Facile One‐Pot Synthesis of [1, 2, 3]Triazolo[1, 5‐a]Pyridines from 2‐Acylpyridines by Copper(II)‐Catalyzed Oxidative NN Bond Formation

An efficient and simple method for the synthesis of various [1, 2, 3]triazolo[1, 5‐a]pyridines has been established. The method involves a copper(II)‐catalyzed oxidative N?N bond formation that uses atmospheric oxygen as the terminal oxidant following hydrazonation in one pot. The use of ethyl acetate as the solvent dramatically promotes the oxidative N?N bond‐formation reaction and enables the application of oxidative cyclization in the efficient one‐pot reaction. A mechanism for the reaction was proposed on the basis of the results of a spectroscopic study.     

Synthesis of Benzo[b]benzo[2,3‐d]thiophen‐6,9‐diones via Palladium(II) Acetate–Mediated Cyclization of 5‐Arylthiocyclohexa‐2,5‐diene‐1,4‐diones

Palladium(II)‐mediated oxidative cyclization of 5‐arylthiocyclohexa‐2,5‐diene‐1,4‐diones 4 giving biologically important benzo[b]benzo[2,3‐d]thiophene‐6,9‐diones 2 has been performed with a stoichiometric amount of palladium(II) acetate in distillated acetic acid.     

An expedient synthesis of novel,fused pyrimido[4,5‐d]pyrimidine and pyrimido [5,4‐e] [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐c]pyrimidine analogues from 4‐amino‐2,6‐dichloro‐pyrimidine

A number of potent pyrimido[4,5‐d]pyrimidine have efficiently been synthesized by the condensation of 4‐amino‐2,6‐dichloropyrimidine with various substituted benzaldehyde followed by cyclization with ammonium thiocyanate. Also, these newly synthesized derivatives were utilized for the construction of novel pyrimido[5,4‐e][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐c]pyrimidine analogues via oxidative cyclization involving 1,5‐hydrogen abstraction. Structure of all the newly constructed derivatives was corroborated by the elemental and spectral data. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 17:245–253, 2006; Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ). DOI 10.1002/hc.20177     

Synthesis of new 1‐phenylthieno[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐a]pyrimidin‐5(4H)‐one derivatives

A series of novel 1‐phenylthieno[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐a]pyrimidin‐5(4H)‐one derivatives 5 and 6 were synthesized by oxidative cyclization of thienopyrimidinonyl hydrazones using iodobenzene diacetate. J. Heterocyclic Chem., (2011).     

Facile Synthesis of New [1,2,4]Triazolo[4,3‐b]pyridazine

A number of new [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐b]pyridazines were prepared by either cyclocondesation of substituted hydrazinopyridazines with orthoesters or oxidative cyclization of their hydrazone analogs in nitrobenzene as an oxidizing agent. A host of other new [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐b]pyridazine derivatives were synthesized by sequential treatment of the latter compounds with carbon disulfide and alkyl halides.     

Novel Synthesis of 7‐β‐D‐Ribofuranosyl‐7H‐1,2,4‐triazolo[3,4‐i]purines With Use of NBS

7‐β‐D‐Ribofuranosyl‐7H‐1,2,4‐triazolo[3,4‐i]purine derivatives were synthesized through the NBS‐promoted oxidative cyclization of the corresponding hydrazones.     

Facile Formation of Eight‐membered Rings of Indoloazocine Framework via Intramolecular Oxidative Heck Cyclization

A facile method has been developed for the synthesis of indoloazocine framework. Through an oxidative Heck intramolecular cyclization of acrylated tryptamide derivatives, a series of azocino[5,4‐b] indolone derivatives were synthesized.     

A [4+1] Cyclative Capture Approach to 3H‐Indole‐N‐oxides at Room Temperature by Rhodium(III)‐Catalyzed CH Activation

The rhodium(III)‐catalyzed [3+2] C? H cyclization of aniline derivatives and internal alkynes represents a useful contribution to straightforward synthesis of indoles. However, there is no report on the more challenging synthesis of pharmaceutically important N‐hydroxyindoles and 3H‐indole‐N‐oxides. Reported herein is the first rhodium(III)‐catalyzed [4+1] C? H oxidative cyclization of nitrones with diazo compounds to access 3H‐indole‐N‐oxides. More significantly, this reaction proceeds at room temperature and has been extended to the synthesis of N‐hydroxyindoles and N‐hydroxyindolines.     

