Acyl pyruvates as synthons in the Biginelli reaction

Chlorotrimethylsilane-promoted Biginelli-type reaction of ethyl 2,4-dioxo-4-phenylbutanoate, benzaldehyde, and various (thio)ureas is explored. The outcome of the reaction depends on the structure of the (thio)urea used and is strongly affected by the acceptor electronic properties of the COOEt substituent in the molecule of the starting β-dicarbonyl compound. The di- and tetrahydropyrimidine derivatives obtained possess two functional groups with orthogonal reactivity, and thus represent promising building blocks for drug discovery.     

Biginelli reaction for synthesis of novel trifluoromethyl derivatives of bis(tetrahydropyrimidinone)benzenes

A facile one-pot three-component condensation of terephthalic aldehyde with urea and fluorinated 1,3-dicarbonyl derivatives is developed using catalytic quantities of chlorotrimethylsilane at ambient temperature. As a consequence, efficient synthesis of novel trifluoromethyl derivatives of bis(tetrahydropyrimidinone)benzenes is observed within short time periods. The procedure is shown to be equally efficient when urea is replaced with thiourea or guanidine.     

A facile synthesis of clay – graphene oxide nanocomposite catalysts for solvent free multicomponent Biginelli reaction

In the present study, clay – graphene oxide nanocomposite catalysts were successfully used for the first time in the multicomponent one pot organic synthesis. The facile development of the hybrid clay – graphene oxide nanocomposite has been achieved by a cost-effective method without the use of any surfactants. The partial reduction of graphene oxide, upon incorporation of clay layers and subsequent heat treatment, is evident from the X-ray diffraction patterns and FTIR spectra of the samples. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy as well as ²⁷Al and ²⁹Si NMR spectral analyses provided useful information regarding the interaction between clay layers and graphene oxide through SiOC and AlOC bonding. The deconvoluted XPS spectrum of O (1s), Al (2p) and Si (2p) indicates the increased availability of acidic functionalities in the hybrid nanocomposite. FESEM and TEM photographs show the random distribution of the clay nanoflakes over the graphene oxide sheets and this may be the reason for the availability of more of the active sites for catalysis. Synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidinones by the one pot Biginelli reaction was done over the present clay – graphene oxide heterogeneous catalysts with high product yield. Short time period of reaction and excellent reusability up to 8 repeated cycles under solvent free conditions are the key advantages of the present highly active hybrid nanocomposite clay – graphene oxide catalysts over most of the other reported catalysts used for Biginelli reaction.     

Versatility of the Biginelli reaction: Synthesis of new biphenyl dihydropyrimidin-2-thiones using different ketones as building blocks

A multi-component synthesis of biphenyl dihydropyrimidin-2-thiones from 1-phenylthiourea, aldehydes and ketones or di-ketones has been demonstrated. The reaction proceeded well for aldehydes with electron donor or acceptor substituents under mild conditions.     

A one-pot Biginelli synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-(1H)-ones/thiones catalyzed by triphenylphosphine as Lewis base

We report herein the use of triphenylphosphine (TPP) as a new catalyst for the one-pot Biginelli reaction coupling of β-ketoesters, aldehydes and urea (or thiourea) to afford the corresponding dihydropyrimidinones/thiones.     

A very high yielding and facile alkaline earth metals homogeneous catalysis of Biginelli reaction: an improved protocol

Abstract

A high yielding and facile Biginelli reaction for the synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones and thiones, using inexpensive and available alkaline earth metal chlorides (MgCl₂, CaCl₂, SrCl₂ and BaCl₂) and acetic acid as the solvent in a homogeneous catalytic reaction, is reported.     

Rapid formation of chemical complexity via a modified Biginelli reaction leading to dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one spiro-derivatives of triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine

The regio- and stereoselective, catalyst-free multicomponent synthesis of spiro-conjugated dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one/triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives in good to high yields via a Biginelli approach starting from ortho-substituted benzaldehydes, 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole and α-acetylbutyrolactone is reported. A plausible reaction mechanism for this transformation is discussed. The obtained heterocycles possess a drug-like conformationally restricted structure with defined stereochemistry and increased stability compared to other products obtained by this mode of the Biginelli reaction.     

Application of Biginelli reaction to the synthesis of ferrocenylpyrimidones and [3]-ferrocenophane-containing pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidinediones

A series of ferrocene-containing mono- and bis-dihydropyrimidines (DHP’s) were prepared by boric acid mediated three-component Biginelli reactions of formyl- and 1,1′-diformylferrocene, 1,3-dioxo-components and urea. A few further transformations including hydrogenolysis of a benzyl 4-ferrocenyl-DHP-5-carboxylate were also performed. Novel cis-fused saturated pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidine-2,7(1H,3H)-diones incorporating [3]-ferrocenophane moiety were constructed by means of iron(III)-catalyzed Biginelli-like condensations of 1,1′-diformylferrocene with urea and in situ generated methyl ketone-derived silyl enol ethers. The structures of the new compounds were established by IR and NMR spectroscopy, including HMQC, HMBC and DEPT measurements.     

