Synthesis of mesoionic[1,2,3]triazolo[5,1-d][1,2,5]triazepines

Intramolecular cyclization of 1-amino-3-phenacyl-4-carbohydrazido-1,2,3-triazolium-5-olates has been shown to take place via selective interaction of the carbonyl group with the terminal amino function of the hydrazido group to form a 1,2,5-triazepine ring. Minor products, resulting from the interaction of the α-nitrogen atom of the hydrazido group with the carbonyl function, having a N-amino-pyridazine structure were also detected and isolated. A general method for the synthesis of novel mesoionic 2-amino-7-aryl-4-oxo-2,4,5,8-tetrahydro[1,2,3]triazolo[5,1-d][1,2,5]triazepin-9-ium-3-olates was developed.     

Synthesis of ethyl 4,5-disubstituted 2-azido-3-thiophenecarboxylates and use in the synthesis of thieno[3,2-e][1,2,3]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-5(4H)-ones

New heterocyclic azides, ethyl 2-azido-4-R¹-5-R²-3-thiophenecarboxylates, were synthesized by diazotization of 2-aminothiophenes and subsequent treatment with sodium azide. The reactions of these heterocyclic azides with β-ketoesters and activated acetonitriles were studied. The derivatives of thieno[3,2-e][1,2,3]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine, a new ring system, were prepared in high yields via an anionic hetero-domino reaction.     

Regioselective alkylation of 1H-7-ethoxycarbonyl-6-methyl-3-phenyl-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,2,4]triazole and 1H-6-methyl-3-phenyl-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,2,4]triazole

Alkylation of 1H-6-methyl-3-phenyl-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,2,4]triazole and 1H-7-ethoxycarbonyl-6-methyl-3-phenyl-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,2,4]triazole using different alkylating agents leads regioselectively to 1-N-alkylated products. The hydrolysis-decarboxylation of 1,6-dimethyl-7-ethoxycarbonyl-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,2,4]triazole yields a compound identical with that obtained by the direct methylation of 1H-6-methyl-3-phenyl-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,2,4]triazole. The 1-N-alkylation is confirmed by NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.     

A facile synthesis and fungicidal activities of novel fluorine-containing pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-ones

Sixteen novel 2-substituted-5,8,9-trimethyl-3-(4-fluoro-substituted)phenyl-thieno[3′,2′-5,6] pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-ones 5a-5p were designed and have been successfully synthesized via tandem aza-Wittig and annulation reactions of the corresponding iminophosphorances 1, para-fluoro phenyl isocyanate, and substituted phenols or amines in 73-90% isolated yields. Their structures were clearly verified by IR, ¹H NMR, EI-MS spectroscopy and elemental analysis, and in the case of compound 5a, analyzed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction further. The results of preliminary bioassay indicated that some compounds possess inhibition activities against Rhizoctonia solani and Botrytis cinereapers at a dosage of 50 mg/L.     

Regioselective synthesis of novel substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines under solvent-free conditions

A series of 6-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)-5-methyl-7-phenylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines 5 have been synthesized directly by the solvent-free reaction between 5-amino-1H-pyrazoles 1 and 3-benzoyl-2-methyl-4H-chromen-4-one 4. This solvent-free reaction proceeds in a regiospecific fashion by intramolecular opening of the γ-pyrone ring in a Michael-type reaction, that followed by cyclization via nucleophilic attack of endocyclic pyrazole nitrogen toward benzoyl group gives the pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines 5. The use of this method affords high yields in short reaction times.     

Novel one pot synthesis of polysubstituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]- and imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidines

We have described a convenient regioselective one-pot approach to pyrazolo[1,5-a]- and imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine derivatives from α,β-unsaturated imines generated in situ and amino heterocycles. Reaction is general with respect to all three components, namely (i) nitrile, (ii) aldehyde, and (iii) amino heterocycle reagents. Good yields (52-77%), convenient isolation of the targeted molecules are the distinct characteristics of the developed protocol.     

Polyethylene glycol (PEG-400): an efficient green reaction medium for the synthesis of benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]-pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin-4(1H)-ones under catalyst-free conditions

A simple and an efficient eco-friendly methodology has been developed for the synthesis of benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]-pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin-4(1H)-ones in excellent yields under catalyst-free-conditions using inexpensive and non-toxic polyethylene glycol (PEG-400) medium. This new protocol offers an environmental acceptability, shorter reaction time, room temperature, low cost, high yields, and recyclability of the PEG-400 medium are the important features. This method provides a green and much improved protocol over the existing methods.     

Unexpected nitrilimine cycloaddition of thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidine derivatives

1,3-Dipolar cycloaddition of 2-arylidene-6,7-dihydro-5H-thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidine-3(5H)-ones to diphenylnitrilimine (generated in situ by triethylamine dehydrohalogenation of the N′-phenylbenzohydrazonoyl chloride) proceeded regio- and site-selectively affording a mixture of two unexpected isomer products at reflux temperature. The cycloaddition/ring-opening/rearrangement/substitution, mechanism of the reaction was also discussed.     

A facile synthesis of steroidal D-ring fused pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines

A facile method for the synthesis of steroidal D-ring fused pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines through a microwave mediated reaction between steroidal β-bromovinyl aldehydes and pyrazoloamines using palladium(II) catalyst has been described.     

