Synthesis of 1-(3-halotetrahydro-2-furyl) derivatives of uracil, 5-substituted uracils,and cytosine

The cis and trans isomers of 1-(3-halotetrahydro-2-furyl) derivatives of uracil, 5-substituted uracils, and cytosine were obtained by alkylation of 2,4-bis(trimethylsilyl) derivatives of uracil, 5-substituted uracils, and cytosine with 2,3-dihalotetrahydrofurans. 2,3-Anhydro compounds are also formed in the alkylation of 5-halouracil derivatives. The physicochemical properties of the compounds obtained and the antineoplastic activities of the 5-fluorouracil derivatives were studied.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 94–99, January, 1987.     

Nitration of 2- and 4-[2-(2-furyl)vinyl]thiazole derivatives

Nitration of 4-methyl-2-[2-(nitro-2-furyl)vinyl]thiazole with a mixture of concentrated nitric and sulfuric acids leads to 4-methyl-5-nitro-2-[2-(3,5-dinitro-2-furyl)vinyl]thiazole. Under the same conditions 2-methyl- and 2-acetamido-4-[1-R-2-(5-nitro-2-furyl)vinyl]thiazoles (R=CH₃, Cl) are nitrated in the 3 position of the furan ring, 2-amino-4-[1-chloro-2-(5-nitro-2-furyl)vinyl]thiazole is nitrated in the 5 position of the thiazole ring and 2-acetamido-5-nitro-4-[2-(2-furyl)vinyl]thiazole undergoes profound changes. Under the influence of a mixture of of nitric acid and acetic anhydride the latter compound is converted quantitatively to the 5-nitro derivative (with respect to the furan ring), whereas 4-[2-(5-nitro-2-furyl)vinyl]thiazole derivatives do not undergo reaction.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 314–317, March, 1977.     

Synthesis of 2-phenyl-3-(2-furyl) — and 2-phenyl-3-[β-(2-furyl)vinyl]-1,2-dihydro-naphtho[1,2-d]-1,2,4-triazines

The corresponding 2-phenyl-3-(2-furyl)- and 2-phenyl-3-[-(2-furyl)vinyl]-1,2-dihydronaphtho-[1,2-d]-1,2,4-triazines were obtained by heating Schiff bases [prepared by reaction of 1-(phenyl-azo)-2-aminonaphthalene with furfural, -(2-furyl)acrolein, and their 5-bromo and 5-nitro derivatives] in glacial acetic acid.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 158–160, February, 1973.     

Synthesis of new 1-C-(2-furyl)-and 3-C-(2-furyl)-hexopyranosides and 3-C-(2-furyl)-daunorubicin analogs

Summary Reaction of furan with 3,4-di-O-acetyl-L-rhamnal (1) afforded a mixture of epimeric 3-C-(2-furyl) glycals3 and4 and 1-C-(2-furyl)-hex-2-enopyranoses5 and6. Glycals3 and4 were transformed to 2-deoxy-glycosides9–13 and 3-deamino-3-C-(2-furyl)daunorubicines15 and16. Hex-2-enopyranosyl5 wascis hydroxylated with osmium tetroxide/N-methylmorpholine N-oxide to C-glycoside14.On leave from Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland     

Research on the chemistry of 2-hetarylbenzimidazoles. 4. Oxidation of 1-methyl-2-(5′-methyl-2′-hetaryl)benzimidazoles

The methyl group in 1-methyl-2-(5-methyl-2-hetaryl)benzimidazoles (hetaryl = furyl and thienyl) was oxidized. It was found that a salt of a carboxylic acid, which in an acidic medium loses carbon dioxide to give 1-methyl-2-(2-furyl)-benzimidazole, is formed when 1-methy1-2-(5-methyl-2-furyl)benzimidazole is treated with an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate. The carboxy derivative of thiophene is considerably more stable. Oxidation by means of selenium dioxide leads to the corresponding 5-formyl derivative. The structures of the compounds obtained were confirmed by data from the IR and PMR spectra.See [1] for Communication 3.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 8, pp. 1089–1091, August, 1982.     

