A Simple One‐Pot Synthesis of N‐Alkyl‐2,5‐diaryl‐1,3‐dioxol‐4‐amines

An efficient procedure for the synthesis of N‐alkyl‐2,5‐diaryl‐1,3‐dioxol‐4‐amines 3 via a one‐pot reaction of aromatic aldehydes 2 and alkyl isocyanides 1 at room temperature in good yields is described (Scheme 1, Table).     

Efficient One‐Pot Synthesis of Alkyl 2‐(Dialkylamino)‐4‐phenylthiazole‐5‐carboxylates and Single‐Crystal X‐Ray Structure of Methyl 2‐(Diisopropylamino)‐4‐phenylthiazole‐5‐carboxylate

The reaction between secondary amines, benzoyl isothiocyanate, and dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates (=dialkyl but‐2‐ynedioates) in the presence of silica gel (SiO₂) led to alkyl 2‐(dialkylamino)‐4‐phenylthiazole‐5‐carboxylates in fairly high yields. The structures of the products were confirmed by their IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and mass spectra, and by a single‐crystal X‐ray structure determination.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of Tetraalkyl Benzene‐1,2,3,5‐tetracarboxylates from a Four‐Component Reaction of Alkyl Propiolates and Alkyl 2‐Nitroethanoates Promoted by Ph3P

Alkyl 2‐nitroethanoates react with alkyl propiolates in the presence of triphenylphosphine (Ph₃P) in a mechanistically unprecedented reaction to afford tetraalkyl benzene‐1,2,3,5‐tetracarboxylates in moderate yields (36–42%).     

One‐Pot Synthesis of Functionalized (4‐Oxo‐1,3‐thiazinan‐5‐yl)acetic Acids from Isothiocyanates,Primary Alkylamines,and Ithaconic Anhydride

A one‐pot synthesis of 2‐(4‐oxo‐1,3‐thiazinan‐5‐yl)acetic acids is described via a three‐component reaction between primary alkylamines and ithaconic anhydride and phenyl isothiocyanate or benzoyl isothiocyanate.     

A Three‐Component One‐Pot Synthesis of Functionalized 5,5‐Dicyanocyclopenta‐1,3‐dienes from Arylidene­malononitriles,Activated Acetylenes,and KCN or KSCN

The reaction of dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates with arylidenemalononitriles in the presence of KSCN in MeCN led to a mixture of dialkyl (3E)‐4‐aryl‐3‐(arylideneamino)‐5,5‐dicyanocyclopenta‐1,3‐diene‐1,2‐dicarboxylates and dialkyl 4‐aryl‐5‐cyanothiophene‐2,3‐dicarboxylates. When these reactions were performed in the presence of KCN, only the functionalized 5,5‐dicyanocyclopenta‐1,3‐dienes were obtained.     

One‐Pot,Pseudo‐Five‐Component Synthesis of Bis[2‐(arylimino)‐1,3‐thiazolidin‐4‐ones]

Synthesis and characterization of bis[2‐(arylimino)‐1,3‐thiazolidin‐4‐ones] are described. The one‐pot, pseudo‐five‐component reaction of an aliphatic diamine, isothiocyanatobenzene, and dialkyl but‐2‐ynedioate at room temperature in anhydrous CH₂Cl₂ gives the title compound in relatively high yield. Under the same conditions, aromatic 1,2‐diamines yield 2‐(arylimino)‐N‐(enaminoaryl)‐1,3‐thiazolidin‐4‐ones in a pseudo‐four‐component reaction. Their structures were corroborated spectroscopically (IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and EI‐MS) and by elemental analyses. A plausible mechanism for this type of cyclization is proposed (Scheme 3).     

Efficient Synthesis of Trialkyl 3‐Phenylbuta‐1,3‐diene‐1,2,4‐tricarboxylates by a Novel One‐Pot Multicomponent Reaction

Alkyl 2‐nitroacetates 2 react with alkyl phenylpropiolates 1 in the presence of Ph₃P in a mechanistically novel reaction to afford trialkyl 3‐phenylbuta‐1,3‐diene‐1,2,4‐tricarboxylates in yields of 60–80% under neutral conditions.     

