Straightforward asymmetric entry to highly functionalized 3-substituted 3-hydroxy-beta-lactams via Baylis-Hillman or bromoallylation reactions

The reaction of various activated vinyl systems, including 2-cyclopenten-1-one, with enantiopure azetidine-2,3-diones 1 was promoted by DABCO to afford the corresponding optically pure Baylis-Hillman adducts 2 without detectable epimerization. However, the reaction of alpha-keto lactams 1 with but-3-yn-2-one was not as successful, giving the corresponding beta-halo Baylis-Hillman adduct in low yield. Metal-mediated bromoallylation reaction between 2,3-dibromopropene and azetidine-2,3-diones 1 was investigated in aqueous media. Surprisingly, indium was unable to promote the bromoallylation reaction of alpha-keto lactams 1, but the Sn-Hf(4)Cl-promoted bromoallylation of ketones 1 proceeded efficiently to achieve bromohomoallyl alcohols 5 as single diastereomers. On this basis, simple and fast protocols for the asymmetric synthesis of the potentially bioactive 3-substituted 3-hydroxy-beta-lactam moiety were developed.     

Metal-mediated entry to functionalized 3-substituted 3-hydroxyindolin-2-ones via regiocontrolled carbonylallylation, bromoallylation, 1,3-butadien-2-ylation, propargylation, or allenylation reactions of isatins in aqueous media

Reactions of 2,3-indolinediones (isatins) with stabilized organometallic reagents were investigated in aqueous media. Isatins and a variety of stabilized organic halides undergo coupling under Barbier-type conditions in the presence of different metals (indium, tin, zinc) and additives (ammonium chloride, hydrobromic acid, bismuth(III) chloride, hafnium(IV) chloride). The regiochemistry of the processes (carbonylallylation, bromoallylation, 1,3-butadien-2-ylation, propargylation, or allenylation reactions) were generally excellent. On this basis, simple and fast protocols for the synthesis of the potentially bioactive 3-substituted 3-hydroxyoxindole moiety were developed.     

Metal-mediated carbonyl-1,3-butadien-2-ylation by 1,4-bis(methanesulfonyl)-2-butyne or 1,4-dibromo-2-butyne in aqueous media: asymmetric synthesis of 3-substituted 3-hydroxy-beta-lactams

Metal-mediated 1,3-butadien-2-ylation reactions between 1,4-dibromo-2-butyne or 1,4-bis(methanesulfonyl)-2-butyne and optically pure azetidine-2,3-diones were investigated in aqueous media, offering a convenient asymmetric entry to the potentially bioactive 3-substituted 3-hydroxy-beta-lactam moiety. The diastereoselectivity of the addition reaction was controlled by the bulky chiral auxiliary at C4. However, while the regioselectivity of the process was full, the chemical yield of the addition was a function of the nature of both the metal reagent and the system solvent as well. In addition, 2-azetidinone-tethered 1,3-butadienes can easily be transformed into other functionalities via Diels-Alder reaction.     

Regio- and stereocontrolled metal-mediated carbonyl propargylation or allenylation of enantiomerically pure azetidine-2,3-diones: synthesis of highly functionalized 3-substituted 3-hydroxy-beta-lactams

Regio- and stereocontrolled metal-mediated Barbier-type reactions of azetidine-2,3-diones with differently substituted propargyl bromides offer an efficient asymmetric entry to densely functionalized 3-propargyl- (or allenyl-) substituted 3-hydroxy-beta-lactams.     

A convenient route to azetidine-2,3-diones and cis-3β-amido azetidinones

The synthesis of 3β-amido azetidinones, 8a and 8b, via azetidine-2,3-diones is described.     

Yb(OTf)3-catalyzed propargylation and allenylation of 1,3-dicarbonyl derivatives with propargylic alcohols: one-pot synthesis of multi-substituted furocoumarin

A highly efficient and mild Lewis acid-catalyzed coupling reaction of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds with propargylic alcohols has been established. Selective propargylation or allenylation products are obtained depending on the nature of propargylic alcohols. In addition, catalytic quantities of Yb(OTf)₃ can also effectively promote the propargylation and allylation of 4-hydroxycoumarins at the 3-position. By applying this reaction as the key step, a multi-substituted furocoumarin can easily be synthesized in a one-pot procedure. The advantages of this method are broad scope, mild conditions, and easy handling since water is the only side product.     

Reaction of 5-Substituted 4-(Trufluoroacetyl)furan-2,3-diones with Schiff Bases

In reaction of trifluormethyl-containing 1,3-diketones with oxalyl chloride 5-substituted 4-(trifluoracetyl)furan-2,3-diones were synthesized, reaction of which with azomethines resulted in 4-substituted 5-hydroxy-5-(trifluormethyl)dihydrofuran-2,3-diones.     