Analogs of pyrimidine nucleosides. 16. Racemic 2′,3′-dideoxynucleosides and their derivatives

The chlorination of 2-halomethyltetrahydrofurans and acyl derivatives of tetrahydrofuryl alcohol wasstudied; mixtures of 2,5- and 2,2-disubstituted tetrahydrofurans are formed as a result of the reaction. 2,4-Bis(trimethylsilyl) derivatives of uracil, 5-substituted uracils, and cytosine are alkylated by the resulting mixtures of -chloro ethers without separation, and mixtures of cis and transisomers of 1-(5-substituted-2-tetrahydrofuryl) and 1-(2-substituted-2-tetrahydrofuryl) derivatives of uracil, 5-substituted uracils, and cytosine are obtained. The reaction products were identified onthe basis of their PMR spectra.See [1] for Communication 15.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 101–110, January, 1982.     

Synthesis and transformations of 2-(2-furyl)- and 2-[β-(2-furyl)vinyl] phenanthr [9,10]imidazoles

The corresponding 2-(2-furyl)- and 2-[-(2-furyl)vinyl] phenanthr[9,10]imidazoles were obtained by the condensation of 9,10 phenanthrenequinone with furfural, -(2-furyl)acrolein, and their 5-bromo and 5-nitro derivatives in the presence of ammonium acetate in glacial acetic acid. Their metallation, acetylation, nitration, and replacement of halogen by a nitro group were studied.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 8, pp. 1014–1016, August, 1971.     

Reactions of 2-(2-chloro-4,5-dihydro-3-furyl)-1,3-diphenyl-1,3-diaza-2λ3-phospholidine with nitrile imines

The multistep reactions of 2-(2-chloro-4,5-dihydro-3-furyl)-1,3-diphenyl-1,3-diaza-2³-phospholidine with nitrile imines afforded phosphorus-containing spiro compounds of a new type, viz., 6,8-disubstituted 9-oxo-10-(2-chloroethyl)-1,4-diphenyl-1,4,7,8-tetraaza-5-phosphaspiro[4.5]-deca-6,10-dienes.     

Hypbrvalent Iodine Oxidation of 3-(2-Furyl)-1-(2-hydroxyaryl)prop-2-enones : Synthesis of Novel 2-(2-Furyl)-cis-3-hydroxvchromanones and Derived 3-Hydroxychromones

The synthesis of novel 2-(2-furyl)-cis-3-hydroxychro-manones(3a-c) has been achieved from 3-(2-furyl)-1-(2-hydroxy-aryl)-2-enones (1a-c) via acid catalyzed hydrolysis of dimethylacetals (2a-c), formed by hypervalent iodine oxidation using iodobenzene diacetate in methanolic potassium hydroxide. Action of dil. alkali on 3a and 3b provides a new synthesis of 2-(2-furyl)-3-hydroxychromones (6a, 6b).     

Synthesis of 1-(2-furyl)-2-nitropropen-3-ones

1-(2-Furyl)-2-nitropropen-3-ones were synthesized by reaction of nitrogen tetroxide with a number of , -unsaturated furylcarbonyl compounds. The 5-nitrofuryl derivative was obtained from 1-(2-furyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propen-3-one when the excess amount of N₂O₄ was increased. Replacement of bromine by a nitro group in the furan ring is observed in the case of the 5-bromofuryl derivative.Deceased.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 12, pp. 1604–1606, December, 1977.     

