Synthesis of novel pyrazoles via [2+3]-dipolar cycloaddition using alkyne surrogates

The syntheses of an important class of hitherto unreported novel pyrazoles are described. The regioselective synthesis of 1,3,4,5-tetrasubstituted pyrazoles was achieved by the Huisgen cyclization of nitrile imines with a trisubstituted bromoalkene. The substituted bromoalkene functions as an alkyne synthon which was used to construct 5,5-disubstituted bromopyrazoline intermediates that undergo aromatization to the analogous pyrazoles through the loss of HBr. The cycloaddition regioselectivity was confirmed through single X-ray crystal data of one of the pyrazoles.     

Catalytic [2+2+1] Synthesis of Fused Thiophenes Using Thiocarbonyls as Sulfur Donors

The use of N‐(p‐chlorophenyl)methylbenzoxazole‐2‐thione as a sulfur‐atom donor enables the catalytic [2+2+1] cycloaddition of diynes in wet DMF at 80 °C when open to air, thus affording diverse fused thiophenes with good yields and wide functional‐group compatibility. A plausible mechanism, involving a cationic ruthenacycle intermediate, was also proposed on the basis of several control experiments.     

A Copper-Catalyzed [5+1] Cycloaddition of Terminal Alkynes with Diazo Esters through a Tandem 1,5-H-Shift Cyclization

A copper-catalyzed [5+1] cycloaddition reaction of terminal alkynes with diazo esters for the rapid construction of protected naphthalen-1(2H)-one derivatives in moderate to good yields has been disclosed along with good functional group compatibility and a broad substrate scope. The mechanistic investigations reveal that this tandem cyclization process proceeds through a Cu(I)-catalyzed coupling of terminal alkyne with diazoacetate, a 1,5-H shift process and a thermally induced pericyclic reaction via an allene intermediate. The synthetic utility and the further transformations of the obtained cycloadduct to naphthalenone, naphthol and dihydronaphthol have been also presented in this paper.      

Synthesis of thiazolidin-4-ones via [3+2] cycloaddition of in situ generated aza-oxyallylic cations with isothiocyanates

A highly efficient one-pot synthesis of thiazolidin-4-ones via [3+2] cycloaddition of aza-oxyallylic cations with isothiocyanates is developed. The aza-oxyallyic cations were generated in situ in the present of a base. This cycloaddition reaction allows the rapid access to a variety of thiazolidin-4-one derivatives in mild conditions, good yield, and excellent functional group compatibility.     

Formal Total Synthesis of Ipomeamarone via the [2+3] Dihydrofuran Annulation

A formal synthesis of (2R-cis)-4-methyl-1-(2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-5-methyl-[2,3′-bifuran]-2-pentanone, or ipomeamarone (1) [494-23-5] was accomplished from 3-furaldehyde 5 and ethyl-2-bromocrotonate 4. The key step involved the formation of the dihydrofuran ring in 2 via a vinyloxirane rearrangement of 3 in the [2+3] dihydrofuran annulation. Mechanistic duality of reactions of those tetrahydrofurans possessing acidic hydrogens adjacent to the ring is addressed.     

Novel Pentaheterocycles. First General Synthesis Entry to Functionalized Derivatives of Pyrido[2,3-f:6,5-f'']di[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a] pyrimidin-5(1H)-ones

Summary. Thirteen derivatives of the novel title ring system were synthesized via a two-step procedure that utilizes hydrazonoyl chlorides and pyridodipyrimidinones as starting materials. The mechanism and regiochemistry of the reactions studied are discussed and the compounds prepared were characterized by alternate synthesis, spectra (mass, IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR), and elemental analyses.     