A Novel and Efficient One‐Pot Synthesis of 2‐Aminopyrimidinones and Their Self‐Assembly

A three‐component reaction of benzaldehyde derivatives, methyl cyanoacetate, and guanidinium carbonate affords 2‐amino‐4‐aryl‐1,6‐dihydro‐6‐oxopyrimidine‐5‐carbonitriles and the four‐component reaction of benzaldehyde derivatives, methyl cyanoacetate, and guanidinium hydrochloride in the presence of piperidine leads to piperidinium salts of pyrimidinones. X‐ray crystallography data confirm self‐assembly and H‐bonding in these compounds.     

The First One‐Pot,Solvent‐Free,Microwave‐Accelerated,Three‐Component Synthesis of Spirothiazolidin‐4‐ones via Staudinger/Aza‐Wittig Coupling/Cyclization

An efficient and rapid, solvent‐free, microwave‐accelerated, one‐pot, three‐component protocol for the synthesis of spirothiazolidin‐4‐ones from organic azides is reported for the first time via Staudinger/aza‐Wittig coupling/cyclization. The solvent‐free approach overcomes the limitations associated with the prevailing solution‐phase methodologies in the case of amines. In particular, its novelty is that it eradicates the vital limitation, i.e., the accumulation of H₂O (by‐product), which is known to affect the yield and rate of the reaction, thus affording the spirothiazolidin‐4‐ones in short reaction times in excellent yields.     

One‐Pot Synthesis of Functionalized 3‐Aryl‐1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles from Hydrazonoyl Chlorides and Acetylenic Esters in the Presence of Ph3P

The zwitterionic 1 : 1 intermediates generated by addition of Ph₃P to acetylenic esters is trapped by 1‐[(aryl)chloromethylene]‐2‐phenylhydrazines (=N‐phenylarenecarbohydrazonoyl chlorides) to yield functionalized 3‐aryl‐1‐phenyl‐1H‐pyrazoles in good yields.     

Simple,Efficient, and Catalyst‐Free Synthesis of (2‐Amino‐4H‐1‐benzopyran‐4‐yl)phosphonates in Polyethylene Glycol

Several (2‐amino‐4H‐1‐benzopyran‐4‐yl)phosphonates were efficiently synthesized by employing a multicomponent protocol involving a salicylaldehyde, malononitrile or ethyl cyanoacetate, and a trialkyl phosphite in polyethylene glycol. The latter could be recovered and re‐used. No additional solvent or catalyst was required. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the one‐pot preparation of (2‐amino‐4H‐1‐benzopyran‐4‐yl)phosphonic acid dimethyl esters.     

Facile One‐Pot Synthesis of Monosubstituted 1‐Aryl‐1H‐1,2,3‐triazoles from Arylboronic Acids and Prop‐2‐ynoic Acid (=Propiolic Acid) or Calcium Acetylide (=Calcium Carbide) as Acetylene Source

The synthesis of monosubstituted 1‐aryl‐1H‐1,2,3‐triazoles was achieved in a one‐pot reaction from arylboronic acids and prop‐2‐ynoic acid or calcium acetylide (=calcium carbide), respectively, as a source of acetylene, with yields ranging from moderate to excellent (Scheme 1, Table 2). The reaction conditions were successfully applied to arylboronic acids, including analogs with various functionalities. Unexpectedly, the 1,2,3‐triazole moiety promoted a regioselective hydrodebromination (Scheme 2).     

One‐Pot Synthesis of 4‐(2,3‐Dihydro‐2‐hydroxy‐1,3‐dioxo‐1H‐inden‐2‐yl)‐Substituted 1‐Aryl‐1H‐pyrazole‐3‐carboxylates via a Tandem Three‐Component Reaction

The hitherto unreported, highly functionalized 1H‐pyrazole‐3‐carboxylates 3 have been synthesized in good yields via a one‐pot three‐component domino reaction of phenylhydrazines, dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates, and ninhydrin under mild conditions for the first time. No co‐catalyst or activator is required for this multicomponent reaction, and the reaction is, from an experimental point of view, simple to perform (Scheme 1). The structures of compounds 3 were corroborated spectroscopically (IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and EI‐MS) and by elemental analyses. A plausible mechanism for this type of cyclization/addition reaction is proposed (Scheme 2).     

