Synthesis of 6H-Naphtho[1,2,3-cd]indol-6-ones

S,S-Dimethyl-and S-methyl-S-phenyl-N-(9,10-anthraquinon-1-yl)sulfoximides are converted into 6H-naphtho[1,2,3-cd]indol-6-ones on heating in polar aprotic solvents.     

A novel approach to isoindolo[2,1-a]indol-6-ones

A convenient route to isoindolo[2,1-a]indol-6-ones has been developed starting from the appropriate 2-(N-phthaloyl)benzoic acids. Formation of the acid chlorides with thionyl chloride followed by heating with triethyl phosphite in a suitable solvent resulted in a multistep reaction giving tetracyclic β-ketophosphonates that on reduction with sodium borohydride gave the required indolones in good overall yields. Analogous β-ketophosphonates were also prepared starting with N,N-(1,8-naphthaloyl)-2-aminobenzoic acid and 2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)benzoic acids although of these only the naphthaloyl product could be reduced with sodium borohydride without cleaving the amide bond in the ring system.     

Specificity of the cyclization of 1-alkyl(aryl)sulfonylamino-9,10-anthraquinones into naphtho[1,2,3-cd]indol-6(2H)-ones

Cyclization of N-(9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-1-yl)methanesulfonamides to 2,6-dihydronaphtho[1,2,3-cd]indol-6-ones in DMSO-KOH involves intermediate formation of 2,3-dihydroanthra[1,9-cd]-[1λ⁶,2]thiazin-7-one 2,2-dioxides, whereas heterocyclization of N-(9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-1-yl)-ethane- and -arenesulfonamides under analogous conditions occurs with participation of methylsulfonylmethanide.     

Transformations of anthra[1,9-cd]isoxazol-6-ones in hydrohalic acids

4-Halo-1-aminoanthraquinones are formed when anthra [1,9-cd]isoxazol-6-ones are refluxed in hydrohalic acids. The 3 position undergoes halogenation when 5-substituted isoxazoles are used. The process takes place via a one-proton mechanism with the participation of halide ion in the rate-determining step, possibly with the intermediate formation of N-haloaminoanthraquinones.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 11, pp. 1471–1473, November, 1980.     

A novel route from triptycenes to a dibenzo(Hafner's hydrocarbon), benz[a]indeno[1,2,3-cd]azulene

Triptycenes carrying a leaving group at one of the bridgehead carbons afforded the title compound in good to moderate yields when irradiated with a low-pressure Hg lamp. The tropylium ion and the strong CT-complexes of the hydrocarbon were prepared.     

Ring opening reactions of 6H-anthra[1,9-cd]isoxazol-6-ones and related compounds

Nucleophilic attack of anthra[1,9-cd]isoxazol-6-ones, and of anthra[1,9-cd:5,10-c'd']isoxazole by various sulfoxides, triphenyl phosphine, and aliphatic or aromatic phosphites proceeded with cleavage of the nitrogen? oxygen bond of the isoxazole ring. This method provided ready access to substituted anthraquinones bearing sulfoximido-, triphenylphosphazo-, and dialkyl(aryl)phosphoramidic groups attached to the 1- and the 1,5-positions of the anthraquinone system. The structures of the newly synthesized anthraquinone derivatives were supported by analytical and spectral data. l-S,S-dimethyl-N-(5-benzamidoanthraquinon-1-yl)-sulfoximide yielded in 90% sulfuric acid the l-amino-5-sulfoximido anthraquinone without hydrolyzing the sulfoximido group.     

The Electronic Structure of Azuleno[1,2,3-cd]phenalene and Azuleno[5,6,7-cd]phenalene,a Comparison

The photoelectron (PE.) spectra of azuleno[l, 2, 3-cd]phenalene ( 1 ) and azuleno- [5,6,7-cd]phenalene( 2 ) have been recorded. The first five bands of both compounds could be assigned to transitions corresponding to removal of electrons from 4a₂, 6b₁, 5b₁, 3a₂ and 4b_l orbitals. This assignment is based mainly on a comparison between the observed ionization potentials and orbital energies calculated in a HMO and a PPP model. The UV./VIS. polarized absorption spectrum of 1 in the region 10000–45000 cm^?1 has been measured by means of the stretched film technique. The measurements were performed in polyethylene sheets at 77°K. Several bands could be assigned to π* ← π transitions calculated by a PPP-CI method. A comparison between the electronic structures of 1 and 2 is made by means of a simple HMO diagram.     

