Two-photon photochromism of two simple chromene derivatives

Two kinds of typical chromene derivatives, 5a,9-dimethyl-5aH-benzo[b]chromene (1) and 7a,11-dimethyl-7aH-dibenzo[b,f]chromene (2), were synthesized to understand the relationship between molecular structures and two-photon photochromism for chromene derivatives. The photochromic performances of 1 and 2 in hexane were investigated by measuring ultraviolet (UV)–visible absorption and ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance spectral changes upon UV irradiation. The results indicate that 1 showed the two-photon photochromic reaction, whereas the main photochemical reaction of 2 was the isomerization between the open-E and open-Z isomers. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations suggest that these different photochromic performances are attributed to the differences in relative stabilities of closed, open-Z and open-E isomers for 1 and 2. Combined with DFT calculations for 12aH-12a-methyl-naphtho[3,2]chromene (3), the most typical chromene derivative well exhibiting two-photon photochromism, we conclude that chromene derivatives show the best two-photon photochromic performances only if closed isomers are more stable than open-Z and open-E isomers.     

3‐(3,5‐Dimethyl‐1H‐Pyrazol‐1‐yl)‐3‐Oxopropanenitrile as Precursor for Some New Mono‐Heterocyclic and Bis‐Heterocyclic Compounds

3‐(3,5‐Dimethyl‐1 H ‐pyrazol‐1‐yl)‐3‐oxopropanenitrile 1 was used as a cyanoacetylating agent for synthesis of the acetanilide derivative 3 . Compound 3 was utilized as a key intermediate for the synthesis of some new mono‐chromene and di‐chromene derivatives 9 and 13 , the dihydrazo derivatives 15 , and the dithiazole derivatives 18 via the condensation with o‐hydroxybenzaldehyde derivatives, the coupling with aryl diazonium salts, or the reaction with phenyl isothiocyanate in presence of KOH followed by phenacyl bromide derivatives respectively.     

Synthesis of novel chromene scaffolds for adenosine receptors

A one-pot procedure was developed for the synthesis of novel 3-[amino(methoxy)methylene]-2-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-4-yl)-3-cyanoacetamides and chromeno[3,4-c]pyridine-1-carbonitriles from the reaction of 2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carbonitriles and cyanoacetamides. These chromene derivatives were identified as new scaffolds for adenosine receptors and the hits 3a, 3c, 5a, and 5b were found.     

Photo- and thermochromic spiropyrans. 21. 8"-Formyl-3,6"-dimethyl-4-oxospiro(3,4-dihydro-2H-1,3-benzoxazine-2,2"-[2H ]chromene) possessing photochromic properties in the solid phase

Spiropyran of the chromene series, viz., 8"-formyl-3,6"-dimethyl-4-oxospiro(3,4-dihydro-2H-1,3-benzoxazine-2,2"-[2H]chromene), was synthesized. In the solid phase, this compound exhibits photochromic properties. These properties were examined and the crystal structure of the compound was established by X-ray diffraction analysis. The compound is a convenient starting reagent for the synthesis of new spiropyrans containing functional groups at position 8".     

Alkene isomerization/enamide-ene and diene metathesis for the construction of indoles, quinolines, benzofurans and chromenes with a chiral cyclopropane substituent

A synthetic method for bicyclic heterocycles, such as indole, benzofuran and chromene derivatives bearing a chiral cyclopropane at the 2-position, was established using isomerization of a terminal olefin and enamide-ene or diene metathesis. This route can also be applied to chiral 2-cyclopropylquinoline synthesis (both cis and trans).     

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.     

Simultaneous synthesis of both rings of chromenes via a benzannulation/o-quinone methide formation/electrocyclization cascade

A new route to the chromene ring system has been developed which involves the reaction of an α,β-unsaturated Fischer carbene complex of chromium with a propargyl ether bearing an alkenyl group on the propargylic carbon. This transformation involves a cascade of reactions that begins with a benzannulation reaction and is followed by the formation of an o-quinone methide, and finally results in the emergence of a chromene upon an electrocyclization. This reaction was extended to provide access by employing an aryl carbene complex. This constitutes the first synthesis of chromenes in which both rings of the chromene system are generated in a single step and is highlighted in the synthesis of lapachenole and vitamin E.     

