 23 . The alkylation of 3‐methyl‐1‐phenyl‐2‐pyrazolin‐5‐one with the bis(Mannich base) 25 was investigated.     

Synthesis of novel Mannich bases and hybrid Mannich bases related to isoindolin-1,3-dione

Treatment of isoindolin-1,3-dione ( 1 ) with formalin and the appropriate amine or diamine afforded new N-Mannich bases and bis-(Mannich bases) 2 to 6 . The use of the appropriate hydrazide or dihydrazide as the amine component in the Mannich reaction with 1 led to Mannich bases and bis-(Mannich bases) incorporating a hydrazide moiety. The synthetic potential of sec-Mannich bases as precursors in synthesis of hybrid Mannich bases incorporating 1 was described. The N-alkylation of 1 with ketonic Mannich bases was investigated.     

A Novel Method for Biomimetic Synthesis of Mannich Bases

Since the early studies of Mannich, Mannich reaction has become an important tool for the synthesis of new compounds. Mannich bases can be either directly employed or used as intermediates. In this work, the one‐carbon unit transfer reaction of tetrahydrofolate coenzyme was initiated. 1,3‐Dimethylimidazolidine as a new tetrahydrofolate coenzyme model at formaldehyde oxidation level was used to react with ketone having active hydrogen atoms and amine to give the corresponding Mannich base in good yield by a covert Mannich reaction. A novel method for biomimetic synthesis of various Mannich bases is provided.     

Synthesis and Reactivity of Mannich Bases. XVIII. Reaction of Dithiocarbamic Acid Salts With Mannich Bases Derived from Ortho-Hydroxyacetophenones

The reaction of Mannich bases derived from ortho-hydroxyacetophenones with N,N-dialkyldithiocarbamic acid salts result in the formation of the corresponding dithiocarbamic acid esters via an amine moiety replacement when the process is conducted in cold water. Attempts to carry out the synthesis in refluxing ethanol-water mixture led to the insertion of carbon sulfide at the C—N bond in Mannich bases. N-Aryldithiocarbamic acid salts afforded on reaction with the above-mentioned Mannich bases only bis-(2-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)ethyl)thioethers.     

Pesticidal Mannich Bases Derived from Isatinimines

Mannich bases from isatinimines and isatin hydrazones are synthesized for evaluation of their pesticidal activities. Among all the prepared Mannich bases only N-dimethylaminomethyl-3-(p-bromophenyl)iminoindol-2-one exhibited herbicidal activity in pre- and post-emergent tests.     

Synthesis and Biological Activity of Novel Furan/Thiophene and Piperazine‐Containing (Bis)1,2,4‐triazole Mannich Bases

Series of novel furan/thiophene and piperazine‐containing 1,2,4‐triazole Mannich bases and bis(1,2,4‐triazole) Mannich bases have been conveniently synthesized via Mannich reaction with triazole Schiff bases, various piperazine derivatives, and formaldehyde as intermediates in good yields. Their structures were characterized by melting points, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, IR and elemental analysis. The preliminary bioassay showed that most compounds exhibited significant in vitro and in vivo fungicidal activity against several test plant fungi. Among 32 new compounds, the trifluoromethyl‐containing compounds showed superior activity than the methyl‐containing ones. Several compounds, such as F8 , F9 , F10 , G5 , H7 , H8 , I3 and I4 , were comparable with some commercial fungicides against different fungi during the present study and could be further structurally optimized. Meanwhile, several compounds showed good herbicidal activity against Brassica campestris at 100 µg/mL and KARI inhibitory activity at 200 µg/mL. However, compounds exhibited poor insecticidal activity against oriental armyworm at 200 µg/mL in the preliminary studies. The research results will provide useful information for the design and discovery of new agrochemicals with novel heterocyclic structures.     

Addition of Lithium Reagents of N,N-Dialkylsulfonamides to Mannich Bases

The addition of metallated N,N-dialkyl-sulfonamides 1 to Mannich bases 2, leading to N,N-dialkylamides of 4-(N′,N′-dialkylamino)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylbutanesulfonic acids (4) is described.     

