Rhodium(III)‐Catalyzed N‐Nitroso‐Directed CH Addition to Ethyl 2‐Oxoacetate for Cycloaddition/Fragmentation Synthesis of Indazoles

Rh^III‐catalyzed N‐nitroso‐directed C?H addition to ethyl 2‐oxoacetate allows subsequent construction of indazoles, a privileged heterocycle scaffold in synthetic chemistry, through the exploitation of reactivity between the directing group and installed group. The formal [2+2] cycloaddition/fragmentation reaction pathway identified herein, a unique reactivity pattern hitherto elusive for the N‐nitroso group, emphasizes the importance of forward reactivity analysis in the development of useful C?H functionalization‐based synthetic tools. The synthetic utility of the protocol is demonstrated with the synthesis of a tricyclic‐fused ring system. The diversity of covalent linkages available for the nitroso group should enable the extension of the genre of reactivity reported herein to the synthesis of other types of heterocycles.     

Kinetics and mechanism of 5-vinyltetrazole alkylation

Alkylation of NH-unsubstituted 5-vinyltetrazole with methyl iodide in the presence of triethylamine in acetonitrile solution led to the formation of isomeric 1- and 2-methyl-5-vinyltetrazoles in 1:1 ratio. The reaction rate constants were measured at 25–55°C. According to the thermodynamic parameters of the reaction [ΔH ^≠ 66 kJ mol^?1, ΔS^≠-74 (mol K)^?1, 298 K] the limiting stage of the reaction consists in the electrophilic attack of methyl iodide on an H-complex of the heterocycle with triethylamine.     

Heterocyclic compounds M1M2E1E2H8 (M1, M2 = Al,Ga, In; E1, E2 = N,P, As): A quantum chemical study

Structural and thermodynamic characteristics of heteroelement inorganic heterocycles M¹M²E¹E²H₈ (M¹, M² = Al, Ga, In; E¹, E² = N, P, As) were calculated by the density functional theory B3LYP/LANL2DZ(d,p) method. It was shown that energetic characteristics of heterocycle dissociation processes can be calculated by simple a additive scheme with the use of the average M-E bond energy. Dissociation of heteroelement heterocycles into monomeric H₂MEH₂ molecules proceeds according to the hardsoft acid-base (HSAB) concept.     

In situ generated stabilized phosphorus ylides mediated a mild and efficient method for the preparation of some new sterically congested electron-poor N-vinylated heterocycles

Protonation of the highly reactive 1:1 intermediate produced in the reaction between triphenylphosphine and an acetylenic ester by a N-H acid (4-phenylphthalazin-1(2 H)-one, 5,5-diphenylimidazolidine-2,4-dione) leads to the formation of a vinyltriphenylphosphonium salt. The cation of the salt undergoes an addition reaction with the counter anion in CH₂Cl₂ at room temperature to yield the corresponding stabilized phosphorus ylide. Elimination of triphenylphosphine from the stabilized phosphorus ylides leads to the formation of corresponding electron-poor N-vinylated heterocycles in moderate to high yields (67–95%). The reaction is completely regio- and stereoselective.     

Reaction of acetylferrocene with dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal and some transformations of the reaction product

1-Dimethylamino-3-ferrocenyl-3-oxoprop-1-ene was synthesized by the reaction of acetylferrocene with dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal. Its reactivity in the reactions with mononucleophilic (sodium salts of phenol, thiophenol, benzenesulfinate, diethylphosphorous acid) and binucleophilic reagents (hydrazine hydrate, hydroxylamine, amidines, 1,2-diaminobenzene, 2-aminophenol, 2-aminothiophenol) and methyl iodide was studied. As a result, we obtained new ferrocene-containing α-keto-unsaturated compounds and heterocycles of pyrazole, isoxazole, pyrimidine, and benzazepine series. In the reaction with CH₃I formed ferrocenoylacetylene which in the presence of dicarbonyl-bis(triphenylphosphine)nickel catalyst easily trimerized to give a mixture of 1,2,4- and 1,3,5-triferrocenoylbenzene.     