Photoinduced [3+2] Cycloaddition of Carbenes and Nitriles: A Versatile Approach to Oxazole Synthesis

We have developed a photoinduced protocol for the synthesis of pharmaceutically important oxazole molecules using diazo- and nitrile-containing reactants. The process involves the initial photolysis of the diazo compound to afford singlet carbenes, which are tapped by nitriles in a [3+2] cycloaddition fashion to give substituted oxazoles. With di-nitrile compounds, useful bis-oxazoles were obtained. The applicability of the transformation is showcased through the expedient synthesis of small-molecule drugs and biologically relevant molecules such as felbinac, pimprinine, texamine, ugnenenazole etc. The protocol is also useful for the generation of ²H and ¹³C isotope labelled oxazoles. Merging photolysis with continuous-flow chemistry was demonstrated for scaling up the reaction. The non-requirement of metal catalysis or photosensitizers to harness the light energy with blue light sufficing the execution of the reaction makes it a versatile and general protocol for the synthesis of structurally diverse oxazoles     

Synthesis and characterization of bis-[1]rotaxanes via salen-bridged bis-pillar[5]arenes

The series of salen-bridged bis-pillar[1]arenes were conveniently prepared by condensation reaction of5,5'-methylenebis(2-hydroxybenzalde hyde)or 5,5'-(propane-2,2-diyl)bis(2-hydroxybenzaldehyde)with mono-amido-functionalized pillar[5]arenes containing different terminal aminoalkyl groups in refluxing ethanol.The^1H NMR and 2D-NOESY spectra indicated that the salen-bridged bis-pillar[5]arenes with longer allcylene linker(n=3,4,6)formed the fascinating bis-[1]rotaxanes,while the salenbridged bis-pillar[5]arenes with short hydrazine and ethylenediamino linker(n=0,2)predominately existed in free form.The single crystal structure of the bis-pillar[5]are ne ambiguously indicated that two propylenediamino linker inserted in to two cavities of pillar[5]arene to form a novel bis-[1]rotaxanes.     

Intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction of 1-aminoisobenzofurans: Application to the synthesis of benzo[c]phenanthridines

Intramolecular Diels-Alder reactions of 1-aminoisobenzofurans give benzo[c]phenanthridines. The reactive intermediates are generated from o-(diazomethyl)benzamides.     

Copper‐Catalyzed Formal [2+2+1] Heteroannulation of Alkenes,Alkylnitriles, and Water: Method Development and Application to a Total Synthesis of (±)‐Sacidumlignan D

A copper‐catalyzed three‐component reaction of alkenes, alkylnitriles, and water affords γ‐butyrolactones in good yields. The domino process involves an unprecedented hydroxy‐cyanoalkylation of alkenes and subsequent lactonization with the creation of three chemical bonds and a quaternary carbon center. The synthetic potential of this novel [2+2+1] heteroannulation reaction was illustrated by a concise total synthesis of (±)‐sacidumlignan D.     

Copper‐Catalyzed Formal [2+2+1] Heteroannulation of Alkenes,Alkylnitriles, and Water: Method Development and Application to a Total Synthesis of (±)‐Sacidumlignan D

A copper‐catalyzed three‐component reaction of alkenes, alkylnitriles, and water affords γ‐butyrolactones in good yields. The domino process involves an unprecedented hydroxy‐cyanoalkylation of alkenes and subsequent lactonization with the creation of three chemical bonds and a quaternary carbon center. The synthetic potential of this novel [2+2+1] heteroannulation reaction was illustrated by a concise total synthesis of (±)‐sacidumlignan D.     

Synthesis and Reactions of Naphtho[1′,2′:4,5]Furo[3,2‐b]Pyridine and Naphtho[1′,2′:4,5]Furo[3,2‐d]Pyrimidine Derivatives

2‐Acyl‐3‐aminonaphtho[2,1‐b]furan ( 1 ) reacts with activated methylene such as malono nitrile or ethyl cyanoacetate to afford naphtho[1′,2′:4,5]furo[3,2‐b]pyridine 2a,b . Chloroacylation of the amino group in compound ( 1 ) gave compound 3 which reacts with different amines to produce compound 4 .     

Iron-Catalysed [3+3] Annulation of Oxime Acetates and Enaminones towards the Synthesis of Multi-Substituted Pyridines

A direct access to unsymmetrical and symmetrical multi-substituted pyridines has been accomplished via iron-catalysed [3+3] annulation of oxime acetates with enaminones. This protocol is featured by easily available starting materials, no requirement of expensive additives and ligands, operational simplicity, and good tolerance with diverse functional groups.     

