One-pot three-component coupling reaction: solvent-free synthesis of novel 3-substituted indoles catalyzed by PMA-SiO2

Solvent-free PMA-SiO₂-catalyzed synthesis of 3-substituted indole derivatives by a one-pot three-component coupling reaction between aldehyde, N-methyl aniline and indole is described.     

Modular Synthesis of Nona-Decasaccharide Motif from Psidium guajava Polysaccharides: Orthogonal One-Pot Glycosylation Strategy

The synthesis of long, branched, and complex carbohydrate sequences remains a challenging task in chemical synthesis. Reported here is an efficient and modular one-pot synthesis of a nona-decasaccharide and shorter sequences from Psidium guajava polysaccharides, which have the potent α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. The synthetic strategy features: 1) several one-pot glycosylation reactions on the basis of N-phenyltrifluoroacetimidate (PTFAI) and Yu glycosylation to streamline the chemical synthesis of oligosaccharides, 2) the successful and efficient assembly sequences (first O3′, second O5′, final O2′) toward the challenging 2,3,5-branched Araf motif, 3) the stereoselective 1,2-cis-glucosylation by reagent control, and 4) the convergent [6+6+7] one-pot coupling reaction for the final assembly of the target nona-decasaccharide. This orthogonal one-pot glycosylation strategy can streamline the chemical synthesis of long, branched, and complicated carbohydrate chains.     

New route for the synthesis of benzimidazoles by a one-pot multistep process with mono and bifunctional solid catalysts

One-pot multistep reactions involving a new environmentally friendly catalytic procedure have been developed for the synthesis of benzimidazoles. Benzimidazole derivatives with biological and pharmaceutical interest have been prepared by a one-pot four step process with a solid catalyst containing basic and oxidation sites. The four steps refer to: (a) oxidation of the alcohol; (b) cyclocondensation of the aldehyde formed with ortho-phenylenediamines, (c) oxidation of the carbon-nitrogen bond, (d) N-alkylation reaction. The process is illustrated by the synthesis of 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazole derivative with antiviral activity.     

Phase transfer catalysis in N-alkylation of the pharmaceutical intermediates phenothiazine and 2-chlorophenothiazine

The N-alkylation of the two title compounds was studied, utilizing phase transfer catalysis (PTC) methods. Very mild reaction conditions were developed, especially for three-carbon N-alkylation. Of special interest is the high-yield synthesis of N-(3-chloropropyl)-2-chlorophenothiazine. The results are discussed in terms of the classical PTC/OH⁻ mechanisms.     

Diastereoselective pot-and atom-economical synthesis of densely-substituted polycyclic 1,2- and 1,2,3-fused indole scaffolds

A simple, efficient, one-pot sequential process for the preparation of a family of 8,9-dihydropyrido[1,2–a]indol-6(7H)-one scaffolds in acceptable yields has been established under mild conditions. The Michael-hemiaminalization-oxidation reaction proceeds between methyl 2-(3-formyl-1H-indol-2-yl) acetate and trans-β-aryl/alkyl-substituted acroleins using pyrrolidine-BzOH as an efficient organocatalyst, followed by oxidation of in situ generated of C,N-fused hemiaminal adducts in the presence of PDC at room temperature. Excitingly, organobase-catalyzed highly diastereoselective (up to ≤9:1 dr) construction of a series of pharmacologically attractive 1,2,3-fused tetracyclic indole scaffolds with five contiguous chiral centers including an all-carbon stereogenic center has been realized through our developed method. Moreover, pyrrolidine-BzOH and PTSA as combined catalytic systems promote the uninterrupted sequential Michael-cyclization reaction, followed by N-alkylation reaction with carbazole to produce interesting class of 6-(9H-carbazol-9-yl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2–a]indole derivatives in a diastereoselective manner.     

Reaction of 6-aminopyrimidin-4-ones with diethyl ethoxymethylenemalonate in several media: Synthesis of pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines

Reactions of 6-amino-3,4-dihydro-2-methoxy-4-oxopyrimidine 1 and its 3-methyl derivative 2 , with diethyl ethoxymethylenemalonate (EMME) are discussed in this paper. These reactions have been carried out in the following media: under fusion, ethanol, sodium methoxide/methanol, sodium ethoxide:ethanol and acetic acid media. In acetic medium, mixtures of products proceeding from C-alkylation and N-alkylation were obtained, while in the remaining conditions only products of N-alkylation were obtained.     

Samarium triiodide-catalyzed conjugate addition of indoles with electron-deficient olefins

The SmI₃-catalyzed reaction of indoles with electron-deficient olefins generated the corresponding Michael adducts in high yields. The substitution on the indole nucleus occurred exclusively at the 3-position and N-alkylation products have not been observed.     

