Acetals and ethers,XVII. One- or two-step syntheses of 2-(2-alkoxyethyl)-1,3-dioxacyclanes

2-(2-Alkoxyethyl)-1,3-dioxanes (1) were prepared by ap-toluenesulfonic acid-catalyzed, one-step reaction of propenal with a mixture of aliphatic alcohol and trimethylene glycol in good yields. The transacetalization reaction of 1,1,3-trialkoxypropanes (3) with ethylene glycol or propylene-(1,2)glycol afforded good yields of pure 2-(2-alkoxyethyl)-1,3-dioxolanes (5 or6), respectively. This reaction proceeds through an intermediate 1,3-dialkoxy-1-(2-hydroxyalkoxy)-propane.

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Ein- oder Zweistufensynthese von 2-(2-Alkoxyethyl)-1,3-dioxacyclanen

Zusammenfassung In der durchp-Toluolsulfonsäure — katalysierten, direkten Reaktion von Propenal mit einem Gemisch von aliphatischem Alkohol und Trimethylenglykol wurden die entsprechenden 2-(2-Alkoxyethyl)-1,3-dioxane (1) in guten Ausbeuten erhalten. Die Umacetalisierung von 1,1,3-Trialkoxypropanen (3) mit Ethylenglykol oder 1,2-Propylenglykol lieferte 2-(2-Alkoxyethyl)-1,3-dioxolane (5 oder6) in guten Ausbeuten. Die Umacetalisierungsreaktion von 1,1,3-Trialkoxypropanen verläuft über 1,3-Dialkoxy-1-(2-hydroxyalkoxy)-propane als Zwischenprodukte.

     

Synthesis and Characterization of New Schiff Bases 2-(2-(2-(Aryl)Methyleneamino)Phenylthio) Ethylthio)-N-((aryl)Methylene)Benzeneamine

A series of Schiff bases containing four to six coordination sites N₂S₂ X₂(X = O,N) 2-(2-(2-(aryl)methyleneamino)phenylthio)ethylthio)-N-((aryl)methylene)benzeneamine (2c–f) were prepared from the reaction of 1,2-di(2-aminophenylthio)ethane (1) with aromatic aldehydes. All compounds were characterized by means IR, mass, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis, and in the case of 2b with a single crystal X-ray diffraction. The X-ray crystal structure of 2b showed that the resonance occurs between aromatic rings, through the C=N bonds of the molecule.

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Synthesis and crystal structure of a heterobinuclear complex [(PhPPy2)2PdCuCl2]ClO4 (PhPPy2=bis(2-pyridyl)phenylphosphine)

The mononuclear palladium(II) complex trans-[PdCl₂(PhPPy₂)₂] (1) reacts with [Cu(CH₃CN)₄]ClO₄ to afford the heterobinuclear [(PhPPy₂)₂PdCuCl₂]ClO₄·2CH₃CN (2), bridged by two PhPPy₂ ligands in a new mode. Complex 2 crystallizes in space group P2₁/c with a?=?12.947(1), b?=?9.142(1), c?=?33.454(2)?Å, β?=?99.698(1)°. The copper(I) and palladium(II) ions in 2 adopt distorted tetrahedral and square-planar geometry, respectively. At room temperature, the complex is photoluminescent in solution.     

One-Pot Synthesis and Methylation of 3-[2-(1H-Benzimidazol-2-yl-Sulfanyl)-Acetyl]-Chromen-2-Ones

Abstract

3-(2-Bromoacetyl)coumarins (I), when treated with 2-mercatobenzimidazole (II) in acetone containing K₂CO₃ (mild base) and tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) as a phase transfer catalyst, at room temperature yielded the title compound 3-[2-(1H-benzimidazole-2-yl-sufanyl)-acetyl]-chromen-2-one (III) in a one-pot synthesis. Alternatively, III could also be prepared by treating dithiocarbonic acid O-ethyl ester, S-[2-oxo-2-(2-oxo-2H-chromen3-yl)-ethyl] ester (V), with o-phenylenediamine (VI). The methylation of the title compound III was performed with dimethyl sulfate (DMS), in acetonitrile containing TBAB and K₂CO₃ at room temperature, resulting in 3-[2-(N-methyl-benzimidazol-2-yl-sulfanyl)]-acetyl-chromen-2-ones (VII). Alternatively, methylation of III could also be performed with DMS in acetonitrile containing K₂CO₃ as base and clay as surface catalyst. All the compounds were synthesized in good yields and their structures were confirmed by spectral and analytical data.

