Synthesis of imidazo[4,5-<Emphasis Type="Italic">e</Emphasis>]benzo[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>;3,4-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>´]difuroxanes

A method for the synthesis of imidazo[4,5-e]benzo[1,2-c;3,4-c´]difuroxanes, potential nitric oxide donors, has been developed. The synthesized compounds were characterized by IR and NMR spectroscopy, high resolution mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis.     

A convenient synthesis of pyrrolo[2,3-<Emphasis Type="Italic">b</Emphasis>]pyridines and pyrido[2′,3′:5,4]pyrrolo[2,3-<Emphasis Type="Italic">d</Emphasis>]pyrimidines

2-Chloro-6-ethoxy-4-phenylpyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile was taken as versatile building block that allows the synthesis of 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine, thieno[2,3-b]pyridine and pyrido[2′,3′:5,4]pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyrimidine systems. Some of the synthesized compounds were screened as antibacterial agents. Correspondence: Shawkat A. Abdel-Mohsen, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt.     

Synthesis and Reactions of Novel Pyrimido[4,5-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>]pyridazine and <Emphasis Type="Italic">s</Emphasis>-Triazolo[3′,4′:2,3]pyrimido[4,5-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>]pyridazine Derivatives

Summary. The reaction of 3-chloro-5,6-diphenylpyridazine-4-carbonitrile with potassium thiocyanate gave the corresponding isothiocyanate derivative. This was reacted with aromatic amines in ethanol to afford pyrimido[4,5-c]pyridazine derivatives. The reaction of the latter compounds with hydrazine hydrate led to the formation of 6-hydrazino derivatives. One hydrazino compound was reacted with a variety of reagents to produce other new pyrimidopyridazines as well as a number of s-triazolo derivatives.     

Synthesis and reactivity of 2-(2-furyl)-1,7-dimethyl-1<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>,7<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-benzo[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">d</Emphasis>: 3,4-<Emphasis Type="Italic">d</Emphasis>′]diimidazole

2-(2-Furyl)-1,7-dimethyl-1H,7H-benzo[1,2-d: 3,4-d′]diimidazole was synthesized by the Weidenhagen reaction followed by N-methylation. Electrophilic substitution reactions of the title compound (nitration, bromination, sulfonation, formylation, and acylation) involved both the furan ring and central benzene fragment.     

Hetero-Diels–Alder reaction of 3-aroylpyrrolo[2,1-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>][1,4]benzoxazines with styrene. Synthesis of pyrano[4′,3′: 2,3]pyrrolo[2,1-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>][1,4]benzoxazines

The hetero-Diels–Alder reaction of 3-aroylpyrrolo[2,1-c][1,4]benzoxazine-1,2,4-triones with styrene afforded mixtures of diastereoisomeric (10R*,11aR*)- and (10S*,11aR*)-8-aryl-10-phenyl-10,11-dihydropyrano[4′,3′: 2,3]pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,4]benzoxazine-6,7,12-triones.     

Synthesis of hydrogenated 2,7-dimethylpyrrolo[3,4-<Emphasis Type="Italic">b</Emphasis>]indoles – analogs of dimebon

A schemes have been proposed for the synthesis of novel 4-substituted 2,7-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-1H- and previously unknown 2,7-dimethyl-cis-1,2,3,3a,4,8b-hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-b]indoles. In the case of the Dimebon structural analog 2,7-dimethyl-4-[2-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl]-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo-[3,4-b]indole a broad spectrum of pharmacological activity was found in the hydrogenated pyrroloindoles suitable for the development of medicines via the “magic bullet” concept. A strong dependence of the antagonist relationship of the synthesized compounds towards histamine H₁ and serotonin 5-HT₆ receptors with the nature of the substituent in the 4 position and the degree of hydrogenation of the pyrrolo[3,4-b]indoles was demonstrated.     

Determination of the <Emphasis Type="Italic">R</Emphasis> ⇄ <Emphasis Type="Italic">S</Emphasis> enantiomerization barrier in 5,6-dihydrobenzoimidazo[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>]quinazolines

Chiral imidazoquinazolines undergoing thermally induced reversible R ⇄ S enantiomerization have been synthesized by the interaction of 2-(o-aminophenyl)benzimidazoles with aldehydes and ketones. The benzimidazole fragment has been used for the first time as an indicator group in temperature-dependent ¹H NMR spectra for determining the energy barrier of this rearrangement. The effects of nearby substituents on the kinetic and activation parameters, and on the recyclization mechanism have been investigated.     