A [4+1] Cyclative Capture Approach to 3H‐Indole‐N‐oxides at Room Temperature by Rhodium(III)‐Catalyzed C?H Activation

The rhodium(III)‐catalyzed [3+2] C H cyclization of aniline derivatives and internal alkynes represents a useful contribution to straightforward synthesis of indoles. However, there is no report on the more challenging synthesis of pharmaceutically important N‐hydroxyindoles and 3H‐indole‐N‐oxides. Reported herein is the first rhodium(III)‐catalyzed [4+1] C H oxidative cyclization of nitrones with diazo compounds to access 3H‐indole‐N‐oxides. More significantly, this reaction proceeds at room temperature and has been extended to the synthesis of N‐hydroxyindoles and N‐hydroxyindolines.     

Synthesis of Dibenzothiophenes by Pd‐Catalyzed Dual CH Activation from Diaryl Sulfides

Palladium‐catalyzed dual C?H functionalization of diaryl sulfides to form dibenzothiophenes (DBTs) by oxidative dehydrogenative cyclization is reported. This protocol afforded various DBTs in moderate to good yields with tolerance of a wide variety of substrates. Benzo[1,2‐b:4,5‐b′]bis[b]benzothiophene was successfully synthesized by this method, which was used as an organic semiconductor for field‐effect transistors.     

Furo[3,2‐b]pyridine: A Privileged Scaffold for Highly Selective Kinase Inhibitors and Effective Modulators of the Hedgehog Pathway

Reported is the identification of the furo[3,2‐b]pyridine core as a novel scaffold for potent and highly selective inhibitors of cdc‐like kinases (CLKs) and efficient modulators of the Hedgehog signaling pathway. Initially, a diverse target compound set was prepared by synthetic sequences based on chemoselective metal‐mediated couplings, including assembly of the furo[3,2‐b]pyridine scaffold by copper‐mediated oxidative cyclization. Optimization of the subseries containing 3,5‐disubstituted furo[3,2‐b]pyridines afforded potent, cell‐active, and highly selective inhibitors of CLKs. Profiling of the kinase‐inactive subset of 3,5,7‐trisubstituted furo[3,2‐b]pyridines revealed sub‐micromolar modulators of the Hedgehog pathway.     

Molecular Iodine Promoted Synthesis of New Pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐ols

A highly ef?cient synthesis of novel pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐ols was developed via an iodine‐catalyzed tandem oxidative cyclization under focused microwave irradiation. Pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐ols were obtained from easily available 2‐amino‐4‐aryl‐6‐arylnicotinamides and benzylic amines with good to excellent yields.     

A Convenient Synthesis of New Pyrazolo[4,3‐d]pyrimidines and Their Fused Heterocycles

A series of some fused heterocycles originated from pyrazolopyrimidines were synthesized using 4‐amino1‐methyl‐3‐propyl‐1H‐pyrazole‐5‐carboxamide as a starting material. The nucleophilic substitution reactions with different amino acids followed by cyclization and Suzuki–Miyaura cross‐coupling reactions with different aryl boronic acids of 7‐chloro‐5‐(4‐chlorophenyl)‐1‐methyl‐3‐propyl‐1H‐pyrazolo[4,3‐d]pyrimidine were performed. Also, the oxidative cyclization reactions of 1‐(5‐(4‐chlorophenyl)‐1‐methyl‐3‐propyl‐1H‐pyrazolo[4,3‐d]pyrimidin‐7‐yl)hydrazine with different aldehydes in the presence of diacetoxy iodobenzene are described. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by analytical and spectroscopic methods.     

Hypervalent Iodine‐Mediated Synthesis of 1‐Aryl‐4‐methyl‐1,2,4‐triazolo[4,3‐a]quinoxalines by Oxidative Cyclization of Arene Carbaldehyde‐3‐methylquinoxalin‐2‐yl Hydrazones

Arene carbaldehyde‐3‐methylquinoxalin‐2‐yl hydrazones (2) obtained by the condensation of 2‐hydrazino‐3‐methylquinoxaline (1) with various aromatic aldehydes, on treatment with iodobenzene diacetate (IBD) in dichloromethane, undergo oxidative cyclization to exclusively afford 1‐aryl‐4‐methyl‐1,2,4‐triazolo[4,3‐a]quinoxalines (5) in excellent yield.     