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Synthesis of Novel New 2-(2-(4-((3,4-Dihydro-4-oxo-3-aryl quinazolin-2-yl)methyl)piperazin-1-yl)acetoyloxy)-2-phenyl Acetic Acid Esters

Stereoselective diazotization of (S)-2-amino-2-phenyl acetic acid (L-phenyl glycine) (4) with NaNO₂ in 6% H₂SO₄ in a mixture of acetone and water gave optically pure (S)-2-hydroxy-2-phenyl acetic acid (L-mandelic acid) (5). Esterification, gave (S)-2-hydroxy-2-phenyl acetic acid esters (6). The latter was treated with chloroacetyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine (TEA) in dichloromethane (DCM) to yield (S)-2-chloroacetyloxy phenyl acetic acid ester (2). In another sequence, the reaction of 2-(chloromethyl)-3-arylquinazolin-4(3H)-one (9) treated with N-Boc piperazine, followed by deprotection of the Boc group, to obtain 3-aryl-2-((piperazin-1-yl)methyl) quinazolin-4(3H)-one (3). Reaction of 2 with 3 in the presence of K₂CO₃ and KI gave the title compound, 2-(2-(4-((3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3-arylquinazolin-2-yl)methyl)piperazin-1-yl) acetoyloxy)-2-phenyl acetic acid esters (1). The structures of all the new compounds obtained in the present work are supported by spectral and analytical data.     

Synthesis,structure, spectroscopic,and DNA binding properties of Co(III) and Ni(II) complexes with ((E)-2-(amino((pyridin-2-ylmethylene)amino)methylene)maleonitrile)

Two new complexes, [Co(L)₂]Cl·(MeOH)₂ (1) and [Ni(L)₂]₄·EtOH (2) (L?=?(E)-2-(amino((pyridin-2-ylmethylene)amino)methylene)maleonitrile), were synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography, IR, UV, and fluorescence spectroscopy. According to X-ray crystallographic studies, each metal was six-coordinate with six nitrogens from two ligands. Both complexes form two-dimensional supramolecular networks via hydrogen bonding and π–π interactions. Ultraviolet and visible spectra showed that absorptions arise from π–π ^?, MLCT, and d–d electron transitions. Fluorescence spectroscopy revealed moderate intercalative binding of these two complexes with EB–DNA, with apparent binding constant (K _app) values of 9.14?×?10⁵ and 3.20?×?10^5?M^?1 for Co(III) and Ni(II) complexes, respectively. UV–visible absorption spectra showed that the absorption of DNA at 260?nm was quenched for 2 but quenched then improved for 1 with addition of complexes, tentatively attributed to the effect of the combined intercalative binding and electrostatic interaction for 1.     

Bridging chlorides and hydroxides: syntheses and crystal structures of binuclear and tetranuclear NiII complexes derived from a reduced Schiff-base ligand 2-(2-pyridylmethylamino)ethanesulfonic acid

Two complexes, [Ni(pmt)(Cl)] (1) and [Ni₄(pmt)₄(OH)₄]·8H₂O (2) [Hpmt = 2-(2-pyridylmethylamino)ethanesulfonic acid], were synthesized by different experimental methods in methanol-water mixed solution. Compound 1 crystallizes in triclinic, space group P?1 with unit cell parameters: a = 8.315(2) Å, b = 8.383(2) Å, c = 9.128(2) Å, α = 103.654(2)°, β = 98.125(2)°, γ = 113.154(2)°, V = 548.6(2) ų, Z = 2. A pair of chlorides is μ ₂-bridges linking two Ni^II atoms in forming binuclear complex 1. The coordination environment at Ni^II is distorted square-pyramidal geometry. Compound (2) belongs to monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a = 16.5168(15) Å, b = 18.3718(17) Å, c = 17.5473(16) Å, α = γ = 90°, β = 93.3820(10)°, V = 5315.3(8) ų, Z = 4. Four hydroxides are μ ₃-bridges joining four Ni^II atoms to generate a cubic framework as a tetranuclear complex. The configuration at each Ni^II is distorted octahedral. Both π–π stacking of pyridine rings and intermolecular hydrogen bonds stabilize the solid state structures for 1 and 2.     

