The synthesis of steroidal [16α,17α-d]-2'-pyrazolines and [16,17-d]-pyrazoles

The addition of diphenylnitrilimines to a series of steroidal 16,17-dipolarophiles occurs with the same regio specificity in all cases regardless of the nature of the 17-substituent, to yield [16α, 17α-d]-2'pyrazolines. The adducts from the 17-acetoxy-16,17-androstene, 3c, cannot be isolated but yield the [16,17-d]-pyrazoles by loss of acetic acid.     

Efficient Photooxidation of Aryl(hetaryl)pyrazolines by Benzoquinone

Photooxidation of aryl(hetaryl)pyrazolines in the presence of benzoquinone has been studied in organic solvents. This reaction occurs at high rate to provide the corresponding pyrazole in a good yield. The effects of the solvent, pyrazoline structure and oxygen provide definite information on the reaction pathway. It appears that radical species are intermediates in the photooxidation of aryl(hetaryl)pyrazolines in the presence of benzoquinone. A comparison of the new results with the photooxidation of aryl(hetaryl)pyrazolines in the presence of perchloroalkanes is also discussed.     

Oxidation of bis-arylhydrazones of 3,3-dimethylpentane-2,4-dione with silver oxide

Oxidation of the title bis-arylhydrazones 2 with silver oxide gives 1-aryl-5-arylazo-3,4,4,5-tetramethyl-2-pyrazolines 4 in almost quantitative yield. The spectral data of the pyrazolines 4 as well as the reaction mechanism are discussed.     

Ferrocene studies. IV. Some furan containing derivatives of ferrocene

The condensation of ferrocenecarboxyhydrazide, ferrocenecarboxaldehyde and acetylferrocene with a number of furan derivatives is reported. The reaction of chalcones containing both the furan and the ferrocene nucleus with Phenylhydrazine and hydrazine proceeds to yield pyrazolines.     

3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyran promoted aerobic oxidative aromatization of 1,3,5-trisubstituted pyrazolines and Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines

An unprecedented facile oxidation of 1,3,5-trisubstituted pyrazolines and Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines (DHPs) to the corresponding pyrazoles and pyridines was observed, mediated by 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran in air. The reaction showed excellent reactivity, functional group tolerance, and high yield without using any metal and/or halogen based oxidizing agents.     

Highlights on Steroidal Arylidene Derivatives as a Source of Pharmacologically Active Compounds: A Review

Steroids constitute a unique class of chemical compounds, playing an important role in physiopathological processes, and have high pharmacological interest. Additionally, steroids have been associated with a relatively low toxicity and high bioavailability. Nowadays, multiple steroidal derivatives are clinically available for the treatment of numerous diseases. Moreover, different structural modifications on their skeleton have been explored, aiming to develop compounds with new and improved pharmacological properties. Thus, steroidal arylidene derivatives emerged as a relevant example of these modifications. This family of compounds has been mainly described as 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 and aromatase inhibitors, as well as neuroprotective and anticancer agents. Besides, due to their straightforward preparation and intrinsic chemical reactivity, steroidal arylidene derivatives are important synthetic intermediates for the preparation of other compounds, particularly bearing heterocyclic systems. In fact, starting from arylidenesteroids, it was possible to develop bioactive steroidal pyrazolines, pyrazoles, pyrimidines, pyridines, spiro-pyrrolidines, amongst others. Most of these products have also been studied as anti-inflammatory and anticancer agents, as well as 5α-reductase and aromatase inhibitors. This work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of steroidal arylidene derivatives described in the literature, highlighting their bioactivities and importance as synthetic intermediates for other pharmacologically active compounds.     

One Pot Spiropyrazoline Synthesis via Intramolecular Cyclization/Methylation

Regioisomeric spiropyrazolines were synthesized through a tandem intramolecular cyclization/methylation reaction of a functionalized 5,5-disubstituted pyrazoline in one reaction vessel. The 5,5-pyrazolines were constructed through a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of aromatic ring containing nitrile imines and a disubstituted geminal alkene. An evaluation of the relative location of the nucleophilic and electrophilic functional groups on the pyrazoline was performed in order to ascertain the best pyrazoline system for the intramolecular cyclization/methylation reaction. Higher spiropyrazoline isolated yields were realized from pyrazolines with the electrophilic ester located further away from the pyrazoline when compared to pyrazolines with a directly bonded ester.     

Studies on heteroaromaticity. XV . the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of 5-nitro-2-furyldiazomethane

The 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of 5-nitro-2-furyldiazomethane ( 1 ) with acrylonitrile, acrylamide, methyl acrylate, diethyl fumarate, methyl methacrylate and methyl cinnamate afforded the corresponding 3-substituted pyrazolines. ( 2a-f ). Similarly the pyrazoles ( 3b-d ) were prepared by addition of 1 to acetylenic compounds such as diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate, methyl phenylpropiolate and cyanoacetylene. Reaction of 1 with fumaronitrile and ω-nitro-styrene gave also the corresponding pyrazoles ( 3a and 3e ) instead of the pyrazolines. 3-(5′-Nitro-2′-furyl)-4-phenyl-5-carbomethoxypyrazoline ( 2f ) was oxidized with lead tetraacetate to the corresponding pyrazole ( 3f ), which was different from 3c , an addition product of 1 with methyl phenylpropiolate. 3-(5′-Nitro-2′-furyl)-5-carbamidopyrazoline ( 2b ) was pyrolyzed to the corresponding cyclopropane derivative 4 in low yield.     

