Practical and divergent synthesis of 1- and 5-substituted 3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecanes and undecan-2-ones

A divergent synthesis of 1- and 5-substituted 3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecanes and undecan-2-ones is described, in which the key step is an efficient Michael addition of a lithium enolate to a tetrasubstituted olefin acceptor. A variety of substituents (butyl, phenyl, and propoxyl) were introduced at C-1(5) in this manner. In addition, an asymmetric synthesis of one member of this series was achieved using an Evans oxazolidinone chiral auxiliary reagent.     

A general method for the solid-phase synthesis of unsymmetrical tri- and tetrasubstituted ureas

A general method for the preparation of unsymmetrical di, tri-, and tetrasubstituted ureas on polymer supports is presented. Polymer-bound primary and secondary amines react with imidazolium salts (urea donors), which are generated from the reaction of N,N'-carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) with primary and secondary amines followed by alkylation with MeI to give tri- and tetrasubstituted ureas in excellent yields (76-98%) and purities (80-99%).     

Electrooxidative dearomatization of biaryls: synthesis of tri- and difluoromethylated spiro[5.5]trienones

Radical spirocyclization via dearomatization has emerged as an attractive strategy for the rapid synthesis of structurally diverse spiro molecules. We report the use of electrochemistry to perform an oxidative dearomatization of biaryls leading to tri- and difluoromethylated spiro[5.5]trienones in a user friendly undivided cell set-up and a constant current mode. The catalyst- and chemical oxidant-free dearomatization procedure features ample scope, and employs electricity as the green and sole oxidant.

Radical spirocyclization via dearomatization has emerged as an attractive strategy for the rapid synthesis of structurally diverse spiro molecules.     

A convenient synthesis of functionalized 8- and 9-aza-1-oxaspiro[5.5]undecanes

2-Hydroxy-8-(or 9-)aza-1-oxaspiro[5.5]undec-3-en-5-ones derived from their corresponding 2-furfuryl alcohols were used as key intermediates for the convenient synthesis of several novel 8- and 9-aza-1-oxaspiro[5.5]undecane derivatives.     

The synthesis and ring opening of N-substituted-2-oxo-6-azaspiro[2,5] octanes

N-Substituted-4-piperidones have been reacted with trimethyl sulfoxonium iodide to give the title compounds. These undergo ring opening with lithium aluminum hydride-aluminum chloride to give piperidine-4-methanols which were converted to the chloromethylpiperidines.     

Amino acids in the synthesis of heterocyclic systems. The synthesis of 4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyridines and 4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines

The pyridine and quinoline derivatives 2, 3 , and 6 with an activated methylene group atα-position in respect to the ring nitrogen atom were converted with 1, 8 , or 9 into fused pyrido[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives 4, 5, 7 , and 10 . In an analogous manner were the aminopyridines 16 and 17 transformed with thiazolone 9 into pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine derivatives 20, 21, 25 , and 26 .     

Synthesis and reactions of 3,9-diisocyanates and diisothiocyanates in the 2,4,8,10-tetraoxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro[5.5] undecane series

The synthesis of several novel phosphorus-containing isocyanates and isothiocyanates is reported. These compounds are spiranes with two six-membered dioxaphosphorinane rings in their respective molecule. The phosphorus-bonded isocyanato and isothiocyanato groups are capable of undergoing addition reactions with active hydrogen atom-containing compounds.     

Synthesis of two new heterocyclic ring systems: Benzo[3,4] cyclohepta[1,2-d]-pyrimidines and benzo[3,4]cyclohepta[2,1-d] pyrimidines

Three 2,4-diamino-l(), 11-dihydro-9H-benzo[3,4]cyclohepta[ 1,2-d]pyrimidines (6a-6c) representing the first examples of a new ring system were synthesized from 2-benzosuberones and cyanoguanidine. Similarly, 2,4-diamino-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzo[3,4]cyelohepta[2,1-d]pyrimidine ( 24 ) was prepared from 1-benzosuberone. The ultraviolet spectral properties of these compounds were examined with reference to those of the analogs in which the central ring is five- and six-mernbered.     

The synthesis of a new polycyclic heterocyclic ring system: Pyrimido[5,6,1-d,e]acridine

The synthesis of a new heterocylic ring system is reported. The condensation of 9,10-dihydro-9-oxo-4-acridine carboxamide (7) with diethoxymethyl acetate gave pyrimido[5,6,1-d,e]acridine-3,7-dione (8). The amide 7 reacts with ethyl chloroformate to afford 2H-pyrimido[5,6,1-d,e]acridine-1,3,7-trione (9).     

The synthesis of novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring systems. 2. Naphmo[2,1-b:4,3-g]bisbenzo[b]thiophene

The novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring system, naphtho[2,1-b:4,3-g]bisbenzo[b]thiophene was synthesized from 5-[2-(2-bromo-3-thienyl)ethenyl]naphtho[2,1-b][1]benzothiophene. The assignment of its ¹H and ¹³C nmr spectra was also accomplished by utilizing two-dimensional nmr methods.     