Regio- and Diastereoselective Synthesis of β-Lactam-Triazole Hybrids via Passerini/CuAAC Sequence

Passerini (P-3CR) and Passerini-Smiles reactions were investigated in azetidine-2,3-diones, affording the corresponding 3,3-disubstituted-β-lactams with complete diastereoselectivity in high yields. The study has been carried out using different isocyanides, carboxylic acids, and phenols showing the scope of both reactions. In addition, the regioselective synthesis of highly functionalized β-lactam-triazole hybrids has been developed via a Passerini/CuAAC sequence. Interestingly, the use of dialkynes/diazides or trialkynes/triazides as linkers in the CuAAC step has allowed the synthesis of C(2) and C(3) symmetric β-lactam-triazole hybrids, respectively.     

A novel one-step approach for the preparation of alpha-amino acids,alpha-amino amides,and dipeptides from azetidine-2,3-diones

A remarkable reaction of azetidine-2,3-diones with primary as well as secondary amines, and water is presented. Simply by varying the nucleophile, an unprecedented one-step synthesis of alpha-amino acids, alpha-amino amides, and dipeptides, was developed in both the racemic and optically pure forms. The current mechanistic hypothesis invokes a concerted process involving CO extrusion. However, a stepwise pathway can also account for these novel transformations.     

Alkylation of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds with benzylic and propargylic alcohols using Ir-Sn bimetallic catalyst: synthesis of fully decorated furans and pyrroles

The heterobimetallic complex [Ir(COD)(SnCl₃)Cl(μ-Cl)]₂ catalyzes the direct substitution of hydroxyl groups in benzylic and propargylic alcohols by 1,3-dicarbonyl moiety. In 4-hydroxycoumarin, benzylation and propargylation occurs at the 3-position. Selective propargylation or allenylation takes place depending on the nature of propargylic alcohol. By applying the methodology, multi-substituted furans and pyrroles have been synthesized in good yields.     

Syntheses of morpholine-2,3-diones and 2-hydroxymorpholin-3-ones: intermediates in the synthesis of aprepitant

The preparation of morpholine-2,3-diones and 2-hydroxymorpholin-3-ones from N-substituted β-amino alcohols is reported. These were useful intermediates in the synthesis and development of aprepitant.     

Organocatalytic direct aldol and nitroaldol reactions between azetidine-2,3-diones and ketones or nitromethane

The reactions of enantiopure azetidine-2,3-diones with unmodified ketones or nitromethane were catalyzed by proline and N-methylephedrine, respectively, to give the corresponding 3-functionalized 3-hydroxy-β-lactams with good yields and total diastereoselectivities. It was observed that the use of both enantiomers of proline or of N-methylephedrine does result in identical levels of stereocontrol in the aldol and nitroaldol reactions.     

1,3,4,6-Tetracarbonyl Compounds: VI. Synthesis of 2-Substituted 6-Aryl-3,4-dihydroxy-6-oxo-2,4-hexadienoic Acid Esters and Amides

The Knoevenagel reaction of 5-aryl-2,3-dihydrofuran-2,3-diones with ethyl cyanoacetate or malonodinitrile yields 2-substituted 6-aryl-3,4-dihydroxy-6-oxo-2,4-hexadienoic acid esters or amides which exhibit biological activity. The structure of the products is discussed, taking into account the structure of known 3,4-dihydroxy-6-oxo-2,4-hexadienoic acid esters and 1,6-diaryl-3,4-dihydroxy-2,4-hexadiene-1,6-diones.     

Synthesis of 1H-naphth[2,3-d]imidazole-4,9-diones by acid catalyzed cyclization of 2-Acylamino-3-amino-1,4-naphthoquinones

The conversion of 2-acylamino-3-amino-1,4-naphthoquinones (II) to the corresponding 2-substituted 1H-naphth[2,3-d]imidazole-4,9-diones (I) under both alkaline and acid catalyzed conditions has been effected and the results compared. Treatment of 3-(4′-chlorobutanonyl-amino)-3-amino-1,4-naphthoquinone (He) with aqueous ethanolic sodium hydroxide solution gives 1,2-butanonaphth[2,3-d]imidazole-4,9-dione (V); whereas, treatment of lie with refluxing formic acid gave 2-(4′-chlorobutyl)-1H-naphth[2,3-d]imidazole-4,9-dione. Treatment of 2-substi-tuted 1H-naphth[2,3-d]imidazole-4,5-diones in DMF with alkyl halides in the presence of potassium carbonate affords the expected 1,2-disubstituted naphth[2,3-d]imidazole-4,9-diones (VI). The spectral properties of I, II, V and VI as well as those of some 2-acylamino-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinones IV are discussed.     