Dihydroquinazolinones via A3-Type Reactions of N-Carbamoyliminium Ions

A variant of the A³ coupling reaction was developed utilizing in situ generated N-carbamoyliminium ions. The tandem INCIC/A³-coupling sequence provided a facile one-pot synthesis of dihydroquinazolinone derivatives. The scope of the reaction was demonstrated in solution as well as on solid support. The reaction was further combined with peptide synthesis, S_NAr reactions, CuAAC triazole formation or bromination, providing additional opportunities for further diversification of the dihydroquinazolinone scaffolds.     

Electrophilic amination reactions with 1H-indazole-3-carboxylates: Synthesis of amino acid frameworks and 3-amino-2-oxindoles

Reaction of 1-sulfonylindazole-3-carboxylates with various Grignard reagents effects the N-N bond cleavage of the hydrazone moiety with the first nucleophile and the subsequent N-alkylation gives N,N-dialkylation products in good yields. A new strategy for the synthesis of α-(2-arylsulfonamide)phenylglycine, a precursor to tissue factor/factor VIIa inhibitors is also described. Moreover, the synthesis of quaternary 3-aminooxindoles is developed, utilizing this N,N-dialkylation reaction, followed by intramolecular cyclization/nucleophilic addition reaction.     

Biology‐Oriented Combined Solid‐ and Solution‐Phase Synthesis of a Macroline‐Like Compound Collection

Macrolines constitute a class of natural products that has more than 100 members and displays diverse biological activities. These compounds feature a cycloocta[b]indole scaffold that represents an interesting target structure for biology‐oriented synthesis (BIOS). We have presented a solid‐phase synthesis of isomerically pure cycloocta[b]indoles by employing the Pictet–Spengler reaction and the Dieckmann cyclization as key steps. The scope of this reaction sequence was investigated in more detail by using various additional diversification procedures, such as Pd‐catalyzed Sonogashira or Suzuki couplings on a solid phase, thus allowing, for example, the generation of 10‐substituted cycloocta[b]indole derivatives. Finally, solution‐phase decoration of the cycloocta[b]indole skeleton by reduction and saponification was evaluated, thereby further extending the scope of the solid‐phase synthesis.     

Facile microwave-assisted synthesis of bis-pyrazol pyrimidine derivatives via an <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-alkylation reaction

Abstract  

We present herein a new and efficient method for synthesis of bis-pyrazol pyrimidine derivatives by N-alkylation using a microwave-assisted synthetic process. Two new compounds, N-(4,6-bis(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)methyl nicotinonitrile and 2,6-bis(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-4-methyl nicotinonitrile, were synthesized by the N-alkylation reaction. The novel compounds were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrometry, ultraviolet spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, etc. The microwave-assisted procedures have noteworthy advantages in terms of thermal efficiency over those carried out by conventional heating methods.     

Reactions of Complex Ligands,LXX. An Intramolecular Alkyne Insertion/Carbonylation/Cyclization Sequence of Chromium Aminocarbene Complexes: A Novel Access to Indole and Indenoindole Skeletons

2-Alkynylanilinocarbene chromium complexes 1–7 bearing a rigid arene C₂ spacer between the aminocarbene and alkyne units were prepared from pentacarbonyl(aroyl)chromates(–I), acetyl bromide, and 2-alkynylanilines. They undergo intramolecular cyclization the course of which depends on the substitution pattern at the alkyne terminus. A tandem alkyne insertion into the metal–carbene bond/carbonylation sequence affords Cr(CO)₃-coordinated 3-indolylketenes 8, 9, 12–14 by using a bulky substituent; the rate of the reaction increases with N-alkylation. Less bulky n-alkynylanilinocarbene complexes 4, 5 exhibit two competing carbene annulation sequences: Benzannulation leads to benzo[a]carbazoles 15, 16 , whereas cyclopentannulation without prior carbonylation furnishes indeno[1,2-b]indoles 17, 18 .     

Choline Chloride/Urea Ionic Liquid Catalyzed a Convenient One-Pot Synthesis of Indole-3-propanamide Derivatives

A sequential three-component reaction of aromatic aldehydes with Meldrum's acid and N-methyl indole in the presence of choline chloride/urea ionic liquid as green catalyst has been described. In this one-pot multicomponent reaction, a series of indole-3-propanamide derivatives were synthesized with good to excellent yields. This methodology shows several advantages including fast reaction, easy isolation, operational simplicity that make it a useful and attractive option for the library generation of indole-3-propanamides (5a–l) for drug discovery.

