Formylation of Furyl-substituted Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine and Imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole

Vilsmeier formylation of 2-(2-furyl)-substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine, and also 6-(2-furyl)imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole with 1 mole of reagent occurs at the free position of the imidazole ring, while with an excess of the reagent it also occurs at the position 5 of the furyl group.     

Preparation of 2-aryl and 2-aryloxymethyl imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and related compounds

A series of substituted 2-aryl imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines has been prepared in which a variety of substituents are introduced on the 4′-position of the phenyl ring and on the 3, 5 , 6 or 7 position of the heterocyclic ring. Most examples have acetamido, bromo, cyano, or formyl substituents at the 4′-position. Analogous imidazo-[2,1-b]fhiazoles and imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidines have also been prepared. Another series of compounds consisting of 4′-formylphenoxymethyl derivatives of imidazole, the three positional isomers of pyridine, thiazole, benzimidazole and ring-substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines has been prepared. 2-(4′-Formylphenylethenyl) derivatives of imidazole and imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine were also prepared.     

Mannich bases and methiodides of 6-(2-furyl)imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole and its substituted derivatives

The Mannich reaction in a number of 6-(2-furyl)-substituted imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles is realized initially in the 5 position of the imidazothiazole system, whereas it is also realized in the 5 position of the furan ring in the presence of excess reagents if the latter position is not substituted. Iodomethylation occurs at the N₇ atom of imidazothiazole. The Mannich bases of 6-(5-nitro-2-furyl)imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole are iodomethylated only at the aminomethyl group. The pK_a values of the series of compounds were measured.     

Heterocyclization of 3-(R-amino)-3-methylthio-1-phenylpropenones and 5-benzoyl-6-methylthio-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-ones with 1,2- and 1,3-dinucleophilic reagents

The interaction of 3-(R-amino)-3-methylthio-1-phenylpropenones and 1-alkyl-5-benzoyl-3-ethoxy-carbonyl-6-methylthio-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-ones with N,N- and N,C-1,2- and 1,3-dinucleophiles proceeded regioselectively by [3 + 2] and [3 + 3] cyclocondensation with the formation of derivatives of pyrazole, benzimidazo[1,2-a]-pyridine, benzimidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine, imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine, [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazine, and 6,7-dihydro-2H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine. The regioselectivity of the reactions carried out was analyzed.     

Carbon-nitrogen bond formation in cyclisation by deoxygenation,thermolysis or photolysis of phenylimidazo[1,2-a][1,8]naphthyridines

Triethyl phosphite deoxygenation of 2-(2-nitrophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a][1,8]naphthyridine (3) led to the C-insertion to give the indoloimidazonaphthyridine 5. Our attempt to promote the N-insertion by blocking the C-3 position failed. Triethyl phosphite deoxygenation of 1-nitroso-2-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a][1,8]-naphthyridine (12) led to the corresponding amine structure (15). Thermolysis and photolysis of 6,8-dimethyl-2-(2-azidophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a][1,8]naphthyridine (17) are also reported.     

Some novel heterocyclic systems derived from 7-amino-2,3-dihydro-8-nitro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-α]benzimidazole and the corresponding diamine

The preparation of 7-amino-2,3-dihydro-8-nitro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]benzimidazole from 1,4-diacetamido-2,3-dinitrobenzene is described. Reaction of this compound with 2,5-dimethoxytetrahydrofuran produces 2,3-dihydro-8-nitro-7-N-pyrrolo-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]benzimidazole, which can be cyclised to produce two new heterocyclic ring systems, 9,10-dihydro-8H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrrolo(1′,2′:1,2]imidazo[5,4-f]quinoxaline and 9,10-dihydro-8H-pyrrolo[2,1-c]pyrrolo[1′,2′:1,2]imidazo[4,5-h][1,2,4]benzotriazine. The corresponding diamine, 7,8-diamino-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]benzimidazole undergoes a variety of condensation reactions to produce several new heterocyclic systems, for example, with formic acid, 1,7,8,9-tetrahydroimidazo-[4,5-e]pyrrolo[2,1-6]benzimidazole is formed and with diacetyl, 9,10-dihydro-2,3-dimethyl-8H-pyrrolo-[1′,2′:1,2]imidazo[5,4-y]quinoxaline is obtained.     

