Synthesis of a new compound family, 1-aryl-3H-pyrrolo[2,1-d][1,2,5]triazepin-4(5H)-ones

Representatives of a new family, 1-aryl-3H-pyrrolo[2,1-d][1,2,5]triazepin-4(5H)-ones have been synthesized at our laboratory as bioisosters of biologically active 1-aryl-2,3-benzodiazepine-4-ones. The efficient synthetic route described applies the synthesis of 2-(2-aroylpyrrol-1-yl)acyl hydrazides followed by ring closure under acidic conditions. The N(3)-unsubstituted title compounds thus obtained can optionally be N-alkylated rendering the preparation of variously substituted derivatives possible. Scope and limitations of the new protocol and some interesting side reactions are also discussed in detail.     

Synthesis of pyrazolo[3,4-d]-4,5-dihydropyrimidin-6-ones

A small library of hitherto unprepared pyrazolo[3,4-d]-4,5-dihydropyrimidin-6-ones was synthesized on a preparative scale. The synthesis starts with a substituted 5-aminopyrazole that reacts with an isocyanate to give the corresponding urea. The latter undergoes a chlorotrimethylsilane-promoted [5+1] cyclocondensation with an aldehyde yielding the title pyrazolo[3,4-d]-4,5-dihydropyrimidin-6-one. Both synthetic steps are high-yielding (74–94%). The intermediates and the target compounds were isolated by simple crystallization. Ketones with the exception of isatin do not react with the open-chain urea intermediates.     

Synthesis of 3,4-dihydrobenzo[g]isoquinoline-1(2H)-ones and 3,4-dihydroisoquinoline-1(2H)-ones skeleton via intramolecular electrophilic cyclization

An original alternative approach to isoquinolines based on the installation of a benzene nucleus on a performed heterocyclic ring. Synthesis of 3,4-dihydrobenzo[g]isoquinoline-1(2H)-ones and 3,4-dihydroisoquinoline-1(2H)-ones via intramolecular electrophilic cyclization of 3,4-disubstituted lactams is reported.     

A novel synthesis of substituted 4H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ones

A novel synthesis of 4H-pyrazolo-[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ones is described. This approach utilizes an in situ generated iminochloride as a key precursor for amidine formation, with subsequent base-catalyzed ring closure. This method represents a mild and efficient entry into this ring system which is amenable to diversification of the core template.     

6-amino-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridin-4(5H)-one (3,7-dideazaguanine)

The synthesis of 6-amino-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridin-4(5H)-one (3,7-dideazaguanine) from the ammonium chloride promoted reaction of 3-(ethoxycarbonyl)pyrrole-2-acetonitrile and ammonia is reported. Several preliminary reactions which led to this synthetic route are also described.     

PIFA-promoted intramolecular oxidative C(aryl)-H amidation reaction: Synthesis of quinolino[3,4-b]quinoxalin-6(5H)-ones

A facile and direct intramolecular oxidative C(aryl)-H amidation reaction was developed for the synthesis of quinolino[3,4-b]quinoxalin-6(5H)-ones in moderate to excellent yields starting from readily available materials by tethering the adjacent N-methoxyamide and aryl portions in the presence of phenyliodine(III) bis(trifluoroacetate) at room temperature. This metal-free approach is a valuable addition to the traditional methods already available for the preparation of these molecules.     

A one-pot synthesis of 3-methyl-5-aryl-4H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]-isoxazoles

Sharpless epoxidation of 4-amino-3-methyl-5-styrylisoxazoles 1 resulted in the formation of 3-methyl-5-aryl-4H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]-isoxazoles 4 in a one-step reaction. The reaction initially involves epoxide formation, followed by ring-opening and cyclization. Finally dehydration leads to the title compounds. The pyrrolo[2,3-d]-isoxazoles 4 were also synthesized via an alternative procedure.     

Synthesis of 2-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2-dihydro-4H-thieno[2,3-c]chromen-4-ones and 2-(trifluoromethyl)-4H-thieno[2,3-c]chromen-4-ones from 2-trifluoromethylchromones and ethyl mercaptoacetate

The redox reaction of 2-trifluoromethylchromones with ethyl mercaptoacetate in the presence of triethylamine results in the formation of 1,2-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]chromen-4-ones and diethyl 3,4-dithiadipate in high yields. Oxidation of the first compounds with nitrogen dioxide gave 1,2-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]chromen-3,4-diones which were converted into thieno[2,3-c]chromen-4-ones.     

