Cycloaddition reactions of cross-conjugated enaminones

A detailed study on the cycloaddition reactions of cross-conjugated enaminones 1 and 9 with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (DMAD) and ketenes is described. The reactions provide a variety of pyran (4, 11), pyran-2-one 14 and pyrrol-3-ylidene 8 derivatives having great pharmacological and medicinal significance. Moreover, the preferred formation of product 8 over 7 has been explained on the basis of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations performed on the intermediate 5 in the gas phase. The synthetic potential of enaminones 9 has further been explored by treating them with Lawesson's reagent (LR) and trapping the in situ generated enaminothiones 16 with some acrylates 17 leading to the formation of thiopyran derivatives 19. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report in which cross-conjugated enaminothiones 16 have been utilized in cycloaddition reactions.     

[4+2] Cycloaddition reactions of 4-sulfur-substituted 2-pyridones with electron-deficient dienophiles

[4+2] Cycloaddition reactions of 4-(phenylthio)-1-tosyl-2-pyridone (6a) and 4-(phenylsulfonyl)-1-tosyl-2-pyridone (6b) with electron-deficient dienophiles 7 (N-methylmaleimide, N-phenylmaleimide, and methyl acrylate) gave new isoquinuclidine products 8-10. The N-tosyl group of 6a and 6b was also efficiently converted to N-alkyl derivatives 6c-f, which showed different stereoselectivity toward reactions with dienophiles 7. Several other dienophiles 15 (dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate, methyl vinyl ketone, ethyl vinyl ether, and methyl methacrylate) were found not to react with 6a or 6b, but led to the formation of tosyl migration products 4-(phenylthio)-O-tosyl-pyridinol (16a) and 4-(phenylsulfonyl)-O-tosyl-2-pyridinol (16b), respectively. The reactivity, regioselectivity, and stereoselectivity of the cycloaddition reactions were also compared with semi-empirical calculations.     

Cycloaddition reactions of 4-sulfur-substituted dihydro-2-pyridones and 2-pyridones with conjugated dienes

Cycloaddition reactions of sulfoxide- and sulfone-substituted dihydro-2-pyridones and 2-pyridones with electron-rich dienes gave new bicyclic and tricyclic products in good to fair yields. The reactivity, regioselectivity, and stereoselectivity of these reactions were compared with semi-empirical theoretical calculations. Evidence is provided for rather unusual two parallel reaction pathways for the cross-Diels-Alder reaction of a sulfone-substituted 2-pyridone with cyclopentadiene.     

Cycloaddition reactions of benzyne with olefins

Some novel cycloaddition reactions based on benzyne and olefins have been developed.These reactions were performed in the absence of a transition metal catalyst,and they displayed good yields.These cycloaddition reactions of benzyne with olefins provide effective routes for synthesizing benzocyclobutenes,biaryl compounds and 9,10-dihydrophenanthrene derivatives.     

Cycloaddition reactions of azomethine ylides with a 9-fluorenone-malononitrile Knöevenagel adduct

Numerous derivatives of spiropyrrolidines and spiropyrrolizines containing cyano groups were successfully synthesized via condensation of sarcosine and proline Schiff bases of several aromatic aldehydes with the Knöevenagel adduct of 9-fluorenone-malononitrile prepared through a modified procedure. Assignment of the molecular structure was carried out by single crystal X-ray diffraction, as well as by HMBC and ROSEY spectroscopy.     

Cycloaddition reactions of 3-fluorobutenone

3-Fluorobutenone (8) reacted as a dienophile with several dienes 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 to give cycloaddition products in moderate yields. The regio- and stereoselectivity of the reactions are given. Compound 8 is slightly less reactive than methyl vinyl ketone.     

Cycloaddition reactions of 1,3-diazabuta-1,3-dienes with alkynyl ketenes

The cycloaddition reactions of ‘all-carbon’ 1,3-diazabuta-1,3-dienes with a few conjugated and unconjugated alkynyl ketenes are described. The reactions provide some interesting azetidinones and dihydropyrimidinones bearing an alkynyl moiety. The regiochemistry of cycloadduct is related with the degree of conjugation of the alkynyl ketene. Moreover, two alternative approaches to ‘all-carbon’ 1,3-diazabuta-1,3-dienes are reported.     

