Synthesis of functionalized indolizines via copper-catalyzed annulation of 2-alkylazaarenes with α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids

A novel copper-catalyzed annulation of 2-alkylazaarenes with α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids has been accomplished. This reaction featuring C-H olefination and decarboxylative amination processes provides a concise access to C-2 arylated indolizines from simple and readily available starting materials.     

Synthesis of α-chiral-β,γ-unsaturated carboxylic acid derivatives using chiral auxiliaries

We report an efficient and reliable method for the synthesis of α-chiral-β,γ-unsaturated carboxylic acid derivatives using chiral auxiliaries and vinylacetic acid. Two well-established chiral auxiliaries ((S,S)-pseudoephedrine and (R)-benzyl-oxazolidinone) were chosen to test the merits of this method. Six different electrophiles were examined in the diastereoselective alkylation with both auxiliaries. The pseudoephedrine auxiliary provided isolated yields between 61 and 85% and diastereomeric ratios all greater than 96:4. Employing the same reactions as with the pseudoephedrine derivative, the corresponding oxazolidinone auxiliary provided isolated yields between 0 and 80% with diastereomeric ratios from 80:20 to 93:7.     

C(sp~3)–H bond functionalization of non-cyclic ethers by decarboxylative oxidative coupling with α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids

A copper-catalyzed decarboxylative oxidative coupling of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids with non-cyclic ethers is developed.This method provides a new approach for C(sp~3)–H bond functionalization of non-cyclic ethers. Mechanism study shows the reaction involves a radical process.     

Gas-chromatographic determination of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids

Procedures for the gas-chromatographic determination of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids as the methyl esters of α,β-dibromocarboxylic acids or the methyl esters of corresponding morpholine derivatives were developed using treatment with diazomethane.     

TsNBr2 promoted decarboxylative bromination of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids

A rapid process for decarboxylative bromination of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids have been developed using N,N-dibromo-p-toluenesulfonamide (TsNBr₂). Treatment of cinnamic acids with TsNBr₂ in presence of potassium carbonate in acetonitrile produces corresponding β-bromostyrenes at room temperature. Exclusive formation of (E)-β-bromostyrenes was observed in a stereoselective manner within a very short period of time (5–15?min). This method was further extended for obtaining 1-bromoalkynes from corresponding propiolic acids. Instantaneous formation of bromoalkynes was observed when the reaction was carried out in presence of DBU as a base in acetonitrile at room temperature. A wide variety of cinnamic acids and propiolic acids could be converted to corresponding β-bromostyrenes and 1-bromoalkynes respectively under mild reaction condition with high to excellent yield.     

Copper-catalyzed oxidative coupling of carboxylic acids with formamides for the synthesis of α,β-unsaturated amides

A novel and efficient protocol for the synthesis of α,β-unsaturated amides has been developed using catalytic amount of Cu(OAc)₂ and TBHP as an available oxidant. Oxidative coupling of various unsaturated carboxylic acids with N,N-disubstituted formamides was examined to furnish the desired products in good yields.     

Decarboxylative bromination of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids via an anodic oxidation

A novel bromination of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids was developed via a decarboxylation by virtue of a direct anodic electro-oxidation.In this method,ammonium bromide was employed as a bromine source and the reaction features transition-metal-free,short time,and no additional supporting electrolyte.     

Synthesis of a (β-acetamido-α-acetoxyethyl)boronic ester via azido boronic esters

(Azidomethyl)boronic esters of 1,2-dicyclohexyl-1,2-ethanediol (“DICHED”) and pinanediol have been prepared from the corresponding (bromomethyl)boronic esters. Conversion to (2-azido-1-chloro- or bromoethyl)boronic esters by reaction with a (dihalomethyl)lithium followed. Attempted displacement of halide from DICHED (2-azido-1-haloethyl)boronates with alkoxides failed. Reaction of either pinanediol or DICHED (2-azido-1-chloromethyl)boronate with sodium acetate in acetic acid yielded the 1-acetoxy derivative as a ∼1:1 mixture of diastereomers, indicating probable involvement of an α-boryl carbocation intermediate. Hydrogenation of the pinanediol azido boronic ester over platinum in a solution of hydrogen chloride in dioxane was accompanied by deacetylation to form the impure (2-amino-1-hydroxyethyl)boronic ester hydrochloride. Attempted purification of this material resulted in deboronation to ethanolamine. Acetylation yielded pinanediol (2-acetamido-1-acetoxyethyl)boronate.     