A new, one-pot, three-component synthesis of 4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines, 4H-pyrimido[1,2-a]pyrimidines, and 4H-pyrazino[1,2-a]pyrimidines

A new, one-pot and three-component synthesis of 4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines, 4H-pyrimido[1,2-a]pyrimidines, and 4H-pyrazino[1,2-a]pyrimidines is described. The reactive 1:1 zwitterionic intermediate, formed by the addition of isocyanides to dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates, was trapped by N-(2-heteroaryl)amides to yield a ketenimine intermediate, which was cyclized and then rearranged under the reaction conditions to afford the title compounds under mild reaction conditions in good yields. Single-crystal X-ray analysis conclusively confirms the structure of the obtained bridgehead bicyclic 6-6 heterocyclic compounds.     

Regioselective formylation of pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine and pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine systems using Vilsmeier-Haack conditions

Regioselective formylation behavior has been found in the reaction of pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridines and pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines via Vilsmeier-Haack conditions. While the 4,5- and 6,7-dihydro derivatives afforded pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-carbaldehydes and 4,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3,6-dicarbaldehydes, respectively, the aromatic analogs rendered the pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde only, and no reaction took place at the pyrazolopyridine derivatives.     

Microwave-assisted one-pot synthesis of benzo[b][1,4]thiazin-3(4H)-ones via Smiles rearrangement

The synthesis of benzo[b][1,4]thiazin-3(4H)-one derivatives in a simple and efficient method from the one-pot reaction of substituted 2-chlorobenzenthiols, chloroacetyl chloride, and primary amines via Smiles rearrangement under microwave irradiation gave high yields (65-92%) of the products with short reaction time (15-20 min).     

Synthesis of bridgedhead azolo[3,2-a]pyrimidines and imidazo[2,1-b]thiazines through ring transformation of 2H-pyran-2-ones

Suitably functionalized 3-carbomethoxy/cyano-2H-pyran-2-ones are excellent synthons for the synthesis of arenes and heteroarenes of therapeutic importance. The compounds 6-aryl-3-cyano-4-methylsulfanyl-2H-pyran-2-ones have been transformed into bridgedhead azolopyrimidines and imidazothiazines through thermal and base-induced ring transformation reactions with aminoazoles and imidazolidin-2-thiones, respectively.     

Synthesis of a 5-alkoxypyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one derivative via a regioselective Meisenheimer N-oxide rearrangement

The synthetic strategy towards a 5-alkoxypyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one is described utilizing a selective N-oxidation and subsequent regioselective Meisenheimer N-oxide rearrangement as key steps.     

Efficient synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3(2H)-ones

2-Aminopyridines react with diaroylacetylenes to produce imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3(2H)-ones in good to excellent yields.     

New convenient synthesis of 2,3-diaminothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one derivates from substituted alkyl 2-(1H-tetrazol-1-yl)thiophene-3-carboxylates

4,5-Disubstituted and 4-substituted alkyl 2-amino-thiophene-3-carboxylates react with triethyl orthoformate and sodium azide in acetic acid to yield new 2-(1H-tetrazol-1-yl)-4-R¹-5-R²-thiophene derivates. It was established that the reaction of these tetrazoles with hydrazine generates the insufficiently studied 2,3-diaminothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one system. It is significant that the reaction mentioned above is the unique tetrazole ring cleavage under the action of hydrazine.     

Copper-catalyzed tandem reactions of 2-bromobenzaldehydes/ketones with aminopyrazoles toward the synthesis of pyrazolo[1,5-a]quinazolines

An efficient and straightforward synthesis of pyrazolo[1,5-a]quinazolines through copper-catalyzed tandem reactions of 2-bromobenzaldehydes or 2-bromophenyl alkyl/aryl ketones with 5-aminopyrazoles is presented.     

A practical, multigram synthesis of the 2-(2-(4-alkoxyphenyl)-5,7-dimethylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetamide (DPA) class of high affinity translocator protein (TSPO) ligands

A practical, multigram approach to the 2-(2-(4-alkoxyphenyl)-5,7-dimethylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetamide (DPA) class of ligands targeting the translocator protein (TSPO) is described. This synthetic route offers several improvements over all previously described sequences, including the isolation of intermediates without resort to chromatography. The common precursor to the DPA class of high affinity TSPO ligands, N,N-diethyl-2-(2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dimethylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetamide, was produced in 40% yield over six steps, and was cleanly alkylated to give multigram quantities of several DPA analogues in 90-96% yield after recrystallization.     

A facile method for the synthesis of steroidal and nonsteroidal 5-methyl pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines

The steroidal and nonsteroidal 5-methyl pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines were synthesized by the reaction of steroidal/nonsteroidal α,β-unsaturated ketones and 3-amino-1H-pyrazoles/5-amino-1H-pyrazoles in the presence of KO^tBu in ethanol under reflux condition.     

A facile one-pot synthesis of 7-substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines by base induced three-component reaction

The preparation of steroid/nonsteroid fused 7-substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines is described by a one-pot reaction of steroidal/nonsteroidal ketones, aromatic aldehydes and 3-amino-1H-pyrazoles/5-amino-1H-pyrazoles in the presence of potassium tert-butoxide in good yield under reflux condition in ethanol.