The Cycloaddition Reactions of Angle Strained Cycloalkynes. A Theoretical Study

The potential energy surfaces for the cycloaddition reactions of angle strained cycloalkynes to ethylene have been studied using ab initio methods. All the stationary points were determined with the MP2/6–311G (d,p) method with some calculations performed at the CCSD(T)/6–311G++G(d,p)//MP2/6–311G (d,p) level. Three kinds of cycloalkyne species, including monocyclic alkynes, bridged bicyclic alkynes, and heterocyclic alkynes, have been chosen in this work as model reactants. Two different reaction pathways have been proposed: (A) 1,2‐carbon shift and (B) 1,2‐hydrogen shift. That is, reactants → [2+1]‐TS‐1 → spiro‐carbene intermediate → (A) TS‐A → Pro‐A or (B) TS‐B → Pro‐B. As a result, it is found that ground‐state cycloalkyne appears to react more like a monocarbene than like an alkyne or a vicinal dicarbene as conventionally proposed. Our theoretical investigations also suggest that a cycloalkyne with a small C‐C≡C bond angle should be a good candidate for cycloaddition to an olefin. Moreover, in the cycloaddition reaction of a small (≤ six‐membered ring six‐membered) ring cycloalkyne, both 1,2‐carbon and 1,2‐hydrogen migrations will compete with each other. On the other hand, reactions involving larger (≥ seven‐membered) ring cycloalkynes should proceed with a 1,2‐carbon shift, leading to the major [2+2] cycloadduct. Furthermore, a configuration mixing model has been used to rationalize the computational results and to develop an explanation for the barrier heights. The results obtained allow a number of predictions to be made.     

Theoretical study of halophilic reactions of stable silylenes with chloro- and bromocarbons

A theoretical study of the mechanism of the reaction of stable silylenes with halocarbons has been carried out using the B3LYP density functional method. The main findings are as follows: (1) Lewis acid-base complexes formed between silylenes and halocarbons do not play a role in silylene insertion chemistry into halocarbons; therefore, the acid-base complex mechanism proposed by West et al. (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2002, 124, 4186) is not appropriate to describe the disilane formation reaction. (2) The disilane formation reactions follow the energetically favorable general reaction pathway (X = halogen): (i) Y2Si: + HCX3 --> TS1 --> Y2XSi-CHX2. (ii) Y2Si: + Y2XSi-CHX2 --> TS2 --> Y2XSi-SiY2CHX2. (3) The observed preference of stable silylenes to undergo C-X bond insertion rather than C-H bond has been investigated. The theoretical findings suggest that this preference is a result of the thermodynamic factor. (4) Stable silylenes prefer to insert into a C-Br rather than a C-Cl bond because the energy barrier to insertion is lower, and the reaction is more exothermic.     

Cycloaddition reactions in aqueous systems: A two-decade trend endeavor

Cycloaddition reactions are an integral and weighty part of organic chemistry in pedagogy and research as well. The wealthy literature on cycloaddition reactions from their birth up to now, unequivocally witnesses to their leading chemistry. The so-called “conventional solvents” are organic solvents that have indubitably promoted their success. Yet, the toxicity facet of these solvents impedes their use freely and with no fear. Not only is the operating chemist uncomfortable while experimenting, but also the environment is equally threatened. Working out the cycloaddition reactions and other organic ones in aqueous systems would certainly bring some relief to the chemist and to the environment as well. Unusual outcomes in terms of yield, reactivity and selectivity compared to those performed in organic solvents were commonly observed, and have overwhelmed the chemists with surprise indeed. In this review, homo Diels–Alder reactions in aqueous media include those involving the following dienophiles: maleimides, α,β-unsaturated esters, p-benzoquinones, vinyl ketones, phenyl-1-(2-pyridyl)-2-propen-1-one, α,β-unsaturated esters. A special case is the organocatalysis of Diels–Alder cycloaddition of α,β-unsaturated ketones (aldehydes). Of no less importance, some hetero Diels–Alder cycloaddition reactions in water systems are delineated. The impact of additives (salts, organic and inorganic chemicals), micellar catalysis and Lewis/Brønstëd acid catalysis on outcomes of such cycloaddition reactions is discussed. The 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition methodology applied to aqueous media has brought forth a number of heterocyclic compounds, usually with a regio- and stereoselectivity pecularity. These heterocycles include triazoles, tetrazoles, pyrazoles, isoxazoles, isoxazolidines, pyrroles and pyrrolidines. The superiority of copper(I) catalysis in the azide-alkyne cycloaddition (Huisgen cycloaddition) in water is endorsed by a number of examples.     

