Arynic condensation of ketone enolates—XIV: Condensation of aromatic α,β-unsaturated ketone enolates on arynes

Benzyne and 1-naphthyne (generated from the corresponding halogeno derivatives and the Complex Base NaNH₂-Bu^tONa) condense with α,β-unsaturated ketone enolates β-substituted by an aromatic ring and only enolisable in the α'-position, to lead to α-tetralones and/or indanones. The reaction path depends upon the nature of the ketone enolate and, less strongly, on the solvent. The reaction mechanism is discussed. These reactions constitute new simple and efficient syntheses of numerous α-tetralones and indanones.     

Synthesis of chiral 3-substituted indanones via an enantioselective reductive-Heck reaction

An efficient intramolecular palladium-catalyzed, asymmetric reductive-Heck reaction has been developed, which allowed for the synthesis of either enantiomerically enriched 3-substituted indanones or alpha-exo-methylene indanones depending on the base used.     

Syntheses of Substituted Indan 1 ones and Indenes

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Rhodium-catalyzed isomerization of alpha-arylpropargyl alcohols to indanones: involvement of an unexpected reaction cascade

A rhodium-catalyzed isomerization of alpha-arylpropargyl alcohols to indanones has been developed under mild conditions. Considering the ease of preparation of these propargyl alcohols (terminal alkynes + aromatic aldehydes), this method provides a new way of constructing indanones with high efficiency. By the mechanistic investigations using deuterium-labeled substrates, it has also been demonstrated that the reaction goes through an unexpected cascade, with a 1,4-hydrogen shift being the turnover-limiting step of the catalytic cycle.     

Transition metal catalyzed carboannulation of diazabicyclic alkenes with ambiphilic bifunctional reagents: a facile route towards functionalized indanones and indanols

Functionalized indanones are readily prepared in good to excellent yields by the Pd/Rh catalyzed carboannulation of bicyclic and tricyclic hydrazines with 2-iodobenzonitrile, 2-cyanophenylboronic acid and 2-formylphenylboronic acid. The reaction with 2-formylphenylboronic acid afforded 3,4-disubstituted cyclopentenes as minor product along with indanones under Rh catalyzed conditions, whereas indanols were obtained as the major product under Pd catalyzed conditions. The products obtained can be synthetically manipulated easily to pharmaceutically important molecules.     

Application of the intramolecular isomerisation-aldolisation from allylic alcohols and allylic silyl ethers to the synthesis of indanones and indenones

A new access to indanones was discovered through a one-step nickel or iron-mediated transposition of 2-hydroxyisobenzofurans. Starting from the corresponding silylenol ethers, a new one-pot tandem isomerisation-Mukaiyama aldol process was also developed. These versatile strategies will be useful for the preparation of various types of indanones and indenones.     

A Facile Synthesis of Novel Dihydroindeno[1,2‐e][1,2,4]triazolo[3,4‐b][1,3,4]thiadiazines Using HTIB

The synthesis of a series of 21 novel 3‐alkyl/aryl‐7/9‐methyl‐10,10a‐dihydroindeno[1,2‐e][1,2,4]triazolo[3,4‐b][1,3,4]thiadiazines ( 4 ) has been achieved by the cyclocondensation between 4/6‐methyl‐2‐tosyloxy‐1‐indanones ( 2 ) and 3‐alkyl/aryl‐4‐amino‐5‐mercapto‐1,2,4‐s‐triazoles ( 3 ). 4/6‐Methyl‐2‐tosyloxy‐1‐indanones ( 2 ) were readily accessible through hypervalent iodine oxidation of 4/6‐methyl‐1‐indanones using [(hydroxy)tosyloxyiodo]benzene (HTIB, Koser's reagent) in acetonitrile.     

Synthesis of Substituted 4‐Aroyl‐1‐indanone and 5‐Aroyl‐1‐tetralone

Several substituted 4‐aroyl‐1‐indanones 2 and 5‐aroyl‐1‐tetralones 3 were prepared in good yields from 1‐indanones 1 via a series of reasonable transformations.     

Convenient Synthetic Sequence for the Preparation of Indanones

A convenient and general method is reported for the synthesis of indanones from aryl ketones or aldehydes.     

Pd‐Catalyzed Enantioselective Ring Opening/Cross‐Coupling and Cyclopropanation of Cyclobutanones

A palladium‐catalyzed enantioselective sequential ring‐opening/cross‐coupling of cyclobutanones is disclosed that provides chiral indanones bearing C3‐quaternary stereocenters. The reaction process involves palladium‐catalyzed nucleophilic addition of cyclobutanones and aryl halides, enantioselective β‐carbon elimination, and intermolecular trapping of a transient σ‐alkylpalladium complex with boronic acids. Alternatively, an intramolecular cyclopropanation is realized through C?H bond functionalization in the absence of external coupling reagents, affording chiral cyclopropane‐fused‐indanones in good yields and enantioselectivity.     

