Efficient synthesis of highly functionalized dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines by a double annulation strategy from alpha-alkenoyl-alpha-carbamoyl ketene-(S,S)-acetals

A convenient and efficient synthesis of highly functionalized dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines via a double [5 + 1] annulation strategy starting from easily available alpha-alkenoyl-alpha-carbamoyl ketene-(S,S)-acetals 1 and cheap reagents (NH4OAc, DMF, and POCl3) has been developed. In the first step of the double annulation route, 2-amino-3-carbamoyl-5,6-dihydro-4-pyridones 2 were created in high to excellent yields by a formal [5C + 1N] annulation reaction of ketene-(S,S)-acetals 1 with ammonia (from ammonium acetate). In the second step of the double annulation strategy, the highly functionalized dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives, 7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-ones 3 (when R1 = aryl) and 7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines 4 (when R1 = H), were constructed, respectively, in fair to good yields by reacting 2 with excessive Vilsmeier reagent (DMF/POCl3). A mechanism involved in the second [5 + 1] annulation step, including a formal [5 + 1] annulation and accompanied chlorovinylation, chloroformylation, amination, and aromatization reactions, is proposed.     

Copper-catalyzed [5+1] annulation of 2-ethynylanilines with an N,O-acetal leading to construction of quinoline derivatives

A novel copper-catalyzed [5 + 1] annulation of 2-ethynylanilines with an N,O-acetal, which functioned as a C1 part, leading to the preparation of quinoline derivatives with an ester substituent on the 2-position is described. A combination of CuBr(2) and trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) promoting [5 + 1] annulation of the 2-ethynylaniline with ethyl glyoxylate is also demonstrated.     

Synthesis of functionalized allylic sulfoxides and their use in the construction of 2,3,4-trisubstituted furans via a [3 + 2] annulation

A route to 2,3,4-trisubstituted furan derivatives based on a [3 + 2] annulation of functionalized allylic sulfoxides and aldehydes is described. In this strategy, the precursors of allylic sulfoxides 4, allylic sulfides 3, were synthesized via a thiomethylation reaction of an alpha-EWG ketene-S,S-acetal 1 (EWG: electron-withdrawing group), formaldehyde, and a thiol 2 in high to excellent yields. Allylic sulfoxides 4 were prepared by a highly regioselective oxidation of 3, using m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid as oxidant. Thus, starting from these readily available sulfoxides 4, 2-alkylthio-3,4-disubstituted furans 6 were efficiently constructed via the [3 + 2] annulation reaction of 4 with aldehydes 5 under mild conditions. Further replacement of the 2-alkylthio group of 6 with amines led to the formation of 2-amino-3,4-disubstituted furan derivatives 7.     

Cobalt(II)-Catalyzed [4+2] Annulation of Picolinamides with Alkynes via C−H Bond Activation

A cobalt(II)-catalyzed [4+2] annulation of picolinamides with alkynes via C−H bond activation has been developed. The operationally simple annulation reaction allows for the synthesis of acyl-substituted 1H-benzoquinoline bearing multiple aromatic rings (up to 96 % yield) without co-oxidant or other oxidation factors under mild conditions. Several control experiments were carried out. This practical [4+2] annulation provides an efficient route to access highly functionalized compounds.     

Cationic palladium-catalyzed [5 + 2] annulation of 2-acylmethoxyarylboronic acids and allenoates: synthesis of 1-benzoxepine derivatives

The 1-benzoxepine derivatives were synthesized conveniently by cationic palladium-catalyzed [5 + 2] annulation reaction of 2-acylmethoxyarylboronic acids with allenoates in high yields. This annulation involves the intramolecular nucleophilic addition to ketones without the formation of π-allylpalladium species.     

Asymmetric Alkenyl C−H Functionalization by CpxRhIII forms 2H‐Pyrrol‐2‐ones through [4+1]‐Annulation of Acryl Amides and Allenes

An efficient Cp^xRh^III‐catalyzed enantioselective alkenyl C?H functionalization/[4+1] annulation of acryl amides and allenes is reported. The described transformation provides straightforward access to enantioenriched α,β‐unsaturated‐γ‐lactams bearing a quaternary stereocenter. The reaction operates under mild conditions, displays a broad functional‐group tolerance, and provides 2H‐pyrrol‐2‐ones with excellent selectivity of up to 97:3 er. Such scaffolds are frequently found in natural products and synthetic bioactive compounds and are of significant synthetic value. It is noteworthy that the allene serves as a one‐carbon unit in the [4+1]‐annulation.     