Cycloaddition profile of pentafulvenes with 3-oxidopyrylium betaine: experimental and theoretical investigations

A detailed investigation on the effect of solvent polarity, temperature, and microwave irradiation on periselectivity in cycloaddition reactions of pentafulvenes with 3-oxidopyrylium betaine is described. The base catalyzed generation of 3-oxidopyrylium betaine in CHCl₃ resulted in the exclusive formation of [6+3] adducts. With increase in solvent polarity and temperature, mixtures of [6+3] and [3+2] adducts were formed, where as under microwave irradiation, [3+2] adducts were formed exclusively. The experimental results have been rationalized on the basis of theoretical calculations.     

Ab Initio Construction of Quasiadiabatic Potential-Energy Surfaces for Cycloaddition Reactions of Ethene and Substituted Allylic Cations

The nature of some well known 2π + 2π cycloaddition reactions was studied by explicit construction of the quasiadiabatic potential-energy surfaces for the cycloaddition of ethene and various monosubstituted allylic cations. Such surfaces determined by ab initio MO computations are particularly suitable for analysis of symmetry selection rules. By examining the characteristics of such surfaces, we have studied the substituent effect and the role played by the positive charge in such systems. Qualitative discussion based on simplified MO, involving fewer electrons, is also given.     

Cycloaddition reactions of 1,5-, 1,6- and 4,6-benzo[h]naphthyridinium N-dichloromethylides with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate

Summary Cycloaddition reactions of 1,5-, 1,6-, and 4,6-benzo[h]naphthyridinium N-dichloromethylides with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate are reported. Ylides were formedin situ from corresponding benzo[h]naphthyridines and dichlorocarbene.

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Cycloadditionsreaktionen von 1,5-, 1,6- und 4,6-Benzo[h]naphthyridinium-N-dichloromethyliden mit Acetylendicarbonsäuredimethylester

Zusammenfassung Es wurden Cycloadditionsreaktionen von 1,5-, 1,6- und 4,6-Benzo[h]naphthyridinium-N-dichloromethyliden mit Acetylendicarbonsäuredimethylester untersucht. Die Ylide werdenin situ aus den entsprechenden Benzo[h]naphthyridinen und Dichlorcarben erhalten.

     

Synthesis of fused triazolo-imidazole derivatives by sequential van Leusen/alkyne–azide cycloaddition reactions

A facile synthesis of fused triazolo imidazole derivatives by a van Leusen/alkyne–azide cycloaddition synthetic sequence is reported. The two-step reaction sequence generates compounds of significant molecular complexity from simple starting materials in an expedient fashion with good overall yields.     

