Catalyst-Free Arylation of Tertiary Phosphines with Diaryliodonium Salts Enabled by Visible Light

The visible-light-induced arylation of tertiary phosphines with aryl(mesityl)iodonium triflates to produce the quaternary phosphonium salts occurs under mild, metal, and catalyst-free conditions. Photo-excited EDA complexes between diaryliodonium salts and phosphines supposedly enable this transformation, which is difficult to achieve through the traditional ground-state reactions. Demonstrating high functional group tolerance, broad scope, and complete selectivity of the aryl group transfer, the method is particularly compatible with sterically congested phosphines, which are challenging under metal-based catalytic methods.     

Diaryliodonium Salts Enabled Arylation,Arylocyclization, and Aryl-Migration

Our research interest focusing on synthetic methodology with diaryliodonium salts, is summarized in this account. Besides employing a dual activation strategy of C−I and ortho C−H bonds, we have introduced vicinal functional groups at ortho-positions of diaryliodonium salts, in which their unique reactivities have been explored in various processes, including arylation, diarylation, cascade annulation, benzocyclization, arylocyclization, and intramolecular aryl migration. The variety of mechanisms of these reactions that involves either transition metals, especially palladium in organometallic catalysis, or transition-metal free conditions, were discussed in the context.     

Asymmetric Syntheses of 8-Oxabicyclo[3,2,1]octanes: A Cationic Cascade Cyclization

High octane: A novel and practical syntheses of 8-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octanes using a cationic cascade cyclization reaction has been developed (see scheme; TIPS=triisopropylsilyl). The diastereomer of the cyclization product isolated depends upon whether the acetal or aldehyde substrate is used.     

Efficient One-Pot Synthesis of Substituted Pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines from Vinamidinium and Chloropropeniminium Salts

A novel and efficient one-pot preparation of 6-substituted pyrido-[2,3-d]pyrimidines by cyclocondensation of 6-amino-1,3-dimethyluracil with symmetrical vinamidinium salts under basic conditions has been developed. Regioselectivity was observed with an unsymmetrical chloropropeniminium salt.     

Synthesis of Cyclic and Acyclic ortho-Aryloxy Diaryliodonium Salts for Chemoselective Functionalizations

Two regioselective, high-yielding one-pot routes to oxygen-bridged cyclic diaryliodonium salts and ortho-aryloxy-substituted acyclic diaryliodonium salts are presented. Starting from easily available ortho-iodo diaryl ethers, complete selectivity in formation of either the cyclic or acyclic product could be achieved by varying the reaction conditions. The complimentary reactivities of these novel ortho-oxygenated iodonium salts were demonstrated through a series of chemoselective arylations under metal-catalyzed and metal-free conditions, to deliver a range of novel, ortho-functionalized diaryl ether derivatives.     

Cyclization of Homopropargyl Chalcogenides by Copper(II) Salts: Selective Synthesis of 2,3‐Dihydroselenophenes, 3‐Arylselenophenes,and 3‐Haloselenophenes/thiophenes

Copper(II) halide mediated cyclization of homopropargyl chalcogenides gave three types of chalcogenophene derivatives. Selective product formation was achieved by controlling solvent, temperature, and atmosphere. By using CuBr₂ and 1,2‐dichloroethane at room temperature under ambient atmosphere, 4‐bromo dihydroselenophene derivatives were obtained, whereas CuBr₂ and 1,2‐dichloroethane at reflux gave selectively 2‐substituted selenophenes. When 1,2‐dichloroethane was replaced by dimethylacetamide, 3‐halo‐selenophenes were obtained exclusively. The versatility of chalcogenophenes was also studied by reaction of 3‐haloselenophenes with terminal alkynes under Sonogashira conditions affording the cross‐coupled products. In addition, the reaction of 3‐haloselenophenes with boronic acids gave the corresponding Suzuki‐type products in good yields.     

Hypervalent Iodine in Synthesis 64: Syntheses of Diaryl Selenides and Alkyl Aryl Selenides by Palladium-Catalyzed Arylation of Areneselenyl or Alkaneselenyl Magnesium Bromide with Diaryliodonium Salt

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Synthesis of hexahydroazonino[5,6-b]indoles from hexahydroazepino[4,3-b]-and-[3,4-b]indoles and activated alkynes

A reaction of substituted hexahydroazepino[4,3-b]-and-[3,4-b]indoles with activated alkynes was studied. A one-step method for the synthesis of isomeric hexahydroazonino[5,6-b]indoles different by positions of the double bond in the azonine ring was developed. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 11, pp. 2244–2250, November, 2007.     

