Facile one‐pot syntheses of new polyfunctional pyrazolyl substituted and pyrazolofused pyridines

Ethyl 2‐cyano‐3‐(5‐chloro‐1,3‐diphenylpyrazol‐4‐yl)acrylate ( 1 ) undergoes both conjugate addition of a number of methylene‐active ethanenitriles and direct addition of other active methylene donors to the cyano carbon atom. These additions are the starting events of cascades of subsequent reactions eventually forming (i) novel polyfunctional pyrazolyl‐substituted monocyclic pyridines ( 4a , b and 6 ), (ii) 1,3‐benzothiazole and benzimidazole‐fused pyridines ( 11, 13 ) and (iii) pyrazolo[5,4‐b]pyridines ( 19b, 20 ) in one‐pot reactions in ethanolic solution containing catalytic amounts of piperidine.     

Nitropyridines,their synthesis and reactions

Reaction of pyridine and substituted pyridines with N₂O₅ in an organic solvent gives the N‐nitropyridinium ion. When this is reacted with SO₂/HSO₃‐ in water, 3‐nitropyridine is obtained (77 % yield). With substituted pyridines the method gives good yields for 4‐substituted and moderate yields for 3‐substituted pyridines. The reaction mechanism is not an electrophilic aromatic substitution but one in which the nitro group migrates from the 1‐position to the 3‐position by a [1,5] sigmatropic shift. From 3‐nitropyridine, 5‐nitropyridine‐2‐sulfonic acid is formed in a two step reaction. From this, a series of 2‐substituted‐5‐nitropyridines has been synthesized. 3‐Nitropyridine and 4‐substituted‐3‐nitropyridines have been substituted with ammonia and amines by the vicarious nucleophilic substitution (VNS) method with ammonia and amines and by the oxidative substitution method in the position para to the nitro group. High regioselectivities and yields have been obtained in both cases to afford a series of 4‐substituted‐2‐alkylamino‐5‐nitropyridines. The VNS method has also been used in alkylation reactions with 3‐nitropyridines to form dichloromethyl‐and alkoxycarbomethyl‐β‐nitropyridines. From the appropriate substituted nitropyridines imidazopyridines and azaindoles have been formed.     

Synthesis of Polysubstituted Pyrazolo[3,4‐b]pyridine‐3‐Carbohydrazide and Pyrazolo[3,4‐d]pyridazine Derivatives

5‐Amino‐4‐formyl pyrazole carboxylate gave facile reactions with malononitrile, hydrazine, and ketones in the presence of piperidine furnished substituted pyrazolo[3,4‐b]pyridines and pyrazolo[3,4‐b]quinolones. The pyridazine sulfonamides were obtained by the reaction of 5‐chloro 4‐formyl pyrazole carboxylate with sulfonamide derivatives.     

Synthesis and Characterization of 2‐Pyridylsulfur Pentafluorides

Current approaches to prepare SF₅‐substituted heterocycles during the synthesis of targeted heterocyclic compounds require the use of SF₅‐functionalized aryl or alkyne reagents or SF₅Cl as a source of the SF₅ functional group. Herein we report that excess oxidative fluorination of 2,2′‐dipyridyl disulfide with a KF/Cl₂/MeCN system leads to the formation of thirteen new 2‐pyridylsulfur chlorotetrafluorides (2‐SF₄Cl‐pyridines). These molecules are found to undergo further chlorine–fluorine exchange reactions by treatment with silver(I) fluoride enabling ready access to a series of ten new substituted 2‐pyridylsulfur pentafluorides (2‐SF₅‐pyridines). This is the first preparatively simple and readily scalable example of the transformation of an existing heterocyclic sulfur functionality to prepare SF₅‐substituted heterocycles.     

Importance of a Fluorine Substituent for the Preparation of meta‐ and para‐Pentafluoro‐λ6‐sulfanyl‐Substituted Pyridines

Although there are ways to synthesize ortho‐pentafluoro‐λ⁶‐sulfanyl (SF₅) pyridines, meta‐ and para‐SF₅‐substituted pyridines are rare. We disclose herein a general route for their synthesis. The fundamental synthetic approach is the same as reported methods for ortho‐SF₅‐substituted pyridines and SF₅‐substituted arenes, that is, oxidative chlorotetrafluorination of the corresponding disulfides to give pyridylsulfur chlorotetrafluorides (SF₄Cl‐pyridines), followed by chloride/fluoride exchange with fluorides. However, the trick in this case is the presence on the pyridine ring of at least one fluorine atom, which is essential for the successful transformation of the disulfides into m‐and p‐SF₅‐pyridines. After enabling the synthesis of an SF₅‐substituted pyridine, ortho‐F groups can be efficiently substituted by C, N, S, and O nucleophiles through an S_NAr pathway. This methodology provides access to a variety of previously unavailable SF₅‐substituted pyridine building blocks.     