A Bis(silylene)‐Substituted ortho‐Carborane as a Superior Ligand in the Nickel‐Catalyzed Amination of Arenes

The synthesis and structure of the first 1,2‐bis(NHSi)‐substituted ortho‐carborane [(LSi:)C]₂B₁₀H₁₀ (termed SiCCSi) is reported (NHSi=N‐heterocyclic silylene; L=PhC(NtBu)₂). Its suitability to serve as a reliable bis(silylene) chelating ligand for transition metals is demonstrated by the formation of [SiCCSi]NiBr₂ and [SiCCSi]Ni(CO)₂ complexes. The CO stretching vibration modes of the latter indicate that the Si^II atoms in the SiCCSi ligand are even stronger σ donors than the P^III atoms in phosphines and C^II atoms in N‐heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands. Moreover, the strong donor character of the [SiCCSi] ligand enables [SiCCSi]NiBr₂ to act as an outstanding precatalyst (0.5 mol % loading) in the catalytic aminations of arenes, surpassing the activity of previously known molecular Ni‐based precatalysts (1–10 mol %).     

具有生物活性氮杂甾体化合物的研究进展

本文概述了近年来新合成的氮杂甾体类化合物的生物活性及研究进展,并对此方面的发展趋势、应用前景做了展望.     

Cycloaddition versus amidation in reactions of 2-amino-2-oxoethyl-phenanthrolinium ylides to activated alkynes and alkenes

A comparative study regarding cycloaddition versus amidation reactions of 2-amino-2-oxoethyl-phenanthrolinium ylides to activated alkynes and alkenes is presented. The reaction pathway is different, depending on dipolarophile (with triple or double bond) and ylide structures. The monoenamidation reaction proved to be stereoselective leading to a Z-stereochemistry on the acrylate double bond. The structures of all newly synthesized compounds have been proved by spectral analysis (NMR and IR) and in some cases by X-ray diffraction.     

镍催化氮杂环丁酮和丁二烯环加成反应机制的理论研究

采用密度泛函理论(DFT)方法对镍催化1-Boc-3-氮杂环丁酮和2,3-二甲基-1,3-丁二烯的环加成反应进行了理论研究. 计算结果表明, 该反应采用氧化加成机制而非实验推测的β-碳消除机制. 氧化加成机制主要由3个基元反应步骤组成, 分别为氮杂环丁酮底物中C—C(=O)键的氧化加成、 二烯顺式插入Ni—C(=O)键、 以及还原消除生成八元氮杂环产物, 其中烯烃插入是整个反应的决速步骤, 反应能垒为86.74 kJ/mol. 通过探讨烯烃分别插入到Ni—C(=O) 键和Ni—C(sp³) 键的2种反应途径分析了烯烃插入步骤的区域选择性, 得到了与实验数据基本一致的结果.     

Design of nickel chelates of tetradentate N-heterocyclic carbenes with subdued cytotoxicity

A series of nickel complexes, 1b-3b, exhibiting subdued cytotoxicity have been designed with the intent of their use as agents for developing resistance to nickel toxicity. Indeed, the nickel complexes, 1b-3b, display less cytotoxic activity towards two commonly occurring human cancer cell lines namely, HeLa cells (16-64%) and MCF-7 cells (70-90%) in culture as compared to the maximum inhibition by NiCl₂ · 6H₂O under analogous conditions at three different concentrations (1 μM, 5 μM and 20 μM). Similarly, the suppression of cytotoxicity through chelation of the metal ion can also be seen in normal cells as was evident from a significant reduction in cytotoxicity (9-41%) for a non-tumorigenic CHO cell line in case of a representative complex 3b. The reduction in carcinogenic activity in the complexes relative to nickel(II) ion from NiCl₂ · 6H₂O is brought about by successful chelation of the metal center by a class of specially designed new tetradentate N/O-functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene ligands. The two strongly σ-donating carbene moieties coupled with two negatively charged amido moieties present in the N-heterocyclic carbene ligands facilitate complete chelation of the metal center and thereby significantly reduce the cytotoxic effects of the metal.     

氮杂环卡宾催化烯酮与氰基查尔酮的[4+2]不对称环加成反应

报道了氮杂环卡宾催化烯酮与氰基查尔酮的[4+2]不对称环加成反应. 通过L-焦谷氨酸衍生的大位阻卡宾催化烯酮与氰基查尔酮反应,以良好的产率、良好的顺反选择性和优良的对映选择性得到相应的手性多取代二氢吡喃酮类化合物.