Encapsulated guest molecules in the dimer of octahydroxypyridine[4]arene

Recently a new type of calix[4]arenes has been synthesized via condensation of 2,6-dihydroxypyridine and a number of aldehydes. This type of pyridine[4]arenes forms capsules consisting of two single pyridine[4]arenes. These capsules can incorporate different guest molecules, like carboxylic acids and amides in this case. We proved that the guest acids really are incorporated inside the cavity of the capsules by electrospray mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations.     

Efficient NaOH-Catalyzed Reaction of Aromatic Aldehyde,Cyclic Ketones,and Malononitrile Under Solvent-Free Conditions Using a Grinding Method

An efficient and facile synthesis of 2,6-dicyanoanilines via a one-pot reaction of aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile, and cyclic ketones in the presence of NaOH under solvent-free conditions using a grinding method has been developed. Compared with the classical reaction conditions, the new synthetic method has the advantages of excellent yields, shorter reaction times, and mild reaction conditions.     

Efficient RuIII-catalyzed synthesis of 9-aryl-9H-xanthene-3,6-diols as precursors to fluorones

Efficient condensation of resorcinol and various aromatic aldehydes in the presence of RuCl₃nH₂O as a homogeneous catalyst under reflux conditions was investigated.It was found that a very simple method afforded good to excellent yields of the desired products.     

Molecular iodine: An efficient and environment-friendly catalyst for the synthesis of calix[4]resorcinarenes

Iodine catalyzes the cyclocondensation of various aldehydes with resorcinol to give tetrameric cyclic products, resorcinarenes. Through the reaction of resorcinol with aromatic aldehydes, the product is obtained as a mixture of two isomers, the all-cis isomer (rccc) and the cis-trans-trans isomer (rctt), whereas a single diastereomer, the all-cis, is formed with aliphatic aldehydes. Besides excellent isolated yields, the use of iodine makes this procedure simple, convenient, cost-effective and practical.     

An Efficient Synthesis of Pyrido[2,3‐d][6,5‐d]dipyrimidine and 5,5′‐Arylmethylenebis(2,6‐diaminopyrimidinone) Derivatives under Microwave Irradiation

A series of pyrido[2,3‐d][6,5‐d]dipyrimidine and 5,5′‐arylmethylenebis(2,6‐diaminopyrimidinone) derivatives have been synthesized through a rapid reaction of aromatic aldehydes with aminopyrimidines in acetic acid under microwave irradiation. This method has the advantages of simple operation, high yields, short reaction time, and easy work‐up.     

A novel one-pot pseudo five-component isocyanide-based reaction: synthesis of 2,6-bis(alkylamino)-benzofuro[5,6-b]furan-4,8-dione derivatives

A novel one-pot pseudo five-component reaction of isocyanides with 2,5-dihydroxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione and various aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes in ethanol at room temperature has been studied. 2,6-Bis(alkylamino)-benzofuro[5,6-b]furan-4,8-dione derivatives were isolated as the products in good yields after 24 h.     

A new synthesis of symmetrical 2,5-diaryl-1,3,4-thiadiazoles

Treatment of aromatic aldehydes with sulfur and hydrazine hydrate in the ratio 1:2:3, respectively, under the Willgerodt conditions affords the title compounds in excellent yields and in a good state of purity. Under the same conditions 2-chloro and 2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde yield 3H-1,2-benzodithiole-3-thione and bis-(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)tetrasulfide, respectively.     

A facile synthesis of α,α′-bis(substituted benzylidene) cycloalkanones catalyzed by p-TSA under solvent-free conditions

Abstract

Various 2,6-dibenzylidene cycloalkanones were readily prepared in a few minutes with good yields by simply mixing aromatic aldehydes with cycloalkanones in the presence of catalytic amounts of p-toluenesulfonic acid as a solid heterogeneous catalyst under solvent-free condition.     

Cyanuric chloride catalyzed metal-free mild protocol for the synthesis of highly functionalized tetrahydropyridines

An environmentally benign, facile and elegant synthetic approach for the convenient access of a series of diverse 2,6-diaryl-tetrahydropyridine-3-carboxylates via a one-pot, pseudo five-component condensation of ethyl acetoacetate, anilines and aromatic aldehydes under mild reaction conditions has been described. This domino strategy allows rapid cyclization in the presence of 10 mol% of cyanuric chloride as a source of hydrochloric acid to afford the desired target skeletons in excellent yields. The present protocol offers prominent advantages of simple operational procedure, metal-free organocatalyst, practically robust and extensive substrate scope.     

分子筛固载氟化钾催化芳香醛与环酮的缩合反应

在回流甲醇条件下, 使用分子筛固载氟化钾催化芳醛与环己酮或环戊酮的缩合, 反应80～480 min, 获得56%～95% 产率的α,α'-二取代苯叉环烷酮.     