One‐Pot Four‐Component Synthesis of Thieno[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐amines via Sequential Gewald/Cyclocondensation Reactions

A one‐pot four‐component synthesis of thieno[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐amines via sequential Gewald/cyclocondensation reactions is described. 2‐Aminothiophene‐3‐carbonitriles obtained from the Gewald reaction between cyclic ketones, malononitrile, and sulfur underwent a condensation? cyclization reaction with benzonitriles under solvent‐free conditions to afford the title compounds in excellent yields.     

One‐Pot Four‐Component Synthesis of N2‐Alkyl‐N3‐[2‐(1,3,4‐oxadiazol‐2‐yl)aryl]benzofuran‐2,3‐diamines

A simple synthesis of N²‐alkyl‐N³‐[2‐(1,3,4‐oxadiazol‐2‐yl)aryl]benzofuran‐2,3‐diamines 5 via a one‐pot four‐component reaction is described (Scheme 1). A mixture of N‐(isocyanoimino)triphenylphosphorane ( 1 ), a 2‐aminobenzoic acid 2 , a 2‐hydroxybenzaldehyde 3 , and an isocyanide 4 in absolute EtOH at room temperature undergoes a smooth reaction to afford 5 in excellent yields (Table).     

Cyclization vs. Elimination Reactions of 5‐Aryl‐5‐hydroxy 1,3‐Diones: One‐Pot Synthesis of 2‐Aryl‐2,3‐dihydro‐4H‐pyran‐4‐ones

2‐Aryl‐2,3‐dihydro‐4H‐pyran‐4‐ones were prepared in one step by cyclocondensation of 1,3‐diketone dianions with aldehydes. The use of HCl (10%) for the aqueous workup proved to be very important to avoid elimination reactions of the 5‐aryl‐5‐hydroxy 1,3‐diones formed as intermediates. The TiCl₄‐mediated cyclization of a 2‐aryl‐2,3‐dihydro‐4H‐pyran‐4‐one with 1,3‐silyloxybuta‐1,3‐diene resulted in cleavage of the pyranone moiety and formation of a highly functionalized benzene derivative.     

A Novel and Efficient Synthesis of Pyrido[1,2‐a]‐Fused 1,3‐Diazaheterocyclic Compounds via a One‐Pot Three‐Component Reaction

An efficient one‐pot synthesis of pyrido[1,2‐a]‐fused 1,3‐diazaheterocyclic compounds by three‐component reaction of diamine, nitroketene dithioacetal (=1,1‐bis(methylsulfanyl)‐2‐nitroethene), and electron‐poor itaconic anhydride (=2‐methylidenesuccinic anhydride=2‐methylidenebutanedioic anhydride) in aqueous EtOH is reported. This protocol has the advantages of easiness, higher yields, and shorter reaction times. The structures were corroborated spectroscopically (IR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and EI‐MS) and by elemental analyses. A plausible mechanism for this type of cyclization is proposed (Scheme 2).     

A Simple,Convenient One‐Pot Synthesis of Dithio‐Carbamide Derivatives of Heterocyclic 1,3‐Dicarbonyl Systems

A various new dithi‐ocarbamides were synthesized from heterocyclic six‐membered 1,3‐dicarbonyl systems, such as 4‐hydroxy‐2,5‐pyranopyridines, 4‐hydroxy‐2‐pyridones, 4‐Hydroxy‐2‐quinolones, 4‐hydroxy‐coumarins, and 4‐hydroxy‐1‐methyl‐2‐quinolones. The dicarbonyl compounds in the presence of anhydrous potassium carbonate in dimethyformamide react with tetraalkylthiuram disulfides to yield 3‐dialkylaminothiocarbonylthio derivatives through a simple, convenient one‐pot reaction. The structures were confirmed by using IR, NMR, and elemental analysis.