Synthesis of Pyrimidine-Annelated Heterocycles: Regioselective Heterocyclization of 5-(Cyclohex-2-enyl)-1,3-dimethyl-6-hydroxyuracil [1]

Summary.  5-(Cyclohex-2-enyl)-1,3-dimethyl-6-hydroxyuracil undergoes regioselective heterocyclization to afford fused tricyclic heterocycles upon treatment with bromine and m-CPBA. However, the same substrate furnished bridged tricyclic heterocycles when treated with N-iodosuccinimide and conc. H₂SO₄ and a mixture of bridged tricyclic heterocycles and fused tricyclic heterocycles when treated with hexamine hydrotribromide or pyridine hydrotribromide. Corresponding author. E-mail: kcm@klyuniv.ernet.in Received September 27, 2001. Accepted (revised) December 3, 2001     

Synthesis of 1-acetyl-2-silyoxycycloheptane derivatives via highly stereoselective formal [5+2] cycloaddition reaction

A stereoselective [5+2] cycloaddition reaction using a new five-carbon unit, that has a dicobalt acetylene complex moiety and an enol silyl ether moiety, was developed. In the presence of a Lewis acid, the five-carbon unit reacted with an enol triisopropylsilyl ether to give a 1-acetyl-2-silyoxycycloheptane derivative, in which the three contiguous substituents on the seven-membered ring arrange cis to each other.     

Application of alkyl 3-dimethylamino-2-(1H-indol-3-yl)propenoates in the synthesis of 3-heteroarylindoles

Methyl and ethyl 3-dimethylamino-2-(indol-3-yl)propenoate were prepared from alkyl 3-indoleacetates and tert-butoxy-bis(dimethylamino)methane. Upon treatment of these two N,N-dimethylenaminones with α-heteroarylamines as N,N-1,3-dinucleophiles, condensed indolylpyrimidones as meridianine analogues were obtained in poor to moderate yields, while intramolecular condensations with C,O-1,3-dinucleophiles furnished condensed indolylpyranones. Similarly, reaction with hydrazinium chloride led to indolylpyrazolol, while with 3-chloro-6-hydrazinopyridazine only the dimethylamine substitution took place to give the corresponding hydrazone.     

Synthesis and reactivity of 1-hydroxyspiro[2.5]cyclooct-4-en-3-ones

The first 1-hydroxyspiro[2.5]cyclooct-4-en-3-ones were prepared by cyclization of free and masked 1,3-dicarbonyl dianions with 1,1-diacetylcyclopropane. 1-Hydroxyspiro[2.5]cyclooct-4-en-3-ones represent precursors of unstable spiro[5.2]cycloocta-4,7-dien-6-ones and reactions with a number of nucleophiles were studied. The reactions are enhanced by dynamic spiro-activation.     

Synthesis of Terminally Fluorinated [7]Helicenes and Their Application to Photochemical Domino Reactions

The intramolecular Diels−Alder reactions of helicenes deform their π-conjugated screw-shaped skeletons. In particular, terminally tetrafluorinated [7]helicene (F₄-[7]helicene) undergoes a photoinduced Diels−Alder reaction followed by a photoinduced double fluorine atom transfer. Herein, we thoroughly investigated this photochemical domino process by decreasing the level of fluorine substitution. F₃-[7]Helicenes bearing two fluorine atoms at the dienophile terminal underwent photoinduced Diels−Alder reactions, but the whole domino process became slow. F₂-[7]Helicene, which is difluorinated only at the dienophile terminal, was also photolabile. As a result, two fluorine atoms were sufficient for the photochemical domino reaction to occur. X-ray crystallographic analysis revealed that F₂-[7]helicene was less compressed than F₄-[7]helicene, indicating that terminal polyfluorination enhanced the intramolecular arene−fluoroarene stacking interactions and thus promoted the transformations.     

Nitriles in Organic Synthesis: Synthesis of Pyrido[2,1-b]benzothiazole Derivatives and Polyfunctionally-substituted Pyridines

A variety of pyrido[2,1-b]benzothiazole derivatives could be prepared by reaction of 2-cyanomethylbenzothiazole, formaldehyde, and various active methylene reagents. Also some polyfunctionally-substituted pyridines were prepared by reaction of 2-cyanomethylbenzothiazole, formaldehyde, and an -functionally substituted acrylonitrile.