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N-Heterocyclization of Primary Amines with Dihalides Using Microreactors

A practical, rapid, and efficient reaction using microreactors for the direct N-alkylation from aniline derivatives and alkyl dihalides has been achieved in the presence of aqueous potassium carbonate at an elevated temperature. This improved synthetic methodology provides a straightforward microfluid approach to the synthesis of a variety of N-aryl azacycloalkanes.     

Acylation,cyanoethylation and alkylation of methyl and phenyl indolylmagnesium salts: Influence of the substituents on the c- and N-reaction products

Analysis of the influence of the substitution on indolylmagnesium salts in the reaction with benzoyl chlo ride, acrylonitrile and methyl iodide, giving the C- and N-derivatives, have been carried out. The yield in the C- and N-product depends upon the electronic character and position of the substituent (methyl or phenyl) on the indole ring and of the ethereal solvent as well as the concentration and molar ratio of the reagents. The 2- or 3-phenyl substituted indolylmagnesium salts with acrylonitrile always gave the 1-(2-cyanoethyl)indole derivative.     

Simultaneous C- and N-Alkylation of 2-Oxo-4,6-diaryl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-3-carbonitrile Under Solid–Liquid Phase-Transfer Conditions

The alkylation of 2-oxo-4,6-diaryl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-3-carbonitrile 1 has been carried out using different alkyl/arylating agents in solid–liquid phase-transfer catalysis conditions. The aim was to study the effect of steric hindrance offered by the aryl group in the sixth position of the pyridine ring on the ambient N- vs. O-alkylation ratio. Simultaneous C- and N-alkylation was encountered and confirmed by x-ray crystallography. Our study to gain exclusive regiocontrol for simultaneous alkylation was carried out. An alternative route for C?C bond formation was also established by the removal of the cyano functionality.     

Synthesis of N‐Glycoside Analogs via Thionolactones

Indolyl N‐glycoside analogs were obtained by a two‐step sequence via indole N‐thioamides. Treatment of thionobutyrolactone with indolylmagnesium bromide provides the corresponding indole N‐thioamide. The use of 10:1 toluene:THF as solvent is important in favoring N‐ over C3‐acylation. Treatment of the ω‐hydroxythioamide with 2 equiv of Meerwein's reagent followed by sodium borohydride gives the corresponding N‐(tetrahydrofuranyl)indole. Addition of carbon nucleophiles gives access to ketose nucleoside analogs, while activation of the ω‐hydroxyl group can give access to tetrahydrothiophene N‐glycosides.     

Functionalized C3-Symmetric Building Blocks—The Chemistry of Triaminotrimesic Acid

A series of C₃-symmetric fully substituted benzenes were prepared based on alkyl triamino-benzene-tricarboxylates. Starting with a one step-synthesis, the alkyl triamino-benzene-tricarboxylates were synthesized using the corresponding cyanoacetates. The reactivity of these electronically sophisticated compounds was investigated by the formation of azides, the click reaction of the azides and a Sandmeyer-like reaction. Caused by the low stability of triaminobenzenes, direct N-alkylation was rarely reported. The use of the stable alkyl triamino-benzene-tricarboxylates allowed us total N-alkylation under standard alkylation conditions. The molecular structures of the C₃-symmetric structures have been corroborated by an X-ray analysis.     

Alcohols and aluminium alkoxides in the presence of raney nickel as alkylating agents. 1. Alkylation of indoles and pyrroles

Indole and 3-methylindole are completely converted by alcohols into N-alkyl or N-isoalkyl derivatives in the presence of aluminium alkoxides and Raney Nickel; 2-methylindole gives lower yields. Pyrroles suffer N- and C-alkylation but the initially formed N-alkylpyrroles are reduced into N-alkylpyrrolidines in the reaction mixtures. The occurrence of these N-alkylations is at variance with the C-alkylation of indoles and pyrroles which takes place by means of alcohols and sodium alkoxides. This suggests that the reaction occurs between the substrate and the reagent both coordinated by aluminium.     

Synthèse de dérivés O-substitués du (dihydroxy-3′,4′ phényl)-2 indole par utilisation de groupes protecteurs sulfonylés

O-Substituted derivatives of 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)indole have been synthesized from acetovanillone by various methods using hydroxyl protective groups such as benzene sulfonyl and methylsulfonyl. Thus these groups facilitate Fischer and Bischler indole synthesis. Moreover, selective O-demethylation and O-alkylation reactions are allowed. Finally, the already quoted protective groups may be easily removed to yield back the 2-(4-hydroxy-3-alkyloxyphenyl)indoles.