One‐Pot Four‐Component Synthesis of Thieno[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐amines via Sequential Gewald/Cyclocondensation Reactions

A one‐pot four‐component synthesis of thieno[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐amines via sequential Gewald/cyclocondensation reactions is described. 2‐Aminothiophene‐3‐carbonitriles obtained from the Gewald reaction between cyclic ketones, malononitrile, and sulfur underwent a condensation? cyclization reaction with benzonitriles under solvent‐free conditions to afford the title compounds in excellent yields.     

Highly Efficient One‐Pot Three Component Synthesis of 2H‐Indazoles by Consecutive Condensation,C–N and N–N Bond Formations Using Cu/Aminoclay/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanohybrid

A simple and straightforward one‐pot three‐component synthesis of 2H‐indazoles through copper‐catalyzed consecutive condensation, C–N and N–N bond formations of easily accessible starting materials under ligand‐free conditions is described. In this protocol, treatment of substituted 2‐bromobenzaldehydes, structurally diverse amines, and [bmim]N₃ in the presence of Cu/aminoclay/reduced graphene oxide nanohybrid (Cu/AC/r‐GO nanohybrid) as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst affords the corresponding 2H‐indazoles in good to excellent yields. The influence of effective parameters on the efficient progress of the reaction was studied. The Cu/AC/r‐GO nanohybrid is a stable and inexpensive catalyst that could be simply prepared, recovered, and reused for several reaction runs with no significant decrease in its reactivity.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Novel 1‐Methyl‐3‐(4‐phenyl‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐3‐yl)‐1H‐indazole Derivatives

A series of novel 1‐methyl‐3‐(4‐phenyl‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐3‐yl)‐1H‐indazoles was synthesized in three steps from 5‐(1‐methyl‐1H‐indazol‐3‐yl)‐4‐phenyl‐2H‐1,2,4‐triazole‐3(4H)‐thiones. 5‐(1‐Methyl‐1H‐indazol‐3‐yl)‐4‐phenyl‐2H‐1,2,4‐triazole‐3(4H)‐thiones were converted into 1‐methyl‐3‐(5‐(methylsulfonyl)‐4‐phenyl‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐3‐yl)‐1H‐indazoles upon methylation followed by treatment with aq. KMnO₄. The reaction of 1‐methyl‐3‐(5‐(methylsulfonyl)‐4‐phenyl‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐3‐yl)‐1H‐indazoles with Raney nickel resulted in desulphonylation to afford corresponding 1‐methyl‐3‐(4‐phenyl‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐3‐yl)‐1H‐indazoles. All the new synthesized compounds were characterized by spectral techniques.     

Synthesis of some new 1‐acyl‐5‐aryl‐3‐(5‐methyl‐1‐p‐tolyl‐1H‐1,2,3‐triazol‐4‐yl)‐4,5‐dihydro‐1H‐pyrazole

Some new compounds (E)‐3‐aryl‐1‐(5‐methyl‐1‐p‐tolyl‐1H‐1,2,3‐triazol‐4‐yl)‐prop‐2‐en‐1‐ones 5a–e were prepared by 1‐(5‐methyl‐1‐p‐tolyl‐1H‐1,2,3‐triazol‐4‐yl)‐ethanone and various aromatic aldehydes. Then one pot reaction was happened by compounds 5a–e with hydrazine hydrate in acetic acid or propionic acid, respectively, to give the title compounds 1acyl‐5‐aryl‐3‐(5‐methyl‐1‐p‐tolyl‐1H‐1,2,3‐triazol‐4‐yl)‐4,5‐dihydro‐1H‐pyrazoles 6a–i . All structures were established by MS, IR, CHN, ¹H‐NMR and ¹³C‐NMR spectral data. J. Heterocyclic Chem., (2012).     