Diastereoselective [3+2] Annulation of Aromatic/Vinylic Amides with Bicyclic Alkenes through Cobalt‐Catalyzed C−H Activation and Intramolecular Nucleophilic Addition

A highly diastereoselective method for the synthesis of dihydroepoxybenzofluorenone derivatives from aromatic/vinylic amides and bicyclic alkenes is described. This new transformation proceeds through cobalt‐catalyzed C?H activation and intramolecular nucleophilic addition to the amide functional group. Transition‐metal‐catalyzed C?H activation reactions of secondary amides with alkenes usually lead to [4+2] or [4+1] annulation; to the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that a [3+2] cycloaddition is described in this context. The reaction proceeds under mild conditions and tolerates a wide range of functional groups. Mechanistic studies imply that the C?H bond cleavage may be the rate‐limiting step.     

One-pot preparation of pyrrole derivatives via the copper-catalyzed [4+1] annulation of propargylic amines with ethyl glyoxylate and phenylglyoxal in the presence of piperidine

We describe how copper(II) chloride efficiently catalyzes the [4+1] annulation of propargylamines with either ethyl glyoxylate or phenylglyoxal functioning as a C1 unit, in the presence of piperidine, which leads to a straightforward and one-pot preparation of pyrrole derivatives. The key feature in this annulation is the in-situ generation of an N,O-hemiacetal intermediate from either the glyoxylate or the glyoxal and a secondary amine.     

Eight-membered ring construction by [4 + 2 + 2] annulation involving beta-carbon elimination

Cyclobutanones underwent a formal [4 + 2 + 2] annulation reaction with 1,6- and 1,7-diynes in the presence of nickel(0) catalysts to provide bicyclic eight-membered ring ketones. The annulation reaction proceeds through a ring-expansion of oxanickelacycloheptadiene via beta-carbon elimination to form a nine-membered nickelacycle. This reaction employing cyclobutanones as a C4 unit constructs cyclooctadienone cores in one synthetic step.     

Rh(iii)-Catalyzed [5 + 1] annulation of 2-alkenylanilides and 2-alkenylphenols with allenyl acetates

Herein, we report a mild and highly regioselective Rh(iii)-catalyzed non-oxidative [5 + 1] vinylic C–H annulation of 2-alkenylanilides with allenyl acetates, which has been elusive so far. The reaction proceeds via vinylic C–H activation, regioselective 2,3-migratory insertion, β-oxy elimination followed by nucleophilic cyclization to get direct access to 1,2-dihydroquinoline derivatives. The strategy was also successfully extended to C–H activation of 2-alkenylphenols for constructing chromene derivatives. In the overall [5 + 1] annulation, the allene serves as a one carbon unit. The acetate group on the allene is found to be crucial both for controlling the regio- and chemoselectivity of the reaction and also for facilitating β-oxy elimination. The methodology was scalable and also further extended towards late stage functionalization of various natural products.

A highly regioselective Rh(iii)-catalyzed non-oxidative [5 + 1] vinylic C–H annulation of 2-alkenylanilides and 2-alkenylphenols with allenyl acetates was described for accessing dihyroquinoline and chromene derivatives.     

Palladium-Catalyzed [3+2] and [2+2+2] Annulations of 4-Iodo-2-quinolones with Activated Alkynes through Selective C−H Activation

The palladium-catalyzed reaction of 4-iodo-2-quinolones with activated alkynes was investigated. Cyclopenta[de]quinoline-2(1 H)-ones and/or phenanthridine-6(5 H)-ones were obtained through [3+2] annulation involving aromatic C−H activation or [2+2+2] annulation involving vinylic C−H activation, respectively. Reasonable mechanisms for the formation of these annulation products have been proposed based on density functional theory calculations.     