Aktivierte Chinone: Substitution von Azulenen,Benzofuran und Indolen durch 2-Methoxycarbonyl-1,4-benzochinon. Regiospezifische Synthesen von Polymethoxy-fluorenonen und eine neue Synthese des 2,6-Dihydro-naphtho[1,2,3-cd]indol-6-on-Systems

Activated quinones: substitution reactions by methoxy-carbonyl-1,4-benzoquinone of azulenes, benzofuran and indoles; regiospecific syntheses of polymethoxy-fluorenones; a new synthesis of the 2,6-dihydro-naphtho[1,2,3-cd]indol-6-one system. We present new electrophilic substitution reactions of azulenes and 5-membered heterocyclics by methoxy-carbonyl-1,4-benzoquinone. Hydroquinones 3a and 5 are prepared from azulene, and 3b from guaiazulene (see Scheme 1). Benzofuran undergoes α- and β-substitution (hydroquinones 9 10 ) (see Scheme 2). Only β-substitution is observed with indole (hydroquinone 20 ) (see Scheme 4). After methylation, saponification and intramolecular acylation of the substituted indoles 22c, 22d , derivatives of 2,6-dihydro-naphtho[1,2,3-cd]indol-6-one have been obtained. Spectral data prove the presence of the methylidenequinone tautomer. By protonation or alkylation at the carbonyl group of 23 , the violet, highly delocalized 16π-electron systems 25 are generated. Analogously, polymethoxy-fluorenones have been prepared from methoxylated diphenylquinones 15 (see Scheme 3). They also are transformed by protonation and alkylation to the highly coloured and delocalized 12 π-electron systems 18 . By contrast, anthracene is not substituted by methoxycarbonyl-1,4-benzoquinone, but undergoes cycloaddition to the triptycene derivative 1 (see Scheme 1). A summary is presented of previously described reactions of activated quinones.     

4,5-dihydro-6h-pyrrolo[1,2,3-d,e]quinoxalin-5-ones

The synthesis of 1-R¹-2-R²-8-R³-4,5-dihydro-6H-pyrrolo[1,2,3-d,e]quinoxalin-5-one derivatives (where R¹ = CH₃, C₂H₅; R² = CH₃, COOC₂H₅; R³ = H, CH₃, C₂H₅O, Cl, Br) is described. The physicochemical properties of these derivatives were also studied.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp. 839–841, June, 1979.     

Synthesis of 3-alkyl-5-arylamino-6,11-dihydro-3H-anthra[1,2-d]-[1,2,3]triazole-6,11-dione 2-oxides by nitrosation of 3-alkylamino-5-arylamino-6H-anthra[1,9-cd]isoxazol-6-ones

Nitrosation of 3-alkylamino-5-arylamino-6H-anthra[1,9-cd]isoxazol-6-ones with sodium nitrite in acetic acid leads to the formation of the corresponding unstable N-nitroso derivatives which are converted into 3-alkyl-5-arylamino-6,11-dihydro-3H-anthra[1,2-d][1,2,3]triazole-6,11-dione 2-oxides on heating.     

A new efficient route to imidazo[4,5-c]pyrazol-5-ones

The synthesis of imidazo[4,5-c]pyrazol-5-ones ( 6 ) is reported. 5-Amino-4-ethoxycarbonylaminopyra-zoles 3a-g when heated at 200° for 2 hours afford 6a-g. In a similar manner imidazo[4,5-c]pyrazol-5-one ( 6a ) is readily obtained from 4-amino-5-ethoxycarbonylaminopyrazole ( 5a ).     

Synthesis of some 5H,12H-[1]benzoxepino[4,3-b]indol-6-ones. A new heterocyclic ring system

The synthesis of the title compounds 5H,12H-[1]benzoxepino[4,3-b]indol-6-ones 10 was effected by the Fischer indole cyclization of some 2,3-dihydro-4-phenylhydrazono[1]benzoxepin-5-ones 9 , obtained from the 3,4-dihydro-4-hydroxymethylene[1]benzoxepin-5(2H)-ones 7 by the Japp-Klingemann reaction. The structure of these new heterocyclic compounds was supported by ir, ¹H nmr and ms spectral data.     

Alkylation of 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones

Reaction of 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones with dimethyl sulfate and haloalkanes in DMF or DMSO in the presence of potassium hydroxide gives the 1-substituted 1,2,3,9a-tetrahydro-9H-imidazo[1,2-a]indol-2-ones (N-substituted products) and 9,9a-dihydro-3H-imidazo[1,2-a]indoles (O-substituted products). The latter, on treatment with acids and bases, are converted into 1-alkoxycarbonylmethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indoles. 1-Ethoxycarbonyl-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indoles on treatment with lithium aluminohydride undergoes cyclization to 2,3,9,9a-tetrahydrooxazolo[3,2-a]indole.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 49–53, January, 1988.