Syntheses of pyrrolo- and indoloisoquinolinones by intramolecular cyclizations of 1-(2-arylethyl)-5-benzotriazolylpyrrolidin-2-ones and 3-benzotriazolyl-2-(2-arylethyl)-1-isoindolinones.

1,5,6,10b-Tetrahydropyrrolo[2,1-alpha]isoquinolin-3(2H)-ones 17a,b, 17d,e, and 5,12b-dihydroisoindolo[1,2-alpha]isoquinolin-8(6H)-ones 22a-e were prepared by intramolecular cyclizations of 1-(2-arylethyl)-5-benzotriazolyl-pyrrolidin-2-ones 15a,b, 15d,e, and 3-benzotriazolyl-2-(2-arylethyl)-1-isoindolinones 20a-e, respectively, in the presence of titanium chloride. Products from chiral amines were obtained with stereoselectivities of > or = 94%.     

Regioselective synthesis of 1H,3H,6H[2]benzopyrano[4,3-d]pyrimidine-2,4-diones and 12H-benzopyrano[3,2-c][1]benzopyran-5-ones by radical cyclization

5-Hydroxy uracils or 4-hydroxy[1]benzopyran-2-ones were refluxed with 2-bromobenzyl bromides in acetone in the presence of anhydrous potassium carbonate to afford a number of 5-(2′-bromobenzyloxy) pyrimidine-2,4-dione (80-92%) or 4-(2′-bromobenzyloxy) benzopyran-7-ones (70-82%) respectively. These were then refluxed with tri-n-butyltin chloride and sodium cyanoborohydride in the presence of a catalytic amount of azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) for 3-4 h to give 1H,3H,6H [2]benzopyrano[4,3-d]pyrimidine-2,4-diones (75-85%) or 12H-benzopyrano[3,2-c][1]benzopyran-5-ones (70-85%) respectively.     

Synthesis of trifluoromethyl-promoted functional pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine and pyrazolo[5,1-d][1,2,3,5]tetrazine-4(3H)-ones

Ethyl 5-amino-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (1) was efficiently synthesized via the condensation of ethyl cyanoacetate and trifluoroacetic anhydride, followed by chloridization and the condensation with aqueous hydrazine. Its unique reactivity was exploited for the synthesis of trifluoromethylated pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (5) and pyrazolo[5,1-d][1,2,3,5]tetrazine-4(3H)-ones (8a-j). Among them, 5 was firstly found to be a novel fluorescent molecule that might be exploited as an attractive fluorophore for possessing many binding sites, and its fluorescence intensity was obviously stronger than its methyl analogue. 8 were found to be a new chemical class of potential monocotyledonous Echinochloa crus-galli L. Beauv inhibitors, and were more active than their methyl analogues.     

Preparation of a set of 4,5-dihydro-3H-pyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-ones as potential Hsp90 ligands

A synthetic route for the preparation of 4,5-dihydro-3H-pyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-ones characterized by a decorated benzyl moiety at different positions of the five-membered ring has been developed, and some compounds have been tested as Hsp90 ligands. One of them displayed IC₅₀ = 50 μM representing an interesting starting point for further investigations.     

Synthesis and properties of novel 5-(cyclohepta-2′,4′,6′-trienylidene)pyrimidine-2(1H),4(3H),6(5H)-triones: methodology for synthesizing cyclohepta[b]pyrimido[5,4-d]furan-8(7H),10(9H)-dionylium tetrafluoroborates

Novel condensation reaction of tropone with N-substituted and N,N′-disubstitued barbituric acids in Ac₂O afforded 5-(cyclohepta-2′,4′,6′-trienylidene)pyrimidine-2(1H),4(3H),6(5H)-trione derivatives (8a-f) in moderate to good yields. The ¹³C NMR spectral study of 8a-f revealed that the contribution of zwitterionic resonance structures is less important as compared with that of 8,8-dicyanoheptafulvene. The rotational barriers (ΔG^‡) around the exocyclic double bond of mono-substituted derivatives 8a-c were obtained to be 14.51-15.03 kcal mol⁻¹ by the variable temperature ¹H NMR measurements. The electrochemical properties of 8a-f were also studied by CV measurement. Upon treatment with DDQ, 8a-c underwent oxidative cyclization to give two products, 7 and 9-substituted cyclohepta[b]pyrimido[5,4-d]furan-8(7H),10(9H)-dionylium tetrafluoroborates (11a-c·BF₄⁻ and 12a-c·BF₄⁻) in various ratios, while that of disubstituted derivatives 8d-f afforded 7,9-disubstituted cyclohepta[b]pyrimido[5,4-d]furan-8(7H),10(9H)-dionylium tetrafluoroborate (11d-f·BF₄⁻) in good yields. Similarly, preparation of known 5-(1′-oxocycloheptatrien-2′-yl)-pyrimidine-2(1H),4(3H),6(5H)-trione derivatives (14a-d) and novel derivatives 14e,f was carried out. Treatment of 14a-c with aq. HBF₄/Ac₂O afforded two kinds of novel products 11a-c·BF₄⁻ and 12a,c·BF₄⁻ in various ratios, respectively, while that of 14d-f afforded 11d-f. The product ratios of 11a-c·BF₄⁻ and 12a-c·BF₄⁻ observed in two kinds of cyclization reactions were rationalized on the basis of MO calculations of model compounds 20a and 21a. The spectroscopic and electrochemical properties of 11a-f·BF₄⁻ and 12a-c·BF₄⁻ were studied, and structural characterization of 11c·BF₄⁻ based on the X-ray crystal analysis and MO calculation was also performed.     