[8+2] and [8+3] Cyclization Reactions of Alkenyl Carbenes and 8‐Azaheptafulvenes: Direct Access to Tetrahydro‐1‐azaazulene and Cyclohepta[b]pyridinone Derivatives

The reactivity of Fischer alkenyl carbenes toward 8‐azaheptafulvenes is examined. Alkenyl carbenes react with 8‐azaheptafulvenes with complete regio‐ and stereoselectivity through formal [8+3] and [8+2] heterocyclization reactions, which show an unprecedented dependence on the C_β substituent at the alkenyl carbene complex. Thus, the formal [8+3] heterocyclization reaction is completely favored in carbene complexes that bear a coordinating moiety to give tetrahydrocyclohepta[b]pyridin‐2‐ones. Otherwise, alkenyl carbenes that lack appropriate coordinating groups undergo a formal [8+2] cyclization with 8‐azaheptafulvenes to give compounds that bear a tetrahydroazaazulene structure. A likely mechanism for these reactions would follow well‐established models and would involve a 1,4‐addition/cyclization in the case of the [8+2] cyclization or a 1,2‐addition/[1,2] shift–metal‐promoted cyclization for the [8+3] reaction. The presence of a coordinating moiety in the carbene would favor the [1,2] metal shift through transition‐state stabilization to lead to the [8+3] product. All these processes provide an entry into the tetrahydroazaazulene and cycloheptapyridone frameworks present in the structure of biologically active molecules.     

Synthesis of 2‐Coumarinyl and Spiroindolyl‐5‐Phenyl‐1,3,4‐Oxadiazoles

The 2H‐1‐benzo/naphthopyran‐2‐one‐4‐yl (un)substituted phenyl‐1,3,4‐oxadiazoles has been synthesized by the oxidative cyclization of benzoic acid hydrazides formed in situ by the condensation of the respective 2H‐1‐benzo/naphthopyran‐2‐one‐4‐carboxaldehyde and (un)substituted monobenzoyl hydrazide in moderate yields. Also, spiro[indoline‐thiozolidine]‐2,4′‐diones has been syhthesized in a similar way from 3‐phenyl‐spiro[3H‐indoline‐3,2′‐thiozolidine]‐2,4′‐(1 H)dione monohydrazide and (un)substituted benzaldehydes.     

Ligand‐Controlled Palladium(II)‐Catalyzed Regiodivergent Carbonylation of Alkynes: Syntheses of Indolo[3,2‐c]coumarins and Benzofuro[3,2‐c]quinolinones

Regiodivergent syntheses of indolo[3,2‐c]coumarins and benzofuro[3,2‐c]quinolinones through a controllable palladium(II)‐catalyzed carbonylative cyclization are established. The chemo‐ and regioselectivity are exclusively tuned by the ligand on the palladium catalyst. The rigid framework of the electron‐deficient ligand promotes the O‐attack/N‐carbonylation cyclization leading to benzofuro[3,2‐c]quinolinones, while a sterically bulky and electron‐rich ligand facilitates N‐attack/O‐carbonylation cyclization to generate indolo[3,2‐c]coumarins. Furthermore, various other nucleophiles are applicable for delivering a variety of indoloquinolinones, pyranoquinolones, and chromeno[3,4‐c]quinolinones in one step, and serves as a method for creating compound libraries for drug discovery.     

Regioselective Synthesis of 6‐Prenylpolyhydroxyisoflavone (Wighteone) and Wighteone Hydrate with Hypervalent Iodine

The oxidative rearrangement of 3′‐iodotetraalkoxychalcone with [hydroxyl(tosyloxy)iodo]benzene, followed by cyclization of the resultant acetal gave 6‐iodotrialkoxyisoflavone. The coupling reaction of the isoflavone with 2‐methyl‐3‐butyn‐2‐ol gave 6‐alkynylisoflavone, whose hydrogenation gave wighteone hydrate. Wighteone was synthesized by dehydration of wighteone hydrate.     

Expedient Construction of the Hexacycle of Franchetine

Franchetine, a unique 7,17‐seco type of norditerpenoid alkaloid, possesses a highly congested polycyclic architecture coupled with nine stereogenic centers. Here we present an efficient synthetic approach for the intact hexacyclic framework of franchetine from the known tricyle 16 in 20 steps. The synthesis features a diastereoselective 6‐exo‐tet radical cyclization for construction of ring A and a unique oxidative Wagner–Meerwein‐type rearrangement to realize the functionalized [3.2.1] bridging ring CD.     

Synthesis of 1,2,4‐Triazolo[4,3‐a]pyridines and Related Heterocycles by Sequential Condensation and Iodine‐Mediated Oxidative Cyclization

A facile and efficient approach to access 1,2,4‐triazolo[4,3‐a]pyridines and related heterocycles has been accomplished through condensation of readily available aryl hydrazines with corresponding aldehydes followed by iodine‐mediated oxidative cyclization. This transition‐metal‐free synthetic process is broadly applicable to a variety of aromatic, aliphatic, and α,β‐unsaturated aldehydes, and can be conveniently conducted on the gram scale.