Synthesis of Various Schiff Bases Containing Isoxazole Ring and Their Applications with Thioglycollic Acid and Diverse Phosphorus Reagents

A series of Schiff bases bearing isoxazole and pyrazole rings were synthesized. Application of thioglycollic acid on two selective synthesized Schiff bases afforded the corresponding thiazolidin‐4‐one derivatives. On the other hand, following the multicomponents one‐pot Kabachnik– Fields reaction, the Schiff base generated in situ from 4‐chlorobenzaldehyde and 5‐methyl isoxazol‐3‐amine was trapped by phosphorus reagents to produce the corresponding amino phosphonates in moderate yields. However, the latter products could also be obtained in better yields (≥78%) by directly applying the dialkylphosphites to a selective synthesized Schiff base. Similarly, a series of α‐aminophosphonates could be obtained from 5‐chloro‐3‐methyl‐1H‐pyrazol‐4‐carbaldehyde, 5‐methylisoxazol‐3‐amine, and phosphorus reagents. Moreover, applying hexaalkyl triamido phosphites to the N‐(4‐chlorobenzylidene)‐5‐methylisoxazol‐3‐amine in ethanol afforded methylphosphonic diamide derivatives, whereas N‐((5‐chloro‐3‐methyl‐1H‐pyrazol‐4‐yl)methylene)‐5‐methylisoxazol‐3‐amine underwent dechlorination through reaction with hexaalkyl triamido phosphites to give the respective amine derivatives.     

Organocatalysis by Networks of Cooperative Hydrogen Bonds: Enantioselective Direct Mannich Addition to Preformed Arylideneureas

The concept of noncovalent organocatalysis by means of networks of cooperative hydrogen bonds (NCHB organocatalysis) has been explored. Arylideneureas were chosen as ideal substrates because of their powerful donor–acceptor properties. We have examined their uncatalyzed, direct Mannich reaction with acetoacetates in comparison with that catalyzed by a number of salan derivatives capable of providing a network of cooperative hydrogen bonds. Catalyst D [(R,R)‐N,N′‐bis(salicyl)cyclohexane‐1,2‐diamine] was found to drive the above direct Mannich reaction in an enantioselective manner, thereby allowing the synthesis of several Biginelli dihydropyrimidinones with high enantioselectivity. DFT calculations (B3LYP‐D‐PCM/6‐31+G*//B3LYP/6‐31+G*) revealed that the NCHB organocatalyst lowers the energy barrier of the reaction. The NCHB organocatalysts appear to function as biomimetic catalysts.     

Synthesis and characterization of some N‐mannich bases of [1,2,3]triazoloquinolines

Some novel N‐Mannich bases of [1,2,3]‐triazolo[4,5‐f] and [4,5‐h]quinolines were synthesized following the classical experimental procedure for Mannich base preparation: triazoloquinoline with formaldehyde and secondary amine. Tricyclic nuclei were obtained starting from two protected isomeric amino‐quinolines, which were nitrated, reduced and diazotated. Two N‐anilinomethyltriazoloquinolines were also synthesized via the N‐hydroxymethyl intermediate.     

Oligonucleotide Analogues with Integrated Bases and Backbones. Part 24

Inspection of Maruzen models and force‐field calculations suggest that oligonucleotide analogues integrating backbone and bases (ONIBs) with an aminomethylene linker form similar cyclic duplexes as the analogous oxymethylene linked dinucleosides. The self‐complementary adenosine‐ and uridine‐derived aminomethylene‐linked A*[n ]U dinucleosides 15 – 17 were prepared by an aza‐Wittig reaction of the aldehyde 10 with an iminophosphorane derived from azide 6 . The sequence‐isomeric U*[n ]A dinucleosides 18 – 20 were similarly prepared from aldehyde 3 and azide 12 . The N‐ethylamine 5 , the acetamides 7 and 14 , and the amine 13 were prepared as references for the conformational analysis of the dinucleosides. In contradistinction to the results of calculations, the N‐ethylamine 5 exists as intramolecularly H‐bonded hydroxyimino tautomer. The association in CDCl₃ of these dinucleosides was studied by ¹H‐NMR and CD spectroscopy. The A*[n ]U dinucleosides 16 and 17 associate more strongly than the sequence isomers 19 and 20 ; the cyclic duplexes of 16 form preferentially Watson–Crick‐type base pairs, while 17, 19 , and 20 show both Watson–Crick‐ and Hoogsteen‐type base pairing. The cyclic duplexes of the aminomethylene‐linked dinucleosides prefer a gg‐orientation of the linker. No evidence was found for an intramolecular H‐bond of the aminomethylene group. The CD spectra of 16 and 17 show a strong, those of 19 a weak, and those of 20 almost no temperature dependence.     