Mechanism of the cyclization of dimethyl diethynyl silane with selenium tetrabromide: Computational and structural studies, and monitoring

The structure of 2,4-dibromo-2-dibromomethyl-3,3-dimethyl-1-selena-3-silacyclopentene-4, formed by regioselective electrophilic addition of SeBr₄ to dimethyl diethynyl silane, has been determined using X-ray analysis technique. Quantum chemistry methods were used to study elementary stages of the reaction. It was found that the first stage consisted of SeBr₄ conversion into bimolecular complex Br₂?SeBr₂, initiated by dimethyl diethynyl silane. Possible formation of five-membered and six-membered heterocycles involves different cyclization mechanisms. The formation of only five-membered heterocycle is explained by kinetically preferable ring closure through four-center transition state. The conclusions obtained by calculations were confirmed by monitoring of the reaction using ¹H NMR method.     

Regioselective addition of sulfur dichloride and selenium tetrachloride to diallyldimethylsilane as the method of preparation of eight-membered heterocycles containing silicon and chalcogens

The electrophilic additiob of sulfur dichloride and selenium tetrachloride to diallyldimethylsilane proceeds strictly according Markownikoff rule and results in the formation of previously unknown saturated siliconcontaining heterocycles, 5,5-dimethyl-3,7-dichloro-1,5-thiasilacyclooctane and 5,5-dimethyl-1,1,3,7-tetrachloro-1,5-selena(IV)silacyclooctane. The structure of heterocycles obtained was confi rmed by ¹H, ¹³C NMR spectra, in the case of selenium-containing heterocycle, by ⁷⁷Se NMR spectrum, among them the 2D HMBC spectrum.     

Vibrational Study of a New Eight-Membered Si-O-λ5[sgrave]4-P Heterocycle

Abstract

Inorganic heterocycles as potential precursors for polymers or solids enjoy continuing interest Eight-membered heterocycle with a Si₃O-λ⁵-P or Si_ZO₄-λ⁵P skeleton have already been described in the literature^1–2 The synthesis, structure, and properties of heterocycles of the Si-O-λ⁵-P type have been intensively investigated. We present here a simple and convenient synthesis of an eight membered Si₂O₄-O-λ⁵P heterocycle and report both its structure and the corresponding vibrational study.^3–4     

Activation of Small Molecules by Phosphorus Biradicaloids

The reactivity of biradicaloid [P(μ‐NTer)]₂ was employed to activate small molecules bearing single, double, and triple bonds. Addition of chalcogens (O₂, S₈, Se_x and Te_x) led to the formation of dichalcogen‐bridged P₂N₂ heterocycles, except from the reaction with molecular oxygen, which gave a P₂N₂ ring featuring a dicoordinated P^III and a four‐coordinated P^V center. In formal [2πe+2πe] addition reactions, small unsaturated compounds such as ethylene, acetylene, acetone, acetonitrile, tolane, diphenylcarbodiimide, and bis(trimethylsilyl)sulfurdiimide are readily added to the P₂N₂ heterocycle of the biradicaloid [P(μ‐NTer)]₂, yielding novel heteroatom cage compounds. The synthesis, reactivity, and bonding of the biradicaloid [P(μ‐NTer)]₂ were studied in detail as well as the synthesis, properties, and structural features of all addition products.     

Action of HCl on 3-hydroxypyrazolo(iso)quinolines to give 1-chloropyrazoles: evidence for an addition–elimination mechanism by ab initio calculations in gas phase and water

