Palladium-catalysed dimerization of isoprene with carbon dioxide in the presence of organotin ethoxide and 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU)

The palladium-catalysed dimerization of isoprene with carbon dioxide is promoted by treatment wiht tributyltin ethoxide and 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU).     

Synthesis of Trideuteriomethyl 5-Deuterium-β-D-Mannopyranoside

Abstract

The title compound was prepared by first converting trideuteriomethyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-β-D-mannopyranoside to a 6-bromo-6-deoxy derivative which on elimination by using DBU (1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene) or DBN (1,5-diazabi-cyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene) gave a hex-5-enopyranoside derivative. The deuteroboration of the hex-5-enopyranoside followed by oxidation and subsequent deblocking produced trideuteriomethyl 5-deuterium-β-D-mannopyranoside.     

Perfluoroalkanosulfonyl fluoride:A useful reagent for dehydration of aldoximes to nitriles

The reaction of a variety of aldoximes with perfluoroalkanosulfonyl fluoride in the presence of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene(DBU) in dichloromethane smoothly generated the corresponding nitriles in 70%–95% yields.     

On the reactions of aroylacetonitriles with acetoacetates

2,7-Diaryl-3-cyano-4-methylpyrano[4,3-b]pyridin-5-ones were synthesized by Ni(acac)₂-catalyzed condensation of aroylacetonitriles with acetoacetates. The competitive Knoevenagel reaction gave 6-aryl-5-cyano-4-methylpyran-2-ones as by-products. A preparative method for the synthesis of the latter compounds in the presence of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) as a catalyst was proposed.     

Sonochemical fluorination of heterocyclic nitro compounds with Selectfluor™ (F-TEDA-BF4)

CH and CH₂ groups attached to a heterocycle and a nitro function were rapidly mono- or difluorinated by reaction with 1-chloromethyl-4-fluoro-1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2,2,2]octane bis-tetrafluoroborate (Selectfluor) in the presence of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), preferably with ultrasonic irradiation.     

Synthesis of onio-, dionio-, and trionio-substituted phosphines; the nucleophilic behavior of DBN and DBU toward main group electrophiles

1,5-Diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN) and 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) react with chloro- and dichloro-phosphines leading to onio- and dionio-substituted phosphines. Similarly, onio-substituted silicon and tin derivatives are prepared; they are used as onio-substituent transfer reagents in the synthesis of a trionio-substituted phosphine.     

1,8-DIAZABICYCLO[5.4.0]UNDEC-7-ENE (DBU): A POWERFUL CATALYST FOR THE MICHAEL ADDITION REACTION OF β-KETOESTERS TO ACRYLATES AND ENONES

ABSTRACT

The Michael addition reaction of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds and enones was carried out in the presence of a catalytic amount of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) in ethanol under the mild reaction condition furnished Michael adducts in excellent yield.     

An unusual addition reaction for constructing a novel pH-controlled fluorescence switch

A pH-controlled fluorescence switch based on a core-substituted naphthalenediimide compound (NDI-DBU) was constructed. The novel pentacyclic compound (NDI-DBU) was derived from naphthalenediimide (NDI) and 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) in only one synthetic operation, catalysized by CuI.     

Sonochemical fluorination of heterocyclic nitro compounds with Selectfluor

Methine and methylene groups attached to a nitro function and heterocycle (and Ph for CH) were rapidly mono- or di-fluorinated by reaction with 1-chloromethyl-4-fluoro-1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2,2,2]octane bis-tetrafluoroborate (Selectfluor) in the presence of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), preferably with ultrasonic irradiation.     

Synthesis and spectrophotometric study of the acid-base and complexing properties of 2,3,7,8,12,13,17,18-Octaethyl-5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-methoxyphenyl)porphyrin in acetonitrile

2,3,7,8,12,13,17,18-Octaethyl-5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-methoxyphenyl)porphyrin has been synthesized, and its acid-base and complexing properties in the systems 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene-acetonitrile, acetonitrile-Zn(OAc)₂, and 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene-acetonitrile-Zn(OAc)₂ have been studied by spectrophotometry. Titration of 2,3,7,8,12,13,17,18-octaethyl-5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-methoxyphenyl)porphyrin with 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene is accompanied by successive deprotonation of the pyrrole nitrogen atoms with formation of the corresponding mono- and dianion. The overall acid dissociation constant of the title compound has been determined. The complexation of neutral and doubly deprotonated 2,3,7,8,12,13,17,18-octaethyl-5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-methoxyphenyl)porphyrin with Zn(OAc)₂ has been studied, and kinetic parameters for the formation of the zinc complex according to the molecular and ionic mechanisms have been determined. Extra coordination of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene by the zinc complex of 2,3,7,8,12,13,17,18-octaethyl-5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-methoxyphenyl)porphyrin.     