New photochromic 1,1,3-trimethylspiro[benzo[<Emphasis Type="Italic">e</Emphasis>]indoline-2,3′-[3<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>]-pyrano[3,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">f</Emphasis>]quinoline]

A new photochromic spiropyran of the benzoindoline series containing the quinoline moiety was synthesized. Its structure was determined by IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The crystal structure of the new compound was established by X-ray diffraction. The photochromic properties of the synthesized spiropyran were investigated.     

Synthesis and structure of a new heterocyclic system – 7,8-dihydroimidazo- [1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-<Emphasis Type="Italic">e</Emphasis>]pyrimidine

The purpose-directed synthesis of a new heterocyclic system, 7,8-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c][1,3]thia- zolo[4,5-e]pyrimidine has been carried out based on the successive interaction of available 2-(aroyl- aminocyanomethylene)imidazolidines with hydrogen sulfide and triethyl orthoformate with subsequent intramolecular cyclocondensation of the obtained 8-aroylamino-7-thioxo-1,2,3,7-tetrahydroimidazo- [1,2-c]pyrimidines under the action of phosphorus pentasulfide or polyphosphoric acid.     

Polynitromethyl derivatives of furazano[3,4-<Emphasis Type="Italic">e</Emphasis>]di([1,2,4]triazolo)-[4,3-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>:3′,4′-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>]pyrazine as components of solid composite propellants

The energetic potential of solid composite propellants (SCP) with furazano[3,4-e]di([1,2,4]- triazolo)[4,3-a:3′,4′-c]pyrazine including trinitromethyl (C(NO₂)₃), fluorodinitromethyl (CF(NO₂)₂), and (difluoroamino)dinitromethyl (C(NF₂)(NO₂)₂) groups was estimated based on thermochemical calculations. It was shown that C(NO₂)₃ and C(NF₂)(NO₂)₂ derivatives can constitute the basis of metal-free compositions of SCP with a specific impulse from 251 to 263 s, i.e., comparable or superior in efficiency to HMX-based propellants.     

Polymorphism of bimolecular crystals of CL-20 with tris[1,2,5]oxadiazolo[3,4-<Emphasis Type="Italic">b</Emphasis>:3´,4´-<Emphasis Type="Italic">d</Emphasis>:3″,4″-<Emphasis Type="Italic">f</Emphasis>]azepine-7-amine

New bimolecular crystals (BMCs) of 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) with tris[1,2,5]oxadiazolo[3,4-b:3´,4´-d:3″,4″-f]azepine-7-amine (AZ2) were synthesized. Four different crystal structures — two polymorphic modifications with the CL-20: AZ2 ratio of 1: 1 (BMCs 1 and 2) and two polymorphic modifications with the ratio of 1: 2 (BMCs 3 and 4) — were obtained depending on the crystallization conditions. These crystals were studied by X-ray diffraction. The results of quantum chemical calculations indicate that the new η-conformation found in crystal 1 is not a stable conformer of CL-20 and its existence is attributed to the crystal packing effects in structure 1.     

Synthesis of lupane and 19<Emphasis Type="Italic">β</Emphasis>,28-epoxy-18<Emphasis Type="Italic">α</Emphasis>-oleanane 2,3-<Emphasis Type="Italic">seco</Emphasis>-derivatives based on betulin

The α-hydroxyoximes of methyl betulonate and allobetulone were synthesized. Beckmann fragmentation of them produced the lupane and 19β,28-epoxy-18α-oleanane 2,3-seco-derivatives. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 5, pp. 491–494, September-October, 2008. Original article submitted July 4, 2008.     

Carbo[3 + 3] cyclocondensation reactions. A new method for the synthesis of tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-<Emphasis Type="Italic">b</Emphasis>]quinazolines and tetrahydropyrazolo[4,5-<Emphasis Type="Italic">b</Emphasis>]quinolines

The cyclocondensation of substituted 5-aminopyrazoles with benzylidene acetone leads to the regioselective synthesis of dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines and dihydropyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridines containing a methyl group in the six-membered heterocycle. Compounds of both these groups readily undergo carbo[3 + 3] cyclo-condensation with chalcones in butanol under alkaline catalysis conditions and upon heating to give aryl-substituted tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-b]quinazolines and tetrahydropyrazolo[4,5-b]quinolines. Ultrasonic initiation of these reactions leads to enhanced rate and higher yield of the desired products.     