Protonated forms of 2-(2-furyl)pyrroles and their interconversions

It was shown by ¹H NMR spectroscopy that 2-(5-R¹-2-furyl)-3-R²-1-R¹-pyrroles (R¹= H, Me; R²=H, Me; R³=H, Et, CH=CH₂) are protonated by acids (HSO₃F, HCO₂CF₃, HCl, HBr) either at the C(₅) atom of the pyrrole ring or at the C(₅) atom of the furan ring, depending on the conditions. The energies of formation (H), the charges, and the partial electron densities of the boundary orbitals of 2-(2-furyl)pyrrole (I) and its protonated forms (IA and IB) were calculated by the MNDO method. The calculated H values for the IA and IB forms are in agreement with their experimental ratio. According to the calculated reactivity indexes, the protonation of pyrrole is subject to orbital control and may include the prior formation of less stable protonated forms.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 10, pp. 1343–1355, October, 1989.     

Greenish metal-lustrous organic crystals formed from 1-aryl-2-(2-thienyl)-5-(5-tricyanoethenyl-2-furyl)pyrroles

On the treatment of 1-aryl-2-(2-furyl)-5-(2-thienyl)pyrroles with tetracyanoethylene, 1-aryl-2-(2-thienyl)-5-(5-tricyanoethenyl-2-furyl)pyrroles were produced. These compounds formed crystals with greenish metallic luster. In their solid-state UV-vis-NIR diffuse reflection-absorption spectra, absorption band corresponding to metallic reflection spreads in the range of 550-900 nm. Furthermore, strong absorption appeared below 520-540 nm. This absorption results in the appearance of green color. Single-crystal X-ray crystallographic analysis revealed the crystal structure of 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(2-thienyl)-5-(5-tricyanoethenyl-2-furyl)pyrrole (2c). The distinct features of the crystal structure are as follows: (1) the thiophene-pyrrole-furan-tricyanoethenyl π-system is approximately flat; (2) the conformational relation between the pyrrole ring and the furan ring is anti, that is, these rings are pointing in opposite directions and the dihedral angle of N-C-C-O=180°; (3) as a result, the tricyanoethenyl group is far from the 4-methoxyphenyl group; (4) the molecules of 2c are arranged in a ribbon structure; (5) the ribbons are assembled side-by-side to form a terraced layer; (6) the layers stack so that the π-orbitals of 2c become close to each other.     

Synthesis of heterocycles based on arylation products of unsaturated compounds: XVII. Arylation of 2-acetylfuran and synthesis of 3-R-6-(5-aryl-2-furyl)-7<Emphasis Type="Italic">H</Emphasis>-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-<Emphasis Type="Italic">b</Emphasis>][1,3,4]thiadiazines

Reaction of 2-acetylfuran with arenediazonium chlorides under Meerwein reaction conditions led to the formation of 5-aryl-2-acetylfurans. The bromination of these compounds gave 2-bromo-1-(5-aryl-2-furyl)-ethanones that reacted with 4-amino-4H-5-R-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiols to form 3-R-6-(5-aryl-2-furyl)-7H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazines.     

Synthesis and transformations of 2-(2-furyl)-and 2-[β-(2-furyl)vinyl]imidazo[4,5-b]phenazines

The corresponding 2-(2-furyl)- and 2-[-(2-furyl)vinyl]imidazo[4,5-b]phenazines were obtained by the condensation of 2,3-diaminophenazine with furfural and 2-furylacrolein and with their 5-bromo and 5-nitro derivatives. The phenazines were also synthesized by the reaction of 2-methylimidazo[4,5-b]phenazine with furfural and 5-bromo- and 5-nitrofurfural. The alkylation, acetylation, and nitration of the compounds obtained, as well as replacement of the halogen in the furan ring by a nitro group, were studied.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 10, pp. 1425–1428, October, 1971.     

Nitropyridines: IV. Synthesis of 3-(2-furyl)biphenyls by recyclization of nitropyridinium salts

The two-component Hantzsch synthesis using 3-(2-furyl)-2-nitro-1-phenylprop-2-en-1-one and various enamines gave the corresponding nitro-substituted dihydropyridines which were converted into nitropyridines and N-methylpyridinium salts. Recyclization of the latter by the action of aqueous-alcoholic alkali led to the formation of 3-(2-furyl)-2-nitrobiphenyl derivatives.     