Photochemical and thermal cyclizations of 4-(2-azidophenyl)-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-ones for the synthesis of 4-methylenepyrimidino[5,4-b]indol-2-ones

Photochemical and thermal cyclization of 4-(2-azidophenyl)-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-ones could afford fused indoles, such as 1,2,3a,9b-tetrahydro-4-methylenepyrimidino[5,4-b]indol-2-ones and 1,3,5,6,7a,12b-hexahydroquinazolino[9,4-b]indol-2,7-dione in high yields via nitrene electrophilic addition and rearrangement reactions.     

New application of heterocyclic diazonium salts. Synthesis of pyrazolo[3,4-d][1,2,3]triazin-4-ones and imidazo[4,5-d][1,2,3]triazin-4-ones

The pyrazolo[3,4-d][1,2,3]triazin-4-ones 3 and imidazo[4,5-d][1,2,3]triazin-4-ones 4 are analogs structurally related to purines that have showed a wide and significant variety of biological activity. These compounds were synthesized by one-pot diazotization of 5-amino-1H-pyrazole-4-carbonitriles 1 and 5-amino-1H-imidazole-4-carbonitriles 2, respectively.     

Synthesis of a 5-alkoxypyrido[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one derivative via directed ortho-metallation of a pyridine analogue

The synthetic strategy towards a 5-alkoxypyrido[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one is described, utilizing palladium catalyzed amination of a bromopyridine, and subsequent directed ortho-metallation/carboxylation as the key steps.     

Synthesis of thieno[3,4-d]-1,3-dithiol-2-one derivatives

A series of mono-substituted and bis-substituted derivatives of thieno [3,4-d]-1,3-dithiol-2-one were prepared through halogenation, chloromethylation, and subsequent nucleophilic substitution reactions. Compounds were characterized by NMR, FT-IR, and HRMS.     

Synthesis and regioselective N- and O-alkylation of 3-alkyl-5-phenyl-3H-[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidin-7(6H)-ones and 2-phenyl-9-propyl-9H-purin-6(1H)-one with evaluation of antiviral and antitumor activities

3-Alkyl-5-phenyl-3H-[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidin-7(6H)-ones were prepared by nitrosative cyclization of the appropriate 5,6-diamino-2-phenylpyrimidin-4(3H)-ones with nitrous acid and were subjected to regioselective alkylation with several alkylating agents in aprotic solvent at different temperature. Simultaneous 6-N- and 7-O-alkylation were observed and the regioselectivity varied remarkably with size and shape of the alkylating agents as well as with the reaction temperature. Similarly, N- and O-alkylation as well as selectivity was also observed in the case of 2-phenyl-9-propyl-9H-purin-6(1H)-one. Some of the synthesized compounds showed moderate antiviral and antitumor activities.     

Synthesis of 3-amino-5H-pyrrolo[2,3-e]-1,2,4-triazines by Sonogashira/copper(I)-catalyzed heteroannulation

A Sonogashira/copper(I)-catalyzed heteroannulation sequence was developed to convert 3,5-diamino-6-chloro-1,2,4-triazines to the corresponding 3-amino-5H-pyrrolo[2,3-e]-1,2,4-triazine derivatives in good yields.     

Synthesis and Suzuki-Miyaura reactions of 5-halo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones

A novel synthesis of 6-methyl-4-phenyl-5-substituted-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones from 6-methyl-4-phenyl-5-halo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones via the Suzuki-Miyaura reaction is reported. These previously unknown heterocyclic halides are easily prepared using the Biginelli multicomponent reaction followed by halodecarboxylation. The effect of varied substitution at the C-4 position on the cross-coupling reaction is also examined.