Efficient synthesis of calix[6]tmpa: a new calix[6]azacryptand with unique conformational and host-guest properties

A new C(3v)-symmetrical calix[6]azacryptand, that is, calix[6]tmpa (11), was synthesized by efficient [1+1] macrocyclization reactions. Remarkably, both linear and convergent synthetic strategies that were applied lead to equally good overall yields. Calix[6]tmpa behaves as a single proton sponge and appeared reluctant to undergo polyprotonation, unlike classical tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine (tmpa) derivatives. It also acts as a good host for ammonium ions. Interestingly, it strongly binds a sodium ion and a neutral guest molecule, such as a urea, an amide, or an alcohol, in a cooperative way. A (1)H NMR study indicated that the ligand, as well as its complexes, adopt a major flattened cone conformation that is the opposite of that observed with the previously reported calix[6]cryptands. Characterization of the monoprotonated derivative 11H(+) by X-ray diffraction also revealed the presence of a 1,3-alternate conformation, which is the first example of its kind in the calix[6]arene family. This conformer is probably also present in solution as a minor species. The important covalent constraint induced by the polyaromatic tmpa cap on the calixarene skeleton, and conversely from the calix core onto the tmpa moiety, is the likely basis for the unique conformational and chemical properties of this host.     

The synthesis of novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring systems.. Benzo[e][1]benzothieno[3,2-g][1]benzothiophenes

The novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring system compound, methyl 3-chlorobenzo[e][1]benzothieno-[3,2-g][1]benzothiophene-2-carboxylate was synthesized. The assignment of its ¹H and ¹³C nmr spectra was also accomplished by utilizing two-dimensional nmr methods.     

Fused 1,2,4-triazole heterocycles. IV. Synthesis of four new heterocyclic ring systems of [1,2,4]triazolo[1,3]thiazinoquinolines

Syntheses of 5H-[1,2,4]triazolo[5′,1′:2,3][1,3]thiazino[5,4-c]quinolines 8, 5H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3′,4′:2)3][1,3]thiazino[5,4-c]quinolines 9, 5H-[1,2,4]triazolo[5′,1′:2,3][1,3]thiazino[5,6-c]quinolines 14 and 5H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3′,4′:2,3][1,3]thiazino[5,6-c]quinolines 15 are described starting from 4-chloro-3-chloromethylquinaldine (4) and 1,2,4-triazole-5-thiols 5 taking advantage of different reactivity of the chlorine atoms of 4 under different reaction conditions. The structures of products 8, 9, 14 and 15 and the intermediates leading to them were confirmed by desulfurization, unequivocal syntheses and nmr spectroscopy as well.     

Efficient synthesis and host-guest properties of a new class of calix[6]azacryptands

Two members of a new class of calix[6]azacryptands, namely, calix[6]tampo and calix[6]tamb, have been synthesized through an efficient [1 + 1] macrocyclization reaction--reduction sequence. One of them has been obtained in a remarkably high overall yield from the known X(6)H(3)Me(3). In comparison to all the other calix[6]azacryptands, they possess unique conformational properties since they present a rigidified cone conformation with a partial filling of the cavity by the methoxy groups. In contrast to calix[6]tampo, the fully protonated derivative of calix[6]tamb behaves as a remarkable molecular receptor toward polar neutral guests. NMR studies have shown that the intracavity binding process is governed by a conformational flip of the aromatic walls of the calixarene core.     

Multicomponent cascade reactions: sequential [1 + 4] and [2 + 3] cycloadditions for the generation of heterocyclic ring systems

[reaction: see text]. A novel intermolecular nitrile oxide cycloaddition sequence has been developed for the formation of highly substituted heterocyclic rings. Reaction of trimethylsilyl cyanide with epoxides generates isonitriles which can react with nitroalkenes to form N-(isoxazolylidene)alkylamines. After fragmentation to nitrile oxides, the dipoles can undergo intermolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions with electron deficient dipolarophiles to generate substituted isoxazolines in one synthetic operation.     

The synthesis of novel polycyclic heterocyclic ring systems via photocyclization. 13. Dibenzo-[f,h]phenanthro[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline

The synthesis of a previously unknown polycyclic heterocyclic ring system, dibenzo[f,h]phenanthro-[9′,10′:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]quinoline ( 4 ), was accomplished via photocyclization of the appropriate amide followed by chlorination. Substitution of the chlorine atom with hydrazine followed by removal of the hydrazine moiety with 10% copper sulfate solution afforded the parent ring system 4 . The unequivocal assignment of its highly congested ¹H and ¹³C spectra was accomplished by utilizing two-dimensional nmr methods.