New 2-(2-phenylethyl)chromone derivatives from agarwood and their inhibitory effects on tumor cells

Abstract

Two new chromone derivatives, 7-hydroxy-2-[2-(3'-methoxy-4'-hydroxyphenyl)-ethyl]chromone (1), and 6,7-dimethoxy-2-[2-(3'-hydroxyphenyl)-ethyl]chromone (2) were isolated from the EtOH extract of agarwood of Aquilaria sinensis, together with eleven known analogues. Their structures were established by detailed HR-ESIMS, 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic analysis, as well as comparison with the literature data. Selected the isolates (1, 2, 4–8, 10, 11) were tested for their antitumor activities against SMMC-7721, MGC-803 and OV-90 cell lines using the MTT method with cisplatin and paclitaxel as the positive control. All the tested compounds showed weak cytotoxic activities with IC₅₀ values ranged from 18.82 to 37.95 µg/ml.     

Polymerizations of methyl methacrylate and rac-lactide by zinc(II) precatalyst containing N-substituted 2-iminomethylpyridine and 2-iminomethylquinoline

The reaction of [ZnCl₂] with N-cyclopentyl-1-(quinolin-2-yl)methanimine (L_A), N-cyclohexyl-1-(quinolin-2-yl)methanimine (L_B), N-cyclohexyl-1-(pyridin-2-yl)methanimine (L_C), 2,6-diethyl-N-(pyridin-2-ylmethylene)aniline (L_D), N-cyclopentyl-1-(pyridin-2-yl)methanimine (L_E), and N-phenyl-(pyridin-2-yl)methanimine (L_F) in ethanol produced the bidentate [(NN′)ZnCl₂] complexes, [L_AZnCl₂], [L_BZnCl₂], [L_CZnCl₂], [L_DZnCl₂], [L_EZnCl₂] and [L_FZnCl₂], respectively. The molecular structures revealed that the zinc in [L_nZnCl₂] (L_n = L_A ? L_D) showed a distorted tetrahedral geometry involving two nitrogens of N,N’-bidentate ligands and two chloride ligands. Most of these initiators were effective for polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and polymerization of rac-lactide (rac-LA). [L_CZnCl₂] (with N-cyclohexyl substituted at imine-pyridine moiety) exhibited the highest catalytic activity for MMA polymerization in the presence of modified methylaluminoxane (MMAO) with an activity of 3.33 × 10⁴ g PMMA/mol·Zn·h at 60 °C, giving moderate syndiotactic poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) with high molecular weight (9.62 × 10⁵ g/mol). The dimethyl derivatives [L_nZnMe₂] (L_n = L_A ? L_F), generated in situ, polymerized rac-LA with moderate activity and yielded a polylactide (PLA) with good number-average molecular weights and narrower polydispersity indices (PDIs). [L_AZnMe₂] effectively initiates the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of rac-LA to attain heterotactic PLA (P_r = 0.91).     

Structures of Mn(II) complexes of bis(2-pyridylmethyl)amine (bpa) and (2-pyridylmethyl)(6-methyl-2-pyridylmethyl)amine (Mebpa): geometric isomerism in the solid state

The crystal structures of [Mn(bpa)₂](ClO₄)₂ (1), [bpa?=?bis(2-pyridylmethyl)amine], and Mn(6-Mebpa)₂(ClO₄)₂ (2), [6-Mebpa?=?(6-methyl-2-pyridylmethyl)(2-pyridylmethyl)amine] have been determined. In 1, two facial [Mn(bpa)₂]²⁺ isomers are observed in the same unit cell, one with C _i (1a) and the other with C₂ (1b) symmetries. In 2, only the isomer with C₂ symmetry is observed. The structure of [Mn(bpa)₂]²⁺ with only C₂ symmetry has been reported previously (Inorg. Chem., 31, 4611 (1992)). The bond length order Mn–N_amine?>?Mn–N_pyridyl, observed in the C₂ and the C _i isomers in the crystals of 1, is the reverse of the order observed in the structure of [Mn(bpa)₂](ClO₄)₂ which contains only the C₂ isomer in the unit cell. The structure of 2 in which only the C₂ isomer is found, also shows the bond length order Mn–N_pyridyl?>?Mn–N_amine. In cyclic voltammetric experiments in acetonitrile solutions, 1 and 2 show irreversible anodic peaks at E _p?=?1.60 and 1.90?V respectively, (vs. Ag/AgCl), assigned to the oxidation of Mn(II) to Mn(III). The substantially higher oxidation potential of 2 is attributable to a higher rearrangement energy in complex 2 due to the steric effect of the methyl substituent.     