Studies on ketene and its derivatives. Part 119. Reactions of haloketenes with 2-arylideneaminopyridines

Reactions of haloketenes with 2-arylideneaminopyridines were examined. Reaction of dichloroketene with 2-benzylideneaminopyridines gave 2,2-dichloro-3-phenyl-3-(2-pyridylamino)propanoic acids and 3-chloro-2-phenylpyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4(4H)-ones. Similar reaction of dichloroketene with 2-(2-furfurylideneamino)-pyridines gave 3-chloro-2-(2-furyl)pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-(4H)-ones. Chloroketene and chlorophenylketene also reacted with 2-arylideneaminopyridines to give pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4(4H)-ones. Ring transformations of pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-(4H)-ones were carried out to give 1,8-naphthyridin-4(1H)-ones and imidazo[1,2-a]-pyridines.     

Fluorescence studies of some 1,2,3-triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine and imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine esters and their vinylogues

The relative fluorescence intensity of a number of 1,2,3-triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine esters 6 and 7 and imidazo-[1,2-a]pyridine esters 10 and 11 were determined and compared with methyl imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate 2 and 4 -methylumbelliferone 3 .     

CNDO/2 calculations of some polyazaindenes

The theoretically estimated dipole moments of indolizine, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, imidazo-[1,5-a]pyridine and of pyrazolo[ 1,5-a]pyridine obtained by the CNDO/2 approximation have been compared with the experimental values. The bond angles and bond distances for these polyazaindenes have been estimated.     

Convenient synthesis of fused heterocycles from α-ketohydroximoyl chlorides and heterocyclic amines

Nitroso derivatives of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine ( 11, 13, 14 ), imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine ( 15 ), imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine ( 16 ), imidazo[1,2-b]pyrazole ( 17 ), and imidazo[1,2-b]-1,2,4-triazole ( 19 ) were obtained in good yields from α-ketohydroximoyl chlorides 3 and 2-aminopyridines ( 4–6 ), 2-aminopyrimidine ( 7 ), 2-aminopyrazine ( 8 ), 5-amino-3-phenylpyrazole ( 9 ), and 3-amino-2H-1,2,4-triazole ( 10 ), respectively. Under different conditions, the reaction of 3 with 3-amino-2H-1,2,4-triazole ( 10 ) and 2-aminopyrazine ( 8 ) afforded the noncyclized substitution products 18 and 22 , respectively. The structures of the products were assigned and confirmed on the basis of their elemental analyses, spectral data, and alternate synthesis wherever possible.     

Synthesis of nitrogen heterocycles underlain by application of 3-(4-Acetyl[phenyl)-2H-coumarin

3-(4-Acetylphenyl)-2H-chromen-2-one was obtained from 4-acetylphenyldiazonium chloride in the conditions of Meerwein reaction. Reactions of 3-[4-(2-bromoacetyl)phenyl]-2H-chromen-2-one with pyridine, 4-methylpyridine, quinoline, benzo[f]quinoline, and triphenylphosphine afforded quaternary salts, and with thioacetamide, thiourea, 2-aminopyridine, 2-aminopyrimidine, and 6-aminopurine provided the corresponding derivatives of thiazole, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine, imidazo[2,1-i]purine. In the reaction of the same bromo derivative with thiosemicarbazide and aromatic aldehydes a thiazole ring is built and the corresponding hydrazones are formed.     

Fragmentations Principales de Mono-, Di-, Triet Tetra-azaindolizines Sous L'Impact Electronique

The principal fragmentations of 41 azaindolizines having an imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, imidazo[1,5-a]pyrimidine, imidazo[1,5-b]-1,2,4-triazine, triazolo[2,3-b], -[4,3-b]-, -[3,4-c]- and -[3,2-c]-1,2,4-triazine structure are described. It is shown that each structure has its own characteristic fragmentation pathways except where a Dimroth rearrangement into an isomeric product can be postulated. The degradation scheme is correlated with the number and the position of the nitrogen atoms of the azaindolizines.     

Nitration of 2-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine

The addition of 2-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine to a nitrating mixture forms 3-nitro-2-(p-nitrophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; the position of the nitro groups in it has been shown by chemical reactions and by a determination of the dipole moment.     