An Efficient and Chemoselective Knoevenagel/Hemiketalization Process for the Synthesis of New 2H‐Chromenes in a One‐Pot Three‐Component Reaction

A novel L ‐proline‐catalyzed mild and ecological approach towards the synthesis of 2H‐chromene derivatives was achieved by Knoevenagel reaction followed by an intramolecular hemiketalization process. In the present protocol, chemoselectivity has been successfully achieved by using L ‐proline as catalyst. This eco‐friendly and chemoselective reaction provided an alternative synthetic method to prepare previously unknown 2H‐chromene derivatives in a one‐pot reaction.     

Efficient total synthesis of naturally occurring anti-TMV compound gramniphenol G

An efficient synthesis of Gramniphenol G identified as 2-(4′-Methoxyphenyl)-7,7-dimethyl-7H-furo[3,2-g]chromene and originally isolated from the plant Arundina gramnifolia belonging to orchidaceae family was accomplished starting from resorcinol. The key step involves the oxidative cyclization of o-vinyl phenol to provide benzofuran moiety.     

Does the DABCO-catalysed reaction of 2-hydroxybenzaldehydes with methyl acrylate follow a Baylis-Hillman pathway?

Evidence is presented which supports the intermediacy of dipolar Baylis-Hillman-type adducts in the synthesis of coumarin and chromene derivatives from the reaction of 2-hydroxybenzaldehydes with methyl acrylate in the presence of 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO).     

Three-component,one-pot synthesis of pyrano[3,2-c]chromene derivatives catalyzed by ammonium acetate: Synthesis,characterization, cation binding,and biological determination

Three-component reaction of arylaldehydes with malononitrile and 4-hydroxycoumarine using CH₃COONH₄ as a catalyst at reflux was used for the synthesis of novel substituted pyrano[3,2-c]chromene derivatives. The structure of these compounds was assigned by spectroscopic data such as (IR, ¹HNMR, ¹³CNMR, and mass spectral data). The cation binding properties of chromene derivatives 4a-c towards Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, and Zn²⁺ were studied in methanol. The results showed that Zn²⁺ is the most complexed in this series of cations, and 4c is best complexed with either Ni²⁺ and Zn²⁺. Antimicrobial properties of new pyrano[3,2-c]chromene derivatives are investigated, the compound 4c presents against Micrococcus luteus LB 14110 an MIC value of 0.0185 mg/mL quite better to that of ampicillin (0.0195 mg/mL) used as standard. Concerning acetylcholinesterase inhibition activity (AChEI), compound 4c presents an interesting AChEI activity with an inhibition of 52%.     

Efficient Syntheses of Some New Thiophene‐Based Heterocycles

In this effort, 2‐aminothiophene‐3‐carboxylate ( 1 ) was prepared using Gewald's methodology. This 2‐aminothiophene derivative was diazotized and coupled with malononitrile to obtain the nitrile derivative ( 2 ), which was utilized as key synthon for the synthesis of polyfunctionally substituted heterocycles via its reactions with some nitrogen and carbon nucleophiles. On the other hand, a facile and convenient syntheses of thiazolidinone, pyrrolidinone, and chromene derivatives incorporating thiophene moiety via the versatile, readily accessible 2‐aminothiophene‐3‐carboxylate ( 1 ) were also described.     

Complex formation of 2,2-diphenyl-2H-benzo[f]chromene containing the aza-18-crown-6-ether fragment in the polymeric layer

The synthesis of 2,2-diphenyl-2H-benzo[f]chromene containing the aza-18-crown-6-ether fragment was described. Its complex formation with alkaline-earth metal ions in dibutyl phthalate and the polymeric gelatin film was investigated. The treatment of the layers containing the ionophore mentioned with aqueous solutions of the corresponding salts in the presence of NaBPh₄ as the phase transfer catalyst results in the extraction of the metal cation into the polymeric layer due to complex formation with crown-containing benzo[f]chromene. The complex formation is accompanied by changes in the spectroscopic characteristics of chromene in the closed and open forms and an increase in the lifetime of the merocyanine form. The effects obtained depend on the metal cation concentration in a solution and the time of layer treatment.     