 Addition–elimination reactions involving a nucleophile and a remote leaving group [S^H _N(AE)^tele] are well-known under basic conditions, especially amongst electron-poor six-membered heterocycles, but are less commonly encountered for five-membered heterocycles and are rare under acidic conditions. Concentrated HCl converts 1-hydroxy-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-c] isoquinoline and 1-hydroxy-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-c]quinoline into 3-chloro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-c]isoquinoline and 3-chloro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-c]quinoline, respectively. However, apparently neither the isomeric 1-hydroxy-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c](iso)-quinolines nor the parent 1-hydroxypyrazole undergo this reaction. Additionally, all these systems are refractory under basic conditions. We present a plausible mechanism for the reaction, involving the 3-addition of Cl^- to the diprotonated heterocycle, followed by the elimination of water. Calculations of the initial transition states and intermediates, using optimisation at B3LYP/6-311+G(d,p), including thermochemistry [HF/6-31+G(d)], and single-point Poisson–Boltzmann self-consistent reaction field determination of the free energy of solvation (Jaguar Poisson–Boltzmann self-consistent reaction field), support this mechanism and reproduce the observed order of reactivity, the addition step being 2–4 kcal less favourable for the isomeric 1-hydroxy-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c](iso)quinolines and provide a rationalisation for the role of strong acid. Received: 27 June 2002 / Accepted: 6 September 2002 / Published online: 14 February 2003     

A comparative study of the reactions of fluorinated oxi- and thiiranes with acyl chlorides

The CoCl₂-catalyzed reactions of fluorinated 1,2-oxi- and thiiranes with acyl chlorides were studied. It was found that a regioselective heterocycle opening reaction resulted in two isomers having normal and abnormal structure in a ratio predetermined by the substituents in both the starting heterocycles and acyl chlorides.     

Regioselective and efficient halogenation of 4,5-unsubstituted alkyl 3-hydroxypyrrole/3-hydroxythiophene-2-yl-carboxylates

Substituted heterocycles, such as pyrrole and thiophene, are commonly found in the field of pharmaceutical and material sciences. Here we studied the reactivity of 4,5-unsubstituted alkyl 3-hydroxypyrrol-2-yl-carboxylates and 4,5-unsubstituted alkyl 3-hydroxythiophen-2-yl-carboxylates in different halogenation conditions, due to their interest as building blocks in the synthesis of bioactive compounds and materials. We describe herein the regioselective monohalogenation of 3-hydroxypyrroles and 3-hydroxythiophenes in mild conditions with common halogenation agents. The selectivity of the halogenation was studied. Optimized one-step reaction conditions were found for monobromination and monochlorination. Finally, we observed that bromination with N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) took place at the C4 position of the heterocycle, while chlorination with SO₂Cl₂ led to C5-halogenated derivatives.     

Heterocyclization reaction of 2‐(2‐methylaziridin‐1‐yl)‐3‐ureidopyridines under appel's conditions

The reaction of 2‐(2‐methylaziridin‐1‐yl)‐3‐ureidopyridines 12 with triphenylphosphine, carbon tetra‐chloride, and triethylamine (Appel's conditions) led to the corresponding carbodiimides 13 , which underwent intramolecular cycloaddition reaction with aziridine under the reaction conditions to give the pyridine‐fused heterocycles, 2,3‐dihydro‐1H‐imidazo[2′,3′:2,3]imidazo[4,5‐b]pyridines 16 and 12,13‐dihydro‐5H‐1,3 ‐benzodiazepino [2′,3′:2,3] imidazo[4,5‐b]pyridines 17 .     

The 2‐Arsaethynolate Anion: Synthesis and Reactivity Towards Heteroallenes

The synthesis and isolation of the 2‐arsaethynolate anion, AsCO^?, and its subsequent reactivity towards heteroallenes is reported. Reactions with ketenes and carbodiimides afford four‐membered anionic heterocycles in formal [2+2] cycloaddition reactions. By contrast, reaction with an isocyanate yielded a 1,4,2‐diazaarsolidine‐3,5‐dionide anion and the unprecedented cluster anions As₁₀^2? and As₁₂^4?. These preliminary reactivity studies hint at the enormous potential synthetic utility of this novel anion, which may be employed as an arsenide (As^?) source.     

