Synthesis of 2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one derivatives via Ni-catalyzed intramolecular hydroacylation

An efficient synthetic method for the formation of 2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one derivatives through a Ni-catalyzed intramolecular hydroacylation of 2-(prop-2-ynyl)benzaldehydes has been developed. Examination of various nickel and other transition metal catalysts and phosphine ligands showed that the use of Ni(COD)₂ catalyst combined with P(i-Pr)₃ ligand was the best choice to the success of the present intramolecular hydroacylation. A wide range of functional groups were tolerated, affording the corresponding substituted α-lidene-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ones in good to high yields with a sole E-selectivity under present reaction conditions.     

Unambiguously confirmed structure of 2-phenacylidene-1,2-dihydro-4H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-3-one and 3-phenacylidene-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-2-one

To determine the structures of two isomeric products, 2-phenacylidene-1,2-dihydro-4H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-3-one (2) and 3-phenacylidene-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-2-one (3) obtained by condensation of 2,3-diaminopyridine (1) with ethyl benzoylpyruvate [1–3], these compounds were hydrolyzed to give 2-methyl-4H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-3-one (4) and 3-methyl-1H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-2-one (5) , respectively [4,5]. Both hydrolysates 4 and 5 were hydrogenated to afford 2-methyl-1,2-dihydro-4H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-3-one (6) and 3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-2-one (7) . The latter compound was identical with an unequivocally synthesized compound providing proof for the structures of all these compounds.     

Direct spiro heterocyclization of methyl 3-aroyl-1-aryl-4,5-dioxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-5-carboxylate by the action of 3-amino-1H-inden-1-one

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An unexpected three-component condensation leading to amino- (3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-ylidene)- acetonitriles

The reaction of 2-carboxybenzaldehyde with primary amines in the presence of cyanide leads to the formation of 2-substituted amino(3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-ylidene)acetonitriles. These compounds originate from the condensation of 2-carboxybenzaldehyde with the amine and two molecules of hydrogen cyanide and represent a novel class of isoindolinones.     

Synthesis of chalcogeno lactones. II. 3, 4-dihydro-1 H-2-benzothiin-3-one, 3,4-dihydro-1H-2-benzoselenin-3-one and 3,4-dihydro-1H-2-benzotellurin-3-one

The synthesis of 3, 4-dihydro-1H-benzothiin-3-one and its selenium and tellurium analogs is reported from o-bromomethylphenylacetyl chloride and sodium hydrogen chalcogenates, via phase-transfer catalysis.     

Synthesis and nitration of 4-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,5-benzodiazepin-2-one

Analysis of the UV spectra of the reaction products shows that in the nitration of 4-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,5-benzodiazepin-2-one the nitro group is directed to the benzodiazepine ring rather than to the phenyl ring to give a 7-nitro derivative.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklieheskikh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 525–528, April, 1977.     

The condensation products of 6-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-4H-benzopyran-4-one and 6-nitroveratraldehyde. Part I

The condensation of 2,3-dihydro-6-methoxy-4H-benzopyran-4-one ( 1 ) and 6-nitroveratr-aldehyde ( 2 ) gave the expected 2,3-dihydro-6-methoxy-3-(6-nitroveratrylidene)-4H-benzopyran-4-one ( 3 ) plus an unexpected product identified as 2,3-dihydro-3-(α-ethoxy-4,5-dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl)-6-methoxy-4H-benzopyran-4-one ( 4 ).     

Mechanism of Photoinduced Addition of Water and Methanol to the Double Bond of 1,2-Dihydroquinolines

The kinetics and mechanism of photoinduced addition of water and methanol to the double bond of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline (DHQ) bearing different substituents in the 6- and 8-positions and N-methylated DHQ were studied by flash photolysis. The reaction affords corresponding Markovnikov adducts, 4-hydroxy- and 4-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolines. On the basis of time-resolved experiments and the measurement of quantum yields of the reaction in media of different acidities or basicities, a general scheme of the reaction is suggested, which involves the formation of two intermediate species. The principal rate constants, activation parameters, and their dependence on substituents were determined.     

Design,synthesis and MAO inhibitory activity of 2-(arylmethylidene)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-3-one derivatives

A series of 2-(arylmethylidene)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-3-one derivatives(aurones, 1–20) were synthesized and screened for their inhibitory activity against h MAO. Seventeen compounds(1–5, 7–17,19) were found to be selective towards h MAO-B, while two were non-selective(6 and 20) and one(18)selective towards h MAO-A. Compound 17(Ki = 0.10 0.01 mmol/L) was found to be equally potent and selective towards h MAO-B, when compared with the standard drug Selegiline(Ki = 0.12 0.01 mmol/L).Nature and position of substitution in aryl ring at 2nd position of benzofuranone influences h MAO-B inhibitory potency, while their structural bulkiness influences selectivity between h MAO-A and h MAO-B.Molecular docking simulation was also carried out to understand the interaction of inhibitor with the enzyme at molecular level, and we found the docking results were in good agreement with the experimental values. Comparison of the activity profile of the aurones with their corresponding flavones reported earlier by our group revealed that there exists no difference in potency as well as selectivity.     