Synthesis and transformations of 2-(2-furyl)- and 2-[β-(2-furyl)vinyl]imidazo[4,5-f]quinolines

The corresponding 2-(2-furyl)- and 2-[-(2-furyl)vinyl]imida zo[4,5-f]quinolines were obtained by condensation of 5,6-diaminoquinoline and 5-amino-6-rnethylaminoquinoline with furfural, furylacrolein, and their 5-bromo and 5-nitro derivatives and also with the hydrochlorides of imino esters of furancarboxylic and furylacrylic acids. Alkylation, acetylation, nitration, and substitution of the halogen in the furan ring by a nitro group were studied.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 440–442, April, 1973.     

Ring transformation of pyrimidines to pyridines. Synthesis of 4-alkylaminopyridin-2-ones by alkaline hydrolysis of 6-(2-dimethylaminovinyl)uracils

Alkaline hydrolysis of 1,3-disubstituted 6-(2-dimethylaminovinyl)uracils 2 induced a novel ring transformation giving 4-alkylaminopyridin-2-ones 3 via ring-opening and ring-closure processes. The 4-methylamino-3-nitropyridin-2-one ( 3a ) thus obtained was employed for the synthesis of 3-deazahypoxanthine derivative 8. 4-Alkylamino-3-cyanopyridin-2-ones 11 , ricinine analogs, were also prepared by the reaction of 4-chloro-3-cyano-1-methylpyridin-2-one ( 10 ) with amines.     

Direct nitration and acetylation of the furan nucleus of 1-alkyl-2-[Β -(2′-furyl) vinyl]-benzimidazoles

The direct nitration and acetylation of 1-methyl-, 1-ethyl-, and 1-benzyl-2-[-(2-furyl)vinyl]benzimidazoles has given the corresponding 1-alkyl- and 1-benzyl-2-[-(5-nitro-2-furyl)vinyl]benzimidazoles and 1-alkyl- and 1-benzyl-2-[-(5-acetyl-2-furyl)vinyl]benzimidazoles. The UV spectra of these compounds have been recorded and their ionization constants have been determined.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, Vol. 6, No. 6, pp. 832–834, June, 1970.     

Synthesis of macroheterocyclic compounds on the basis of 3-chloro-2-hydrazinoquinoxaline

2-Amino-1-[(3-chloro-2-quinoxalinyl)azo]naphthalene was obtained by oxidative coupling of 3-chloro-2-hydrazinoquinoxaline with 2-aminonaphthalenesulfonic acid; cross self-cyclization of the product was used to synthesize macrocyclic compounds, viz., [1,2,5,8,9,12]hexaazacyclotetradecene derivatives. 4-[(3-Chloro-2-quinoxalinyl)azo]-5-chloro-3-methyl-1-phenylpyrazole was obtained by the reaction of the 4-(3-chloro-2-quinoxalinyl)hydrazone of 2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-3H-pyrazole-3,4-dione with POCl₃. Reaction of this product with 2,2-diaminoazobenzene under standard conditions gave [1,2,5,8,9,12]-hexaazacyclotetradecene derivatives.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 546–551, April, 1981.     

The reaction of 4,5-dichloro-1,2,3-dithiazolium chloride with dimethylsulfonium dicyanomethylide: an improved synthesis of (4-chloro-1,2,3-dithiazolylidene)malononitrile

4,5-Dichloro-1,2,3-dithiazolium chloride 6 (Appel salt) reacts with dimethylsulfonium dicyanomethylide 11 to give 5-(4-chloro-1,2,3-dithiazolylidene)malononitrile 1 and a mixture of E/Z isomers of 3-(4-chloro-5H-1,2,3-dithiazol-5-ylideneamino)-3-chloro-2-(methylthio)acrylonitrile 13. The reaction of 4-chloro-5H-1,2,3-dithiazole-5-thione 10 with dimethylsulfonium dicyanomethylide 11 gives (dithiazolylidene)malononitrile 1 in 92% yield. All new compounds are fully characterised and rational mechanisms are proposed for the formation of all key compounds.