AN UNUSUAL RUTHENIUM(II) COMPLEX OF 2-(2-PYRIDYL)BENZOTHIAZOLE

Abstract

The ligand 2-(2-pyridyl)benzothiazole (L) can act both as an N-N and an N-S chelating donor. The latter coordination mode is expected to be preferred when it is involved in coordination to Ru(II) which is a soft acceptor centre However, in the title compound, chlorobis(acetonitrile)triphenylphosphino-2-(2-pyridyl)benzothiazole-N,N-ruthenium(II) chlride, [Ru(L)(PPh₃(CH₃CN)₂Cl]Cl, the ligand acts in N,N-bidentate manner and the Ru(II) ion is found to be present in an N₄PCl coordination environment. PPh₃ and Cl are trans to each other and the two CH₃CN ligands occupy cis positions facing the NN donor atoms of ligand L.     

Synthesis, spectroscopic properties and crystal structure determination of 2-(2-pyridin-4-yl-vinyl)-1H-benzimidazole derivatives

Substituted 2-(2-pyridin-4-yl-vinyl)-1H-benzimidazole derivatives 2, 3 and 6 were synthesized. 2-(2-Pyridin-4-yl-vinyl)-1H-benzimidazole 2 and 6-methyl-2-(2-pyridin-4-yl-vinyl)-1H-benzimidazole 3 were prepared by condensation reaction from 3-pyridin-4-yl-acrylic acid and corresponding 1,2-phenylenediamines in polyphosporic acid (PPA). 2,7,11-b-Triaza-benzo[c]fluorene 4 was prepared by photochemical dehydrocyclization reaction of ethanolic solution of 2-(2-pyridin-4-yl-vinyl)-1H-benzimidazole 2. 2-(2-Pyridin-4-yl-vinyl)-3H-benzimidazole-6-carbonitrile 6 was prepared by condensation reaction from 3-pyridin-4-yl-propenal and 4-cyano-1,2-phenylenediamine using p-benzoquinone as oxidants. The structure of novel benzimidazole derivatives has been studied by ¹H and ¹³C NMR, IR, MS, UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy. The structure of 2-(2-pyridin-4-yl-vinyl)-1H-benzimidazole 2 was confirmed by X-ray single crystal structure analysis. The conformation of the molecule is E in regard to substituents position around vinyl double C=C bond. The non-planar molecules are mutually connected via the N–H···N and C–H···N type of intermolecular hydrogen bonds into infinite chains spreading along y axis.     

Synthese und Reaktionsverhalten von 3-(Bis(alkylthio)methylen)-3H-isobenzofuran-1-on-und 2-(Bis(alkylthio)methylen)-3(2H)-benzofuranon-Derivaten

Summary 3(Bis(alkylthio)methylene)-3H-isobenzofuran-1-ones2a–e and 2-(bis(alkylthio)methylene)-3(2H)-benzofuranone derivatives4a–c are obtained by reaction of phthalides1a–d or 3(2H)-benzofuranone (coumaranone3), respectively, with carbon disulfide under basic conditions followed by alkylation. The reaction behaviour of the new compounds2 and4 is investigated. 2-((2-Dimethylthio-1-oxo)ethyl)benzoic acid N,N-dimethylamide (7a) and 2-((2-dimethylthio-1-oxo)ethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methylpiperidide (7b) are surprisingly formed instead of the methylthio substitution products by treatment of2a with the corresponding amine in the presence of aluminum chloride.