Synthesis and crystalline and molecular structure of hydrochloride of 1-[2(2,3-dihydro-1,3,4-oxadiazolyl-5-one)]methyl-7-bromo-5-prenyl-1,2-dihydro-3H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one

By the interaction of 1-hydrazinocarbonylinethyl-7-bromo-5-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-3H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one with phosgene, the compound 1-[2(2,3-dihydro-1, 3,4-oxadiazolyl-5-one)jmethyl-7-bromo-5-phenyl-1, 2-dihydro-3H-1, 4-benzodiazepin-2-one has been synthesized. Spectroscopic methods and x-ray structure analysis have been used to establish the crystalline and molecular structure of this new derivative of 1, 4-benzodiazepine.A. V. Bogatskii Physicochemical Institute, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Odessa 270080. Institute of Applied Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Moldova, Kishinev 277028. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 5, pp. 689–693, May, 1995. Original article submitted March 17, 1995.     

Conversion of 2-amino-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-one into pyridazine a novel synthesis of 3-aryl-4(1H)-pyridazones

The title conversion was achieved by condensation of 2-Amino-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol 1-one with ethyl benzoyl or aceto/acetate followed by base-promoted rearrangement.     

Synthesis and Pharmacological Profile of a New Selective G Protein-Coupled Receptor 119 Agonist; 6-((2-Fluoro-3-(1-(3-isopropyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)piperidin-4-yl)propyl)amino)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one

6-((2-Fluoro-3-(1-(3-isopropyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)piperidin-4-yl)propyl)amino)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one is a potent drug-like G protein-coupled receptor 119 (GPR119) agonist. It is hoped that this compound would be instrumental in probing the pharmacological potential of GPR119 agonists.     

Michael addition of malononitrile to indenones: Synthesis and characterization of 2-(1-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl) (aryl)(methyl)malononitrile derivatives

Indanones 3 were prepared from the reaction of indanone (1) with corresponding benzaldehyde derivatives 2, as described in the literature. Then, indenones 3 were subjected to KOtBu-catalyzed Michael addition with malononitrile to give a mixture of diastereomers 5 with a low conversion and no diastereoselection. Utilization of phase-transfer catalyst such as benzyltriethylammonium chloride or N-benzylcinchonidinium chloride had a positive effect on both conversion and diastereoselection. The structure of diastereomers 5 was determined by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR).     

New synthesis of chalcogenolactones. 1H,3H-benzo[c]selenophen-1-one, 1H,3H-benzo[c]tellurophen-1-one and the related 3,4-dihydro-1H-2-benzoselenin-1-one and 3,4-dihydro-1H-2-benzotellurin-1-one

The synthesis of three new basic heterocyclic systems namely, 1H,3H-benzo[c]tellurophen-1-one (2-tellurophthalide), 3,4-dihydro-1H-2-benzoselenin-1-one (3,4-dihydro-2-isoselenocoumarin) and 3,4-dihydro-1H-2-benzotellurin-1-one (3,4-dihydro-2-isotellurocoumarin), is reported through the cyclisation of o-(bromoalkyl)benzoyl chlorides.     

Synthesis and reactions of 3-carbethoxy and 3-aroyl-3,4-dihydro-1h-2,3-benzoxazin-1-ones

A series of 3-substituted 3,4-dihydro-1H-2,3-benzoxazin-1-ones (IV) (Scheme I) was prepared by reaction of 2-bromomethylbenzoyl chlorides (II) with N-hydroxyethylcarbamate (III) or with benzohydroxamic acids. Acid hydrolysis of 3-carbethoxy (IVa) and 3-benzoyl derivatives (IVb) afforded a mixture of 2-(hydroxyaminomethyl)benzoic acid (V) and 2,3-dihydro-2-hydroxy-1H-1-isoindolinone (VII). Compound IVa reacted with ethanol, amines or hydrazine to yield the ethyl ester X, amides XIV (Scheme II) and the hydrazide XII of 2-(N-carbethoxy-N-hydroxy-aminomethyl)benzoic acid. Diazotization of the hydrazide XII afforded the unstable azide XIII which did not undergo the Curtius reaction but gave the benzoxazinone IVa by loss of hydrazoic acid.