Novel approach in the synthesis of imidazo [1, 2-a] pyridine from phenyl acrylic acids

This paper describes highly efficient concise method for the synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a] pyridine. It is a first report employing, amino pyridines, copper nitrate, and phenyl acrylic acids in the synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a] pyridine. The silent features of the devised protocol include the high yield, milder reaction conditions, and shorter reaction time.     

Fluorocarbon derivatives of nitrogen. Part 11. Synthesis of some 2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines from trifluoroacetonitrile

3-(t-Butoxycarbonyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-$\text{a}$]-pyridine, prepared from trifluoroacetonitrile and pyridinium t-butoxycarbonylmethylide, reacts smoothly with trifluoroacetic acid to provide 2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-$\text{a}$]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, which gives 2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-$\text{a}$]-pyridine when heated. 3-Cyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-$\text{a}$]pyridine can be obtained $\text{via}$ treatment of trifluoroacetonitrile with pyridinium cyanomethylide, which is sufficiently reactive to effect nucleophilic displacement of fluorine from pentafluoropyridine under mild conditions [→pyridinium cyano(tetrafluoro-4-pyridyl)methylide].     

Synthesis and properties of cyanomethyl derivatives of imidazo[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]pyridine,imidazo[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]pyrimidine,and imidazo[2,1-<Emphasis Type="Italic">b</Emphasis>]thiazole

2-Cyanomethyl derivatives were obtained of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine, and imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole, and their reactivity was investigated by an example of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine: It was subjected to nitration, bromination, azo coupling and nitrosation. Acylation of the methylene group effected by amino acids esters with a subsequent addition of the amino group to the cyano group resulted in the formation of 5-amino-4-imidazo[1,2-a]-pyridin-2-yl-1-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrrol-3-one and 2-amino-1-ethyl-3-imidazol[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl-4(1H)-quinolinone.     

Acetylenchemie. 9. Mitt. Anellierte imidazole aus N-propinylamid-vorstufen

The Compound 2-(N-Formyl-N-prop-2′-inyl)aminopyridine was cyclised in boiling formic acid to 3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, with 3-methylene-2H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine as the intermediate. Under similar conditions the 1,3-diprop-2-inylpyrimido[4,5-b]quinoline-2,4-dione resulted from 1-methylimidazo[1,2-a]quinoline-4-carbonic acid-N-2-prop-2′-inylamide and from the 1-prop-2′-inylbenzo[b][1,8]naphthyridin-2-one the 1-methylbenzo[b]imidazo[1,2,3-ij]naphthyridine-4,7-dione as a new ring system, was obtained.     

(8,9-Dihydro-7H-imidazo[1,2-c][1,3]diazepin-5-yl)-cyanamide und homologe imidazo-bizyklen

The reaction of the 2-(ω-aminoalkyl)imidazoles 4a-f with N-cyanodi-phenylimidocarbonate ( 7 ) leads to appropriately hydrogenated imidazo-[1,5-a]imidazoles, imidazo[1,2-c][1,3]diazepines and imidazo[1,2-c][1,3]diazocines ( 9a-f ), which are similar to (7,8-dihydroimidazo)[1,2-c]pyrimidin-5-yl)cyanamides ( 3 )[1] in respect to their chemical and spectroscopic properties.     

Efficient synthesis and antioxidant activity of coelenterazine analogues

A convenient and highly convergent method for the synthesis of new imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-based coelenterazine analogues is reported. The imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine core was constructed through a condensation between 2-aminopyridine analogues and arylglyoxals. Additionally, a new approach to the synthesis of benzylglyoxals was introduced. The imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines display moderate antioxidant activities at a low micromolar level in 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH).     

Transition-metal-free,visible-light-mediated regioselective C–H trifluoromethylation of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines

A transition-metal-free, visible-light-induced trifluoromethylation of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines has been developed at mild conditions by employing cheap and commercially available anthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid (AQN-2-CO₂H) as the photo-organocatalyst, and Langlois reagent as the trifluoromethylating reagent. A series of 3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives with broad functionalities could be conveniently and efficiently obtained by direct regioselective functionalization.