A Convenient Method for the Preparation of 3 and 3,4 Substituted Thiophenes

Electrochemical polymerization of heterocycles such as pyrrole¹ or thiophene² has been carried out over the past few years to obtain thin films of conducting polymers I. To prepare polythiophenes mono or disubstituted in the 3 and 4 positions by electron-donating groups, we have been looking for an easier preparation of this kind of heterocycle.     

THERMAL AND PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTIONS BETWEEN α, α′-DIBROMOKETONES AND FIVE-MEMBERED HETEROCYCLES IN THE PRESENCE OF IRON NONACARBONYL

Abstract

[3 + 4] Cycloaddition reactions of 2-oxyallilic cations to furan¹ to form seven-membered oxobicyclic compounds have been known for some time. The purpose of this paper has been to try to extend the reaction to five-membered heterocycles with more aromatic character than furan. An analogy has been found between the behavior of thiophene, selenophene and tellurophene in these reactions and in oxetane-forming reactions. The higher the aromaticity of the heterocycle, the more difficult it is to achieve the formation of the seven-membered ring. Contrary to what is observed in oxetane-forming reactions, where it is not possible to isolate a stable tellurium compound, the tellurabicyclic compound was isolated and identified by spectroscopic methods in the present investigation.     

The hydrolysis of bromodifluoromethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide [1]

Hydrolysis of [Ph₃$\text{P}\text{+}$CF₂Br]Br^? afforded a high yield of bromodifluoromethane and triphenylphosphine oxide. Hydrolysis in the presence of a radioactive isotope of bromine or sodium iodide gave unequivocal evidence that the mechanism for this reaction proceeds through a difluorocarbene intermediate.     

Computational investigation of the suitability of heterocyclic aromatic compounds with two heteroatoms in the 1 and 3 ring positions as dienes for the diels alder reaction

Semiempirical and density functional theory computational studies were carried out with the target determining the reactivity of five membered heterocycles with heteroatoms in the 1 and 3 positions as dienes for Diels-Alder reactions. The relative reactivity was evaluated in their reaction with acetylene, ethylene, and cyclopropene as dienophiles for cycloaddition. Qualitative criteria such as uniformity of heterocycle bond orders, change of bond orders and frontier molecular orbital energies in transformation of reactants into transition state structures were used to determine the relative reactivity in comparison with furan. These results are compared with the computed activation barriers as well as with experimental findings, where available. If cycloaddition is feasible with these heterocycles, a new synthetic transformation of simple organic compounds to valuable prostaglandin derivatives can be accomplished.     

Catalytic Asymmetric Aminohydroxylation with Amino-Substituted Heterocycles as Nitrogen Sources

The suprafacial, vicinal addition of a heterocyclic moiety and a hydroxyl group is achieved by the osmium-catalyzed asymmetric aminohydroxylation (AA) of olefins with amino-substituted heterocycles as the nitrogen sources. Amino alcohols are obtained in up to 97 % yield and with up to 99 % ee when a ligand derived from dihydroquinidine (DHQD-L) is used [Eq. (1); Rⁱ indicates the remaining portion of the heterocycle (Het); H₂O is the O source]. The AA can now be considered as a means to directly introduce complex, biologically relevant substructures to hydrocarbon backbones.     

Studies on fluoroalkylation and fluoroalkoxylation: 8. Palladium(0)-catalyzed addition reaction of fluoroalkyl iodides with alkynes

Fluoroalkyl iodide R_fI [R_F=(CF₂)_nCl, n=2, 4, 6; CF₃(CF₂)_n, n=1, 3; H(CF₂)₄] reacted with alkyne (CH≡CC₄H₉; CH≡CSiMe₃; CH≡CC₆H₅) in the presence of catalytic amounts of tetrakis (triphenylphosphine) palladium (0) to give a mixture of E and Z-fluoroalkylated adduct. The reaction could not be catalyzed by dichloro-bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II) and fluoroalkyl complex of palladium (II). 2-Nitro-2-nitrosopropane partly suppressed the reaction. It is believed that the reaction proceeds through a free radical intermediate rather than fluoroalkyl complex of palladium (II).