Asymmetric Catalytic [4+5] Annulation of ortho-Quinone Methides with Vinylethylene Carbonates and its Extension to Stereoselective Tandem Rearrangement

Palladium-catalyzed asymmetric [4+5] annulation of ortho-quinone methides (o-QMs) with substituted vinylethylene carbonates (VECs) is described for the first time, giving a novel enantioselective approach to chiral nine-membered benzoheterocycles. Based on this designed [4+5] annulation, an unprecedented silica gel-promoted tandem rearrangement reaction featuring a unique asymmetric aromatic Claisen rearrangement is explored at room temperature, offering a new method for asymmetric construction of all-carbon quaternary stereocenters embedded in chiral functionalized homoallylic alcohols.     

Iron-mediated [3 + 2] or [3 + 3] annulation of 2-(2-(ethynyl)phenoxy)-1-arylethanones: selective synthesis of indeno[1,2-c]chromenes and 5H-naphtho[1,2-c]chromenes

An iron-mediated tandem annulation strategy has been developed for the synthesis of numerous functional indeno[1,2-c]chromenes and 5H-naphtho[1,2-c]chromenes. This work is the first to disclose an iron-mediated method through sequential electrophilic addition of a ketone to an alkyne and annulation tandem reaction. Importantly, a halide is introduced into the products by a ring-opening process among the annulation of alkynylcyclopropanes, which makes the methodology more attractive for organic synthesis.     

A concise total synthesis of (-)-cylindricine C through a stereoselective intramolecular aza-[3 + 3] annulation strategy

[reaction: see text] An enantioselective total synthesis of (-)-cylindricine C is described, featuring a diastereoselective intramolecular aza-[3 + 3] annulation strategy and an interesting halohydrin formation of the C4-5 olefin for construction of C4-ketone. This work provides a unique approach to this family of natural products.     

Stereoselective synthesis of highly functionalized 1,5-oxa-bridged cyclooctenes via a 3-oxidopyrylium-cyclopropenone acetal cycloaddition [corrected

[reaction: see text] A [5C+2C] oxidopyrylium-cyclopropenone acetal cycloaddition followed by ring opening of the cyclopropane unit of the resulting adduct leads to highly substituted 1,5-oxa-bridged cyclooctenes containing up to four stereocenters. The protocol formally constitutes a [5C+3C] annulation process.     

An intramolecular aza-[3+3] annulation approach to azaphenalene alkaloids. Total synthesis of myrrhine

A detailed account on the stereoselective total syntheses of azaphenalene alkaloids via an intramolecular aza-[3+3] annulation strategy is described here. All five members of the Coccinellidae family of defensive alkaloids were prepared from the same common intermediate, which was derived from a stereoselective aza-[3+3] annulation reaction.     

Radical [n + 1] annulations with sulfur dioxide

[reaction: see text] A new methodology for [n + 1] radical annulation using sulfur dioxide as a geminal radical acceptor/donor is presented. This methodology provides a novel route to the formation of five-, six-, and seven-membered cyclic sulfones utilizing a radical chain mechanism under very mild conditions.     

Oxidative Dehydrogenative [3+3] Annulation of Benzylhydrazines with Aziridines Leading to Tetrahydrotriazines

Oxidative dehydrogenative [3+3] annulation of benzylhydrazines with N‐sulfonylaziridines is described. A series of complex tetrahydro‐1,2,4‐triazines were produced under mild reaction conditions.     

Expeditious synthesis of imidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidines via a [4+1]-cycloaddition

A new and versatile synthesis of imidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidines via a [4+1]-cycloaddition is described. The reported novel synthetic approach leads to pharmacologically interesting scaffolds containing three points of potential diversity, which previously were not accessible under conventional conditions. In addition, this novel synthetic procedure is amenable to the assembly of libraries with this interesting core structure.     

Synthesis of (+/-)-5-epi-citreoviral and (+/-)-citreoviral and the kinetic resolution of an allylic silane by a [3 + 2] annulation

[reaction: see text] The [3 + 2] annulation reaction of allylsilane 1 with an alpha-keto ester provided the highly substituted tetrahydrofuran 2 as a single diastereomer in high yield. The synthesis of (+/-)-5-epi-citreoviral and (+/-)-citreoviral has been accomplished with this annulation reaction as the key step. Using the pantolactone-derived alpha-keto ester, the allylsilane 1 has been resolved with high enantiomeric purity.