Copper-mediated aerobic synthesis of 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hex-2-enes and 4-carbonylpyrroles from N-allyl/propargyl enamine carboxylates

Synthetic methods for 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hex-2-enes and 4-carbonylpyrroles have been developed that use copper-mediated/catalyzed reactions of N-allyl/propargyl enamine carboxylates under an O(2) atmosphere and involve intramolecular cyclopropanation and carbooxygenation, respectively. These methodologies take advantage of orthogonal modes of chemical reactivity of readily available N-allyl/propargyl enamine carboxylates; the complementary pathways can be accessed by slight modification of the reaction conditions.     

Palladium-catalyzed concerted [4 + 1] cyclization of prop-2-yn-1-ones and isocyanides

A palladium-catalyzed [4+1] cycloaddition of prop-2-yn-1-ones with double isocyanides is developed herein.The transformation worked well to produce a series of 2-amino-4-cyanofurans with high efficiency and a broad reaction scope.Based on mechanism studies,it is believed that the palladiumcatalyzed [4+1] imidoylative cycloaddition of prop-2-yn-1-ones was concerted.Treated with a ryl amine and H_2 O,the [4+1] cycloaddition of prop-2-yn-1-ones with double isocyanides provided 2-amino-4-amidylpyrroles efficiently.     

Palladium-catalyzed intramolecular oxidative alkylation of 4-pentenyl beta-dicarbonyl compounds

Reaction of 8-nonene-2,4-dione with a catalytic amount of [PdCl2(CH3CN)2] (2; 5 mol %) and a stoichiometric amount of CuCl2 (2.5 equiv) at room temperature for 3 h led to oxidative alkylation and formation of 2-acetyl-3-methyl-2-cyclohexenone in 80 % isolated yield. The oxidative alkylation of 4-pentenyl beta-diketones tolerated a number of terminal acyl groups and substitution at the C1 and C3 carbon atoms of the 4-pentenyl chain. Likewise, 4-pentenyl beta-keto esters that possessed geminal disubstitution at the C1, C2, or C3 carbon atom of the 4-pentenyl chain cyclized to form 2-carboalkoxy-2-cyclohexenones in moderate to good yield as the exclusive cyclized product. Deuterium-labeling experiments provided information regarding the mechanism of the palladium-catalyzed oxidative alkylation of 4-pentenyl beta-dicarbonyl compounds.     

Palladium‐catalyzed carbonylative cyclization of 1‐bromoallyl bromides with anilines leading to 1‐aryl‐1H‐pyrrol‐2(5H)‐ones

1‐Bromoallyl bromides are carbonylatively cyclized with anilines under carbon monoxide pressure in DMF in the presence of a catalytic amount of a palladium catalyst along with a base to give the corresponding 1‐aryl‐1H‐pyrrol‐2(5H)‐ones in moderate to good yield. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Direct Synthesis of 4-Acetyl-1-alkyl-1H-pyrrol-2(5H)-ones from Difunctionalized Allyl Bromide

We describe a simple and efficient protocol for accessing some unsaturated heterocyclic compounds in a direct evaluation of allyl bromide as Z-ethyl 3-bromomethyl-4-oxopent-2-enoate. The latter reacts with primary amines via two successive nucleophilic substitutions followed by a 5-exo-trig cyclization to produce selectively 4-acetyl-1-alkyl-1H-pyrrol-2(5H)-ones in good yields.     

Palladium-Catalyzed Asymmetric [4+2] Cycloaddition of 2-Methylidenetrimethylene Carbonate with Alkenes: Access to Chiral Tetrahydropyran-Fused Spirocyclic Scaffolds

A palladium-catalyzed asymmetric [4+2] cycloaddition of 2-methylidenetrimethylene carbonate with alkenes derived from pyrazolones, indandione, or barbiturate has been successfully developed, affording pharmacologically interesting chiral tetrahydropyran-fused spirocyclic scaffolds. The target compounds were generated in good to excellent yields and with high enantioselectivity (up to 99 % ee). Furthermore, this cycloaddition reaction could be efficiently scaled up, and several synthetic transformations were accomplished for the construction of other useful chiral spiropyrazolone and spiroindandione derivatives.     

A New Solution-phase Parallel Synthesis of 2-Alkylamino-3-aryl-5-phenylmethylene-3,5-dihydro-4H-imidazol-4-ones

IntroductionImidazolonesareimportantheterocyclesbearingfungici dal,anti inflammotoryandangiotensinIIantagonisticalactiv ities.1 4 Someof 2 alkylaminoimidazolonesexhibitgoodan tibacterialactivities,5whereasothersshowpotentialantiviralandantitumoractivities.6 Untilnow ,manyofthenewderiva tivesofimidazoloneshavebeensynthesizedtoevaluatetheirbiologicalandpharmaceuticalactivities .Recently ,combinatorialsynthesisoflibrariescontainingsmallorganicmoleculeshasbecomearapidevolvingareaofresearch .7,8…     

Synthesis of Several 2-Azafluorenones and 5H[1]Benzopyrano[3,4-c]Py Riding-Ones

Convenient syntheses of 2-azafluorenones 5a-f and 5H[1]benzopyrano[3,4-c]pyridin-5-ones 6a-b were performed by using intramolecular cyclization of 4-arylnicotinic acids 4a-F. 4a-f were obtained via permanganate oxidation from the corresponding of 4-arylpyridines 3a-f in good yields.     