Copper‐catalyzed Synthesis of N‐alkylated 2‐(4‐substituted‐1H‐1,2,3‐triazol‐1‐yl)‐1H‐indole‐3‐carbaldehyde by Step‐wise and One‐pot Three‐component Huisgen's 1,3‐dipolar Cycloaddition Reaction

An efficient method for the synthesis of N‐alkylated 2‐(4‐substituted‐1H‐1,2,3‐triazol‐1‐yl)‐1H‐indole‐3‐carbaldehyde has been developed starting from oxindole and indole using Huisgen's 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reaction of organic azides to alkynes. The effect of catalysts and solvent on these reactions has been investigated. Among all these conditions, while using CuSO₄·5H₂O, DMF was found to be the best system for this reaction. It could also be prepared in a one‐pot three‐component manner by treating equimolar quantities of halides, azides, and alkynes. The Huisgen's 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reaction was performed using CuSO₄·5H₂O in DMF with easy work‐up procedure.     

Syntheses of N‐[3‐(1‐methyl‐1H‐2‐imidazolyl)propyl]benzamides and N‐[3‐(1‐methyl‐1H‐2‐imidazolyl)propyl]benzenesulfonamides

A series of substituted N‐(4‐substituted‐benzoyl)‐N‐[3‐(1‐methyl‐1H‐imidazol‐2‐yl)propyl]amines ( 13 ) and N‐arylsulfonyl‐N‐[3‐(1‐methyl‐1H‐imidazol‐2‐yl)propyl]amines ( 14 ) were prepared from the reaction of 3‐(1‐methyl‐1H‐imidazol‐2‐yl)propan‐1‐amine ( 7 ) with substituted benzoyl chloride or substituted‐benzene sulfonyl chloride respectively. Compound 7 was prepared by two independent methods.     

Silica‐supported Cu(II)–quinoline complex: Efficient and recyclable nanocatalyst for one‐pot synthesis of benzimidazolquinoline derivatives and 2H‐indazoles

The synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity of a Cu(II) complex derived from 2‐oxoquinoline‐3‐carbaldehyde Schiff base supported on amino‐functionalized silica are reported. 3‐(1H‐Benzo[d]imidazol‐2‐yl)quinolines containing piperidine, morpholine and phenylpiperazine skeletons at the C‐2 position were formed in good to excellent yields via the one‐pot reaction of 2‐chloroquinoline‐3‐carbaldehyde, benzene‐1,2‐diamines and secondary amines in the presence of the nanocatalyst under mild conditions. Moreover, the nanocatalyst was found to be recyclable for up to seven runs without significant loss of activity. Also, a series of 2H‐indazoles were synthesized by the catalytic condensation of 2‐bromobenzaldehyde, sodium azide and primary amines.     

4‐Hydroxy‐1‐phenylquinolin‐2(1H)‐one in One‐pot Synthesis of Pyrimidoquinolines and Related Compounds under Microwave Irradiation and Conventional Conditions

Biginelli condensation reactions of 4‐hydroxy‐1‐phenylquinolin‐2(1H)‐one, aryl aldehydes and urea, or thiourea, 5‐amino‐1H‐1,2,4‐triazole, or 2‐amine‐1H‐benzimidazole ( 9 ) under microwave irradiation afforded the corresponding pyrimido[5,4‐c]quinolin‐5‐one derivatives in high yields. One‐pot synthesis of 2H‐pyrano[3,2‐c]quinolines is also reported.     

A Green Synthesis of 2‐Amino‐4‐(9H‐carbazole‐3‐yl)thiophene‐3‐carbonitriles by a Step‐wise and One‐pot Three‐component Gewald Reaction

An eco‐friendly method has been developed for the synthesis of 2‐amino‐4‐(9H‐carbazole‐3‐yl)thiophene‐3‐carbonitriles from preliminary carbazole ( 1 ) through an intermediate of 2‐(1‐(9H‐carbazole‐3‐yl)ethylidene)malononitriles using the Knoevenagel condensation followed by the Gewald reaction. On the other hand, the target compounds could also be prepared in a one‐pot three‐component manner by treating equimolar quantities of 1‐(9H‐carbazole‐3‐yl)ethanone ( 3 ), malononitrile, and elemental sulfur. The merits of this preparation are mild reaction conditions. The Gewald reaction is executed with inorganic base NaHCO₃ (H₂O) in tetrahydrofuran, easy work‐up procedure with good yields.     

