Novel approach to arylhydrazones, the precursor for Fischer indole synthesis, via diazo esters derived from α-amino acid esters

A novel method for synthesizing arylhydrazones, the precursor for Fischer indole synthesis, using aryllithium reagents and α-diazo esters that are easily obtained from α-amino acid esters, is described.     

Nitroalkanes and ethyl glyoxalate as common precursors for the preparation of both β-keto esters and α,β-unsaturated esters

β-Nitro acrylic esters, obtained by the reaction of nitroalkanes and ethyl glyoxalate, are the key building blocks for the immediate synthesis of both the title compounds. In fact, their treatment with titanium trichloride produce the direct conversion to the β-keto esters, while their reaction with sodium boron hydride gives the one-pot synthesis of α,β-unsaturated esters through formal substitution of the vinylic nitro group with an hydrogen.     

One-Pot Synthesis of Phenacyl Esters from Acetophenone, [Bmim]Br3, and Potassium Salts of Carboxylic Acids Under Solvent-Free Conditions

One-pot synthesis of phenacyl esters from acetophenone, [Bmim]Br₃, and potassium salts of carboxylic acids under solvent-free conditions gave the corresponding phenacyl esters with excellent yields.     

Rhodium-catalyzed approach to Mannich-type products using aldimine,alpha,beta-unsaturated ester,and hydrosilane

A rhodium-catalyzed method for the synthesis of beta-amino esters was accomplished in a one-pot procedure from aldimine, alpha,beta-unsaturated ester and hydrosilane.     

Radical-mediated hydroxyalkylation of α,β-unsaturated esters

The radical-mediated hydroxyalkylation of α,β-unsaturated esters with alkyl iodides, trialkylborane, water and KF in THF gave the corresponding α-hydroxy esters. The synthetic advantage of the method was demonstrated by a short-step total synthesis of (±)-tanikolide.     

Simple, facile and one-pot conversion of the Baylis-Hillman acetates into 3,5,6-trisubstituted-2-pyridones

A facile route for the synthesis of novel 3,5,6-trisubstituted-2-pyridones from the acetylated Baylis-Hillman esters with β-enamino esters or β-enamino nitriles in one pot with good yields is described.     

Synthesis of substituted esters of imidazoles,oxazoles, thiazoles,and diethyl pyrazine-2,5-dicarboxylate from a common acyclic precursor employing C-formylation strategy

A novel synthetic route to substituted esters of imidazoles, oxazoles, thiazoles, and diethyl pyrazine-2,5-dicarboxylates via C-formylation of glycine ethyl ester hydrochloride is reported. This methodology is simple, robust, and gives good yields of different heterocyclic esters in one or two steps from a common acyclic precursor and is amenable to large scale synthesis.     

Synthesis of 4-anilinopiperidine methyl esters,intermediates in the production of carfentanil,sufentanil, and remifentanil

Two spirodiaza intermediates have been made and employed in the synthesis of 4-anilinopiperidine methyl esters. These intermediates can be utilized in the production of commercial synthetic analgesics carfentanil, sufentanil, and remifentanil.     

New Preparation of α,β-Unsaturated Esters from 1-Alkenes Via Two Carbon Homologation Route. Synthesis of Queen Substance

2-Methylthio-4-alkenoic esters prepared from 1-alkenes and ethyl methylsulfinylacetate are converted into α,β-unsaturated esters via hydrogenation, oxidation, and thermolysis. This method was applied to the synthesis of queen substance.     

New glycomimetics: anomeric sulfonates, sulfenamides, and sulfonamides

The synthesis of a variety of new 1-thio-D-glucopyranose derivatives oxidized at the sulfur atom is described, including seven 1-C-sulfonic acids, three sulfonate esters, three sulfinate esters, an S,S'-diglycosyl thiolsulfonate and thiolsulfinate, four S-glycosyl sulfenamides, an S-glycosyl sulfinamide, and two S-glycosyl sulfonamides. These compounds possess unusual anomeric functionality that might be resistant or even inhibitory to normal enzymatic carbohydrate processing, and therefore, they may be of future use in studies of enzyme inhibition, structure, mechanism, and function.     

Fast, easy, solvent-free, microwave-promoted Michael addition of anilines to α,β-unsaturated alkenes: synthesis of N-aryl functionalized β-amino esters and acids

The rapid, simple, microwave-promoted synthesis of N-aryl functionalized β-amino esters using Michael addition reactions is presented. Reactions are performed neat at 200 °C for 20 min and are catalyzed by acetic acid. The esters can be easily hydrolyzed to the corresponding N-aryl functionalized β-amino acids.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Reactivity of a Hypervalent‐Iodine‐Based Nitrooxylating Reagent

Herein, the synthesis and characterization of a hypervalent‐iodine‐based reagent that enables a direct and selective nitrooxylation of enolizable C?H bonds to access a broad array of organic nitrate esters is reported. This compound is bench stable, easy‐to‐handle, and delivers the nitrooxy (‐ONO₂) group under mild reaction conditions. Activation of the reagent by Brønsted and Lewis acids was demonstrated in the synthesis of nitrooxylated β‐keto esters, 1,3‐diketones, and malonates, while its activity under photoredox catalysis was shown in the synthesis of nitrooxylated oxindoles. Detailed mechanistic studies including pulse radiolysis, Stern–Volmer quenching studies, and UV/Vis spectroelectrochemistry reveal a unique single‐electron‐transfer (SET)‐induced concerted mechanistic pathway not reliant upon generation of the nitrate radical.     