Annelated Pyrrolo[1,2‐a][1,4]diazepines in Mannich Reaction

New Mannich bases were synthesized through an interaction of fused pyrrolo[1,2‐a][1,4]diazepines with secondary amines and formaldehyde. The reaction appears to be regioselective, yielding the monosubstituted products bearing N,N‐dialkylaminomethyl group at position 2 of the pyrrolodiazepine moiety.     

四环素C-2位Mannich反应的研究

报道了四环素C-2位与伯胺、仲胺反应形成Mannich碱的简便方法:四环素盐酸盐在甲醇和水溶液中与伯胺反应,生成二级Mannich碱;四环素在叔丁醇中与仲胺反应,生成三级Mannich碱。合成了10个化合物,其中8个未见报道,并对所合成化合物的结构进行了表征。     

Catalytic Asymmetric Phase‐Transfer Michael Reaction and Mannich‐Type Reaction of Glycine Schiff Bases with Tartrate‐Derived Diammonium Salts

Catalytic asymmetric Michael and Mannich‐type reactions of glycine Schiff bases with chiral two‐center organocatalysts, tartrate‐derived diammonium salts (TaDiASs), are described. On the basis of conformational studies, optimized TaDiASs with a 2,6‐disubstituted cyclohexane spiroacetal were newly designed. These TaDiASs catalyzed the asymmetric Michael and Mannich‐type reactions of glycine Schiff bases with higher enantioselectivity than previous catalysts. In the Mannich‐type reaction, aromatic N‐Boc‐protected imines (Boc=tert‐butoxycarbonyl) as well as enolizable alkyl imines were applicable. As a synthetic application of the catalytic asymmetric Mannich‐type reaction with the optimized TaDiASs, we developed a catalytic asymmetric total synthesis of (+)‐nemonapride, which is an antipsychotic agent.     

Mannich aminomethylation of flavonoids and anti-proliferative activity against breast cancer cell

We herein report Mannich aminomethylation of variously structural flavonoids and their biological evaluation against human breast cancer cell. Mannich reaction showed that substitution at C-6 position depends on amine basicity and C-ring feature of flavonoids. All five flavonoid substrates reacted with strong amine bases to afford the bis(6,8-aminomethyl) derivatives, while with weak amines, the different products were obtained dependently on structural characteristic of flavonoid. 3-OH and 3-O-substituted groups on the C-ring exhibited the deactivated aminomethylation at C-6 position, whereas substitution at this position was independent on bond feature at C-2 and C-3 on the C-ring. Screening anti-proliferative activity showed six flavonoids possessed activity against breast cancer cell, MDA-MB-231. Among them, the flavonoids, luteolin (2) and 3′,4′,5,7-tetrahydroxy-6,8-bis(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)-3-rutinosylflavone (3a), displayed the highest anti-proliferative activity with the lowest IC₅₀ values.     

Controlling Stereoselectivity in the Aminocatalytic Enantioselective Mannich Reaction of Aldehydes with In Situ Generated N‐Carbamoyl Imines

A simple and convenient method for the direct, aminocatalytic, and highly enantioselective Mannich reactions of aldehydes with in situ generated N‐carbamoyl imines has been developed. Both α‐imino esters and aromatic imines serve as suitable electrophilic components. Moreover, the judicious selection of commercially available secondary amine catalysts allows selective access to the desired stereoisomer of the N‐tert‐butoxycarbonyl (Boc) or N‐carbobenzyloxy (Cbz) Mannich adducts, with high control over the syn or anti relative configuration and almost perfect enantioselectivity. Besides the possibility to fully control the stereochemistry of the Mannich reaction, the main advantage of this method lies in the operational simplicity; the highly reactive N‐carbamate‐protected imines are generated in situ from stable and easily handled α‐amido sulfones.     