Herrn Professor Dr. Dr. h. c.Waldemar Adam zum 60. Geburtstag gewidmet     

Synthesis,characterization, antimicrobial,DNA binding,and oxidative cleavage activities of Cu(II) and Co(II) complexes with 2-(2-hydroxybenzylideneamino)isoindoline-1,3-dione

(E)-2-(2-hydroxybenzylideneamino)isoindoline-1,3-dione (Hbid) was prepared by condensation of N-aminophthalimide and salicylaldehyde and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H-NMR, and mass spectral studies. Mononuclear complexes [(phen)Cu^II(μ-Hbid)₂H₂O] (1), [(phen)Co^II(Cl)₂(μ-Hbid)]6H₂O (2) (phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline) and binuclear complexes [Cu^II(μ-Hbid)]₂ (3), and [Co^II(μ-Hbid)]₂ (4) with Hbid were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV-Vis, molar conductance, and thermogravimetric (TG) techniques. DNA-binding properties of 1–4 were investigated by UV spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and viscosity measurements. The results suggest that 1 and 2 bind to DNA by partial intercalation, whereas 3 and 4 find different groove-binding sites. The cleavage of these complexes with super coiled pUC19 has been studied using gel electrophoresis; all the complexes displayed chemical nuclease activity in the absence and presence of H₂O₂ via an oxidative mechanism. Complexes 1–4 inhibit the growth of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.     

Crystal structure and catalytic properties of a vanadium complex cis-[VO2(Him-py)(im-py)]2·3H2O

Abstract

The coordination behavior of Him-py (2-(1H-imidazol-2-yl)pyridine) toward vanadium has been explored. The six-coordinate complex, cis-[VO₂(Him-py)(im-py)]₂·3H₂O (1), was synthesized by the coordination reaction of NH₄VO₃ and Him-py in the aqueous methanol solution, which was characterized by single-crystal X-ray technology. It belongs to the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a?=?8.0756(6), b?=?19.3531(15), c?=?11.4433(8), β?=?106.905(2), V?=?1711.2(2), and Z?=?2. The crystal structure shows that the six-coordinate vanadium is bonded to two cis-oxido ligands and two bidentate ligands, Him-py and im-py. Interestingly, when crystals of 1 were immersed in H₂O₂, a peroxovanadium compound, (H₂im-py)[OV(O₂)₂(Him-py)] (2), was obtained, which crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Fdd2 with a?=?22.600(2), b?=?22.7259(13), c?=?18.0146(11), V?=?9252.4(12), and Z?=?16, and consists of a seven-coordinate peroxovanadate(V) ion, one Him-py and one H₂im-py ligand. Moreover, we also studied the catalytic activity of 1 in the oxidative bromination of phenol/aniline-like compounds towards mimicking bromoperoxidase reactivity.     

Investigation of the Addition of Benzenethiol to p-Chlorophenylphenylacetylene

The addition of benzenethiol to p-chlorophenylphenylacetylene results in the formation of a mixture of two pairs of diastereomeric (E)- and (Z)-1-p-chlorophenyl-2-phenyl-1-phenylthioethylenes (1 and 2) and (E)- and (Z)-1-p-chlorophenyl-2-phenyl-2-phenylthioethylenes (3 and 4). The configurations of these compounds have been established by ¹ H NMR studies, by their preparation from benzyl p-chlorophenyl ketone and p-chloro-benzylphenyl ketone, and by the oxidation of the thioethylenes 1, 2, 3, and 4 to the corresponding sulphonylethylenes 5, 6, 7, and 8, respectively.     

Synthesis,structures, and luminescent properties of two cadmium polymers of 4-carboxyl phenoxyacetate and 2-(2-pyridyl)benzimidazole

Two-dimensional complexes of [Cd(cpoa)(o-pbim)] _n (1) and {[Cd₃(cpoa)₃(o-pbim)₂] · 2H₂O} _n (2) (cpoa²⁻ = 4-carboxyphenoxy acetate, o-pbim = 2-(2-pyridyl)benzimidazole) are synthesized under hydrothermal condition. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis shows that complex 1 contains a mono-nuclear unit, whereas complex 2 contains a trinuclear unit. The structural difference of 1 and 2 can be attributed to the various coordination modes of asymmetrically semi-flexible cpoa²⁻ ligand. The luminescent properties of these two compounds are also investigated.     