Metal-assisted synthesis of enantiopure spirocyclic β-lactams from azetidine-2,3-diones

A novel approach to enantiopure spirocyclic β-lactams has been developed by using different intramolecular metal-catalyzed cyclization reactions in monocyclic unsaturated alcohols. The access to cyclization precursors, 2-azetidinone-tethered homoallylic alcohols, (buta-1,3-dien-2-yl)methanols, and α-allenols was achieved by regio and stereoselective addition of stabilized organo-indium reagents to azetidine-2,3-diones in aqueous environment.     

Aqueous single step synthesis and structural characterization of allylated,propargylated, and benzylated 3-substituted 3-aminooxindoles

Efficient zinc-mediated allylation, propargylation, and benzylation of isatin-derived imines were undertaken for the synthesis of 3-substituted 3-aminooxindoles with ≈80% yield. Such alternative approach has efficiently avoided the use of catalysts, severe reaction conditions, multistep procedures, and reaction additives. For exploring and materializing the synthetic utility, different allyl, propargyl, and benzyl bromides were used for generalizing the synthetic route. The structure of the synthesized compounds was established and confirmed by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, FTIR, and mass spectroscopic techniques.     

Five-Membered 2,3-Dioxo Heterocycles: XLVI. Reaction of 5-Aryl-4-quinoxalinyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-2,3-diones with Aldehydes and Ketones. Molecular and Crystalline Structure of 5-(3-p-Tolylquinoxalin-2-yl)-4H-1,3-dioxine- 2-spiro-2'-adamantan-4-one

Aroyl(quinoxalinyl)ketenes generated by thermolysis of 5-aryl-4-(3-arylquinoxalin-2-yl)-2,3-di-hydrofuran-2,3-diones act as dienes in [4 + 2]-cycloaddition at the carbonyl group of aldehydes and ketones to afford 2-substituted 6-aryl-5-(3-arylquinoxalin-2-yl)-4H-1,3-dioxin-4-ones. The structure of 5-(3-p-tolylquino-xalin-2-yl)-4H-1,3-dioxine-2-spiro-2'-adamantan-4-one was proved by X-ray analysis.     

Oxalylation of the 3-oxo-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-phenyl-3-R-propanethioamides

Oxalylation of 3-oxo-N-phenyl-3-R-propanethioamides in aprotic solvents in the temperature range from −40°C to +20°C results in 4-acyl-5-phenylamino-2,3-dihydrothiophene-2,3-diones and 2-(2-oxo-2-R-ethylidene)-3-phenyl-1,3-thiazolidine-4,5-diones, while in the presence of potassium carbonate, potassium 4-acyl-2,3-dioxo-1-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-5-thiolates are formed.__________Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 3, pp. 757-760, March, 2005.     

Reaction of 1-amino-2-phenylethynyl-and 2-acylethynyl-1-amino-9,10-anthraquinones with HNO2. Synthesis of 1H-3-acylnaphtho[2,3-g]indazole-6,11-diones

The reactions of 1-amino-2-phenylethynyl-and 2-acylethynyl-1-amino-9,10-anthraquinones with HNO₂ in a mixture of dioxane and a mineral acid at 20 °C were studied. Under these conditions, 2-alkynyl-1-amino-9,10-anthraquinones, irrespective of the structure of the C=CR substituent, are cyclized into 3-substituted 1H-naphtho[2,3-glindazole-6,11-diones. The nature of the acetylenic group in the initial compound and the choice of the mineral acid determine the structure of the substitutent in position 3 of the product (1,1-dichloroalkyl or acyl) but have no effect on the regiospecificity of cyclization. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 1, pp. 110–114, January, 1997.     

Heterocyclic quinones. XVI. Pharmacomodulation in the series of 11H-indolo[3,2-c]quinolinediones: synthesis, cytotoxicity and antitumor activity of 3-substituted 11H-pyrido[3',4':4,5]pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinoline-1,4-diones

With the aim of obtaining new antitumor drugs more active than previously described 11H-indolo[3,2-c]quinoline-1,4-diones and 7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-11H-indolo[3,2-c]quinoline-1,4-diones, the synthesis and activities of a series of 3-substituted 11H-pyrido[3',4':4,5]pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinoline-1,4-diones and of 7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-11H-pyrido-[3',4':4,5]pyrrolo[3,2-c] quinoline-1,4-diones were studied. Some quinones were more cytotoxic in vitro towards L1210 leukemia cells but were not active in vivo towards murine P388 leukemia.