Novel one-pot approach to synthesis of indanones through Sb(V)-catalyzed reaction of phenylalkynes with aldehydes

Catalytic SbF5 and the use of EtOH as an additive efficiently converted a mixture of phenylalkynes and aldehydes to indanone compounds in one pot, and the reaction stereoselectively afforded the corresponding 2,3-disubstituted indanones as a single trans-isomer.     

Enantioselective fluorination mediated by cinchona alkaloid derivatives/Selectfluor combinations: reaction scope and structural information for N-fluorocinchona alkaloids.

Cinchona-alkaloid/Selectfluor combinations efficiently fluorinate a variety of carbonyl compounds in a highly enantioselective manner to furnish chiral alpha-fluorocarbonyl compounds. The DHQB/Selectfluor combination is effective for the enantioselective fluorination of indanones and tetralones 1 in up to 91% ee. The first enantioselective syntheses of chiral derivatizing reagents 3 was accomplished with high ee and in high chemical yields by the DHQDA/Selectfluor combination. 3-Fluorooxindoles 7 were prepared with ee up to 83% using the (DHQ)2AQN/Selectfluor or the (DHQD)2PYR/Selectfluor combination. Since the combinations are conveniently prepared in situ from readily available reagents, the present system represents a practical method for enantioselective fluorination. X-ray crystallography and 1H NMR analyses of the cinchona alkaloids/Selectfluor combination have established that the species that mediate this novel reaction are N-fluoroammonium cinchona alkaloid tetrafluoroborates, which adopt open conformations.     

The synthesis of indanones related to combretastatin A-4 via microwave-assisted Nazarov cyclization of chalcones

A fast and efficient microwave-assisted synthesis of combretastatin A-4-like indanones has been developed. Microwave irradiation provides a useful alternative to traditional heating techniques to promote the TFA-catalyzed Nazarov cyclization of chalcones.     

Rhodium‐Catalyzed Annelation of Benzoic Acids with α,β‐Unsaturated Ketones with Cleavage of C−H,CO−OH,and C−C Bonds

In the presence of a [Cp*RhCl₂]₂ catalyst, the Lewis acid In(OTf)₃, and the mild base Na₂CO₃, aromatic carboxylates and α,β‐unsaturated ketones undergo a unique hydroarylation/Claisen/retro‐Claisen process to give the corresponding indanones. In this carboxylate‐directed ortho‐C?H annelation, the C?COR bond of the ketone and the CO?OH group of the aromatic carboxylate are cleaved, and the hydroxy group is transferred from the aromatic to the aliphatic acyl residue. This reactivity is synthetically useful, particularly when starting from cyclic ketones, which are converted into indanones bearing aliphatic carboxylate side chains, thus greatly increasing the molecular complexity of aromatic carboxylates in a single step.     

Asymmetric reduction of substituted indanones and tetralones catalyzed by chiral dendrimer and its application to the synthesis of (+)-sertraline

A recoverable dendrimeric supported prolinol was used as a catalyst in the asymmetric reduction of indanones and tetralones to give separable cis and trans isomers up to 97% ee. This method was also applied in the enantioselective synthesis of the antidepressant drug (+)-sertraline.     

Preparation of Acrylophenones and 2-Alkyl Indanones Utilizing Hexamethylenetetramine as an Inexpensive Mannich Reagent.

Hexamethylenetetramine/acetic anhydride-promoted α-methylenation of aryl alkyl ketones followed by acid-catalyzed cyclization of the resulting acrylophenones produce 2-alkyl indanones in excellent yields.     

Rhodium catalyzed reaction of internal alkynes with organoborons under CO atmosphere: a product tunable reaction

Alkynes react with organoborons under a CO atmosphere in the presence of a rhodium(I) catalyst to afford mainly 5-aryl-2(5H)-furanones, α,β-unsaturated ketones, and indanones. The product selectivity can be tuned by modifying the reaction conditions.     

Catalytic behavior of a magnesium oxide supported polysilazane-ruthenium complex for the oxidation of indene with molecular oxygen to indanones

A new magnesium oxide supported polysilazane ruthenium complex has been prepared and found to be capable of catalyzing the oxygenation of indene in 62.9% conversion to indanones without by-products under mild conditions, i.e. 1 atm oxygen and 80°C. The supported ruthenium complex was effective without need for a cocatalyst. Also, it can be reused several times without apparent loss of activity.     

A convenient two step protocol for the synthesis of cyclopentenones and indanones,including an asymmetric variant

A one-pot palladium mediated hydrostannylation/cross-coupling protocol is used to give direct access to cross-conjugated dienones that can be utilized in Nazarov cyclizations to afford highly substituted cyclopentenones and indanones, including an asymmetric variant.     

1,2,3,4-tetrasubstituted isoquinoline acetic acids

Differentially tetrasubstituted isoquinolines are now conveniently prepared by rearrangement of the readily obtainable indanones.