Synthesis of 2-aryl-5H-[1,3,4]-thiadiazolo[2,3-b]quinazolin-5-ones

3-Amino-2-thioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinazolin-4-ones were converted into 2-aryl-5H-[1,3,4]thiadiazolo[2,3-b]quinazolin-5-ones on treatment with carboxylic acids and POCl₃. 3-Arylmethylidenamino-2-thioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinazolin-4-ones also cyclized to 2-aryl-5H-[1,3,4]thiadiazolo[2,3-b]quinazolin-5-ones when oxidized with potassium chlorate in acetic acid, but on heating they were deaminated to give 2-thioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinazolin-4-one and aryl nitriles. __________ Translated from Khimiya Geteotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 5, 787–791, May, 2006.     

Visible-Light-Driven Sulfonylation/Cyclization to Access Sulfonylated Benzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-a]isoquinolin-6(5H)-ones

Visible-light-driven sulfonylation/cyclization of N-methacryloyl-2-phenylbenzoimidazoles has been successfully developed. Using commercially available sulfonyl chloride as sulfonylation reagent, a wide range of sulfonylated benzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-a]isoquinolin-6(5H)-ones with potential antitumor activity were provided in acceptable to excellent yields. This method has the advantages of mild reaction conditions and outstanding functional group tolerance, and provides a new strategy for the development of potential antitumor lead compounds.     

Facile Heterocyclic Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Substituted Isoxazol‐5(4H)‐ones

An efficient, simple, and green procedure for the synthesis of isoxazol‐5(4H)‐one derivatives are described here through a convenient one‐pot, three‐component reaction at room temperature. The title compounds are isolated in high to excellent yields and after short reaction times, and are characterized by various spectroscopic methods such as IR, ¹H NMR, and ¹³C NMR. The synthesized compounds 4a–c and 4e–i were tested for their in vitro activity against a panel of Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria, demonstrating their ability to inhibit microorganisms with a zone of inhibition ranging from 15 to 30 mm, minimum inhibitory concentration between 250 and 900 μg/mL, and minimum bacterial concentration between 700 and 1000 μg/mL.     

Palladium‐Catalyzed Asymmetric [4+2] Cycloaddition of 2‐Methylidenetrimethylene Carbonate with Alkenes: Access to Chiral Tetrahydropyran‐Fused Spirocyclic Scaffolds

A palladium‐catalyzed asymmetric [4+2] cycloaddition of 2‐methylidenetrimethylene carbonate with alkenes derived from pyrazolones, indandione, or barbiturate has been successfully developed, affording pharmacologically interesting chiral tetrahydropyran‐fused spirocyclic scaffolds. The target compounds were generated in good to excellent yields and with high enantioselectivity (up to 99 % ee). Furthermore, this cycloaddition reaction could be efficiently scaled up, and several synthetic transformations were accomplished for the construction of other useful chiral spiropyrazolone and spiroindandione derivatives.     

Palladium‐catalyzed carbonylative cyclization of 3‐bromoallyl alcohols leading to furan‐2(5H)‐ones

3‐Bromoallyl alcohols are carbonylatively cyclized under carbon monoxide pressure in toluene in the presence of a catalytic amount of Pd(OAc)₂ and PPh₃ along with Na₂CO₃ to give furan‐2(5H)‐ones in good yields. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Selective synthesis of bis[1,2]dithiolo[1,4]thiazines from 4-isopropylamino-5-chloro-1,2-dithiole-3-ones

Reaction of 4-isopropylamino-5-chloro-1,2-dithiole-3-ones 3 and S₂Cl₂ in acetonitrile gave selectively 3-oxo-bis[1,2]dithiolo[1,4]thiazine-5-thiones 1 by the addition of triethylamine and bis[1,2]dithiolo[1,4]thiazine-3,5-diones 5 under the action of formic acid. 3,5-Diones 5 were also obtained by intramolecular cyclization of N,N-bis(5-chloro-3-oxo[1,2]dithiol-4-yl)amines 6 with S₂Cl₂ in the presence of Et₃N.     

An Efficient Synthesis of 4‐Arylmethylidene‐3‐substituted‐Isoxazol‐5(4H)‐ones in Aqueous Medium

A series of 4‐arylmethylidene‐3‐substituted‐isoxazol‐5(4H)‐ones were efficiently synthesized by eco‐benign, one pot uncatalyzed reaction of β‐keto‐ester, hydroxylamine hydrochloride, and aromatic aldehyde with electron donating substituent in water.     

Efficient methods for the synthesis of pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-ones from 4-amino-5-acetylpyrimidines

New methods for annelation of a pyridine ring to a pyrimidine ring were suggested. Substituted 8H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-ones (8a-f) were synthesized by the interaction of 2,6-disubstituted 4-amino-5-acetylpyrimidines (1–4) with formamide or acetamide acetals followed by cyclization under the action of sodium methoxide in methanol. 2,4-Disubstituted 7-phenyl-8H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-ones (11a-c) were prepared by the reaction of 2,6-disubstituted 5-acetyl-4-benzoylaminopyrimidines (10a-c) with MeONa in boiling BuOH.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1469–1474, August, 1994.     

An efficient synthesis of 2, 3-diaryl-2-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-5-ones and their acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity

A series of substituted 2,3-diaryl-2-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-5-ones have been prepared by an efficient three-component aza-Diels-Alder cycloaddition reaction in water catalyzed by layered α-zirconium hydrogen phosphate (α-ZrP) and sodium calix[4]arene sulfonates bearing pendant short aliphatic chains. The 18 synthesized compounds were assayed for acetylcholinesterase inhibition using mouse acetylcholinesterase.