Efficient synthesis of benzo[g]-and benzo[h]chromene derivatives by one-pot three-component condensation of aromatic aldehydes with active methylene compounds and naphthols

A convenient procedure is reported for the synthesis of benzo[g]-and benzo[h]chromene derivatives via one-pot three-component condensation of aromatic aldehydes with malononitrile or ethyl cyanoacetate and 1-or 2-naphthol in the presence of 10 mol % of titanium tetrachloride as catalyst. The reactions require no solvent; they are characterized by simple experimental procedure and easy isolation and can be performed on enlarged scale. Published in Russian in Zhurnal Organicheskoi Khimii, 2006, Vol. 42, No. 12, pp. 1824–1826. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Efficient microwave-assisted synthesis of 3-benzothiazolo and 3-benzothiazolino coumarin derivatives catalyzed by heteropoly acids

Heteropoly acids are reported as efficient catalysts for the microwave-assisted synthesis of 3-benzothiazolo and 3-benzothiazolino coumarin from o-aminothiophenol derivatives with 3-acetly and 3-cyanochromen-2-one in good to excellent isolated yields (73?C95%). This study suggests new techniques for the synthesis of chromene derivatives using an inexpensive and easily available catalyst, a simple procedure, short reaction time, and good to excellent yields of the products.     

Synthesis of Some Novel 3‐Substituted Indole Derivatives Using Polyamine Functionalized Heterogeneous Catalyst

In present work, we have described the use of polyamine solid supported GN3 as catalyst in organic transformations using 1H‐indole‐3‐carbaldehyde. To the best of our knowledge, reports for the synthesis of chromen substituted at 3C position of indole are extremely rare in the literature. The polyamine functionalized immobilized silica (GN3) was found to be an excellent catalyst for synthesis of novel 2‐amino‐4‐(1H‐indol‐3‐yl)‐5‐oxo‐4,5‐dihydropyrano[3,2‐c]chromene‐3‐carbonitrile derivatives and Knoevenagel condensation. Catalyst GN3 was able to furnish excellent yield for a wide range of products. Moreover, the catalyst was reusable and reused for several times without loss of its catalytic activity.     

Efficient Synthesis of New 2H‐Chromene Retinoids Hybrid Derivatives by Suzuki Cross‐coupling Reactions

In an attempt to improve anticancer activity, a series of retinoids–chromene hybrids was described. The novel heterocyclic chromene–retinoids hybrid including oxygen as a heteroatom in a six‐membered cyclic ring (2H‐chromene or 2H‐1‐benzopyran) was designed and synthesized by introducing different groups such as an aromatic or styrylphenyl ring in 6‐position of 2H‐chromene. These novel compounds were synthesized by using the efficient cascades one‐pot process involving Wittig–Horner–Emmons reaction and Suzuki–Miyaura cross‐coupling pallado‐catalyzed reactions with 60% to 90% overall yields. These new compounds were tested against glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer, medulloblastoma, neuroblastoma cell lines, and breast cancer MCF‐7 cell lines. Two of them exhibited an appreciable anti‐tumor activity in the low micromolar range, which opens new perspectives for therapeutic application on humans.     

A facile synthesis of chromeno[3,4-c]spiropyrrolidine-oxindoles via 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions

A facile one-pot synthesis of chromene bearing novel spiropyrrolidine-oxindoles has been accomplished by the [3+‏2]-cycloaddition reaction of 3-acetyl-2H-chromen-2-ones with azomethine ylides derived in situ from isatin or N-methyl isatin with sarcosine.     

Synthesis,metal ion binding,and photochromic properties of benzo- and naphthopyrans annelated by crown ether moieties

Combining a photochromic chromene with a crown ether moiety results in systems in which photochromism and ionophoric properties could significantly influence each other. In this paper, we report the synthesis of several chromenes annelated by 15(18)-crown-5(6) ethers. The approach involves the building of the photochromic fragment upon the initial crown ether via phenols. The two main routes for chromene preparation are discussed. The complex formation of the synthesized photochromic crown-containing naphthopyran with magnesium(II) and barium(II) cations was studied. The kinetic behavior of the colored form of the compound is affected by complex formation.     

Synthesis and Antioxidant Evaluation of Some Novel Thiophene,Pyrazole, Chromene,Pyrazolotriazine Derivatives Bearing Sulfonamide Moiety

As a part of ongoing studies in developing new potent antioxidant agents, N‐[4‐(aminosulfonyl)phenyl]‐2‐cyanoacetamide ( 3 ) was utilized as key intermediate for the synthesis of some new thiophene, chromene, and pyrazolotriazine pyridine derivatives. The structures of the newly synthesized compounds were confirmed by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H‐NMR, and mass spectral data. Representative compounds of the synthesized products were tested and evaluated as antioxidant. Compounds 7 and 30 are promising compounds.