[Bis‐(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene‐Mediated Oxidative Direct Amination C–N Bond Formation: Synthesis of 1H‐Indazoles

An efficient [bis‐(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene (PIFA)‐mediated oxidative C‐N bond formation is developed for the synthesis of 1H‐indazoles from readily available arylhydrazones. The reaction tolerates a wide range of functional groups and has broad scope of substrates. Moreover, this method is a relative green and reliable method for rapid preparation of substituted 1H‐indazoles under mild conditions.     

A One‐Pot Synthesis of 3‐Amino‐1H‐isoindol‐1‐one thiazol‐2‐ylhydrazones

A reaction of phthalonitrile with thiosemicarbazide and α‐haloketones proceeded in one‐pot, giving rise to 3‐amino‐1H‐isoindol‐1‐one thiazol‐2‐ylhydrazones in high yields.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of Pyrrolo[1,2‐a]quinolin‐1‐ones by the Cyclocondensation of 5‐Hydroxy‐1‐arylpyrrolidin‐2‐ones with Dicarbonyls

A one‐pot synthesis of pyrrolo[1,2‐a]quinolin‐1‐ones has been developed from the reactions of 5‐hydroxy‐1‐arylpyrrolidin‐2‐ones with 1,3‐dicarbonyl compounds under the promotion of H₃PO₄/P₂O₅ or HOAc/H₂SO₄. The pyrrolo[1,2‐a]quinolin‐1‐ones are formed by two‐step reactions, that is, the coupling of N‐acyliminium ion intermediates produced from 5‐hydroxy‐1‐arylpyrrolidin‐2‐ones with 1,3‐dicarbonyls and subsequent Friedel–Crafts reactions of the resulting ketone with the aryl ring.     

A Novel Diastereoselective Synthesis of 6‐Aryl‐5‐hydroxy‐2,3‐dihydropyrano[2,3‐c]pyrazol‐4(1H)‐ones

A novel one‐pot diastereoselective synthesis of trans‐6‐aryl‐5‐hydroxy‐2,3‐dihydro[2,3‐c]pyrazol‐4(1H)‐ones 3a , 3b , 3c , 3d , 3e , 3f , 3g , 3h is described via the Darzens condensation reaction of 2‐chloro‐1‐(5‐hydroxy‐3‐methyl‐1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazol‐4‐yl)ethanone ( 2 ) with different aromatic aldehydes in aqueous basic medium. The structures of the compounds prepared were determined by analytical and spectral analyses.     

A Novel and Efficient Synthesis of 3‐[(4,5‐Dihydro‐1H‐pyrrol‐3‐yl)carbonyl]‐2H‐chromen‐2‐ones (=3‐[(4,5‐Dihydro‐1H‐pyrrol‐3‐yl)carbonyl]‐2H‐1‐benzopyran‐2‐ones)

An efficient one‐pot synthesis of 3‐[(4,5‐dihydro‐1H‐pyrrol‐3‐yl)carbonyl]‐2H‐chromen‐2‐one (=3‐[(4,5‐dihydro‐1H‐pyrrol‐3yl)carbonyl]‐2H‐1‐benzopyran‐2‐one) derivatives 4 by a four‐component reaction of a salicylaldehyde 1 , 4‐hydroxy‐6‐methyl‐2H‐pyran‐2‐one, a benzylamine 2 , and a diaroylacetylene (=1,4‐diarylbut‐2‐yne‐1,4‐dione) 3 in EtOH is reported. This new protocol has the advantages of high yields (Table), and convenient operation. The structures of these coumarin (=2H‐1‐benzopyran‐2‐one) derivatives, which are important compounds in organic chemistry, were confirmed spectroscopically (IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and EI‐MS) and by elemental analyses. A plausible mechanism for this reaction is proposed (Scheme 2).     