Copper‐Catalyzed Aerobic Oxidative C?H Functionalization of Substituted Pyridines: Synthesis of Imidazopyridine Derivatives

A novel, efficient, and practical method for the synthesis of imidazopyridine derivatives has been developed through the copper‐catalyzed aerobic oxidative C? H functionalization of substituted pyridines with N‐(alkylidene)‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐4‐amines. The procedure occurs by cleavage of the N? N bond in the N‐(alkylidene)‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐4‐amines and activation of an aryl C? H bond in the substituted pyridines. This is the first example of the preparation of imidazopyridine derivatives by using pyridines as the substrates by transition‐metal‐catalyzed C? H functionalization. This method should provide a novel and efficient strategy for the synthesis of other nitrogen heterocycles.     

Dehydrogenative Synthesis of 2,2′‐Bipyridyls through Regioselective Pyridine Dimerization

2,2′‐Bipyridyls have been utilized as indispensable ligands in metal‐catalyzed reactions. The most streamlined approach for the synthesis of 2,2′‐bipyridyls is the dehydrogenative dimerization of unfunctionalized pyridine. Herein, we report on the palladium‐catalyzed dehydrogenative synthesis of 2,2′‐bipyridyl derivatives. The Pd catalysis effectively works with an Ag^I salt as the oxidant in the presence of pivalic acid. A variety of pyridines regioselectively react at the C2‐positions. This dimerization method is applicable for challenging substrates such as sterically hindered 3‐substituted pyridines, where the pyridines regioselectively react at the C2‐position. This reaction enables the concise synthesis of twisted 3,3′‐disubstituted‐2,2′‐bipyridyls as an underdeveloped class of ligands.     

Kinetics of the gas phase reactions of the ion C5H5Fe with substituted pyridines

The gas phase reactions between the ion C₅H₅Fe⁺ and some substituted pyridines have been studied by ion trap mass spectrometry. Two different reactions have been observed: a simple addition process, found in almost all the cases, and a reaction with loss of HX found with the halogen substituted pyridines. The kinetics of these reactions has been studied and possible structures for the transition states are proposed.     

Transition‐Metal‐Free BF3‐Mediated Oxidative and Non‐Oxidative Cross‐Coupling of Pyridines

We report a BF₃‐mediated direct alkynylation of pyridines at C(2) by using a variety of alkynyllithium reagents (oxidative cross‐coupling). Moreover, we have developed a novel transition‐metal‐free cross‐coupling method between alkylmagnesium reagents and 4‐substituted pyridines, such as isonicotinonitrile and 4‐chloropyridine, by employing BF₃?OEt₂ as a promoter. The combination of these methods enabled us to efficiently prepare a range of di‐, tri‐, and tetrasubstituted pyridines.     

Nucleophilicities and carbon basicities of pyridines

Rate and equilibrium constants for the reactions of pyridines with donor‐substituted benzhydrylium ions have been determined spectrophotometrically. The correlation equation log k(20 °C)=s(N+E), in which s and N are nucleophile‐specific parameters and E is an electrophile‐specific parameter, has been used to determine the nucleophilicity parameters of various pyridines in CH₂Cl₂ and aqueous solution and to compare them with N of other nucleophiles. It is found that the nucleophilic organocatalyst 4‐(dimethylamino)pyridine (DMAP) and tertiary phosphanes have comparable nucleophilicities and carbon basicities despite widely differing Brønsted basicities. For that reason, these reactivity parameters are suggested as guidelines for the development of novel organocatalysts. The Marcus equation is employed for the determination of the intrinsic barriers of these reactions.     

1,3-Dipolar cycloaddition reactions of ylides formed from pyridines and dichlorocarbene

Pyridinium dichloromethylides, generated from substituted pyridines and dichlorocarbene, react endo-stereoselectively with dimethyl maleate to give substituted 3,3-dichloro-1,2,3,8a-tetrahydroindolizine-1,2-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl esters; the latter compounds are readily dehydrochlorinated and dehydrogenated to give the corresponding indolizine derivatives. Reaction of 3-substituted pyridines with dichlorocarbene and dimethyl maleate leads predominantly to the formation of 8-substituted indolizines. Cycloaddition of 4-picolinium dichloromethylide to unsymmetrical dipolarophiles occurs regioselectively. The observed selectivity in these reactions is consistent with predictions made on the basis of PMO theory.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 355–362, March, 1990.     

Synthesis of α-CF3- and α-CCl3 substituted nitrogen heterocycles by aza Diels-Alder and cyclocondensation reactions

Convenient synthetic approaches for α-CF₃- and α-CCl₃ substituted pyridines, hydrogenated pyridines, azanorbornenes, 4H-1,2,4-thiadiazine- and 2H-1,2,6-thiadiazine-1,1-dioxides were developed on the basis of cycloaddition and cyclocondensation reactions of trihaloethaneimines and imidoyl chlorides.     

Development of a Mild and Versatile Directed Cycloaddition Approach to Pyridines

The aza‐Diels–Alder cycloaddition of 1,2,4‐triazines with alkynes offers a rapid and convenient method for the synthesis of highly substituted pyridines, but often requires harsh conditions and long reaction times. The present study offers a solution to these limitations by use of a temporary tether established by a Lewis acid–base complexation of in situ generated alkynylboranes and triazines bearing a Lewis basic donor. The cycloaddition reactions take place within 20 min at 40 °C and provide direct access to a broad range of pyridines with complete and predictable regiocontrol. The carbon?boron bond can be further functionalised by cross‐coupling allowing further functionality to be introduced after cycloaddition.     