Polymeric Schiff Bases. III. Some Prototype Exchange Reactions of Schiff Bases

The amine moiety in Schiff bases can be exchanged quantitatively by another amine to yield new Schiff bases if the volatility of the replacing amine is lower than the derived amine, thereby allowing the latter to distilled from the reaction mass. This amine exchange was shown to be quantitative also for diamines and di-Schiff bases. Similarly, quantitative conversions were found for aldehydes and acetal exchanges with Schiff bases for both monofunctional and difunctional reactants. The bis exchange, involving two complementary Schiff bases, was quantitative also when the reactants were so selected that one of the new derived Schiff bases could be removed by distillation. The bis exchange was demonstrated with mono and di-Schiff bases.

Mechanisms are suggested for these Schiff base exchange reactions: attempts to isolate the proposed intermediates physically were unsuccessful; however spectroscopic evidence indicates the formation of intermediate compounds.

The Schiff base exchanges involving polyfunctional reactants are of interest in the synthesis of polymers.     

Chemoselective aminomethylation of bifunctional substrates: carbonyl versus phenolic hydroxyl,carbonyl versus pyrazole and pyrrole versus phenolic hydroxyl as competing activating groups

Chemoselectivity in the Mannich reaction for three different types of bifunctional substrates has been investigated. 1-Hydroxy-2-naphthalenylethanone affords either phenolic Mannich bases at high pH (free amines), or ketonic Mannich bases at low pH (amine hydrochlorides), whereas the use of N,N-dimethylmethyleneiminium chloride as a preformed dimethylaminomethylation reagent gave the phenolic Mannich base. 1-Aryl-3-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-1-propanones undergo aminomethylation at position 4 of the pyrazole ring, and not at the methylene group α to the carbonyl function, regardless of the reaction conditions. 4-(2,5-Dimethyl-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenol is aminomethylated chemoselectively on the pyrrole ring under mild reaction conditions.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structure and Reactivity of Tin(II) Bis[N‐(diphenylphosphanyl)(2‐pyridylmethyl)amide]

Metallation of N‐(diphenylphosphanyl)(2‐pyridylmethyl)amine with n‐butyllithium in toluene yields lithium N‐(diphenylphosphanyl)(2‐pyridylmethyl)amide ( 1 ), which crystallizes as a tetramer. Transamination of N‐(diphenylphosphanyl)(2‐pyridylmethyl)amine with an equimolar amount of Sn[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂ leads to the formation of monomeric bis(trimethylsilyl)amido tin(II) N‐(diphenylphosphanyl)(2‐pyridylmethyl)amide ( 2 ). The addition of another equivalent of N‐(diphenylphosphanyl)(2‐pyridylmethyl)amine gives homoleptic tin(II) bis[N‐(diphenylphosphanyl)(2‐pyridylmethyl)amide] ( 3 ). In these complexes the N‐(diphenylphosphanyl)(2‐pyridylmethyl)amido groups act as bidentate bases through the nitrogen bases. At elevated temperatures HN(SiMe₃)₂ is liberated from bis(trimethylsilyl)amido tin(II) N‐(diphenylphosphanyl)(2‐pyridylmethyl)amide ( 2 ) yielding mononuclear tin(II) 1,2‐dipyridyl‐1,2‐bis(diphenylphosphanylamido)ethane ( 4 ) through a C–C coupling reaction. The three‐coordinate tin(II) atoms of 2 and 4 adopt trigonal pyramidal coordination spheres.     

Back Cover: Synthesis,Structure and Biological Activities of Novel 2‐(Trifluoromethyl)‐ 6‐arylimidazo[2,1‐b][1,3,4]‐thiadiazole (bis‐)Mannich Base Derivatives Containing Substitutedpiperazine Moiety (Chin. J. Chem. 7/2018)

The back cover picture shows a convenient and practicable synthesis of novel 2‐(trifluoromethyl)‐6‐arylimidazo[2,1‐b][1,3,4]‐thiadiazole (bis‐)Mannich base derivatives containing various substitutedpiperazine motif. Based on the C‐Mannich reaction of unusual intermediate – 2‐(trifluoromethyl)‐6‐arylimidazothiadiazole, with (4‐substituted) piperazine and formaldehyde in ethanol and acetic acid, the target compounds have been achieved conveniently with satisfying yields. Meanwhile, the cover picture shows that some of the target compounds possess favourable pesticidal activities (e.g. fungicidal and insecticidal). This research will provide important information for relevant synthetic studies of imidazole‐fused‐heterocycle derivatives and their applications in agrochemical area. More details are discussed in the article by Wang et al. on page 635–638.