Structure elucidation of acetylation products of 2-acyl-1,3-indanediones by correlation of infrared spectral data

Summary 2-(1-Acetoxyalkylidene)- and 2-(1-acetoxybenzylidene)-1,3-indanediones (1a–1e) were proven to be the products of acetylation of 2-acyl-1,3-indanediones (2a–2e) by ketene using a detailed investigation and correlation analysis of infrared spectral data as well as¹H-NMR and¹³C-NMR spectra. Study by means of CNDO/2 and MMPI methods also demonstrates that the structure1 is more stable as the alternative one of 2-acyl-3-acetoxy-2-indene-1-ones (5). It was shown that the recently proposed general correlations v(C=O)_s vs. v(C=O)_as and v(C=O) vs. X⁺(R) as well as the mechanical anharmonicities of asymmetric C=O stretching vibration can be successfully used as a tool of structural diagnostics of cyclic 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds.

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Strukturaufklärung von Acetylierungsprodukten von 2-Acyl-1,3-indandionen mittels Korrelation von Infrarot-Daten

Zusammenfassung 2-(1-Acetoxyalkyliden)- und 2-(1-Acetoxybenzyliden)-1,3-indandione (1a–1e) wurden mittels einer detaillierten infrarot-spektroskopischen Untersuchung (IR-Korrelation) und¹H-NMR und¹³C-NMR Spektroskopie als Acetylierungsprodukte von 2-Acyl-1,3-indandionen (2a–2e) mit Keten nachgewiesen. CNDO/2- und MMPI-Rechnungen zeigten auch, daß Struktur1 stabiler ist, als die der alternativen 2-Acyl-3-acetoxy-2-inden-1-one5. Es wird gezeigt, daß die kürzlich vorgeschlagenen allgemeinen Korrelationen v(C=O)_s gengen v(C=O)_as und v(C=O) gegen X ⁺(R) und auch die mechanischen Anharmonizitäten der asymmetrischen C=O Streckschwingung erfolgreich als Werkzeug zur Strukturaufklärung cyclischer 1,3-Dicarbonyl-Verbindungen eingesetzt werden können.

     

A chemo-enzymatic approach to optically active 3-(4-methoxycarbonyl)phenyl-2-methyl-1-propanols

With a view to obtaining both enantiomers of 3-(4-methoxycarbonyl)phenyl-2-methyl-1-propanols, (R)-1 and (S)-1, from the respective racemate, (±)-1, the hydrolysis of its acetate, (±)-2, in the presence of porcine pancreatic lipase (PPL) has been studied. The optical puriry of (R)-1 and (S)-1 thus obtained was unsatisfactory (ee 22–27%), and could not be increased beyondee 33% by repeated enzymatic hydrolysis of the unconverted fraction of the acetate. In contrast with this, the biohydrogenation of 3-(4-methoxycarbonyl)phenyl-2-methyl-2-propen-1-ol (4) with fermentingSaccharomyces cerevisiae afforded (S)-1 of considerably higher optical purity (ee 41–90 %, depending on the strain). The stereochemical correlation of the products obtained in the two biochemical processes under study shows that the PPL-catalyzed hydrolysis of (±)-2 produces preferably (R)-1.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 4, pp. 761–766, April, 1995.The authors express their gratitude to the Russian Foundation for Basic Research for financial support (Grant No. 93-03-5893).     

A study of the Claisen rearrangement of 7-(3-phenyl-2-propenyloxy)-3-phenyl-(4H)-1-benzopyran-4-one derivatives

Summary The Claisen rearrangement of 7-(3-phenyl-2-propenyloxy)-3-phenyl-(4H)-1-benzopyran-4-one (2 a) gave 7-hydroxy-8-(1-phenyl-2-propenyl)-3-phenyl-(4H)-1-benzopyran-4-one (3 a) and 2,3-dihydro-2,6-diphenyl-3-methyl-(7H)furo[2,3-h]-1-benzopyran-7-one (7 a). 2-Methyl-7-(3-phenyl-2-propenyloxy)-3-phenyl-(4H)-1-benzopyran-4-one (2 b) afforded4 b and7 b. 8-Methyl-7-(3-phenyl-2-propenyloxy)-3-phenyl-(4H)-1-benzopyran-4-one (12) gave only the alkali soluble product 7-hydroxy-8-methyl-6-(1-phenyl-2-propenyl)-3-phenyl-(4H)-1-benzopyran-4-one (13).3 a,4 b, and13 were further cyclized in acidic medium to9 a,10 b, and14 followed by dehydrogenation.This paper is dedicated to Dr. F. M. Dean, Department of Organic Chemistry, Robert Robinson Laboratories, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, U. K., on his retirement