Iron-catalyzed decarboxylative methylation of α,β-unsaturated acids under ligand-free conditions

It is the first time to find that iron-catalyzed decarboxylative methylation of α,β-unsaturated acids could be performed in the absence of any ligands. During the reaction, the configuration of the double bond could be retained. It is noteworthy that di-tert-butyl peroxide (DTBP) was employed not only as the oxidant, but also as the methyl source.     

Synthesis of hydrogenated indazole derivatives starting with α,β-unsaturated ketones and hydrazine derivatives

The reaction of hydrazine derivatives with α,β-unsaturated ketones, such as cyclohexenyl(phenyl)methanone and (E)-2-benzylidenecyclohexanone, were investigated.The reaction between methylhydrazine and e.g., cyclohexenyl(phenyl)methanone was particularly interesting as 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-1-methyl-3-phenyl-1H-indazole was obtained as the major product together with 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2-methyl-3-phenyl-2H-indazole as a minor product.     

Synthesis of pyridine derivatives by reactions of α,β-unsaturated nitriles with 2-oxo-cycloalkano carbothioic acid anilides

Summary The tandem Michael addition-cyclization of 2-oxo-cycloalkane carbothioic acid anilides1–3 to benzylidenemalononitrile4 yielded spiroannulated pyridines5–7. Reaction of acrylonitrile with2 and3 gave 2,2-disubstituted Michael adducts14,15, whereas with1 led to 2,2,5-tri(2-cyanoethyl)-cyclopentanone11.

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Synthese von Pyridinderivaten durch Reaktionen von ,-ungesättigten Nitrilen mit 2-Oxo-cycloalkano-thiokohlensäure-aniliden

Zusammenfassung Die Michael Tandem-Addition-Cyclisierung von 2-Oxo-cycloalkano-thiokohlensäure-aniliden1–3 mit Benzylidenmalononitril4 ergab die spiroannelierten Pyridine5–7. Reaktion von Acrylnitril mit2 und3 ergab die 2,2-disubstituierten Michael-Addukte14,15, wohingegen mit1 2,2,5-Tri(2-cyanethyl)-cyclopentanon11 erhalten wurde.

     

Electrophilic acylation of fluoroolefins by perfluorinated α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid fluorides

,-Unsaturated perfluorocarboxylic acid fluorides react with fluoroolefins in the presence of SbF₅ under mild conditions to give vinyl ketones.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 2, pp. 513–516, February, 1991.     

Synthesis of 3-acylindoles via decarboxylative cross-coupling reaction of free(N–H) indoles with α-oxocarboxylic acids

A convenient and general method for acylation of free(N–H) indoles via palladium-catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling reaction was developed. This process provided a useful method for the preparation of diverse 3-acylindoles in high yields utilizing a reaction with readily accessible reactants under mild conditions.     

Palladium catalyzed reactions of α-bromo-α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds with 1-(E)-alkenylboronic acids

A new synthesis of functionalized 1,3-dienes is described based on the palladium catalyzed coupling reaction of 1-(E)-alkenylboronic acids with α-bromo-α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds.     

Trifluoroacetic anhydride—catalyzed conjugate addition of boronic acids to α,β-unsaturated ketones

The conjugate addition of boronic acids to α,β-unsaturated ketones catalyzed by acylating reagents has been explored. The results show that trifluoroacetic anhydride catalyzes the addition of vinylboronic acids under experimentally simple and metal-free conditions for a variety of substrates with good yields.     

C(sp<Superscript>3</Superscript>)–H bond functionalization of non-cyclic ethers by decarboxylative oxidative coupling with α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids

A copper-catalyzed decarboxylative oxidative coupling of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids with non-cyclic ethers is developed. This method provides a new approach for C(sp³)–H bond functionalization of non-cyclic ethers. Mechanism study shows the reaction involves a radical process.     

Reaction of unsymmetrical α,β-unsaturated ketones with thiobarbituric acid

Carbocyclization of unsymmetrical 1,5-diarylpenta-1,4-dien-3-ones with thiobarbituric acid afforded previously unknown 7,11-diaryl-3-thioxo-2,4-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-1,5,9-triones with high regio- and stereoselectivity. The same spiro compounds were also synthesized by three-component condensation of thiobarbituric acid with the corresponding aromatic aldehydes and 4-arylbut-3-en-2-ones.