A Facile and Efficient Synthesis of Thieno[2,3-c]furans and Furo[3,4-b]indoles via a Pummerer-Induced Cyclization Reaction

The alpha-thiocarbocation generated from the Pummerer reaction of an o-heteroaroyl-substituted sulfoxide is intercepted by the adjacent keto group to produce an alpha-thio-substituted heteroaromatic isobenzofuran. In the presence of a suitable dienophile, the reactive o-xylylene undergoes a Diels-Alder cycloaddition followed by an acid-catalyzed ring-opening and aromatization to give heteroaromatic naphthalene derivatives. This one-pot procedure occurs smoothly with electron-deficient dienophiles. The tandem Pummerer cyclization-cycloaddition sequence also occurs intramolecularly using unactivated alkenyl tethers of variable length. With acetylenic dienophiles, the primary cycloadducts undergo in situ ring-opening to produce hydroxynaphthalene derivatives. In the absence of a dienophile, it was possible to prepare 4-(ethylthio)-6-phenylthieno[2,3-c]furan and 1-ethyl-4-(phenylsulfonyl)-4H-furo[3,4-b]indole. Various synthetic approaches were used for the preparation of the requisite thiophene- and indole-derived sulfoxide precursors. The facility of the tandem Pummerer-Diels-Alder reaction was very dependent on the experimental conditions used to promote the reaction. The best results were achieved by employing a mixture of acetic anhydride and toluene which contained a catalytic quantity of p-toluenesulfonic acid. The presence of the acid effectively drives the reaction in the desired direction by preventing formation of the acetoxy sulfide, which corresponds to the normal Pummerer product.     

Scalable,Transition‐Metal‐Free Direct Oxime O‐Arylation: Rapid Access to O‐Arylhydroxylamines and Substituted Benzo[b]furans

O‐Aryloximes, generated from readily available and inexpensive oximes through transition‐metal‐free O‐arylation, can either be hydrolyzed to O‐arylhydroxylamines or conveniently converted to structurally diverse benzo[b]furans through an environmentally benign, one‐pot [3,3]‐sigmatropic rearrangement/cyclization sequence.     

Saccharin as an Organocatalyst for Quinoxalines and Pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazines Syntheses

A room-temperature procedure using saccharin as catalyst has been described for the cyclocondensation of different 1,2-arylenediamines with various 1,2-dicarbonyl compounds, yielding either quinoxalines or pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazines. The reactions proceed in very short reaction times in methanol, and the target heterocycles are isolated in quantitative yields after addition of water, filtration, and drying. Substituted pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazines can also be reached regioselectively by reacting α-ketoaldehydes with 2,3-diaminopyridine.

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Synthesis of 2-(hetero)arylthieno[2,3-b] or [3,2-b]pyridines from 2,3-dihalopyridines, (hetero)arylalkynes,and Na2S. Further functionalizations

A simple and efficient three-step methodology is described for the first time for the synthesis of 2-(hetero)arylthieno[2,3-b] or [3,2-b]pyridines. The first step is a Sonogashira coupling from 3-bromo-2-chloropyridine or 2-bromo-3-chloropyridine with several (hetero)arylalkynes to obtain the corresponding 2- or 3-chloro(hetero)arylethynylpyridines. These were cyclized by treatment with Na₂S affording the expected 2-(hetero)arylthienopyridines. As an improvement, these reactions were also performed in one-pot, without the isolation of the Sonogashira product, giving the thienopyridines in similar or better yields, reducing significantly the reaction time after the addition of Na₂S. Further functionalizations were achieved in the thienopyridine system either by bromination in the thiophene ring or chlorination in the pyridine ring via a N-oxide intermediate, allowing metal-catalyzed coupling reactions and/or nucleophilic substitutions. The functionalization of some substituents is also possible and as an example a 1,3-diarylurea was obtained from the reaction of an aniline derivative with an arylisocyanate.     