Synthesis of 1‐Aryl‐1H‐indazoles via a Ligand‐Free Copper‐ Catalyzed Intramolecular Amination Reaction

A general synthesis of 1‐aryl‐1‐H‐indazoles from o‐halogenated aryl aldehydes or ketones and aryl hydrazines was described. This protocol included an intermolecular condensation and a ligand‐free copper‐catalyzed intramolecular Ullmann‐type coupling reaction. This method was applied to a wide range of substrates to produce the indazole products in good yields.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of Dispiro[oxindole‐3,3′‐pyrrolidines] by Three‐Component [3+2] Cycloadditions of in situ‐Generated Azomethine Ylides with 3‐Benzylidene‐2,3‐dihydro‐1H‐indol‐2‐ones

An efficient one‐pot, three‐component synthesis of novel dispiro[oxindole‐3,3′‐pyrrolidines] by 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides, in situ generated by reaction of 1,2‐diones with sarcosine and subsequent decarboxylation, with a series of (E)‐3‐benzylidene‐2,3‐dihydro‐1H‐indol‐2‐ones is reported. Molecular complexity is generated in only one synthetic step. All reactions proceed with excellent regioselectivity and in good‐to‐excellent yields. The workup is easy, the reaction times are short, and no catalyst is required.     

Synthesis of Indazoles and Azaindazoles by Intramolecular Aerobic Oxidative CN Coupling under Transition‐Metal‐Free Conditions

A transition‐metal‐free oxidative C?N coupling method has been developed for the synthesis of 1H‐azaindazoles and 1H‐indazoles from easily accessible hydrazones. The procedure uses TEMPO, a basic additive, and dioxygen gas as the terminal oxidant. This reaction demonstrates better reactivity, functional group tolerance, and broader scope than comparable metal catalyzed reactions.     

Synthesis and Anti‐influenza Virus Activity of Novel bis(4H‐chromene‐3‐carbonitrile) Derivatives

An efficient and convenient method for the synthesis of bis(4H‐chromene‐3‐carbonitrile) derivatives by one‐pot, multicomponent reaction of bis‐aldehydes, malononitrile, and dimedone in the presence of a catalytic amount of piperidine is reported. Bis(2‐benzylidene‐1H‐indene)‐1,3‐(2H )‐dione derivatives were obtained as the main products as a result of reaction of the bis(arylidenemalononitriles) with indandione. The anti‐influenza H5N1 virus activities of the newly prepared bis‐chromene derivatives are also investigated.     

A one‐pot synthesis of 2‐aryl‐2,3‐dihydro‐4(lH)‐quinazolinones by use of samarium iodide

2‐Aryl‐2,3‐dihydro‐4(lH)‐quinazolines have been prepared in a one‐pot synthesis by samarium idoide (SmI₂) promoted reaction of o‐nitrobenzamide and aldehydes.     

Synthesis of N,N‐Dialkyl‐9‐oxoacridine‐10(9H)‐carbothioamides via the Reaction of (2‐Halophenyl)(2‐isothiocyanatophenyl)methanones with Secondary Amines,Followed by Cyclization with NaH

The first preparation of acridin‐9(10H)‐ones carrying a tertiary thiocarbamoyl group at C(10), i.e., N,N‐dialkyl‐9‐oxoacridine‐10(9H)‐carbothioamides 9 , is described. The method is based on the reaction of (2‐halophenyl)(2‐isothiocyanatophenyl)methanones 7 , prepared from (2‐aminophenyl)(2‐halophenyl)methanones 5 by a convenient three‐step sequence, with secondary amines in DMF at room temperature to generate the corresponding thiourea derivatives 8 in situ, which are treated with NaH at 100–120° to provide the desired products in one‐pot reactions in generally good yields.