Effect of high pressure on Biginelli reactions. Steric hindrance and mechanistic considerations

The effect of high pressure is examined in 3-CC Biginelli reactions. This effect is small when moderately hindered aldehydes or ureas are involved. However, particularly in the case of bulky aldehydes, the sensitivity of the reaction to pressure increases with increasing steric congestion in line with earlier studies described in the reference list. The results also provide insights into the mechanism. Such a result highlights the synthetic utility of high pressure activation for the preparation of hindered Biginelli products.     

A green synthesis of dihydropyrimidinones by Biginelli reaction over Nafion-H catalyst

A Nafion-H catalyzed, single step and environmentally friendly process for synthesis of dihydropyrimidinones is described. This adopted protocol for Biginelli reaction has the advantages of reusability of the catalyst, high yields and ease of separation of pure products.     

Theoretical investigation on enantioselective Biginelli reaction catalyzed by natural tartaric acid

In this study, enantioselective Biginelli reaction of aldehyde, β‐ketoester, and urea catalyzed by natural (2R, 3R)‐tartaric acid has been investigated using density functional theory calculations. The results indicate that the most favorable pathway involves a protonated imine from aldehyde and urea in the first step. Tartaric acid forms H‐bonds network with substrates enhancing the electrophilicity of protonated imine and the nucleophilicity of β‐ketoester. (R)‐3,4‐Dihydropyrimidin‐2‐(1H)‐ones is preferable for the reaction. The solvent effect is discussed in the prediction of enantiomeric excess (ee) values in ethanol and water. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2011     

A Different Role of Meldrum's Acid in the Biginelli Reaction

A Biginelli‐type condensation using Meldrum's acid has been accomplished in refluxing AcOH to give 6‐substituted dihydropyrimidine‐2,4‐(1H,3H)‐diones. In contrast to other aldehydes, the three‐component reaction with salicylaldehyde led to an oxygen‐bridged pyridine. A reaction mechanism is proposed.     

MCM-41 anchored sulfonic acid (MCM-41-R-SO3H): A mild, reusable and highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the Biginelli reaction

An efficient three-component synthesis of 3A-dihydropyrimidinones using MCM-41 anchored sulfonic acid (MCM-41-R-SO3H) as a mild, heterogeneous catalyst for Biginelli reaction in CH3CN under reflux condition is described.     

DFT study on mechanism of the classical Biginelli reaction

The condensation of benzaldehyde, urea, and ethyl acetoacetate according to the procedure described by Biginelli was investigated at the B3LYP/6-31G（d）, B3LYP/6-31 ＋G（d,p）, and B3LYP/6-311＋G（3df,2p）//B3LYP/6-31＋G（d,p） levels to explore the reaction mechanism. According to the mechanism proposed by Kappe, structures of five intermediates were optimized and four transition states were found. The calculation results proved that the mechanism proposed by Kappe is right.     

Biginelli reaction starting directly from alcohols

An efficient of one-pot oxidative access to 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-(1H)-ones directly from aromatic alcohols under mild conditions is reported. The protocol involves 1-methylimidazolium hydrogen sulphate [Hmim]HSO₄ catalyzed oxidation of aromatic alcohols to aromatic aldehydes with NaNO₃ followed by their cyclocondensation with 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds and urea in the same reaction vessel at 80 °C within 2-4 h to afford 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-(1H)-ones in 55-97% overall yields. Thus, the present work utilizing alcohols instead of aldehyde in Biginelli reaction is a valid and green alternative to the classical synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-(1H)-ones.     

Hydrogen-bonding 2D metal-organic solids as highly robust and efficient heterogeneous green catalysts for Biginelli reaction

Two new Zn(II) and Cd(II) MOFs have been synthesized. These MOFs have been applied as heterogeneous catalysts for the green synthesis of a variety of dihydropyrimidinone derivatives through the Biginelli reaction and the desired products were obtained in high yields with short reaction time under mild solvent-free conditions. Moreover, the MOF catalysts may be readily recovered after the reaction and reused for many cycles.     

One-pot synthesis of dihydropyrimidinones catalysed by lithium bromide: an improved procedure for the Biginelli reaction

LiBr catalyses efficiently the three component condensation reaction of an aldehyde, a β-ketoester and urea in refluxing acetonitrile to afford the corresponding dihydropyrimidinones in high yield.     

ZrCl4 or ZrOCl2 under neat conditions: optimized green alternatives for the Biginelli reaction

Biginelli reactions were performed using either ZrCl₄ or ZrOCl₂·8H₂O as catalysts under neat conditions. Shorter reaction time than most of the classical methods was required when ZrCl₄ was used. In general, 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones and thioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones were obtained under neat conditions in moderate to good yields and good purity without using harmful solvents in the work up.     

Vulnerability of substituted aromatic hydroxy aldehydes to undergo Biginelli reaction in water

Abstract

Aromatic aldehydes having hydroxyl substituent(s) react with urea (or thiourea), and ethyl acetoacetate (or acetylacetone) in the presence of p-toluenesulfonic acid as catalyst and water as solvent to give substituted dihydropyrimidinones (Biginelli compounds) in good to excellent yields.