Highly Enantioselective Construction of Strained Spiro[2,3]hexanes through a Michael Addition/Ring Expansion/Cyclization Cascade

We herein report a general organocatalytic enantioselective strategy for the construction of highly strained spiro[2,3]hexane skeletons from methylenecyclopropanes and a broad selection of α,β‐unsaturated aldehydes. The reaction proceeds through a Michael addition followed by ring expansion of methylenecyclopropanes and nucleophilic attack of an enamine to realize the construction of spiro[2,3]hexanes. Key to the success of this approach are the utilization of an electron‐deficient difluoro‐substituted secondary amine catalyst and the intrinsic reactivity of methylenecyclopropanes.     

A Base-Mediated Approach Towards Dihydrofuro[2,3-b]Benzofurans from 2-Nitrobenzofurans and 1,3-Dicarbonyls

A straight-forward approach for the synthesis of a dihydrofuro[2,3-b]benzofuran derivatives has been achieved through a base-mediated Michael addition of 1,3-dicarbonyls to 2-nitrobenzofurans followed by intramolecular cyclization. A variety of 1,3-dicarbonyls, including cyclic as well as trifluoromethylated ones, have been subjected to react with 2-nitrobenzofurans under optimal conditions, and the respective dihydrofuro[2,3-b]benzofurans could be accessed in moderate to excellent yields.     

Oxidative Cyclization of 5H-Chromeno[2,3-b]pyridines to Benzo[b]chromeno[4,3,2-de][1,6]naphthyridines,Their NMR Study and Computer Evaluation as Material for LED

Oxidative cyclization is one of the most significant reactions in organic synthesis. Naphthyridine derivatives are often used as luminescence materials in molecular recognition because of their rigid planar structure and as new drugs. Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have rapidly grown as one of the leading technologies for full-color display panels and eco-friendly lighting sources. In this work, we propose the synthesis of previously unknown benzo[b]chromeno[4,3,2-de][1,6]naphthyridines via intermolecular oxidative cyclization of 5-(2-hydroxy-6-oxocyclohexyl)-5H-chromeno[2,3-b]pyridines in formic acid. The investigation of the reaction mechanism using ¹H-NMR monitoring made it possible to confirm the proposed mechanism of the transformation. The structure of synthesized benzo[b]chromeno[4,3,2-de][1,6]naphthyridines was confirmed by 2D-NMR spectroscopy. Such a rigid geometry of synthesized compounds is desired to minimize non-radiative energy losses in OLEDs. The quantum chemical calculations are also presented in the study.     

咪唑[1,5-a]吡啶鎓盐的合成、表征及生物活性测定

通过三组份串联反应合成一系列咪唑[1,5-a]吡啶鎓盐,利用1H NMR、13C NMR、MS以及X射线单晶衍射确定其结构,其中以二乙烯三胺与三乙烯四胺为原料获得预期外的结构。以青霉素作为对照,研究了化合物的抗菌性。结果表明,所合成的化合物对溶壁微球菌和乙型链球菌均有抗菌效果,化合物2的抗菌效果最好;含有杂原子O的化合物3对嗜麦芽单胞菌和肺炎克雷伯氏菌的抗菌能力优于青霉素;联苯桥联的刚性双齿咪唑[1,5-a]吡啶鎓(5)比乙基桥联的柔性双齿咪唑[1,5-a]吡啶鎓(4)的抗菌性更强;化合物6为单齿大π体系芳香环,其抗菌效果较好,而化合物7和8为双齿的大π体系芳香环,其抗菌效果较弱。     

Copper-Catalyzed Acceptorless Dehydrogenative Coupling of 2-Aminoaryl Methanols with Nitriles for Accessing Quinazolines and Quinolines

A copper acetate monohydrate catalyzed simple, effective and economic protocol has been developed for the construction of quinazoline derivatives via acceptorless dehydrogenative coupling of easily available 2-aminoaryl methanols and nitriles. The methodology was also highly effective for the synthesis of medicinally important quinolines analogues. The reactions proceeded in presence of KO^tBu in toluene at 110 °C for 5 h without the requirement of inert condition, external additives and ligands.     

Radical Cyclization/ipso‐1,4‐Aryl Migration Cascade: Asymmetric Synthesis of 3,3‐Difluoro‐2‐propanoylbicyclo[3.3.0]octanes

A novel method for the asymmetric synthesis of 3,3‐difluoro‐2‐propanoylbicyclo‐[3.3.0]octanes involves an unprecedented intramolecular radical cyclization/ipso‐1,4‐aryl migration cascade.