The Michael Addition of Sulfur Anions to β,β-Substituted Nα-Formyl-α, β-Dehydroamino Acid Esters

The addition of lithium benzylthiolates to N^α,-formyl-α,β-dehydro-α-amino acid esters gave protected N^α-formyl-β-S-benzyl-β,β-dialkylcysteine esters. Hydrolysis and N^α-protection produced β,β-dialkyl-cysteines which can be used for peptide synthesis.     

A Synthesis of 2, 2-Ethylenedioxy-6-ketones

A facile two-step synthesis of the monoprotected diketones, 2, 2-ethylenedioxy-6-ketones from esters is reported.     

Asymmetric, organocatalytic, three-step synthesis of gamma-hydroxy-(E)-alpha,beta-unsaturated sulfones and esters

Efficient and enantiocontrolled synthesis of gamma-hydroxy-alpha,beta-unsaturated sulfones and esters are reported through the reaction of enantioenriched alpha-selenyl aldehydes with EWG-stabilized carbanions and then a one-pot selenide oxidation, in situ epoxide formation, and final in situ epoxide opening.     

Novel Methods for the Synthesis of Phosphonate Esters on the Solid Surface

Phosphonate esters are versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. These compounds have found a wide range of application in the areas of industrial, agricultural, and medicinal chemistry owing to their physical properties as well as their utility as synthesis intermediates. The synthesis of some phosphonate esters under solvent free condition was described. These methods are easy, rapid, and high-yielding reactions for the synthesis of phosphonate esters.     

Derivatives of Some 2-Chloroethylphosphonic Acid Esters,with Plant Growth Regulating Activity

Abstract

A method for the synthesis of esters of 2-(dimethylsulfonium)ethylphos-phonic acid and the results of some trials showing the plant growth regulating activity of these compounds are presented. For the synthesis of the mentioned compounds, dimethyl sulphide is reacted with 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid esters; these esters are obtained through the complex[1] of AlCl₃, PCl₃ and 1,2-dichloroethan (1). Using the optimum reaction conditions, very good yields were obtained (96–99%). This complex is reacted with different alcohols to give 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid esters (2) (R?Me, Et, Pr, i-Pr, Bu, i-Bu, Pe). Using the optimum reaction conditions, in the case of methanol the maximum obtained yield was 50%. In the case of the other alcohols, the obtained yields were between 76 and 83%. An exception is i-propanol. whose ester was obtained with low yields and the reaction parameters modification have little influence on the yield. The reaction of the esters with dimethyl sulphide gives, in good yields (between 69 and 79%). esters of 2-(dimethylsulfonium)ethylphosphonic acid (3). substances with plant growth regulating activity.     

Synthesis of 2',3'-dideoxy-2'-trifluoromethylnucleosides from alpha-trifluoromethyl-alpha,beta-unsaturated ester

The treatment of alpha-bromo-alpha,beta-unsaturated esters 2 with FSO(2)CF(2)CO(2)Me and CuI in DMF/HMPA constitutes a new synthetic scheme for the preparation of alpha-trifluoromethyl-alpha, beta-unsaturated esters 3. The trifluoromethylation of (Z)/(E)-ethyl 3-[(S)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]-2-bromo-2-propenoate (2e), which is derived from 1-(R)-glyceraldehyde acetonide, yields the key intermediate alpha-trifluoromethyl-alpha,beta-unsaturated esters 3e. This is transformed into anomeric acetates 8a and 8b and is used for the synthesis of a number of 2', 3'-dideoxy-2'-trifluoromethylnucleosides.     

Facile Synthesis of α, β, and/or γ-Alkyl-Substituted γ-Butyrolactones Using Readily Prepared Olefinic Esters

Starting with easily prepared olefinic esters, efficient and versatile routes for the synthesis of γ-butyrolactones possessing a variety of alkyl-groups and alkyl-substitution patterns are reported.     

Synthesis of functionalized alpha,alpha-disubstituted beta-alkynyl esters from allenoates through an alkynylenolate intermediate

Highly substituted alpha,alpha-disubstituted beta-alkynyl esters are readily prepared from allenyl esters and either alkyl halide, acid chloride, or alkyl chloroformate, mediated by an amide base. This highly efficient and mild process tolerates various functional groups and provides alpha,alpha-disubstituted beta-alkynyl esters in good to excellent yields. This method is especially suitable for the synthesis of 1,n-enynes or 1,n-diynes (n > 4). Electrophilic cyclization of 1,5-enyne gives a highly functionalized gamma-iodolactone, whereas its platinum-catalyzed cycloisomerization affords 1,3-cyclohexadiene.