1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU)-promoted efficient and versatile aza-Michael addition

A convenient and versatile method was developed for aza-Michael addition using a substoichiometric amount of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU). Various nitrogen nucleophiles were efficiently introduced to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds employing 0.5 equiv of DBU. Furthermore, other heteroatomic nucleophiles could also be introduced successfully under the same reaction conditions.     

From bifunctional nucleophilic behavior of DBU to a new heterocyclic fluorescent platform

[structure: see text] An unexpected discovery of a novel cyclocondensation reaction of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-8-ene (DBU) with activated 1,2-dichloro compounds is described. The 2-aminopyrrole skeleton is generated through the concomitant formation of new nitrogen-carbon and carbon-carbon bonds. A new pentacyclic derivative formed upon the reaction of 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline with DBU exhibits strong fluorescence both in solutions (Phi in hexane = 0.4) and in the solid state.     

Formation and crystal structure of an unexpected inclusion complex of a metal-free phthalocyanine and oxalic acid

Treatment of 3-(2,4-dimethyl-3-pentyloxy)phthalonitrile (2) with CeCl3 in the presence of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) in n-pentanol gives the corresponding metal-free phthalocyanine 3, which unexpectedly traps the oxalic acid in the crystal lattice forming a 1:1 inclusion complex.     

DBU-catalyzed expeditious and facile multicomponent synthesis of N-arylquinolines under microwave irradiation

Abstract  

N-Arylquinoline derivatives are obtained in excellent yields by a rapid, easy, and efficient one-pot multicomponent reaction of aromatic aldehydes, 3-arylamino-5,5-dimethylcyclohex-2-enone, and active methylene compounds utilizing 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) as a catalyst in ethanol under microwave irradiation.     

A new and concise way to enamides by fluoroalkanosulfonyl fluoride mediated Beckmann rearrangement of α,β-unsaturated ketoximes

The reaction of α,β-unsaturated ketoximes with fluoroalkanosulfonyl fluorides in the presence of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) underwent the Beckmann rearrangement smoothly to afford the corresponding acid-sensitive enamides in moderate to excellent yields, which provides a new efficient method for the preparation of acid-sensitive enamides.     

Synthesis of 2-mercaptobenzothiazoles via DBU-promoted tandem reaction of o-haloanilines and carbon disulfide

An efficient strategy for the synthesis of a variety of 2-mercaptobenzothiazole derivatives has been developed. The reaction proceeded from o-haloaniline derivatives and carbon disulfide via a tandem reaction in the presence of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) to afford the corresponding 2-mercaptobenzothiazole derivatives in good to excellent yields.     

One-step synthesis of epoxy(perfluoroalkyl)alkenes

Epoxy(perfluoroalkyl)alkenes were synthesized in one step by reaction of perfluoroalkyl iodides with 2-(allyloxymethyl)oxirane and 2-(oct-7-en-1-yl)oxirane in the presence of sodium dithionite and 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) under mild conditions.     

Unique cascade ring-opening/cyclization reaction of azlactones and DBU or DBN: Synthesis of new pyrrolam A analogues

1-Azabicyclo[3.3.0]oct-3-en-2-one derivatives were synthesized efficiently through the facile cascade reaction of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) or 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN) with arylidene azlactones. This research provides a straightforward procedure for the synthesis of a novel class of multicyclic semi-alkaloids which shows good antimicrobial activity. Under catalyst-free, mild, and solventless condition, a wide range of fused tricyclic derivatives was obtained in high yields.     

Synthesis of 4-phenyloxazinones via DBU-catalyzed cleavage of 4-bromomethylcoumarins

A new route for ring transformation has been discovered during the reaction of 4-bromomethylcoumarins with hydroxyl amine in the presence of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), leading to the formation of pharmacologically important 1,2-oxazinones in a single step with very high yields.     

Total Synthesis of (±)-Gelsemine

A complex molecular reorganization ( 1 → 2 ), a sequential anionic aza-Cope rearrangement and Mannich cyclization, and an unprecedented intramolecular Heck reaction of the tetrasubstituted double bond of a vinylogous carbamate are key steps in a new total synthesis of (±)-gelsemine ( 3 ). MOM=methoxymethyl, DBU=1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene.