Key influence of the nature of the substituent in the propynal molecule on the outcome of its reaction with vicinal di(<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-hydroxyamine)

The reaction of propynals X-C≡C-CHO, where X = Alk or Ar, with 2,3-di(N-hydroxyamino)-2,3-dimethylbutane gives exclusively 1-X-2-(1-hydroxy-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazolidin-2-ylidene)ethanones. In the case of X = Me₃Si, the reaction affords 2-(2-trimethylsilylethynyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazolidine-1,3-diol. The reaction of propynal containing X = Et₃Ge yields both types of the products. The resulting imidazolidine-1,3-diol can be quantitatively isomerized to imidazolidin-2-ylideneethanone, oxidized to 2-[2-(triethylgermyl)ethynyl]-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole-3-oxide-1-oxyl, or transformed into ethynyl-substituted nitronyl nitroxide. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 3, pp. 588–594, March, 2008.     

Vinyltetrazoles: II. Synthesis of 5-substituted 1(2)-vinyltetrazoles

5-R-Substituted 1(2)-vinyltetrazoles (R = Ar, Alk, CH₂=CH, NH₂, H) were synthesized by alkylation of 5-R-tetrazoles with 1,2-dibromoethane in the presence of triethylamine in acetonitrile, followed by elimination of triethylamine hydrobromide. Vinylation of dinuclear substrates, such as bis(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-methane and 1,3-bis(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene, under analogous conditions gave the corresponding N ¹,N ^2′- and N ²,N ^2′-divinyl derivatives.     

Chlorination of N-(N-Arylsulfonylarylimidoyl)-1,4-benzoquinone Imines and Their Reduced Forms

The study of chlorination of N-(N-arylsulfonylarylimidoyl)-1,4-benzoquinone imines and of N-(N-arylsulfonylarylimidoyl)-1,4-aminophenols revealed that the dominant stage in the process was the formation of cyclohexene structures, 4-(N-arylsulfonylarylimidoyl)imino-2,5,6-trichloro-2-cyclohexene-1- ones, resulting from addition of a Cl₂ molecule across the C = C bond of the quinoid ring. These substances suffer a prototropic rearrangements yielding N-(N-arylsulfonylarylimidoyl)-2,3,6-trichloro-4-aminophenols. The latter are the most common reaction products. The products of deeper chlorination were also obtained.     

Silylation of γ-nitro ketones as a convenient approach to the synthesis of 2-[N,N-bis(silyloxy)amino]-2,3-dihydrofurans and conjugated enoximes

Silylation of -nitro ketones of the general formula R¹COCH(R²)CH(R³)CH(R⁴)NO₂ proceeded stereoselectively to give 2-[N,N-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)amino]-2,3-dihydrofurans, conjugated enoximes, silylation products of the carbonyl group or both functional groups, or N,N-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)enamine depending on the nature and positions of the substituents in the carbon skeleton. Dihydrofuran derivatives are formed for R¹ = Ar or cyclo-C₃H₅. Enoximes are generated as the silylation products of the starting ketones with enhanced -proton mobility (R³ = CO₂Me or 4-NO₂C₆H₄). The presence of an alkyl group at the carbonyl function (R¹ = Alk) is favorable for the formation of enoximes. Finally, the introduction of a substituent at the position with respect to the nitro group (R⁴ = Me, CO₂Me, or Ph) leads to the formation of silyl enolates. Under the action of NH₄F in MeOH, dihydrofurans can be transformed into substituted furans in moderate yields.     

Supramolecular catalytic systems based on 1, 4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane,its alkylated quaternary derivatives,and lanthanum nitrate

Spectrophotometry was used to study the catalytic effects of the systems composed of N-monoand N, N-dialkylated 1, 4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octanes and lanthanum nitrate on the hydrolysis rate of O-alkyl O-4-nitrophenyl chloromethylphosphonates (Alk = Et, Buⁿ, and n-hexyl). The mechanism of action and efficiency of the catalytic system depend on the structure of the heterocycle, its propensity to aggregation and complexation with the lanthanum cation, and the relative content of the components in solution. The maximum catalytic effect (a ～115-fold increase in the hydrolysis rate constant) was achieved in micellar solutions of the cationic monoalkylated derivative of 1, 4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane and lanthanum nitrate.

     

Ring Opening of N‐Sulfonyl Aziridines by Amines in Silica‐Water

Ring opening reactions of N‐sulfonyl aziridines by primary and secondary amines in silica gel (SG)‐water system were achieved, which provided a mild, practical and environmentally benign method to synthesize mono‐ and bis‐sulfonyl substituted amines. When primary and secondary amines were used in excess, they reacted with N‐sulfonyl aziridines smoothly at room temperature, mainly affording 1:1 ring opening products. Reactions of primary amines with 2 equiv. of aziridines produced 2:1 ring opening products. Some 1:1 products can be cyclized with CS₂ to synthesize N‐sulfonyl cyclothioureas also in water.     

Polycyclic N‐heterocyclic compounds,part 67: Reaction of 6,7‐substituted N‐(quinazolin‐4‐yl)amidine derivatives with hydroxylamine hydrochloride: Formation of in vitro inhibitors of pentosidine

Reactions of N‐(quinazolin‐4‐yl)amidines and their amide oximes with hydroxylamine hydrochloride gave cyclization products that were formed by an initial ring cleavage of the pyrimidine component followed by a ring closure formation of 1,2,4‐oxadiazole to give N‐[2‐([1,2,4]oxadiazol‐5‐yl)phenyl]formamide oximes. All isolated products were evaluated for in vitro inhibitory activity on the formation of pentosidine, which is one of representative advanced glycation end products. Some products exhibited significant inhibitory activity against pentosidine formation. J. Heterocyclic Chem., (2011).     

A new approach to the synthesis of strained cyclic systems: II. Mass spectrometric study of 2-dialkylamino-3-phenylthiophenes and their structural isomers, iminothietanes and iminocyclobutenes

Triads of isomeric N-alkyl-N-methyl-3-phenylthiophen-2-amines, N-methyl-3-alkyl-4-methylidene-3-phenylthietan-2-imines, and N-methyl-4-alkylsulfanyl-2-phenylcyclobut-2-en-1-imines (Alk = Me, Et, Bu) were synthesized from 1,3-dilithio-3-phenylpropyne, methyl isothiocyanate, and alkyl halides, and their fragmentation under electron impact was studied. Primary decomposition of the molecular ions of 2-aminothiophenes is determined by the localization of a radical cation center on the nitrogen atom, and it follows a path typical of alkyl(aryl)amines with elimination of hydrogen atom or methyl or propyl radical from the α-carbon atom in the N-alkyl substituent. Fragmentation of the iminothietanes involves cleavage of the four-membered ring in half to give neutral MeNCS molecule and 1-alkyl-1-phenylallene radical cation. Alkylsulfanyl(imino)-cyclobutenes undergo cleavage at the sulfur-containing side chain according to general relations holding in the fragmentation of alkyl sulfides.     

Regioselective synthesis of fused ring heterocyclic derivatives of ketene aminals and their biological activities

A regioselective and convenient methodology was developed to synthesize heterocyclic derivatives, bearing imidazole, piperidines, and azepines rings. The N-arylnitrones derived from 3-formylchromones were selected to react with heterocyclic ketene aminal to furnish the structurally attractive and pharmacologically important fused ring heterocycles. The N-arylnitrone moiety of 3-formylchromone was used to activate the formyl group for regioselective fused ring heterocycles synthesis, whereas, the effect of substituents at aryl functionality of nitrones were studied to improve the yield of target fused ring heterocyclic products. The synthesized compounds (10-12) were evaluated for their in vitro cytotoxic and antifungal influences. In cytotoxic (brine shrimp lethality) assay, compound 11e was found to be active with LD₅₀ = 4.1 × 10⁻⁶ μg/mL.     

Polycyclic N‐Heterocyclic Compounds,Part 72: Reaction of N‐([1]Benzofuro (or Benzothieno)[3,2‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐yl)formamidine and N‐(Pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐yl)formamidine Derivatives with Hydroxylamine Hydrochloride

The reactions of N‐([1]benzofuro[3,2‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐yl)formamidines with hydroxylamine hydrochloride gave rearranged cyclization products via ring cleavage of the pyrimidine component accompanied by a ring closure of the 1,2,4‐oxadiazole to give N‐[2‐([1,2,4]oxadiazol‐5‐yl)[1]benzofuran‐3‐yl)formamide oximes. N‐([1]Benzothieno[3,2‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐yl)formamidines and N‐(pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐yl)formamidines with hydroxylamine hydrochloride gave similar results.     

Structural elucidation of two novel degradants of lurasidone and their formation mechanisms under free radical-mediated oxidative and photolytic conditions via liquid chromatography-photodiode array/ultraviolet-tandem mass spectrometry and one-dimensional/two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Lurasidone is an antipsychotic drug clinically used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. During a mechanism-based forced degradation study of lurasidone, two novel degradation products were observed under free radical-mediated oxidative (via AIBN) and solution photolytic conditions. The structures of the two novel degradants were identified through an approach combining HPLC, LC-MSⁿ (n = 1, 2), preparative HPLC purification and NMR spectroscopy. The degradant formed under the free radical-mediated condition is an oxidative degradant with half of the piperazine ring cleaved to form two formamides; a mechanism is proposed for the formation of the novel N,N′-diformyl degradant, which should be readily applicable to other drugs that contain a piperazine moiety that is widely present in drug molecules. The degradant observed under the solution photolytic condition is identified as the photo-induced isomer of lurasidone with the benzisothiazole ring altered into a benzothiazole ring.     

A Novel Synthesis of 4‐Pyridazineacetic Acids via Ring Expansion of N‐Cyanomethylated 3‐Pyrazoline‐4‐acetic Acids

A novel synthetic route to 4‐pyridazineacetic acids 10 – 12 has been achieved by the ring‐expansion reaction of N‐cyanomethylated 3‐pyrazoline‐4‐acetic acids 7 – 9 . 1H‐Pyrazole‐4‐acetic acids 1 – 3 were reacted with iodoacetonitrile in the presence of triethylamine in refluxing acetonitrile to give the corresponding C‐cyanomethylated 1H‐pyrazole‐4‐acetic acids 4 – 6 as major products together with N‐cyanomethylated 3‐pyrazoline‐4‐acetic acids 7 and 8 as minor products. On the other hand, reactions of 1 and 3 with chloroacetonitrile in the presence of triethylamine in refluxing chloroform afforded the corresponding N‐cyanomethylated 3‐pyrazoline‐4‐acetic acids 7 and 9 as major products. Thermal treatment of 7 – 9 with sodium hydride in N,N‐dimethylformamide caused ring expansion to yield the corresponding 4‐pyridazineacetic acids 10 – 12 .     

Alkaline condensation of 9,10-phenanthrenedione with N,N-dialkylguanidines. A novel synthesis of 2′-(dialkylamino)spiro[9H-fluorene-9,4′-[4H]imidazol]-5′(3′H)ones

9,10-Phenanthrenedione was reacted with equimolar amounts of N,N-dimethylguanidine or creatine in 0.2 N potassium hydroxide in ethanol-water, 7:3 to obtain 2′-(dimethylamino)spiro-[9H-fluorene-9,4′-[4H]imidazol]-5′(3′H)one or N-(3′,5′-dihydro-5′-oxospiro[9H-fluorene-9,4′-[4H]imidazol]-2′-yl)-N-methylglycine, respectively. These products are the first derivatives of this ring system with 2′-amino substituents. Formation of these products accounts for the previously reported absence of fluorescence when 9,10-phenanthrenedione reacts with N,N-di-substituted guanidines.     

New results of the free radical ring-opening polymerization

The reaction of 5-ring ketene-O, N-acetals with peroxides was investigated. It was shown that benzoyl peroxide adds to monomers 5a and 5b by ring opening, giving the corresponding linear diester amides 6a and 6b , respectively. The ketene-O,N-acetal 5c adds benzoyl peroxide, without ring opening, by addition to the exomethylene group, giving the cyclic-O,N-acetal diester 6c . With phthaloyl peroxide cyclic esteramides 7 and oligomeric products are formed. The chemical structures of the addition products were confirmed by NMR spectra and elemental analysis. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Synthesis of 2-(ω-aminoalkyl)imidazolin-4-ones by ring chain transformation of lactam derivatives with α-aminoamides

Reaction of N-methylamides of biogenic (S)-α-amino acids 3 with lactam acetals 1 or lactim ethers 2 gives three types of products, i.e. N-methyl-α-lactamiminoamides 5 by condensation, 2-(ω-aminoalkyl)imidazolin-5-ones 7 or 2-(ω-lactamimmoalkyl)imidazolin-4-ones 8 by ring chain transformation. All products represent novel optically active derivatives of biogenic α-aminoacids.     