Efficient protocol for ring opening of spiroketals using trifluoroacetyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (TFAT)

[reaction: see text] Ring opening of steroidal spiroketals under exceptionally mild conditions is smoothly achieved via reaction with trifluoroacetyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (TFAT). The new spiroketal ring-opening protocol provides omega-trifluoroacetyl vinyl ethers in good yield and avoids difficulties that attended previously employed vigorous reaction conditions.     

Synthesis of C-C bonded dimeric steroids by olefin metathesis

Five new C-C bonded steroidal homodimers derived from deoxycholic acid, pregnenolone, and progesterone were synthesized by an olefin metathesis reaction assisted by microwave heating. Microwave improved the yield and accelerated the reaction allowing the use of less catalyst with good results (2.5 mol %). Due to the bulky nature of the steroidal skeleton the more favorable E-dimers were formed as the sole or major products depending on the linker length.     

An easy access to novel steroidal dispiropyrrolidines through 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides

A facile one-pot synthesis of novel steroidal dispiropyrrolidines has been accomplished by 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of various azomethine ylides derived from isatin/acenaphthenequinone/ninhydrin and sarcosine with various estrone derivatives as dipolarophiles, in good yield. The effect of various solvents on the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction are also studied.     

TBPA＋ mediated aromatization of 1,3,5-trisubstituted pyrazolines

1,3,5-Trisubstituted pyrazolines were oxidized to the corresponding pyrazoles in high yield with tris（4-bromophenyl）aminium （TBPA＊＊） hexachloroantimonate in chloroform at room temperature.     

Synthese von [1]Benzothieno[2,3—c]pyrazol-Derivaten

Derivatives of [1]benzothieno[2.3-c]pyrazole, a new heterocyclic ring system, were synthesized by 1.3-dipolar cycloadditions: benzo[b]thiophene-1.1-dioxide and derivatives thereof reacted with diazomethane and diazoethane to yield substituted [1]benzothieno[2.3-c]pyrazolines. A similar reaction with ethyl diazoacetate gave the corresponding cyclopropa[b][1]benzothiophene-2.2-dioxide derivative.     

The synthesis of 2′-amino-5α-cholest-6-eno [6,7-d]-thiazole derivatives under microwave irradiation using dry-media conditions

A convenient,rapid and efficient method for the synthesis of substituted steroidal[6,7-d]thiazoles using microwave-induced organic reaction enhancement chemistry has been developed.The additional features of this methodology include a much faster reaction,easy workup,high yield,high purity of the products and an environment friendly approach.     

The synthesis of 2''-amino-5α-cholest-6-eno [6,7-d]-thiazole derivatives under microwave irradiation using dry-media conditions

A convenient, rapid and efficient method for the synthesis of substituted steroidal [6,7-d] thiazoles using microwave-induced organic reaction enhancement chemistry has been developed. The additional features of this methodology include a much faster reaction, easy workup, high yield, high purity of the products and an environment friendly approach.     

The synthesis of 2＇-amino-5α-cholest-6-eno [6,7-d]- thiazole derivatives under microwave irradiation using dry-media conditions

A convenient, rapid and efficient method for the synthesis of substituted steroidal [6,7-d] thiazoles using microwave-induced organic reaction enhancement chemistry has been developed. The additional features of this methodology include a much faster reaction, easy workup, high yield, high purity of the products and an environment friendly approach.     

TBPA+·mediated aromatization of 1,3,5-trisubstituted pyrazolines

1,3,5-Trisubstituted pyrazolines were oxidized to the corresponding pyrazoles in high yield with tris(4-bromophenyl)aminium (TBPA ·) hexachloroantimonate in chloroform at room temperature.     

(Z)-3-p-tolylsulfinylacrylonitriles as chiral dipolarophiles: reactions with diazoalkanes

[reaction: see text] The dipolarophilic reactivity of enantiopure (Z)-3-p-tolylsulfinylacrylonitriles (1) has been evaluated with diazoalkanes. 3-Cyanopyrazoles are obtained when R = H, but with R = alkyl (Bn, n-Bu, and t-Bu) only one cycloadduct (4 or 5) is formed in high yield under mild conditions, therefore evidencing a complete control of the regioselectivity and the endo/exo and pi-facial selectivities. These reactions are a new straightforward entry to the synthesis of pyrazolines and related structures and reveal the excellent dipolarophilic features of (Z)-sulfinylacrylonitriles.     

Synthesis of 3‐aryl‐5‐styryl‐2‐pyrazolines by the reaction of (E,E)‐cinnamylideneacetophenones with hydrazines and their oxidation into pyrazoles

New 3‐aryl‐5‐styryl‐2‐pyrazolines have been synthesized by the reaction of (E,E)‐cinnamylideneace‐tophenones with hydrazines. These 2‐pyrazolines have also been converted into the corresponding pyrazoles by oxidation with chloranil. Structures of all new compounds have been elucidated by elemental analysis, mass spectrometry, ir and nmr spectroscopic measurements.     

Synthesis of pyrazoline derivatives from halovinylacetylenes and haloallenes

The reaction of halovinylacetylenes and haloallenes with hydrazine and phenylhydrazine in the presence of a mixture of copper powder and cuprous chloride gives substituted pyrazolines.