Preparation of surfactant-free nanoparticles of methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-<Emphasis Type="Italic">b</Emphasis>-poly(D,L-lactide-<Emphasis Type="Italic">co</Emphasis>-glycolide-<Emphasis Type="Italic">co</Emphasis>-ɛ-caprolactone)

Surfactant-free nanoparticles of methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide-co-ɛ-caprolactone) diblock copolymers (MPEG-b-PDLLGCL) with different DLL:G:CL ratios were prepared by modified-spontaneous emulsification solvent diffusion method. Sizes of resulted colloidal nanoparticles obtained from light-scattering analysis were in the range of 121–132 nm with narrow size distribution. The nanoparticle sizes depended on the composition of the PDLLGCL block. Scanning electron microscopy demonstrated that the nanoparticles were aggregated after drying process, suggested they were soft nanoparticles. However, their initial aggregates can be observed and it was shown that the nanoparticles have spherical shape with smooth surface. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-arylsulfanyl-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-arylsulfonyl(acyl)-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>′-phenylthiourea sodium salts

Reactions of N-arylsulfonyl(acyl)arenesulfenamide sodium salts with phenyl isothiocyanate afforded N-arylsulfanyl-N-arylsulfonyl(acyl)-N-phenylthioura sodium salts which were found to increase thermal stability of finely dispersed poly(vinyl chloride).Translated from Zhurnal Organicheskoi Khimii, Vol. 40, No. 10, 2004, pp. 1532–1535.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by Koval, Oleinik.     

Heterocycles with a bridging nitrogen atom. 15. The novel recyclization of dipyrido[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>:1′,2′-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>]-imidazolium salts to pyrido[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]-benzimidazole-8-carboxaldehydes

A previously unknown recyclization of an 11-acyldipyrido[1,2-a:1,2-c]imidazolium cation to 8-formyl-9-methyl(aryl)pyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazoles has been discovered. The proposed reaction mechanism includes a selective opening of one of the pyridinium rings and the formation of a benzaldehyde fragment via condensation of the intermediate with the participation of the acyl group.__________Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 135–139, January, 2005.     

Reduction of 2,3-<Emphasis Type="Italic">Seco</Emphasis>-28-oxo-19<Emphasis Type="Italic">β</Emphasis>,28-epoxy-18<Emphasis Type="Italic">α</Emphasis>-olean-2,3-dicarboxylic acid and its cyclic anhydride

Reduced derivatives of 2,3-seco-28-oxo-19β,28-epoxy-18α-olean-2,3-dicarboxylic acid and its cyclic anhydride were prepared. Reduction of the starting 2,3-secodicarboxylic acid by NaBH₄–I₂ produced the 2,3-seco-2,3-dihydroxy derivative. Reaction of the starting anhydride with LiAlH₄ gave the 2,3-seco2,3,19β,28-tetrahydroxy derivative. Cyclization using acidic reagents of the 2,3-seco-2,3-hydroxy- and 2,3seco-2,3,19β,28-tetrahydroxy derivatives gave the corresponding cyclic ethers containing an oxepane ring. The anhydride ring was reduced by NaBH₄ to the corresponding ε-lactone, the structure of which was confirmed by an x-ray crystal structure.     

Crystal structure of the molecular complex of 1,3,5-<Emphasis Type="Italic">tris</Emphasis>-<Emphasis Type="Italic">m</Emphasis>-chlorophenylisocyanurate with ε-caprolactone

The molecular complexes of 1,3,5-tris-m-chlorophenylisocyanurate and ε-caprolactone were synthesized by the reaction of the latter with 3-chlorophenylisocyanate in the presence of triethylamine. Single crystals were grown, and the molecular and crystal structures of the synthesized complexes were investigated.     

Synthesis of 5,8-Diamino-Substituted Pyrano[4″,3″:4′,5′]pyrido[3′,2′:4,5]thieno[3,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">d</Emphasis>]pyrimidines and Pyrimido[4′,5′:4,5]thieno[2,3-<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>]isoquinolines

Ethyl 1-amino-8,8-dimethyl-5-(piperidin-1-yl)-8,9-dihydro-6H-pyrano[4,3-d]thieno[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carboxylate and ethyl 1-amino-5-(piperidin-1-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-c]isoquinoline-2-carboxylate reacted with benzoyl isothiocyanate to give the corresponding 1-thioureido derivatives which underwent cyclization to 2,2-dimethyl-5-(piperidin-1-yl)-10-thioxo-1,4,10,11-tetrahydro-2H-pyrano[4″,3″:4′,5′]pyrido-[3′,2′:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-8(9H)-one and 5-(piperidin-1-yl)-10-thioxo-1,2,3,4,10,11-hexahydropyrimido-[4′,5′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]isoquinolin-8(9H)-one. The cyclization products were converted into 8-chloro derivatives, and the chlorine atom therein was replaced by various amines.