Synthesis of 2-substituted pyridines catalyzed by cobalt(I) complexes and promoted by light

A series of pyridines substituted in the 2-position were synthesized by cobalt(I)-catalyzed cotrimerization of alkynes and nitriles. The reactions are usually enhanced by light. The reaction conditions are very mild. Activity and selectivity are satisfactory with respect to formation of pyridines, but depend on the type of nitrile.     

Synthesis of substituted thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridines and other annulated heterocycles via SN2→Thorpe-Ziegler→Thorpe-Guareschi domino reactions

A new combinatorial method for the preparation of substituted thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridines, which utilizes cyanoacetamide, heterocumulenes (isothiocyanates, carbon bisulfide), and ethyl-4-chloroacetoacetate in a new S_N2→Thorpe-Ziegler→Thorpe-Guareschi domino reactions has been developed. The obtained thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridines were then used together with aldehydes and malononitrile in another Knoevenagel reaction→Michael reaction→hetero-Thorpe-Ziegler domino reaction for the synthesis of substituted 4,6-dihydro-5H-pyrano[2,3-d]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridines.     

Synthesis of Substituted Pyrazolo[3,4‐b]Pyridines

The synthesis of different substituted pyrazolo[3,4‐b]pyridines by the reaction of 3‐amino‐5‐chloro‐1‐phenylpyrazole‐4‐carboxaldehyde 1 as starting material with some active methylene reagents has been reported.     

Functionalized sulfur-containing compounds. 13. Synthesis of substituted 3-amino-2-(organylsulfinyl)-and-(organylsulfonyl)thieno[2,3-b]pyridines

A method for the synthesis of substituted 3-amino-2-(organylsulfinyl)thieno[2,3-b]pyridines by the Thorpe—Ziegler intramolecular cyclization of substituted 3-cyano-2-[(organyl-sulfinyl)methylthio]pyridines was proposed. 3-Amino-2-(organylsulfonyl)thieno[2,3-b]pyridines were obtained by reactions of substituted 3-cyanopyridine-2-thiones with chloromethyl organyl sulfones. The reaction intermediates 3-cyano-2-[(organylsulfonyl)methylthio]pyridines were transformed into 3-amino-2-(organylsulfonyl)thieno[2,3-b]pyridines. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 3, pp. 510–515, March, 2006.     

Regioselective synthesis of 1,2-dihydropyridines by rhodium-catalyzed hydroboration of pyridines

Pyridine undergoes addition of pinacolborane at 50 °C in the presence of a rhodium catalyst, giving N-boryl-1,2-dihydropyridine in a high yield. The selective 1,2-hydroboration also takes place in the reactions of substituted pyridines. In the reaction of 3-substituted pyridines, 3-substituted N-boryl-1,2-dihydropyridines are formed regioselectively.     

取代吡啶与双过氧钒配合物相互作用的NMR和理论研究

为探讨有机配体上取代基团对反应平衡的影响, 在模拟生理条件下(0.15 mol/L NaCl溶液), 应用多核(1H, 13C和51V)多维(DOSY)以及变温NMR技术研究双过氧钒配合物[OV(O2)2(D2O)]－/[OV(O2)2(HOD)]－(简写为bpV)与取代吡啶的相互作用. bpV与有机配体的反应性从强到弱的顺序为: 皮考林酸根＞异烟酸根＞异烟酸甲酯＞皮考林甲酯, 这说明吡啶环上同一位置上的不同取代基团和同一取代基团在不同位置上都影响反应平衡, 竞争配位导致一系列新的6配位(配体为异烟酸根和异烟酸甲酯)或7配位(配体为皮考林酸根和皮考林甲酯)的过氧钒物种[OV(O2)2L]n－ (L＝取代吡啶, n＝1或2)生成, 密度泛函计算结果较合理地解释了实验结果, 并表明溶剂化在反应中起重要作用.     

Thiourea dioxide‐grafted γ‐Fe2O3/HAp magnetic nanoparticles: Efficient,green and reusable nanocatalyst for synthesis of pyranopyridine derivatives

A novel t hiourea dioxide‐functionalized hydroxyapatite‐encapsulated hybrid core‐shell γ‐Fe₂O₃@HAp‐TUD nanoparticles (MNPs) were prepared and characterized by FT‐IR, EDX, SEM, XRD, TGA and VSM analytical methods. The catalytic activity of these MNPs was evaluated through one‐pot three‐component reactions between various substituted aldehydes, malononitrile and 3‐cyano‐6‐hydroxy‐4‐methyl‐pyridin‐2(1H )‐one to afford the corresponding pyrano[2,3‐b]pyridines in high yields under mild and solvent‐free conditions. The catalyst can be easily recycled in a magnetic field and reused in five consecutive runs without significant decrease of its catalytic activity.