Low Catalyst Loading in Ring‐Closing Metathesis Reactions

An efficient procedure is described for ring‐closing metathesis reactions. A conversion of 95 % for diethyl diallylmalonate in dilute solution could be achieved within a few minutes, reaching TOF=4173 min^?1, with very low loading of commercially available Ru catalysts that contained unsaturated NHC ligands. In general, only 50 to 250 ppm of the catalyst is required to achieve near‐quantitative conversion into a broad variety of 5–16‐membered heterocyclic compounds. The practicality of this procedure was illustrated in the synthesis of 5–8‐membered N‐tert‐butoxycarbonyl (N‐Boc)‐ and N‐para‐toluenesulfonyl (N‐Ts)‐protected cyclic amines and 9–16‐membered lactones. The synthesis of macrocyclic proline‐based lactams required slightly higher catalyst loadings. Along with monocyclic products, oligomeric byproducts, mostly cyclodimers, were isolated and characterized.     

KOH‐Oriented Ring Openings of N‐Tosylaziridines with Carboxylic Acids in DMSO

A facile and efficient KOH‐oriented regioselective ring‐opening reaction for the acetolysis of N‐tosylaziridines in DMSO was developed under mild conditions. This operationally simple protocol could tolerate a variety of functionalized carboxylic acids as well as several N‐tosylaziridines. Moreover, this strategy provided the corresponding ring‐opening products with good results.     

Polycyclic N‐Heterocyclic Compounds. 56 Reaction of N‐(5,6‐Dihydro[1]benzoxepino[5,4‐d]pyrimidin‐4‐yl)amidine or Its Amide Oxime Derivatives with Hydroxylamine Hyrdochloride

The reactions of N‐(5,6‐dihydro[1]benzoxepino[5,4‐ d]pyrimidin‐4‐yl)amidines or its amide oxime derivatives with hydroxylamine hydrochloride gave abnormal cyclization products via a ring cleavage of pyrimidine component accompanied with a ring closure of [1,2,4]oxadiazole.     

Online H/D exchange liquid chromatography as a support for the mass spectrometric identification of the oxidation products of melatonin

The hydrogen–deuterium exchange of protonated melatonin and its in vitro oxidation end‐products have been examined by liquid chromatography coupled with ion‐trap mass spectrometry. Specific H/D scrambling of protons in the C2 and C4 positions of the indole ring during gas‐phase fragmentation process was observed for both melatonin and its oxidation products. Collision‐induced dissociation spectra showed losses of variably deuterated NH₃, H₂O and CH₃CONH₂. In addition, a similar H/D scrambling behaviour was observed for the oxidation products, obtained from the opening of the indole ring by oxidative attack. Fragmentation pathways are proposed and H/D scrambling has been employed as a fingerprint, allowing identification of N¹‐acetyl‐5‐methoxykynurenin (AMK), N¹‐acetyl‐N²‐formyl‐5‐methoxykynurenin (AFMK), dehydro‐AFMK and hydroxymelatonin as the oxidation products of melatonin in vitro. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Reaction of 2-acyl-3-aminobenzofurans with hydrazines

While 2-acetyl and 2-benzoyl-3-aminobenzofurans did not react with hydrazine, monomethyl- and N,N-dimethylhydrazine to give the related hydrazones, their 3-N-(p-toluenesulfonyl) derivatives afforded them smoothly in good yields. Depending upon reaction conditions, products arising from hydrazone cyclization to benzofuropyrazoles and/or from furan ring cleavage at the C2 O bond to give 5-(2-hydroxyphenyl)pyrazoles were also formed. The formation of these products depends upon hydrazones configuration and is discussed. Only (E)-isomers appear to undergo furan ring opening. In acidic media at room temprature either the hydrazones or the monomethylhydrazones gave the same related α-azines. Microanalyses, ir, uv, ¹H-nmr and ms spectra are in agreement with the proposed structures.