Yttrium(III) Nitrate: A Powerful Catalyst for Green and Rapid Synthesis of Some Supramolecules

A convenient and rapid procedure for the synthesis of calix[4]resorcinarenes as useful supramolecules has been developed via a reaction of aryl aldehydes with resorcinol in the presence of yttrium(III) nitrate under solvent‐free conditions. This eco‐friendly method has many appealing attributes such as excellent yields, short reactions times, and simple work‐up procedures.     

A new green approach for the synthesis of 12-aryl-8,9,10,12-tetrahydrobenzo[a]xanthene-11-one derivatives using task specific acidic ionic liquid[NMP]H_2PO_4

12-Aryl-8,9,10,12-tetrahydrobenzo[a]xanthene-11-one derivatives were synthesized by a convenient and environmentally benign procedure involving multicomponent condensation reactions of substituted aromatic aldehydes with 2,7-dihydroxynaphthalene/2-naphthols/2,6-dihydroxynaphthlene and cyclic 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds in task specific acidic ionic liquid[NMP]H_2PO_4 at 80 ℃.This protocol has proved to be efficient in terms of good yields,operational simplicity,easy workup,recyclability of reaction medium/catalyst,and short reaction time.     

Facile and efficient synthesis of a new class of bis(3′-indolyl)pyridine derivatives via one-pot multicomponent reactions

A series of 4-aryl-3,5-dicyano-2,6-di(3′-indolyl)pyridine derivatives were synthesized via a one-pot multicomponent reaction of aromatic aldehydes, 3-cyanoacetyl indoles, and ammonium acetate under microwave irradiation. Particularly valuable features of this method include high yields of products, broad substrate scope, short reaction time, and straightforward procedure.     

A reactive and environmentally friendly protocol for expeditious synthesis of various resorcinarenes using zinc hydrogen sulfate

In this work, for the first time, metal hydrogen phosphates and sulfates have been studied as effective solid acid catalysts for the condensation of resorcinol with aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes to give tetrameric cyclic products, resorcinarenes, which have major roles in biological and industrial activities. This catalyst has several advantages, it is non-toxic, thermally and mechanically stable, inexpensive and highly resistant against organic solvents. It increases the reaction rate about six fold and makes this method an attractive alternative to the existing methods for resorcinarene formation. Interestingly, the present catalyst exhibited a high turnover number (TON) and turnover frequency (TOF) which were even comparable with that of HCl.     

微波辐射下一步合成4-芳基-2,6-二(3,3’-香豆素基)吡啶衍生物

3-乙酰基香豆素、芳醛和醋酸铵在醋酸溶剂中经微波辐射,一步合成了4-芳基-2,6-二(3,3’-香豆素基)吡啶衍生物,反应在5～8 min内完成,产率60%～86%,具有反应时间短、操作简便和环境友好等优点.所以产物经红外光谱、氢谱、质谱和元素分析表征.     

Coupling Reaction of Carbonyl Compounds Mediated by Gallium Metal in Aqueous Media

A simple and effective pinacol coupling of various aromatic aldehydes mediated by gallium in good yields has been carried out. The reaction is highly effective in water in the prurience of KOH or HCl and was strongly affected by the steric environ-ment surrounding the carbonyl group. Aliphaflc aldehydes, ke-tones and aromatic ketones appear inert under the same reac-tion conditions.     

Rhodium‐catalyzed ortho‐C‐H olefination of aromatic aldehydes employing transient directing strategy

A Rhodium(III)‐catalyzed ortho‐C‐H olefination of aromatic aldehydes in the presence of catalytic amount of TsNH₂ has been developed. The in situ generated imine intermediate from aldehyde and TsNH₂ worked as a transient directing group. Both electron‐rich and electron‐deficient aromatic aldehydes were tolerated, affording the corresponding products in moderate to good yields. Importantly, the present protocol provides a straightforward access to olefinated aromatic aldehydes with aldehydes as the simple starting materials.     

Stereoselective Mannich reactions catalyzed by Tröger’s base derivatives in aqueous media

A Tröger’s base derivative (5,12-dimethyl-3,10-diphenyl-1,3,4,8,10,11-hexaazatetracyclo [6.6.1.0^2,6.0^9,13]pentadeca-2(6),4,9(13),11-tetraenes) was used as an efficient catalyst for the three-component Mannich reactions of aromatic aldehydes and aromatic amines with ketones in water at room temperature. This rapid reaction afforded the corresponding β-amino ketones in good yields with excellent stereoselectivity.     

Catalytic asymmetric allylation of aldehydes via a chiral indium(III) complex

A chiral indium complex has been discovered to effect high enantioselectivities in the addition of allyltributyl stannanes to aldehydes. The allylation of a variety of aromatic, alpha,beta-unsaturated and aliphatic aldehydes resulted in good yields and high enantioselectivities (90-96% ee).     

锰卟啉一次氯酸钠模拟体系中由芳醛制备相应羧酸

我们前文报道了在金属卟啉-次氯酸钠模拟体系中氧化苯甲醛时,金属卟啉结构与其催化性能的关系,结果表明:四(2.6-二氯)苯基卟啉合锰是稳定性能最好及活性较高的催化剂。本文进一步报道各种因素对反应的影响,并在此基础上提出了由芳醛合成相